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Seneca Falls celebrates Christmas classic
In Seneca Falls, they've officially opened a museum honoring the classic Christmas film "It's a Wonderful Life." The movie, produced by Frank Capra, starred Jimmy Stewart. Why a museum in Seneca Falls? YNN's Bill Carey says the village cites its tie to Frank Capra in a claim that it was the original Bedford Falls.
Fri Dec 10 18:20:03 2010
Conway features Christmas classics today
Conway will have its Christmas parade and will show a classic Christmas movie today.The Conway Are
Sat Dec 11 07:09:19 2010
Movie projector: New 'Narnia' looks solid, 'Tourist' will struggle as Christmas movie season begins
It may be another two weeks until the actual holiday, but for the movies that open this weekend, it's all about lasting into Christmas.
Thu Dec 9 20:51:24 2010
Carlisle 'interactive cinema' sessions postponed
Interactive showings of classic Christmas films at a new movie venue in Carlisle have fallen victim to the weather.
Sat Dec 11 07:16:01 2010
Christmas classic brightens the holidays
DEKALB – A humorous, Christmas classic is set to hit the stage to help brighten up the holiday season. Members of the Children’s Community Theatre are set to present “A Christmas Story,” Dec. 9-12 at the O’ Connell Theatre located in the Stevens Building of the Northern Illinois University campus.
Wed Dec 8 11:28:46 2010
Movie projector: New 'Narnia' looks solid, 'Tourist' will struggle as Christmas movie season begins
It may be another two weeks until the actual holiday, but for the movies that open this weekend, it's all about lasting into Christmas. The hope for the studios releasing "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader"...
Thu Dec 9 17:18:08 2010
What's Your Favorite Christmas Movie?
The holiday season is a great subject for movies, and there's no end of debate about which is the best. The Bee is asking its readers to tell us their favorites, but with a twist: We're pitting 32 Christmas movies like "It's A Wonderful Life" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" against one another in NCAA-tournament-style brackets.
Sat Dec 11 03:28:02 2010
Christmas film seasons and special screenings
The chestnuts won't just be roasting on an open fire at this time of year; they'll also be coming to a screen near you. Christmas movies are a time-honoured tradition of saccharine family values and simulated bonhomie but, having realised that most people get enough of this at home, the smarter cinemas are at last offering alternatives. The chestnut of choice this year is Frank Capra's It's A ...
Sat Dec 11 04:33:10 2010
Holiday TV For Friday, Dec. 10
Two classic variations on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” are tonight’s highlights, back-to-back on Turner Classic Movies: Reginald Owen’s 1938 “A Christmas Carol” (8 p.m.) and Albert Finney’s 1970 movie called “Scrooge” (9:30 p.m.) You can also see Tim Allen back-to-back in “The Santa Clause” and “The Santa Clause II” (8 & 10 p.m., ABC Family). [...]
Fri Dec 10 11:12:50 2010
Review: 'A Christmas Story' might become a classic tradition
The hugely popular 1983 film “A Christmas Story” is an obvious choice in the perennial quest to establish another holiday stage classic. Previously seen locally in community theater productions, the show this year is presented in a professional-level staging by a consortium of Broadway Series South, N.C. Theatre and Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy in hopes of spawning an annual event.
Thu Dec 9 14:31:21 2010
Christmas Carols and Hanukkah…
In my opinion, Christmas is a better holiday than Hanukkah. There, I said it. I think I’m a pretty unbiased judge of this debate. My mother’s family is Christian and my father’s family is Jewish, so I was brought up celebrating both holidays.
Fri Dec 10 15:44:08 2010
Christina Milian Talks 'Christmas Cupid,' Music, And Daughter Violet
This coming weekend Christina Milian, Ashley Benson and Chad Michael Murray star in ABC Family's new holiday movie, ' Christmas Cupid ,' premiering during ABC Family's annual 25 Days of Christmas on Sunday, December 12, at 8:00PM ET/PT. Milian ( ' Love Don't Cost a Thing ,' ' Bring It On: Fight to the Finish ') stars as Sloane Spencer, a high powered Hollywood publicist who finds herself haunted ...
Fri Dec 10 13:04:39 2010
REVIEW: 'Wonderful Life ' radio play works well onstage
For heartwarming Christmas tales, Frank Capra's 1946 classic, "It's A Wonderful Life ," ranks up there as one of the best.
