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 Dysartes wrote:
It's called research. Try doing it - Feegles would be enough of a search term to get the gist.

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Go read Discworld. All of it.

Now.

Yes. I know Discworld.

I read a chunk of it, and even watched the Sean Astin movie (Colour of Magic) and Hogfather.

Last time I brought it up I was shin-kicked into oblivion for saying that the only Terry Pratchett Discword book I own is "Where's My Cow?" Which I've said was my favorite book of his (which is apparently an unpopular opinion).

Last Christmas

“I will nail you to my d—k!”

Last Christmas is based on the George Michael song, and uses a lot of his music, so not for George Michael haters.

For the first two thirds, Last Christmas is pretty much a Hallmark movie with swears and adult situations. There are some funny comedy moments and a bit of schmaltz. Then the last part of the movie elevates it enough to me to heartily recommend it. Love the ending or hate it, it’s a big swing.

Recommended.

Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom

Bloody love this film with its heavier horror leanings. Again not a Christmas Theme movie, no. But a Christmas Telly Staple all the same.

And to be honest, the ending is quite a wholesome Christmas Message. Not the massacre of the natives, but bringing the kids back to their parents, and not for promise of reward beyond feeling really good about yourself.

Tonight I got to see A Christmas Story Christmas.
The completely lackluster sequel to the classic A Christmas Story.

Its not a terrible movie - Lord knows I've seen far more insipidley stupid crap from Hallmark....

Its just got none of the charm or entertaining bitz/scenes that makes the original.
40 years from now? People will still remember parts of the original - the kid licking the frozen flag pole, the awful pink bunny suit, maybe the Leg Lamp, etc. This? Nothing.

 Dysartes wrote:

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
I was correctly using Welp to indicate there’s no more to be said.

It’s The Muppet Christmas Carol. Genuine cinematic perfection!

Well, the version with Belle's Song present is - without, it falls maybe one step short of cinematic perfection.

I feel quite the opposite. I think the song slows the film down to a complete stop. I understand that it is supposed to be emotional, but there are better ways to convey that without creating a 3 minute dead space in the middle of your movie.


Watched a few things with the wife and even more with out her.

Ernest Saves Christmas
Been a long while since I have watched this movie so it felt like a brand new viewing. Arguably the best "Ernest" movie, I really enjoyed the movie as did my wife which surprised me as I figured Ernest's antics would have annoyed her. In the movie Ernest finds himself trying to help Santa "save Christmas" by finding a new Santa. Definitely worth a watch. On a side note there was a scene...

Gavin and Stacy Finale
Ok, so when we started watching this we didn't know it wasn't a Christmas show. It was released at Christmas and the other specials that released at Christmas were always Christmas themed. Why wasn't this Christmas themed? Anyway, I first stumbled across this show on netflix 16 or 17 years ago and eventually introduced my wife to it. We have watched all of the other episodes and were eager to watch this one. Now to be honest, we weren't really impressed with the prior special and the fact that it ended on a cliff hanger with no resolution in sight was quite annoying. We were both thankful that this special wrapped everything up nicely and agreed that even if they did release another special that we wouldn't watch as the series is complete for us. Some thoughts I had about the special are...



Spongebob Christmas Special
It is Spongebob, at Christmas.


Charlie Brown Christmas
A classic that I personally feel punches above its weight. It feels surprising to me that this is as well regarded as it is. I have nothing against it and enjoy it enough to watch it every year. It just isn't much.


Aqua Teen Hunger Force "Cybernetic Ghost Of Christmas Past From The Future"
Yah, this episode is something. If you enjoy the odd this episode has you covered. Plus a guest spot by Glenn Danzig.


Invader Zim "The most Horrible X-mas Ever"
More animated insanity. Bow down before the power of Santa or be crushed...


Futurama "Xmas Story" and "A Tale of Two Santas"
Christmas in the year 3000. "Xmas Story" introduces Santa and why he should be feared. "A Tale of Two Santas" reinforces that fear and comes with festive song.


Kappa Mikey "A Christmas Mikey"
This episode sees the Lily Mu gang in a mash up of "Its a Wonderful Life" and "A Christmas Carol". My favorite part of the episode is when...


Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Again, I don't appreciate the mockery this film receives. While not a cinematic masterpiece, this film accomplishes the one thing it was made to do, make kids at Christmas happy.


Scrooged
Bill Murray is easily my favorite actor and stars in my favorite movie (The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou). I am behind him in this movie 100%, until we get to the last 10 or so minutes. I'm sorry, the whole ending just doesn't do it for me. It is too manic for me, even in a film with Bobcat Goldthwait running around with a shotgun. Everything else is pretty great.


A Miracle on 34th Street
Holiday perfection. Darn that little Dutch girl. It is also surprising that even as early as the 40's there were commentaries about how commercialized Christmas had become. If only they knew what was to come.


The Johnny Cash Christmas Show - 1977
I stumbled across this a few years back and it has since entered into my holiday rotation.


And finally,
Pee Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
A pretty standard episode of Pee Wee's playhouse except it is filled with plenty of cameos from former b-list celebrities and then current c-list celebrities.


Now to start planning next years Christmas watch list.

No one is watching the Star Wars Holiday Special? For shame.


Seconding Ernest Saves Christmas. Classic.