Kramer 0 #1 December 3, 2003 It's hard to narrow it down to just five, but we do what we have to... So, what do you guys think? While they're all good movies, I'd have a hard time falling asleep at night if I didn't vote Its A Wonderful Life. (For a poll with more options, toss your vote here). -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIREFLYR 0 #2 December 3, 2003 A Christmas Story! (You'll shoot your eye out kid!)"One flew East,and one flew West..............one flew over the cuckoo's nest" "There's absolutely no excuse for the way I'm about to act" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #3 December 3, 2003 Probably A Christmas Story cause it relates a bit more to how life at that time (at least for me) really was. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #4 December 3, 2003 My favorites in order: 1, Christmas Vacation 2. Miracle on 34th Street (original version) 3. The Santa Clause (Tim Allen) have not seen the second one yet. 4. Bad Santa 5. It's a Wonderful Life-------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #5 December 3, 2003 "A Christmas Carol", with Alistair Sim as Scrooge. No other comes close.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #6 December 3, 2003 A Christmas Story reminds me of the feeling I had when I was a kid. All the anticipation building up to the day. My childhood was quite different than that of "Ralphie", but a lot of the feelings are pretty universal. It's a Wonderful Life reminds me that no matter how dissappointing certain turns of life are, each one can bring some good that can only be seen years later. Neither film is particularly about "Christmas" in fact, most Christmas films aren't about Christmas. They only happen to take place during that time of year. White Christmas for all it's Irving Berlin title track has nothing to do with Christmas! It's really a story of two guys putting on a banquet for a retired Army General. Never could figure that one out as to why it's so dang popular. I actually think Holiday Inn is a much nicer seasonal story although, like the others, it too has little to do with the actual holiday of Christmas. There are several versions of A Christmas Carol the story of Scrooge. Very much like It's a Wonderful Life in that it's a personal exploration of one person's life and again -- not really about Christmas! Can anyone think of a good Christmas movie that actually -IS- about Christmas?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #7 December 3, 2003 Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer.. the OLD Burl Ives version. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CornishChris 5 #8 December 3, 2003 Muppet's Christmas Carol No Competition CJP Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #9 December 3, 2003 No anthropomorphized versions of any classics -- please. Almost as bad as the VeggieTales versions and holy crap just the idea of talking Christian vegetables makes be want get out the Ginsu knife and start slicing. What the hell were these people thinking?!?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #10 December 3, 2003 My husband IS Clark W. Griswold, Jr. ALL of the family and friends and our whole dang neighborhood call him that every year.... "The little lights are not twinkling, Clark." Sorry it's cruel I know, but holidays always go straight to hell every year because of the in-laws and their various ex's griping and trying to press charges (good Lord Jaye are you kidding? Why no, no I'm not...), and as I'm killing the spiked eggnog out back hiding my *occassional* cigarette habit, he's inside yelling "...and we're ALL going to have a VERY merry Christmas, like it or not. Holy shit, pass the rum..." I swear, just like the movie!! I don't know how he keeps it together without going completely postal... I love him so much for his strength in the presence of the 'extended' family...'course, I'm hiding the shot-gun too though...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #11 December 3, 2003 "Christmas Story" is it, hands down, because it's seen through a kid's eyes. mh"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #12 December 3, 2003 QuoteAlmost as bad as the VeggieTales versions and holy crap just the idea of talking Christian vegetables makes be want get out the Ginsu knife and start slicing. Thought -I- was the only one who hated these horrible cartoonish fables! Caught a glimpse of them once and that's all it took! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #13 December 3, 2003 Quote What the hell were these people thinking?!? yeah they are laughing all the way to the bank Quade __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #14 December 3, 2003 I absolutely LOVE Christmas Vacation. My favorite by far. Santa Clause comes in a close second and Jingle All the Way is a family favorite. A Christmas Story can be run over with a bulldozer! I would be extremely happy if I never saw that movie on TV again! It's stupid in the first place but why must they play it everyday between Thanksgiving and Christmas? Why the insanity?! WHY?!I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #15 December 3, 2003 Quote yeah they are laughing all the way to the bank Quade Trust me, it's a very small bank.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #16 December 3, 2003 Tradition every Xmas day= A Christmas Story Ralphie is choice SMiles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluefingers 0 #17 December 3, 2003 you don't have Dinner for one on there ... oh hang on, that might be a new year's thing .... and not really a movie, but I find it hysterical. Kerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpjumps 0 #18 December 3, 2003 CHICAGO — “Jonah,” Veggie Tales’ first venture into the big screen arena, made a splash Oct. 6 by taking the No. 6 slot during its first weekend of limited release. By the second weekend, Jonah dropped to No. 11, but it was expected to remain steady after it's nationwide release. According to figures provided by Big Idea, the G-rated film earned $3.6 million on its second weekend, plus another $500,000 on the Columbus Day holiday, bringing the two-weekend total to $11.5 as of Oct. 15. On its opening weekend, Box Office Guru reported the film, distributed through Artisan’s Family Home Entertainment Pictures, opened in 940 theaters primarily in the South and Midwest—where the video series has a strong following—drawing $6.2 million for the weekend. And that is just ONE movie. Wish my bank was that small...Your character will ultimately determine your destiny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #19 December 3, 2003 IWANTAREDRIDERPUMPACTION200SHOTBBGUN!!! ...and a new main... and a new container... and a hundrd junp tickets... Agreed with all about a Christmas Story. It's just to funny. The Lamp. Dad the Tire Changer (and poor Ralphie). The bumpkiss's dogs and... best of all ... the Chinese Food scene. Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyOwnWay 0 #20 December 3, 2003 i voted Christmas Story. it's almost tradition in my family to watch every single christmas. my favorite part is when the little boy can walk because his snow suit is so lumpy _________________________________________ all good things are wild and free - Henry David Thoreau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBile 0 #21 December 3, 2003 Christmas movies usually suck. Scrooged starring Bill Murray is the only one I can watch more than once.Gerb I stir feelings in others they themselves don't understand. KA'CHOW ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #22 December 3, 2003 Pbbbbbbbt... that is such an uneven poll! there is no comparison to... Immediately my feet began to sweat as those two fluffy little bunnies with the blue button eyes stared sappily up at me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #23 December 3, 2003 A Christmas Story since it is (literally) how my family grew up. My grandfather knew the real life Flick (Flick even had a bar in Hammond...Flick's Tavern.) He even had the teacher that was portrayed in the movie! All of my grandparents grew up in Hammond, IN (where the movie is) during that time, so it's neat to hear them talk about it as well. For anyone who ever makes fun of Indiana, this is one more good thing that's come from there! I just really like it since it's like a little piece of home to me that the rest of the world actually watches. I reall want a leg lamp. Who will buy me one for Christmas?There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #24 December 3, 2003 QuoteAlmost as bad as the VeggieTales versions and holy crap just the idea of talking Christian vegetables makes be want get out the Ginsu knife and start slicing. What the hell were these people thinking?!? I don't know. I used to volunteer at a domestic violence shelter when I lived in Michigan, and the kids absolutely LOVED to watch VeggieTales. It took me a ffew minutes to catch on to what was going on between the lines, and well, the whole thing seemed so sneaky, so insidious to me.A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #25 December 3, 2003 QuoteQuote yeah they are laughing all the way to the bank Quade Trust me, it's a very small bank. ok yes compared to Disney . . . . but a lot more than the rest of us __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
