Northwest Missourian

Issue date: 11/20/08 Section: PS

'Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas'
Who doesn't want to watch this 10 times in a row when it's on TV? The story of everyone's favorite green thief and Whoville has been warming our hearts for more than 40 years while still remaining popular. This entertaining tale of giving instead of receiving may only be 26 minutes in length, but its impact will stick with us forever.

'Eight Crazy Nights'
Adam Sandler as a drunken, animated buffoon, what more could you ask for? One of the few Chanukah themed movies, Sandler gave us a different type of holiday film. It's basically "Billy Madison" meets "A Christmas Carol." This film wasn't very popular critically or commercially in its theatrical run, but has since become popular on DVD and has become a cult favorite.

'It's a Wonderful Life'
The most classic of holiday movies. The story of a man who is shown what his life would be like had he never existed has been a television staple since its creation in 1946. The iconic Jimmy Stewart lifted our hearts and brought us to tears. This film is set against the backdrop of the holidays, but the message transcends the setting. Finding yourself, realizing you are loved and being with the ones you loved is all that matters in this world. That's the true meaning of the holidays.

'The Muppet Christmas Carol'
There have been many interpretations of this classic novel by Charles Dickens, but this is by far the most entertaining. Combine the lovable Muppets, the classical acting of Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge and brilliant infectious songs and you have a Christmas gift for the whole family. I defy anyone to find anything more adorable than a little frog as Tiny Tim in this movie.

'Elf'
Who would've thought Will Ferrell in a kids' movie would work so well? Ferrell provided a stocking full of laughs as man-child Buddy the Elf who goes on a journey to find his real father in New York City. Two of the greatest actors of all time, James Caan ("The Godfather") and Bob Newhart ("The Bob Newhart Show") along with the lovely and talented Zooey Deschanel ("Almost Famous") make up a spectacular supporting cast.

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