It’s time for THE TWILIGHT ZONE Marathon on the SyFy channel!  December 31 through ALL NEW YEARS DAY! What’s YOUR Twilight Zone Fave?  I’d love to know!  Below are 13 of mine!   I’ve been a HUGE FAN for as long as I can remember.  (And that’s a loooooong time.)  Watching always brings back the memory of anxiously waiting in front of our black and white TV for that unmistakable tune which has beguiled us through the decades, even greeting us on our ringtones.  (Mine!) 

So naturally, I was simply pleased-as-otherworldly-punch, when I was honored to get to know the marvelous Anne Serling, daughter of the great Rod Serling, when we were both Special Guests at Comic Con.

Every time I re-watch an episode of The Twilight Zone, I find yet another nugget of wisdom, mirth or irony, carefully hidden just beneath the surface of the obvious.  Rod Serling was a brilliant pioneer in his field with a tremendous talent and heart.  He didn’t need to get on a pulpit or soapbox and shout out his thoughts.  With his good looks and a voice like none other, he rendered eloquent, provoking introductions, then wove fascinating stories for us to watch, letting us look within and come to our own conclusions.  

Just like any great literature, they are as relevant now, as when they first aired.  Perhaps more so, which certainly gives one pause.  “Man’s Inhumanity to Man” is often an underlying thread, but also often Humanity, as we learned from classic characters like Ebeneezer Scrooge – magical stories that make us reflect, then hopefully make our and others’ lives better through perspective, caring more, giving more and “Passing it forward” as we move through a new age dimension of a real-world “Twilight Zone”.

HERE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVES!

“MIDNIGHT SUN”  S3/Ep 10

I was always mesmerized by this and now in this day and age, it truly gives me the cold sweats!!!

WHOSE REALITY IS REAL?

“Nightmare at 20,000 Feet” (1963)  Season 5, Ep. 3

Is William Shatner losing his mind?  Who is to say?  I never go on an airplane without peering out the window and thinking of this episode!

I could perhaps say this is my all-time fave, but difficult as they are ALL so FAB!

JUDGING A BOOK BY ITS COVER & JUST HOW DEEP IS THAT SKIN?

“THE MASKS”

“EYE OF THE BEHOLDER”

Usually, I am very good at guessing endings.  (Sometimes annoying to myself, as I love a good surprise!) I well remember watching this with bated breath the very first time I saw “Eye of the Beholder”, wondering what was under the woman’s bandages.  I love it when I’m wrong!  

“NUMBER 12 LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU”

At What Price Beauty?

NOSTALGIA 

“WALKING DISTANCE”  S1  Ep 5

“Don’t let a moment go by, without enjoying it.”

“A STOP AT WILLOUGHBY”

The want of a kinder, gentler place.

ULTIMATE IRONIES

“TO SERVE MAN”  

Just Desserts?  Are we but fools to get what we want?

“TIME ENOUGH AT LAST”

Finally getting what you want, but you can’t use it.

“THE MONSTERS ARE DUE ON MAPLE STREET”

A far from ‘gentler’ place!  Human nature?  On which side do we fall?

GHOSTLY DIMENSIONS 

“LONG DISTANCE CALL”  S2  Ep22

“NIGHT CALL”

This one truly gives me heebie jeebie chills every time I see it.  Why?  Yes, it’s a SCARY story.  But in my case, it is very personal……………  Yes, I had a weird experience about thirty years ago.  I think I’ll save that story for another blog!  Stay tuned!

“THE HUNT”

Huge favorite of mine.  I’m not a fan of hunting by any means… 

But I AM a fan of good goosebumps and spending Eternity with your Best Friend!

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So there you go. Just a pinch of my favorites!  That was Fun!

WHERE TO WATCH!

You can find it on the Syfy Schedule.

You can watch Twilight Zone anytime, on NETFLIX!  (I do, often, but enjoy the marathon, knowing so many others are watching the same episode at the very same time!)  

You can find it on MeTv!

