Nothing Like the Holidays Dec 20, 2008
December 12, 2008 - In a sea of cookie cutter Christmas movies, is a breath of fresh air. For once, learning happy lessons about life, love and the spirit of the holidays isn't done with slapstick pratfalls (Four Christmases) or maudlin sweetness (anything based on It's a Wonderful Life). (IGN FilmForce)
The Best Merry Scary Christmas Movies Dec 20, 2008
Slate on Day to Day for the week of Dec. 15. Slate stories on NPR's Day to Day. (Slate)
Here's one vote for ball, and not the mall Dec 19, 2008
In fact, I'll be watching a marathon of Christmas movies and television shows in preparation for the upcoming pigskin weekend ... Atlanta at Minnesota (-3 1/2) - Among the most underrated Christmas movies of all time has to be "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians." But don't take my word for it. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Free holiday movies at Lyceum Dec 19, 2008
"It's like the Old Faithful in town. Every year they know we're going to have Christmas movies and Santa in town," said Bulay. The Register Herald 2008. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
CAMPUS CLICKS: A treat for those attending the Vegas Bowl Dec 18, 2008
There are probably plenty "best Christmas movies" lists out there, but why waste your time with them when you can read That's So Fetch's list of the. Plenty holiday classics made the cut, but was there really any doubt Home Alone would take the top spot. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Movies inspire the holiday table Dec 18, 2008
Consider the role edible goodies play in some of America's most beloved Christmas movies ... Here, we set the table for a holiday-movie dinner that incorporates some of the most famous dishes from our favorite Christmas movies. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Manito holds Christmas event downtown Dec 16, 2008
We have classic outdoor Christmas movies, pin the nose on the reindeer, and face painting for the younger kids, said Lord, chairman of the event. Of course, Santa is the place where all of the little ones want to visit. (Pekin Times, IL)
Critic's Corner Dec 16, 2008
As for holiday favorites, I did a story about the ten best holiday specials that is still available on the website (Charlie Brown, Rudolph and Grinch are probably my top three), so let's talk about three seldom seen Christmas movies: "Miracle of Morgan's Creek," "The Ref" and "Remember the Night." Anytime they air, I'm there. Miller, WI: Apparently I am alone, but how does Heores survive when My Own Worst Enemy gets cancelled. (USA Today -- Life)
25 Christmas Movies Dec 13, 2008
Over the past 10 years or so, I've made every effort to establish myself as "the Christmas guy." My friends and family may be annoyed that I start playing Christmas carols on my car stereo no later than Nov. 1, but one thing that everyone can seem to enjoy together is the tradition of trying to cram in as many Christmas movies and television specials as possible during the weeks heading up to the big day ... "The Ref" is probably the most outright vicious of the dysfunctional-family Christmas... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Theater review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ is pure holiday fun Dec 12, 2008
BRAD'S TOP 10 CHRISTMAS MOVIES ... Here is a list of my favorite Christmas movies. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Movie review: Epic ‘Australia’ Dec 12, 2008
Here are the responses from last week s list of favorite Christmas movies. Thanks for the responses and keep them coming. (Santa Maria Times)
Children's Theater performs 'A Christmas Story' Dec 12, 2008
Weaver thinks it is this longing that has made "A Christmas Story" so popular for so long. For 25 years, the movie has been the gold standard of Christmas movies, the Red Ryder BB gun of Christmas presents. "Every kid wants something for Christmas, that one thing that we all focus on," said Weaver who is busy crafting her own plans to get that cell phone. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
QHC Deadline Dec 11, 2008
What's your favourite Christmas Movies. Weather. (CKWS)
A clever Dickens update Dec 11, 2008
You can navigate your way around the carol concerts and Christmas movies yourself, but I will draw your attention to A Christmas Carol (VisionTV, 9 p.m.) because it is a rather clever update of the classic that easily moves the morality tale to an impoverished housing estate in contemporary London. Eddie Scrooge (Ross Kemp of EastEnders) is the local loan shark who is spending Christmas Eve rebuffing a pair of begging street kids, repossessing a single mum's TV set, collecting his weekly payment... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Manito plans several special holiday events Dec 10, 2008
Strolling carolers will serenade downtown visitors on Friday night, Lord said, and classic Christmas movies also will be shown against the side of a building if the weather permits. Although the event will take place in any conditions, some of the night's planned activities depend on the weather, she said. (Pekin Times, IL)
Toys for Tots update Dec 10, 2008
At the middle school, a contest will be held by grade level and whichever grade donates the most toys will receive a movie day at school and get to watch Christmas movies. There will also be a dance for the middle school students on Friday, December 12 and the price of admission is a toy. (Cameron Observer, MO)
