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kevin87 · 12-20-2023, 06:19 PM

Eyes Wide Shut is a Christmas movie too then, right?:P

I categorize certain movies as either "Christmas" or "seasonal." Christmas movies involve the actual holiday as a plotpoint, seasonal movies take place in December around the holiday but aren't about it. Things like Christmas With the Kranks and Christmas Vacation are obviously "Christmas movies" but then stuff like Die Hard and The Holiday or Last Holiday are "seasonal movies" but there are also gray areas like Love Actually where it's heavily set around Christmas activities but it could have been changed to something else and it'd basically be the same.

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Originally Posted by mwynn

I don't think we ever mention Thanksgiving movies, or pretty much any other Holiday themed movies, even though they all would have examples.

If you like Happiest Season, watch it's Thanksgiving cousin Lez Bomb

Atomic Salad · 12-21-2023, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kevin87

Eyes Wide Shut is a Christmas movie too then, right?:P

Stanis · 12-21-2023, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic Salad

Yes. Of course.

Jigram Clickendale · 12-20-2023, 08:10 PM

Any love for Rosemary's Baby as a Christmas film? There's an entire Christmas segment in the movie, and the story is basically a satanic take on the Nativity. I watch it every year on the Christmas build up!

hungrywives · 12-20-2023, 11:53 PM

Maybe it's just me but I don't really think about Lethal Weapon as a Christmas movie. But I do think about Die Hard as a Christmas movie. Why is that? Lethal Weapon is as much about Christmas as Die Hard is, maybe even more so, but when someone says "Christmas movie" one of the first that comes to mind is Die Hard. Not Lethal Weapon. Is it because Die Hard actually takes place on Christmas Eve over the course of just one night while Lethal Weapon is spread out over like a week? Doesn't make sense. Like I said, maybe it's just me.

MassiveMovieBuff · 12-21-2023, 12:38 AM

I've never understood why a film set during Christmas time and makes it VERY apparent (Die Hard 1&2 for example) can't be considered a Christmas film. It seems like a knee jerk reaction that a Christmas film needs to be appropriate for the entire family and/or have a Christmas message.

I remember arguing with my dad back in the day whether Scrooged was a "Christmas film" or not. I argued for it while he argued against it. He called it a "Christmas themed film." Seems like such a bizarre film to have that argument over since it's a modernized version of the Charles Dickens story. Sure it's a comedy with some adult humor and has a modernized cynical edge but that doesn't matter whatsoever AFAIC.

HipsterTrash · 12-21-2023, 11:15 AM

I think people just want alternative Christmas film choices as oppose to the usual suspects (Grinch, Christmas Story, Elf). So that's why people pick Die Hard cause it's a damn fine film.

But I do feel like changing it up this year. Gotta rewatch Kiss Kiss Bang Bang for like the 100th time.

Guydowood · 12-21-2023, 11:34 AM

The Silent Night, Deadly Night series
Violent Night
Trading Places

Or for your consideration the Elm Street series, I mean after all Freddy must have some Christmas spirit since he wears a green and red sweater ��

The Sovereign · 12-21-2023, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HipsterTrash

I think people just want alternative Christmas film choices as opposed to the usual suspects

Exactly - that’s it.

Member-866753 · 12-21-2023, 12:59 PM

Any love for Frankenheimer’s Reindeer Games? Never seen it and almost fired it up last night.

mwynn · 12-21-2023, 01:00 PM

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Any love for Frankenheimer’s Reindeer Games? Never seen it and almost fired it up last night.

Posted on previous page.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...2&postcount=39

Member-866753 · 12-21-2023, 01:17 PM

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Posted on previous page.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...2&postcount=39

I was looking for thoughts on it.

Leafbuc · 12-24-2023, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HipsterTrash

I think people just want alternative Christmas film choices as oppose to the usual suspects (Grinch, Christmas Story, Elf). So that's why people pick Die Hard cause it's a damn fine film.

Maybe. For me "Die Hard" pairs perfectly with "Home Alone" and "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" almost every year, even though the latter is not really about Christmas at all.

HipsterTrash · 12-21-2023, 02:04 PM

(I know it's obviously a Christmas movie but I just want more people to see this.)

Tokyo Godfathers

RevolverOcelScott · 12-21-2023, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HipsterTrash

(I know it's obviously a Christmas movie but I just want more people to see this.)

Tokyo Godfathers

[Show spoiler]

I watched this with my wife who is not super into anime and she really enjoyed it as well. Wish we had waited, because Regal is showing it soon!

Mikezilla3k · 12-21-2023, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HipsterTrash

(I know it's obviously a Christmas movie but I just want more people to see this.)

Tokyo Godfathers

[Show spoiler]

Damn I wish I saw it in theaters lately.

Torgon · 12-21-2023, 02:26 PM

Dad: Ok, kids; what do you want to do today.

Susie (5 years old): We want to decorate the house and tree for Christmas.

Jimmy (8 years old): and make Christmas cookies too.

Mom: Sounds like a plan and we’ll watch Christmas movies all day too.

Dad: None of those sappy Hallmark movies, dear. We are watching real Christmas movies today. We are going to watch Rudolph, Frosty, Die Hard, and The Little Drummer Boy. Those are truly memorable family Christmas movies. Right kids?

