“The Grinch hated Christmas! ...No one quite knows the
reason....But I think that the most likely reason of all may
have been that his heart was two sizes too small. ”
From “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”
Reel holiday classics
Students decided newer movies lack the simple
pleasure that old-time holiday favorites bring
BY ALLISON PARKER | DAILY EMERALD FREELANCE REPORTER
In “It’s a Wonderful Life,” George
Bailey reminds audiences to cele
brate their lives. His angel, Clarence,
shows that everyone can have an im
pact on the world and reminds viewers
of the importance
or cherishing loved
ones.
“Miracle on
34th Street” makes
audiences believe
in Santa Claus, or
at least wish for
the possibility. As
Kris Kringle per
suades a young
Susan to have
faith, people will
want to discard
pessimistic facts in favor of sending
Christmas wish lists North.
Each year, audiences eagerly await
Christmas classics such as these. Elic
iting laughter and smiles, the movies
also present special and profound
messages.
“My favorite Christmas movie is ‘A
Christmas Story’ because every kid
can relate to wanting something that
badly,” University student Mindy
Fryback said.
Student Jenny Mullins said she
gets annoyed with her mom’s eager
ness to watch “A Christmas Carol”
every year, but admits that she has
her own favorite.
“I like ‘Miracle on 34th Street.’ It’s
a happy movie, fitting for this time of
year," she said.
University student Derrick Louie
said when he thinks of holiday fa
vorites, he thinks of modem films such
as “Elf” and “Bad Santa,” but also
sneaks older
movies onto his all
time favorite list.
“The Rudolph
and Frosty the
Snowman puppet
Christmas shows
are really old
school,” he said.
Some newer
movies aren’t as
simple or easy to
watch as the old
time favorites.
One classic favorite that proves this
point features cartoon characters the
Grinch and the Whos of Who-ville.
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” was
produced and directed by Chuck Jones
and Dr. Seuss himself in 1966. At only
26 minutes long, its simple plot cap
tures audiences every year.
In contrast to this original and
still-popular cartoon version, Ron
Howard directed the complex and
humorous remake, starring Jim Car
rey, in 2000. Although Howard’s
film is longer — clocking in at an
hour and 42 minutes — and takes
slightly more effort to follow its
twists and turns, Carrey’s funny and
modern interpretation of the role
makes the audience laugh.
TOP TEN HOLIDAY MOVIES
1. Dr. Seuss - The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
2. A Christmas Story
3. Planes, Trains and Automobiles
4. It's a Wonderful Life
5. The Nightmare Before Christmas
6. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
7. A Christmas Carol
8. Miracle on 34th Street
9. Scrooged
10. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Source: www.dvdwolf.com
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Jim Carrey brought the Grinch to life
in Ron Howard's 2000 remake of the
classic cartoon.
MOVIE COMPARISON
“Grinch" (2000)
Director: Ron Howard
Starring: Jim Carrey, Anthony Hopkins, Molly
Shannon and Clint Howard
Tactics: Live filming and cast, fast-moving script
and heavy special effects
Length: 1 hour 42 minutes
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (1966)
Directors: Chuck Jones and Ben Washman
Starring: Boris Karloff as the voice of the narrator
and the Grinch
Tactics: Animated, heavy music, relies heavily on
original book text
Length: 26 minutes
Source: lmdb.com
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