25 Days of Christmas Movies (2018)

[snobird]

6th Annual 25 Days Of Christmas Movies!

Thanks everyone for being a part of this great event every year, enjoy the movies and enjoy this thread.


We will be doing 2 prizes this year with both of them being a $5 Amazon gift card, stay tuned to the section below for updates on the giveaways

Since this is holiday based the goal here is to watch 25 Holiday/Christmas themed movies (any movie counts as long as you consider it a Holiday/Christmas movie) starting Dec.1st leading up to Christmas (we know holidays can be busy so watch as little or as many movies as you like). I am starting this early so feel free to start your holiday movies anytime and please give feedback etc on this event here.


Every time you watch a movie, make your post and give a rating and your thoughts on it. This should get everyone into the Christmas spirit and give us movie buffs ideas on movies we may not have seen.Please keep your thoughts generic and if you post spoilers, use the spoiler tags. The movies don't have to be on blu-ray.


Happy Holidays And Enjoy Everyone!!!!

- Epic Disaster; one of the worst out there
- Tad under average (2.5 would make it an average viewing)
- Above average
- Great Highly Recommended
- Masterpiece!; one of the best


Previous 25 Days of Christmas

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

Giveaway

We will use the same format as last year for the giveaway, I will make a post and the first person to reply to that post who has watched at least 2 movies and posted them to this thread before my post will win a $5 Amazon gift card.

Winner's List

1. CelluloidPal
2. HD Canuck

[october27]

Thanks for putting up the new thread. I'm going to start tonight or tomorrow and hopefully I will hit 25.

[snobird]

Originally Posted by october27

Thanks for putting up the new thread. I'm going to start tonight or tomorrow and hopefully I will hit 25.

No problem, thanks for being a part of of it every year.

[hagios]

12/7

cup of tea theatre





A true Christmas classic for me... love it's simplicity w/a great soundtrack by the Vienna Boys Choir! ...my cup of tea

[filmbuffTX]

Home Alone (1990)





Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)





National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)





National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure (2003)






Eight Crazy Nights (2002)


1/2



The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017)


1/2

[hagios]

12/8

cup of tea theatre



Line of Fire Parts 1 and 2



The holiday season holds little cheer for D.I. Jack Frost in this action-packed two parter. A local power station worker plunges to his death on the same day his home is vandalized. A crime squad detective is found murdered and the evidence points to police corruption. Frost takes the lead in the investigation and clashes with the dead detective's abrasive boss.The only season of A Touch of Frost that has a Christmas atmosphere. Always have enjoyed this series... my highest cup of tea!

[The Mad Kiwi]

6. Holiday Inn (1942) 1/2


Lots of great musical sequences to be found here, but I find the characters rather unlikable. Everyone's out for himself no matter what that means for the others. The Broadway version improves character motivations greatly. Still, it's a good time.

[CelluloidPal]

