I was thinking the same thing. It’s so nice to see Scrooge morph from a liberal who thinks government solutions like “prisons and poorhouses” are the solution to entrenched poverty, and who rails about ‘surplus populations; to eventually embrace a religious Holiday and private charity.
Five, ten years from now: a Deep Fake version will replace it, where Linus’ speech goes on to discuss Qu’raaanza and Ramadan. They’ll leave out Hannukkah as too pro-Israel.
I haven’t seen this one in a while, but the movie Silent Night (2002) with Linda Hamilton was a classic. It was based on a true story from the Battle of the Bulge, taking place on Christmas Eve 1944. Excellent story with great acting.
Not a Christmas Carol in sight? Then it’s number 4, you Scrooge, you!
I was thinking the same thing. It’s so nice to see Scrooge morph from a liberal who thinks government solutions like “prisons and poorhouses” are the solution to entrenched poverty, and who rails about ‘surplus populations; to eventually embrace a religious Holiday and private charity.
Extra Helping ~~~
From whence does a cat obtain so much bacon?
From pigs – same as everyone else.
From the ones offered, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
IF “A Christmas Carol” or the animated “Grinch” were on the board, they’d have precedence.
… and the Festivus episode of Seinfeld.
Of those on the list, number 6, though We’re No Angels with Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov, and Aldo Ray acting like the Three Stooges is my favorite.
On a side note, #8 is an abomination and all remnants should be destroyed and the land it was filmed on razed and salted.
The Chuck Jones version of The Grinch is far superior.
I haven’t seen “We’re No Angels” in years. I bet Basil has it. Recommend we all meet at his house.
Don’t bring any food, wine, or gifts. It would be an insult to his hospitality.
Since Alistair Sims’ “A Christmas Carol” isn’t offered, I’ll go with 12, with Linus Van Pelt explaining the meaning of Christmas.
I’m shocked it’s still aired.
Five, ten years from now: a Deep Fake version will replace it, where Linus’ speech goes on to discuss Qu’raaanza and Ramadan. They’ll leave out Hannukkah as too pro-Israel.
Franklin would have to do the Quanzaramalamadingdong (sp?) speech. Linus doing it would be cultural appropriation.
Yes. What was I thinking?
Schroeder will, of course, have to give a speech denouncing Beethoven (except for his disability).
Snoopy will marry Woodstock in a totally accepted ceremony.
(“Aaauugh! Even my dog has gone TV-commercials!”)
Snoopy mocking other animals: out.
Linus: “Political Correctness has not only gotten too commercial; it’s gotten too dangerous.”
— A Carol Mosely Braun Christmas
Lucy in a pussy hat with diamonds.
No “Lethal Weapon”?
Or Gremlins
I haven’t seen this one in a while, but the movie Silent Night (2002) with Linda Hamilton was a classic. It was based on a true story from the Battle of the Bulge, taking place on Christmas Eve 1944. Excellent story with great acting.
Haven’t seen it, but will look it up now and watch it. Thanks!
It’s on YouTube, although not an ideal copy. You can check out the reviews at imdb. Amazon has it for $6-$10. I hope you enjoy it.
Just for the record, I did not make this list. I stole it fair and square from somewhere else.
“Come out to the Coast, we’ll have a few laughs.”
The Walton’s “Homecoming” is my favorite. If I have to choose from this list, Charlie Brown then A Christmas Story.
Sidenote: Die Hard isn’t a Christmas movie and “A Few of My Favorite Things” isn’t a Christmas song.
Heathen.
The Ref