| Author |
Message |
| Registered: March 14, 2007 | Reputation:  |  Posts: 950 |
| | Posted: | | | | My friend asked me if I wanted to watch Holiday Inn last night and I hadn't seen it so I said yes. To...discourage/encourage/warn? me she told me it was a musical. I laughed as I liked musicals and then she told me it was b&w. I had to laugh at that, too. It was interesting that she thought that because it wasn't in color, she thought I wouldn't want to watch it!
I did enjoy this and thought it was a fun premise...having an inn that was only open on the holidays. It was fun to watch the dancing; you don't see a production like that anymore. I'd watch it again, maybe not every year but definitely again.
I'd give it a 4/5. | | | | Lori |
|
| Registered: May 8, 2007 | | Posts: 663 |
| | Posted: | | | | Quoting LJG: Quote:
My friend asked me if I wanted to watch Holiday Inn last night and I hadn't seen it so I said yes. To...discourage/encourage/warn? me she told me it was a musical. I laughed as I liked musicals and then she told me it was b&w. I had to laugh at that, too. It was interesting that she thought that because it wasn't in color, she thought I wouldn't want to watch it!
I did enjoy this and thought it was a fun premise...having an inn that was only open on the holidays. It was fun to watch the dancing; you don't see a production like that anymore. I'd watch it again, maybe not every year but definitely again.
I'd give it a 4/5. Glad to hear you liked it. It is a very good movie and it has some great moments. In fact the founder of Holiday Inn hotels liked the movie, he named his company after the movie. Since you seemed to like this one, I suggest you check out White Christmas. It has a simlar plot to Holiday Inn, but it too is great Bing Crosby flick. | | | We're on a mission from God.
 |
|
| Registered: March 14, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 950 |
| | Posted: | | | | Funny you mentioned White Christmas...we were debating about watching it but it was almost 1:30 in the morning when we finished the movie (and the bottle of wine) so decided to head to bed instead. I'll keep an eye out for it on TV and see if I can catch it there. Just checked the TV Guide and while Holiday Inn is on twice, White Christmas isn't being shown in the near future.  I might have to see if I can rent it from the library. | | | | Lori |
|
| Registered: March 13, 2007 | Reputation:  | | Posts: 17,334 |
| | Posted: | | | |  The Santa Clause 3: The Escape ClauseTim Allen is back in the big red suit for more adventures and laughs in Disney's hilarious family comedy. Get ready for a thrilling sleigh ride as the reluctant Santa Claus faces his most chilling and hysterical challenge yet. As Christmas nears, Scott Calvin invites his in-laws (Ann-Margret and Alan Arkin) to join the festivities. The holidays take a chaotic turn when Scott discovers a way out of his "Santa Clause" and the mischievous Jack Frost (Martin Short) puts the big freeze on Christmas's big cheese! Unless Scott can save the day, it's going to be a very chilly Frostmas at the North Pole and all around the world. Will Scott be able to get his job back in the St. Nick of time? Celebrate the holidays with The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, complete with exclusive bonus materials, including a musical Christmas Carol-oke feature. It's a gift the whole family will treasure. My Thoughts:This is another one that I recorded off of cable recently. I don't feel it quite held up to the first 2 parts... but I still enjoyed it a lot. While the storyline with Jack Frost left me a little cold ( Sorry... couldn't help myself)... I though Martin Short was a good choice for the role. I also liked the whole family reunion at the North Pole thing. I hope to add this one to my DVD collection before next year. My Rating: 3.5/5 | | | | Pete |
|
| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 17,334 |
| | Posted: | | | |  ScroogedHigh-spirited high jinks on Christmas Eve put Frank Cross (Bill Murray) in a ghostly time warp in this hilarious take-off of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Cross, who has made the meteoric rise from the depths of the mailroom to TV network president, is mean, nasty, uncaring, unforgiving and has a sadistic sense of humor - perfect qualities for a modern-day Scrooge. Before the night is over, he'll be visited by a maniacal New York cab driver from the past, a present-day fairy who's into pratfalls and, finally, a ghoulish, seven-foot headless messenger from the future. My Thoughts:This is another one I recorded off of cable... one I haven't seen in several years. I enjoyed it quite a bit. It is just a fun spoof off of the Christmas classic. I thought Bill Murray was great in it... as was most all the cast. Definitely one I hope to add to my DVD Collection. My Rating: 4/5 | | | | Pete |