OWN IT! The Twilight Zone: The Complete Definitive Collection     PRIME on amazon. (Currently out of stock – Put in a request and you will be notified by amazon).

If you are a Rod Serling – Twilight Zone and/or Night Gallery fan, Anne Serling’s incredible BOOK is a MUST READ! 

As I Knew Him: My Dad, Rod Serling by Anne Serling   206 Reviews 5/5 Star rating on amazon!

You can also find books about Rod Serling on @rodserlingbooks.com

Anne is on Facebook!

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Thanks so much for joining me! ~Deba Do ♥

What are YOUR FAVES?

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ADVENTURES OF BAILEY: Christmas Hero  (2012)  PG   7.0 Stars

Bailey is up to his usual exciting antics worrying he won’t get any presents from
Santa cause he thinks he’s been a ‘bad dog’!  Things turn more serious and Bailey learns lessons in responsibility and humanity as he finds the true spirit of Christmas.

Available on:

amazon Streaming Video: Watch Trailer, Buy or Rent for $2.99 SD  $3.99 (30 days to watch)

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The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation  (2010)  PG    4.0 Stars

Zeus, the doggie police hero is in for a daring adventure to solve a crime and save cute poodle Bella in the gorgeous rocky Mountains!  Will he and his family, the Bannisters, save the day before Christmas?

Available on: amazon Streaming Video: Watch Trailer, Buy or Rent for $2.99 SD  $3.99 (30 days to watch)

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 Oh oh! Christmas is in trouble! No worries…  It’s Santa Buddies to the rescue and the six puppies are off to the North Pole!   My granddaughters love this one!  

A Christmas elf accidentally takes off in Santa’s sleigh, crash lands in a small town, and loses the magic toy bag. Beethoven must rescue the elf, recover the bag from greedy crooks, and return the sleigh to Santa in time to save Christmas.

The Bannisters happily have a new puppy, Eve. Zeus is in for a mystery and must thwart some zany thieves while learning about selfless giving and loving his new little sister.

Available on:  amazon Streaming Video: Watch Trailer, Buy or Rent for $2.99 SD  $3.99 (30 days to watch)

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A DOGGONE CHRISTMAS    NR   5  Stars

What does the CIA and the FBI have to do with a talking orphan doggie, a bunch of clever kids and finding the true meaning of Christmas?  Find out in this sweet family canine Christmas movie!

Available on:  amazon Streaming Video:  Buy or Rent for $4.99

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CHILLY CHRISTMAS  ( 2012 )    NR

A young boy and a doggie feel they must take off from home on Christmas Eve to save the animals from some conniving, yet bumbling thieves.  did they get more than they bargained for?

Available on:  amazon Streaming Video: Buy $4.99 or Rent with special subscription to Dove

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I WANT A DOG FOR CHRISTMAS, Charlie Brown  (2003)    7.2 Stars

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Here are some of my Faves!

“ELF“  (2003)  PG

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Buddy (Will Ferrell) is trying to find his place in the world in this delightful movie for the whole family.  When he finds his biological father, Buddy tries to fit into a human world and family, where no one knows he’s an actual elf, and things get crazy Christmas fun!  Laugh out loud funny. We love this tale at my house that tugs at your heartstrings and makes you want to sing carols!

Rent or Buy on Amazon Streaming Video

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The Nightmare Before Christmas  (1993)  PG

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town and has to figure out the difference and how it works.

Not without some ‘minor’ fiascoes!

A Tim Burton creation with as per usual, music by Danny Elfman – both favorites of mine.  For me, this does not disappoint.

Rent or Buy on Amazon Streaming Video

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The Polar Express (2004)  G

A young boy’s otherworldly (to me, at times oddly creepy) adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express with a kindly conductor (Tom Hanks). He learns what it is to be brave, a true friend and the spirit of Christmas.  Visually breathtaking animation.

