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'Tis the season to be watching... (Movies you tend to watch/revisit at Christmas.)

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  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited November 2023 Posts: 25,160
    talos7 wrote: »
    Many of the Christmas classics listed above by others.

    I'll add Lethal Weapon

    When JJngle Bell Rock plays its one of my favorite openings to any movie.
  • j_w_pepperj_w_pepper Born on the bayou, but I now hear a new dog barkin'
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    My choices for the 2023 holidays are the same as last year, so scroll up a bit on this page and read my post from December 2022.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    I'm pretty much the same choices, too! There are obligatory films like OHMSS, The Italian Job, A Christmas Story, A Christmas Carol, The Fearless Vampire Killers!!
    But I have some new purchases that I hope to watch like Diehard ( bought last year but never got to watch) a couple of Kubricks in 4k ( A Clockwork Orange and 2001: A Space Odyssey) and Apocalypse Now in 4k!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Mathis1 wrote: »
    I'm pretty much the same choices, too! There are obligatory films like OHMSS, The Italian Job, A Christmas Story, A Christmas Carol, The Fearless Vampire Killers!!
    But I have some new purchases that I hope to watch like Diehard ( bought last year but never got to watch) a couple of Kubricks in 4k ( A Clockwork Orange and 2001: A Space Odyssey) and Apocalypse Now in 4k!

    Apocalypse Now in 4k which cut of the film? you are in for a treat especially if you have Dolby Atmos the sound is mind blowing.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Mathis1 wrote: »
    I'm pretty much the same choices, too! There are obligatory films like OHMSS, The Italian Job, A Christmas Story, A Christmas Carol, The Fearless Vampire Killers!!
    But I have some new purchases that I hope to watch like Diehard ( bought last year but never got to watch) a couple of Kubricks in 4k ( A Clockwork Orange and 2001: A Space Odyssey) and Apocalypse Now in 4k!

    Apocalypse Now in 4k which cut of the film? you are in for a treat especially if you have Dolby Atmos the sound is mind blowing.

    Its The Final Cut. Yeh, looking forward to seeing it! Been a while!
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    Mathis1 wrote: »
    I'm pretty much the same choices, too! There are obligatory films like OHMSS, The Italian Job, A Christmas Story, A Christmas Carol, The Fearless Vampire Killers!!
    But I have some new purchases that I hope to watch like Diehard ( bought last year but never got to watch) a couple of Kubricks in 4k ( A Clockwork Orange and 2001: A Space Odyssey) and Apocalypse Now in 4k!

    Oops, how did I forget 'Where Eagles Dare' always a regular watch at Christmas!
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    The Three Days of the Condor is one of the fairly "new" "Christmas" movies on my list.
  • Mathis1Mathis1
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    Ludovico wrote: »
    The Three Days of the Condor is one of the fairly "new" "Christmas" movies on my list.

    Great movie, one of Robert Redfords best!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    I am a big fan of 70's conspiracy thrillers, Redford is great in All the Presidents Men also.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Watched Three Days of the Condor last weekend. Never thought about it as a "Christmassy" film, but it actually did this time around. Might make it a Christmas tradition.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Watched Three Days of the Condor last weekend. Never thought about it as a "Christmassy" film, but it actually did this time around. Might make it a Christmas tradition.

    My thinking is all time classic films become Christmas films by default lol Some films just transcend the rest and will still resonate 50 or 100 years from now.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Watched Three Days of the Condor last weekend. Never thought about it as a "Christmassy" film, but it actually did this time around. Might make it a Christmas tradition.

    My thinking is all time classic films become Christmas films by default lol Some films just transcend the rest and will still resonate 50 or 100 years from now.

    Three Days of the Condor definitely falls into the all time classic films category, that's for sure! I guess because Christmas remains in the background throughout, I've never really thought about the film this way – but maybe as I was watching it on Blu-ray for the first time, I was already looking for new, small details to notice. Can't wait to watch it again, maybe already this Christmas.
  • R1s1ngs0nR1s1ngs0n France
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    OHMSS, Batman Returns (the greatest ever suoerhero movie) and Bad Santa are on stand by, as per every Xmas.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Watched Three Days of the Condor last weekend. Never thought about it as a "Christmassy" film, but it actually did this time around. Might make it a Christmas tradition.

    My thinking is all time classic films become Christmas films by default lol Some films just transcend the rest and will still resonate 50 or 100 years from now.

    Three Days of the Condor definitely falls into the all time classic films category, that's for sure! I guess because Christmas remains in the background throughout, I've never really thought about the film this way – but maybe as I was watching it on Blu-ray for the first time, I was already looking for new, small details to notice. Can't wait to watch it again, maybe already this Christmas.

    There are many films that I have watched later on in HD and 4K and notice things I never saw before. I think Three Days of the Condor is still on Sky movies, may give it a rewatch. I think the 1970's is arguably the greatest decade in cinema.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    R1s1ngs0n wrote: »
    OHMSS, Batman Returns (the greatest ever suoerhero movie) and Bad Santa are on stand by, as per every Xmas.

    I will be watching Batman Returns again this Christmas, it looks stunning in 4K.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Watched Three Days of the Condor last weekend. Never thought about it as a "Christmassy" film, but it actually did this time around. Might make it a Christmas tradition.

    My thinking is all time classic films become Christmas films by default lol Some films just transcend the rest and will still resonate 50 or 100 years from now.

    Three Days of the Condor definitely falls into the all time classic films category, that's for sure! I guess because Christmas remains in the background throughout, I've never really thought about the film this way – but maybe as I was watching it on Blu-ray for the first time, I was already looking for new, small details to notice. Can't wait to watch it again, maybe already this Christmas.

