Christmas Classics

It’s here again, the holidays. And what is the holidays without the Christmas movies we all know and love? Or maybe looking for a classic you missed?  Here’s my personal list of favorites.

Christmas In Connecticut (1945)

Writer Elizabeth Lane (Barbara Stanwyck) is put into a sticky situation when she has to provide the perfect cottage Christmas for her boss and a recovering soldier, who both take her for the Martha Stewart-esque woman she portrays herself to be in her articles. In reality, she can’t even find her way around a farm and most of her printed recipes belong to her uncle Felix. To make matters more complicated, she finds herself falling for the soldier when she is due to marry her Fiance’ that very holiday.  It’s a really adorable, feel-good comedy with just enough Christmas spirit.

The Shop Around The Corner (1940)

Alfred Kralik (James Stewart) works as top sales clerk in a Budapest shop, while spending his free-time exchanging romantic letters with a stranger only known as “Dear friend”.  Klara Novak (Margaret Sullavan) becomes the newest clerk in the shop and the two butt-heads from day one, without either knowing she is in fact his secret pen-pal. With an intriguing side story that all comes together on Christmas Eve, it is one of my favorite romantic comedies and just about one of the most sincere films I think I’ve ever seen.

The Thin Man (1934)

If you’re looking for something a little different this holiday, how about a witty murder-mystery? This is the first of the Thin Man series starring William Powell as dry-humored detective Nick Charles and Myrna Loy as his equally clever and lovely wife Nora Charles.  Together they investigate the disappearance of a friend who is a suspect in the murder of his wife during Christmas, with hilarious hi jinks to boot.

[Poll] Horror Classics

It’s my favorite time of the year. The time when I get to bundle up on the couch, turn off the lights, and put in a good ol’ horror flick. There are countless classics, and I want to know what your favorite is.

Independence Day: Get patriotic with these films

For my American friends, it is officially the 4th of July, the day we celebrate our independence. I find that nothing makes me feel more patriotic then a good classic film. Can’t decide what you should watch to get in the mood? Well, that’s why I’m here!

Mr.Smith Goes To Washington

The story of a small-time hero who fights a corrupt government. This movie is incredibly inspirational, and James Stewart is simply amazing as a bumbling fool who finds his stance and gives it everything he has. In moments of his intense speeches, you are completely riveted and rooting for him. A true underdog overcoming tale.

Yankee Doodle Dandy

Nothing says America like a good old-fashioned musical (or maybe that’s just me?) James Cagney was more so known for his roles as gangsters, but he does well as a “song and dance man” in this biographical musical about George M. Cohan, the man behind the song “Yankee Doodle Boy”.

Young Mr.Lincoln

A more fictional account of the early life of Lincoln, during his days as a lawyer. Nonetheless, a very patriotic film.

Happy 4th!