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DoctorDodge
12-01-2014, 05:53 AM
So, in the weeks leading up to Christmas, what's on everyone's lists of essential viewing? What films or tv specials are you guaranteed to watch at least once this December?

Ones that immediately spring to mind are:

- Blackadder's Christmas Carol. I adore this one. A brilliant, ingenius twist on the ol' Dickens classic (which I do plan to actually read sometime this month). For those that don't know, Blackadder is one of the few comedies where Rowan Atkinson not only gets to play someone who's intelligent and a total bastard, he also occasionally gets a beard, as well. Pretty much all the Blackadders he plays throughout history are scheming, selfish gits. Except for Ebenezer Blackadder, one of the kindest and most generous (and most gullible) men in England. Until one fateful night, when a ghost comes to visit of course.
- Scrooged. Love this hysterical and modern day satirical take on it, as well. Bill Murray is actually hilarious in this one, and I love the Ghost of Christmas Past.
- Love Actually. Bit of a guilty pleasure this one, but still very enjoyable. Love all the different stories, especially the one with that guy from the Walking Dead in it.
- It's a Wonderful Life. 'Nuff said.

I also might re-watch This Is England '88, and possibly even check out A Christmas Story. So what's everyone else watching for Christmas this year?

fernandito
12-01-2014, 08:55 AM
A Christmas Story.
Lethal Weapon.

ELazansky
12-01-2014, 08:57 AM
Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas - we watch it every Christmas Eve

WeDealInLead
12-01-2014, 09:08 AM
Polar Express, Home Alone, The Grinch.

stkmw02
12-01-2014, 09:33 AM
Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas - we watch it every Christmas Eve

Did you know there are plans for a new Emmet Otter movie? Based on notes and drawings of Henson's!

We watch a ridiculous amount of movies. We kicked off the season last night with White Christmas. This classic is usually on multiple times every Christmas season in our house.

Mattrick
12-01-2014, 09:59 AM
Bad Santa
Love, Actually
Die Hard

thegunslinger41
12-01-2014, 10:06 AM
I like Love Actually.


Serendipity and....
ELF

BROWNINGS CHILDE
12-01-2014, 12:47 PM
I've already watched Home Alone and Nightmare Before Xmas.

Other perennial Xmas films for me include:
Christmas Vacation
A Christmas Story
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Mickeys Christmas Carol
Grinch (animated)
Ernest Saves Christmas
One Magic Christmas
Elf
Bad Santa
The Night They Saved Christmas
The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever

Honestly there are probably too many too list. I love Christmas movies.

Oh yeah and Gremlins.

Tommy
12-01-2014, 05:25 PM
A Christmas Story
Black Christmas (original)
MST3K Episodes Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, Santa Claus
Rifftrax Live Santa Claus
À l'intérieur AKA Inside (french horror flick set during Christmas and ends with the greatest present opening scene in cinema :evil: )

Still Servant
12-01-2014, 05:40 PM
Die Hard
A Christmas Story
Christmas Vacation
Grinch
Home Alone 1 & 2
Gremlins
Lord of the Rings
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Pre-Christmas viewing)

needfulthings
12-01-2014, 11:30 PM
FOR TOMMY A RARE LITTLE GEM
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Tommy
12-02-2014, 12:41 AM
FOR TOMMY A RARE LITTLE GEM
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:thumbsup:

Heather19
12-02-2014, 07:20 AM
I have too many Christmas favorites. But the ones I watch the most are:
A Christmas Story
Charlie Brown Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Christmas Vacation
March of the Wooden Soldiers
It's a Wonderful Life



Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas - we watch it every Christmas Eve

Did you know there are plans for a new Emmet Otter movie? Based on notes and drawings of Henson's!

We watch a ridiculous amount of movies. We kicked off the season last night with White Christmas. This classic is usually on multiple times every Christmas season in our house.

Have you seen Holiday Inn? I love that one. I know it's not related to just Christmas, but I always watch it around this time of year.


À l'intérieur AKA Inside (french horror flick set during Christmas and ends with the greatest present opening scene in cinema :evil: )

Sounds like I need to look this one up :)

Tommy
12-02-2014, 07:29 AM
À l'intérieur AKA Inside (french horror flick set during Christmas and ends with the greatest present opening scene in cinema :evil: )

Sounds like I need to look this one up :)

It's rather extreme, might not be for everyone, I've actually seen people become physically distressed after viewing it :scared:

Girlystevedave
12-02-2014, 10:12 AM
A Christmas Story.


