25 Days of Christmas/Holiday Movies (2021) - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

CelluloidPal · 11-16-2021, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R3P0

the 94 remake has nothing on the original

The 1994 remake works on its own merits and and it succeeds. It never tries to replace or surpass the original. It's one of the few remakes done right.

CRT-4-ME · 11-16-2021, 10:53 PM

11/16/21: Die Hard (1988)

- Never gets old.

snobird · 11-17-2021, 01:35 PM

Watched List:

11/6 - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
11/7 - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2

CRT-4-ME · 11-17-2021, 10:35 PM

11/17/21: Die Hard II: Die Harder (1990)

- As timeless as the first.

CRT-4-ME · 11-19-2021, 12:48 AM

11/18/21: Rambo: First Blood (1982)

- Another recommendation from a previous thread which pointed out that the events in this film do in fact take place at Christmas time. The few small Christmas trees in the Police Station and the decor of the building that got blown to bits are a couple of subtle hints. It's deeper and darker than the Die Hards but still makes a good addition to the annual must watch list.

CRT-4-ME · 11-19-2021, 11:12 PM

11/19/21: Ghostbusters II (1989) 1/2 - Rewatch. While there are some genuinely funny moments it's just not as engaging as the first film.

CRT-4-ME · 11-21-2021, 06:41 AM

11/20/21: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (1970)

- A cheery Santa Claus origin story that incidentally "explains" how many of the things we take for granted became associated with the season. The musical performances are what set this one apart from the rest of the Rankin-Bass specials in my opinion.

october27 · 11-21-2021, 09:11 AM

I always look forward to this thread and will be very busy in December so I have to start now to be able to see all my favorites and hit 25. Thank you for starting the thread and Happy Holidays to all.

1. The Nightmare Before Christmas

This film is always my bridge from holiday to holiday as my last watch for Halloween movies and my first for Christmas and holiday movies. I love the fun characters and cool gothic atmosphere that only Tim Burton can bring. I'm not a big fan of musicals but I always enjoy this one.

CRT-4-ME · 11-22-2021, 08:42 PM

11/21/21: Home Alone (1990)

11/22/21: Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992)

Daniel Stern's slapstick in both movies is priceless and always has me rolling with laughter no matter how many times I've seen it.

Zivouhr · 11-22-2021, 10:12 PM

Gremlins, which I saw in theaters back in the 80s as a kid, is my new Christmas Holiday special to watch each year before Christmas, in addition to many of the classics.
The whole Christmas snow, decorations, holiday store shopping with Gizmo in the race car, gingerbread cookies, Gremlins being ground up in the drink mixer.

CelluloidPal · 11-25-2021, 01:51 AM

11/24:
*Annual Thanksgiving staples*

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)

When I hear "Little Birdie", I know the holiday season has arrived.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

MassiveMovieBuff · 11-25-2021, 07:54 AM

11/24

1. Sleepless in Seattle

(Not entirely a holiday film but the first 30 minutes take place between Christmas and New Year's)
2. The Nightmare Before Christmas

11/25
1. Addams Family Values

october27 · 11-25-2021, 07:17 PM

2. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

All the kids are having Thanksgiving dinner which for some reason is being prepared by Snoopy. He comes up with toast, popcorn, pretzels and jelly beans. This also features Lucy tricking Charlie Brown into attempting to kick the football and then pulling the ball at the last moment causing Charlie to fall. I don't remember seeing this growing up so very cool to have it included in the Blu holiday set.

[Show spoiler]

MifuneFan · 11-25-2021, 07:27 PM

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles -

An Arthur Thanksgiving -

1/2

s2mikey · 11-25-2021, 07:33 PM

The Chronicles of Narnia. I know, the movie isnt great but its good, IMO and works for a Christmas film. Then, the usual: Die Hard, Planes/Trains, etc, etc.

MassiveMovieBuff · 11-25-2021, 11:05 PM

11/25 continued...

2. Scent of a Woman

3. Son in Law

4. Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Happy Thanksgiving!

HD Canuck · 11-26-2021, 01:24 AM

Let the holiday viewings begin!

Watched:
* Indicates first viewing

1. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

HD Canuck · 11-28-2021, 05:05 AM

Watched:
* Indicates first viewing

[Show spoiler]

2. Garfield's Thanksgiving
3. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
4. The Mayflower Voyagers

Lordy · 11-28-2021, 06:23 AM

My 25+ Days of Christmas/Holiday Movies (2021) - Films specifically about Christmas or films that have at least one scene set at Christmastime.

Nov. 26, 2021: Match Point

Nov. 27, 2021: Rocky

1/2

Nov. 28, 2021: The Shop Around the Corner

The French Connection

HD Canuck · 12-01-2021, 07:34 PM

Watched:
* Indicates first viewing

[Show spoiler]

5. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
6. Elf
*7. The Man Who Invented Christmas

1st viewing of...

I liked the story. But I think it needs a rewatch. The pacing was a little slow and the sound seemed to be quiet in places. Hence two less Santas.

11-25-2021, 07:54 AM	#12
MassiveMovieBuff Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2014 4K collection:414 Blu-ray collection:1627 DVD collection:97 Trading Score:3	11/24 1. Sleepless in Seattle (Not entirely a holiday film but the first 30 minutes take place between Christmas and New Year's) 2. The Nightmare Before Christmas 11/25 1. Addams Family Values Last edited by MassiveMovieBuff; 11-25-2021 at 01:41 PM.

