Getting sick of these entirely-consisting-of-random-google-image posts?
Too bad. I've got at least one more, and here it is. This little number is all of the Christmas movies I love and have grown up with.
Also, quite a few of these movies are NOT Christmas movies per se, but hey, they have Christmas in them, so they definitely count.
So sit back and reminisce--or scratch your head quite vigorously, punk.
Okay, I used to love this movie. Now, after seeing it somewhat recently, it didn't do much for me. But they celebrate Christmas at the end and I used to greatly enjoy it, so on it stays!
Ernst Robinson: Fritz! Listen! Do you think when we get to New Guinea, *if* we ever do, there'll be any girls our age?
Fritz Robinson: By the time we get to New Guinea, we won't care *what* age they are!
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think I used to watch this or saw this once when I was little. Anyways, I recently saw this on TV and was blown away at how sweet and relaxing the music and illustrations were. I've always loved this story. I just want to give that little guy a hug.
"What is REAL?" asked the Rabbit one day, when they were lying side by side near the nursery fender, before Nana came to tidy the room. "Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-out handle?"
"Real isn't how you are made," said the Skin Horse. "It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real."
"Does it hurt?" asked the Rabbit.
"Sometimes," said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. "When you are Real you don't mind being hurt."
"Does it happen all at once, like being wound up," he asked, "or bit by bit?"
"It doesn't happen all at once," said the Skin Horse. "You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in your joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand."
If you've never heard of this or seen this, that stinks. I've only seen it once for Seminary, but I remember being very impressed and touched by this.
Wow. When I was little, I had so much fun watching this. It has such a subtle magic and inescapable charm through the music and illustrations. Oh, and the theme song is super catchy.
Older James: I remember that winter because it had brought the heaviest snows I had ever seen. Snow had fallen steadily all night long and in the morning I woke in a room filled with light and silence, the world seemed to be held in a dream-like stillness. It was a magical day.
Okay, the shower scene's a little overly fleshy, but, overall, I really like this movie. For the most part, I enjoy Nicolas Cage's acting, and he's spot on in this role. Very funny and moving.
Jack: We have a house in Jersey. We have two kids, Annie and Josh. Annie's not much of a violin player, but she tries real hard. She's a little precocious, but that's only because she says what's on her mind. And when she smiles... And Josh, he has your eyes. He doesn't say much, but we know he's smart. He's always got his eyes open, he's always watching us. Sometimes you can look at him and you just know he's learning something new. It's like witnessing a miracle. The house is a mess but it's ours. After 122 more payments, it's going to be ours. And you, you're a non-profit lawyer. That's right, you're completely non-profit, but that doesn't seem to bother you. And we're in love. After 13 years of marriage we're still unbelievably in love. You won't even let me [hug] you until I've said it. I sing to you. Not all the time, but definitely on special occasions. We've dealt with our share of surprises and made a lot of sacrifices but we've stayed together. You see, you're a better person than I am. And it made me a better person to be around you. I don't know, maybe it was just all a dream. Maybe I went to bed one lonely night in December and I imagined it all. But I swear, nothing has ever felt more real. And if you get on that plane right now, it'll disappear forever. I know we could both go on with our lives and we'd both be fine, but I've seen what we could be like together. And I choose us.
I'm not always crazy about shoot-'em-up war movies, but this is definitely a large step above the rest. It's got humor, violence, and inspiring exchanges.
"Deacon's the squarest guy I know. He's from some little backwards town in Arizona. Doesn't drink. Doesn't smoke. He doesn't even like coffee. That's why they call him "The Deacon"."
One of my favorites. Awesome music, animation, and story.
Boris: Ah, but remember, my friends. Even Tramp has his Achilles heel.
Pedro: Pardon me, amigo. What is this chili deal?
Boris: Achilles heel, Pedro. This is meaning his, uh, weaknesses.
Toughy: Oh! Oh, the dames. Yeah.
Bulldog in Pound: He has an eye for a well-turned paw, he has. Let's see, there's been Lulu...
Toughy: Yeah, and Trixie...
Dachsie: Und Fifi...
Pedro: And my sister, Rosita Chiquita Juanita Chihuahua. I think.
