November 12, 2007
Sarah: Christmas Movie Roundup
Because I've given in completely to my love of Christmas and the over-commercialized season that skips Thanksgiving almost completely (hey, I still might purchase some gourds or something. How do we feel about be-glittered gourds? A catalog seduced me and it could be a fun and messy craft project...), I have a quick list of some favorite Christmas movies, in no particular order.
Love Actually
![[Love Actually]](http://www.rickmanistareview.com/Love%20Actually%20poster%203.jpg)
Love (unrequited and otherwise), Christmas, Hugh Grant dancing, Colin Firth existing: how could this movie go wrong?
Nightmare Before Christmas
![[Nightmare Before Christmas]](http://www.geocities.com/aleong1631/nbc1.jpg)
I think you can watch this movie an unlimited number of times from October to January without being judged. It's a Halloween movie and a Christmas movie. Plus, Tim Burton can be appreciated year round.
A Christmas Story
![[A Christmas Story]](http://www.questexperiences.com/quest2/images/Christmas%20story.jpg)
I love twisted, disfunctional families. And detailed daydreams. But I hate that kid with the yellow eyes.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
![[A Charlie Brown Christmas]](http://digitaldogpound.myvideostore.com/images/movies/large/PAR_D156134D.jpg)
I get sort of sad just thinking of Charlie Brown's pathetic little tree.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
![[The Grinch!]](http://www.booksamillion.com/bam/covers/0/39/480/079/0394800796.jpg)
I've never seen the live-action version starring Jim Carrey. I support the old cartoon version. Why mess with a good thing?
What are your favorite Christmas/holiday movies? I need to stock up, since I have 44 days until Christmas.
Posted by sarah at November 12, 2007 09:42 PMMy favs?? The Ref, Christmas Vacation, Home Alone(I know, I know), Elf. I'll add more if I think of them
Posted by: Jeremy on November 12, 2007 11:38 AMWhat about the many many Christmas claymations?
Last year I bought a DVD pack of all of them. We should watch them, while eating popcorn.
Posted by: Mallory on November 12, 2007 11:43 AMMy friend plays in a band called The Scott Farkus Trio. "So help me God, YELLOW EYES!"
Posted by: Angie on November 12, 2007 01:43 PMMy friend plays in a band called The Scott Farkus Trio. "So help me God, YELLOW EYES!"
Posted by: Angie on November 12, 2007 01:43 PMSparkled Gourds, genius. Yes, do it now. The only thing that would produce more holiday cheer is bedazzled gourds. Have these ideas been patented.
Posted by: Blake on November 12, 2007 02:11 PMBlake, stop mocking me. I hate you so much.
Posted by: sarah on November 12, 2007 03:25 PMI have never seen Love Actually all the way though. Can we enjoy it together this holiday season?
Posted by: Marci on November 12, 2007 03:42 PMI am not mocking you. I love the idea. No judgement but I do want pictures if you add glam to a gourd. You could maybe sell them as glam gourds which also include bedazzled ones.
Posted by: Blake on November 12, 2007 04:49 PMoh wow. i think you covered all of mine. i was really excited the other week because the DC theater was playing The Nightmare Before Christmas in 3D. i love that movie so, so much. and love actually is another favorite. can never get too much of that hugh grant.
Posted by: nicole on November 12, 2007 05:56 PMoh... i didn't mention Elf. but i watch that movie year round, so maybe it doesn't count anymore.
ps. does syrup have sugar in it???
Posted by: nicole on November 12, 2007 05:57 PMWhat, no mention of "It's a Wonderful Life" or "Miracle on 34th Street"? Ovilla ensures that we watch both of those _at least_ once every holiday season.
And an honorable mention goes to "Gremlins." mmmmmmm . . . Phoebe Cates . . .
Posted by: Dave on November 13, 2007 10:30 AMSarah, I have one for you. "Holiday Inn." It's an oldie, but I promise you will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. It's about all holidays, so I watch it year round. Rent it or buy it, you won't be disappointed (I'd lend you my copy, but some jerk borrowed it (can't remember who) and I don't have it anymore. I'll be buying it as soon as I see it out this year).
Posted by: Meredith on November 13, 2007 05:10 PMIt's not Christmas without Christmas Vacation! "Its a BEAUT Clark!"
Posted by: Jen on November 13, 2007 05:53 PMI've been informed that I will also be watching "While You Were Sleeping" this holiday season.
Of course, I knew all of you would want to know.
Posted by: Dave on November 13, 2007 06:36 PM