The Fives: What's your favorite Christmas movie of all time? Dec 9, 2008
It may be a better top 25 list, but feel free to suggest your own replacements into this list of the top five Christmas movies ever ... It's quite a testament to the author that a picture book written in rhymes could translate into not only one, but two of the most popular Christmas movies ever. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Top Seven Christmas Movie Posters Dec 8, 2008
Since that inconspicuous debut 111 years ago, a number of Christmas movies have graced the silver screen ... With Christmas movies have come a blizzard of promotional material: posters, lobby cards, pressbooks, ads and heralds. (Suite101.com)
Christmas brings comedy hit at the movies Dec 7, 2008
Welcome to The Courier-Mail. December 05, 2008 11:00pm. (Courier Mail)
Your favorite Christmas movie? Dec 4, 2008
I ve realized over the years, that my favorite Christmas movies are as much about memories and traditions as about the movie themselves. So it s no surprise then that my top five list has not changed much in the past 15 years except for one movie that came out in 2004. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Christmas Market this weekend Dec 4, 2008
The park, in addition to the Christmas tree that was lit, is decorated with displays depicting Christmas movies ... In addition, the library will be showing Christmas movies in the meeting room throughout the day. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
'Die Hard,' 'Home Alone' And More Of Our Favorite 'Secret' Christmas Movies Dec 3, 2008
Die Hard,' 'Home Alone' And More Of Our Favorite 'Secret' Christmas Movies ... To start, you can reach for the "secret" Christmas movies. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Families out together to enjoy 'Home Alone' Nov 29, 2008
It s one of the best Christmas movies around, Brown said. The Lions Club has sponsored a day-after-Thanksgiving film at the Egyptian for 15 or more years, longtime member Glenn Moody said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Dad to Dad: Christmas overload? Bring it on! Nov 29, 2008
The 20-year-old commercials for Rambo toys and Playschool dinosaurs that plays during the Muppets Family Christmas movie my mom taped off TV one of a select collection of Christmas movies we had to watch every year. One year when we were all pretty young, we went to open up the box of ornaments that had been stored away and found a box full of maggots. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
How to Have Cheap Christmas Fun wit... Nov 27, 2008
Watching Christmas Movies. Parents can rent popular Christmas movies for the family too ... Staging a Christmas play, starting a Christmas photo album, viewing Christmas lights and decorations, reading Christmas stories, watching Christmas movies, making your own Christmas cards, decorating Christmas trees and dressing up stuffed toys are just some cheap and fun ideas parents can try. (Suite101.com)
Main Street unwraps Christmas on the Square plans Nov 26, 2008
Main Street will provide some classic Christmas movies and cartoons for the kids to watch while working their way around the square, and the Dolci Doodlers will play traditional western and mountain holiday music on the stage. Mark you calendar and make plans to attend this traditional and time-honored Celina event. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
SHEENA BARNETT:Holiday happiness comes from unexpected places Nov 25, 2008
I love everything about the holidays: baking, spending time with family and friends, buying gifts, decorating, watching Christmas movies. Not this year. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
'Lyrics,' 'Fall' ably stretch the limits of hip-hop dance Nov 17, 2008
But as she immersed herself in Christmas movies, watching characters like the Grinch took her in a different direction. It ended up being a show about the weight of our past and how we deal with that weight, whether it's positive or negative, Moore says. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
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com: Lights, action, roll the holidays. Lights, action, roll the holidays. (Globe and Mail)
FAMILY: FRIENDS OR FAUX Nov 15, 2008
Not at all schmaltzy or sentimental, "A Christmas Tale" may be the perfect Christmas movie for people who hate Christmas movies ... There are few genres as disreputable as Christmas movies -- is anyone really looking forward to "Four Christmases'' any more than a fruitcake in the mail? -- so I cherish any movie like "A Christmas Tale,'' that tries to. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A Christmas Story DVD Review Nov 6, 2008
November 3, 2008 - Few Christmas movies have the rabid devotion of A Christmas Story. Based in part on Jean Shepherd's book In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash, the movie wasn't a big hit initially, but has progressively grown in popularity since its theatrical release in 1983. (IGN FilmForce)
All Hail: Life through the eyes of a freshman Oct 3, 2008
But I will leave you with the secret on how to live a fulfilling life: listen to a lot of Whitesnake, watch Christmas movies all year round (especially "Christmas with the Kranks") and drink a lot of Dr. Pepper. - Mark Garcia is a freshman communication studies major. (Northeastern News, MA)
WCDC meeting slated for Monday Sep 25, 2008
