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Bad Santa? (Reply to this comment)
by shoehorny
It was a great movie, but one of the best Christmas movies? I would replace that one with Laurel and Hardie's March of the Wooden Soldiers. Also, Die Hard comes to mind...another splendid review! Thanks!
Mike
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Jun 25 '08
6:56 am PDT
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Some keepers (Reply to this comment)
by seth25
Great selection, Barb.
Gotta say though- Sims Scrooge (although shown the most and sometimes almost too much), still remains my fave (although I'm really starting to enjoy George C. Scott's take too, as the years pass by).
Note: you may want to try and track down a copy of Silent Night Lonely Night (a telefilm that Loyd Bridges and Shirley Jones made back in 1969- written by Robert Anderson). It's a sort of Brief Encounter' meets Christmas and it's more of a moody piece but still a terrific story- and Bridges and Jones are terrific in it.
Mike
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Aug 04 '07
1:41 am PDT
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It's Just a Movie... but... (Reply to this comment)
by spelvini
You nailed my 2 faves NINE, It’s A Wonderful Life, and TEN, Bad Santa for 2 very different reasons.
Jimmy Stewart because he can make us feel so much for his character and make us see own own lives in a better light- would I melt if Donna Reed came into my life- yes!
And Billy Bob, with that wonderful actress Lauren Graham, from The Gilmore Girls- yes it is a trip up perversity lane, but hey it's only a movie, AND it does have a happy ending with a great perf from that kid Brett Kelly, who is a real find.
Thanks for shooting me the comment- it's nice to know someone reads me.
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Apr 03 '07
8:42 am PDT
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Nice List. (Reply to this comment)
by macresarf1
I particularly liked POLAR EXPRESS, which I took my grand daughter to, and A CHRISTMAS STORY, which I first came across when it was a monologue for Radio, broadcast by Jean Shepherd from the Limelight in New York City.
Thank you, Barbara, for your continued trust in me.
Alex -- Macresarf1
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Jan 19 '06
1:00 pm PST
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In my house.... (Reply to this comment)
by mrkstvns
I'm addicted to the original "Miracle on 34th Street" and "It's a Wonderful Life" too, but I'd add "A Christmas Carol" and the Bing Crosby classic, "White Christmas" to the list.
Of the post 1970 movies, the best, hands-down is "A Christmas Story", though we're pretty hooked on Tim Allen's original "The Santa Claus" too...
Ho, ho, ho!
M
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Jan 09 '06
7:46 am PST
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Bad Santa (Reply to this comment)
by katynjames
I'm really glad bad santa mad your list. It (and badder santa) was pretty contraversial, but it proved to be entertaining and that's what counts!
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Jan 06 '06
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Re: good American list (Reply to this comment)
by craftswoman
I love When Harry Met Sally. But what about Ground Hog Day? Wait. Was that Christmas related? Oh, who cares - I love that movie!
Great list Barbara!
Marcy
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Dec 26 '05
7:58 pm PST
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Happy Holidays, love! (Reply to this comment)
by Mimi369
I truly enjoyed reading your list of Christmas movies. Many of yours are also favorites of mine. I love It's A Wonderful Life and must agree that it is Jimmy's best role.
Happy Chanukah and Happy New Year.
Mimi
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Dec 25 '05
1:00 pm PST
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Happy holidays to you too. (Reply to this comment)
by Susie-34668
This list sounds wonderful Barbara.
I haven't seen a Christmas movie this year, but play Christmas music all the time.
Hugs,
Susie.
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Dec 24 '05
11:23 am PST
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Bad Santa! (Reply to this comment)
by pilarzmom
ok, I have a wharped sense of humor so I guess I better get this one. LOL. That's one I didn't expect to see on this list.
Great list
Peggy
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Dec 23 '05
5:42 pm PST
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What a great list of movies! (Reply to this comment)
by whalewatcher
I love them all but haven't seen 'Bad Santa' yet.
Ginger cookies?? My favorite!!!!
Happy Holidays,
Claudia
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Dec 23 '05
10:08 am PST
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Yes, Yes, Yes! (Reply to this comment)
by kcfoxy
From the silly to the sublime, this is a terrific list of Christmas tales. Wishing you and yours the very merriest, my friend, plus a healthy and properous New Year.
xoxoxo Casey
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Dec 23 '05
7:39 am PST
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good American list (Reply to this comment)
by jankp
I haven't watched too many foreign movies with a Christmas theme, but am watching out for them.
Say, what about When Harry Met Sally?
Jan
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Dec 22 '05
10:11 pm PST
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Re: Now that I Think About it - (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
Virginia..I think I read somewhere that the script was written for Barrymore since he did the radio show but he ended up not doing the movie. I cant think of the actors name off hand that did play the part..
Bad santa was really a crazy movie..I should have known you would have enjoyed it..after all we do have so much in commen.
Thanks again for one of your most appreciated comments
Hugs
B
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Dec 22 '05
9:31 pm PST
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Re: I can't wait to taste your cookies (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
Shash I'm bringing you some cookies...Can't wait to see you too.
Love B
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Susie, I have a few dozen in my freezer now.. let me know when you are in my neck of the woods to visit your sister
:)
B
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Dec 22 '05
9:28 pm PST
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Re: The weight (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
Can't wait to hear what you think of it Stephen..I just read there is going to be a marathon of the movie on TNT tomorrow..I may even tune it to catch parts of it again.
Cheers
Barbara
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Dec 22 '05
9:26 pm PST
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Saturday Night Live Christmas!! (Reply to this comment)
by popsrocks
Now that is ONE FUNNY SHOW!!
Great list, Barbara. Thanks for dusting off some of those great classics too.
Phil
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Dec 22 '05
7:52 pm PST
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Now that I Think About it - (Reply to this comment)
by Granniemose
I shall use your list as my own. In the 1938 version of Scrooge - was that the one where Lionel Barrymore played Scrooge? I loved that one, and like you, I liked the one with Patrick.
A great list, yeah, even to Bad Santa, smutty language and all. It still made me laugh.
I hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season, and I can almost smell those ginger cookies.
Virginia
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Dec 22 '05
5:44 pm PST
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I can't wait to taste your cookies (Reply to this comment)
by shashwolfe
Good review.....I love "holiday Inn" and "Family man also :) see you Sunday.
xoxoxo
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Dec 22 '05
5:34 pm PST
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Almost identical (Reply to this comment)
by susiewho
to my faves-you're right on the money and I can almost smell those cookies!!!
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Dec 22 '05
5:16 pm PST
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The weight (Reply to this comment)
by Stephen_Murray,  in Movies
of epinions lists (and comments) has convinced me that I have to watch "A Christmas Story," which is airing in less than an hour on TCM.
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Dec 22 '05
4:20 pm PST
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