    There are many films that I have watched later on in HD and 4K and notice things I never saw before. I think Three Days of the Condor is still on Sky movies, may give it a rewatch. I think the 1970's is arguably the greatest decade in cinema.

    Indeed, the 70's was a great decade for films. Many of my favourites are 1970's productions – Three Days of the Condor included.
  • AstonLotusAstonLotus
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    DIE HARD is essential Christmas Eve viewing.

    Same with Die Hard 2
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    OHMSS, Lethal Weapon, Die Hard, Batman Returns, A Christmas Carol (Alistair Sims), A Christmas Story, The Long Kiss Goodnight, and this year, for no other reason other than chatting with @Colonel Sun, and with the enthusiastic backing of my youngest and my wife, the five Craig films done in order, one a night...
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Watched Three Days of the Condor last weekend. Never thought about it as a "Christmassy" film, but it actually did this time around. Might make it a Christmas tradition.

    My thinking is all time classic films become Christmas films by default lol Some films just transcend the rest and will still resonate 50 or 100 years from now.

    Three Days of the Condor definitely falls into the all time classic films category, that's for sure! I guess because Christmas remains in the background throughout, I've never really thought about the film this way – but maybe as I was watching it on Blu-ray for the first time, I was already looking for new, small details to notice. Can't wait to watch it again, maybe already this Christmas.

    It's also telling that the epilogue scene has God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen playing ironically in the background. When they are talking about the Middle East, no less.
  • cooperman2cooperman2 Uk
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    Murder on the Orient Express. The 1974 Sidney Lumet version. Great all star cast and the wonderful Albert Finney as Poirot.
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    Here's one I don't think has been mentioned: Notes on a Scandal. Not a Christmas movie but a good portion of it is set at Christmas.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Ludovico wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Watched Three Days of the Condor last weekend. Never thought about it as a "Christmassy" film, but it actually did this time around. Might make it a Christmas tradition.

    My thinking is all time classic films become Christmas films by default lol Some films just transcend the rest and will still resonate 50 or 100 years from now.

    Three Days of the Condor definitely falls into the all time classic films category, that's for sure! I guess because Christmas remains in the background throughout, I've never really thought about the film this way – but maybe as I was watching it on Blu-ray for the first time, I was already looking for new, small details to notice. Can't wait to watch it again, maybe already this Christmas.

    It's also telling that the epilogue scene has God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen playing ironically in the background. When they are talking about the Middle East, no less.

    Good point!
  • LudovicoLudovico
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    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Ludovico wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Watched Three Days of the Condor last weekend. Never thought about it as a "Christmassy" film, but it actually did this time around. Might make it a Christmas tradition.

    My thinking is all time classic films become Christmas films by default lol Some films just transcend the rest and will still resonate 50 or 100 years from now.

    Three Days of the Condor definitely falls into the all time classic films category, that's for sure! I guess because Christmas remains in the background throughout, I've never really thought about the film this way – but maybe as I was watching it on Blu-ray for the first time, I was already looking for new, small details to notice. Can't wait to watch it again, maybe already this Christmas.

    It's also telling that the epilogue scene has God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen playing ironically in the background. When they are talking about the Middle East, no less.

    Good point!

    And while a song about salvation is played in the background, we're reminded that people can sell their soul out of necessity or fear. Condor comes off as a rather helpless and powerless messianic figure.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    This year I plan to rewatch all the following movies...


    Ustinov Poirot films
    The Trouble with Harry
    Christmas Vacation
    Vegas Vacation
    Batman Returns
    Doctor No
    Cannonball Run
    National Lampoons Class Reunion
    Columbo Season 1

  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
    edited November 18 Posts: 7,553
    Alistair Sim's Christmas Carol (1951). One of my favourite movies of all time, Christmas or otherwise.
    Klaus (Animated) recently made the permanent rotation. Super delightful "Christmas Origin" from a Postman perspective, really clever.
    OHMSS of course.
  • LudovicoLudovico
    edited November 18 Posts: 15,125
    Eyes Wide Shut
    The French Connection
    Three Days of the Condor

    And that's the one I would watch now, before December arrives.
  • QBranchQBranch Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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    Maybe OHMSS. Will definitely try to line up one of the Doctor Who Christmas specials for the day since I'm rewatching the new series, even though we'll get a new episode around then.
  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    A Christmas Carol (any version 1970 and before--plus A Muppet Christmas Carol.)
    1946 It's a Wonderful Life (Frank Capra)
    1962 The Twilight Zone - The Changing of the Guard (Robert Ellis Miller)
    1965 A Charlie Brown Christmas (Bill Melendez)
    1969 OHMSS (Hunt)
    1985 Brazil (Terry Gilliam)
    1995 The Outer Limits - The Conversion (Rebecca De Mornay)
    1995 12 Monkeys (Terry Gilliam)

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  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    edited November 19 Posts: 12,474
    New list - a healthy mixture of classic and unconventional choices, if I may say myself:

    It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
    The Apartment (1960)
    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
    A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1967)
    On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)
    Scrooge (1970)
    Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (1970)
    Black Christmas (1974)
    The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
    Die Hard (1988)
    Edward Scissorhands (1990)
    Batman Returns (1992)
    The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
    Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
    Terrifier 3 (2024)
  • ToTheRightToTheRight
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    This month, for the very first time I watched HOME ALONE (1990) and HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK.

    Considering my love for Christmas movies, it's odd I'd never seen these, but I enjoyed them very much. I also watched THE SANTA CLAUSE (1994), another '90's Christmas movie I'd never seen. I loved that one, too.

    Essential viewing for me, so far, I've already watched ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE, and the 1947 MIRACLE ON 34th STREET. Also HOLIDAY AFFAIR with Robert Mitchum.
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