Absolutely priceless episode: Marge be Not Proud
Homer: How could you? Haven't you learned anything from that guy that gives those sermons in church? Captain What's-his-name. We live in a society of laws, why do you think I took you to see all those Police Academy movies? For fun? Well I didn't hear anybody laughing. Did you? Except at that guy who made sound effects. Vroom. Beep. Honk. Honk. Ha-ha. Where was I? Oh yeah, stay out of my booze.
Maybe not a classic, but still a great way to get into the spirit and laugh a lot.
Squidward: My wish is that the people of Bikini Bottom will stop paying any attention to the inane drivel that is constantly streaming out of this dunderhead's mouth.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Gee, SquidWard, maybe Santa will bring me a dictionary so I can understand what you just said.
I'd never seen this before but just happened to catch it this year. It's super sweet and funny.
Doc Boy: Psst. Hey, Dad. You awake?
Dad: I'm awake now. What do you boys want?
Dad: It's 1:30 in the morning. No, it is not time to open our presents yet. [turns off light]
Doc Boy: [to Jon] It is Christmas morning now, you know.
Jon Arbuckle: [turns light back on] Doc Boy has a point there. Any time after midnight is technically Christmas morning, you know.
Dad: [to Jon and Doc Boy] Go to bed!
A family favorite. Hey, it's Christmas at the end, so close enough, okay?
Woody: Tuesday night's plastic corrosion awareness meeting, was I think, a big success. We'd like to thank Mr. Spell for putting that on for us, thank you Mr. Spell...
Mr. Spell: [mechanically] You're. Welcome.
This has got to be one of the best Christmas episodes from any TV show. This is so funny, poignant, and memorable. Anybody who hasn't seen it already is sorely missing out.
"When you're a kid, it's simple. Christmas is magic. It's a time of miracles, when reindeer can fly, and Frosty never melts. Then you get older. Somehow, things change. The magic begins to fade. Until something happens that reminds you at Christmas time... miracles still can be found. Sometimes in the most unexpected places. "
Haven't seen this forever, but I remember watch it a lot when I was much younger.
Ernest P. Worell: Ahh, smell those Christmas trees. You can keep your 'Channel' Number 5, just give me a whiff of the old lonesome pine. That symbol of brotherly love, that centerpiece that all mankind gathers around to share the cranberry sauce shaped like a can.
Both the 2nd and 3rd season The Office Christmas episodes are awesome.
Michael Scott: Christmas is awesome. First of all you got to spend time with people you love. Secondly, you can get drunk and no one can say anything. Third, you give presents. What's better than giving presents? And fourth, getting presents. So four things. Not bad for one day. It's really the greatest day of all time.
Carol Stills: [shows Michael a framed photograph of her 2 kids, herself and a man on a ski trip. Michael photoshopped his face in place of Carol's ex-husband's face] What is this?
Michael Scott: [laughing] That's my Christmas card. It's a picture of you and me and your kids on a ski-trip, having a blast. Ski-son's Greetings.
Carol Stills: I went on a ski-trip two years ago, with my kids and my ex-husband.
Michael Scott: Y-Yes, but what you didn't realize at the time was that I, was with you, in a sense, I was in your heart...
Jim Halpert: Can you please keep it down? I'm in session [long pause]
Okay, if you still haven't watched this after I insisted to do--you're dead to me. Begone.
Mr. Bean: Ahh! A classic ship!
Way cute, clever, non-traditional animation/story (kind of).
Martini: The laws of breaking and entering, as they pertain to Santa, are unclear.
This whole show is freakin' hillarious. Not all of Will Ferrell's antics are golden, but this is.
Buddy: Who the heck are you?
Buddy: Well, if you're Santa, what song did I sing for you on your birthday this year?
Gimbel's Santa: Um, Happy Birthday of course. Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho. How old are you son?
Buddy: Don't tell him what you want, he's a liar.
Buddy: You disgust me! How can you live with yourself?
Buddy: You sit on a throne of lies.
Gimbel's Santa: I think you're gonna have a good Christmas, all right.
Buddy: You smell like beef and cheese, you don't smell like Santa.
