It’s the Christmas season, but wherever you go you can’t escape Home Alone. The 1990 film, written by John Hughes and directed by Chris Columbus, has become the unofficial movie of the holidays every year. It was a huge hit when it came out, making an astounding $285 million at the box office on just an $18 million budget, and turning young star Macaulay Culkin into the most famous child actor since Shirley Temple. There have been several sequels over the years, but none hit with the warmth of the original. For older moviegoers, Home Alone is pure nostalgic joy, and for younger audiences, it’s a fun comedy sure to become a future favorite. It has been thirty-four years since it debuted, but now it’s time for Macaulay Culkin to return. The world needs Kevin McCallister.