Available on Netflix

Rent or Buy on Amazon Streaming Video

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The Muppet Christmas Carol  (1992)  G

A whimsical version of the tireless tale of old miser Scrooge learns valuable lessons on Christmas Eve with the help of the Muppet gang taking on the classic Christmas Carol characters.

Probably the most kid-friendly version that is not overly frightening.

Rent or Buy on Amazon Streaming Video

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Disney’s a Christmas Carol  (2009)  PG

Another animated retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel about the ‘have and have-nots’ with the Victorian-era miser (Jim Carrey)who finds peace after numerous trips into his past and future with time-traveling ghosts.  More for a bit older child as more intense than the Muppet version.

Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth

Rent or Buy on Amazon Streaming Video

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“The Santa Clause”  (1994)  PG

When a man (Tim Allen) finds himself magically filling out his britches, etc., and turning into Santa on Christmas Eve!  No one believes him but his son.

Rent or Buy on Amazon Streaming Video

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Here is a selection of kid-friendly movies that you can plunk them down to enjoy while you’re  decorating or making Holiday treats!

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Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas  (1999)  NR

A three-part story in this Christmas themed video with the original Mickey and pals. #1 “Donald Duck: Stuck on Christmas”, where he learns lessons with Huey, Dewey, and Louie.  #2 “A Very Goofy Christmas”.  Goofy tries to help his son change his skepticism about Santa Claus. #3 “Mickey & Minnie’s Gift Of The Magi” a tale of selflessness. Narration by Kelsey Grammer.

Rent or Buy on Amazon Streaming Video

“Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales”  (2002)  NR

A series of Holiday vignettes with the Peanuts Gang highlighting their usual personality traits around a Christmas theme.  Fun fare for the family.  Note:  The kiddies will be delighted, as will adults with the stories, HOWEVER, don’t expect the original voices you grew up with.  These are new and if you can get past that, have an extra Christmas Sugar Cookie and enjoy!  

Charlie Brown: “Grandma says that when she was a little girl, she used to hang her stockings on the fireplace, and when she woke up Christmas morning, they were filled with apples and oranges and such.”

Available on Netflix

Buy on Amazon Streaming Video

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Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas  (2009)  G

George and The Man with The Yellow Hat are worried about what to give each other for a Christmas present.  All sorts pf problems get in the way.  They come to realize it isn’t the ‘present’ that matters to the other.  There are far greater presents of the heart.  ♥

Available on Netflix

Buy DVD or Buy on Amazon Streaming Video  http://amzn.to/2gwld2B

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“Saving Santa”  (2013)  NR

At the North Pole, Bernard is an under-dog elf with higher aspirations for Santa’s elite.  He get his chance to prove himself when the location of Santa’s workshop is accidentally revealed!  Will the time-traveling Bernard figure out how to save Santa and Christmas from some adults on the ‘naughty’ list?  Not award winning material, but fun for the kiddies.

Available on Netflix

Buy or Rent on Amazon Streaming Video

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OMGoblins!  TROll 2 Autographed DVD Giveaway! My Goblins are Giddy!  It’s the Cat’s Meow & my Goblins’ Growl!

GREETINGS, my darling Minions!     

 (The 20th Anniversary Nilbog Edition) [Multi-format Blu-ray] 

 Troll 2 Autographed DVD Giveaway ~How to Win! 

For YOUR chance to win a personalized Autographed Troll 2 DVD in a random Drawing:

RULES

   (Your email address will not be seen and never shared with anyone.)

1 – WRITE THE PHRASE – “Troll 2 is Cool”, OR  “Troll 2 is Drool” in the COMMENT BOX, below. 

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3 – Visit my IMDb page       ♥ (Scroll down on my IMDb page – left side.)

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I thank thee, dear Minions.  All these things help your Queen’s numbers grow, which enable me to take the time to have fun with my most amazing, SWEETEST FANS, ever!   Appetizing . . . .  ~ Goblin smooches, Your loving Queen of Nilbog & GREEN  

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We Have a Winner!

