It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

This time of year, for me, it's all Christmas all the time. And that includes movies, of course. On last count I have 45 Christmas DVD's and thank goodness for that because I don't like anything else on my tv right now. The last few years have been interesting because some of the worst holiday movies have been released, but also some of the best. The best, interestingly, have been animated. I'm talking The Polar Express and Disney's A Christmas Carol. Every time a new Christmas movie is released I get excited, hoping it will be another to add to my collection, but mostly they haven't made the cut in the last decade. I'm talking movies like Four Christmases, Surviving Christmas, Fred Claus, etc. There have been a few hidden gems in there though, like Elf (of COURSE!) and Christmas With the Kranks (which I seem to be alone in my love for but any movie that makes me cry at the end gets a general thumbs up from me).

So, since we're talking movies, I'll share one of my tradtions. Every year I save the best for last. I've started a little tradition with myself. Since my husband coaches basketball there are a lot of winter nights he's not home, and somehow the Saturday before Christmas, he always has a late game. And every year without fail, I turn out all the lights, except for the tree and Christmas lights, I light a bunch of candles, I make a special snack for myself, and I top it off with peppermint hot chocolate (which I always keept stocked in December). I spend a good quality evening with George Bailey. No phone interruptions, no laptop distractions. Just me and this most wonderful black and white classic.

This year though, I get to see It's a Wonderful Life on the silver screen--a first for me! And to make it even better, it's playing at the Drexel, which is my favorite Columbus theatre because it's one of those old historical ones. What a perfect way to see this movie! I'll probably still carry on my tradition by watching it at home, but I am so excited about this Saturday afternoon! Maybe this is the start of a new tradition...

HP7--Movie Event of 2010

Today is an exciting day to begin this blog! Why, you ask? Because at midnight tonight I will be sitting in a theatre watching the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. Yes, I'm one of those wacko midnight show people. This is one of the biggest movie events of the year and I will be waiting in line for my seats at 6:00 tonight! Let's just say I'm not a front row kind of girl when it comes to movie theatres. I plan to enjoy this epic film from the best seats in the house--middle center.

Waiting in line can get old, but since the crazies really come out to play for these things, I'll have people-watching to keep me occupied. I'm not one to paint a lightning bolt on my forehead or wear a cape, but I sure enjoy watching the people who do!

We've watched Harry, Ron, and Hermione grow up over the last decade and as the epic story of good and evil comes to a close, all I have to say is thank goodness they're splitting it into two movies, so we can drag it out a little longer and do this all over again next summer.

So if you're reading this and you happen to be going also, enjoy the show. I know I will!