I like Christmas Movies.
Here are the ones I watched this season and why I like (or don't) them.
The Muppet Christmas Carol - Friday 11/28
The Muppet Christmas Carol Trailer
Why I like it: Because it is something the whole family can enjoy. Gonzo and Rizzo are the super prominent characters. Plus, Michael Caine is the best Scrooge ever. Period.
White Christmas - Friday 11/28
White Christmas Trailer
Why I like it: The Best Things Happen When You're Dancing. Feel good delightfulness with singing and dancing.
Scrooged - Saturday 11/29
Scrooged Trailer
Why I like it: I will be honest, I don't really like it. I assume it is because I watched when I was too young as a kid and get spooked out by the Ghost of....well all of them. Plus Bill Murray was extra the worst in it. That being said, I think it is an excellent re-invisioning of the story.
The Nightmare Before Christmas - Saturday 11/29
The Nightmare Before Christmas Trailer
Why I like it: It is Christmas with out being too saccharine. Plus, I can normally get away with watching before Thanksgiving was passed.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - Sunday 11/30
The National Lampoon's: Christmas Vacation Trailer
Why I like it: This is Husband's favorite. It is just hilarious and so incredibly quotable. Plus I got to witness my Step Mom watch for the first time. Priceless
Love Actually - Monday 12/1
Love Actually Trailer
Honest Trailers: Love Actually
Why I like it: I have to be honest, I REALLY HONESTLY don't like this movie when I really think about it. The characters are pretty lousy people and I don't care for the disrespect all the characters show to one another.
Home Alone - Thursday 12/4
Home Alone Trailer
Honest Trailers: Home Alone
Why I like it: This one is Nostalgia. Kevin is actually a bit of a terrifying character, but it is just such a lovely movie with some really great physical comedy.
Elf - Thursday 12/4
Elf: Trailer
Why I like it: It is a joyful diversion that most of my friends can agree on. Will Ferrell as a naive sweetheart is much more enjoyable than watching him be an arrogant jack ass.
The Holiday - Friday 12/5
The Holiday Trailer
Why I like it:This is the first time I have seen this moving actually. Loved it. I made Fettuccine after watching it and I think that it will become a tradition for myself. A rom com that is totally saccharine.
The Santa Clause - Monday 12/8
The Santa Clause Full Movie
Why I like it: Tim Allen is a character I enjoyed watching go through this change. Husband told me I should watch it, so I did and I am happy with the outcome. A relevant movie on several accounts.
Bad Santa - Wednesday 12/10
Bad Santa Trailer
Why I like it: This was my first time getting to watch it. I will say that I thought it was gross for the first 5 minutes, then I got use to the potty humor and I was in. I look forward to watching it again next year as I think that it will be even better upon second viewing.
A Christmas Story - Saturday 12/13
A Christmas Story Trailer
Why I like it: This movie use to be one of my least favorite movies that would play on a loop on TV. Now, for some weird reason, it seems to strike a chord with me. I like the story telling aspect of it and the delightful mundaneness of it while it is still quite delightful. It is easy to have on in the background too.
About a Boy - Tuesday 12/16
About a Boy Trailer
Why I like it: It isn't a Christmas movie, but it talks about Christmas so it is normally watched before Thanksgiving for me to get my Christmas brained revved up. It focuses delightful on family with out being sappy and talks about the idea of people who aren't blood, but who are family neverthe less.
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians - Wednesday 12/17
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians Full Movie
Why I like it: It is so bad, it is great. You don't need to give it your full attention, but it is delightful. If you can't see past the bad costumes and makeup, then don't try to watch it. If you can, then enjoy it.
Better yet: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians: Drinking Game
Ernest Saves Christmas - Wednesday 12/17
Ernest Saves Christmas Full Movie
Why I like it: Nostalgia. Ernest is just the most endearing fellow ever. Also, the man who plays Santa Claus and the little lady at the children's museum are spectacular. The Ernest franchise isn't for everyone and I most certainly have to be in the right mood for it.