It's an essential now? Awesome. :wub:

Girlystevedave
12-02-2014, 10:18 AM
This is my favorite time of the year, and I have a lot of movies I love to watch each Christmas. But, my essentials are:

A Christmas Story (although I own it on dvd, I refrain from watching it until the 24 hour marathon airs on TBS Christmas Day)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
It's a Wonderful Life (I am ashamed to say I didn't see this movie until a year or so back. But, it was awesome enough to become an essential immediately)
I always have to watch the classics like Rudolph, Frosty, Grinch, etc.

I will consume almost anything Christmas related. I add new dvds to my collection each year. I love this time of year!

Ruthful
12-02-2014, 11:28 AM
Scrooge. One of the best musical films ever made.

needfulthings
12-02-2014, 12:14 PM
How about a GREAT Xmas Eve heist movie?
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ICry4Oy
12-02-2014, 01:41 PM
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
The Ref
The Long Kiss Goodnight
Scrooged
Bad Santa

fernandito
12-02-2014, 01:43 PM
A Christmas Story.


It's an essential now? Awesome. :wub:

Yes. How proud of me are you?

:)

DoctorDodge
12-02-2014, 02:21 PM
Love all the mentions of the one essential Christmas film I forgot to include on my list, Die Hard. :) Another one I'm bound to watch that's set at Christmas is last year's fucked-up Scottish film Filth. Not that the story is an uplifting one for the holidays, just that it's set at Christmas and I'm looking for any other excuse to re-watch it! :lol:

Still Servant
12-02-2014, 02:50 PM
I'm actually rather fond of Reindeer Games. I know a lot of people hate it.

Totally forgot about The Ref. Nice one, Oy.

Mattrick
12-02-2014, 03:50 PM
The Ref is solid. A more obscure Spacey film. Reindeer Games is good up until the worst ending in movie history. It just killed it for me.

Odetta
12-03-2014, 06:46 AM
It's a Wonderful Life
A Christmas Carol (Sir Patrick Stewart as Scrooge)
A Christmas Story
Christmas Vacation
Elf
Miracle on 34th Street
The Ref - LOVE THIS MOVIE!

Ricky
12-04-2014, 09:37 AM
Here's my list (aka it's not Christmas until I watch them at least 34 times):

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Carrey and Karloff versions)
The Santa Clause 1 and 2 (3 doesn't exist)
Elf
Arthur Christmas
All the classic TV specials (Rudolph, Frosty, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, Year Without a Santa Claus, Charlie Brown Christmas)
A Christmas Story (though I'm with Amanda in that I hold off watching it until the 24-hour marathon)

I also try and do a marathon of all The Office Christmas episodes. :lol:


March of the Wooden Soldiers

No no no no no.


This is my favorite time of the year...I love this time of year!

NO WAY!

:lol:

Girlystevedave
12-04-2014, 10:34 AM
This is my favorite time of the year...I love this time of year!

NO WAY!

:lol:

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Also, I'll mention that the only reason I even bought A Christmas Story on dvd was to have back-up in case TBS ever stopped doing the 24 hour marathon. :lol:

DoctorDodge
12-04-2014, 11:06 AM
I also try and do a marathon of all The Office Christmas episodes. :lol:

It's funny you mention the Office Christmas Specials, Ricky: I've been thinking about re-watching the Christmas specials for the original series, as it's such an amazing ending. Plus David Brent's cover of If You Don't Know Me By Now is still hilarious! :rofl:

needfulthings
12-04-2014, 11:31 AM
Not a snowflake or a Santa in sight. Just Mr. Laurel & Mr. Hardy , Mr. James Finlayson & A LOT OF HYSTERICAL MAYHEM.
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Iwritecode
12-04-2014, 01:57 PM
The Santa Clause 1 and 2 (3 doesn't exist)

:eek:

The first is probably the best one but I actually like the 3rd one better than the 2nd one.

Still Servant
12-04-2014, 03:24 PM
Arthur Christmas is really underrated, Ricky. Good one. It's too bad that one hasn't caught on yet.