Such a well-done classic. Excellent acting and casting. All you need to know--Christian Bale.
Beth: [hearing Jo crying] Are you thinking about father?
Wonderful collection of Christmas shows.
Mr. Krueger: Hello there... I-I-I-I... Oh dear... Oh... Oh, you're-you're... I'm Willy Krueger and I'm custodian over at the Beck Apartments, but, but you know that, don't you. You know that. I guess nobody here can see me or hear me except you. I didn't bring a gift, I, but I, I guess that's not important. Thank you for everything you've done for me. As long as I can remember you've been right by my side. I'll never forget when you walked with me right in those first few hours after I lost Martha. I-I've always been able to count on you, when I felt dark inside and when I... You were right there, right, every time, right there. Even when I didn't feel good about myself, I knew that you cared for me enough, and that, that made me feel better. Like that time I got mad with Mabel Huntington because she broke her pipes on purpose just so she could have somebody to see while I came up and fixed them for her. Boy, I hollered at her, boy I hollered real loud. But then, then I got to thinking - you loved Mabel just as much as you loved me and I should treat her the way you want me to. I believe I talked to you about that at the time. Well, I started visiting her and we became friends. I saw her almost every day until the day she died. I love you. You're my closest, my finest friend. And that means that I can hold my head high, wherever I go. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
This is boss. Watch this and laugh your face off. Now!
Ollie Dee: Me and The Toymaker are just like that! [crosses his fingers for emphasis]
Stannie Dum: [looking at Ollie's crossed fingers] Which one's you?
This kid's lips drive me nuts, but I love the story and wonky sheep--I think.
The epitome of what Christmas really can be.
Bart: Can we keep him, Dad? Please?
Homer: But he's a loser. He's pathetic. He's... [the dog licks his face]
Love this. Very different and addictive.
Ms. Yvonne: Aren't you going to comment on my hair?
Pee-wee: Wow! Christmasy! But what's the plant growin' out of it?
Ms. Yvonne: It's mistletoe! You're always supposed to kiss somebody if they're standing underneath the mistletoe! This way, I'm assured hundreds and hundreds of kisses from everyone!
Pterri: Stand over here.
Chairry: Stand over here! The Fish: Come over here and give us a big, wet kiss!
Ms. Yvonne: Oh, don't worry. There's enough of me for everybody!
Pee-wee: Excuse me, Miss Yvonne, but before you go making out with everybody in the playhouse, how about forking over that gift?
Family favorite. Fabulous quotes, humor, and family disfunctionality.
Goggles: I like The Wizard of Oz. I like the Tin Man.
Ralphie as Adult: [narrating] In the heat of battle my father wove a tapestry of obscenities that as far as we know is still hanging in space over Lake Michigan.
I couldn't find one movie cover ANYWHERE. Anywho, this little film is a masterpiece. This has so much heart and humor in this.
"It's fruitcake weather!"
This is golden! So witty. Anybody with less-than-pleasant relatives can easily relate.
Eddie: You surprised to see us, Clark?
Clark: Oh, Eddie... If I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet, I wouldn't be more surprised than I am now.
Total classic. This has always been one of my favorite movies.
Jasper: I ain't gonna hurt ya.
Horace: But I thought we was gonna pop 'em off.
This is befar one of the funniest films ever filmed!
Lane Myer: Sorry Johnny, I don't have a dime.
Johnny: Didn't ask for a dime. Two dollars.
Lane Myer: My little brother got his arm stuck in the microwave. So my mom had to take him to the hospital. My grandma dropped acid this morning, and she freaked out. She hijacked a busload of penguins. So it's sort of a family crisis. Bye!
This one's timeless. So simple, yet so powerful.
Charlie Brown: I guess you were right, Linus. I shouldn't have picked this little tree. Everything I do turns into a disaster. I guess I really don't know what Christmas is all about. [shouting in desperation]
Charlie Brown: Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?
Linus Van Pelt: Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about. [moves toward the center of the stage]
Linus Van Pelt: "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.'" [Linus picks up his blanket and walks back towards Charlie Brown]
So sweet and unforgettable! I'll never get tired of this.
