It’s the only flick I would consider swapping for the top spot. Tim Burton’s stop-motion classic tells the tale of Jack Skellington (Chris Sarandon), King of Halloweentown, who stumbles across Christmastown and doesn’t understand the concept. The iconic shiny-nosed character was invented for a Montgomery Ward catalog in 1939, before being popularized by country singer Gene Autry a decade later. I’ll please the supporters by putting it on the list, but I’ll acknowledge detractors by putting it in the bottom slot. The only one who believes him is young Susan Walker (Natalie Wood), who tries to convince both her mother (Maureen O’Hara) and lawyer neighbor (John Payne) to defend his case. Thornton leads a stellar supporting cast, including the late Bernie Mac and the late John Ritter (in his last role). Best Scene: Jack and Sally realize they are “simply meant to be.”, Best Line: “What’s this? Except it smells like mushrooms and everyone looks like they wanna hurt me.” -Buddy upon seeing the mail room. Bruce Willis turned Det. (1993), the Flintstones and the Rubbles find out their children, Pebbles and Bamm Bamm, are soon-to-become parents. Along the way, they encounter Mother Nature’s bickering twin sons, Mr. Best Scene: The Kringles discover baby Kris on their doorstep and refer to each other by their rhyming names: Ringle, Dingle, Zingle, Tingle and Wingle. I have something to say. There’s children throwing snowballs instead of throwing heads?” -Jack Skellington, When Clark Griswold insists, “We’re gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny f’n Kaye,” this is the Christmas classic he’s referencing. Nominated for two Golden Globes, including Best Picture and Best Screenplay, “Love Actually” is controversially beloved. Three years later, Schulz would break new ground by creating the Black character Franklin in response to Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in 1968. On Christmas Eve Day, Fred finally agrees to play Santa Claus for a benefit event. As Frosty declares, “He’ll be back again someday,” we know we only have to wait a year to see this TV classic again. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964/NBC; has aired on CBS since 1972) The Cricket on the Hearth (1967) The Little Drummer Boy (1968/NBC) Frosty the Snowman (1969/CBS) Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970/ABC) With LEGO Creator 3-in-1 sets, your child also gets to choose between 3 exciting builds for even more build and play fun. Best Line: “Toys are hereby declared illegal, immoral, unlawful and anyone found with a toy in his possession will be placed under arrest and thrown in the dungeon!” -Burgermeister Meisterburger. All in all, I liked it, it isn't as good as the show, but it is nice seasonal fun. Best Line: “My heart was trembling as I walked into the post office, and there you were, lying in Box 237. Respondents may select only one of the following check boxes: “yes,” “no” or “not applicable, this business did not have employees physically coming to work in the last week.” Responses: 10.0% said yes; 70.1% said no; and 19.9% said not applicable or n/a. Best Scene: Cookie Monster writes a letter to Santa, but devours his pencil, typewriter and telephone. Best Scene: Ralphie spills his father’s lug nuts and says, “Fudge.” Only he doesn’t say “fudge.”, Best Line: “Schwartz created a slight breach of etiquette by skipping the Triple Dare and going right for the throat.” -Ralphie’s narration, For a film that has become such a fixture in our homes each holiday season, it’s amazing how much “It’s a Wonderful Life” still surprises viewers with the same reaction: “I forgot how dark it is.” That’s because director Frank Capra uses the holidays as a framing device for an in-depth character study into one man’s life of disappointment, exploring the dark depths of his fears, dreams and regrets in order for him to appreciate his very existence. Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here. This time, Zemeckis reunited with Tom Hanks, who voiced six roles, from The Conductor to Santa Claus, in the first all-digital capture film. On Christmas Eve Day, Fred finally agrees to play Santa Claus for a benefit event. Winner of the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Children’s Program, this timeless “Sesame Street” TV special is an underrated classic. Jean Vyder Pyl is still great as Wilma, and Gay Autterson also does a good job as Betty, though not quite as good as Bea Benaderet. The film also features the best Christmas soundtrack around with Chuck Berry’s “Run Rudolph Run,” The Drifters’ “White Christmas” and Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” all on top of an Oscar-nominated John Williams score. Dear Twitpic Community - thank you for all the wonderful photos you have taken over the years. Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus . Billy Bob Thornton earned a Golden Globe nomination as a sleaze-bag shopping mall Santa who hates his job and reluctantly mentors a troubled, pudgy kid. Over the years, there have been so many great versions of the classic Dickens tale, including the early 1938 talkie with Reginald Owen, the 1962 animation with Jim Backus as Mr. Magoo, the 1970 musical with Albert Finney, the 1983 Disney animation with Scrooge McDuck, the 1984 version with George C. Scott, the 1988 spinoff with Bill Murray, the 1992 Muppet rendition with Michael Caine, and the 1999 version with Patrick Stewart. Best Line: “I’m freezing my giblets.” -Big Bird. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Still, the biggest contributor is songwriter Irving Berlin (“Top Hat”), who provides a string of gems, including “Sisters,” “Snow” and the Oscar-nominated “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep,” not to mention a reprise of “White Christmas,” which Crosby first sang to Oscar-winning effect in “Holiday Inn” (1942). (TV Movie 1977). By the end, you’ll remember to “Keep Christmas with you all through the year” — a reminder that holiday charity shouldn’t be relegated to a single day — and if that isn’t a true-blue miracle, I don’t know what one is. Best Scene: The terrifying arrival of Jacob Marley’s ghost with clocks tolling and spirits moaning. The very same year Will Ferrell went streaking in “Old School” (2003), he donned a green suit and pointy shoes as Buddy the Elf. I liked the story too, about Santa(well voiced by Hal Smith) having an accident at Fred's house and Fred and Barney have to continue his run. Big Bird worries when Oscar the Grouch tells him Santa can’t fit down the chimney; the gang performs a chain whip at the skating rink; Bert and Ernie fret over finding each other presents (i.e. WTOP's Jason Fraley salutes Christmas movies (Part 1), WTOP's Jason Fraley salutes Christmas TV specials (Part 2). The cynic Garfield throws internal monologue jabs at the giddy family, but comes to embrace the giving spirit as he finds a stack of old letters and delivers them to the grandmother in her rocking chair. Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com), It is true that it isn't as good as the classic TV show, which is a wonderful childhood favourite, but A Flinstone Christmas was pretty good. Taking place after I Yabba-Dabba Do! Best Line: “Permit me one sentimental moment here, will you? Watch BANGBROS - Petite Teen College Chick Bambi Brooks Fucked On The Bang Bus on Pornhub.com, the best hardcore porn site. Originally called Santa Fe, the town’s name changed in 1856 when town officials learned that there was already a Santa Fe, … Can the magic of Christmas prevail? Starring Darren McGavin (“Billy Madison”) and Melinda Dillon (“Close Encounters of the Third Kind”) as the lovable parents, the film is full of priceless moments: Randy’s stubborn approach to meatloaf; Flick’s tongue on a frozen playground pole; Ralphie’s Orphan Annie decoder ring; the arrival of the “fragile” leg lamp; Ralphie whipping bully Scut Farkus; a grouchy department store Santa’s slide; and a “pink nightmare” pajama gift. © 2020 WTOP. At Christmas, the Smurfs and Gargamel cross paths with two children and a stranger out to kidnap them. Everyone’s favorite feline smartass contributed a classic cartoon in the Christmas canon with this Emmy-nominated TV special. With no other option, Santa asks Fred and Barney to continue his delivery itinerary for him and they agree to the task. It also boasts arguably the deepest cast of any holiday movie with a BAFTA-winning Bill Nighy, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Laura Linney, Alan Rickman, Rowan Atkinson and Billy Bob Thornton. Aunt Bethany’s senile comments. Not for the easily offended, the film features plenty of “no they didn’t” moments of the adult variety. Get the latest breaking news, sports, entertainment and obituaries in Augusta, GA from The Augusta Chronicle. Throughout that night, the pair find the job unusually difficult, but Santa and his support crew are ready to help. ‘Christmas Eve on Sesame Street’ (1978). Christmas Day is less than two weeks away! Best Line: “Shoot ‘ze glass.” -Hans Gruber, If action movies qualify, so do holiday rom-coms. Along the way, we’re greeted by a powerful supporting cast, namely Randy Quaid as Cousin Eddie, the ultimate example of trailer park trash with a heart of gold. ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ (1974). When Santa has an accident at Fred's house on Christmas Eve, Fred and Barney have to continue his run for him. In a classic “fish out of water” story, Buddy is an adult-sized elf who literally doesn’t “fit in” at the North Pole. Despite the hilarity of Jim Carrey, critics ranked the remake a mediocre 49% on Rotten Tomatoes, while the public gave it a measly 6.2 on IMDB. Written and directed by Richard Curtis (“Four Weddings and a Funeral”), it remains one of the most popular movies of the 21st century, providing a dash of humanistic optimism in our post-9/11 world, making it a feel-good selection for fans to bust out every holiday season and feel it “in our fingers and in our toes.”, Best Scene: A creepy romantic presents a collection of cue cards in the doorway — a la Bob Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues” — giving new meaning to the term “Christmas cards.”, Best Line: “When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know, none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge. It was so successful that the network aired a follow-up, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” (1966), making Brown the original king of Halloweentown and Christmastown (take that Jack Skellington). Narrated by the incomparable Fred Astaire, “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” tells the origins of countless Santa traditions: how the big man got his name, his “ho ho” laugh, his flying reindeer and his stocking-stuffer habit. To please his son, he puts on Santa’s suit, but forgets to read the fine print, thus falling victim to “the Santa clause.” It’s a magical pact that forces him to assume St. Nick’s identity, freaking out his boss and ex-wife, but bringing him immeasurably closer to his son. Best Line: “Keep the change, ya filthy animal.” -Kevin quoting a gangster flick, 6. I think if we’re going to destroy our son’s delusions, I should be a part of it.” -Scott Calvin. ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ (1989). Joel Gray follows his wild Oscar win for “Cabaret” (1972) by providing the calm voice of Joshua Trundle, a struggling clockmaker assigned to build a special clock tower to win back Santa Claus after an anonymous letter causes Santa to ban the town from his list of Christmas Eve stops. The Gift of the Magi); and Kermit and Grover learn that kids say the darndest things. Fred and Wilma try to teach a wayward boy about values. Too often we forget he also delivered a “trilogy” of holiday flicks. Best Line: “When what’s left of you gets around to what’s left to be gotten, what’s left to be gotten won’t be worth getting, whatever it is you’ve got left.” -Phil Davis. After “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (1964) and “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” (1970), Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass delivered another classic of stop-motion animation based on Phyllis McGinley’s 1956 book. Not only was “Home Alone” the top-grossing movie of 1990, but it also remains the highest grossing Christmas movie of all time (adjusted for inflation), inspiring numerous sequels, including “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” (1992). The proverbial “Capra-corn” is dished out in proper doses, proving we need the darkness to see the light; the lows to feel the highs; the despair to feel the inspiration. ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ (1964), The greatest of all the Rankin/Bass stop-motion classics, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” could very well be the favorite of many a Christmas viewer. 8/10 Bethany Cox. It’s one of the ultimate TV trivia questions: Who was the first couple to be portrayed on a television series as sleeping in the same bed? Where’s the Tylenol?” -Clark Griswold. Looking for something new to add to your Watchlist? With a supporting cast that includes Judge Reinhold (“Fast Times at Ridgemont High”) and Peter Boyle (“Everybody Loves Raymond”), “The Santa Clause” was such a hit that it launched an entire trilogy that grossed more than $473 million in worldwide box office. Time to rank the best Christmas movies ever made. Check out our favorite stills from shows you can stream now on Paramount +. 10.14.20 Cartoon . Copyright © 2021 by WTOP. A grown-up Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm decide to get married. In Russia, Ded Moroz emerged as a Santa Claus figure around the late 19th century [39] where Christmas for the Eastern Orthodox Church is kept on 7 January. Fred manages a little league baseball team that seems absolutely hopeless, except for a player that he blindly refuses to recognize. The result earned three Oscar nominations, including for the goosebump-inducing song “Believe,” performed by Josh Groban. Directed by Sid Marcus, Charles A. Nichols, Alex Lovy. John McClane “surrenders,” hands behind his head, gun secretly taped to his back. The “Sesame Street” gang even makes a surprise visit for some rare cross-promotion, creating unique pairings like Swedish Chef trying to baste Big Bird with his signature gibberish, or Animal finding a wild soulmate in the Cookie Monster. Above