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...and
time
for cheer
holiday
movie classics
by Vanessa Hofstetter | 1
2
continued from page 1
 How
the Grinch Stole Christmas
(1966) get
the DVD
| Oh you're a mean one Mr. Grinch! This
animated version of the beloved Dr. Seuss book is a must-see before you
sit down with the family to chow down on all that Who Hash. How the
Grinch Stole Christmas tells the tale of a small-hearted crank who
lives all alone on the side of a mountain overlooking the town of
Whosville. Annoyed at the Whos' incessant holiday cheer, he decides to
put a damper on their celebrations, and finds himself getting a lesson
in the Yuletide spirit instead. Boris Karloff is usually associated with
Halloween since he was the original film Frankenstein, but it is his
voice that brings the Grinch to life as the title character and the
narrator. Add in the talent of Looney Toons illustrator Chuck Jones and
the amazing Dr. Seuss and you have an instant holiday classic. Something
to enjoy before you carve the Roast Beast.
 A
Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
get
the DVD
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I have owned
many "Charlie Brown Trees" in my life and it's true that
sometimes they just need a little love (and, quite frankly, a
whole lot of tinsel). In this childhood holiday favorite, Charlie
Brown is tired of the rampant materialism of the Christmas season.
As director of the school's Christmas play, he tries to restore
the spirit of the season by featuring a sad-looking tree he's
rescued from the lot -- an attempt that's greeted with mocking
laughter from his cast. Poor Charlie Brown feels more disheartened
with the holiday than ever -- until Linus helps him to learn the
true meaning of Christmas in an ending that's sure to melt the
hearts of any holiday scrooge. Meanwhile, getting to see the
Peanuts gang dance around at play practice makes it worth watching
alone. Unfortunately, the movie will leave one nagging question
unanswered -- why is Charlie Brown so follically challenged? |
| Some
other holiday films you and the family may enjoy…
• A Rugrats
Chanukah
• A Very Brady Christmas (you
know you're going to watch…)
• It's A Wonderful Life
• Frosty the Snowman (happy
birthday!)
• The Muppet Christmas Carol
• Olive the Other Reindeer
• Babes in Toyland
• Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
(we are all misfits…)
• White Christmas
• Miracle on 34th
Street |
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o
o o
With all these great holiday
movies to choose from, what are you waiting for? Grab some hot cocoa,
and snuggle up in front of the TV -- because you only get to see these
once a year!
o
Vanessa
Hofstetter lives
in Shrewsbury, MA with her fiancé and their pet beta named Joefish.
When not at work as an exhibit designer at a small local museum she is
keeping busy planning her fall 2006 wedding. She enjoys putting up her
holiday tree in late November and in elaborately wrapping holiday gifts,
even thought they will get torn open! She believes in watching Christmas
movies all year long and knows that there is scientific evidence that
states that watching Frosty the Snowman in June actually makes it cooler
outside. This is her first published article.
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