Sat Dec 11 04:06:00 2010
Radio City Music Hall Inspires Holiday Events at the Poncan
A musical Christmas variety show for the whole family, followed by a classic Christmas movie, will be presented at the Poncan Theatre at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec.12.
Fri Dec 10 11:02:44 2010
Christmas movies scarce as new approaches dry up - Fri, 10 Dec 2010 PST
This year, the role of Grinch will be played by Hollywood. The release of new Christmas movies long has been as much a tradition of the season as the annual late-night TV showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life” and shoppers stampeding stores on Black Friday.
Fri Dec 10 08:41:09 2010
Jacob Marley seeks redemption in Melbourne Civic Theater's "Christmas Carol"
The classic tale of redemption in Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" has been told many times in many ways.
Fri Dec 10 01:24:50 2010
What movie introduced 'White Christmas'?
Irving Berlin's holiday classic, "White Christmas," was written for a motion picture and won an Oscar for best song. Can you name that movie?
Wed Dec 8 09:10:52 2010
Hollywood lacking Christmas spirit
LOS ANGELES — This year, the role of the Grinch is being played by Hollywood.
Sat Dec 11 05:41:04 2010
US town pays tribute to 'Wonderful Life'
SENECA FALLS (New York) - FOR years, civic boosters have pointed out intriguing parallels that suggest Seneca Falls was the inspiration for Bedford Falls, the make-believe New York mill town in It's a Wonderful Life. Those musings are now embodied in a museum of sorts that showcases Frank Capra's Christmas movie classic. And who cut the ribbon at Friday's grand opening? Zuzu, of course. Former ...
Sat Dec 11 03:19:09 2010
Movie Review: A Christmas Carol
Review of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, brought to animated life by Zemekis, Carrey and Oldman.
Wed Dec 8 15:45:07 2010
New 'Narnia' movie looks solid for box office, 'Tourist' will struggle
'Dawn Treader' should see a good but not great opening weekend of about $40 million in the U.S. and Canada. It has decent prospects for staying power through Christmas. Despite big-name stars, 'The Tourist' could fade by then. It may be two more weeks until the actual holiday, but for the movies that open this weekend, it's all about lasting into Christmas.
Thu Dec 9 20:40:51 2010
'It's a Wonderful Life' museum opens in NY town some believe was model for Bedford Falls
Those musings are now embodied in a museum of sorts that showcases Frank Capra 's Christmas movie classic. And who cut the ribbon at Friday's grand opening? Zuzu, of course.
Fri Dec 10 22:20:18 2010
A look at some Christmas classics
CARPENTERS -CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT (A&M Records) Known for their big hits Close to You and We've Only Just Begun, the Carpenters always wanted to do a Christmas Album. When they finally got around to it, after a few television Christmas Specials, the results were astounding.[...]
Fri Dec 10 19:45:53 2010
Robust acting lifts ' Christmas Story'
The hugely popular 1983 film "A Christmas Story" is an obvious choice in the perennial quest to establish another holiday stage classic.
Fri Dec 10 00:33:10 2010
10 Movies That Cashed In On Christmas Day
BOSTON (TheStreet) -- Why do so many movies open on Christmas day? This year, it's because Hollywood will take any gift it can get. There are myriad reasons movie studios load up Christmas day -- or this year, with Christmas falling on a Saturday, Christmas week -- with a marathon of offerings. Academy Award contenders need to be released before the Dec. 31 deadline, but also need that last ...
Thu Dec 9 09:19:33 2010
New York town's museum pays tribute to 'Wonderful Life'
For years, civic boosters have pointed out intriguing parallels that suggest Seneca Falls was the inspiration for Bedford Falls, the make-believe New York mill town in "It's a Wonderful Life." Those musings are now embodied in a museum of sorts that showcases Frank Capra's Christmas movie classic.
Fri Dec 10 18:33:07 2010
TV Review: 'Community': New Xmas classic?
Image Credit: NBC For a show that usually leaves me laughing out loud, Community ‘s stop-motion Christmas episode kind of broke my heart last night — and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Fri Dec 10 09:13:05 2010
Fresnans Jones, Gorham will read Dr. Seuss classic
Fresno native Christopher Gorham and former Fresno State athlete Dot-Marie Jones are among the celebrities who will read "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas !" during Universal Studios Hollywood's 18-day "Grinchmas" cel
Fri Dec 10 20:42:53 2010
'Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale': Better watch out, evil Santa is coming to this town
"Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale" is a fiendishly bizarre Finnish export about an evil Santa Claus and his naked band of marauding elves. Moody and full of dread, it's also great fun with glossy, childlike adventure and a keen visual style.