Congrats to Ryan Mudd!    You are the winner in your Queen’s random drawing!  Please msg me on my fan page and I’ll get your info where to send your Troll 2 DVD!

My enormous thanks for all who entered and your kind support, whether Cool or Droolers!  You’re Awesome!   
Also, loved many of your fun stories and remarks. Thaaaaaaaaaaank you!  I’ll do another Giveaway before long! 

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 1990 – Troll 2 –  What a Wild Ride!  Who knew?  None of us could have imagined this little movie we were performing in was to become the worldwide cult classic film that it is – loved by so many walks of life – “Troll 2“.

In this scene, Arnold (Darren Ewing) bravely confronts the “Monsters”.

Arnold and his new acquaintance don’t fare well, as a Goblin attack ensues!

The frightened duo stagger from the forest to a creepy looking abode.

Troll 2 Trivia: “The original church house was erected in 1898.” “Eventually, costs of maintenance and needed repairs led the congregation to remodel the old school house and convert it for use as a church. Although the school house was sold to the ward in 1936, it was not until 1946 that regular meetings were held in the refinished space, mostly due to World War II. The church was sold to Marvin and Grace Kilbourn who, despite efforts at preservation, were unable to prevent vandalism over the next several decades. In 1970, the Bergman family purchased the church and remodeled it into a home while keeping the exterior intact.^[5] In 1971, it was added to the Utah State Register of Historic Sites, which is now inactive.^[6]In the conversion to a private home, the steeple tower that was wood framed with Gothic-arched frames on each side was removed.^[7] After being seen in Troll 2 filmed in the area in 1989, a fire in 2000 destroyed all but a shell of the original building.”  By Amariekleio at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=13808049

As they enter, Arnold wonders where they are.  “What is this place?”

SUDDENLY, a disturbingly odd old woman appears at the top of a rickety long staircase.

My Personal Trivia:  My first appearance in the film!  Someone grabbed me from behind as a joke away from the scope of the camera – just as I was about to say my line and descend the stairs.   It threw me off mentally!   I just went on with it, which resulted in one crazy take!  But then, the majority of my lines were one-take wonders.  Hee.)

The old lady then says . . . . .  “T…………………………..!”

WHAT DOES MY CHARACTER SAY?  (One of my most famous lines.)

How is your Troll 2 Recall? 

Random drawing for an autographed pic of your Troll 2 Queen.  

Simply GUESS in the COMMENT Box below (It doesn’t have to be correct.  You can have fun and say what you wish!  I love hearing your thoughts!)

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~ Goblin smooches, Creedence, your Troll 2 Queen – DebaDo – Deborah Reed ♥

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How ’bout a little Troll 2 trivia?  Aw, the memories!  This scene I am particularly fond of.  Well, yes, there are many.  But it was great fun to play it!  Darren Ewing was just cool and fun to be around!

What is happening in this scene?    Do you remember what I am saying? 

Can you guess before you peek? (For fun, scroll down with your eyeballs closed and write your comment first!  Then you can write if you got it!  hee

Troll 2 Screenshot – Deborah Reed – Troll 2 Queen, Darren Ewing, Christina Reynolds

Hmmmmmm

Here’s a little hint . . . .  

My character, Creedence Leonore Gielgud is reacting to the two strangers, Arnold and a wandering lost girl who have stumbled into her creepy abode.  Arnold asks, “What is this place?”  Creedence replies, “My ancestors come from Stonehenge…..”

Do you remember what happened to Christina’s character?

Hint:

Poor Christina.  When I met her, I remember thinking what a lovely girl she was. I’ll never forget that sweet girl’s dilemma.  Sinking in Green Jello and her teeth were chattering!  She was freezing!    And she was stuck there for quite awhile, but fortunately was done in one take. 

And what happened to Arnold?  Welllllll, that’s for another Blog! 

