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AzPaul · 2 December 2023, 04:06 AM

Yup, it's that time of year. Same old, same olds on the tube. So, I'm wondering if you have any favorites Holiday/Christmas themed movies that are a little off the beaten path. We all know the old standards, but wondering if any of you might have a recommendation on something a bit less well known.

Obviously, all suggestions are welcome, but really looking for something suitable for the entire family.

For example, one I came across a few years ago and liked was, 'The Man who Invented Christmas'. I rather fanciful story about Charles Dickens and his inspiration for writing, 'A Christmas Carol'.

Blansky · 2 December 2023, 04:23 AM

Just the old standby.....

JTL31 · 2 December 2023, 04:24 AM

The Christmas Chronicles (2018). I wont give away the plot but suggest you check it out! Heart warming story about a family and a bit of a tear-jerker. But then again, I’m a female who can get misty eyed when given a good Hallmark card.

airchitect · 2 December 2023, 04:27 AM

I don’t know. Around here it’s the standards for sure. Home Alone has been played 642 times already by the kiddos. My wife has watched the same story unfold on hallmark 100 times too….. Regular woman leaves her big city fashion designer job for a week to visit her hometown. Meets very handsome Christmas Tree farmer who teaches her the true spirit of Christmas……and…..(dare I say? Dare! Dare!)……LOVE! After an internal struggle over her future, she leaves Springswaterfordsdale to head back to the city for an emergency client fitting only to realize she can’t be away from him! (Known him for 4 days). Drops her entire life and moves to the country to live with him and start a baby food business. And they lived happily ever after. Okay the last part was sort of stolen from Baby Boom but you get the picture.

Anyway hope there are some winners proposed moving forward….

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brandrea · 2 December 2023, 04:31 AM

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Just the old standby.....

You stole my Christmas ornament

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OmegaJJH · 2 December 2023, 04:45 AM

Watch it every year without fail.

(And cry every time)

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Dubshack · 2 December 2023, 06:09 AM

8 Bit Christmas!

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Blansky · 2 December 2023, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

You stole my Christmas ornament

I feel bad....

I'll return it after the holidays. Yippee Ki-Yay ..........

brandrea · 2 December 2023, 06:17 AM

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I feel bad....

I'll return it after the holidays. Yippee Ki-Yay ..........

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Romeojk · 2 December 2023, 10:16 AM

Christmas With the Kranks is pretty good, even though I like my classics too

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Romeojk · 2 December 2023, 10:18 AM

And Four Christmases is funny too. Vince Vaugh and Reese Witherspoon are great.

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Nice marmot · 2 December 2023, 10:22 AM

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

JGDSSD · 2 December 2023, 10:43 AM

Any of the hallmark christmas movies

AzPaul · 2 December 2023, 11:57 AM

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Any of the hallmark christmas movies

Are you talking about the one where the person goes back to their quaint hometown and falls in love again, or the one where the big city type goes to someone else's quaint hometown and falls in love again?

airchitect · 2 December 2023, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

Are you talking about the one where the person goes back to their quaint hometown and falls in love again, or the one where the big city type goes to someone else's quaint hometown and falls in love again?

Great minds think alike.

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East Bay Rider · 2 December 2023, 04:31 PM

My bride and I recently watched this one again. It's 35 years old and it still holds up.

NiJaRo1225 · 2 December 2023, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

Watch it every year without fail.

(And cry every time)

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This…one of my wife’s favorites, and we watch it every year during the holidays.

I’m an annual“Elf” guy myself….Will Ferrell in his wheelhouse. My kids roll their eyes and clear the room every year when I put it on…..but I will NOT be shamed.

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Moondoggy · 2 December 2023, 06:11 PM

I love to hate it…….Bad Santa.

pk552502 · 2 December 2023, 11:52 PM

Have you seen the family man with Nick Cage? I thought it was pretty good.

Calatrava r · 3 December 2023, 12:04 AM

The Bishop's Wife with Cary Grant and David Niven is always nice.

emersm · 3 December 2023, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

The Bishop's Wife with Cary Grant and David Niven is always nice.

One of my favorite Christmas movies.

Another oldie but goodie is "It happened on Fifth Avenue"

INC · 3 December 2023, 01:46 AM

All of the above

+ Die hard 2 + it was not a blockbuster, but I liked "Jingle All the Way" when I was young.

HHIslander · 3 December 2023, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Blansky

Just the old standby.....

Die Hard is the best. One of the few movies that never gets old.

We usually watch Trading Places too.

Blansky · 3 December 2023, 03:50 AM

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Die Hard is the best. One of the few movies that never gets old.

We usually watch Trading Places too.

“‘Come out the coast, we’ll get together, have a few laughs…’”

Fun facts you didn't know about Die Hard.

https://www.yardbarker.com/entertain...772467#slide_8

dddrees · 7 December 2023, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

The Bishop's Wife with Cary Grant and David Niven is always nice.

