"Fra-gi-le." That must be Italian.

[Druggist 303]

On 12/24/2019 at 6:58 AM, Lobo said:

It took me a long time to realize it, but the movie is not about little Ralphie getting his rifle.  It's about the Dad finally having the Christmas he always envisioned for his family.  Darren McGavin (RIP) was more brilliant in this role than anyone gives him credit for.  While we laugh and wince at the little setbacks of Ralphie, in the end...it's what the "Old Man" has to endure that makes the story special.  He doesn't even get a name in the movie, that's how thankless his job was.  His character is literally "Old Man Parker."  When you watch the movie this Christmas, pay attention more to the father's character arc.  Watch the shit he has to put up with (including the one light in his life crushed before his eyes), and how he works to bring the holiday home for his family. 

The way I now relate to the dad rivals how I related to the kids when I was younger. I stay up every Christmas Eve wrapping presents and drinking whiskey while watching.  Brilliant movie.  It has never not worked for me at any stage of my life.

CSB:  Both my mom and her parents grew up in the same town (Hammond, Indiana) as Jean Shepherd.  Her parents went to high school with him and my aunt was good friends with one of his nephews growing up.  She always said this movie nails the feel of her neighborhood growing up.  Now that she has been gone a while, watching this really helps me feel close to her when I am missing her the most.

[RPM 26323]

I may have to switch over to TBS. TNT is running promos with wrestlers acting out scenes from the movie. It's horrid.

[Underdog 28715]

I'm usually good for one viewing, just love Mom and Dad in this film. 

[Elmer_Fudd 22286]

In our world you were either a bully, a toady, or one of the nameless rabble of victims.

[Bevo&Pevo 5207]

Watched it last night, when the dad gets the bowling ball is my fave part.

[Biff Tannen 45691]

19 minutes ago, Bevo&Pevo said:

Watched it last night, when the dad gets the bowling ball is my fave part.

Well it's a blue ball!

[billfromlaketravis 11519]

I bought a digital copy a few years back. I just couldn’t do all the ads on TBS. All time great movie. 
 

The final scene is perfection. 

Edited December 25, 2020 by billfromlaketravis

[CooterBrown 18015]

I’ve tried to get my kids to watch this movie and they flat out refuse.

Turned it on at lunch and the flagpole scene was on. My 8 YO was completely disturbed that a kid would goad a peer into doing that. It bothered her so much she was almost in tears for me to change the channel.

At least I’m raising a kid with empathy if one that’s a bit sheltered.

[mdmost 43004]

We watched this last night before the kids turned in for their long winter’s nap. At the end, my oldest said she wants us to watch it every year as one of our new traditions. Hell yeah.

[billfromlaketravis 11519]

The Old Man is pretty calm. My retribution on The Bumpass’ dogs would not have been kind. Mind your dogs. 
 

Also congrats to 1939 parents for kicking back with some wine at 6 am.

Edited December 26, 2020 by billfromlaketravis

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46 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Also congrats to 1939 parents for kicking back with some wine at 6 am.

I used to get a sip for beer/mixed drink delivery service. I was a helluva bartender.

[Elmer_Fudd 22286]

22 hours ago, mdmost said:

We watched this last night before the kids turned in for their long winter’s nap. At the end, my oldest said she wants us to watch it every year as one of our new traditions. Hell yeah.

I watched it a few nights before we went to to my parents for Christmas Eve/Day.  Sat down and watched it again Christmas morning with my 5 and 4 year old daughters.  They lasted about 45 minutes into it and laughed a few times but eventually wanted to go play with toys/cousins.  Going to try and get them to watch the whole film next year.

[Elmer_Fudd 22286]

I also got this as a surprise gift this year

 

[Biff Tannen 45691]

On 12/25/2020 at 7:54 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

Also congrats to 1939 parents for kicking back with some wine at 6 am.

Lol. Had this same conversation with the wife. Xmas morning wine. Might add that to our repertoire. 

[Biff Tannen 45691]

Mind power Swede, mind power. 

[Davis Lane 5587]

Edited December 27, 2020 by Davis Lane

[CooterBrown 18015]

I learned yesterday that there are at least two shitty sequels.

[Longhornstampede 3184]

Reminds me of the shitty Sandlot sequels

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2732]

Read an article the other day that mentioned the prop guy gave Ralphie real chewing tobacco during his Black Bart sketch. He got sick as a dog and had to shut down production for a while so he could recover.
They switched to raisins after that.

[Biff Tannen 45691]

8 hours ago, CooterBrown said:

I learned yesterday that there are at least two shitty sequels.

Dear god, why?

[Al_4_ISU 12469]

It dawned on me this year that Darren McGavin had to be 15+ years older than the mom.

