In Praise of "A Christmas Story"

[joeyjoe]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 1:01pm

When this movie first came out, my father told me that this was pretty much his life as a boy in a small town (Weed, CA) in the 40s... he was about the same age as Ralphie was when this story took place... My dad wanted that Red Ryder and was constantly told the same thing, "You'll shoot your eye out!"

[glitzguy3]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 1:09pm

love that movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[laactress]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 1:19pm

GREAT Movie! Can't wait to watch it this Christmas.

[Carl Magnum]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 1:22pm

My father was born in 49 and he has always said this movie reminded him of his childhood. Easily a christmas classic.

[Pip]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 1:24pm

It IS a great movie. If you get a chance, too, watch 'The Ref' if you've never seen it. It displaced 'A Christmas Story' as my favorite Christmas comedy...

[Gothampc]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 1:27pm

Read the book on which it is based "In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash" by Jean Shepherd. He was a great writer and storyteller.

[lizheartsu]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 3:10pm

readings not for me....i think I'll stick to the movie:)

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 4:31pm

It's interesting to note that the kid who gets his tongue stuck to the flagpole ended up using his tongue in a different way in films when he grew up. He became a porn star.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 4:32pm

oh my word.......

[joeyjoe]

Posted: 12/8/04 at 4:33pm

oh, yes he did.. he was also in The Toy with Richard Pryor...