Christmas Films
Christmas Films
To kick things off please take a snowy stroll down wikipedia way...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_film
Post which christmas films you think we should show.
Post any christmas films that you have.
When we are all done posting Mr Crowe & Co. can do some selecting and scheduling.
Santa only comes once a year but when he does he fills your stockings, Ho Ho Ho.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_film
Post which christmas films you think we should show.
Post any christmas films that you have.
When we are all done posting Mr Crowe & Co. can do some selecting and scheduling.
Santa only comes once a year but when he does he fills your stockings, Ho Ho Ho.
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i vote Brazil by Terry Gilliam - that takes place at Christmas. i think its interesting to explore the distinction between Xmas films and films that merely take place during Xmas (e.g. Die Hard, Gremlins...)
"If something is boring after two minutes, try it for four. If still boring, then eight. Then sixteen. Then thirty-two. Eventually one discovers that it is not boring at all." --John Cage.
i like the idea of films which just happen to be set around christmas like die hard. Personally i hate gramlins, but i'm not sure why.
what about 'The Message', it's amazing becasue you never see the star of the show...
http://www.islamicgoodsdirect.co.uk/pro ... cts_id/698
we could show it on christmas day?
what about 'The Message', it's amazing becasue you never see the star of the show...
http://www.islamicgoodsdirect.co.uk/pro ... cts_id/698
we could show it on christmas day?
Our big brother's got no heart,
when I get my chance I'm going to punch him in the nose, in the nose, in the nose
when I get my chance I'm going to punch him in the nose, in the nose, in the nose
i did die hard / home alone double bill a few years ago.
i also believe i hate the gremlins.
i vote:
elf / leprechan double bill (i think one leprechan took place around xmas...)
i also believe i hate the gremlins.
i vote:
elf / leprechan double bill (i think one leprechan took place around xmas...)
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definately Elf!
The Mighty Ducks...not sure its about christmas but there's snow and ice..that'll do
Scrooged- the Bill Murray version!
The Santa Clause- Tim Allen's the man!
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang- please!!!!!! its set at Christmas peeps, and....its fookin hilarious
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation- Chevy Chevy Chevy
The Grinch-Jim Carey woohoo
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Ernest Saves Christmas
Nightmare Before Christmas
The Mighty Ducks...not sure its about christmas but there's snow and ice..that'll do
Scrooged- the Bill Murray version!
The Santa Clause- Tim Allen's the man!
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang- please!!!!!! its set at Christmas peeps, and....its fookin hilarious
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation- Chevy Chevy Chevy
The Grinch-Jim Carey woohoo
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Ernest Saves Christmas
Nightmare Before Christmas
It's like God's vagina!
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I'm with Martin on the whole Christmas film thing. The idea of Film Night is to show stuff that has artistic merit and/or films that are worth seeing but hard to find, plus the odd bit of fun crap to keep people on their toes.
Having a whole month of (fun?) crap is going a bit far in my opinion. But it seems that the masses have spoken and if that's what you want, then that's what you'll get.
I can't decide between any of the above suggestions. You have to be able to get hold of the films, which will narrow the list down a bit. Who ever gets a film of theirs chosen should help out in the kitchen or stick around to tidy up afterwards.
Having a whole month of (fun?) crap is going a bit far in my opinion. But it seems that the masses have spoken and if that's what you want, then that's what you'll get.
I can't decide between any of the above suggestions. You have to be able to get hold of the films, which will narrow the list down a bit. Who ever gets a film of theirs chosen should help out in the kitchen or stick around to tidy up afterwards.
miserable buggers.
Its Christmaaaaaasssss. I propose we only play smaltzy christmas films, and listen to Slade's greatest hits. In between songs and films we should have a cosy fireplace projected onto the wall with crackiling noises playing. We should put decorations up, and drink Egnogg (whatever the hell that is!). I'll also look in to hiring a reindeer.
I shall dress up as Santa and shout the words HO HO HO to passing ladies.
Its Christmaaaaaasssss. I propose we only play smaltzy christmas films, and listen to Slade's greatest hits. In between songs and films we should have a cosy fireplace projected onto the wall with crackiling noises playing. We should put decorations up, and drink Egnogg (whatever the hell that is!). I'll also look in to hiring a reindeer.
I shall dress up as Santa and shout the words HO HO HO to passing ladies.
It's like God's vagina!
I would agree with this. But Bad Santa is a treat!Martin wrote:Does there really have to be an entire month of christmas films? Do you not think forest should oppose the stretching of a simple winter feast into a lengthening orgy of trite, strained, insincere crap?
Martin, you should be able to activate your html usage on your profile page. But you shouldn't need to put tags. Just type a web address and it will automatically be linked.
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Also we should be showing,
'Dinner For One' on New Year's Eve.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinner_for_one
James: The same procedure as last year, Miss Sophie?
Miss Sophie: The same procedure as every year, James!
'It is a curiosity that this sketch has become a tradition in Germany, where up to half the population may see it every year, but it is almost totally unknown in Britain. It is also shown on New Year’s Eve in many other mainland European countries, particularly Scandinavia, and also screens on SBS in Australia. In Norway, however, it is shown every year on the eve of December 23. It is known as far away as South Africa. In Sweden, the show was put on hold for a period for six years, deemed "unsuitable" because of butler James' heavy drinking. However, the TV network then caved in to the popular demand to have it back.
Although the sketch is most popular in non-English speaking countries, it is typically shown in the original English without dubbing or subtitles. Curiously, the film remains practically unknown to the English speaking world (except for Australia). It has never been broadcast on TV in Britain.
Since the mid-1980s, German television channels have been available to British analogue satellite viewers, meaning that the new year screenings of Dinner for One could be seen in the UK by those few people who had access to German TV schedules. The replacement of analogue services by digital has seen a decline in viewers of traditional satellite television, but those who still own a receiver can tune in.'
'Dinner For One' on New Year's Eve.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinner_for_one
James: The same procedure as last year, Miss Sophie?
Miss Sophie: The same procedure as every year, James!
'It is a curiosity that this sketch has become a tradition in Germany, where up to half the population may see it every year, but it is almost totally unknown in Britain. It is also shown on New Year’s Eve in many other mainland European countries, particularly Scandinavia, and also screens on SBS in Australia. In Norway, however, it is shown every year on the eve of December 23. It is known as far away as South Africa. In Sweden, the show was put on hold for a period for six years, deemed "unsuitable" because of butler James' heavy drinking. However, the TV network then caved in to the popular demand to have it back.
Although the sketch is most popular in non-English speaking countries, it is typically shown in the original English without dubbing or subtitles. Curiously, the film remains practically unknown to the English speaking world (except for Australia). It has never been broadcast on TV in Britain.
Since the mid-1980s, German television channels have been available to British analogue satellite viewers, meaning that the new year screenings of Dinner for One could be seen in the UK by those few people who had access to German TV schedules. The replacement of analogue services by digital has seen a decline in viewers of traditional satellite television, but those who still own a receiver can tune in.'
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if I weren't boycotting ang lee (remember The Hulk!) I'd say;
The Ice Storm.
The Ice Storm.
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