Friday, December 4, 2009
We’ll Never Tire of These Holiday Movie Favorites!
Every year, one publication after another comes up with a list of the best holiday movies and programs. I’ve gone through at least a half-dozen of these lists, searching for the most popular holiday favorites, making a note of the films that popped up on almost everyone’s list. By my count, there are at least eight (and arguably many more) that we look forward to viewing year after year. I’ve listed them in no particular order, with the reasons we love watching them over and over. Which ones are your favorites?
- A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) – Charles M. Schulz’s animated PEANUTS special reminds us of the true meaning of the season.
- A Christmas Carol – the 1984 version starring George C. Scott was among the best of many versions produced (also the updated Scrooged starring Bill Murray).
- White Christmas (1954) – a sequel to 1942’s Holiday Inn, this Irving Berlin song & dance film features Bing Crosby and a talented cast, plus the beloved title song.
- Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) – one of many Rankin Bass stop-motion claymation holiday specials, including A Year Without Santa Claus, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, Frosty the Snowman and The Little Drummer Boy.
- How The Grinch Stole Christmas – most notable is the original with Boris Karloff from 1966, but Jim Carrey’s version of the mean green one in 2000 was magnificent.
- Miracle on 34th Street – (1947) with a young Natalie Wood and an Oscar-winning portrayal of Santa Claus by Edmund Gwenn.
- It’s A Wonderful Life – Frank Capra’s classic starring Jimmy Stewart remains as entertaining and inspirational as it was back in 1946.
- A Christmas Story (1983) – a heart-warming and humorous recollection of Christmas past as seen through the eyes of young Ralphie.
Many of these movies have spawned collectibles and clothing, and we at Betty’s Attic are happy to be able to offer them to you. Pick your favorites to brighten your holidays!
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