Do y'all think it's OK for a grown woman to watch Polar Express while wrapping presents and then proceed to cry real tears all over the packages when the boy hears the sleigh bell at the end? Asking for a friend. Tom Hanks voices all of the adult voices in this beautiful computer animated… Continue reading Polar Express
The Christmas classic, A Christmas Story finds Ralphie asking for a Red Ryder BB Gun from Santa. Full of all of the angst of growing up and wanting that one present SO MUCH, this movie has all of the great holiday characters; a crazy dad, worn out mom, and annoying little brother. Add to that… Continue reading Christmas Story
When you think of Christmas movies, this absolutely tops the list. Boris Karloff narrating, Chuck Jones directing, and a sweet & loving puppy? SIGN. ME. UP. There are certainly years that I have resembled the Grinch more than Buddy from Elf. This year the only thing Grinch that I am feeling this season is this… Continue reading How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Childhood has soundtracks for me- songs and voices that will instantly put me back in a moment or place. The sound of the intro to the Muppet Show or Looney Tunes, the voice of Mr. Rogers, the funky pin ball animation on Sesame Street (You know y'all just sang "1-2-3-4-5, 6-7-8-9-10, 11-12"). Burl Ives as… Continue reading Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Rosemary Clooney, Vera Ellen, Bing Crosby, and Danny Kaye star in this classic 1954 holiday musical, White Christmas. The movie is made stellar not just by the singing and dancing (Vera Ellen is unreal), but also by the costume design of Edith Head. Every single costume is a work of art and I spend the… Continue reading White Christmas
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