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Christmas Movies

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    #752
    DvB
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    Jude13 wrote: »
    Looks great. Still prefer the M&S Mrs Claus.

    Don't watch Ozark so!
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #753
    Jude13
    Registered Users Posts: 3,801 ✭✭✭Jude13


    Is that the same person? Noooooo


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    #754
    DvB
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    Jude13 wrote: »
    Is that the same person? Noooooo

    Yep. :D
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #755
    otnomart
    Registered Users Posts: 4,065 ✭✭✭otnomart


    James Caan has dashed hopes of an Elf sequel ever happening due to Will Ferrell's alleged feud with director Jon Favreau.
    Source: https://www.film-news.co.uk/news/UK/79170/James-Caan-blames-Will-Ferrell-s-feud-with-director-Jon-Favreau-for-scrapped-Elf-sequel


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    #756
    Posy
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    Good. Not every film needs a sequel!


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    #757
    TRS30
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    Posy wrote: »
    Good. Not every film needs a sequel!

    Very true. They are rarely as good as the original.

    Anyone think of any sequels that were better than the first one?

    Rocky, Godfather maybe.....


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    #758
    DvB
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    TRS30 wrote: »
    Very true. They are rarely as good as the original.

    Anyone think of any sequels that were better than the first one?

    Rocky, Godfather maybe.....

    The Empire Strikes back and Godfather 2 generally accepted as the exceptions to that rule, some like to throw Aliens into the mix also. So many sequels tarnish the original which makes them even worse again.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #759
    Jude13
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    Die Hard 2


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    #760
    TRS30
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    Jude13 wrote: »
    Die Hard 2

    This is a coin toss for me. Love both of them so hard to say if 2 is better than 1. I watch both regularly to try and help me decide :)


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    #761
    DvB
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    Seeing as the second is clearly a christmas movie whilst the original is questionable in that regard I'd go for die hard 2 ;)
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #762
    otnomart
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    Posy wrote: »
    Good. Not every film needs a sequel!
    Agree with you !


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    #763
    otnomart
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    otnomart wrote: »
    John Cleese, Elizabeth Hurley and Kelsey Grammer have been cast in Father Christmas Is Back, a family comedy film now shooting in York
    Source: https://deadline.com/2020/09/father-christmas-is-back-movie-elizabeth-hurley-john-cleese-kelsey-grammer-cast-1234576532/


    Stills from the set of Father Christmas Is Back
    Source: https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/tv/christmas-film-starring-hollywood-john-18975565


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    #764
    DvB
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    Sony Christmas movie channel is back as of today!
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #765
    freida
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    DvB wrote: »
    Sony Christmas movie channel is back as of today!

    Thanks. 329 on virgin


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    #766
    world class wreckin’ cru
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    A fun Christmas movie for horror fans.

    Better Watch Out.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4443658/

    :)


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    #767
    Jude13
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    I have seen that one, its very good, well worth a watch.


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    #768
    Sunrise_Sunset
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    The kids really like The Christmas Chronicles. I must admit, I really like it too.
    I like Elf, Die Hard, Trading Places, Scrooged and on a cheesier note The Holiday and Love Actually.


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    #769
    Jude13
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    Trading places is completely underrated as a Christmas movie. It ticks all the boxes, Christmas scenes, and goodwill. Didnt think much of the Christmas Chronicles. Maybe it will grow on me.

    I used to dislike the Polar express, for years, now I think its quite sweet.


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    #770
    world class wreckin’ cru
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    I loved Christmas Chronicles. Can’t wait to revisit Die Hard and the same argument in our house whether it’s a Christmas movie or not (it bloody is!).

    Trading Places is excellent. I haven’t watched it in a few years so will add it to my list this year.


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    #771
    DvB
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    Jude13 wrote: »
    I used to dislike the Polar express, for years, now I think its quite sweet.

    Funnilyy enough I liked it the first time I watched it with the kids when they were tiny and drank everything christmas, watched it a couple of years later & wasnt as keen on it, the scenes at the north pole just being too odd for me. Must watch it again though as its been a good 4 or 5 years since I attempted it.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #772
    TRS30
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    Jude13 wrote: »
    I used to dislike the Polar express, for years, now I think its quite sweet.

    Haven't seen this in years as well. Must add it to the list for this year. Elf2 loves trains so a good one to watch with him.


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    #773
    Mutleyboo
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    I really liked the Christmas Chronicle, and looking forward the the 2nd one. I'm going to put myself out there for a slating by saying Die hard is not a Christmas film and I'll top it off and say I'm not actually a fan (runs and hides under jumper)..
    Love Actually one of my faves and I think its definitely a build up to Christmas watch.
    Christmas with the kranks is good and national lampoons Christmas vacation up there with the best..
    Scrooged is great, love all of them but the Bill Murray one I think is best..oh actually muppets Christmas Carol is on par..
    So many films, love them all ( just not die hard)


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    #774
    SarahLil
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    Loved the Christmas Chronicles can't wait for the 2nd one
    Keep putting Die Hard on my list each year and never get to it, hopefully I'll get to watch it this year, I loved it years ago


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    #775
    Sunrise_Sunset
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    world class wreckin’ cru wrote: »
    I loved Christmas Chronicles. Can’t wait to revisit Die Hard and the same argument in our house whether it’s a Christmas movie or not (it bloody is!).

    Trading Places is excellent. I haven’t watched it in a few years so will add it to my list this year.

    Great isn't it? Really looking forward to the second one.

    Die Hard is definitely a Christmas movie!! ;)

    It's not Christmas without Trading Places :)


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    #776
    Loughc
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    Mutleyboo wrote: »
    I really liked the Christmas Chronicle, and looking forward the the 2nd one. I'm going to put myself out there for a slating by saying Die hard is not a Christmas film and I'll top it off and say I'm not actually a fan (runs and hides under jumper)..
    Love Actually one of my faves and I think its definitely a build up to Christmas watch.
    Christmas with the kranks is good and national lampoons Christmas vacation up there with the best..
    Scrooged is great, love all of them but the Bill Murray one I think is best..oh actually muppets Christmas Carol is on par..
    So many films, love them all ( just not die hard)

    I was going to chastise you over your die hard comment but your other movies are great picks :D

    Some great choices there. Scrooged and the Muppets Christmas Carol are my 2 favourite a Christmas carols.


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    #777
    wes
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    If Die Hard is a Christmas movie, then so is Iron Man 3 (and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang as well from the same director).

    Anna and the Apocalypse is a fun Zombie comedy set at Christmas.

    The 2019 remake of Black Christmas was pretty good too, not seen the original.

    Going for horror recommendations due to Halloween being soon.


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    #778
    Mutleyboo
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    Im glad I've regained myself LOL!
    Just got the Disney channel so hoping for some good Christmas films


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    #779
    Jude13
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    I have changed on Die Hard, its a movie to watch at Christmas but not a Christmas movie as it doesn't have anything to do with the spirit of Christmas.


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    #780
    screamer
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    Mutleyboo wrote: »
    Im glad I've regained myself LOL!
    Just got the Disney channel so hoping for some good Christmas films

    Fairly slim pickings on it at the moment. Hoping it will improve as we get closer to Christmas


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    #781
    DvB
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    Jude13 wrote: »
    I have changed on Die Hard, its a movie to watch at Christmas but not a Christmas movie as it doesn't have anything to do with the spirit of Christmas.

    The bizarre thing is I never considered it a Christmas movie and voted that way in our poll a couple of years ago, but, I was swayed by the cant wait for Christmas podcasts and if had to vote again probably would vote that its a Christmas film.














    Even though it really isn't.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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