Ricky
12-04-2014, 05:58 PM
Also, I'll mention that the only reason I even bought A Christmas Story on dvd was to have back-up in case TBS ever stopped doing the 24 hour marathon. :lol:

So you're like one of those doomsday preppers, but with Christmas movies. :lol:


It's funny you mention the Office Christmas Specials, Ricky: I've been thinking about re-watching the Christmas specials for the original series, as it's such an amazing ending. Plus David Brent's cover of If You Don't Know Me By Now is still hilarious! :rofl:

I've never seen any of the original series but if the Christmas specials are good I might have to check it out. If you recommend one, I might have to track it down. ;)


The first is probably the best one but I actually like the 3rd one better than the 2nd one.

:O

There are some aspects about the 3rd one that I like, but it'll never be my favorite of the trilogy.


Arthur Christmas is really underrated, Ricky. Good one. It's too bad that one hasn't caught on yet.

I think I remember you bringing this up last year, too. It is a shame because it's hilarious. I just wish more Christmas films would be released in theaters every year. I can't even remember the last one that was released (anything Tyler Perry doesn't count).

Mattrick
12-04-2014, 06:15 PM
Santa Clause 2 is easily the best...evil, Hitler like Santa makes it the best haha.

I've never got why people love A Christmas Story so much.

Still Servant
12-04-2014, 06:35 PM
Santa Clause 2 is easily the best...evil, Hitler like Santa makes it the best haha.

I've never got why people love A Christmas Story so much.

A Christmas Story captures that time period so well that I thought it was made in the 50's when I was a kid. My dad is from that era (more so the 60's) and says they nailed the time period perfect. There are just so many great scenes in that film that most people can identify with while growing up.

Also, what kid can't identify with wanting something for Christmas so much that it consumes your life. I can see why people think it's overrated now since it plays for 24 hours, but to me it's a classic and was a big part of my childhood.

Ricky
12-04-2014, 08:36 PM
Santa Clause 2 is easily the best...evil, Hitler like Santa makes it the best haha.

Yes! I love it when he's drinking cocoa for the first time. "Whoa! What a rush!" :lol:


There are just so many great scenes in that film that most people can identify with while growing up.

Exactly.

Mattrick
12-04-2014, 09:47 PM
It was just never a part of my childhood. I was like 14 when I first heard of the movie and how it this massive holiday tradition. I watched it on TBS's marathon, don't remember enjoying it all that much and can't recall much about it. Think it was more of an American Phenomenon.

pathoftheturtle
12-05-2014, 05:02 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtEaka1QeV0

DoctorDodge
12-05-2014, 05:07 AM
It's funny you mention the Office Christmas Specials, Ricky: I've been thinking about re-watching the Christmas specials for the original series, as it's such an amazing ending. Plus David Brent's cover of If You Don't Know Me By Now is still hilarious! :rofl:

I've never seen any of the original series but if the Christmas specials are good I might have to check it out. If you recommend one, I might have to track it down. ;)

It might not be your cup of tea: the humour is overall very different to the US series, and it's way more uncomfortable to watch at times. I've heard from a lot of people used to the US series that it's difficult to enjoy the UK series as much, at times. Also, for the Christmas specials, the two specials are pretty much the end of the series, so not necessarily something to jump on board with. Not that it would take long to catch up, as there's only 14 eps including the specials altogether, just something to keep in mind.

Girlystevedave
12-05-2014, 05:40 AM
Also, I'll mention that the only reason I even bought A Christmas Story on dvd was to have back-up in case TBS ever stopped doing the 24 hour marathon. :lol:

So you're like one of those doomsday preppers, but with Christmas movies. :lol:



:rofl: Yes! You can never be too careful when it comes to Christmas related things.



Arthur Christmas is really underrated, Ricky. Good one. It's too bad that one hasn't caught on yet.

I love Arthur Christmas. :thumbsup:

Ricky
12-05-2014, 08:38 AM
Also, for the Christmas specials, the two specials are pretty much the end of the series, so not necessarily something to jump on board with.

Yeah, I saw that when I was looking them up the other day. I was thinking it was like the US series where it's an episode in the middle of a season.

