Logline: Cate’s not crazy, she’s just an, um, “ardent devotee” of a book series, who hijacks the author’s solo getaway to convince him to change the ending of his final book.

Comps: Misery as a romcom

Why Now: Female-driven “fandom” is moving to the forefront of popular culture awareness (KPop Demon Hunters, ACOTAR, the “secret 9th episode” of Stranger Things, the white hot response to Heated Rivalry). This film explores the tension - and the deep love - between fans and creators. It’s a romcom for fans of fandom.

Logline: Bestselling yet anonymous author Jake arrives in legendary Merrybook to get over his writer’s block, and falls the for the local children’s bookstore owner, who is fiercely protected by a gang of senior citizen detectives.

Why Now: Audiences who yearn to yearn deserve an elevated Christmas movie with a turn on the usual genre tropes: a male-led story, a right-sized surprise twist, and a third crucial character that adds texture, mystery, and humour.

Why Read It: A Christmas movie with sweetness, banter, and bite.