Merry Christmas.. What's your favorite christmas movie?

saravrose · 22nd of December 2005 (Thu)

I was out to dinner with some friends of mine, the usual Christmas alloted time to exchange presents and complain about how were not ready for Christmas and we got talking about Christmas movies. Now, I'm a movie person. I love the classics, musicals, independent flicks, big blockbusters in general if it's a movie I'll watch it. But, I've never seen "it's a wonderful life". I've seen A Christmas story, White Christmas, every version of Miracle on 34th St. But I haven't seen "it's a wonderful life". Here's my question, what's your favorite and most hated Christmas movie and why? what was the movie that you watched every year as a little kid. My favorite was Holiday Inn because my grandpa had a whole Bing Crosby collection and I would eat carmel corn with him on christmas eve every year and watch it. There are no wrong or bad answers. I'm just curious, and if you live on the other side of the world are there different movies than what there are here?? Sari.

In2Photos · 22nd of December 2005 (Thu)

The Santa Clause with Tim Allen.

HJMinard · 22nd of December 2005 (Thu)

The Grinch Who Stole Christmas (animated) ... made me laugh when I was a youngster, and it still makes me laugh. The Jim Carrey version had a few funny moments, but the original is a classic.

I still enjoy the Charlie Brown Christmas, too ... entertaining and has an important message.

Formulated_One · 22nd of December 2005 (Thu)

Great Question, and a tough one too..
It's A Wonderful Life and Christmas Story are it as far as 'oldies'..
Also the old animated Rudolph, The Grinch, and Charlie Browns Christmas..
As far as the 'newer' movies I liked, Christmas Vaction, The Grinch (Jim Carrey), and Bad Santa..The Origional "Home Alone" was based around christmas time, was an decent movie also..

I think there have been a few of bad christmas movies..I can't really remember them, probably becuase I was told ahead of time that they were bad..
Personally I don't like the Tim Allen movies, his TV show was great..But those "Santa Claus" movies sucked..

Radtech1 · 22nd of December 2005 (Thu)

As a proud iconoclast, my favorite Christmas film is Die Hard (the original with Alan Rickman).

When forced to choose a "traditional" film, it would be Mircle on 34th Street, espcially the scene with the Sweedish refugee girl.

Othewise, the George C Scott version of Christmas Carol. Oh, lets not forget Scrooged, where the character Frank Cross had a banner in his office stating: Cross (n) - That to which people are nailed.

Rad

liza · 22nd of December 2005 (Thu)

If I want to cry, I watch "Holiday Innn."
If I want to laugh, I watch "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." (I know, I'm a sick puppy!)

SuzyView · 22nd of December 2005 (Thu)

A Muppets Christmas Carol is my favorite because it is really close to the original Dickens with the weirdness of the Muppets. Michael Caine was brilliant and the songs were wonderful. I cried.

My least favorite has to be Christmas Shoes, I'm sorry. It was so bad. And why is "My Favorite Things" a Christmas song?

SuzyView

cosworth · 22nd of December 2005 (Thu)

The Grinch, then Die Hard I & II.

Ronald S. Jr. · 22nd of December 2005 (Thu)

I've enjoyed A Christmas Story since I was a tiny little kid. Also, we've always watched Laurel and Hardy's March of the Wooden Soldiers. That's about it for me.

sugarzebra · 22nd of December 2005 (Thu)

Dickens A Christmas Carol (B&W staring Alistar Simm)

HJMinard · 22nd of December 2005 (Thu)

Christmas Carol is an outstanding classic. My favorite version is the relatively recent one with Patrick Stewart.

SuzyView · 22nd of December 2005 (Thu)

I saw Patrick Stewart perform A Christmas Carol as a one-man show on Broadway many years ago. He did all the parts and it was brilliant. That's what inspired the TV version. And March of the Wooden Soldiers was a must in my family with we were little. Great choice!

SuzyView

Radtech1 · 22nd of December 2005 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HJMinard

Christmas Carol is an outstanding classic. My favorite version is the relatively recent one with Patrick Stewart.

