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Post by drystyx on Nov 24, 2024 4:42:14 GMT
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Post by [--Leviathan--] on Nov 24, 2024 5:17:44 GMT
This has been talked to death hasnt it? Let's talk about Lethal Weapon and how that is a Christmas movie potentially. I'd have to watch it again though to jog my memory so you're already ahead of me..returns to the bushes from whence he came..
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Post by Catman on Nov 24, 2024 5:26:58 GMT
9. Emily Connor said it isn't a Christmas movie.
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Post by jeffersoncody on Nov 24, 2024 5:35:54 GMT
I know it is not politically correct to say this, but while I enjoyed DIE HARD, I could not give a fuck whether it is or is not a Christmas movie.
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Post by merh on Nov 24, 2024 8:48:06 GMT
This has been talked to death hasnt it? Let's talk about Lethal Weapon and how that is a Christmas movie potentially. I'd have to watch it again though to jog my memory so you're already ahead of me..returns to the bushes from whence he came.. Remember when Riggs talks about the "silly season" & suicide? |
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Post by tommcclarey on Nov 24, 2024 8:54:53 GMT
If a movie counts as a "Christmas movie" just because the plot happens during Christmas, then First Blood is also a Christmas movie:  |
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Post by [--Leviathan--] on Nov 24, 2024 10:52:48 GMT
This has been talked to death hasnt it? Let's talk about Lethal Weapon and how that is a Christmas movie potentially. I'd have to watch it again though to jog my memory so you're already ahead of me..returns to the bushes from whence he came.. Remember when Riggs talks about the "silly season" & suicide? Yeah I remember he was kinda crazy, jumping off a building and whatnot. Was there any kind of a redemption arc in this one? Did he become a better person or something? |
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Post by Hnefahogg on Nov 24, 2024 10:57:57 GMT
If a movie counts as a "Christmas movie" just because the plot happens during Christmas, then First Blood is also a Christmas movie: The Shining too perhaps? |
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Post by hugsfromlv426 on Nov 24, 2024 11:06:31 GMT
If a movie counts as a "Christmas movie" just because the plot happens during Christmas, then First Blood is also a Christmas movie: Nope. Because when John Rambo got the M-60 he didn't leave behind a dead guy in a Santa hat with "Now I have a machine gun, Ho Ho Ho written on his shirt. |
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Post by merh on Nov 24, 2024 11:57:44 GMT
Remember when Riggs talks about the "silly season" & suicide? Yeah I remember he was kinda crazy, jumping off a building and whatnot. Was there any kind of a redemption arc in this one? Did he become a better person or something? Less redeemed. Saved. Given a reason to live vs a reason to join his wife in death because he finds people to care about him & he, them. |
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Post by merh on Nov 24, 2024 12:04:35 GMT
If a movie counts as a "Christmas movie" just because the plot happens during Christmas, then First Blood is also a Christmas movie: The Shining too perhaps? 20 minutes? Sum up, dude. What is the Christmas connection? Because your guy blew it right off the bat with" if Die hard can be a Christmas movie without snow". So Christmas can only happen where there is snow? |
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Post by Catman on Nov 24, 2024 12:12:49 GMT
There's no snow in Anna and the Apocalypse. But there is a Christmas variety show at the high school, an advent calendar, and a plucky young woman who dispatches zombies with a large candy cane lawn ornament.
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Post by tommcclarey on Nov 24, 2024 12:35:43 GMT
Terrifier 3 is set during Christmas.
I'm sure families will be gathering around their TV sets to watch this movie together after their Christmas dinners.
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Post by Deplorable Fascist Garbage on Nov 24, 2024 12:37:14 GMT
Why are we still talking about this? It is an irrefutable fact that "Die Hard" is a Christmas movie.
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Post by Hnefahogg on Nov 24, 2024 13:32:17 GMT
20 minutes? Sum up, dude. What is the Christmas connection? Because your guy blew it right off the bat with" if Die hard can be a Christmas movie without snow". So Christmas can only happen where there is snow? I'll let Bing Co-Pilot do my homework for me: The video discusses the idea of considering non-traditional movies as Christmas classics, citing examples like "Die Hard," "Gremlins," and "Batman Returns." It humorously suggests adding "The Shining" to the list because it takes place during winter, despite not being a typical Christmas movie. The host acknowledges that most people would likely disagree with this categorization.
The analysis continues with various theories about "The Shining," particularly focusing on hidden details and subliminal messages, such as references to the number 42 and the moon landing hoax theory. The host notes that "The Shining" avoids explicitly mentioning holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving, which are typically expected in such settings. The video speculates that the film's deliberate omission of holidays, including Christmas, adds to its eerie and timeless atmosphere, making viewers subconsciously associate it with winter holidays.
The transcript continues to delve into the idea of "The Shining" as an unconventional Christmas movie by drawing more connections between the film and Christmas themes. The narrator compares Jack's deteriorating mental state to fathers struggling to create a perfect holiday in traditional Christmas movies. The analysis mentions various details, such as food products labeled with holiday-themed names, Jack's job as a caretaker being likened to Santa Claus's duties, and visual elements like red and green colors throughout the film.
The narrator points out instances that might subconsciously remind viewers of Christmas, even though the film doesn't explicitly reference the holiday. These include the character Jack Frost, the personification of winter, and various holiday-associated imagery like balloons and colors.
The discussion explores the film's deeper themes, such as family dynamics under stress and isolation, and contrasts them with traditional heartwarming Christmas narratives. The idea is presented that "The Shining" could be viewed as an anti-holiday film, emphasizing the darkness and challenges of winter without the typical holiday cheer.
The video concludes by proposing that "The Shining" could be seen as either not a Christmas movie at all or as a profound winter solstice movie that delves into the natural cycles of light and dark. The narrator emphasizes that while the analysis may be a stretch, it's an enjoyable exercise in interpreting the film's rich symbolism and themes. |
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