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas - Wednesday 12/17
Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas Trailer
Why I like it: I like that is hand drawn animation and that it tells the story of "The Gift of the Magi". Also, I am pretty much always down for Max and Goofy's antics.
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas - Wednesday 12/17
Mickey's Twice Upon A Christmas Trailer
Why I like it: WHile I am not a huge fan of the computer animated stuff, I really like the Huey, Dewy, and Lewey short in this one. I REALLY disliked the Minnie and Daisy one. Way too catty and rude to each other, though the reference from Fantasia is great too.
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy - Thursday 12/18 (See Harry Potter Comment)
Lord of the Rings Honest Trailer
Why I like it: I know this isn't a Christmas movie, but Fellowship of the Ring came out Dec 19, 2001; Two Towers Dec 18, 2002; and Return of the King on Dec 17, 2003. I wonder why I feel like I want to watch it on Christmas Day....hehehe. In high school and college, I would marathon it on Christmas day with Twin Broder and I find that it was a nice departure from all the Christmas stuff when I work retail and food services.
Harry Potter Octalogy - Thursday 12/18 (No, I didn't watch ALL of them today, just the first one)
Harry Potter Honest Trailer
Why I like it: Again, these aren't "technically" Christmas Movies, I know. Yet with their release dates (see below) often times right before Thanksgiving and the delightful winter air the movies have during "Christmas break", I feel myself needing a Harry Potter dose sometime after Halloween. Plus, they are family friendly (at least the first 3) and they have the fantastic nature that makes them a perfect escape from the stress of the Holidays.
Sorcerer's Stone: November 16, 2001; Chamber of Secrets: November 15, 2002; Prisoner of Azkaban: June 4, 2004; Goblet of Fire: November 18, 2005; Order of the Phoenix: July 11, 2007; Half Blood Prince: July 15, 2009; Deathly Hallows Part 1: November 19, 2010; Deathly Hallows Part 2: July 15, 2011.
Muppet Family Christmas - Friday 12/19
Muppet Family Christmas Full Movie
Why I like it: There is LITERALLY nothing to dislike about this TV Special. I love me some Muppets and this is them to perfection. Watch this now if you have any sort of love for the Jim Henson Company. Also, fun fact, this is why the cartoon "Muppet Babies" came into existence.
John Denver and The Muppets - Friday 12/19
John Denver and The Muppets Full Movie
Why I like: It is super old, I know. I normally just listen to it, but then I found it on Youtube. Day made! I love the incredibly seventiesish Miss Piggy. John Denver acting and dancing is also pretty delightful. It was a bit weird when Miss Piggy was throwing herself at "Jonathon", but it was pretty funny. I like Family Christmas more, but this one might hit home with an older crowd.
Star Wars Christmas Special - Friday 12/19
Star Wars Christmas Full Movie
Why I like: I more listened to this one while working. It is not something to take seriously. It isn't "so bad, it is good!", it is just horrid. I just wish I could have played the Star Wars Christmas Special Drinking Game, but I can't do that work.
Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas - Friday 12/19
Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas Full Movie
Why I like it: It has OTTERS! The ditties are wonderful and the quality of the movie is high and the jokes are delightful as always.
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) - Friday 12/19
The Miracle on 34th Street Full Movie
Why I like it: This Classic brings out the best reasons to allow a child to have an imagination, the sheer joy of believing, and all thing related to the Christmas spirit. The new one is great as well, but I really like the black and white classic (especially when it is free for streaming that to Amazon Prime).
I'll Be Home For Christmas - Friday 12/19
I'll Be Home For Christmas Full Movie
Why I like it: I am happy I didn't see this when it first came out. In 1998, my mother was ill and the whole thing with the step mom probably would have been too close to home. I probably only watched about 20 minutes of this movie while it was on while I was working. It was fine, but not great. Little teenager version of Jessica Biel was great though.