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Random Drawing for AUTOGRAPHED PIC OF YOUR QUEEN

***COMMENT in box below~ Let me know if you Guessed right!!  A drawing will be held for an autographed pic of Creedence from the comments!   (Comments don’t need to be correct – any thought on the scene is great!) ***

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~ Goblin smooches, Creedence, your Troll 2 Queen – Deba Do – Deborah Reed ♥

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Halloween Countdown?  What?  Already, you say?  Never too early for a countdown to Halloween, eh dear Minions?  I have to admit when I went to Costco, the other day, skeletons and witches were invading my organic foods space, and I said to myself and anyone within earshot, “What?  Geesh, can’t we wait till at least September?  When I turned the corner and, yep, you guessed it . . . . Christmas decorations were where my  GMO-Free chips were supposed to be.  “Okay . . . that does it, I’m really not ready for this!   Just give me a little space to breathe!” I sighed.

Halloween is Closer Than You Think

But when I saw this cool reminder on my friend’s facebook page… I knew I was in the game!  So here it is . . . . Reminding us that it is never too early to start thinking about Ghosts ‘n’ Goblins ‘n’ stuff and those mind-bending costumes!    (What are YOU going to be?)  Soon, I’ll be posting Creedence costumes that my dear minions have created over the years after my character in “Troll 2”!  Now that’s an honor. 

Speaking of the WOLF MAN….  

MOVIE COUNTDOWN!

Doesn’t that get you in the mood to start watching our favorite classic horror movies?  Here’s a good place to start! How about tomorrow night after the eclipse!

For lots of fun with trivia, cool pics and my thoughts on this fab movie, read my REVIEW! 

Eclipse 2017 – Protect Your Peepers!

A COAST TO COAST TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE!  AUGUST 21, 2017 – It’s been 100 years!

Once upon a time, some believed the eclipse was due to a vampire trying to swallow the sun, but burned his tongue!

What do werewolves love like they love a FULL MOON?  A FULL BLACK SUN!  Perfectly WOLFLISHIOUS.  

Please protect your eyes! Werewolves can look straight at an Eclipse with their special celestial-type eyes (I’ve been told by the best of them), but not YOU.  Here is some great info on protecting your eyeballs and why!  During Eclipse, Your Eyes Can Scorch.   Also, BEWARE OF PHONEY BALONIE PROTECTIVE GLASSES!    

Here’s some nice folk watching an eclipse in Paris a few years back . . . .  I wonder what protection they were wearing?  Hope no burned eyeballs, there!   BTW, see the werewolf in the back to the left in the shadows?  

WHERE TO WATCH WITHOUT PROTECTION

You can always stay cozy and watch in the comfort of home or your office WITHOUT THE NEED OF EYEBALL PROTECTION . . . . Watch online as it happens!   SOLAR ECLIPSE 2017  

• Here’s great info on Eclipse photo tips and other FASCINATING TRIVIA, PLUS what’s happening at watch-sites!  

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I thank thee for joining me ~ as always ~ dear Minions! Goblin smooches, Creedence, your “Troll 2” Queen – Deborah Reed/Deba Do

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Another movie with my buddy and ” My TROLL 2  ” castmate, Darren Ewing!  He is also in a brand new Hallmark movie, “My Christmas Love”.  See more on my Romantic Christmas Comedies blog.  

Fix some hot cocoa and snuggle up!  I really enjoyed this move.  I found it to be better than some of the ‘Christmas cookie’ cutter romance movies.

I always enjoy Candace Cameron and of course enjoyed seen my friend, Darren Ewing!  Watch when she arrives at her new Hospital and meets the orderlies and keep watching for his fun trademark personality! (At the end, actually emotional…)  Check out his IMDb page!

A new doctor/surgeon who was looking forward to a prestigious fellowship to move her career forward, only finds herself moving to a remote Alaskan town as a very small town doctor.  Curing town colds and a reindeer, her perspective begins to change…  Has a touch of a very special touch of ‘Magic’!  You’ll be giggling at the end!  

Nominated for the OFTA Television Award for “Best Motion Picture”.

