i plan to watch as many christmas theme movies that i can this year before the day, i am going to include black christmas into the mix, so as long as it is christmas themed anyone have any recomendations for other films like this, could be comedic, dramatic , action packed, or horrific, or all four at the same time! But i think black christmas is a good start and i will start this very day.
its one a day every day, join in on the yuletide cheer!
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Christmas Vacation has to be on the list.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
oh yeah, its on there
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Well it is the season to be merry.
Well, that's my name.
No ****.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
mele kalikimaka is a wise way...
i will have to put a pool in my backyard
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
And stand at the window in a red robe fantasising about a brunette flicking her bathing suit at you?
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
why else have a pool?
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
So you can fantasise about Eddie on the diving board Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
who was that lady anyway? i havent seen her in anything else, she sure is great though
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Just off the top of my head, I think it was Martin Scorsese's niece but I am gonna go look it up now.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
you know on 80's tees.com
they have a "Merry Christmas shi##er was full" t-shirt for sale
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
I already have a caddys t-shirt from Caddyshack. I wear it all the time.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Santa's Slay is a hoot. Watch that if you haven't already or again if you have
I Christmas films. And I've been feeling so Christmassy already, think I might put up my tree super early this year
You've probably seen all these but my faves are:
Scrooge (1970) Gremlins The Muppet Christmas Carol Jingle All The Way - Shut up Paul or anyone else Where is your heart? Scrooged Home Alone 1 and 2 A Christmas Story Christmas With The Kranks Jack Frost - The lovely depressing Michael Keaton one not the murdering, rapist snowman lol Elf The Holiday
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Jingle All The Way.....gimme a break Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
I'll break something in a minute Posted by Pyro (Member # 7658) on :
Some of my favorite holiday flicks:
Silent Night, Deadly Night National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Gremlins Scrooged A Christmas Carol The Holiday How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Nightmare Before Christmas Prancer Babes in Toyland
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
Here's one that no one ever seems to mention as a Christmas film, but it is: "Comfort and Joy" (1984). I think that it is one of Bill Forsythe's best films.
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
OMG!!!!I love Christmas movies. No time to formulate a list right now, but soon to follow. Sadly, or happily (depending on how you process this information)...I have over 100 Christmas movies on DVD!!!! I also have over 100 TV Christmas episodes from all my favorite TV shows....I've already started to watch the TV shows, but no movies yet. Christmas spirit seems to be in the air a bit early this year....I need to move fast forward with my house renos before I can even think about a Christmas decoration!
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
helen
i really like jingle all the way too, last action hero as well but that is another matter.
i thought it was really funny when phil hartman said: looks like you cant bench press your way out of this one
it had alot of funny parts in my opinion, but i find alot of stuff funny that most dont
because i got the ears of a snake!
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
kev
do you have ernest saves christmas? and its not crazy, lots of good movies center on christmas
crash
comfort and joy is on my to watch list
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
also, the twilight zone episode: night of the meek starring richard mulligan
one of the best 80's zone episodes, managed to capture alot in less than 30 minutes, its a good christmas show as well
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
TGP...yep...I have Ernest Saves Christmas! I've been looking at all Christmas movies recently in stores, however, can't seem to find one that I want and/or don't have. Kind of a habbit, buying Christmas movies this time of year), and I'm going through a bit of withdrawl as I continue to search....I may have to break down and buy a crappy one just to apease this urge....maybe......."Jingle All The Way"!!! Posted by Chris the CandyFanMan (Member # 3197) on :
Don't forget The Night They Saved Christmas either...
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Scanning through my collection, my favs are:
1. It's A Wonderful Life - possibly my all time fav movie ever. I usually save this until the end....Dec 23 or so.
2. An American Christmas Carol - not the best rendition I know, but I grew up on this one and watch it every year...come on....the Fonz as Scrooge...what's not to like?! * FYI - this little sucker is hard to find on DVD....quite pricey on ebay.
3. A Muppet Family Christmas - I was a greedy bugger a few years back and scooped five of these DVDs at a discount store for $5 each and sold them on ebay for $40-$50 a piece....except the one I kept of course! Hope there wasn't a little kid in the store looking for this one....I even had to push an old lady out of the way to get them!
4. One Magic Christmas - Sappy yes, but one of my favs nonetheless!
5. Noel - With Robin Williams, Susan Sarandon, Paul Walker, etc....happened on this by chance a few years back....one of the best Christmas movies released in recent years. If you haven't seen this....please do......
6. A Charlie Brown Christmas - Self explainitory!!
7. Fat Albert's Christmas Special - can't get enough of these guys...when I watch any Fat Albert episode, it's very nostalgic for me....
8. Surviving Christmas - not much love for this one, but I actually really like it....hey gimmie a break....Helen likes Jingle All The way!
9. Christmas Eve On Sesame Street - I would only share this with my Rewind friends....bought this for my little guy a few years back and while watching it, he quickly fell asleep....me and my wife watched it to the end. I don't recall seeing this as a kid, but agian, very nostalgic and makes me feel oooey goooey.....
10. Christmas Vacation - again, a no-brainer, though one small problem...
*I aim to replace my copy this year and get rid of this crappy cardboard cover!
* special mention - The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas....a great movie for your little ones or the young at heart.
* One last thing....I ask every year if anyone knows about a movie I've been searching for..."The Little Match Girl", I think from the late 70's...not animation. Used to watch a certain version as a kid and remember loving it, but can't seem to find any information anywhere. Some research points to a young Sarah Jessica Parker in the starring role, but can't find it to confirm if it's the one I've been searching for for many years. Any ideas?
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
quote:Originally posted by kevdugp73: 8. Surviving Christmas - not much love for this one, but I actually really like it....hey gimmie a break....Helen likes Jingle All The way!
