Christmas Movies

DvB · 16-09-2020 7:36am

Jude13 wrote: »

Looks great. Still prefer the M&S Mrs Claus.

Don't watch Ozark so!

Jude13 · 16-09-2020 8:05am

Is that the same person? Noooooo

DvB · 16-09-2020 8:28am

Jude13 wrote: »

Is that the same person? Noooooo

Yep.

otnomart · 21-09-2020 12:07pm

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

Posy · 21-09-2020 1:08pm

Good. Not every film needs a sequel!

TRS30 · 21-09-2020 1:51pm

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.....

DvB · 21-09-2020 1:54pm

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.

Jude13 · 21-09-2020 1:54pm

Die Hard 2

TRS30 · 21-09-2020 2:02pm

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

DvB · 21-09-2020 2:10pm

Seeing as the second is clearly a christmas movie whilst the original is questionable in that regard I'd go for die hard 2

otnomart · 21-09-2020 3:41pm

Posy wrote: »

Good. Not every film needs a sequel!

Agree with you !

otnomart · 22-09-2020 12:11pm

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

DvB · 24-09-2020 12:25pm

Sony Christmas movie channel is back as of today!

freida · 24-09-2020 12:41pm

DvB wrote: »

Sony Christmas movie channel is back as of today!

Thanks. 329 on virgin

world class wreckin’ cru · 25-09-2020 12:23pm

A fun Christmas movie for horror fans.

Better Watch Out.

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

Jude13 · 27-09-2020 5:55am

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

Sunrise_Sunset · 27-09-2020 9:20pm

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.

Jude13 · 28-09-2020 4:45am

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.

world class wreckin’ cru · 28-09-2020 7:05am

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.

DvB · 28-09-2020 7:55am

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.

TRS30 · 28-09-2020 9:10am

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.

Mutleyboo · 28-09-2020 7:26pm

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)

SarahLil · 28-09-2020 7:29pm

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

Sunrise_Sunset · 28-09-2020 8:02pm

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

Loughc · 28-09-2020 8:38pm

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

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

wes · 28-09-2020 9:59pm

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.

Mutleyboo · 28-09-2020 10:13pm

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

Jude13 · 29-09-2020 7:24am

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.

screamer · 29-09-2020 7:34am

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

DvB · 29-09-2020 8:04am

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.

Jude13 · 29-09-2020 8:09am

Ha, I was swayed by the same podcast that it was not.

TRS30 · 29-09-2020 8:13am

Jude13 wrote: »

I have changed on Die Hard, its a movie to watch at Christmas ..............

Doesn't this in itself make it a 'Christmas movie'?

I guess it depends on your definition of a Christmas movie. I wonder if Bruce has nay idea the discussion he causes on an Irish Christmas forum

Jude13 · 29-09-2020 8:23am

There is a definition of a Christmas movie on the Can't wait till christmas podcast but I can't remember it. Just because its set at Christmas doesn't make it a Christmas movie, I think is the general approach. It has to have a Christmas spirit take on it, as in at the end of the movie the error of their ways were seen due to the Christmas spirit.

I will shoot myself in the foot as this doesn't work in Black Christmas (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071222/) which is one of favourite Christmas movies.

29-09-2020 8:27am

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.

Yes I agree completely with this!! It's a movie to watch at Christmas but it doesn't give me those Christmas feels.

Jude13 · 29-09-2020 8:29am

Damn, it, Im ruining my argument. It gives me the christmas feels but still not a Christmas movie for me

29-09-2020 8:31am

Jude13 wrote: »

Damn, it, Im ruining my argument. It gives me the christmas feels but still not a Christmas movie for me

Well now I disagree with you but I do like that you also said 'christmas feels'.

Marty Bird · 29-09-2020 8:35am

I always watch Planes trains and automobiles at Christmas yes it’s set at thanksgiving but I love watching it at Christmas.