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Whether or not you traditionally like musicals, this rendition of the classic novel, “A Christmas Carol”, is one that will have you wanting to get up and dance for joy and cry tears of a broken heart to tears of happiness.  I can’t say enough about this movie and how it makes me feel inside.  I have seen so many renditions but to me, this is is the best of the best in bringing out the emotions that Charles Dickens intended.

Consider your little ones… Some scenes are rather FRIGHTENING. Especially when Scrooge enters the Underworld.

For a movie in the 70’s, it is breathtakingly EPIC, SPINE TINGLING and simply GORGEOUS!

Tender and heart-wrenching.

The music is fabulous and just seeing these images and thinking about it makes me feel GIDDY!

Albert Finney as the bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge, is amazing as he transforms his ‘self’.  His facial expressions throughout are monumental.  Gee, do you think I like this movie?  CAN’T WAIT to see it again!  

Award Winning!

(IMDb)

Golden Globes, USA 1971

Academy Awards, USA 1971

BAFTA Awards 1971

Laurel Awards 1971

DON’T MISS OUT!  From the first time I saw this in the theater in 1970, I have watched with eager anticipation whenever possible.  Now it is not so readily available.

HOWEVER, it is on TMC, tomorrow night!  I hope you see it.  Please let me know what you thought!   ♥

AIRS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 8:00 PM  EST,  SATURDAY, DEC 24, 10;30 pm EST and FEBRUARY 23, 2017 on TCM (Turner Classic Movies) Check your Local TCM Listing for channel info.  

*******NEXT AIRING:  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 8:30 AM on TCM  

 *amazon:     $5.69 on DVD,  Blu-Ray * Multi-Format (PRIME)  If you buy now on PRIME, you can get 2 day FREE Shipping and still get it by Christmas!

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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE    PG  Drama/Family/Fantasy  8.6 Stars/10

Boy Meets Girl ~ Girl Marries Boy ~ Looking forward to a ‘Wonderful Life’.

But LIFE doesn’t always go as planned.  Despair sets in.

LIFE gets some ‘Intervention’.  But intervention is not always welcome….

But LIFE finds a way ~ Where there is LOVE.

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)  NR   7.9  Stars  (black & white)

Natalie Wood is wonderful as the pessimistic little girl in this original Black & White version.   Edmund Gwenn as ‘Santa’ was perfectly marvelous.  One of the things I always remembered about this movie was when he sent folks to other stores (the competition) where they would find what they were looking for.  Whenever I’ve see someone in a store doing that same thing I’ve complimented them, saying it reminded me of “Miracle on 34th Street!” I’m happy to say, it has happened quite a few times.  I know one place that does it regularly, and that is Gregory’s Wheatshop in Utah!  Makes me proud to be admin on their FB page!  Maureen O’Hara, also an old favorite is great as the joyless mother and John Payne, lovely as well.  Perfectly cast all in all, as their characters find out how special the simple things in life are and the Joy in Believing with the help of a little ‘Magic’ that brings out the inner-child in all of us, making us want to also want to BELIEVE.  

*Streaming on amazon Video

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I had to also include this awesome 1994 version!  I would recommend watching BOTH!

Miracle on 34th Street (1994)  PG   6.4  Stars

Mara Wilson also couldn’t be more perfect.  Loved her also in Roald Dahl’s film rendition of “Matilda”.  Richard Attenborough  is also another perfect Santa in his roll.

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WHITE CHRISTMAS  (1954)   NR  7.6 Stars

Another musical ~ About as classic a Christmas movie as you can get!

Vera Ellen and Rosemary Clooney (Did you know she is George Clooney’s aunt?) playing as sisters, singing “Sisters”! 

Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen

There’s just something magical about this movie that so many are drawn to.  Of course, Bing Crosby singing, “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas”, is the white icing on the cake at the end, and what I think is what everyone remembers the most, leaving us with old memories and the desire to be in front of a cozy crackling fire with our loved ones and snowflakes falling, blanketing our little worlds with beauty.

