By Gianna Ferace ’25
Nancy Meyers is one of my favorite filmmakers; her movies always give me a homey and comfortable feeling when watching them. This summer, the “coastal grandmother” aesthetic, inspired by Meyers’ films, became well-known. Movies like Something’s Gotta Give, The Parent Trap, and Father of the Bride have themes and interiors that are described as Hamptons-style, beach house, modern, transitional, boho, and California casual. There’s a layer of elegance but also a feeling of nostalgia to Meyers’s movies, which has made her one of the most popular filmmakers of our time.
Recently, I watched The Holiday, which is Nancy Meyers’s one and only Christmas film. I was enchanted from the start by the opening soundtrack and scenery. Starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, and Jude Law, the movie brings a holiday spirit with Meyers’s distinct style. The film follows Amanda and Iris, who switch homes for Christmas. Amanda is a Hollywood producer, and we see pans of palm trees and the dreamiest modern-day mansion. Iris is from a small town in England, and her cottage is covered in snow and ivy. Both of the homes have the Meyers flair, with linens, warm lighting, buttery whites, cushy slipcovers, and warm woods.The Holiday is perfect to watch on a snowy December evening to get into the Christmas spirit. It has everything that a classic Hollywood film needs: romance, a star studded cast, a soundtrack that perfectly captures the essence of the movie, and scenery to fill your screen.
