Christmas Movies

Tom Mann Centuria · 14-12-2019 10:50pm

Now watching Gremlins.

Do you hear what I hear?

Loughc · 16-12-2019 11:06am

I watched Scrooged again last night, and the wife turns to me to tell me she's never seen it before.... if anyone knows a good divorce solicitor PM me :P

Posy · 16-12-2019 12:42pm

PM sent. :pac:

TastyPa1n · 16-12-2019 12:44pm

Elf is 15 years old today. Anyone else feeling old right now?

Loughc · 16-12-2019 12:55pm

TastyPa1n wrote: »

Elf is 15 years old today. Anyone else feeling old right now?

Yep!!

Posy · 16-12-2019 1:10pm

That's mad. I can't believe I was only 6 when that was first released!

>_>

<_<

DvB · 16-12-2019 1:33pm

TastyPa1n wrote: »

Elf is 15 years old today. Anyone else feeling old right now?

All the time!!

New Home · 16-12-2019 7:08pm

Posy wrote: »

That's mad. I can't believe I was only 60 when that was first released!

>_>

<_<

FYP there, Posy. You forgot a digit. You're welcome.

SarahLil · 16-12-2019 7:45pm

Watched a Christmas in Vermont yesterday on RTE
Just waiting on himself to come back from bringing my mother home and its Christmas movie time with a mince pie and cup of tea

16-12-2019 8:02pm

New Home wrote: »

FYP there, Posy. You forgot a digit. You're welcome.

Ouch!

Posy · 16-12-2019 8:09pm

*Runs away crying*

New Home · 16-12-2019 11:05pm

Posy wrote: »

*Runs away crying*

Ah don't!! Sure, you don't look a day older than 87! :pac:

Loughc · 16-12-2019 11:39pm

Posy wrote: »

*Runs away crying*

Be careful you don’t break a hip :pac:

Posy · 17-12-2019 1:17am

It's my gammy knees that are the bigger problem.

Bought the 'Die Hard' collection and 'It's a Wonderful Life' on DVD in Golden Discs today, so I don't need to be at the mercy of the TV schedules.
Since I don't have Sky, it's the only way I'll see them!

otnomart · 10-01-2020 7:43am

"Hallmark will follow up its annual Countdown to Christmas with its next snowy event: Winterfest 2020 (...) five brand-new heartwarming movies."

More info here:
https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a30381552/hallmark-winterfest-movie-schedule-2020/

otnomart · 14-01-2020 9:32am

A bit of Christmas made it to the Academy Awards:
Klaus just got an Oscar nomination for Best animated feature !

I have not seen it, yet. Those who have, what did you think?

miamee · 14-01-2020 11:17am

I thought it was really beautifully animated and I loved the story too. Another forum regular said their kids didn't think too much of it so maybe it was aimed at bigger kids like ourselves :pac:

Posy · 14-01-2020 1:56pm

Klaus was brilliant! Could be added to the category of 'watch every Christmas' for me.

Jude13 · 15-01-2020 9:24am

Mentioned it a few pages ago, Kluas is a instant classic and as Posy notes will be on the list every Christmas.

Loughc · 15-01-2020 10:36am

Jude13 wrote: »

Mentioned it a few pages ago, Kluas is a instant classic and as Posy notes will be on the list every Christmas.

I’ve yet to watch it. I’m deffo watching it this weekend.

Jude13 · 15-01-2020 11:25am

Im jealous of people watching it for the first time, that's how good I think it is. I love animated or childish Christmas movies, I know they are all childish in a way. My OH hates stuff like elf and the snowman however really liked this one.

DvB · 15-01-2020 1:13pm

Loughc wrote: »

I’ve yet to watch it. I’m deffo watching it this weekend.

Haven't seen it myself either. The Mrs & the kids watched it before christmas & IIRC said they enjoyed it.

For me it'll have to wait until the build up to Christmas before I watch it though, am done with Christmas music & films etc until later in the year.

otnomart · 17-01-2020 4:52pm

Keira Knightley to make Christmas film

"a festive tale by Camille Griffin, which has been described as a fun movie for people "who secretly dread" the holiday season.
Keira is to play the wife at the heart of the film and her husband has yet to be cast
The couple's screen son will be played by 'Jojo Rabbit' star Roman Griffin Davis.
Shooting is set to begin on the film within the next few weeks."