Jimmy: Bumbles bounce! Ho ho ho!!

Susie: Yippie Ki-yay Mother ****er!!!

RCRochester · 12-21-2023, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgon

Dad: Ok, kids; what do you want to do today.

Susie (5 years old): We want to decorate the house and tree for Christmas.

Jimmy (8 years old): and make Christmas cookies too.

Mom: Sounds like a plan and we’ll watch Christmas movies all day too.

Dad: None of those sappy Hallmark movies, dear. We are watching real Christmas movies today. We are going to watch Rudolph, Frosty, Die Hard, and The Little Drummer Boy. Those are truly memorable family Christmas movies. Right kids?

Jimmy: Bumbles bounce! Ho ho ho!!

Susie: Yippie Ki-yay Mother ****er!!!

SMH, not everything that's a Christmas movie needs to be family friendly. Adults celebrate Christmas too you know.

Torgon · 12-21-2023, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RCRochester

SMH, not everything that's a Christmas movie needs to be family friendly. Adults celebrate Christmas too you know.

Yes, I know. But I knew I would get the same tired old cyclical argument that has been going on and on, lol.

RCRochester · 12-21-2023, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgon

Yes, I know. But I knew I would get the same tired old cyclical argument that has been going on and on, lol.

So you were basically trolling

12-21-2023, 12:38 AM	#6
MassiveMovieBuff Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2014 4K collection:411 Blu-ray collection:1629 DVD collection:97 Trading Score:3	I've never understood why a film set during Christmas time and makes it VERY apparent (Die Hard 1&2 for example) can't be considered a Christmas film. It seems like a knee jerk reaction that a Christmas film needs to be appropriate for the entire family and/or have a Christmas message. I remember arguing with my dad back in the day whether Scrooged was a "Christmas film" or not. I argued for it while he argued against it. He called it a "Christmas themed film." Seems like such a bizarre film to have that argument over since it's a modernized version of the Charles Dickens story. Sure it's a comedy with some adult humor and has a modernized cynical edge but that doesn't matter whatsoever AFAIC. Last edited by MassiveMovieBuff; 12-21-2023 at 12:58 AM.

12-21-2023, 02:26 PM	#17
Torgon Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:872 Blu-ray collection:2522 DVD collection:522 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	Dad: Ok, kids; what do you want to do today. Susie (5 years old): We want to decorate the house and tree for Christmas. Jimmy (8 years old): and make Christmas cookies too. Mom: Sounds like a plan and we’ll watch Christmas movies all day too. Dad: None of those sappy Hallmark movies, dear. We are watching real Christmas movies today. We are going to watch Rudolph, Frosty, Die Hard, and The Little Drummer Boy. Those are truly memorable family Christmas movies. Right kids? Jimmy: Bumbles bounce! Ho ho ho!! Susie: Yippie Ki-yay Mother ***er!!! Last edited by Torgon; 12-21-2023 at 03:56 PM.*

12-20-2023, 08:10 PM	#4
Jigram Clickendale Active Member Member since:Oct 2020 Location:Manchester	Any love for Rosemary's Baby as a Christmas film? There's an entire Christmas segment in the movie, and the story is basically a satanic take on the Nativity. I watch it every year on the Christmas build up!

12-20-2023, 11:53 PM	#5
hungrywives Special Member Member since:Oct 2012 4K collection:80 Blu-ray collection:2421 DVD collection:30	Maybe it's just me but I don't really think about Lethal Weapon as a Christmas movie. But I do think about Die Hard as a Christmas movie. Why is that? Lethal Weapon is as much about Christmas as Die Hard is, maybe even more so, but when someone says "Christmas movie" one of the first that comes to mind is Die Hard. Not Lethal Weapon. Is it because Die Hard actually takes place on Christmas Eve over the course of just one night while Lethal Weapon is spread out over like a week? Doesn't make sense. Like I said, maybe it's just me.

12-21-2023, 11:15 AM	#7
HipsterTrash Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2019 Location:Canada 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:2974	I think people just want alternative Christmas film choices as oppose to the usual suspects (Grinch, Christmas Story, Elf). So that's why people pick Die Hard cause it's a damn fine film. But I do feel like changing it up this year. Gotta rewatch Kiss Kiss Bang Bang for like the 100th time.

12-21-2023, 11:34 AM	#8
Guydowood Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Guydowood 4K collection:1426 Blu-ray collection:3244 DVD collection:74 MA collection:1255 Digital collection:1619 iTunes collection:1511 Prime collection:1266 Blu-ray reviews: 4275 Trading Score:53	The Silent Night, Deadly Night series Violent Night Trading Places Or for your consideration the Elm Street series, I mean after all Freddy must have some Christmas spirit since he wears a green and red sweater ��

12-21-2023, 12:59 PM	#10
Member-866753 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2023 4K collection:82 Blu-ray collection:248 DVD collection:6	Any love for Frankenheimer’s Reindeer Games? Never seen it and almost fired it up last night.

12-21-2023, 02:04 PM	#14
HipsterTrash Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2019 Location:Canada 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:2974	(I know it's obviously a Christmas movie but I just want more people to see this.) Tokyo Godfathers

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