Saturday, December 8, 2007

Favorite Christmas Movies

I love to watch Christmas movies, but I do have a few favorites. One is A Christmas Carol, the REALLY old one made in 1938 with Reginald Owen. I remember the grammar school I attended would show this one every year right before Christmas. Usually the one shown on television is the the 1951 version with Alastair Sim, which I also like.

I also love It's A Wonderful Life, probably my all time favorite movie. My hubby doesn't share my love for these old movies (sniff), in fact he doesn't like to watch anything in black and white unless it features Moe, Larry, and Curly-nyuk nyuk!

And here's a newer one, made this century, that I absolutely love:



It's a sad but inspiring story about a young boy who wants to buy a special Christmas gift for his dying mother. And it's also the story of an attorney who's been focusing more on his job than his family. Fate brings these two together on Christmas Eve at a local department store and what happens next still makes me cry no matter how many times I watch this movie. Lifetime is showing The Christmas Shoes tomorrow (Dec 9) at 7pm est, if you're interested. And if you do plan on watching, keep a box of tissues nearby.

I also love A Charlie Brown Christmas. I guess that one's not really a movie, but it just doesn't feel like Christmas until I see it.

And I confess, I still try to catch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Maybe it's because I can really relate to that "Misfit" song.

What is your favorite Christmas movie or Christmas special?

2 comments:

... said...

i love the rudolf movie and some of the old classics, too. but i love a new one just as much - ELF! it makes me laugh and brings a tear to my eye in the end.

hope you're enjoying your weekend.

Lynne said...

Haven't seen "ELF" yet, but I know my sister has the dvd. Have to remember to borrow it the next time I visit.

Hope you're also enjoying your weekend, Diana.