Narrator: Welcome, Christmas, bring your cheer. Cheer to all Whos far and near. Christmas Day is in our grasp so long as we have hands to clasp. Christmas Day will always be just as long as we have we. Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart and hand in hand.
A timeless modern-day fairy tale. This movie has so much in it: sorrow, happiness, warmth, betrayl, love, curiosity, acceptance, isolation, magic, and Christmas. It's also pretty dang funny. Did I mention there's countless memorable lines?
Kim: You see, before he came down here, it never snowed. And afterwards, it did. If he weren't up there now... I don't think it would be snowing. Sometimes you can still catch me dancing in it.
Haven't seen this for ages. Plan on watching it hopefully soon.
Couldn't find one quote. Bah.
Bizzare, creepy, and hysterical.
Lucifer: You shall be punished, and instead of red-hot coals, you will eat chocolate ice cream.
Precio: No! No, Lucifer, King of all Evil Spirits! Not that! By the horns of everything satanic, I beg you! To live I must have heat. Frozen meals are bad for me, especially chocolate! It's very bad for my digestion, which is so delicate.
I remember watching this when I was five or so.
Ghost of Christmas Past: Listen, Scrooge, if men were measured by kindness, you'd be no bigger than a speck of dust.
Scrooge: [yawns] Kindness is of little use in this world.
Weird, confusing, and spacey.
Rigna: Chochem is eight hundred years old, you can't dismiss the wisdom of centuries.
Never knew about this 'til I caught on TV last year. Make sure and watch it only on TV. It's super heart-warming and sure to make you laugh and smile.
Prime Minister: Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion's starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don't see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often it's not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it's always there - fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends. When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge - they were all messages of love. If you look for it, I've got a sneaking suspision love actually is all around.
Christmas doesn't happen until this has been watched.
Sleeping Man: Watch it, kid! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
So dang funny and cute!
Ashley: Peter Callahan is engaged to me. I object to this wedding!
Peter: Yes. And I'm in a coma when my brother makes a play for my- sort of my fiancée
Christmas doesn't exist until this has been viewed.
Buzz McCallister: No, for three reasons: A, I'm not that lucky. Two, we use smoke detectors and D, we live on the most boring street in the whole United States of America, where nothing even remotely dangerous will ever happen. Period.
I think this gets perhaps a little overlooked. Maybe it's not for everyone, but I love the balance of humor, oddness, and sincerity in this.
Frank Cross: It's Christmas Eve. It's-it's the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer, we-we-we smile a little easier, we-w-w-we-we-we cheer a little more. For a couple of hours out of the whole year we are the people that we always hoped we would be.
I love the stop-motion animation and songs! Abominable Snowman rules all.
So original and amazing. The music and songs make the movie.
Kid: Santa?
Jack Skellington: Merry Christmas! And what is your name? Kid: uh... uh...
Jack Skellington: That's all right. I have a present for you anyway. There ya go, sonny! Ho ho ho! HEEHEEHEE! [slips out the chimney] Mother: And what did Santa bring you, Honey? [kid shows parents his present - a shrunken head; parents scream]
Wacky animation--but way fun to watch. I love the magician and rabbit, Hocus Pocus. It also has crazy sound effects.
Boy #1: What shall we call him? How about Harold?
Boy #2: Bruce? Children: No.
Girl #1: Christopher Columbus?
Children: No.
Boy #3: Oatmeal?
Children: Oatmeal?
Narrator: Hocus-Pocus explained the situtation to Santa, who as you know, speaks fluent rabbit.
Very creepy animation, but catchy tunes and oddly-affectionate characters--except Santa-whoever designed him was on something--
strong. He freaks me out.
Father Mouse: "T'was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." Well, I'm stirring.
Incredibly clever, witty, nonformulaic, and heartfelt. A must-see!
Christine: You will end up childless and alone.
Will: Well, fingers crossed, yeah.
Whew! Okay, I think I covered everything. Hope I gave everyone some movies to lovingly watch or hopefully give a first try.
Have a great week, all!
Ten days till Christmas!!
You'd be barking mad to not be excited about this, doggone it!
I couldn't believe my eyes when I woke up this morning.
These berries are so pretty and delightful--