Source: https://www.list.co.uk/article/113917-keira-knightley-to-make-christmas-film/

Postgrad10 · 17-01-2020 5:35pm

Do we consider Collatoral Beauty a Christmas film?

otnomart · 20-01-2020 7:28pm

Perfect Strangers, Scotland’s first independent feature-length Christmas movie, is being filmed - "aiming to have the film released for December.”

source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/1963763/filming-underway-in-lochaber-for-scotlands-first-independent-feature-length-christmas-movie/

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otnomart · 23-01-2020 6:38pm

Another Christmas movie in the making:

"As filming gets underway this week (...) romantic comedy Happiest Season has rounded out its cast for the Kristen Stewart - Mackenzie Davis film.
The pic hits theaters on Nov. 20"

Source: https://deadline.com/2020/01/happiest-season-mary-steenburgen-victor-garber-aubrey-plaza-alison-brie-dan-levy-more-round-out-tristar-comedy-1202837759/

otnomart · 28-01-2020 7:56am

otnomart wrote: »

And......

Mel Gibson has been set to play Santa Claus in Fatman, a dark action comedy that is looking to be a present for buyers at the upcoming Cannes film market. Filming is scheduled to begin early next year in Canada.

https://deadline.com/2019/05/mel-gibson-santa-claus-casting-fatman-movie-1202609900/

An update on Fatman with Mel Gibson

"a casting agency based out of Ottawa, seemed to have confirmed the movie's Canadian filming location by announcing their need for extras in the upcoming film. They revealed that they are “prepping for Fatman” and “want to get an early start” on booking elves."

Source: https://www.narcity.com/entertainment/ca/mel-gibson-fatman-filming-in-ottawa-will-continue-throughout-the-early-months-of-2020

otnomart · 29-01-2020 7:57am

otnomart wrote: »

Netflix has boarded Studiocanal and Blueprint Pictures’ Santa Claus origins movie “A Boy Called Christmas,”!

Writer Matt Haig tweeted a photo from the set of “A Boy Called Christmas”
https://twitter.com/matthaig1/status/1221883020489166853

The movie's poster
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Gavin1986 · 06-02-2020 8:56am

Hi! I don’t read all the messages and maybe somebody has mentioned already this film. But I like “Joyeux Noel (2005)” a lot. It doesn’t help to feel the Christmas spirit as “Home Alone” or “Die hard” but has its own precious.

DvB · 07-02-2020 9:45pm

otnomart wrote: »

Writer Matt Haig tweeted a photo from the set of “A Boy Called Christmas”
https://twitter.com/matthaig1/status/1221883020489166853

The movie's poster

Had never heard of this book, but had a look at the reviews and ended up ordering all 3 Matt haig Christmas books after reading about them. Reckon the kids will love them.

Cherrycola · 10-02-2020 11:15am

Gavin1986 wrote: »

Hi! I don’t read all the messages and maybe somebody has mentioned already this film. But I like “Joyeux Noel (2005)” a lot. It doesn’t help to feel the Christmas spirit as “Home Alone” or “Die hard” but has its own precious.

One of my favourite Christmas movies,love it.

TRS30 · 20-03-2020 8:39am

I see Hallmark are showing a Christmas movie marathon as everyone at home these days.

Posy · 04-05-2020 12:26am

otnomart · 29-05-2020 6:47am

Gangs of London creator Gareth Evans Next Movie Will be an Action Thriller set at Christmas
" It’s set two days before Christmas, so there’s a black dark humor streak to it"
https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/gareth-evans-next-movie-will-be-an-action-thriller-set-at-christmas/

otnomart · 29-05-2020 6:56am

The Christmas Chronicles 2
"Kurt Russell reprises his role as Santa from the 2018 Christmas Chronicles film, in a sequel that’s due in 2020. This time, Chris Columbus takes over from Clay Kaytis. Goldie Hawn is returning too, and the film is due on Netflix at the end of 2020."
Source: https://www.filmstories.co.uk/features/108-movie-sequels-currently-on-the-way/

Jude13 · 31-05-2020 6:53am

I love hearing about new movies, I havent seen gangs of London, and did not think the Christmas Chronicles was any great shakes however they still stir excitement. I am still raging at a Very Murray Christmas, possibly the worst Christmasy thing ever produced.

DvB · 31-05-2020 10:51am

Jude13 wrote: »

I love hearing about new movies, I havent seen gangs of London, and did not think the Christmas Chronicles was any great shakes however they still stir excitement. I am still raging at a Very Murray Christmas, possibly the worst Christmasy thing ever produced.

I love Bill Murray, but have to agree that Christmas 'thing' was garbage.