|
| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 17,334 |
| | Posted: | | | |  Miracle on 34th Street (1994) In this modern update of the beloved 1947 film classic, six-year-old Susan has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle - Santa Claus. But after meeting a special department store Santa who's convinced he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all - something to believe in. Starring Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott and Mara Wilson as Susan, this uplifting and joyous film will make believers out of the entire family. My Thoughts:I recorded this one off of cable. While enjoyable... this remake just does not compare to the classic. It is missing a lot of the charm that made the original version so good. I also didn't care for the change to the ending of the court case in this one. I won't be in too much of a hurry to adding this one to my DVD Collection. My Rating: 3/5 | | | | Pete |
|
| Registered: May 26, 2007 | Reputation:  | | Posts: 2,879 |
| | Posted: | | | |  Title: Frosty the SnowmanYear: 1969 Rating: NR Director: Arthur Rankin, Jr. & Jules Bass Stars: Jimmy Durante, Billy De Wolfe, Jackie Vernon, Paul Frees, June Foray Overview: When Frosty the Snowman comes to life, he must weather a storm of adventures and the dastardly plans of an evil magician before he can find safety and happiness at the North Pole. My Thoughts: A bona fide Christmas classic, this short cartoon still has magic all these years later. We've watched this every year since I was a child - just now we don't have to wait for it to come on tv, but can just pop it in whenever we want. Goddess, I love dvd. My Rating: 3/5 (a Christmas classic) ------------- Count:Movies: 5 Short Films: 10 TV specials: 4 Music & Ballet: 4 TV episodes: 0 | | | If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.
-- Thorin Oakenshield | | | | Last edited: by Danae Cassandra |
|
| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 17,334 |
| | Posted: | | | |  Supernatural: Season 3: A Very Supernatural ChristmasWhat comes down the chimney? Santa Claus. What goes up the chimney? Screaming, clawing victims of the Anti Claus, a pagan god with an unjolly thirst for blood. Scary Christmas, Sam and Dean. My Thoughts:This is a cool Christmas episode... I enjoyed it very much. I liked how they had flashbacks to show what Christmas was like for Sam & Dean as kids. My Rating: 4.5/5 | | | | Pete |
|
| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 17,334 |
| | Posted: | | | |  Twilight Zone: Season 2: Night of the MeekChristmas in the Twilight Zone. Art Carney is a forlorn department store Santa who takes to drinking - only to find himself experiencing the nicest Christmas ever! My Thoughts:This is a very good episode. I have enjoyed watching this one every year for quite a while now. I think Art Carney did a great job in his role. I don't know for sure... but I believe this is the only Christmas episode of Twilight Zone... which if it is... it's a shame. My Rating: 4/5 | | | | Pete |
|
| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 17,334 |
| | Posted: | | | |  The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: Season 2: Will the Real Santa...The distinction between who's naughty and who's nice becomes blurred as Nancy works to restore the honor of a gentleman who is accused of burglary -- and who claims to be Santa Claus. My Thoughts:Now this one is a real trip down memory lane! I used to love this show when I was no more then a little tyke. This is one of the episodes that Pamela Sue Martin played Nancy Drew (Janet Louise Johnson [AKA Janet Julian] took over shortly after). And she happens to be my favorite Nancy Drew to date. This is a good episode. It is strong on the holiday spirit... at the same time has a good mystery. Actually it has 2 mysteries. One being the Christmas Burglar and the other being the two men that are following Griffin throughout the entire episode. After having this set for a few years now... this episode is becoming a regular addition to my Christmas Marathon. My Rating: 4/5 | | | | Pete |
|
| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 17,334 |
| | Posted: | | | |  Picket Fences: Season 1: PageantryThe townspeople are livid when they discover that a woman schoolteacher, who is also supposed to play Mary in the upcoming Christmas pageant, is a transexual. My Thoughts:OMG... this must be one of the most preachy, self-righteous shows that was ever created... but even so it is still so very addictive at the same time. It is one of those shows I hate myself for enjoying so much! But I blame it on the fact that a young Holly Marie Combs is in it... yeah... that's it... that is my story and I am sticking to it! Even though Holly Marie Comb's part was fairly limited in this episode... she did make a strong appearance. I really liked how in the end it was the children standing up to the adults that did the trick. Yes... there is times when you can learn something from your kids. My Rating: 3.5/5 | | | | Pete |
