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Tag Archives: Christmas
3 things about Frederick Wiseman’s THE STORE
The Store [1983] 1. “The bigger the cereal bowl, the better. And I need a cup and saucer too.” 2. A missing Waterford crystal chandelier. 3. Singing telegram chicken stripper.
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3 things about Thom Eberhardt’s NIGHT OF THE COMET
Night of the Comet [1984] 1. A game called Scary Noises. 2. Sam does not like country. 3. How will they get his braces off? 3 other things.
3 things about Frank Capra’s IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
It’s a Wonderful Life [1946] 1. H.P. is painted on the side of his carriage. 2. “Please don’t hit my sore ear again! Please don’t hit my sore ear again!” 3. In every reality, it’s a Schlitz bar. 3 other things.
3 things about Peter Godfrey’s CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT
Christmas in Connecticut [1945] 1. Mashed prune whip. 2. Restaurant Felix, 325 46th St. 3. “I’m not in a flipping mood, Mr. Yardley.” 3 other things.
3 things about Mitchell Leisen’s REMEMBER THE NIGHT
Remember the Night [1940] 1. Mary Smith of Roaring Falls, Ohio. Occupation: bubble dancer. 2. Her mother lives across from a junkyard. 3. As clear as Pikes Peak. 3 other things.
3 things about George Seaton’s MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
Miracle on 34th Street [1947] 1. The look on her face after she tugs on his beard. 2. “Your Honor, the State of New York is second to none in its admiration of the Post Office Department.” 3. A giant … Continue reading
3 things about Mitchell Leisen’s REMEMBER THE NIGHT
Remember the Night [1940] 1. “Objection sustained. The jury will disregard counsel’s tempting allusion to Christmas shopping. Clearly we’d all rather be Christmas shopping.” 2. She smooths out the flannel nightgown and then leans over the bed. Her eyes glisten. … Continue reading
3 things about Peter Godfrey’s CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT
Christmas in Connecticut [1945] 1. “Don’t worry. McGoo got you into this, McGoo will get you out.” 2. Turnip fluff diet. 3. She uses a metal plate as a gong. This movie is so contrived it goes beyond being contrived … Continue reading
3 things about Vincente Minnelli’s MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
Meet Me in St. Louis [1944] 1. Wet bloomers and galoshes. 2. “Anna, I think Katie’s getting a little old. Her mental processes baffle me.” 3. He turns on the light in his room, looks out the window. Does he … Continue reading
3 things about W.S. Van Dyke’s THE THIN MAN
The Thin Man [1934] 1. A wedding planned for the eve of New Year’s Eve. 2. “Well I do believe the little woman cares.” “I don’t care. It’s just I’m … used to you, that’s all.” 3. The frying pan … Continue reading
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