Oi LOL
Thought Surviving was alright Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
quote:Originally posted by The Good Package: helen
i really like jingle all the way too, last action hero as well but that is another matter.
i thought it was really funny when phil hartman said: looks like you cant bench press your way out of this one
it had alot of funny parts in my opinion, but i find alot of stuff funny that most dont
because i got the ears of a snake!
Yay for Jingle love I agree, lotsa great moments. And that last 20 mins or so especially is just one giant ball of cheese that should warm the blackest of hearts haha Love it
I adore Last Action Hero Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
After that little rant about 'Jingle All The Way to the pawn shop to see what we can get for it' my ignore list goes something like this:
The Good Package Helen_S Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
How rude! Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
I have to watch Last Action Hero again soon. I always liked the killer dude in the Yellow trench coat...who I believe was Tom Noonan. He is such a great actor. I love that bit when he says Come on Jack.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Yes you must Such an underrated film.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
lomax,
vhere's your christmaz sprit!
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
i dont know about christmas vacation 2 though, i guess i will give it a go
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
just watched santa with muscles the other day, not the best piece of cinema, but entertaining. and i am a hulk hogan fan.
thunderlips rules
Posted by Dexter Motley Morgan (Member # 3598) on :
Christmas Vacation is a must. Hate to burst anyone's bubble but I wish they'd pick a different Christmas movie to show for 24 hours solid (every year here in the states) other than that god awful Christmas Story lol. I'd rather get the wisdom teeth cut out again than have to sit through it. The kid getting his tongue stuck on the flagpole was funny the first time I saw it 25 years ago.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
We watch The Snowman (1982) every year. Itīs a classic.
Another great one is the Finnish made Santa Claus and the Magic Drum (1996).
And of course we like to watch few classic Disney cartoons like Santaīs Workshop (1932), The Night Before Christmas (1933) and Pluto's Christmas Tree (1952).
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
quote:Originally posted by The Good Package: lomax,
vhere's your christmaz sprit!
Ba..humbug...Am I gonna get Scrooged for that?
Just giving helen a bit of stick....that's all...She loves it
Yeah, I dunno about Christmas Vacation 2. It's got disaster written all over it. I dunno if I could bring myself to watch it.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
quote:Originally posted by aTomiK: We watch The Snowman (1982) every year. Itīs a classic.
Yeah and have you seen another Raymond Briggs one, Father Christmas where the snowman and boy make an appearance haha? Love it
*Sings* So jump up on my sleigh and we're all on our way to another blooming Christmas
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Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Bernie
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dexter Motley Morgan: Christmas Vacation is a must. Hate to burst anyone's bubble but I wish they'd pick a different Christmas movie to show for 24 hours solid (every year here in the states) other than that god awful Christmas Story lol. I'd rather get the wisdom teeth cut out again than have to sit through it. The kid getting his tongue stuck on the flagpole was funny the first time I saw it 25 years ago.
It is the most booooorrrrring movie ever!
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Rudolph is on tonight at 8pm on CBS. I won't get to see it though- I won't be home in time! Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
quote:Originally posted by Helen_S: Bernie
Wow, that's the most violent emoticon I've seen so far. I shall have to put it on my christmas wish list
Just a side note: Where is Logan_5?
Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pittsburghgirl: Rudolph is on tonight at 8pm on CBS. I won't get to see it though- I won't be home in time!
Love it!.. It's super remastered too!
I remember watching The Snowman as a kid, my elementary school showed it to us before the Holiday break. Love the music.. very haunting.
Posted by The Noms with no name... (Member # 2688) on :
quote:Originally posted by kevdugp73: * One last thing....I ask every year if anyone knows about a movie I've been searching for..."The Little Match Girl", I think from the late 70's...not animation. Used to watch a certain version as a kid and remember loving it, but can't seem to find any information anywhere. Some research points to a young Sarah Jessica Parker in the starring role, but can't find it to confirm if it's the one I've been searching for for many years. Any ideas?
I remember that movie. IMDB lists 10 movies with the titke with one being made in 1973 and a couple made in the 80's. I couldn't tell you which version I rememeber...
Nomsy Christmas Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
Thanks for looking Nomsy!
Posted by johnny76 (Member # 8174) on :
Sorry to the haters but "A Christmas Story" takes the cake on this one. Anyone remember "It came upon a midnight clear" with Mickey Rooney ? Thats another great one from the past. Too many others too list.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
i love a christmas story
i read both sheperd books as well, in god we trust and wanda hickey
great stories, if you like the movie pick up the books
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Helen, i donīt remember seeing Briggsī Father Christmas.
Iīm gonna watch at least Christmas Evil and Lethal Weapon this year.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Well do it, do it nowwwwwwww Posted by EJ Loves Takashi (Member # 7767) on :
I love to watch Deck The Halls. Cracks me up! As well as Four Christmases.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
A Christmas Story is the best!
I like Reindeer Games too.
Posted by Ducktalesfan81 (Member # 10446) on :
My faves:
Die Hard 1 & 2. It's a Wonderful Life. A Christmas Carol (1984, 1951, Muppets, 2009 and 1997). Lethal Weapon. Gremlins. A Christmas Story. Brazil. (This is a christmas movie!) Scrooged. Santa Claus the Movie. Miracle on 34th Street (1947). Ernest Saves Christmas. Black Christmas (1974). One Magic Christmas. Jingle All The Way. Home Alone 1 & 2. Bad Santa.
Posted by bandit (Member # 6296) on :
A Christmas Story (1983)
I did not get that Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot range model air rifle this year either.Then again,i have both eyes in order.
Hope all of you guys are doing well,and all my best wishes for 2012.
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Christmas films. And I've been feeling so Christmassy already, think I might put up my tree super early this year ![[Mad]](mad.gif)
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