What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
#2re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 2:34pmIt's hilarious as hell and in my opinion, one of the greatest movies ever made . . . PERIOD!
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#2re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 2:35pmI adore this movie (although I am a firm believer in the fact that playing it constantly before Christmas takes away the charm)! I think what's so appealing about it is that it's just a normal story, but we all kind of know that family, or, in some cases, are that family. Not to mention the unbelievably perfect casting!
#3re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 2:36pmI love this movie -- Darrin McGavin is brilliant.
Kringas
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/05
#4re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 2:37pm
what is it about this movie that makes people want to watch it?
I think it's the nicotine.
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Gothampc
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#5re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 2:37pm
First of all, it's A Christmas Story. The Christmas Story was Jesus, Mary & Joseph.
I think a lot of people like it because it's nostalgic. It reminds them of their own childhood. Everyone can identify with wanting something really badly for Christmas and their parents playing "the waiting game".
The stories that the movie are based on are by Jean Shepherd. He was a wonderful storyteller and everyone should read his book "In God We Trust...All Others Pay Cash".
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#6re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 2:45pmHonestly, I don't think it's funny anymore. Just burned out on it being on non-stop all month for the past few years.
#7re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 2:46pmI watch it for that kid who went on to be in "Boogie's Diner" and "Titus" (the TV series, not the movie).
#8re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 2:47pmDidnt Flick become a porn star?
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#9re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 2:49pmEh, I'd rather it be Scott Farcas.
#10re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 2:51pmThat's the "Boogie's Diner"/"Titus" kid!
blueroses
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/18/04
#11re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 2:53pm
Doodle, Scott Schwartz? Yes he did! lol. Love the movie.
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#12re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 3:03pmIt's ok, but I don't see the obsession, but to each their own!
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#13re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 3:05pmLove it!
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#14re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 3:39pm
I do think the TBS marathon is a little overkill. I watched the last 45 minutes or so on TCM on Sunday...the first time without commercials, etc in years!
It's definitely up there with Christmas Vacation, Mixed Nuts (how can you NOT love Liev Schreiber in drag?), and The Ref on my list of anual must see holiday movies.
Apparently RiteAid was selling a leg lamp, but I didn't see it. If it was a little one, I think I would have been tempted to buy it!
But when did New Hampshire become--Such a backward wasteland of seatbelt hating crazies?...I mean, only 40 people actually live there. The others are just visitors who come for the tax-free liquor and three inches of novelty coastline. John Hodgeman on The Daily Show (1-30-07)
blueroses
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/18/04
#15re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 3:44pmIt's not a lamp. It's a major award!
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#16re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 4:02pm
You can buy the lamp here.
A Christmas Story House
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#17re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 4:07pmand it's F-R-A-G-I-L-E!
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
#18re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 4:10pm
Ah yes, blueroses! And to think, he was pulling for a (deed to a) bowling alley!!!
I wish they sold little ones (like little desk lamp size)!
But when did New Hampshire become--Such a backward wasteland of seatbelt hating crazies?...I mean, only 40 people actually live there. The others are just visitors who come for the tax-free liquor and three inches of novelty coastline. John Hodgeman on The Daily Show (1-30-07)
blueroses
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/18/04
#19re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 4:11pmmabel, they do. I've seen them!
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#20re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 4:14pm
"I wish they sold little ones (like little desk lamp size)!"
They sell them as nighlights and also 20" desk size.
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If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
Updated On: 12/19/06 at 04:14 PM
blueroses
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/18/04
#21re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 4:15pm
And as desk lamps!
http://www.redriderleglamps.com/products.shtml?item=3
ETA: Sorry Gotham, I didn't see your mention of the desk lamp size.
Updated On: 12/19/06 at 04:15 PM
#22re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 4:26pm
Oooh! You guys are too good to me! That night ligt is too much!!
Thanks a bunch! 
But when did New Hampshire become--Such a backward wasteland of seatbelt hating crazies?...I mean, only 40 people actually live there. The others are just visitors who come for the tax-free liquor and three inches of novelty coastline. John Hodgeman on The Daily Show (1-30-07)
Updated On: 12/19/06 at 04:26 PM
#23re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 4:28pmHallmark also has it as one of their ornaments this year
BroadwayBoobs: I'll give all of you who weren't there a hint of who took the pictures ...it rhymes with shameless
SOMMS: I knew it was Tink!
JohnBoy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/21/06
#24re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 4:36pmI think it's a fairly faithful representation of the 40's and 50's, and how things were, plus it's funny. That's why I like it. However, I prefer another Christmas film by the same director, BLACK CHRISTMAS.
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#25re: What's your opinion on 'The Christmas Story' movie?
Posted: 12/19/06 at 4:41pm
"ETA: Sorry Gotham, I didn't see your mention of the desk lamp size."
I think you posted while I was re-editing my original post.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
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