all, Burl Ives is a charming guide as the snowman narrator, singing “Silver and Gold,” “Holly Jolly Christmas” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”. The exploding turkey. Are there no workhouses?” -The Ghost of Christmas Present using Scrooge’s own words against him. After penning the hit picture book “Jumanji” (1981), author Chris Van Allsburg followed up with the 1985 children’s book “The Polar Express” about a young boy who hops on a magical train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. This The voice cast do a great job, even those who replaced the original voice actor(ie. Comprehensive National Football League news, scores, standings, fantasy games, rumors, and more With Mel Blanc, Lucille Bliss, Henry Corden, Virginia Gregg. As Jon brings Garfield and Odie to his grandmother’s house, Jon and brother Doc Boy become kids again waiting for Christmas morning. Read our editors' picks for the movies and shows we're watching in March, including "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," Boss Level, and Zack Snyder's Justice League. Charles M. Schulz invented the Peanuts gang in 1950, but the cartoon group didn’t hit prime-time until this 1965 CBS special. Best Line: “Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to. Here, the grunting Toolman plays single father Scott Calvin, who accidentally kills Santa on Christmas Eve. The character characterisation isn't as strong as it is in the TV show however.That said, the animation is beautiful and stays true to the style in the TV show. Best Scene: Odie gives Garfield a homemade back-scratcher. Christmas: it’s not the giving, it’s not the getting, it’s the loving. ‘A Garfield Christmas Special’ (1987). Doubtfire”), “Home Alone” took the simple premise of a child pranking robbers and turned Macaulay Culkin into a cheek-slapping child star. Putting the “naughty” in our naughty-and-nice list, “Bad Santa” is a profanity-laced, booze-drenched, sexed-up romp of a Christmas flick. The answer can only be that Capra shines through the darkness with such blinding truth. It’s a fable of mankind’s interconnectedness, where each of us is an irremovable cog in a wheel where you can only take that which you have given and where no man is a failure who has friends. What better tribute than the fact that Frank Capra and Jimmy Stewart always considered “It’s a Wonderful Life” the best movie either of them ever made? Best Line: “Hermey doesn’t like to make toys!” -Santa’s Elves. Now get outta here.” -Garfield, 19. How could so many people convince themselves that it was cheery?”. The LEGO® Creator series lets your child experiment with houses, cars, planes and creatures. ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (1966). In other words, it’s hilarious. This FAQ is empty. An evil snowman comes to life threatening to shut down as toy store. Written by John Hughes (“The Breakfast Club”) and directed by Chris Columbus (“Mrs. After all, it’s mostly an action movie set at Christmastime. When we think of John Hughes, we think of the Brat Pack, from “The Breakfast Club” (1985) to “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986). As critic David Thomson writes, “The film that had failed in 1947 had become a token of uplifting fellowship, yet it was a film noir full of regret, self-pity and the temptation of suicide. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. Arguably the biggest action blockbuster ever made, “Die Hard” is surprisingly covered in holiday spirit, be it Argyle blaring Run DMC’s “Christmas in Hollis” in a limo or Reginald VelJohnson (“Family Matters”) humming Christmas tunes before a body lands on his windshield. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Harry Corden replacing Alan Reed) bear strong resemblance to the original voice actors. Best Scene: The Kid cuts his hand while making Willie a gift and screams bloody murder. That is until he wins the love of Sally (Catherine O’Hara) while thwarting a Santa kidnapping attempt. To these eyes, it’s the definitive version of one of literature’s greatest works, painting the fullest picture of Scrooge’s past, present and future in gritty black-and-white, a true depiction of Dickensian inequality on the cold streets of London. The result is a fireside family flick summed up by Crosby himself: “A lot of schmaltz and plenty of heart.”