Turns out he was 17 years older than her.

[billfromlaketravis 11519]

On 12/27/2020 at 8:00 AM, CooterBrown said:

I learned yesterday that there are at least two shitty sequels.

Charles Grodin is better than this. 

Daniel Stern is not. 

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1 hour ago, Al_4_ISU said:

It dawned on me this year that Darren McGavin had to be 15+ years older than the mom.

Turns out he was 17 years older than her.

Mom showed her tits to Paul Newman in Slap Shot (and she told him about her lesbian experience).

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/4f4c931a-7f76-48c6-832c-75a18fd40448

 

[bluto 4932]

Not to woke this thread but read an interesting article talking about the mom was a soldier throughout and didn’t even get anything on Christmas morning.

[BigDHornfan 6549]

Mom showed her tits to Paul Newman in Slap Shot (and she told him about her lesbian experience).
https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/4f4c931a-7f76-48c6-832c-75a18fd40448
 

She had great nipples too!
RIP.

[AUS-97HORN 11809]

On 12/27/2020 at 8:00 AM, CooterBrown said:

I learned yesterday that there are at least two shitty sequels.

 

I had no idea about those 2 but I did know about this one . Written by Jean Shepperd.

It even has Ralph, Randy, Flick and Schwartz as characters.  And Jean narrates. 

 

dammit the movie name is "The Great American 4th of July and Other Disasters"

Edited December 29, 2020 by AUS-97HORN

[bluto 4932]

 
I had no idea about those 2 but I did know about this one . Written by Jean Shepperd.
It even has Ralph, Randy, Flick and Schwartz as characters.  And Jean narrates. 
 
dammit the movie name is "The Great American 4th of July and Other Disasters"

There was also olly hopnoodles too

[Longhornstampede 3184]

On 12/28/2020 at 2:10 PM, RPM said:

Mom showed her tits to Paul Newman in Slap Shot (and she told him about her lesbian experience).

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/4f4c931a-7f76-48c6-832c-75a18fd40448

 

Suzanne sucks pussy!

[Elmer_Fudd 22286]

Bumping thread.  It's almost time for the yearly viewing of this classic.

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[Prepuce of Doom 21083]

53 minutes ago, RPM said:

One of the unknown and presumably worthless sequels posted above should have been an alternate universe starting with this scene where Ralphie instead beats Skut Farkus to death, discovers a thirst for blood, and becomes a serial-killing sniper who shoots all his victims' eyes out. 

[Elmer_Fudd 22286]

I've watched it every Christmas since I was a little kid with my grandpa and watched it with my oldest kid this year for the first time a few nights ago.  She absolutely loved it ( she's 6 ) and says she wants to watch it every year now.

[Elmer_Fudd 22286]

Got my table set up yesterday with all my Christmas Story stuff.  Been adding a couple of things every year.

 

[Kennythetiger 9391]

15 minutes ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

Got my table set up yesterday with all my Christmas Story stuff.  Been adding a couple of things every year.

 

Where’s Flick?  

[MNLonghornFUKM 8817]

One of the unknown and presumably worthless sequels posted above should have been an alternate universe starting with this scene where Ralphie instead beats Skut Farkus to death, discovers a thirst for blood, and becomes a serial-killing sniper who shoots all his victims' eyes out. 

I was today years old when I learned his name was Scut and not Scott

[GoPokes83 2240]

My buddy out in Tyler owns the BB gun from the movie. Bought it at an auction. CSB.


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I can just go buy one for 27 bucks at Wal Mart and just tell everyone it’s the one from the movie!

[Biff Tannen 45691]

2 hours ago, Kennythetiger said:

Where’s Flick?  

Flick?  Flick who?

[Elmer_Fudd 22286]

Schwartz created a slight breach of etiquette by skipping the triple dare and going right for the throat.

[mdmost 43004]

Watched it again last night at the older child's request. When The Old Man gets misty-eyed when Ralphie is opening the rifle just makes the entire movie for me now. Before it was empathizing with Ralphie's plot. Now it's being The Old Man and just making sure your house doesn't fall apart, you provide your kids a nice Christmas, and the tug-of-war with your wife. 

[billfromlaketravis 11519]

I'm waiting until it gets dark, but I'm watching this tonight. 

Again, the final scene is perfection. 

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Made the mistake of watching the new sequel. Don't.

[jeevsie 3734]

I disagree, sir. It was entertaining. 
 

Spoiler

The loss of a father had an emotional tie for me. 

 

[Bama Llama 1450]

For ten years or more we honored the A Christmas Story tradition by hiding our 1984-born daughter’s main Santa gift a la  Ralphie’s air rifle. It never failed to produce a joyful surprise.