Execproducer Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Since we are in the holiday season I wanted to start this a couple of weeks earlier than last year so people can fit this into their schedules. I'm lazy so I'll quote myself from the original thread. Quote Same rules as Halloween Havoc. Indicate interest, pick, explain, wait, watch, review. Anything with a Christmas theme or setting. If they exist, I'll also except anything relating to Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or winter solstice. If you look at the first couple of pages on IMDB relating to Christmas films, it is largely tv and cable movies with the obvious ones sprinkled throughout. And if one of those floats your boat, then pick it. If not, then do not despair. There are MANY films that will fit and they range across genres: film-noir, westerns, classic Hollywood, foreign films, action, thrillers, horror, etc. It only takes a little effort. Having said that, I reserve the right to reject your pick if I think it doesn't fit the theme. Also there were some films that were declared off limits, such as It's A Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street, because they were deemed too easy. No such restrictions this year. Except for Black Christmas. Let's put Black Christmas on the shelf for a few years. I'll post everything that was picked and reviewed last year in a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I'm in I just have to try and remember what movie I said I was going to pick this year was 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 1 minute ago, RIPPA said: I'm in I just have to try and remember what movie I said I was going to pick this year was Was it black xmas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSC Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Can I be in, but just assign myself the pick I was supposed to review last year and didn't? Tried so many times to watch it but was just in such a bad place with the subject matter that I couldn't do it and now I feel like a total jerk for never doing it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Execproducer Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 @CSC or you could do that one as a bonus review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 4 hours ago, odessasteps said: Was it black xmas ? Oooh, nobody has ever picked the '07 one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I wanted to do a couple of random Hallmark type movies as bonus reviews last year but Good Lord was I not in the Holiday spirit at that time. This year - at least at the moment - I am totally about Christmas so I might need to strike while the iron is hot and do them now before I inevitably become bitter again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSJ Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I'm in with the 1985 Mark Romanek version of Static. Keith Gordon, Bob Gunton, and Amanda Plummer are all simply brilliant. Been a couple or three years since I've seen it, so this should be fun. Yes, it IS a Christmas movie with a bus-hijacking, copious quantities of Tang, the eternal dilemma of french fries vis a vis onion rings and tips on how YOU can be a survivor of WWIII! Seriously, what's not to love? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 John cares not for the mystery of the whole project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Execproducer Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Brian Fowler said: Oooh, nobody has ever picked the '07 one. I suppose you could review it as a bonus. Edited November 3, 2019 by Execproducer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Execproducer Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 3 hours ago, RIPPA said: John cares not for the mystery of the whole project Indeed. And I am not at all certain if @OSJ intends that as his pick or if he means to review it himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I am really not an Xmas person (read: if I got stuck with some Hallmark crap I'd never review it) but I'd be happy to throw in an Xmas themed horror bonus review! Is that cool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Execproducer Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 @Curt McGirt I'll accept bonus reviews from anyone. Just send it to me when you're ready. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) trying to remember what was on my short list last year. Edited November 3, 2019 by odessasteps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Cool! I got something on the DVR that I'll watch soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Execproducer Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 23 minutes ago, odessasteps said: trying to remember what was on my short list last year. Unfortunately I deleted that stuff. I ended up reviewing your placeholder pick but I don't remember if there was anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) I have something in mind, but it’s only about an hour (the version on YouTube in 1:09) so it might be better as a bonus review. Edited November 3, 2019 by odessasteps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Execproducer Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) Is it a Poverty Row B-film? A feature is still a feature but it's up to you. Never mind, just saw your message. Yes to your pick and I'll do the other one myself. Edited November 3, 2019 by Execproducer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Execproducer Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Here is what we did last year: The Apartment Batman Returns Black Christmas Christmas With The Cranks The Great Rupert Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever. The Ref Sint The Song of Bernadette Tokyo Godfathers White Christmas. Bonus Reviews: Taz-Mania - "No Time For Christmas". ER - "A Miracle Happens Here". King of the Hill - "The Unbearable Blindness of Laying". Sanford & Son - "Ebenezer Sanford". The UK Office Christmas Party. L'Assassinat du père Noël (1941) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSJ Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 8 hours ago, RIPPA said: John cares not for the mystery of the whole project Oops, sorry about that. It has been many moons since I participated in one of these projects, so I'm afraid that I've become a little forgetful about the protocols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Execproducer Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 For those that might want to do bonus reviews this is a good place to start. https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/christmas/251333/100-best-christmas-tv-episodes-of-all-time/page/0/4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Here is last year's thread if folks need more of a refresher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driver Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 In. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 In. And I'm torn about submitting a real movie or a Hallmark movie as revenge for getting Grumpy Cat thrust on me last year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I am a little irritated - all the things i immediately thought of aren't necessarily easily accessible. Doesn't mean I won't pick one just I do tend to try and pick something that is either on Netflix or Prime (or at least Youtube) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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