Except the part where he sends the goose to Cratchet, and the tells the poulterer "Make it so."

SuzyView · 22nd of December 2005 (Thu)

lol

SuzyView

HJMinard · 22nd of December 2005 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radtech1

Except the part where he sends the goose to Cratchet, and the tells the poulterer "Make it so."

Radtech is showing his Trekkie stripes ...

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saravrose "I quit smoking dope" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Between here and there Posts: 9,562 IMAGE EDITING OK	Merry Christmas.. What's your favorite christmas movie? I was out to dinner with some friends of mine, the usual Christmas alloted time to exchange presents and complain about how were not ready for Christmas and we got talking about Christmas movies. Now, I'm a movie person. I love the classics, musicals, independent flicks, big blockbusters in general if it's a movie I'll watch it. But, I've never seen "it's a wonderful life". I've seen A Christmas story, White Christmas, every version of Miracle on 34th St. But I haven't seen "it's a wonderful life". Here's my question, what's your favorite and most hated Christmas movie and why? what was the movie that you watched every year as a little kid. My favorite was Holiday Inn because my grandpa had a whole Bing Crosby collection and I would eat carmel corn with him on christmas eve every year and watch it. There are no wrong or bad answers. I'm just curious, and if you live on the other side of the world are there different movies than what there are here?? Sari.

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HJMinard Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.A. Posts: 2,319	Re: Merry Christmas.. What's your favorite christmas movie? The Grinch Who Stole Christmas (animated) ... made me laugh when I was a youngster, and it still makes me laugh. The Jim Carrey version had a few funny moments, but the original is a classic. I still enjoy the Charlie Brown Christmas, too ... entertaining and has an important message. __________________ ~ Jay ~ Canon EOS 20D ... lenses and stuff Without the Way, there is no going; Without the Truth, there is no knowing; Without the Life, there is no living. <>< Help remove children from poverty: Compassion

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Formulated_One Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Central Maryland Posts: 227 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Merry Christmas.. What's your favorite christmas movie? Great Question, and a tough one too.. It's A Wonderful Life and Christmas Story are it as far as 'oldies'.. Also the old animated Rudolph, The Grinch, and Charlie Browns Christmas.. As far as the 'newer' movies I liked, Christmas Vaction, The Grinch (Jim Carrey), and Bad Santa..The Origional "Home Alone" was based around christmas time, was an decent movie also.. I think there have been a few of bad christmas movies..I can't really remember them, probably becuase I was told ahead of time that they were bad.. Personally I don't like the Tim Allen movies, his TV show was great..But those "Santa Claus" movies sucked.. __________________ T.G. Photography ------------------------------------------------------ Please Post - Comments, Critiques, Questions, or Tips.. Equipment- Canon EOS Rebel XT 350D, Standard 18-55mm Lens, 75-300mm Lens, & $20 Wal-Mart Tripod..

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Radtech1 Everlasting Gobstopper Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Trantor Posts: 6,236 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Merry Christmas.. What's your favorite christmas movie? As a proud iconoclast, my favorite Christmas film is *Die Hard* (the original with Alan Rickman). When forced to choose a "traditional" film, it would be Mircle on 34th Street, espcially the scene with the Sweedish refugee girl. Othewise, the George C Scott version of Christmas Carol. Oh, lets not forget Scrooged, where the character Frank Cross had a banner in his office stating: Cross (n) - That to which people are nailed. Rad __________________ . . "I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble." – Helen Keller

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liza User is banned from forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry Posts: 11,386	Re: Merry Christmas.. What's your favorite christmas movie? If I want to cry, I watch "Holiday Innn." If I want to laugh, I watch "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." (I know, I'm a sick puppy!)

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SuzyView Ms Moderator and Grandma Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 31,481 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Merry Christmas.. What's your favorite christmas movie? A Muppets Christmas Carol is my favorite because it is really close to the original Dickens with the weirdness of the Muppets. Michael Caine was brilliant and the songs were wonderful. I cried. My least favorite has to be Christmas Shoes, I'm sorry. It was so bad. And why is "My Favorite Things" a Christmas song? SuzyView

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