11-25-2021, 07:17 PM	#13
october27 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:191 Blu-ray collection:770 Blu-ray reviews: 112 Trading Score:103	2. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving All the kids are having Thanksgiving dinner which for some reason is being prepared by Snoopy. He comes up with toast, popcorn, pretzels and jelly beans. This also features Lucy tricking Charlie Brown into attempting to kick the football and then pulling the ball at the last moment causing Charlie to fall. I don't remember seeing this growing up so very cool to have it included in the Blu holiday set. [Show spoiler] 1. The Nightmare Before Christmas

11-28-2021, 05:05 AM	#18
HD Canuck Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Calgary, AB, Canada 4K collection:122 Blu-ray collection:1486 DVD collection:219 Digital collection:1536 iTunes collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1	Watched: * Indicates first viewing [Show spoiler]1. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles 2. Garfield's Thanksgiving 3. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 4. The Mayflower Voyagers

11-28-2021, 06:23 AM	#19
Lordy Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:441 Blu-ray collection:5098 DVD collection:1136	My 25+ Days of Christmas/Holiday Movies (2021) - Films specifically about Christmas or films that have at least one scene set at Christmastime. Nov. 26, 2021: Match Point Nov. 27, 2021: Rocky 1/2 Nov. 28, 2021: The Shop Around the Corner The French Connection Last edited by Lordy; 11-28-2021 at 05:15 PM.

11-16-2021, 10:53 PM	#2
CRT-4-ME Member Member since:Nov 2020	11/16/21: Die Hard (1988) - Never gets old.

11-17-2021, 01:35 PM	#3
snobird Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 Location:TN 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:488 Trading Score:42	Watched List: 11/6 - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 11/7 - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2

11-17-2021, 10:35 PM	#4
CRT-4-ME Member Member since:Nov 2020	11/17/21: Die Hard II: Die Harder (1990) - As timeless as the first.

11-19-2021, 12:48 AM	#5
CRT-4-ME Member Member since:Nov 2020	11/18/21: Rambo: First Blood (1982) - Another recommendation from a previous thread which pointed out that the events in this film do in fact take place at Christmas time. The few small Christmas trees in the Police Station and the decor of the building that got blown to bits are a couple of subtle hints. It's deeper and darker than the Die Hards but still makes a good addition to the annual must watch list.

11-19-2021, 11:12 PM	#6
CRT-4-ME Member Member since:Nov 2020	11/19/21: Ghostbusters II (1989) 1/2 - Rewatch. While there are some genuinely funny moments it's just not as engaging as the first film.

11-21-2021, 06:41 AM	#7
CRT-4-ME Member Member since:Nov 2020	11/20/21: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (1970) - A cheery Santa Claus origin story that incidentally "explains" how many of the things we take for granted became associated with the season. The musical performances are what set this one apart from the rest of the Rankin-Bass specials in my opinion.

11-21-2021, 09:11 AM	#8
october27 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:191 Blu-ray collection:770 Blu-ray reviews: 112 Trading Score:103	I always look forward to this thread and will be very busy in December so I have to start now to be able to see all my favorites and hit 25. Thank you for starting the thread and Happy Holidays to all. 1. The Nightmare Before Christmas This film is always my bridge from holiday to holiday as my last watch for Halloween movies and my first for Christmas and holiday movies. I love the fun characters and cool gothic atmosphere that only Tim Burton can bring. I'm not a big fan of musicals but I always enjoy this one.

11-22-2021, 08:42 PM	#9
CRT-4-ME Member Member since:Nov 2020	11/21/21: Home Alone (1990) 11/22/21: Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992) Daniel Stern's slapstick in both movies is priceless and always has me rolling with laughter no matter how many times I've seen it.

11-22-2021, 10:12 PM	#10
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Gremlins, which I saw in theaters back in the 80s as a kid, is my new Christmas Holiday special to watch each year before Christmas, in addition to many of the classics. The whole Christmas snow, decorations, holiday store shopping with Gizmo in the race car, gingerbread cookies, Gremlins being ground up in the drink mixer.

11-25-2021, 01:51 AM	#11
CelluloidPal Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2017	11/24: *Annual Thanksgiving staples* A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973) When I hear "Little Birdie", I know the holiday season has arrived. Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

11-25-2021, 07:27 PM	#14
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1145 Trading Score:69	Planes, Trains, and Automobiles - An Arthur Thanksgiving - 1/2

11-25-2021, 07:33 PM	#15
s2mikey Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Upstate, NY 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:303 Trading Score:40	The Chronicles of Narnia. I know, the movie isnt great but its good, IMO and works for a Christmas film. Then, the usual: Die Hard, Planes/Trains, etc, etc.

11-25-2021, 11:05 PM	#16
MassiveMovieBuff Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2014 4K collection:414 Blu-ray collection:1627 DVD collection:97 Trading Score:3	11/25 continued... 2. Scent of a Woman 3. Son in Law 4. Planes, Trains and Automobiles Happy Thanksgiving!

11-26-2021, 01:24 AM	#17
HD Canuck Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Calgary, AB, Canada 4K collection:122 Blu-ray collection:1486 DVD collection:219 Digital collection:1536 iTunes collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1	Let the holiday viewings begin! Watched: * Indicates first viewing 1. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

12-01-2021, 07:34 PM	#20
HD Canuck Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Calgary, AB, Canada 4K collection:122 Blu-ray collection:1486 DVD collection:219 Digital collection:1536 iTunes collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1	Watched: * Indicates first viewing [Show spoiler] 5. Miracle on 34th Street (1947) 6. Elf *7. The Man Who Invented Christmas 1st viewing of... I liked the story. But I think it needs a rewatch. The pacing was a little slow and the sound seemed to be quiet in places. Hence two less Santas.

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