Nine Ladies Dancing: My Top 5 Christmas Movies

In this post I'm going to reveal my very FAVORITE Christmas movies. My top 5 favorites to be exact. Once I give over this HUGE secret, you have to return the favor in a comment and we'll see how many you share in common with me! :) 

What are we waiting for!! Ready?? 

*drum roll*

5: "The Grinch that Stole Christmas" (the old, cartoon version)

I know, an odd movie to top out as a favorite...but it IS a good movie considering the message behind it: Lights, trees, and presents don't make Christmas. Joy, love, and the knowledge that God sent His Son does that. The other stuff is like frosting on a cake. Yummy, but not really necessary...in fact, it's really just extra calories. 

4: "Buck Denver asks... 'Why Do We Call it Christmas?'"

Famed creator of Veggie Tales, Phil Visher, gives the answers to kids' FAQ about Christmas. "What does Santa Clause have to do with baby Jesus?" "What's Hanukkah?" "Why do we give gifts on Christmas?" and many more! See Christmas and all its traditions in a new light...and the best thing about this video? It's perfectly fine (and enjoyable I might add) for the whole family! Parents, teens, and kids alike will laugh and learn. 

3: "The Shop Around the Corner" 

This movie...is awesome. Granted, having Jimmy Stuart acting as the main character is a huge plus because he really is great at what he does, but that's not the only reason I like it. It's also a funny, uplifting, interesting, and unique story of the lives of the manager and employees in a certain shop during the holidays. 

2: "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"

Ok, so maybe it's not strictly a CHRISTMAS movie...but it totally counts. Can I hear an AMEN? (Or a "preach it" from you-know-who... B-) 

And my NUMBER ONE favorite Christmas movie:

"It's a Wonderful Life"

Who doubted that this would be it? I mean, honestly! Not only is it a fantastic movie with great actors/actresses, but the message is amazing, and it's fun to watch as well as thought provoking. 

Alrighty...now it's your turn. What are YOUR top 5 favorite movies...if you can nail down five. ;) Have you watched, or not watched, any of the above? (If you haven't, go watch them. *shoos*) Hope you have a great day, and see you tomorrow! :D

(THREE DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS FOLKS!!!!)

It's Show Time! (A Tag)

I know, I know...I'm REALLY late for this one. Rebekah tagged me last month, and I just now finally got around to doing it. My deepest apologies. ;)

The Rules:

>>Answer the questions

>>Tag 3 to 5 people

 

1.Who's your favorite actors?

Sean Astin better known as "Samwise" from LOTR. I also really liked him in "Mom's Night Out", though it was a little bit of a shock to see him in a different setting. ;)

Asa Butterfield from "Hugo" and "Ender's Game" (this movie is way better than the book btw).

2.Who's your favorite actresses?

Kate Winslet as Marianne Dashwood from "Sense and Sensibility".

Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth Bennet in "Pride and Prejudice".
 

3.What's your favorite animated movie?
Ooo...that's a tough one. Probably "Big Hero Six". But "Up", "Ice Age" (the first one), and "Wall-E" are a close three-way tie for second.
 

4. Do you like to have a snack while you watch a movie? If so, what's your favorite?
I'm going to make at least ONE person very happy when I say sour patch kids...(I think everyone knows who I'm talking about :P) but since those aren't on hand every time I usually don't have anything or settle on the second best which is usually ice cream or popcorn.
 

5.What's your favorite genre?
I like a wide variety, so I don't think it's possible to choose a favorite genre. That's like asking what my favorite genre of books to read are. :)
 

6.What's you're favorite TV shows?
Does Studio C count? If so, then definitely them and also the black and white Zorro TV show. Daniel Boone is pretty good too.
 

7.What's your top favorite movie?
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! YOU DID NOT JUST ASK THAT QUESTION!!!!! *runs around with hands in the air screaming hysterically*

*cricket noises*

I think I may have overreacted a little. My apologies.
Honestly, though, how do think I should react to a question like that?? I mean, my favorite movie changes like EVERY DAY. Well, not quite, but probably at least once a month.
CURRENTLY, my favorite movie is "The Giver". But that will probably change very soon. ;)
 

8.Are there any movies coming out soon you can't wait to see?
I don't really have my finger on the pulse of the current movie publications, but I've heard that a "How to Train Your Dragon 3" is coming out soonish...I've been disappointed in the past with sequels, so I can only hope that they don't ruin the characters. Also, there may or may not already be a "Kung Fu Panda 3" out. There's another one I'd like to eventually see...if it's worth seeing.
 

9.What's your favorite sport based movie?
Does fencing count as a sport? In that case, probably "Robin Hood" and the Zorro TV series.
If not, then definitely "Facing the Giants". That movie has been a family favorite FOREVER. Well, ever since we watched it. ;)
 

10.What was the last movie you watched in the theaters?
*whispers* I've never watched a movie in the theater before.
*in normal voice* Not that I would mind going to a theater and watching a good movie at some point, but our family usually just waits for whatever movie to come out on iTunes, then Dad and Mom will preview it and then us kids (all of us or sometimes just us older kids) will watch it if it's "parent approved".
Am I upset because my parents shelter our movie watching? ABSOLUTELY NOT. I'm SO glad they filter our movie watching, and it's something I hope to be able to do to help my future kids.

 

 

And now *drumroll* here are the five lucky persons who I tag!

 

Emily McConnell

Jesseca Dawn

Jonathan Trout

Joey Jordan  

Lydia Dyslin

 

 

Here's the questions in order to make it easier to copy and paste ;) :

 

1.Who's your favorite actor's?

2.Who's your favorite actress?

3.What's your favorite animated movie?

4. Do you like to have a snack while you watch a movie? If so, what's your favorite?

5.What's your favorite genre?

6.What's you're favorite TV shows?

7.What's your top favorite movie?

8.Are there any movies coming out soon you can't wait to see?

9.What's your favorite sport based movie?

10.What was the last movie you watched in the theaters?