Post by Rob W. Case on Dec 24, 2011 6:48:06 GMT -6
For me, Christmas has a special mood connected with it that sets itself apart from every other day of the year. And sometimes movies can help supplement that mood. Here are some Christmas titles that I am going to toss out there to possibly serve as some ideas to match the mood you might be looking for.
SUBSTANCE FOR THE SOUL: Themes of Redemption and Insight
The Nativity Story (2006)
My review for this film can be accessed at the link below.
makingsense.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=talking&action=display&thread=72
A Christmas Carol (1951)
Starring Alistair Sim, this portrayal of the story of Ebenezer Scrooge is probably the most famous one since its closest to the infamous and immortal1843 publication, and chronicles the progression of the hardening of his heart by greed and materialism, and how bad it consumes him, and affects his relationships with others, until the threat of his immortality comes to “warn” him of his behavior, while offering him another chance.
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
When a sense of hopelessness weighs heavy on a person’s heart, they resort to all sorts of ways to escape it, including suicide. When it appears as though George Bailey’s world is shattered for good, an angel by the name of Clarence brings to his attention how valuable his life is both to his family and the community.
Redemption, Insight, and FUN!!!
A Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Legendary British born actor Michael Caine plays Ebenezer Scrooge, Kermit the Frog is Bob Cratchett, and a whole host of Muppets play the supporting characters in this ever so enjoyable rendition of “A Christmas Carol.” This is a musical, with memorable songs, and an incredible score.
Music, a Moral, and Fun!!!
White Christmas (1954)
Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye play two ex-GI’s from World War 2 who have a vaudeville act together and come across two sisters (Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen), and go on the road together to not only do a show, but to wish a retired and forgotten general a Merry Christmas.
Fun and Funny:
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
This is a classic and a favorite that is always available at the end of the year. Chevy Chase reprises his role as Clark W. Griswald as perhaps the greatest adventure at Christmas is dealing with a house full of obscure relatives, and zany situations.
Home Alone (1990)
8 year old Chicagoan Kevin McCallister is accidentally left home alone when the power goes out at the house, an airplane has to be caught, and the person who counted all the children ends up mistaking a nosy neighbor for Kevin. Meanwhile, burglars (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) are on the prowl, counting on most of the people in the neighborhood to be out of town. By the time, they reach Kevin’s house, and realize that they are up against an 8 year old, they underestimate him, and move to take him on, not realizing that they are the ones being taken on by him.
Action Packed:
Lethal Weapon (1987)
Veteran Cop Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) pairs up with Martin Riggs, a newly widowed cop with emotional issues and suicidal tendencies to stop a gang of drug smugglers. Richard Donner directs.
Die Hard (1988)
John McClane (Bruce Willis) is a New York City Detective who travels to Los Angeles to spend Christmas with his wife, but a group of terrorists people in the Nakatomi Plaza building hostage, and McClane must try to stop the terrorists and rescue everyone trapped in the building.
Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
It’s Christmas once again and John McClane is waiting for his wife to land at Washington Dulles International Airport. In the meantime, terrorists take over the air traffic control system, and McClane must stop them so that his wife’s plane, and others can land safely on the ground, instead of circling in the air repeatedly until they run out of gas and crash. And in this pursuit, all sorts of obstacles are thrown in his way.
SUBSTANCE FOR THE SOUL: Themes of Redemption and Insight
The Nativity Story (2006)
My review for this film can be accessed at the link below.
makingsense.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=talking&action=display&thread=72
A Christmas Carol (1951)
Starring Alistair Sim, this portrayal of the story of Ebenezer Scrooge is probably the most famous one since its closest to the infamous and immortal1843 publication, and chronicles the progression of the hardening of his heart by greed and materialism, and how bad it consumes him, and affects his relationships with others, until the threat of his immortality comes to “warn” him of his behavior, while offering him another chance.
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
When a sense of hopelessness weighs heavy on a person’s heart, they resort to all sorts of ways to escape it, including suicide. When it appears as though George Bailey’s world is shattered for good, an angel by the name of Clarence brings to his attention how valuable his life is both to his family and the community.
Redemption, Insight, and FUN!!!
A Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Legendary British born actor Michael Caine plays Ebenezer Scrooge, Kermit the Frog is Bob Cratchett, and a whole host of Muppets play the supporting characters in this ever so enjoyable rendition of “A Christmas Carol.” This is a musical, with memorable songs, and an incredible score.
Music, a Moral, and Fun!!!
White Christmas (1954)
Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye play two ex-GI’s from World War 2 who have a vaudeville act together and come across two sisters (Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen), and go on the road together to not only do a show, but to wish a retired and forgotten general a Merry Christmas.
Fun and Funny:
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
This is a classic and a favorite that is always available at the end of the year. Chevy Chase reprises his role as Clark W. Griswald as perhaps the greatest adventure at Christmas is dealing with a house full of obscure relatives, and zany situations.
Home Alone (1990)
8 year old Chicagoan Kevin McCallister is accidentally left home alone when the power goes out at the house, an airplane has to be caught, and the person who counted all the children ends up mistaking a nosy neighbor for Kevin. Meanwhile, burglars (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) are on the prowl, counting on most of the people in the neighborhood to be out of town. By the time, they reach Kevin’s house, and realize that they are up against an 8 year old, they underestimate him, and move to take him on, not realizing that they are the ones being taken on by him.
Action Packed:
Lethal Weapon (1987)
Veteran Cop Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) pairs up with Martin Riggs, a newly widowed cop with emotional issues and suicidal tendencies to stop a gang of drug smugglers. Richard Donner directs.
Die Hard (1988)
John McClane (Bruce Willis) is a New York City Detective who travels to Los Angeles to spend Christmas with his wife, but a group of terrorists people in the Nakatomi Plaza building hostage, and McClane must try to stop the terrorists and rescue everyone trapped in the building.
Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990)
It’s Christmas once again and John McClane is waiting for his wife to land at Washington Dulles International Airport. In the meantime, terrorists take over the air traffic control system, and McClane must stop them so that his wife’s plane, and others can land safely on the ground, instead of circling in the air repeatedly until they run out of gas and crash. And in this pursuit, all sorts of obstacles are thrown in his way.