A brief argument over the hilarity of “Christmas Vacation” got me to thinking: what are the best Christmas movies of my generation? I decided to put a top ten list together and post one movie per day until Thursday, Dec. 24. The only guideline for the list is the film must be released no earlier than 1980. 1. A Christmas Story (1983) Do I really have to explain myself? Easily, “A Christmas Story” is the greatest holiday movie of all-time. If you don’t like it, create your own... [Read more...]

A brief argument over the hilarity of “Christmas Vacation” got me to thinking: what are the best Christmas movies of my generation? I decided to put a top ten list together and post one movie per day until Thursday, Dec. 24. The only guideline for the list is the film must be released no earlier than 1980. 2. Elf (2003) A human born in an elf world, Will Ferrell stars as Buddy. “Elf” is a fantastic Christmas movie for all ages and should be seen by all. Some people can’t find... [Read more...]

A brief argument over the hilarity of “Christmas Vacation” got me to thinking: what are the best Christmas movies of my generation? I decided to put a top ten list together and post one movie per day until Thursday, Dec. 24. The only guideline for the list is the film must be released no earlier than 1980. 3. Home Alone (1990) If you are between the ages of 20 to 30, chances are you’ve seen “Home Alone” an average of 72 times. The film brings to life every kids dream, at least... [Read more...]

A brief argument over the hilarity of “Christmas Vacation” got me to thinking: what are the best Christmas movies of my generation? I decided to put a top ten list together and post one movie per day until Thursday, Dec. 24. The only guideline for the list is the film must be released no earlier than 1980. 4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) I can’t imagine another actor who could portray the spirit and cruelty of Dr. Seuss’ Grinch character more than Jim Carrey. In the live-action... [Read more...]

A brief argument over the hilarity of “Christmas Vacation” got me to thinking: what are the best Christmas movies of my generation? I decided to put a top ten list together and post one movie per day until Thursday, Dec. 24. The only guideline for the list is the film must be released no earlier than 1980. 5. Scrooged (1988) Based on the Charles Dickens novel “A Christmas Carol,” Bill Murray plays Frank Cross in the ’80s Ebenezer Scrooge tale.Cross is a TV executive who doesn’t... [Read more...]

A brief argument over the hilarity of “Christmas Vacation” got me to thinking: what are the best Christmas movies of my generation? I decided to put a top ten list together and post one movie per day until Thursday, Dec. 24. The only guideline for the list is the film must be released no earlier than 1980. 6. The Santa Clause (1994) Who would have thought the killing of Santa Clause would bring so much joy? Tim Allen stars as Scott Calvin, a single dad who doesn’t receive much... [Read more...]