DoctorDodge
12-05-2014, 09:20 AM
Nah, our Christmas specials in general are very odd in that they're usually in between series (after all, 6 eps is WAY too short to call it a 'season') or even after a show has finished. (Only Fools & Horses was especially notable for this, and if there's one Christmas special I recommend to everyone, it's an episode called "Heroes & Villains". It has one of the greatest Batman moments ever. And I mean ever. :lol:) What's also different to US Christmas specials is that they're usually broadcast on Christmas day, as well. (I was very shocked to find that US Christmas eps were broadcast sometimes weeks before the day itself. :lol:) So Christmas TV is a big thing, over here. Hell, it's probably one of my favourite things about the day itself.

Oh, that reminds me: the annual Doctor Who Christmas special is on this year! Looking forward to that! It's funny that it's only since the series was brought back that they started doing Christmas specials for the series, now ten years on it just wouldn't feel like Christmas without one.

ICry4Oy
12-05-2014, 11:01 AM
It was just never a part of my childhood. I was like 14 when I first heard of the movie and how it this massive holiday tradition. I watched it on TBS's marathon, don't remember enjoying it all that much and can't recall much about it. Think it was more of an American Phenomenon.

I've tried to watch it several times and always lose interest and change the channel. Just cannot get into it. That movie and Fantasia and Blade Runner always put me to sleep before they're half finished.

Still Servant
12-05-2014, 06:47 PM
It was just never a part of my childhood. I was like 14 when I first heard of the movie and how it this massive holiday tradition. I watched it on TBS's marathon, don't remember enjoying it all that much and can't recall much about it. Think it was more of an American Phenomenon.

Well, it's definitely a film that would be more near and dear to your heart if it was something you grew up with.

I think you're also right in saying it's somewhat of an American phenomenon. It certainly feels like a slice of American life during that time.

Heather19
12-10-2014, 08:04 AM
A Christmas Story (though I'm with Amanda in that I hold off watching it until the 24-hour marathon)


Ok, I have to ask, how on earth do the two of you hold off on watching this until the 24 hour marathon?! I need to watch it multiple times leading up to the marathon, and then as many times during those 24 hours. Unfortunately, when it's on tv, I rarely get to watch it. Christmas day we're not in front of the tv, and they end it early, so when I get home it's no longer playing :(

Also I finally watched Love Actually. It's been on my list since last year, and with quite a few people saying it was one of their essentials I had to see it. I was kinda disappointed. It was ok, but nothing really spectacular. I think there were too many stories, that I didn't feel attached to any one of them, since we just got brief glances into their lives and barely got to know them. Also I didn't know that Rick Grimes was it, so I was kinda surprised to see him. And it's weird he doesn't look nearly as good all cleaned up :lol:

Ricky
12-10-2014, 08:17 AM
Ok, I have to ask, how on earth do the two of you hold off on watching this until the 24 hour marathon?! I need to watch it multiple times leading up to the marathon, and then as many times during those 24 hours. Unfortunately, when it's on tv, I rarely get to watch it. Christmas day we're not in front of the tv, and they end it early, so when I get home it's no longer playing :(

For me it's just the tradition of turning on the marathon on Christmas morning (and then turning it off 5 minutes later because my dad gets distracted while we're opening presents, then turning it back on after :lol: ). Plus, we usually don't have to go anywhere until late afternoon, so I'm usually able to catch it a few times.

Also, I don't understand all the love for Love Actually either. I agree that there were way too many stories. I saw it for the first time a few years ago and don't really need to see it again.

Girlystevedave
12-10-2014, 08:46 AM
A Christmas Story (though I'm with Amanda in that I hold off watching it until the 24-hour marathon)


Ok, I have to ask, how on earth do the two of you hold off on watching this until the 24 hour marathon?! I need to watch it multiple times leading up to the marathon, and then as many times during those 24 hours. Unfortunately, when it's on tv, I rarely get to watch it. Christmas day we're not in front of the tv, and they end it early, so when I get home it's no longer playing :(

Also I finally watched Love Actually. It's been on my list since last year, and with quite a few people saying it was one of their essentials I had to see it. I was kinda disappointed. It was ok, but nothing really spectacular. I think there were too many stories, that I didn't feel attached to any one of them, since we just got brief glances into their lives and barely got to know them. Also I didn't know that Rick Grimes was it, so I was kinda surprised to see him. And it's weird he doesn't look nearly as good all cleaned up :lol:

