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DavidTO
Dec-18-2006, 03:54 PM
As many times as I've seen it, I still get teary.

I love the honeymoon scene. Funny, touching.
David_S85
Dec-18-2006, 04:50 PM
One of those movies that gets better with time, and/or the more times one watches it. Diana wants to dance at that gym and then take a dip into the pool. Where was that scene shot? I once read it's a real place and not a set.

I have to admit I've more than once mumbled the Potter line to someone I didn't like, "Yes, merry Christmas to you too, George -- in jail!"

EDIT: Its actually "And Happy New Year to you, in Jail."
DavidTO
Dec-18-2006, 04:58 PM
Diana wants to dance at that gym and then take a dip into the pool. Where was that scene shot? I once read it's a real place and not a set.



Beverly Hills High (http://imdb.com/title/tt0038650/trivia).
wxwax
Dec-18-2006, 05:01 PM
It is indeed a wonderful fillum.

I'd add Groundhog Day (despite its title) to my Xmas feelgood movie list.
Harryb
Dec-18-2006, 05:13 PM
"Last Tango in Paris" always gets me in a holiday mood. :oogle
David_S85
Dec-18-2006, 05:28 PM
... Groundhog Day...

One of my faves too. Filmed one county north of here in Woodstock, Il. The gazebo in the film is an actual downtown centerpiece, along with the "Opera House" (the B&B I believe), and the restaurant across the square.

Harold Ramis, who directed the movie, lives in Oak Park, another Chicago suburb.
DavidTO
Dec-19-2006, 12:20 PM
You can watch the whole thing online, here (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4867975537967299162).
bigwebguy
Dec-19-2006, 12:47 PM
You can watch the whole thing online, here (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4867975537967299162).hehe, I like the link for the kriss kross video.
David_S85
Dec-19-2006, 03:16 PM
Since I'm cursed with dialup, the full-screen 2h 10m online version isn't an option for me.

But there is this version (http://www.angryalien.com/1204/wonderful_lifebuns.asp) that's a bit lighter on bandwidth.
wxwax
Dec-19-2006, 04:36 PM
Since I'm cursed with dialup
Jeepers, how do you do it? :huh
David_S85
Dec-19-2006, 04:47 PM
Jeepers, how do you do it? :huh

I also wash dishes by hand, sweep and mop floors without a roomba or scooba, rake leaves and mow my own lawn without employing a service. I know -- sounds completely nuts, eh?
Andy
Dec-19-2006, 05:23 PM
You can watch the whole thing online, here (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4867975537967299162).
watched it today, thanks David :D
Harryb
Dec-19-2006, 05:28 PM
I also wash dishes by hand, sweep and mop floors without a roomba or scooba, rake leaves and mow my own lawn without employing a service. I know -- sounds completely nuts, eh?

Yes it does. Its also bad for the economy. You could be paying illegal immigrants less than the minimum wage to do all that stuff.
JenGrace
Dec-20-2006, 07:21 PM
Christmas Story. "You'll put your eye out!" 'Nuff said. :D