Continuing my Movie Advent Calender...
9th December
Jumanji/Beethoven/Any film you watched as a child
I remember watching these films when I was really young- and I loved them! Relieve your childhood by watching something YOU cherished as a child!
These films are AMAZING. They have everything in them about Christmas, as well as Macaulay Culkin before he… well… you know… it hurts thinking about. Anyway, I personally prefer the second one, Lost In New York, because it really shoves Christmas in your face and has a more funny and violent way of the villains getting hurt, as well as a Toy Shop and that bit in the hotel when he pretends his Dad is a gangster. Just ignore the bird woman.
11th December
Little Women (1994)
Little Women (1994)
It’s snowy and cold, and in post-Civil war America, Jo (Winona Ryder) and her sisters struggle to make life for themselves and everyone else a happy place. Christmassy, life affirming, as well as sad, I think everyone remembers the horrible sister Amy, the piano, and the saddest part of all when we realise that Beth isn’t gonna make it…
Though technically nothing to do with Christmas, it still has a snowy atmosphere and someone learns life lessons about love. Also this film is just so darn brilliant I could watch it every day of the year anyway. When anchorman Phil (Bill Murray) gets stuck in the same day, will he use it to his advantage or will he be driven insane? And will he ever be able to get the woman of his dreams Rita (Andie MacDowell)?
13th December
Miracle on 34th Street (1947 or 1994)
Miracle on 34th Street (1947 or 1994)
If this film doesn’t make you believe in Santa, then nothing will. Father Christmas gets taken to court. Everyone wins (in every way possible). This film is the equivalent to a big hunk of stinky Cheddar- extremely cheesy.
Getting sick of being happy? Then this Christmas themed horror film is for you! A psycho escapes from a mental institution and returns to his former home- now a sorority house. Cue beautiful and really sexy women being killed in disgusting ways- eyeballs are plucked, heads roll and Christmas trees are decorated with body parts- literally. I just love this film- it is brilliant at being truly foul in every way- but still makes you feel Christmassy. (Bloggers Note: I really liked this film, and reviewed it for this blog! Read my short but sweet review here.)
15th December
The Snowman (1982)
The Snowman (1982)
Ignoring the song about Walking In The Air, this film is really depressing, and is ultimately what Christmas is all about. When the Snowman melts at the end, I think all of our hopes and dreams melt with him (sniff…). But the film is still great!
16th December
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (1988 BBC Version or 2005)
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (1988 BBC Version or 2005)
Finally- something with a bit of religion in! But it still has Santa, talking beavers and an enchanted wardrobe - a magical Christmas treat! I would personally watch both versions back to back- the BBC one with buck-toothed Lucy is just brilliant, but to get good graphics watch the modern one, as there is only so much you can take of flying cartoons mixed in with real actors before you laugh uncontrollably. Although saying that, the wolf in the old one still scares me- especially when Edmund goes to visit the witch at her castle and the wolf jumps out. And how happy was I when that stupid fawn got turned to stone- it’s a shame he comes back to life…
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