11/21:
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973) Still an annual fave.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) John Hughes' absolute best film. Flat out hilarious with a lot of heart and made that much better thanks to Steve Martin and John Candy giving what has to be one of their best performances here.
12/1:
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964) One of my faves each season. Cheaply and badly made but full of delight and charm plus it's a real laugh riot.
12/2:
*First time viewing*
Pinocchio's Christmas (1980) Looks like the magic has completely dispersed from the Animagic. Lame songs and an even lamer story. Just as bad as Rankin-Bass' Jack Frost.
A Christmas Carol (1936) Wasn't a fan of this MGM version when I first saw it but popped up on TCM and decided to give it another shake but didn't change anything for me. Still glamorous looking but marred by stiff acting and just overall dull.
12/3:
The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold (1981) *First time viewing* An improvement over Jack Frost and Pinocchio's Christmas but still forgettable.
12/4:
Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962) Feels incomplete but it's still charming and a real delight with many great songs.
12/5:
Bugs Bunny's Looney Christmas Tales (1979) Funny Looney Tunes compilation.
12/6:
Bah Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas (2006)
A really funny and quite solid Looney Tunes version of A Christmas Carol.
Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas Special 3D (2011) *First time viewing*
Some amusing moments here and there but just sub standard.
12/7:
Christmas Evil (1980) Got the chance to see this last night on the big screen. It was interesting to see this with a audience and was a real treat. Still manages to be a truly effective horror piece despite a lot of shortcomings due to its low budget.
12/8:
A Garfield Christmas Special (1987) My fave of the many Garfield specials of the 80s. Funny with many sweet moments.
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) The original and still the best.
Bruno The Kid (Episode 29-"The Last Christmas) Found this deep, deep, deep in my Christmas special VHS archives.
I watched this series when it originally aired and was actually fun to watch and this Christmas episode is just as enjoyable.
12/9:
It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947) This has become one of my seasonal faves. Despite its far fetched plot, the film is filled to the brim with humor, joy, delight and heart with charismatic Don DeFore leading the way.
12/10:
I'll Be Seeing You (1945) *First time viewing* A heavy yet solid, engaging and moving romantic drama. Ginger Rogers gives an excellent dramatic performance as does Joseph Cotten as the WWII soldier trying to overcome his PTSD. Shirley Temple's character, though well acted by Temple, was a bit annoying at points.
12/11:
A Christmas Carol (1984) Such a great adaptation and ties with the 1951 version as my fave.
12/12:
Regular Show-Season 4, Episode 9 "The Christmas Episode"
Really delightful and humorous episode. Loaded with many references that the show's known for and one of the best use of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Carol of the Bells.
12/13:
Uncle Nick (2015) *First time viewing* Take National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation or The Ref then take the vulgarity and dark humor of Bad Santa, make it more vulgar, creepier and even more darker and you have this movie. More awkward, cringeworthy and flat out disturbing than actually funny but it does have a few funny moments plus a surprising amount of heart and cleverly ties the story to the infamous Ten Cent Beer Night incident.
Yogi First Christmas (1980) Feels standard but it's solid enough, delightful and overall enjoyable full length Hanna-Barbera TV special.
12/14:
Christmas in Connecticut (1945) A partial failed attempt at screwball comedy. The plot's far fetched and outright stupid with plot holes big enough to drive a eighteen wheeler thru but thanks to the natural charm of Barbara Stanwyck, S.Z. Sakall delivering many of the film's laughs and some delight sprinkled on, it manages to be quite enjoyable.
12/15:
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
12/16:
Goof Troop: Have Yourself A Goofy Little Christmas (1993)
Winnie The Pooh and Christmas, Too (1993) This one always brings a smile to my face. So sweet and adorable.
Bluetoes, The Christmas Elf (1988) Another one I found on one of many old Christmas tapes. A real sub standard effort.
Babar and Father Christmas (1986) Lovable, funny and outright charming.
A Family Circus Christmas (1979) *First time viewing* Adorable with a lot of beautiful music (Sarah Vaughn sings the main song, The Dreamer) but the kids got annoying after a while.
The Trolls and The Christmas Express *First time viewing* (1980) Subpar with stupid trolls and obnoxious elves. Roger Miller's presence made this even tolerable.
Dot and Santa Claus (1981) *First time viewing* Weird and scattershot with a heavy handed enviromental message but it's watchable thanks to its chuckle inducing dirt cheap live action/animation and some fun songs throughout.
12/17:
Dial Code Santa Claus (1989) *First time viewing* I'm not sure how to describe this one. It's Home Alone before Home Alone but bloodier and outright sinister. It has some tense moments and some nifty camerawork but also has a lot of campy moments you can't help but laugh hysterically at. This was a hoot for sure and joins Santa Claus Conquers the Martians as one of the most bizarre Christmas films.
12/18:
Frosty's Winter Wonderland (1976) Watchable "sequel" to Frosty the Snowman despite the lame plot. Andy Griffith did well with the narration and singing. Caught this on AMC on-demand and it's an major picture improvement from when Freeform used to run it plus there were portions that I didn't even know was there.
12/19:
The Nutcracker Prince (1990) *First time viewing* 1/2 Dull, lifeless, downright uninspired and borderline terrible adaptation of the Nutcracker story. Tchaikovsky's music was poorly utilized, the voice work was weak as was the script. The love theme and a somewhat amusing flashback segment kept this from totally sucking.
12/20:
Trading Places (1983) *35th Anniversary* Got to see this again on the big screen here and after 25 years, it's STILL remains pure comedy gold.
12/21:
White Christmas (1954) Such a great movie musical with great songs from Irving Berlin, lots of humor, marvelous dance numbers and gorgeous Vistavision/Technicolor images. Crosby, Kaye, Clooney and Ellen make for a great on screen team plus there's Mary Wickes stealing all the scenes that she appeared in and Dean Jagger giving a terrific performance as General Waverly. A true feel good and heartfelt Christmas movie.
12/22:
The Lawrence Welk Show Christmas Reunion (1985) 1/2 Another one I found among my old VHS Christmas recordings. If you're into the champagne music genre, it's an interesting watch as this is a segment of variety programming that doesn't exist anymore.
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) Nice moments here and there and memorable Vince Guaraldi music but borders on being a downer.
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown (1992) I've always found this one better than A Charlie Brown Christmas.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) A bonafide Christmas comedy classic without question.
12/23:
Yogi Bear's All-Star Comedy Caper (1982)
Christmas Comes to Pacland (1982) A fun nostalgic trip.
It's A Spongebob Christmas (2012)
Santa Claus (1959) *First time viewing* What the f*** did I just watch? Was Rene Cardona high when he made this? This will be better viewed either through MST3K or after a few glasses of Eggnog spiked with every known liquor known to man. Santa Claus Conquers The Martians this ain't, clearly.
Scrooge (1970) An excellent old school big budget musical and it feels as such with many great songs and well executed choreographed numbers. Albert Finney adds a couple of little touches in his portrayal as Ebenezer Scrooge and he does quite an excellent job of it.
Scrooged *30th Anniversary*
12/24:
Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker (1991) *First time viewing* This one wasn't half bad. A surprisingly decent story, nifty special effects and a neat little score makes this far superior than all the other entries in the series and also makes for some weird, twisted holiday fun.
Frosty The Snowman (1969) Delightful and fun filled Rankin-Bass animated special.
Red Christmas (2017) *First time viewing* Dull and downright awful "aborted fetus revenge" movie. Filled with obnoxious, unlikable and stupid characters and lacks any kind of tension, suspense or even logic. Dee Wallace was the sole component that made this even watchable.