Joyeux Noel - Friday 12/19
Joyeux Noel Trailer
Why I like: This was my first time watching this one. I was very fortunate that I could download it to my Kindle for the Plane ride, thanks to Amazon Prime!
The Rockettes: Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes - Friday 12/19
Rockettes Christmas Spectacular Trailer
Why I like it: Dancing, fun, and delightfulness. Again, I was able to download it to my Kindle for the Plane ride, thanks to Amazon Prime! Also, in case you didn't notice: I watched SO MUCH CHRISTMAS IN ONE DAY!
It's a Wonderful Life - Saturday 12/20
It's a Wonderful Life TrailerThe Miracle on 34th Street Full Movie
Why I like it: This Classic brings out the best reasons to allow a child to have an imagination, the sheer joy of believing, and all thing related to the Christmas spirit. The new one is great as well, but I really like the black and white classic (especially when it is free for streaming that to Amazon Prime).
I'll Be Home For Christmas - Friday 12/19
I'll Be Home For Christmas Full Movie
Why I like it: I am happy I didn't see this when it first came out. In 1998, my mother was ill and the whole thing with the step mom probably would have been too close to home. I probably only watched about 20 minutes of this movie while it was on while I was working. It was fine, but not great. Little teenager version of Jessica Biel was great though.
Joyeux Noel - Friday 12/19
Joyeux Noel Trailer
Why I like: This was my first time watching this one. I was very fortunate that I could download it to my Kindle for the Plane ride, thanks to Amazon Prime!
The Rockettes: Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes - Friday 12/19
Rockettes Christmas Spectacular Trailer
Why I like it: Dancing, fun, and delightfulness. Again, I was able to download it to my Kindle for the Plane ride, thanks to Amazon Prime! Also, in case you didn't notice: I watched SO MUCH CHRISTMAS IN ONE DAY!
It's a Wonderful Life - Saturday 12/20
Why I like it: I didn't grow up watch this movie while it is the Husband's family favorite besides National Lampoons: Christmas Vacation. As an adult, I didn't really care for a few of the characters while I first watched it, but, by the end of the movie, I was totally won over. There is a clear big bad (who is believable) with a guy who isn't clearly all good guy (which is also believable). I like those sort of odds and the feeling I get after watching it. If you haven't watched this one, trust the masses and dig in!
The List of Holiday/Christmas Movies I Draw From:
My Top 5A Muppet Family Christmas
It's a Wonderful Life
White Christmas
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Next 5
Elf
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Cartoon
A Christmas Story
Home Alone
Miracle on 34th Street - 1994
Not REALLY Christmas Movies, but I still like them at this time of year
About a Boy
Meet Me in St Louis
Lethal Weapon
Die Hard
Gremlins
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Harry Potter Octalogy
Batman Returns
Trading Places
The Others That I have seen:
Jingle All the Way
The Holiday
Ernest Saves Christmas
The Polar Express
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Live Action
Mickey's Christmas Carol
Home Alone 2
Miracle on 34th Street - 1947
The Santa Clause
Star Wars Christmas Special
John Denver and The Muppet
Muppet Family Christmas
Christmas Specials I like to Re-watch:
Any of the Doctor Who Christmas Special
Lady Gaga and the Muppets
Glee's Christmas Special
Movies I Haven't Seen
Fred Claus
Four Christmases
A Christmas Carol - Jim Carrey
Joyeux Noel
Babes in Toyland
Holiday Inn
8 Women
The Long Kiss Goodnight
Nativity
Nativity 2
Mickey's Magical Christmas
Bad Santa
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Any of the old Rankin & Bass stop motion specials: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Clause IS coming town, Frosty the Snowman, The Little Drummer Boy, The Year without Santa, Etc
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Sleepless in Seattle
Christmas with the Kranks
While You Were Sleeping
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Hugo
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Sleepless in Seattle
Christmas with the Kranks
While You Were Sleeping
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Hugo
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Thin Man
Movies I don't care for, but everyone else seems to loveA Chipmunk Christmas
Love Actually
Charlie Brown Christmas
Scrooged
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