We will be having the lighting displays once again in the park with Christmas movies being depicted in the displays. If your business, civic organization or church would like to be responsible for one of the displays, you can contact me at 258-7835 or 552-7835. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
Reader Exchange: Walk down memory lane leads to potato-kale casserole Jul 13, 2008
Also, Cable s Lifetime Movie Network is celebrating Jolly July this month with Christmas movies every day, and at least one weekend-long marathon of the same. My July 3 visit to Coulee Region Cooks was great fun, as usual. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Fourth of July on TV Jul 4, 2008
Lifetime channel has a bizarre plan: women's Christmas movies in July, including "Finding John Christmas," "Holiday Switch" and "Lost Holiday: The Jim and Suzanne Shemwell Story." (Watching Lifetime movies is my idea of a lost holiday, by the way. . (New Haven Register, CT)
How much does hype determine Oscar outcomes? Feb 5, 2008
Likewise, it is obvious that the most anticipated horror movies come out in fall and that the ever-popular Christmas movies come out around Thanksgiving. This leaves January and February with the traditional holiday leftover crap. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
I Live in Fear Jan 30, 2008
Slate's guide to overlooked Christmas movies. posted Dec. 13, 2007. (Slate)
Days of many Christmases Jan 6, 2008
Watch classic Christmas movies. But every year it s the same. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
A reaction that points to the challenges for Catholicism Jan 1, 2008
And while Christmas movies and TV shows may not involve many mangers, they quietly - and profitably - ratify Christianity as the default US religion, as any Jew or Hindu can attest in December. " It's easy to blame Hollywood. But popular entertainment, with some exceptions, is more likely to cement existing attitudes than to create them. Interestingly, Hollywood targets are seldom liberal Christians or secular Jews, but fundamentalists and the Vatican - both of whom have firepower of their own.... (The Age)
Angie did come home for Christmas Dec 29, 2007
"We had some laughs sitting around watching Christmas movies with our hair wrapped in foil," Annette said. Angie stated she would not cut her hair again until she gets back from her second tour of duty in Iraq, then she will get it cut short. (Dowagiac News, MI)
EDC looks to aid Main Street retailers Dec 27, 2007
EDC Chairman Joe McGrail also talked about a breakfast with Santa, the Country Cinema showing Christmas movies, and other events that could occur the Saturday after the Friday tree-lighting. "Lots of things are possible," said Mr. McGrail, who went on to suggest that the commission should inquire with members of the Fall Festival Committee for ideas and people to help. (Town Times, CT)
The Golden Compass’ fantasy or propaganda? Dec 26, 2007
enjoy all the new Christmas movies and dont look for the worst in them like you do life and maybe they wont "harm" you as others suggest. " science over religion wrote on Dec 7, 2007 5:20 PM:" wow. (News Enterprise Online)
Your Christmas survival guide Dec 25, 2007
ABC Family will show a marathon all day today of classic Christmas movies including "The Year without a Santa Claus," "Frosty the Snowman" and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town.". NBC will show "It's a Wonderful Life" beginning at 7 p.m. tonight. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
CHRISTMAS MOVIES: Creature feature Dec 24, 2007
Call: (800) 877-3400. PHOTOS BY SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT. (Fresno Bee)
Britain's Queen Elizabeth goes global on YouTube Dec 24, 2007
Tune in to ABC Family for Christmas Movies starting Nov 21st. abcfamily. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Christmas around the world, but close at home Dec 23, 2007
Her and my mom watch Christmas movies together. My dad is always on the computer because he always gets computer stuff, said Borchardt. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
No question about this season Dec 23, 2007
An entertainment reporter on TV the other night presented her top 10 favorite Christmas movies. While I wouldn't have put her No. 1, the original "Home Alone," as my No. 1, I did agree with her that "Miracle on 34th Street," definitely belongs on the list. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Christmas Clashes 2007 Dec 22, 2007
Every year, different networks air classic Christmas movies or TV shows like Charlie Browns Christmas, in which Linus recites the Biblical account of Jesus birth ... Every year, different networks air classic Christmas movies or TV shows like Charlie Browns Christmas, in which Linus recites the Biblical account of Jesus birth. (Townhall.com)
Live blog: Share your holiday traditions Dec 21, 2007
Now, with my own kids grown, Christmas morning is mimosa's made with fresh OJ from my own trees & snuggling under the covers watching old Christmas movies, then lunch at the in laws ... We open gifts on Christmas Eve then sit back and listen to Christmas CDs, watch some Christmas movies on cable, or spin our annual favorite White Christmas ... We watch 'A Christmas Story,' and a few other Christmas movies, this year it will be 'The Nativity Story. (Florida Today)
Christmas Confidential Dec 21, 2007
This show also looks at the evolution of Santa Claus from stern disciplinarian to cuddly toy-delivery man, the best Christmas movies of all time (my fave is Bad Santa, starring Billy-Bob Thornton) and at folks who go overboard decorating their houses - some of the window displays would give Myer a run for its money. Quite a pleasant general-interest ramble. (The Age)
