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Christmas Movies 2021
« on: December 05, 2021, 02:55:14 PM »
Watched our first "official" Christmas movie last night. I have a stack of stuff we'll eventually watch but my perinnial first choice is Ernest Saves Christmas. Yeah it's syrupy, formulaic, B-grade schlock and Jim Varney's Ernest P. Worrel chracter is definitely not everyone's cup of tea, but I love it. Clears the mind of troubles and sets a hopeful tone for the whole season. Never fails to bring a grin and a misty eye to this sentimental softy.

We've a whole stack of favorites left to play and a host of more recent fare we've yet to see. Here's a hoisted eggnog and salute to everyone's seasonal viewing pleasure.

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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2021, 03:03:43 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2021, 03:05:55 PM »
As far as Christmas movies go, I like Die Hard . . . a movie that even has its own Christmas sweater. (Or is it a sweatshirt?)

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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2021, 04:02:59 PM »
It's just not Christmas till Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi plaza.
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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2021, 05:21:35 PM »
Quote from: HankB on December 05, 2021, 03:05:55 PM
As far as Christmas movies go, I like Die Hard . . . a movie that even has its own Christmas sweater. (Or is it a sweatshirt?)



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« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2021, 05:35:53 PM »
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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2021, 06:50:43 PM »
If you have not seen Mel Gibson in Fatman... It has the Santa Bogie seal of approval.
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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2021, 06:54:12 PM »
Quote from: Bogie on December 05, 2021, 06:50:43 PM
If you have not seen Mel Gibson in Fatman... It has the Santa Bogie seal of approval.

Absolutely a great Christmas movie definitely a top 10 at my house.
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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2021, 07:02:08 PM »
I think my favorites are Miracle on 34th Street (the kids call it M34 these days), A Holiday Affair, and Wonderful Life.

Anyone else think it's a little weird how cinematic Christmas has gotten? Are there any other holidays where movies have become such a big part of it? Halloween, maybe?
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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2021, 07:08:02 PM »
I saw an FJB christmas sweater while at my store, here in the heart of hipster country... He got a thumbs up.
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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2021, 10:58:09 PM »
"A Christmas Story" is our favorite
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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2021, 11:12:39 PM »
What? No love for Santa Inc?  :rofl:
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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #13 on: December 07, 2021, 09:50:07 AM »
The Family Stone is a tradition for me. The Christmas Chronicles is a good Santa movie, IMO. I think my absolute favorite Christmas movie is The Snowman.
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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #14 on: December 07, 2021, 10:03:08 AM »
No one will ever convince me that there's a better Christmas movie than Silent Night, Deadly Night.
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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #15 on: December 07, 2021, 10:31:58 AM »
Die Hard and Lethal Weapon for me.
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« Reply #16 on: December 07, 2021, 10:34:43 AM »
Love Actually, co-starring our favorite former sheriff deputy from The Walking Dead.
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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #17 on: December 15, 2021, 10:13:03 PM »
The scene with Zoozoo and her flower is a better Christmas movie all by itself than Diehard, Christmas Story, or Christmas Vacation. Change my mind.
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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #18 on: December 15, 2021, 10:28:35 PM »
Quote from: Brad Johnson on December 05, 2021, 02:55:14 PM
Watched our first "official" Christmas movie last night. I have a stack of stuff we'll eventually watch but my perinnial first choice is Ernest Saves Christmas. Yeah it's syrupy, formulaic, B-grade schlock and Jim Varney's Ernest P. Worrel chracter is definitely not everyone's cup of tea, but I love it. Clears the mind of troubles and sets a hopeful tone for the whole season. Never fails to bring a grin and a misty eye to this sentimental softy.

We've a whole stack of favorites left to play and a host of more recent fare we've yet to see. Here's a hoisted eggnog and salute to everyone's seasonal viewing pleasure.

Brad

I like Ernest Saves Christmas too.  And Die Hard.  I'll have to think about the others...
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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #19 on: December 16, 2021, 07:12:36 AM »
"And Die Hard."

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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #20 on: December 16, 2021, 08:15:55 AM »
Quote from: K Frame on December 16, 2021, 07:12:36 AM
"And Die Hard."

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If you are feeling generous, leave a MP5 and a sweatshirt.
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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #21 on: December 16, 2021, 08:56:20 AM »
Quote from: Bogie on December 05, 2021, 06:50:43 PM
If you have not seen Mel Gibson in Fatman... It has the Santa Bogie seal of approval.
That was a well made movie, but it was dark, dark humor. 
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Re: Christmas Movies 2021
« Reply #22 on: December 16, 2021, 07:04:30 PM »
Quote from: HankB on December 05, 2021, 03:05:55 PM
As far as Christmas movies go, I like Die Hard . . . a movie that even has its own Christmas sweater. (Or is it a sweatshirt?)



I have a Nakatomi Plaza Christmas Party t shirt with a matching mask that says "Yippee Ky Yah mother *expletive deleted*er" that I bought this year. I needed a Christmas shirt for work. Can't wear the mask to work though (which is the only place I mask)  >:D
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