TRS30 · 29-09-2020 8:42am

Jude13 wrote: »

There is a definition of a Christmas movie on the Can't wait till christmas podcast but I can't remember it. Just because its set at Christmas doesn't make it a Christmas movie, I think is the general approach. It has to have a Christmas spirit take on it, as in at the end of the movie the error of their ways were seen due to the Christmas spirit.

I will shoot myself in the foot as this doesn't work in Black Christmas (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071222/) which is one of favourite Christmas movies.

Yep, can totally get the Christmas spirit criteria and all Hallmark Christmas movies, plus others obviously, would fall under that umbrella.

However, I would have a second category, as such, which is movies that only watch at Christmas.

To me the second group would be classed as 'Christmas movies' however it's a subjective opinion.

DvB · 29-09-2020 10:41am

I think we need a new updated poll to decide if Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not. Posy or Loughc I'm sure would be delighted to revisit this christmas forum subject of olde

& FWIW, I agree that there are movies you'll watch at Christmas time but wouldn't be considered movies about Christmas or are Christmas movies. Willy Wonka & the chocolate factory being a classic example.

Jude13 · 29-09-2020 10:45am

For the stats alone.

Loughc · 29-09-2020 11:18am

Jude13 wrote: »

For the stats alone.

You leave the stats out of this!!! :pac:

TRS30 · 29-09-2020 1:00pm

Loughc wrote: »

You leave the stats out of this!!! :pac:

Die Hard needs a stats section all of its own

Posy · 29-09-2020 1:45pm

It's set at a Christmas party on Christmas eve. There is Christmas music.
It's definitely a Christmas film!

And it embodies the spirit of Christmas- man risking his life for the woman he loves, reuniting his family just in time for Christmas etc.

Plus, it has the iconic line "Now I have a machine gun, ho ho ho." How Christmassy is that. :pac:

TRS30 · 29-09-2020 3:13pm

Posy wrote: »

It's set at a Christmas party on Christmas eve. There is Christmas music.
It's definitely a Christmas film!

And it embodies the spirit of Christmas- man risking his life for the woman he loves, reuniting his family just in time for Christmas etc.

Plus, it has the iconic line "Now I have a machine gun, ho ho ho." How Christmassy is that. :pac:

Must bookmark this post to reference the next time one tries to claim it isn't!

otnomart · 29-09-2020 5:47pm

Upcoming movie: My Dad's Christmas Date
With Joely Richardson
Trailer -usual spoiler disclaimer applies

otnomart · 29-09-2020 7:42pm

otnomart wrote: »

The Netflix film Jingle Jangle is being shot in Norwich over the next few weeks and will star Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker.

Pics with fake snow !
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-48502382

Netflix'ers can soon enjoy Jingle Jangle - out in November

A few stills

JJ_D37_GG_147_RA-1536x1024.jpg.webp

otnomart · 30-09-2020 2:25pm

Oh, interesting development for Netflix'ers !
A whopping four new movies:

The Christmas Chronicles 2 - trailer posted by Loughc earlier on this thread (Thanks Loughhc !)
Jingle Jangle - stills photos above
Christmas on the Square - with Dolly Parton (playing an angel !) and Christine Baranski
Holidate with Emma Roberts (have seen the trailer and gives far too much away !)

30-09-2020 3:22pm

otnomart wrote: »

Oh, interesting development for Netflix'ers !
A whopping four new movies:
The Christmas Chronicles 2 - trailer posted by Loughc earlier on this thread (Thanks Loughhc !)

Jingle Jangle - stills photos above

Christmas on the Square - with Dolly Parton (playing an angel !) and Christine Baranski

Holidate with Emma Roberts (have seen the trailer and gives far too much away !)

If Holidate is not a big cheesefest, I'll be very disappointed.

Sunrise_Sunset · 30-09-2020 8:49pm

Christmas Chronicles 2 release date is 25th November

TRS30 · 01-10-2020 8:34am

Watched about 30 mins of 'Christmas in Palm Springs' with Clark Kent in it last night

Christmas Movies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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