I think it's like Ricky said; It's the tradition of turning it on Christmas day. There's something magical about it. :lol:
But, I can't blame you for watching it before Christmas. I usually have the luxury of being home all day on Christmas, so I get to enjoy the marathon.
Also, how depressing is it when you look at the clock to realize the marathon is almost over? I get so bummed out around 6 pm Christmas day. <_<

And I have never seen Love Actually other than bits and pieces. And you're right, Rick Grimes doesn't look good all clean shaven. :lol:

Heather19
12-10-2014, 10:51 AM
I wish they would play it longer, maybe 48 hours is too long, but at least into the late hours of Christmas day. 8pm is too early to end it.

Girlystevedave
12-10-2014, 10:57 AM
I agree, Heather. I think they should play it until midnight, to be honest. :lol:

DoctorDodge
12-10-2014, 10:58 AM
Just to be clear, are 24-hour marathons the only stuff that gets played on Christmas Day in America?

Girlystevedave
12-10-2014, 11:14 AM
Well, there's A Christmas Story 24 hour marathon on one station - they've been doing it for a looong time.
I think that, within the past couple of years, a few stations have started to do marathons of certain movies. Other than that, I'm not sure what's on because I'm too busy watching A Christmas Story. :lol:


Guys, doesn't USA now play Elf all day and AMC does National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation? Or am I confused? :orely:

Heather19
12-10-2014, 11:32 AM
The only other marathon that usually happens every year that I can think of is The Twilight Zone marathon that plays on New Years Eve/Day on SyFy. I know Elf and Christmas Vacation are always playing on tv randomly throughout the Christmas season, but I didn't think they were played all day on any station. But maybe I'm mistaken, I'll have to look into it.

BROWNINGS CHILDE
12-10-2014, 01:57 PM
Have watched Christmas Vacation, Elf, Home Alone 2 and The Grinch over the last couple days. Started Gremlins last night, but I fell asleep.

Heather19
12-10-2014, 02:25 PM
À l'intérieur AKA Inside (french horror flick set during Christmas and ends with the greatest present opening scene in cinema :evil: )

Sounds like I need to look this one up :)

It's rather extreme, might not be for everyone, I've actually seen people become physically distressed after viewing it :scared:

Just went to look this one up, and I added it to my netflix queue way back in March. Only thing is they don't have it available, so I don't know when I'll get to see it :(

Tommy
12-10-2014, 03:04 PM
À l'intérieur AKA Inside (french horror flick set during Christmas and ends with the greatest present opening scene in cinema :evil: )

Sounds like I need to look this one up :)

It's rather extreme, might not be for everyone, I've actually seen people become physically distressed after viewing it :scared:

Just went to look this one up, and I added it to my netflix queue way back in March. Only thing is they don't have it available, so I don't know when I'll get to see it :(

Be careful about which one you watch because there is an edited American Version and the unrated original version, I hope you like your horror filled with lots of graphic violence
:rock:

DoctorDodge
12-10-2014, 03:08 PM
Sounds very intriguing! Might have to watch it one night with Filth and Black Christmas, for a perfect fucked-up Holiday marathon! :D

Ricky
12-10-2014, 04:19 PM
Also, how depressing is it when you look at the clock to realize the marathon is almost over? I get so bummed out around 6 pm Christmas day. <_<

This. And not just the marathon but the Christmas season as a whole. I mean, you have New Year's Eve to look forward to, but then what? It's back to normal after that. :(


8pm is too early to end it.

I think they should play it until midnight, to be honest. :lol:

Yes and yes! We usually get home after it ends and I want to watch it one more time. :(


Other than that, I'm not sure what's on because I'm too busy watching A Christmas Story. :lol:

The Yule Log! Does anyone watch that? :lol:

Girlystevedave
12-11-2014, 05:50 AM
Also, how depressing is it when you look at the clock to realize the marathon is almost over? I get so bummed out around 6 pm Christmas day. <_<

This. And not just the marathon but the Christmas season as a whole. I mean, you have New Year's Eve to look forward to, but then what? It's back to normal after that. :(



Yes! The Christmas season is my double-edged sword. I look forward to it all year, and I'm so excited when it arrives. Yet, underneath all my excitement is this feeling of dread because I know it will end in such a short period of time. Then, I'll be left with regular life with no Christmas lights, Christmas music, Eggnog, etc. :(

Iwritecode
12-11-2014, 07:14 AM
Anyone remember the movie The Christmas Toy? (wiki link) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Christmas_Toy)

My wife said she loved watching this as a kid. We finally found it on DVD a few years ago. I just barely remembered it when I watched it again. It has kind of a Toy Story type plot but with muppets.