Singles invent Christmas celebrations with personal meaning Dec 20, 2007
"I hate Christmas movies and I hate Christmas music. But I do listen to 'Jingle Cats' every year. It's the only Christmas music I like.". E-mail comments to. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Winter Carnival spreads cheer, charity Dec 15, 2007
"This is really cool," said her older daughter, Britney, noting the Christmas movies playing on a big screen and other attractions for the pre-teen crowd. The Tanners' book stand is nestled between booths selling homemade fudge and cell phones, all part of an effort by event-planners to provide something of interest for every member of the family. (Pekin Times, IL)
It's A Wonderful Life Dec 15, 2007
A review of the Classic Christmas movie. The perfect film to enjoy during the holiday season. (Suite101.com)
A different perspective on Christmas Dec 15, 2007
What would you say are the three worst Christmas movies ever. A: (1) A Die Hard Christmas: Yippee-Ky-Yay, Fat Man. (Scranton Times, PA)
Best, Worst Christmas Movies Of All-Time Dec 15, 2007
Saturday, December 15, 2007, 8:18 am. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" (1965). (WNBC.com, NY)
Check out five modern Christmas favorites Dec 14, 2007
Or, take a look at my five favorite modern Christmas movies ... It s strange to say that gothic director Tim Burton made my list of favorite Christmas movies, but if you stop and think about it, he s not a bad match for the holidays: the Edward Scissorhands director almost always weaves a ribbon of wonder and awe through his films. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
more » Dec 13, 2007
In addition to that, the church now has a wide screen television in front of it showing clips from classic Christmas movies and visitors can tune into movie using a frequency on display at the church. I've seen people bring something to eat while they were waiting, Ferren said. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Entertainment Dec 13, 2007
In their sixth collaboration, Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton ("The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Sleepy Hollow") bring to the screen one of the year's most anticipated films, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. by Keira Knightley. Palatial England. Forbidden romance. Sound familiar? It certainly comes as no surprise, given that Joe Wright, director of the recent adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice," decided to follow his breakout success with "Atonement," a film with the same... (The Villanovan, PA)
Hark, the little angel zings me at Christmas Dec 13, 2007
I do my best to answer them, but I don't know how much longer I can hold her off, especially if we keep watching Christmas movies together. "Why are the Grinch's eyes yellow?". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Christmas Classic Movies Revisited Dec 12, 2007
That's a line from "Miracle on 34th Street," one of the great Christmas movies that can help get us in a holiday mood. For many of us, the holiday wouldn't be the same without them. (CBS News)
columnist: Call me a Grinch: I hate parts of Christmas. Dec 12, 2007
Bad Christmas movies: I cannot for the life of me understand producers' need to besmirch the good name of the classics like It's a Wonderful Life and Garfield's Christmas Special with drivel like Jack Frost and Jingle All the Way. I realize that a holiday structured around giving and pretty lights is just asking for a Hallmark Channel movie every year, but please show a little restraint. (Daily Collegian, PA)
PLAY TIME: BEST NEW BOARD GAMES, JUST IN TIME FOR HOLIDAY GIVING Dec 10, 2007
In Scenes, Steven Winn offers an essay on Christmas movies past and present as affirmations of family, for better or worse (Page 22). In Screens, check out Walter Addiego's multipart story on the controversial Afghanistan-based film "The Kite Runner" on Page 24, Susan King's interview with "Starting Out in the Evening" star Frank Langella on Page 26 and world traveler Edward Guthmann's piece on movies set in one of his newfound favorite cities (Venice, Italy) on Page 28. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Christmas With The Clauses Dec 10, 2007
When traffic to the North Pole is slow, Carlquist will watch Christmas movies and is sometimes joined by passing children. Page 1 of 3. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Family Affairs Dec 9, 2007
Think "Christmas movies," and the evergreen delights of "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946), "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947), "White Christmas" (1954) and the effervescent "Elf" (2003), starring Will Ferrell as a super-size Santa's helper in search of his identity in modern-day New York, serve up their cheering memories ... It's become a popular sport over the years to assemble lists of the worst Christmas movies ever ... Mocking Christmas movies is too easy, and not nearly as much fun as it used to... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
He dropped the (L) bomb on me! Dec 8, 2007
Cemeeli My Christmas movies are ... On of my favorite Christmas movies is Imitation of Life ... I m so glad we finally got some black Christmas movies i don t know how to act. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