Yep, for me the old standards are those I knew when I grew up in the sixties and seventies and those just happen to be mostly before 1950 or so.

enjoythemusic · 7 December 2023, 11:45 AM

One of my faves.... Holiday Inn

PS: Unlike today's 2-second shots to shot to shot to shot, notice how long the takes are. Talent.

Speedbird-1 · 7 December 2023, 07:13 PM

There is, of course, only one, Christmas movie.

Frank Capra's timeless masterpiece.

Trailer
https://youtu.be/iLR3gZrU2Xo?si=_N-JLS1PDUYT1-zV

I've loved Donna Reed, all my life.

brandrea · 7 December 2023, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blansky

“‘Come out the coast, we’ll get together, have a few laughs…’”

Fun facts you didn't know about Die Hard.

https://www.yardbarker.com/entertain...772467#slide_8

brandrea · 7 December 2023, 08:37 PM

As a kid, we’d watch The Sound of Music as a family.

My dad sang in a gospel quartet for 65 years and music was part of our home.

samson66 · 7 December 2023, 10:24 PM

I've started to enjoy Four Christmases a little more each year. I remember being unimpressed when I saw it in the theater when it was released, but it seems to have aged well.

For some reason I can never turn Elf off, even though I've seen in a dozen times at least.

Bad Santa for after the kids go to sleep LOL

2 December 2023, 04:06 AM	#1
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,230	Holiday Movies Yup, it's that time of year. Same old, same olds on the tube. So, I'm wondering if you have any favorites Holiday/Christmas themed movies that are a little off the beaten path. We all know the old standards, but wondering if any of you might have a recommendation on something a bit less well known. Obviously, all suggestions are welcome, but really looking for something suitable for the entire family. For example, one I came across a few years ago and liked was, 'The Man who Invented Christmas'. I rather fanciful story about Charles Dickens and his inspiration for writing, 'A Christmas Carol'. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

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Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Berty Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,107	I love to hate it…….Bad Santa. __________________ Permanent social programs that finance and enable poor life choices usually keep the “intentions matter more than results” crowd in control. Never argue with a fool, as eventually it will be difficult to tell the difference.

7 December 2023, 11:45 AM	#26
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,617	One of my faves.... Holiday Inn PS: Unlike today's 2-second shots to shot to shot to shot, notice how long the takes are. Talent. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

2 December 2023, 04:24 AM	#3
JTL31 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Janet Location: USA Posts: 3,147	The Christmas Chronicles (2018). I wont give away the plot but suggest you check it out! Heart warming story about a family and a bit of a tear-jerker. But then again, I’m a female who can get misty eyed when given a good Hallmark card.

2 December 2023, 04:27 AM	#4
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,785	I don’t know. Around here it’s the standards for sure. Home Alone has been played 642 times already by the kiddos. My wife has watched the same story unfold on hallmark 100 times too….. Regular woman leaves her big city fashion designer job for a week to visit her hometown. Meets very handsome Christmas Tree farmer who teaches her the true spirit of Christmas……and…..(dare I say? Dare! Dare!)……LOVE! After an internal struggle over her future, she leaves Springswaterfordsdale to head back to the city for an emergency client fitting only to realize she can’t be away from him! (Known him for 4 days). Drops her entire life and moves to the country to live with him and start a baby food business. And they lived happily ever after. Okay the last part was sort of stolen from Baby Boom but you get the picture. Anyway hope there are some winners proposed moving forward…. Sent using Tapatalk

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OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,667	Watch it every year without fail. (And cry every time) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 December 2023, 06:09 AM	#7
Dubshack "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: SoCal Watch: 126334 Posts: 867	8 Bit Christmas! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Romeojk 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Cape Cod Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 1,926	Christmas With the Kranks is pretty good, even though I like my classics too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 December 2023, 10:18 AM	#11
Romeojk 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Cape Cod Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 1,926	And Four Christmases is funny too. Vince Vaugh and Reese Witherspoon are great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 December 2023, 10:22 AM	#12
Nice marmot "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: US Posts: 174	National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

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pk552502 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Real Name: Paul Location: ohio Watch: 16570 black Posts: 442	Have you seen the family man with Nick Cage? I thought it was pretty good.

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Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,656	The Bishop's Wife with Cary Grant and David Niven is always nice.

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INC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Budapest, HU Watch: 17000B, B+W Posts: 2,026	All of the above + Die hard 2 + it was not a blockbuster, but I liked "Jingle All the Way" when I was young.

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Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,120	There is, of course, only one, Christmas movie. Frank Capra's timeless masterpiece. Trailer https://youtu.be/iLR3gZrU2Xo?si=_N-JLS1PDUYT1-zV I've loved Donna Reed, all my life.

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brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,009	As a kid, we’d watch The Sound of Music as a family. My dad sang in a gospel quartet for 65 years and music was part of our home.

7 December 2023, 10:24 PM	#30
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,960	I've started to enjoy Four Christmases a little more each year. I remember being unimpressed when I saw it in the theater when it was released, but it seems to have aged well. For some reason I can never turn Elf off, even though I've seen in a dozen times at least. Bad Santa for after the kids go to sleep LOL

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