A Christmas Carol (1938 Reginald Owen)
We do not see a sick boy feeling sorry for himself because he cannot slide on the ice, but we see a boy who is enjoying watching his brothers have fun! This is in direct contrast to Scrooge, who enjoys nothing, but has everything.
DetailsRise of the Guardians
Several folkloric figures are “the guardians,” who protect children’s happiness. A new guardian is appointed as an evil force arises. Modern holiday films either are generic romantic comedies or animated remakes of the classics. This is neither of those, this is an action movie and I’m all for it. Why? Let’s find out.
DetailsA Christmas Carol (1984 George C. Scott)
Scott’s Ebenezer is different from most, often portrayed as an older frail man, shrewd and humorless but without physical strength, but Scott’s very size lends to a quite different take on the character.
DetailsArchenemy
Archenemy mixes live action with flashbacks told in simple graphic animation. The story unfolds in such a way that we are never sure until the end if Max was really from another dimension, or if he is just a crazy schizophrenic drug addict.
DetailsA Christmas Carol (1999 Patrick Stewart)
I am particularly fond of Patrick Stewart’s transformation at the end. His inability to laugh at first is both humorous, joyful and a bit sad as we see a man that has not heartily laughed in so long that his body does not know how.
DetailsScrooged
Scrooged is a modern retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic, featuring TV executive Frank Cross, in the role of the titular character. The Christmas Carol is a concept that’s been done a million times. Scrooged takes the basic idea of The Christmas Carol and subverts it, making this movie an interesting ride. How? Let’s find out.
DetailsFreaky
There is a fine balance between humor and horror that can make or break a movie. If you tip to the side of humor, it can seem ingenious, if you tip toward blood and gore, the humor seems out of place.
DetailsSanta’s Slay
What if Santa Clause wasn’t nice, but very naughty? Nicholas Yuleson (Douglas Smith) is about to find out the real meaning of Christmas and to his horror, that Santa Clause does exist.
DetailsHow the Grinch Stole Christmas
A retelling of Dr. Seuss’ classic, The Grinch follows the classic tale while offering insight into the sad tale of the titular character. Okay, so I know what you’re thinking: “why the hell is he reminding the world of that awful movie?” Let me explain.
DetailsThankskilling
It drives a stake so far through bad that it comes out the other side sort of humorous.
DetailsFood is inherently disgusting. You’re allowing products that can be wet, gooey, and sticky into your body. Here are the top 5 most shocking scenes that involve food.
DetailsFood of the Gods
The film is loosely based on a novel by H.G. Wells, but reduces the source material to an “Earth Strikes Back” ecology movie, which was popular in 1976 when the movie was released.
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