A story of comedic romances while people come together in unity as they team up to save the failing Vermont inn where they are supposed to be performing, and lift up their former commanding general who has lost hope.

Available on NETFLIX 

Streaming on amazon Video

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ANGELS IN THE SNOW  (2015)  NR  5.6 Stars

I’m watching this now and one of the characters just said this… Such true words that fit all of these movies , physically or emotionally.

“Sometimes the hardest roads lead to the best places.”

I’m actually about half way through this movie and tears are streaming down my face.  I think I just ‘got it’.  I wonder how they will make it unfold.  (Let me know if you did too, before the end…) The story is of a family who is losing their way with bickering and a father whose primary concern is business.  Life as they know it is about to change. I highly recommend this as a new family Christmas movie as a reminder what that truly means.

(It just ended and I’m crying again…  They finished it even better than I had anticipated.)

Available on NETFLIX

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~ FARE THEE WELL, FLORENCE HENDERSON ~

THE CHRISTMAS BUNNY  (2010)  PG  Family   6.2 /10  Stars

Florence – I was about a third of the way through this movie, before I realized it was Florence Henderson!  I was watching on Netflix and hadn’t paid attention to the actors beforehand.  Suddenly I looked closely at her and thought, ‘Oh my, look who it is!’  I didn’t recognize her, due to her character – the ways she dressed and no makeup.  She was wonderful in this movie and I think must have been one of or her last appearance.  She will be missed.

A lonely foster child who has been tossed from home to home, is now with a foster family that truly wants to accept her, but they have trouble as she acts out and will not speak to anyone.  On Christmas Eve, she finds an injured rabbit in the woods.  It reminds her of a story book that she loves – her only possession.  The Bunny Lady (Florence Henderson), who is also withdrawn from humans, runs a rabbit rescue in an old barn behind her farmhouse.  See how they all come together to find nurturing.  (There was a tiny scene in the end I wasn’t wild about, but overall, I really enjoyed this movie.)  And yes, I shed a tear.

Available on NETFLIX

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THE CHRISTMAS BOX    (1995)   G    7.3/10   Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards

Based on the NYT Best Selling novel sensation – The Christmas Box, written by my very dear friend, Richard Paul Evans.  This was his first novel and a very personal one for him.  More than eight million people around the world have love this book! 

A family moves in with an elderly widow as live-in help.  The father begins to have recurring dreams about an angel and a heart-breaking yet enlightening story begins to unfold.  The film did a very nice job of capturing his story.

Stars: Richard Thomas, Maureen O’Hara, Annette O’Toole

Available on amazon SHOWTIME.

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Check out the COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS on the  Hallmark Channel!  A different wonderful Santa-y movie every night through the Holidays!  Always heart-touching.   Beginning with the one below I’ve been waiting for!!!

MY CHRISTMAS LOVE

HERE IT IS!  My TROLL 2  cast-mate, Darren Ewing (“…my little flower”), is in this movie!  I haven’t seen it yet (as it airs tomorrow), but he tells me I may want to have a hanky handy!  I’m always excited to see Darren in whatever he does.  Check out his IMDb page! (Let him know how you liked the movie in the comments at the bottom of this article!)

I couldn’t write my own review of this, as it won[‘t air till tomorrow!  (I’ll write my own once I’ve seen it.)

My Christmas Love is about a hopeless romantic who can’t ever seem to give a guy a real chance, that is until she starts receiving each of the ’12 Days of Christmas’ as gifts anonymously at her door (yes, from the song… a partridge, leaping lords, milking maids… 5 golden rings!!). It’s a fun mystery that she tries to solve with her core group (including her sister who’s about to have a Christmas wedding) to see if there’s a suitor on the other end to finally live up to her expectations.  (IMDb)

PREMIERS this SATURDAY, Dec. 17th, on the Hallmark Channel

Schedule for all SIX airings.  Set you DVR!  

Watch trailer on YouTube.

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SERENDIPITY     PG 13   Comedy/Romance    6.9/10 Stars

A Touch of Magic….

