What a horribly cold and damp evening last night was…one would think winter is here. About the only thing a night like that is good for is sipping hot tea/chocolate/coffee (you choose) and a good…no a great movie. Seeing as how Jill was gone and Christmas is now only 22 days away, I decided the time was right to watch “A Christmas Carol,” last night…specifically the 1984 version with George C. Scott playing the lead role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Dickens’ tale has been told and re-told way too many times (and a new animated version comes out later this month) but none can match Scott’s performance…at least in my humble opinion (though I will also say the 1951 version with Alastiar Sim runs a close second). Now days, I am no longer scared and have nightmares from the scenes with the ghosts, but I do see the significance in Dickens’ story and how it might be even more relevant in our day than it was in 1843…I guess that is why we call it a classic (and perhaps the classics should be reinterpreted every few years). Regardless, this morning I am tired, but I have now officially started my pre-Christmas ritual of ‘getting in the spirit’…now I just gotta figure out which box I packed “It’s A Wonderful Life” in!
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Yep this is the season for nightmares if you want my opinion ( it's the same price for nope/yep) drag out " It's a wonderful life " The VHS , DVD , or 8mm there is no improving it. IF you can't find your's ___I even deliver . A jeep ride might lift my spirits
I too enjoy the old classics. You may want to add another to your list, i.e. The Bishop's Wife. It too was redone a few years ago but I prefer the old 1940's(?) version. I'll let you borrow it if you like.
Vickie Bennett
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