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The Muppet Christmas Carol and the Power of Place
I’ve said before that a great movie is one that you can revisit time and again and glean something new from it each time. The great movie that inspired this post is The Muppet Christmas Carol, the best adaptation of … Continue reading
It’s a Wonderful Life: An Ever-Changing Perspective
A while back, I wrote a post about It’s a Wonderful Life. Because this movie is important to me, I’d like to talk about it again, but this time, from a more personal perspective. One thing that sets this film … Continue reading
My favorite Christmas film
Hey everybody, it’s been a good while since I last posted, so let’s Christmas up this blog a little! Last year, I compiled a list of essential Christmas movies. This year, I decided to forgo a list and just spend … Continue reading
Essential Christmas Movies, Pt. 3: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
This little film will always and forever have a special place in my heart. As far as I’m concerned, there is nothing not to like about it. The characters are appealing and the music is well-orchestrated. On the whole, Rudolph … Continue reading
Essential Christmas Movies, Pt. 2: It’s a Wonderful Life
Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life has become a staple of Christmastime for countless families, and with good reason. Some may scoff at its unabashed sentimentality, but for others (read: myself and my family), that sentimentality is what makes the … Continue reading
Essential Christmas Music, Pt. 2: George Winston
And now for the second installment of my list of Christmas music I can’t go without! “December” and “Forest” Where Vince Guaraldi’s jazzy tunes provide festive accompaniment for the flurry of flour we call our kitchen, George Winston’s soft, muted … Continue reading
Essential Christmas Music, Pt. 1: Vince Guaraldi
As we near most everyone’s favorite time of year, I wanted to look into what makes this holiday so special for me in particular. I think what I enjoy most about Christmastime are the traditions that my family and I … Continue reading