I really enjoyed this movie right to the lovely, fun end.  It has a touch of magic, leaving one to believe or at least have a wonder of ‘serendipity’.  (I certainly do!)  

Available on NETFLIX

*Streaming on amazon Video

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DEAR SANTA (2011)  TV-PG  Romance/Comedy/Drama   6.5  Stars

 

Available on NETFLIX 

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THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS  (2015)   Romance/Fantasy   6.6/10 Stars

A Christmas Ghost Story?  Noooo, not a Scrooge tale, but quite wonderful one!  Do you believe in ghosts?  I absolutely do!  but this is a ghost the likes I haven’t seen before!  If you love ghost stories and you love romance and you love Christmas… You will love this!  This has a ‘bigger feel’ than a made for TV movie.  The ambiance, mood and score are great!

Attorney Kate, is left alone in the ‘haunted’ Hollygrove Inn, before an impending sale. She soon meets (the very handsome) Daniel, who claims to have died 95 years ago and doesn’t want the property sold.  There is a mysterious curse and how he died that need to be unraveled helped by his stories (via flashbacks).

Available on NETFLIX

Lifetime Movie Channel  Airs:  Dec  18  9 pm MST

Streaming on amazon Video

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GROUNDHOG DAY  (1983)   PG     8.1/10 Stars

FAVORITE MOVIE ~ One of my all-time faves!  Perfect with during Christmas, with lessons learned by a weatherman (Bill Murray), who finds himself living the same day over and over again as he learns to care for a very special lady (Andie MacDowell – so adorable), the people in the town and what is truly important in life.  Lots of snow and ends with a Christmas-y theme.

Read more on my previous Movie Review of GroundHog Day!

Available on NETFLIX

*Streaming on amazon Video  (FREE on PRIME)

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CHRISTMAS KISS  (2011)  PG   6.3/10 Stars

Fun Little Movie

This movie winds around a tale of confusion until things go right, where you are rooting for the right love to take root and feels frustrating at times.  You want that happy ending!  (No worries.)

Available on NETFLIX 

*Streaming on amazon Video  (FREE on PRIME)

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MERRY KISSMAS  (2015)  TV-PG    5.8/10  Stars

A Cute Romance that has choreographer, Kayla, wondering who her true love is after an elevator ride and ‘magical’ kiss!

Available on NETFLIX

*Streaming on amazon Video

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12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS    (2011)  Comedy/Fantasy/Romance   6.4/10 Stars

Ground Hog Day knock off-sorta – kinda, but with its own fun take.

A take-off on “Ground Hog Day” where Kate, after a fall and conk on the head, finds her waking up over and over again on the same day after a horrible blind date on Christmas Eve, having to re-live it again and try to get it right.  A fun little movie, but nothing could top “Ground Hog Day”, in my book!

Check your listings on the abc Family Channel

*Streaming on amazon Video

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FUNNY FARM    PG  (1988)   COMEDY/Drama with Romance mixed in.

Another BIG FAVE!

I’m always surprised more people when I mention this, have never heard of it.  A Chevy Chase ‘sleeper’, I guess, but I LOVE, love, love it!  It is hilarious and has heart, ending with a wonderful Christmas theme, big time.

Andy, a writer (Chevy Chase),  and Elizabeth (Madolyn Smith Osborne – so wonderful and not sure why she wasn’t in more things) decide to move out of the big city, wanting to try the simple country life, and buy a home near a perfect picturesque town.
They soon discover that things are not all what they appeared when they purchased the home, making for laugh out loud (me-howling) moments as they deal with the quirky local characters and animals.  this puts a strain on their marriage as they try to figure out the town.  It has a very satisfying ending, and if you are like me, will not soon forget.  I hope you’ll let me know what you thought!

*Streaming on amazon Video

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Enjoy!  I hope you had fun with my list!  Let me know your favorite Awwww * Giggle inducing Romantic Comedy movies, BELOW!  Did I miss any?

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