By Matt Pascarella
The holiday season is right around the corner, 2020 is finally on its way out, and holiday movies are here. While you and your family are recovering from a Thanksgiving feast, here are a few of my personal favorites to bring in the yuletide cheer.
Muppet Christmas Carol
Without a doubt, this is my favorite of the holiday movies.
A kid-friendly adaptation of Charles Dickens’ famed classic ‘A Christmas Carol’
featuring the Muppets with Michael Caine as grumpy miser, Ebenezer Scrooge. I
feel like this is one kids and adults can enjoy. Five out of five red scarves.
Available on Disney+.
This cartoon short is, in my humble opinion, the best
version of the tale written by Dr. Seuss. All the Whos down in Whoville, liked
Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just north of Whoville, did not. Can
he stop Christmas from coming? Will he have a change of heart? Five out of five
cans of Who Hash. Available to rent.
Home Alone
When little Kevin McCallister is accidently left home alone,
he has to protect himself from two less than intelligent criminals. He
discovers how to fend for himself and learns the importance of family. This is
a classic. Five out of five broken ornaments. Available on Disney+.
The Santa Claus
A certain fellow in a red suit with a big white beard takes a spill off Scott
Calvin’s roof. Not to fear! SC fills in and helps out the big guy, only to
realize he may have stepped into a more permanent role. Five out of five cups
of cocoa. Available on Disney+.
Elf
I’ll admit, this is not a must-watch on my list, but it is a
decent holiday movie with a great cast – Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel, Ed
Asner, Bob Newhart, James Caan, Peter Dinklage – just to name a few. Buddy the
Elf, or so he thinks, travels to New York City in search of family. What
follows is funny and heartwarming. Three out of five curly slippers. Available
on STARZ and to rent.
It’s a Wonderful Life
When George Bailey, the man who always put others before
himself, hits a bit of bad luck, he contemplates doing something that would
change everything. That’s when George gets a glimpse of what life would be like
if he were never born. Available on Amazon Prime.
Die Hard
What would a holiday movie list be without an appearance
from John McClane? When German terrorists take his wife hostage during a
Christmas party at Nakatomi Plaza, it’s up to McClane to save the day. Four out
of five Yippee Ki-Yays. Available on HBO MAX.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Clark Griswold only wants to give his family the best Christmas he possibly can. If only relatives, a boss who shorts him a Christmas bonus, nosy neighbors, and a well-meaning, but aloof brother didn’t get in the way! Keep an eye out for Seinfeld’s Elaine in this one. Four out of five tangled strands of Christmas lights. Available to rent. <
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