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Home for the holidays: a holiday movie watchlist
4:00 am Nov 26 - by Liza Booker – buzz Writer
There is nothing like curling up in the warmth of your home with some hot chocolate and watching one of your favorite holiday films. During the winter break, many of you will be free from homework, so why not get in the mood for the holidays by watching a classic film? Here is a list of classic and favorite holiday films for you to enjoy, while maybe brainstorming your Christmas list?
A Christmas Story (1983)
A classic Christmas film set in 1940, the story is about a boy named Ralph "Ralphie" Parker who really wants a BB gun for Christmas. However, every time he asks someone about it, he always gets the same reply, "You'll shoot your eye out."
Home Alone (1990)
Another movie involving an adorable boy which is also a classic. This amusing film is about a boy who is left behind while his parents fly to France. Left to spend his Christmas alone, he spends it attempting to protect his house.
Bad Santa (2003)
In this naughty comedy, Billy Bob Thornton is awesome as Willie T. Soak, who is a bitter, lonely alcoholic. He eventually starts working as a Santa Claus in a shopping mall that he plans to steal from. There's constant chaos in the story and it works out hilariously.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
Who has not heard of Rudolph? This heartwarming tale is about a reindeer who just does not seem to fit in with the other reindeer. However, Santa finds something special in Rudolph that the other reindeers do not possess: a red nose.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
In this creepy, but inspiring film, the Halloweentown king, Jack Skellington discovers a place called Christmastown, but he does not really understand the concept of it. However, he wants to bring Christmas to Halloweentown and he wants to take the role of Santa Claus. He soon learns that Halloween and Christmas should not mix.
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Last post: Dec. 3, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Jeff Brandt (Jeff Brandt) said on Nov. 27, 2008 at 11:51 am:
I second the motion to add Christmas Vacation to this list.
Andy Herren (Andy Herren) said on Nov. 28, 2008 at 3:28 pm:
Here's third cry for Christmas Vacation to be added! :)
Although the definitive one for me is the animated Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. It's so wonderful. I love Boris Karloff. And Chuck Jones.
Michell Eloy (Michell Eloy) said on Nov. 28, 2008 at 9:33 pm:
I'm nominating a Muppet Christmas Carol.
Lambo (unregistered user) said on Nov. 29, 2008 at 12:02 pm:
ummm... Die Hard!? Hello!? Greatest Christmas movie EVER!
Nikki (Nikki Blight) said on Nov. 26, 2008 at 8:06 am:
I've seen A Christmas Story so many times I cringe every year when the 24 hour marathon starts on TNT. Take that one off the list and add a real classic... National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
And it's Jack Skellington in Nightmare, not Jack Skeleton. ;)