So, I've been meaning to update. I've seen tons of movies that I could have reviewed, but my lazy self refused to sit down and type them all up. Therefore, my sincerest apologies for my lack of posts. I have a feeling that my good friend Megan has abandoned our blog, so I'm kind of on my own with this. Don't worry; I'm up to the challenge. But, now our title doesn't quite make sense since it's just one "M." If you have any better suggestions, let me know, or bug Megan to post something.
As it is the season, I've made a list (with a short reason) of the top ten Christmas movies that no celebration of the holiday should be without. I've got some old classics and some new favorites. Let the countdown begin!
10. Home Alone- A classic, I still wonder how it's even possible those two guys are still alive to make a sequel. They should have quit while they still had their dignity...
9. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas- I enjoy the one with Jim Carrey, but who says you can't watch that and the cartoon version. Just don't start speaking in rhyme!
8. The Santa Clause- I love it; it answered so many questions for me in regards to Santa. Who knew fireplaces just appeared if there wasn't one? Denny's--it's an American Institution! Yuk.
7. White Christmas- The songs in this are great. I mean everyone loves a white Christmas even if the only way you can get it is to watch Bing Crosby tap dance with Danny Kaye. Hope you're more superior than a cockerspaniel.
6. Miracle on 34th Street- I'm partial to the new one because I love looking at Dylan McDermott, but if you're more traditional, go for the black and white. If only more people believed in Santa and all the "intangibles" he entails, how different the world would be.
5. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation- So hilarious, I always have to watch this for it to be officially Christmas. Just remember being enrolled in the Jelly of the Month Club is the gift that keeps on giving the whole year.
4. Elf- This movie is so funny and really cute to boot. Grab a roll of Tollhouse cookie dough and watch it with someone you love and you don't care who knows it. Afterwards, hum some carols because the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
3. A Muppet Christmas Carol- Of course there has to be some version of Dicken's immortal classic in the lineup, and in my opinion, this is the best version (although I do enjoy Scrooged with Bill Murray). The songs are fantastic, and who doesn't love those little muppets? It's always nice to hear the story from someone who knows it like the back of their hand...
2. A Christmas Story- There's a reason why TBS has 24 hours of A Christmas Story every Christmas eve. This movie is amazing, and I'm surprised kids still don't want a Red Rider BB gun. No holiday celebration is complete without seeeing Ralphie look like a pink nightmare. (Which little fact, the actor that plays Ralphie is in Elf as the guy who reassures Will Farrell that he isn't a "cotton-headed niny-muggins.") Someday I'll be introduced to Chinese turkey... Fa Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra.
1. It's a Wonderful Life- Ok, you got to know this was coming. I know it's old and for a while it got a little overplayed, but I still think this movie is amazing. If only I could get someone to lasso me the moon. Maybe I should ring some bells...
If you have time, I think you should watch some Claymation movies too because they are great. You know what I'm talking about: Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, The Little Drummer Boy, The Year Without a Santa Claus, and of course Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer. I'm sure being a dentist instead of an elf would be really rewarding.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!
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