. Postal Service. Best Scene: Linus takes his blanky on stage to explain: “That’s what Christmas is really all about.”, Best Line: “I won’t let all this commercialism ruin my Christmas.” -Charlie Brown, 4. ‘The Year Without a Santa Claus’ (1974). Fred is cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in a stage adaption of the story, but is acting a bit stingy in real-life. Yet it was this 1964 TV special that cemented its version of the story in our minds with Rudolph’s parents trying to cover his shiny nose, Clarice thinking he’s cute, Rudolph meeting Hermey the dental-aspiring elf, the arrival of loudmouthed prospector Yukon Cornelius, their stop on the Island of Misfit Toys and their dangerous encounter with the Abominable. “The Muppet Christmas Carol” (1992) may be Jim Henson’s most famous Christmas effort, but his finest is the 1987 TV special “A Muppet Family Christmas.” IMDB voters agree, voting it a stellar 8.1, compared to 7.7 for “A Muppet Christmas Carol.” Here, Kermit anxiously waits for Miss Piggy to battle a blizzard en route to Fozzie’s mother’s farm, where Fraggle Rock jams in the basement. Best Quote: “Oh, come now! Jason Fraley | @JFrayWTOP. Voted No. BUY Buying used is good for your pocket and for the planet, so why buy new? Roaming pit bulls threaten two people, attack dog in its own yard. Add Rosemary Clooney (George Clooney’s aunt) and Vera-Ellen (“On the Town”) and you have a fabulous foursome dropping some of the fanciest footsteps ever to hit the silver screen. The Ron Howard remake may be one of the highest grossing Christmas movies of all time, but much of its success came from the public’s adoration of the 1966 animated original. Like WTOP on Facebook and follow @WTOP on Twitter to engage in conversation about this article and others. Director Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”) later reunited with “Swingers” co-star Vince Vaughn for the inferior “Four Christmases” (2008) before launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe with “Iron Man” (2008). If Santa stayed home, why, there would be no Christmas!” -Mrs. Claus, 20. I especially loved the image of Santa's sleigh pulled by the eight reindeer. The montage of the sabotage has become legendary for its song “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” performed by Thurl Ravenscroft and written by Albert Hague and Seuss himself. I took you out of your envelope and read you, read you right there.” -Klara. The pop culture impact is everywhere, from Jeff Daniels sticking his tongue to a pole in “Dumb and Dumber” (1994) to ESPN featuring the leg lamp on the set of “Pardon the Interruption.” Since 1997, the Turner networks have aired 24-hour marathons on Christmas Day, meaning you could conceivably watch the film 12 times in a row. Snow Miser and Mr. Heat Miser deliver dueling dance numbers. Shop Now Best Scene: The Grinch ransacks Whoville, stealing everything including the roast beast. And I loved the music, and contrary to another reviewer I liked the song Wilma sang to cheer up Pebbles. I loved Mel Blanc as Barney, Blanc is without a doubt one of the best voice actors ever, and perfectly captured Barney's zaniness and goofiness. The song “Frosty the Snowman” may have been first recorded by Gene Autry in 1950, but the version that plays in our heads is Jimmy Durante’s rendition from this 1969 hand-drawn animation by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr. Durante also narrates as a group of school kids witness a magic hat bring a snowman to life one day. Best Scene: Stewart realizes the identity of his pen pal as he arrives for a face-to-face meeting. It was only fitting that Allen’s first foray into movies — a year before Buzz Lightyear — would cast him as Kris Kringle. Use the HTML below. Five years after Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr. brought us “Frosty the Snowman,” they brought us another classic of holiday hand-drawn animation. Best Scene: Dr. Teeth & Electric Mayhem interrupt Kermit’s wholesome rendition of “Jingle Bells” with their own upbeat version of “Jingle Bell Rock.”, Best Line: “Look out for the icy patch!” -Various Muppets, 16. Best Scene: Det. “Yippee-ki-yay!” Everyone’s new favorite holiday argument is whether or not “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie. Best Scene: The boy hears the ringing of the bell. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Best Scene: Frosty and Karen escape Hinkle by Frosty’s belly slide “over the hills of snow.”, Best Line: “Happy Birthday!” -Frosty’s first words, 12. They dub him Frosty — with a corncob pipe and a button nose — as Karen embarks on a mission to bring Frosty to a colder climate to prevent him from melting, while failed magician Professor Hinkle nips at their heels in an attempt to steal back his hat. 10.14.20 Cartoon . Ferrell plays the part with superior innocence, backed by a stellar supporting cast: Ed Asner (“Mary Tyler Moore”), Bob Newhart (“The Bob Newhart Show”), James Caan (“The Godfather”) and Zooey Deschanel (“500 Days of Summer”), who recorded her own duet of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” for the soundtrack. Best Line: “It’s just like Santa’s workshop! Best Line: “The Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day.” -Narrator. Add the first question. However, those plans have to be put on hold that night when the real Santa Claus sprains his ankle falling off Fred's roof. If you're craving bangbus XXX movies you'll find them here. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Terrorist Theo even offers a rendition of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” while “Let it Snow” magically ushers in the end credits. However, those plans have to be put on hold that night when the real Santa Claus sprains his ankle falling off Fred's roof. The tree squirrel. Best Scene: Kringle’s defense lawyers dump baskets of “Letters to Santa” onto the judge’s bench, a time capsule to a lost era of the U.S. TRADE Trade credit spends like cash in all of our stores and never expires. Best Scene: The misfit toys sing about their fatal flaws, including a Charlie in the Box and a cowboy who rides an ostrich. Narrated by Boris Karloff (“Frankenstein”) and directed by the legendary Chuck Jones (“Looney Tunes”), the famous Dr. Seuss story rhymes its tale of the grumpy Grinch, who lives atop a snow-covered mountain and hates the joyful sounds of Whoville below. The waxed saucer sled. Featuring some fabulous tunes, including “Put One Foot In Front of the Other” and “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” the film was so successful that Rooney reprised his role four years later in “The Year Without a Santa Claus” (1974). View production, box office, & company info. website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. When Santa has an accident at Fred's house on Christmas Eve, Fred and Barney have to continue his run for him. John McClane into the greatest action hero of all time, while Alan Rickman turned terror mastermind Hans Gruber into the AFI’s No. Things go awry when a genius kid mouse (Tammy Grimes) meddles with the gears and breaks the clock, but Father Mouse (Emmy-winner George Gobel) steps in and teaches him a lesson, inspiring the boy to fix the clock before the titular storybook night arrives. Elroy Jetson invents a time machine that takes his family back to prehistoric times, where they meet the Flintstone family. Facebook. Was this review helpful to you? He packs his bags for New York City, but has trouble adapting to the real world. Fifty years after a New York Sun editorial declared, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,” Hollywood captured the same magical reassurance in “Miracle on 34th Street.” The Oscar-winning script follows a New Yorker named Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn), who’s put on trial for insanity because he insists he is Santa Claus. All Rights Reserved. Clark stringing Christmas lights. Don’t you see? Yogi, Boo Boo and Cindy are awakened from hibernation and join their friends' Christmas activities while interfering with two villains' efforts to ruin the holiday. Catherine O’Hara and John Heard are perfectly frantic parents; John Candy propels a good Samaritan subplot recalling “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” (1987); and Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern’s Wet Bandits are the most lovable crooks ever to hit the screen, the same year Pesci won his Oscar for “Goodfellas” (1990). The film is an undisputed classic not just for the Christmas season, but all year long, thanks to the trademark “Lubitsch Touch” of director Ernst Lubitsch, who reunites with screenwriter Samson Raphaelson after “Trouble in Paradise” (1932) to provide an adorable window into holiday shopping. “Stand by Me” (1986). The editorial, which included the famous reply "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus", has become an indelible part of popular Christmas lore in the United States and Canada. We have now placed Twitpic in an archived state. With the exception of Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor in “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952), you won’t find a male dancing duo as charming as this one. Where does your favorite Christmas flick rank? Fred is annoyed when an eerie new house is built next door, inhabited by the Frankenstone family. They were all messages of love. All rights reserved. Still, none have nailed the role of Ebenezer Scrooge quite like Alastair Sim, whose “bah humbug” is as cold as they come and whose “second chance” jubilation will never be topped for making viewers smile. Title: There had been movies and TV shows that ... Thor, Black Widow, Nick Fury, and, yes, even Jeremy Renner's put-upon Hawkeye trade punches, secrets, and … It’s kindness and joy and love and all the other intangibles.” -Fred Gailey, 8. Best Scene: The Trundles sing “Even a Miracle Needs a Hand.”, Best Line: “You don’t know as much as you think, because you only think with your head.” -Father Mouse, 18.
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