We had a thread a little while ago about the Princess Bride, and, IIRC, it was unanimous, at least among those who posted in the thread, that we all liked the Princess Bride.
I was watching A Christmas Story on TNT, and thinking, “Everyone I know loves this movie. Wonder if it’s as good as TPB?”
I put it to you, members of the Teemsters Union (ya like, huh?)- is A Christmas Story as good, or, at least, do we all like it?
I ask this because, IMHO, I think it’s written well, even though the humor isn’t as subtle as PB, it’s still very funny, getting a view of the world through the fantastic views of a kid at Christmas (“Cool! My decoder pin!”), but we also recognize what’s going on as a third party (“A crummy commercial? Son of a bitch!”).
I love it, how about you?
JMcC, San Francisco, JJM’s page from the Bay
If I were a baseball player, and I got beaned by a fastball, I wouldn’t want medical attention. I’d want my limp, lifeless body flung to 1st, cause, dammit, I earned it!
That’s too bad, GuanoLad, though I’m not surprised. It wasn’t a very successful movie when it came out in 1983. I’m sure the nondescript title did it some harm; I certainly never heard of it until it was on video years after it was released.
It was based on a book by Jean Shepherd, who was a radio personality and writer of some note, and it is probably the funniest, most charming and most real family Christmas movie ever made. It’s impossible to describe; if you get a chance to see it, do so. It’s a joy.
If you liked the movie, read the book. It’s called “In God We Trust; All Others Pay Cash.” The books actually a collection of short stories about our little pal Ralphie.
The kid bothering Ralphie while he’s in line to see Santa always makes me laugh. “I like Santa”…“Don’t bother me, I’m thinking”
“Football?? What’s a football?”
Anyone ever see the sequel to this movie? I never even knew there was one until I was watching TV and it came on. I don’t think any of the original cast is in it. IIRC, Charles Grodin played the dad, and the Bumpus’ (remember the Bumpus hounds that ruin Christmas dinner?) are shown. They are white trash hillbillies who have about 40 people living in the house. Ralphie is obsessed with tops (those toys that spin). It is horrible.
Great minds discuss ideas;
Average minds discuss events;
Small minds discuss people.
“oooooohh fuuuuudge…” Ralphie getting Santa’s boot in his face still cracks me up. Someday I am going to have an electric sex lamp for my front window.
A longtime Shepherd fan, saddened by his recentl death and the scant coverage of it. One reason my car radio stays tuned to NPR. If you haven’t read his other work try Wanda Hickey’s Night of Golden Memories and Other Disasters or Banjo Butt Meets Julia Child.
Uh-oh…looks like I’m going to the the odd one out again. I hate this movie. Every year my parents watched it, and I would find something else to do. Then again…I hate almost all Christmas movies. I hate “Miracle on 34th Street,” “It’s a Wonderful Life”…
Hmmm. Maybe I’m just a Grinch. (One of the few specials I like…)
“There is no worse lie than a truth misunderstood by those who hear it.” - William James
I love this movie. My favorite scenes are Ralphie coming down the stairs in the bunny suit (the look on Peter Billingsly’s face makes me laugh every time) and the staff at the Chinese restaurant singing Christmas carols.
Is the little piggie gonna eat his mashed potatoes?? BE a little piggie…oink oink…that little kid’s laugh is adorable.
Oh and the part where he gives his teacher a fruit basket as a present to get an A on his them…LOl
this is one of my all time favorites.Princess Bride I would have to say falls second to this. One reason being that for some reason Christmas movies, even though watched during this time of year generally, touch me a little deeper. Im such an emotional wreck. But i love it.
so you found a girl who thinks really deep thoughts. what’s so amazing about really deep thoughts? Tori Amos
I enjoy this movie as well. I have also seen the other movie mentioned above, it is not as good as ACS. My wife however does not like the movie. Not really sure why but she refuses to watch it, I will watch it almost anytime it comes on.