[FilmKoala]

You know what? I'm going to give this a serious try this year.

[HD Canuck]

1. Peanuts: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
2. Peanuts: The Mayflower Voyagers
3. Garfield's Thanksgiving

[HD Canuck]

Previously watched:

[Show spoiler]1. Peanuts: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
2. Peanuts: The Mayflower Voyagers
3. Garfield's Thanksgiving

4. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

It was only about 7 years ago I got back into this movie. Prior I had only watched it maybe twice since it came out. Now it's an annual watch like Christmas Vacation. So good. Maybe Candy's best. And I found it funny that Ryan Reynolds paid homage in Deadpool 2 with Wade reading Candy's book "The Canadian Mounted".

[Martoto]

Originally Posted by HD Canuck

4. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

It was only about 7 years ago I got back into this movie. Prior I had only watched it maybe twice since it came out. Now it's an annual watch like Christmas Vacation. So good. Maybe Candy's best. And I found it funny that Ryan Reynolds paid homage in Deadpool 2 with Wade reading Candy's book "The Canadian Mounted".

I don't know why but I always found Candy speculating what the temperature is possibly the funniest thing in the movie. "One?"

[HD Canuck]

Previously watched:

[Show spoiler]1. Peanuts: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
2. Peanuts: The Mayflower Voyagers
3. Garfield's Thanksgiving
4. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

5. Funny Farm

Technically not a full-on Christmas movie, but the Norman Rockwell Christmas part, IMO, can make it a Christmas flick. Haven't seen it in years. Good one to revisit.

6. Bad Santa



Raunchy Christmas fun! What more could be said.

7. Bad Santa 2



1st time viewing. Not as good as the first, but OK. More vulgar than the first. Bernie Mac and John Ritter's absence is felt in this one. RIP boys.

[hagios]

12/11

cup of tea theatre



The Christmas Story(a/k/a Dennis & Christmas)



Dennis goes crazy trying to find gifts. I've always enjoyed that little 'menace'!

[HD Canuck]

Previously watched:

[Show spoiler]1. Peanuts: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
2. Peanuts: The Mayflower Voyagers
3. Garfield's Thanksgiving
4. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
5. Funny Farm
6. Bad Santa
7. Bad Santa 2

8. A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

More raunchy fun!



9. The Nativity Story

1st viewing. Not bad, not great. Would've been better if it was a little more grittier.



10. Holiday Inn

Decent classic, but don't know whether to laugh or cringe at the black face part.



11. White Christmas

Another classic. "Bing Crosby tap dancing with Danny f****ing Kaye!" -Clark Griswold



12. Mickey's Christmas Carol

A childhood favorite.

[oilers73]

I enjoyed the month of October because I love Halloween and horror movies. Christmas has always made me very sad (I don't know why) and there are only a few yuletide movies I enjoy. I won't be able to handle this challenge, but I wish the best of luck (and fun) to those of you can.

[filmbuffTX]

Home for the Holidays (1995)





A good edgy Thanksgiving comedy; directed by Jodie Foster with a great cast.

[Bullitt]

I love Christmas and the run up to it.
I'm not a fan of "too early" so I'll start in December.🎅

[Martoto]

Originally Posted by Bullitt

I love Christmas and the run up to it.
I'm not a fan of "too early" so I'll start in December.🎅

It's ok to start with something like Planes, Trains & Automobiles about now though.

[Bullitt]

Originally Posted by Martoto

It's ok to start with something like Planes, Trains & Automobiles about now though.

I could but it's one that's included in my December pile usually.
Great film and still makes me laugh after seeing it sooo many times.