Tag Archives: Holiday Movies

My Mixed Feelings About ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Debbi

The first time I saw this movie, as far as I can recall (since it’s been a long, long time), my feelings about it were generally positive. For one thing, the movie is about an ordinary fellow who basically saves … Continue reading →

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It’s a Wonderful Life (of the Living Dead)!

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Debbi

What happens when It’s a Wonderful Life meets Night of the Living Dead? You get something very much like this! 🙂 With thanks to DaftPhully on Twitter! PS: Happy new year! Things are bound to improve be great. 🙂

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My Review of ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (1995)

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Debbi

Rather than write a holiday round up, I thought I’d focus on one movie in particular that fits the season in more ways than one. Given the ridiculous levels of stress we’ve endured this year, what better form of distraction … Continue reading →

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A Holiday Roundup of ‘Comfort Movies’

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Debbi

It has just occurred to me that we are more than halfway through December, but I’ve not done a holiday movie review or other kind of post. What I thought I would do instead is a round of roundups—in this … Continue reading →

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Part Three of ‘Santa Claus Conquers the Martians’

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Debbi

For the final post of the year, I bring you the last part of this most bizarre mind-numbing unique holiday movie. It’s Part Three of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians! Enjoy! 🙂

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Holiday Movie Suggestions – Part Four

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Debbi

One last round of short holiday movie reviews before we take a break from reviewing and make out our resolutions for the new year! I actually don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. It just seemed like it was time for … Continue reading →

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Holiday Movie Suggestions (Part Three)

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Debbi

Continuing in the spirit of the season with more movies related (sometimes ever so loosely) to the holidays! Here are two more suggestions! The Thin Man (1934) Ah, The Thin Man! Nothing like a little crime and mystery for Christmas … Continue reading →

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Holiday Movie Suggestions (Part Two)

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Debbi

Let’s continue this cavalcade of holiday movie suggestions with two more great flicks for Turkey Day! 🙂 Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) While not (strictly speaking) a holiday movie, this comedy-drama begins and ends with a Thanksgiving dinner. So … … Continue reading →

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Holiday Movie Suggestions (Part One)

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Debbi

Given that the holidays are around the corner, I thought I’d do a series of short reviews of some of my personal favorites. Let’s get started then! 🙂 First, Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) It wouldn’t be the holidays without … Continue reading →

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Part Two of ‘The Brain That Wouldn’t Die’

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Debbi

Well, folks, looks like this will be the last post on this blog for the year. We’re going to take a little break, but in the meantime, I hope you can endure enjoy Part Two of The Brain That Wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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