My Favorite 'Holiday' Movies

Probably my fave, between the songs and

the starkness. Spectacular performances.

Even though more 'Hallmark' than I

typically like, it has a good message.

Good story about growing up.

Just stupid-ass funny, which we all

definitely need.

Definitely a great movie, and the heartsick

longing of a world at war, a family separated,

are unfortunately always topical.

Just a fun, dorky, light, chick flick with

some good performances (esp. Ghost of Christmas Past!)

The Real Deal of X-Mas flix, it's the

third in the trilogy for the Friday franchise!

"Stop selling that snatch for Jesus!"

Classic!

My fave of the old claymation, what with all

the politically-charged message and the diversity

bit. Anything with loners, underdogs winning, and

lonely folks coming together works like a charm!

Hilarious...complete with a great Carol

Kane performance, Annie Lennox music,

and all the cheese you can eat!

Yeah, it's always on a list because it really

is that good. The ending is unbelievable,

but the need for it to be true is what affects

people so deeply, and it's the hopefulness

Capra understood so well.

The most-maligned film of all time!
Yes, it's saccharine...yes, it's corny..

but it's a good catharsis for real feelings

and the cast can't be beat...a lot of my

favorites are in this!

The only religious-themed movie (not counting 'Ultimate Gift,'

which is only peripherally such) on my list, but it's well-done.

It presents a world of people as they really are, not idealized

versions, and the message isn't 'beat you over the head'

annoying. Good flick.

Pure crazy and hilarious...awesome cast.

Anyone who's ever been in a bad relationship can

totally relate!

Just a fabulous movie, period,

but since the setting is what it is...perfect!

Okay, so not actually a Christmas movie, but between

the setting and the magic, and the perfect analogy

for what's wrong with religion, I consider it a

great Holiday film!

Still brilliant, even 3 decades later.

I don't care who you are, this

shit is funny!

Both Die hard 1 and 2 are great popcorn

movies that keep you on the edge from start to

finish, and sport Xmas themes in each.

We all wish we'd have a chance to be John

McCain and have an excuse to shoot up

a bunch of crazy bastards about

this time of year!

Another nice, easy, feel-good romantic comedy

when you're in the mood to zone out and get

caught up in fantasy. Damn, Bill Pullman

looked his best right here!

Another super action flick with plenty

of surprises and kick-ass, plus a good

story about identity, politics, and more.

Heh heh. Neil Patrick Harris has his candy cane

pointed at my face! Ho ho ho!
Crazy good times...let the 'inappropriateness'

commence! Only for those tolerant of the

'politically incorrect.'

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I'm definitely more a fan of the lewd and lascivious,

with a love of raunchy humor and turning tradition

on its ear, but I do also like some of the heartfelt

stuff. Not as much as when I was young and innocent, but...

There are also some great TV shows that handle Christmas

right; 'Happy Endings' is hilarious, so were all of 'In Living

Color' Christmas themed eps.  Anything David Kelly does

with holidays is spot-on (Ally McBeal, Picket Fences, L.A. Law,

etc.) and Ryan Murphy always puts the proper schmaltzy

and rebellious spin on things!

Stock up on the good stuff, and let the movies be

your company! The end results are likely to be

much merrier! Peace~

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