A Christmas Story at DVinfo.net

Dylan Couper · December 25th, 2004, 03:33 PM

Ok, TBS has been playing this for 24 hours straight. How many times have you watched it?
I'm up to 5 non-consecutive viewings.

Chris Hurd · December 25th, 2004, 04:13 PM

I was just out of high school, working as a projectionist when it first came out in 1983. We had it at our theater for five weeks. Two shows per night; I worked five nights per week... saw it fifty times back then. Once was plenty for me last night!

"You'll shoot your eye out, kid!"

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Imran Zaidi · December 26th, 2004, 01:03 PM

I'm afraid to click on the link - what is that, some kind of Italian virus?

;)

K. Forman · December 26th, 2004, 05:02 PM

I see it 3 or 4 times every year, but usually not all at once. I love this movie, and it is the only one I look for. Thanks to TBS for showing it around the clock, which allows me to watch it in parts.

As a side note... anybody seen the second movie? I saw some of it on a premium channel, but was never able to find it again. It was the same style as Christmas Story, but during the summer.

Robert Knecht Schmidt · December 26th, 2004, 05:09 PM

I always love watching it. For some reason, it reminds me of home.

Wayne Orr · December 26th, 2004, 09:11 PM

I agree, Robert. I grew up in Cleveland and one of my first "young adult" jobs was working Christmas holiday at the Higbee Co on Public Square, where the department store scene was shot (so I am told). The movie brings back a lot of memories about snow, bullies and Christmas magic.

Another favorite holiday film of mine is the "National Lampoon Christmas Vacation." I think that is Chevy Chase at the top of his game, and a really great script that makes me laugh out loud while having a good tug the heart strings.

And of course, I got the dvd version of "Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas" and thought it looked especially good transfered to dvd. The colors in the Playhouse really popped. Certainly one of the high-points of my career, and nice to see it looking so good in this new release.

Best wishes to all, and hope you are enjoying the holidays.

Wayne Orr, SOC

PS. Robert, only in Cleveland (or Disneyland) would they name a skyscraper the "Terminal Tower."

Imran Zaidi · December 27th, 2004, 12:20 AM

Side note - having spent my early life in a British school, A Christmas Carol has always been a nostalgic tale for me, as opposed to the very American A Christmas Story. And what I consider to be the best American retelling of that tale is Scrooged with Bill Murray. What a fun yet true-to-the-tale version it is! And it really helped me, when I first moved to the U.S., reconcile my British nostalgia with a new American home.

Joe Gioielli · December 27th, 2004, 09:53 PM

I saw "A Christmas Story" 4 times. This is going to sound rather morbid I suppose, but my mother always loved the "chinese turkey" scene, and now that she has passed, well, I guess it just brings back happier times. I will always love that movie (And. of course, my mother who wouldn't let me have a bb gun because she was afraid I'd... well...you know.)

Bob Zimmerman · December 28th, 2004, 06:18 PM

Sorry but I've never been able to watch this movie all they way to the end.

December 25th, 2004, 03:33 PM	#1
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	A Christmas Story Ok, TBS has been playing this for 24 hours straight. How many times have you watched it? I'm up to 5 non-consecutive viewings. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

December 25th, 2004, 04:13 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	I was just out of high school, working as a projectionist when it first came out in 1983. We had it at our theater for five weeks. Two shows per night; I worked five nights per week... saw it fifty times back then. Once was plenty for me last night! "You'll shoot your eye out, kid!" __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

December 26th, 2004, 05:02 PM	#5
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	I see it 3 or 4 times every year, but usually not all at once. I love this movie, and it is the only one I look for. Thanks to TBS for showing it around the clock, which allows me to watch it in parts. As a side note... anybody seen the second movie? I saw some of it on a premium channel, but was never able to find it again. It was the same style as Christmas Story, but during the summer. __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

December 26th, 2004, 05:09 PM	#6
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	I always love watching it. For some reason, it reminds me of home. __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

December 27th, 2004, 09:53 PM	#9
Joe Gioielli Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 142	I saw "A Christmas Story" 4 times. This is going to sound rather morbid I suppose, but my mother always loved the "chinese turkey" scene, and now that she has passed, well, I guess it just brings back happier times. I will always love that movie (And. of course, my mother who wouldn't let me have a bb gun because she was afraid I'd... well...you know.) __________________ Why ask me? I thought you were in charge!

December 25th, 2004, 05:03 PM	#3
John Sandel Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: stately Eldora Road Posts: 386	Oh, then you'll LOVE this: http://www.leglamps.com/fragile.wav JS

December 26th, 2004, 01:03 PM	#4
Imran Zaidi Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,315	I'm afraid to click on the link - what is that, some kind of Italian virus? ;)

December 26th, 2004, 09:11 PM	#7
Wayne Orr Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northridge Ca Posts: 734	I agree, Robert. I grew up in Cleveland and one of my first "young adult" jobs was working Christmas holiday at the Higbee Co on Public Square, where the department store scene was shot (so I am told). The movie brings back a lot of memories about snow, bullies and Christmas magic. Another favorite holiday film of mine is the "National Lampoon Christmas Vacation." I think that is Chevy Chase at the top of his game, and a really great script that makes me laugh out loud while having a good tug the heart strings. And of course, I got the dvd version of "Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas" and thought it looked especially good transfered to dvd. The colors in the Playhouse really popped. Certainly one of the high-points of my career, and nice to see it looking so good in this new release. Best wishes to all, and hope you are enjoying the holidays. Wayne Orr, SOC PS. Robert, only in Cleveland (or Disneyland) would they name a skyscraper the "Terminal Tower."

December 27th, 2004, 12:20 AM	#8
Imran Zaidi Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,315	Side note - having spent my early life in a British school, A Christmas Carol has always been a nostalgic tale for me, as opposed to the very American A Christmas Story. And what I consider to be the best American retelling of that tale is Scrooged with Bill Murray. What a fun yet true-to-the-tale version it is! And it really helped me, when I first moved to the U.S., reconcile my British nostalgia with a new American home.

December 28th, 2004, 06:18 PM	#10
Bob Zimmerman Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 888	Sorry but I've never been able to watch this movie all they way to the end.