‘Tis the season once again! There’s a chill in the
air and the days are shorter; perfect for cozying up under lots of blankets,
ordering a pizza, and watching some feel-good Christmas movies! I know what
you’re thinking. It’s hard to get dudes to settle in and watch something that isn’t
their pick. So I’ve researched some seasonal gems and listed the reasons you
can get him to watch! *also, I’d like to
preface this by saying, I love john candy. If you do not, this may not be the
list for you, also we took a vote and you don’t get to celebrate Christmas anymore!
10. go
Let’s be honest, you only remember Katie holmes
from this movie; actually there are other actors, sara polley, jay mohr
This may not be the first movie that comes to mind
when you think of a “holiday classic.” Me either. But this dark comedy follows
young, supermarket employees over the 24 hours leading up to Christmas. Guys like
crime comedies, right? This movie is pouty, pre-tom cruise, Katie holmes at her
best. Remember when you wanted to be her, if for no other reason than just to
make out with pacey on dawson’s creek? Excuse me while I dream about Joshua Jackson
for a moment.…
9. bad santa
Billy bob thorton, lauren graham, Bernie mac, john
ritter
It doesn’t get more guy oriented than this movie. It’s
kind of the anti-christmas, Christmas movie. I see this one as a warm up for
working your way to the real Christmas classics! He’ll like it because it has Bernie
mac. Use that as your selling point.
8. planes, trains, and automobiles
Steve martin and john candy
With lines like, “If I wanted a joke I’d follow you
into the john and watch you take a leak” and steve martin’s glorious rant to
the car rental clerk, this is not your run of the mill holiday movie. If the
hustle and bustle of the holidays has you somewhat jaded and you need something
you can actually relate to, you’ve found a gem.
7. national lampoon’s Christmas vacation
Chevy chase, randy quaid, Beverly d’angelo
A beloved classic. It shouldn’t take too much
convincing. At least it doesn’t for my guy. He’s always had a crush on Julia Louis-dryfus.
It’ll be sure to gear you up for the holiday madness and is particularly
recommended if you’re dreading that overwhelming feeling of chaos when you go
home for the holidays.
6. gremlins
Zach galligan, phoebe cates, howie mandel
*nostalgia alert* honestly, this movie came out
before my time and I never took the time to watch it until my guy had me sit
down and give it a chance. I love this movie and I promise you and your fella
will too.
5. love actually
Hugh grant, keira knightly, liam neeson, colin
firth, martin freeman, mr. bean, rick from the walking dead; pre-walking dead,
obviously,, the grey matter guy from breaking bad
Some may argue that this is a “chick flick” or that
this was the predecessor that spawned all of those terrible, second rate holiday,
movies that boast all star casts and still stink like week old garbage. I would
have to agree with those statements; however, this one is actually worth
watching. Maybe it’s the honesty of saying out loud that the season can still
be enjoyable, even if the circumstances are less than desirable ( See Dead wife, language barrier between yourself and love
interest, being in love you’re your best friend’s wife, cheating husband, etc,). if you would like to get your guy interested in this one
let him know rick, from “the walking dead” is in it, except he’s carl. And also
the grey matter guy from “Breaking Bad.: that has to win it some cool points,
right? Or at the very least get him to watch it once. Ohh and tell him kiera knightly
is in it, too! That could help.
4. it’s a wonderful life
Jimmy stewart, donna reed, lionel Barrymore
Who knew a movie based around suicide could be so
damn inspirational? Peter k. Rosenthal, from the onion, sums it up pretty well
in this clip. Although, in Uncle billy’s defense I don’t think it’s too
far fetched that he has dementia, still you’ll cringe every time you watch that
old man walk into the bank.
3. a Christmas story
Peter billingsley, ian petrella, jean shepherd
this. Movie. Is. Christmas. It just is. It transcends
generations. It manages to be relatable, even though I don’t know anyone who’s
parents insist they wear a hideous bunny costume. I was creeped out by the mall
santa, as I’m sure we all have been. This movie shouldn’t be a tough sell. Just
get the cocoa, popcorn, and blankets ready.
2. elf
Will Ferrell, zoeey deschanel
2 words: zooey deschanel. That should be enough for
your guy, right? And if that’s not enough tell him the alternative is buddy the
elf’s to do list, above.
1.
home alone
mccauley
culkin, joe pesci, Daniel stern, and cameo by john candy, obvi.
Guys! I have shared a
pretty spectacular drinking game with you. This has to get that special fella
in your life excited about home alone. At our house, this has become a holiday
tradition that my fiance actually looks forward to... For real. I’ll pause and
let you take that in. I just stock up on our favorite ipa/liquor and get the
snacks ready. He even doesn’t mind when I blurt out,
“look what ‘cha did ya little jerk!” nothing
says merry Christmas like that line, huh?
ssssssssss
WCA what christmas
movies have become
part of your traditions?OPQW
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