Here's a guide to classic Christmas movies and TV specials, from “It’s a Wonderful Life” to “Scrooged” to 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!,' and where to watch them — with an introduction from Ron Howard. (via latimes)
James Stewart as George Bailey, hugs actor Karolyn Grimes, who plays his daughter Zuzu, in a still from"It's a Wonderful Life." , looks back on some of his favorite holiday titles to introduce this guide to catching the classics this season:
Streaming has made it easy to watch virtually any movie at any time. It’s also led movie viewing to become a more solitary experience — why argue over the remote if there are enough titles and screens for everyone? But the holidays are still a time for watching with loved ones. There are a handful of films that I and my family still return to over and over again at this time of year.
Rarely does a Christmas pass when I don’t see “It’s a Wonderful Life.” In fact, all year round, I reference that movie and its philosophy. The recognition that the choices each of us makes has a huge ripple effect resonates perfectly at Christmas, but should always be in the back of our minds. Personally and maybe unexpectedly, “Scrooged,” with Bill Murray, is another favorite in our family. My mom, Jean, is in it. She plays Mrs.
I also love “The Homecoming,” which was a two-hour television movie on CBS in 1971. It was so successful that it spawned the series “The Waltons.” Earl Hamner Jr. wrote it, and it’s a beautiful screenplay. As a young actor I read that script and so desperately wanted to play John-Boy. “The Andy Griffith Show” had ended a few years earlier, and I was the right age for it. But I couldn’t even get an audition. I think they didn’t want Opie to be John-Boy.
I often find myself watching “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Its heart and its themes are in the right place. That’s a half-hour spent with a smile on my face! And, of course, there’s Chuck Jones’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” It only takes a half an hour and it’s an absolute work of art. I loved making our feature version of the Grinch. It was amazing to see Jim Carrey bring that character to life. That was what I signed on for, to support that performance and collaborate with him.
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