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Post by Techguy on Nov 2, 2008 0:50:08 GMT -5
In addition to Patcat's very excellent Episode of the Week discussions, I propose we choose a holiday themed movie to discuss in December. Lots of great suggestions were made in last year's thread for holiday movie favorites.
I'm opening this thread for suggestions from this year's interested participants. I'll leave this thread open until Wednesday November 12 after which I will post a poll thread from which to vote from the top 3 suggested movies. The voting will stay open until Friday November 21 when I will announce the winner. Discussion of the winning movie will begin December 1 and last throughout the month or until we've talked it out. EOTW will continue as usual whenever Patcat submits a new episode and can go on during the movie discussion time period.
OK then, what's YOUR favorite holiday movie?
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Post by dragonsback on Nov 2, 2008 4:54:07 GMT -5
I'm sure I won't be alone in mentioning the spooky, funny, whirlwind Dickenisian-pitch perfect nightmare "A Christmas Carol", in the classic Alastair Sim flavour. I might be the only one,. though, who wouldn't mind discussing "Die Hard" in the classic Alan Rickman flavour. Cultish, witty, savage and brilliantly cast/written/directed Christmas nightnare at Nakotomi Plaza  |
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Post by Sirenna on Nov 2, 2008 12:53:41 GMT -5
Die hard for me too!
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Post by NikkiGreen on Nov 5, 2008 11:09:44 GMT -5
I'll third the first Die Hard. ;D How about the one mentioned by many on the thread linked by Techguy: A Christmas Carol, starring Mr. Sims? ETA: Thanks for taking on this thread and poll, Techguy.  |
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Post by fuzzytweetie on Nov 6, 2008 4:16:59 GMT -5
1. The original The Christmas Carol.
2. The always entertaining It's a Wonderful Life.
3. For humor, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
4. A Christmas Story.
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Post by fuzzytweetie on Nov 6, 2008 4:21:49 GMT -5
Sorry, I thought of a few more.............
TV shows
1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas...........original flavor with Boris Karloff.
2. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer..........original flavor with Burl Ives.
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Post by Techguy on Nov 6, 2008 16:18:25 GMT -5
Ooh, this is shaping up to a possible confrontation between the traditionalists and anarchists! Alastair Sims version of A Christmas Carol vs. Bruce Willis in Die Hard with a dark horse third contender thrown in the mix. We have until next Wednesday to determine the combatants, so keep the entries and suggestions coming in.
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Post by NikkiGreen on Nov 6, 2008 18:50:41 GMT -5
Since I mentioned both, I guess that makes me a traditional anarchist! ;D
ETA to the traditional list: (1) White Christmas and (2) The Bishop's Wife
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Post by Patcat on Nov 6, 2008 19:24:00 GMT -5
Oh, THE GRINCH. The original masterpiece by Chuck Jones.
Patcat
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Post by nwchimom on Nov 6, 2008 23:16:39 GMT -5
My faves:
Die Hard
The Bishop's Wife
The Shop Around the Corner
A Charlie Brown Christmas.
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Post by Sirenna on Nov 7, 2008 13:39:53 GMT -5
;D die hard white christmas a charlie brown christmas home alone 1 When Harry met Sally (well, more of a New Year movie) I didn't mind Alistair in A christmas Carol - Not enough scary christmas movies if you ask me. Noooo!  A wonderful life (yeah it's good, yeah it's christmasy but lord! not 40 + one more time) Anything with Julia Roberts |
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Post by dragonsback on Nov 7, 2008 15:08:06 GMT -5
In my wildest notions, I never thought a single soul would support me on Die Hard I. I am amazed that so many of the brightest and best here would like to advance such a gabfest. Such a discussion could prove yeasty, TechGuy. Your thread, and your call  |
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Post by DonnaJo on Nov 7, 2008 15:51:32 GMT -5
One more vote for "Die Hard." |
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Post by jeffan on Nov 7, 2008 16:02:09 GMT -5
May I add to the list for consideration, Tim Burton 'A Nightmare Before Christmas'? The movie is a feast for the eyes, ears and imagination.
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Post by outerbankschick on Nov 7, 2008 21:58:14 GMT -5
Okay, here goes. Most have already been mentioned. Die Hard (I love action flicks!) It's A Wonderful LifeRudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Boris Karlof) A Christmas Story (It's my brother's fault I had to watch this one all day one Christmas Eve! It's a TBS tradition, apparently!) Elf (one word: HILARIOUS!) Scrooged (Bill Murray's take on Dickens - FUNNY!) |
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