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Movies in December - Christmas special!!

Martin-O2 — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:07:30 GMT

Hey everyone,

I thought we would do a Christmas spin on this months movie thread! Last months discussion we wen't over the movies we were looking forward to seeing in November. This months discussion is about your all time favourite Christmas movies!

So what are the films that you just can't do without at Christmas time? Do you and your family have any movies that you watch as part of Christmas tradition or any non christmassy flicks that you always sit down to at this time of year?

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

Cleoriff — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:17:21 GMT

Christmas films have started in full force.

I love all the Scrooge ones (A Chrismas Carol) ...though I'm not keen on musical versions.

Polar Express. The Grinch, Miracle on 34th Street and many many more...

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

Martin-O2 — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:32:09 GMT

I love pretty much any version of A Christmas Carol @Cleoriff! Also it just wouldn't be Christmas without watching Die Hard at least once!

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

viridis — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:52:17 GMT

Love actually.

Best non Xmas, Xmas film ever

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

Cleoriff — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:03:46 GMT

@viridis wrote:
Love actually.

Best non Xmas, Xmas film ever

Do you know, I've never ever seen what all the fuss is about that film. Probably due to the fact I can't stand Hugh Grant!!

I thought you would have chosen one of the Marvel films @viridis

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

gmarkj — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:08:19 GMT

Die Hard.
Or Home Alone.

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

viridis — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:11:06 GMT

Nope,
Firstly:
How the bl00dy hell can you not like love actually?
Second:
I didn't like the way that thanos was portrayed in infinity war, they made him look like an evil baddie when clearly he is a massive eco-warrior looking to save the galaxy by getting rid of half of those that destroy resources.
Shouldve have him a medal

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

gmarkj — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:12:42 GMT

plus it's not a Christmas film either (released at or takes place during)...

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

MI5 — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:13:09 GMT

For very special personal reasons, Love Actually is one of my favourites too.

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Cleoriff — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:14:40 GMT

@viridis wrote:
Nope,
Firstly:
How the bl00dy hell can you not like love actually?
Second:
I didn't like the way that thanos was portrayed in infinity war, they made him look like an evil baddie when clearly he is a massive eco-warrior looking to save the galaxy by getting rid of half of those that destroy resources.
Shouldve have him a medal

I told you why I don't like it. Watched it once....wouldn't bother again.

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

sheepdog — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:48:38 GMT

Urgggggh. Christmas movies are as much as plague as Christmas songs. I'll be picking a select few off Sky Movies this year that avoid the subject.

Thanks for tips on Love Actually. Never seen it, never wanted to so thats sorted out then

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

viridis — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:51:47 GMT

@sheepdog wrote:
Urgggggh. Christmas movies are as much as plague as Christmas songs. I'll be picking a select few off Sky Movies this year that avoid the subject.

I believe Scrooge is on sky at the moment too

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 19:45:49 GMT

Don't do Christmas films, but I always look forward to seeing the classics.

Mary Poppins

The Sound of Music

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

Cleoriff — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:07:52 GMT

@Anonymous

Have you heard there is a new version of Mary Poppins now?

Dick Van Dyke age 92, is playing a cameo role (which he had to pay Disney $4000 for the part)

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:59:15 GMT

I have @Cleoriff and tbh I'm not going to avoid it. There's only 1 Mary!

But I didn't know about DVD paying for the privilege, it's a bit tight!

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

Cleoriff — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 21:38:09 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I have @Cleoriff and tbh I'm not going to avoid it. There's only 1 Mary!

But I didn't know about DVD paying for the privilege, it's a bit tight!

https://www.nme.com/news/dick-van-dyke-paid-walt-disney-role-mary-poppins-2412586

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 11:01:01 GMT

I think Walt would be turning in his grave.

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

Cleoriff — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 11:03:06 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I think Walt would be turning in his grave.

Anything would be better than DVD's cockney accent (which Disney had to apologise for!)

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

viridis — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 11:24:16 GMT

It was Walt he had to pay...

Re: Movies in December - Christmas special!!

Cleoriff — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:22:34 GMT

@viridis wrote:
It was Walt he had to pay...

Yep I know. £4000 dollars for a cameo in the new film as well

DVD said it was worth it....