|
| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 17,334 |
| | Posted: | | | | Picket Fences: Season 1: High TidingsThe day before Christmas is anything but jolly after Brock catches his daughter having sex; Kimberly's birthmother, Sheriff Brock's first wife, arrives. An angry and delusional Santa Claus takes Max and Ginny hostage. My Thoughts:This is one of the first shows I ever seen do 2 Christmas episodes within one season. I liked this one a little more then I did the last one... but that could be because it has more Holly Marie Combs in it! Still a preachy show?.... yes! But in this case I think I would have reacted much like the father on this show did. I couldn't imagine walking in on my daughter having sex... I definitely would have went off! I probably would have hurt the boy... and spent Christmas in jail. My Rating: 4/5 | | | | Pete |
|
| Registered: May 26, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 2,879 |
| | Posted: | | | |  Title: Miracle on 34th StreetYear: 1947 Rating: NR Director: George Seaton Stars: Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Edmund Gwenn, Gene Lockhart, Natalie Wood Overview: The holiday season is in full swing when a cultured gentleman with twinkling eyes, an ample belly, and a snowy beard (Edmund Gwenn) is hired as Macy's department store Santa. He claims his name is Kris Kringle, and soon fills everyone with Christmas spirit...except for his boss, Doris Walker (Maureen O'Hara), who's raising her daughter (Natalie Wood) to not believe in Santa. But when Kringle is declared insane, and put on trial, everyone's faith is put to the test as young and old alike face the age-old question: Do you believe in Santa Claus? My Thoughts: This is a Christmas classic that I'd somehow missed seeing over the years, but I picked up a copy a couple years ago and have finally gotten around to watching it. I'm sorry it's taken so long to watch it, because this is a thoroughly delightful film. I've seen many depictions of Santa, and Edmund Gwenn's is by far the absolute best. Highly recommended. Of course, I totally skipped the colorized version, as colorizing black & white movies is an abomination. My Rating: 4/5 (a Christmas classic) ------------- Count:Movies: 6 Short Films: 10 TV specials: 4 Music & Ballet: 4 TV episodes: 0 | | | If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.
-- Thorin Oakenshield |
|
| Registered: March 14, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 950 |
| | Posted: | | | | Ziggy's Gift Region 1 Released: 10/18/2005 Full Frame 1.33:1 From the cover: In this classic Christmas adventure, Ziggy and his faithful dog Fuzz takes a job as a street Santa to raise money for the poor. Surrounded by crooked Santas, sneaky thieves and suspicious cops, Ziggy remains honest and kind. An oldie but goodie. From a comic strip to cartoon, they did a pretty good job. It's fun watching what Ziggy does without meaning to. His cauldron holds a lot more than you'd think! I give it a 4/5. | | | | Lori |
|
| Registered: March 14, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 950 |
| | Posted: | | | | Christmas in Boston/Santa Baby 2: Double Feature Region 1 Released: 10/19/2010 Full Frame 1.33:1 Just finished watching Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe. Another made for tv, this one a sequel to Santa Baby. I enjoyed it about the same as the first one; they're both about the same quality. The one thing that stood out, though, is that George Wendt who played Santa in the first film was replaced by another actor. Having recently watched the first one, that was a bit odd as they were able to get most of the other actors to reprise their roles. I'd give it a 3/5. Worth watching, but probably not a Christmas Classic. | | | | Lori |
|
| Registered: March 13, 2007 | | Reputation: | | Posts: 17,334 |
| | Posted: | | | |  Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: Season 4: TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE MXYMASThe day before Christmas is anything but jolly after Brock catches his daughter having sex; Kimberly's birthmother, Sheriff Brock's first wife, arrives. An angry and delusional Santa Claus takes Max and Ginny hostage. My Thoughts:Three of the four years that Lois and Clark was on the air they had a Christmas episode. And out of the 3 Christmas episodes... this one is my favorite. I thought the story was a lot of fun... and thought that Howie Mandel was a great choice as MR. MXYZPTLK. My Rating: 4.5/5 | | | | Pete |
|