SystemCrashOverRide
12-11-2014, 08:20 AM
I guarantee it's been said. But:

Die Hard - Avec Scotch
Bad(er) Santa
The Grinch (cartoon)

Fall of Gilead
12-15-2014, 07:49 PM
Our local theater has been showing a free Christmas movie every Thursday night this month. I went last Thursday to see that great Christmas classic: Die Hard!

Girlystevedave
12-16-2014, 05:46 AM
That's pretty awesome!


I watched It's a Wonderful Life last night for the first time this year. It won't be the last time this year, I'm sure. :)

Heather19
12-16-2014, 07:05 AM
I'm not sure if I should admit this or not, but I've been watching a ton of those lifetime and hallmark Christmas movies. I'm a sucker for them :lol:

Ricky
12-16-2014, 07:40 AM
Oh Heather. :lol:

OchrisO
12-18-2014, 08:08 AM
Silent Night, Deadly Night

Still Servant
12-21-2014, 08:00 PM
I'm not sure if I should admit this or not, but I've been watching a ton of those lifetime and hallmark Christmas movies. I'm a sucker for them :lol:

:lol:

That's hilarious because my mom and my sister love watching those as well. I thought they were the only people watching those!

I came by to see if anybody mentioned One Magic Christmas. It turns out Brownings Childe mentioned it on page 1. I haven't seen it in a long time, but I remember watching it when I was a kid. In fact, it's one of my first movie memories. It's also the first time I remember having a movie crush. That's right - Mary Steenburgen. The crazy thing is that I still have a crush on her to this day.

:wub:

Girlystevedave
12-23-2014, 06:39 AM
I've been watching Arthur Christmas pretty obsessively this year. :wub:

DoctorDodge
12-23-2014, 06:44 AM
That's on telly Christmas Day. Might have to watch that.

I also might have to watch one or two Doctor Who Christmas specials. There's a beautiful take on the classic A Christmas Carol that works way better than it should.

Oh, and Amanda: did you know that Nick Frost is playing Santa in this year's Christmas special?

Girlystevedave
12-23-2014, 06:55 AM
Oh, and Amanda: did you know that Nick Frost is playing Santa in this year's Christmas special?

:lol: No. That's pretty cool.

Heather19
12-23-2014, 07:10 AM
I'm not sure if I should admit this or not, but I've been watching a ton of those lifetime and hallmark Christmas movies. I'm a sucker for them :lol:

:lol:

That's hilarious because my mom and my sister love watching those as well. I thought they were the only people watching those!



It's a girl thing :)


Has anyone seen Frosty on tv this year? I've been waiting for it to show up but haven't come across it at all. I fear I must have missed it.

Ricky
12-23-2014, 08:18 AM
It came on last Saturday (the 13th) on CBS. That's when I watched it. And before that I think they played it Thanksgiving weekend.

Heather19
12-23-2014, 09:36 AM
Shoot, that sucks :(

DoctorDodge
12-23-2014, 11:04 AM
Oh, and Amanda: did you know that Nick Frost is playing Santa in this year's Christmas special?

:lol: No. That's pretty cool.

Indeed it is, as you can now see. :lol: And while I don't think they'll include the quote in my current sig, it would seriously make my Christmas Day if they did! :lol:

Girlystevedave
12-23-2014, 11:17 AM
:lol:!

You know, he surprisingly looks like a pretty good Santa. :orely:

DoctorDodge
12-23-2014, 11:33 AM
What do you expect? His first name's "Nick" and his surname's "Frost". He was practically born for a Santa role with a name like that! :lol:

Girlystevedave
12-23-2014, 11:46 AM
:lol: True! I didn't even think about it. :doh:

Stockerlone
12-24-2014, 05:06 AM
Watched little lord fauntleroy and
Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDaSDQXkiqs
(Still one of the most beautiful fairy tale adaptations in film history.)