We enjoyed the Christmas Chronicles so wouldn't mind seeing a sequel.

otnomart · 20-06-2020 12:45pm

otnomart wrote: »

Another Christmas movie in the making:

"As filming gets underway this week (...) romantic comedy Happiest Season has rounded out its cast for the Kristen Stewart - Mackenzie Davis film.
The pic hits theaters on Nov. 20"

Source: https://deadline.com/2020/01/happiest-season-mary-steenburgen-victor-garber-aubrey-plaza-alison-brie-dan-levy-more-round-out-tristar-comedy-1202837759/

Release date for Happiest Season is now llsted in IMDB as 25 Nov US and 27 Nov UK

otnomart · 01-07-2020 9:18pm

Rob Minkoff, director of the original Disney animated classic “The Lion King,” as well as “Stuart Little,” “Stuart Little 2,” and “Mr. Peabody & Sherman,” is attached to direct and co-produce an animated adaptation of beloved children’s book “How Winston Delivered Christmas.”
Source: https://variety.com/2020/film/news/rob-minkoff-lion-king-how-winston-delivered-christmas-1234647692/

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DvB · 03-07-2020 11:11am

Anybody bothering with the Christmas in July movies on Movies 24? I'm not a fan of the hallmark style christmas films so havent bothered but was just wondering last night as i went channel surfing if anyone else on here has bothered either?

TRS30 · 03-07-2020 3:05pm

DvB wrote: »

Anybody bothering with the Christmas in July movies on Movies 24? I'm not a fan of the hallmark style christmas films so havent bothered but was just wondering last night as i went channel surfing if anyone else on here has bothered either?

No haven't bother either, partly been pretty busy the last week or so, partly forgot about it and partly not a massive fan.

Did come across Muppets Christmas Carol on Disney+ last night when looking for a movie to watch with the missus, was tempted however will save it for a rainy afternoon with the kids.

Loughc · 03-07-2020 9:58pm

DvB wrote: »

Anybody bothering with the Christmas in July movies on Movies 24? I'm not a fan of the hallmark style christmas films so havent bothered but was just wondering last night as i went channel surfing if anyone else on here has bothered either?

I really don’t bother with the Hallmark style Christmas movies. Once you’ve seen one you’ve seen them all.

They’re a niche and they thrive off it.

Posy · 04-07-2020 1:14am

I might watch one, or maybe two, over the Christmas, but that would be it.

They are all pretty formulaic.
High powered New York lawyer goes to small snowy mountain town under some flimsy premise. She's engaged, but it's to a horrible creep (insert scene of him flirting with other women, being a sexist pig etc) so that makes it okay when she falls for hunky local ski lodge owner who conveniently recently lost his wife in an avalanche etc etc... The movie will end on Christmas day when Ski Lodge presents her with an engagement ring. Of course she says yes, even though there is not a lot of legal work in a town with a population of 112, not to mention that they just met 6 days ago.

Posy · 04-07-2020 1:17am

On the plus side, you can always play the Hallmark Bingo I linked to a few posts up. :pac:

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Loughc · 05-07-2020 9:46pm

Posy wrote: »

I might watch one, or maybe two, over the Christmas, but that would be it.

They are all pretty formulaic.
High powered New York lawyer goes to small snowy mountain town under some flimsy premise. She's engaged, but it's to a horrible creep (insert scene of him flirting with other women, being a sexist pig etc) so that makes it okay when she falls for hunky local ski lodge owner who conveniently recently lost his wife in an avalanche etc etc... The movie will end on Christmas day when Ski Lodge presents her with an engagement ring. Of course she says yes, even though there is not a lot of legal work in a town with a population of 112, not to mention that they just met 6 days ago.

And of course in those small towns they’ve no need for fancy contracts all their deals are sealed with a good old fashioned handshake.

otnomart · 06-07-2020 5:12pm

Jason Momoa To Voice Frosty The Snowman In hybrid CG/live-action film
Source: https://deadline.com/2020/07/jason-momoa-frosty-the-snowman-live-action-warner-bros-stampede-1202975009/

Autosport · 06-07-2020 7:49pm

I’m a fan of the hallmark movies

I’ve watched a few as it is

Yeah I’m a romantic Christmas

odyssey06 · 06-07-2020 8:05pm

We ration ourselves to about 2-3 of the Hallmark type movies per season

TomRiddle35 · 06-07-2020 8:16pm

Scrooged is the only way to go!

Loughc · 06-07-2020 10:25pm

TomRiddle35 wrote: »

Scrooged is the only way to go!

Love Scrooged. For a bonus point can anyone say what other version of a Christmas Carol features during scrooged.

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