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tasked and I with writing up some Christmas movie lists. This is the first of two I’m going to do.These are definitely not to be watched with the kiddos.
10. RED
Just watched this one again the other day. Another bloody Christmas heist film starring Bruce Willis, John Malkovitch, Morgan Freeman, and the always awesome Helen Mirren. Also, based on a comic book :D
9. Die Hard (1&2 Double Feature)
That’s right. It’s the most wonderful time of year. The Christmas season doesn’t really start until Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi Tower. Must be followed by DH2 because the same shit happened to the same guy twice. Oh, and before you @ me that Die Hard isn’t a Christmas movie:
8. Christmas Vacation
The opening animation alone is worth the price of admission, but this series of unfortunate events is hilarious on a scale hitherto undreamt of.
7. Scrooged
I’d like to think that Charles Dickens would enjoy this movie. I mean…
6. Gremlins
The story from Phoebe Cates in this is haunting. Plus, who didn’t want a Mogwai for Christmas?
5. Batman Returns
I love Tim Burton. I love Danny Elfman. The kid’s list I’m going to post next week has yet another Christmas collaboration between them. But, let’s talk about Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman.
Not to mention this song from Siouxsie & The Banshees:
4. Lethal Weapon
I’ll never be too old for this shit:
3. Iron Man 3
Not only do we get this little number near the beginning of the movie:
But, we also get to see Tony make Christmas ornaments into ordinance. Oh, and this moment:
2. Trading Places
An absolute must, and should always be followed the next film on this list, mostly because of a really great cameo. Plus Jamie Lee Curtis is hot.
1. Coming to America
I know, right?? Say what again. Oops wrong movie.
Great flick, hilarious moments, and the soup joke gets me every time.
The aforementioned cameo:
All righty then. On that note, I’m out.
Kilgore
#9 is just chef's-kiss perfect.