Thu Dec 9 18:03:03 2010
'White Christmas' an absolute delight
There are few things in life on which you can depend. So, let it be known, that Irving Berlin is one of them. Honestly...
Fri Dec 10 12:33:28 2010
People in the news
Civic boosters have long noted parallels suggesting that Seneca Falls, N.Y., inspired Bedford Falls, the make-believe mill town in the film It's a Wonderful Life. The musings are finally embodied in a "museum" that showcases the Christmas classic by director Frank Capra. Cutting the ribbon yesterday at the grand opening was former actress Karolyn Grimes, who played daughter Zuzu in the 1946 drama.
Sat Dec 11 05:40:34 2010
New Orleans Area Events: Christmas Weekend Dec. 10, 2010
What to do in New Orleans, what to do? Plenty. It is Christmas season and a wonderful time to be with family and friends and to experience the city's events, food, attractions and activities. Here's the latest from LaFete News for the Weekend of December 10, 2010.
Fri Dec 10 12:14:02 2010
Ex-artistic director of Dallas' USA film fest rounds up holiday movies
If you type the word Christmas into the listings search engine on TVGuide.com , at least 20 Christmas-themed movies come up for Dec. 13 alone. The actual number can be hard to determine because the search finds many Christmas-related programs that aren't movies, but also because some movies that are Christmas-related might not pop up at all.
Fri Dec 10 18:05:51 2010
Test your knowledge of Christmas pop culture
Christmas is all around us, and so are the songs, the TV specials and the movies of the season. Come, all ye faithful, and see if you know what we know about some Christmas pop culture favorites.
Fri Dec 10 03:23:50 2010
'Frosty' shows fill up CBS prime time
TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: 'Frosty the Snowman,' 'Frosty Returns' and 'The Flight Before Christmas,' 8, 8:30 and 9 p.m., CBS.
Sat Dec 11 05:19:04 2010
Buying for that ‘hard to buy for’ person
Not everyone would be thrilled to get a “muck bucket” and a manure fork for Christmas, but that’s what one area woman found under the Christmas tree last year.
Sat Dec 11 06:29:44 2010
Catching Up With ... Actress, Singer and New Mommy Christina Milian
Filed under: Music , Movies , Television , Interviews This weekend Christina Milian, Ashley Benson and Chad Michael Murray star in ABC Family's new holiday movie ' Christmas Cupid ,' premiering during ABC Family's annual 25 Days of Christmas on Sunday (Dec. 12) at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Milian (' Love Don't Cost a Thing ,' ' Bring It On: Fight to the Finish ') stars as Sloane Spencer, a high powered ...
Fri Dec 10 13:19:39 2010
GOOD QUESTIONS: What's going on with the Big M casino boat? And why is it 'Miracle on 34th Street?'
You asked and we're answering! Click here to find out why the Big M Casino Boat has been out of commission for a while, and how a classic Christmas movie got its name.
Fri Dec 10 17:45:43 2010
A Christmas Story house revisited
If you ask families what they watch on Christmas day you will most likely hear A Christmas Story, which constantly replays on the television screen. This movie has become a classic, especially around the Christmas holiday.
Wed Dec 8 12:51:38 2010
Over-60s festive film festival set to roll
A TOUCH of movie magic is just the ticket for the city’s over 60s as the Oxford Mail and Phoenix Picturehouse’s three-day Christmas festival of feel-good films kicks off on Monday.
Fri Dec 10 06:14:18 2010
Tim Burton classic to be presented at library
METUCHEN — On Sunday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. there will be a film screening of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave.
Fri Dec 10 00:06:52 2010
All I watch for Christmas
Prime time has been looking a lot like Christmas for a few weeks already — especially on the Hallmark Channel, all-holiday since Nov. 13. But the real bombardment of evergreen-scented specials starts today with the first drumbeat of the Macy’s parade. Here’s when you’ll find your favorites, from the quaintly primitive “Hardrock, Coco and Joe” to the poppy new Christmas songs of Mariah Carey ...
Thu Dec 9 12:22:22 2010
Events Guide: 2010 holiday activities
We might not get a white Christmas, but that doesn’t mean residents can’t get in the holiday spirit. From lights on cactus at Ethel M's ...
Fri Dec 10 21:32:40 2010
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