Christmas Movie Countdown Marathon

[CharlestonNole]

All right, starting tonight gonna try and watch a Christmas movie every night. Okay, I gonna be realistic and at least try to watch one every 3 nights leading up to Christmas programs airing on tv in late Novemeber. Christmas viewing always begins early at my house.

Join in and post what you watched.

Sept 25 - Serendipity

[CharlestonNole]

Sept 26 (tonight) - Deck the Halls

[CharlestonNole]

Sept 26 (tonight) - Deck the Halls

Added at real late night showing of Lethal Weapon, technically Sept 27th.

I know, not a Christmas movie, but set during Christmas. Good enough!cheesy

[CharlestonNole]

Sept 28 - Serendipity (again) not my choice if y ou know what I mean. :-)

[Jeff Westover]

Added at real late night showing of Lethal Weapon, technically Sept 27th.

I know, not a Christmas movie, but set during Christmas. Good enough!cheesy

Funny. I was channel surfing and saw this start the other night. Watched a couple of minutes of it because it has been a few years since I've seen it. My first thought upon seeing the opening credits roll were "oh, it's a Christmas movie".

[dvdelf]

ummmm no

[CharlestonNole]

lol

[CharlestonNole]

Sept 29 and 30
No Christmas movies these two days.

However, we may fit Iron Man in tomorrow!

[dvdelf]

still have to watch that

[CharlestonNole]

still have to watch that

I am looking forward to it. I went opening weekend and about 20 minutes in, the theater had some issue. They gave us replacement tix, but we never made it back, being it is 50 miles from home.

It's sad to live that far from a decent theater!:-?

[rodmonster]

Yesterday - Home Alone 2
Today - Bells of St Mary
=)

[CharlestonNole]

Good movies!

Bells is a classic.

[rodmonster]

Holiday Inn tonight and a Home Improvement Christmas Episode.

[CharlestonNole]

Christmas with Kranks just ended.

[CharlestonNole]

TSO: Ghost of Christmas Eve - today

[rodmonster]

A Christmas Story:tree:

[CharlestonNole]

TSO - again.

[rodmonster]

A Flinstones Christmas Carol

[CharlestonNole]

Twas the Night Before Christmas - animated

[CharlestonNole]

A Flinstones Christmas Carol

Just ordered from Amazon.

[rodmonster]

Good Stuff!

Just ordered from Amazon.

[rodmonster]

Watched National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Last night!
=)

"Does your cat like jello?"

[CharlestonNole]

Watched National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Last night!
=)

"Does your cat like jello?"

Nice! I have pulled it out multiple times and put it back. Trying not to pull out the big guns yet.cheesy

10/6/08 Frosty's Winter Wonderland

[CharlestonNole]

10-7-08
PacMan: Christmas comes to Pac Land

[rodmonster]

There are 4 or 5 i watch at least once a week or let run while i am in my office working - that one...
=)
Just pulled up Pac-Man on the box right now since you mentioned...now i have to watch it too!
=)
Next up will be...
Garfield - A Garfield Christmas Special - 1987.avi

[CharlestonNole]

Very Nice.

I've got Garfield coming and am ready for it.

[CharlestonNole]

Snowglobe tonight. I missed it last year and am looking forward to it.

[CharlestonNole]

Flintstones Christmas Carol

[rodmonster]

Flintstones Christmas Carol
I see you got it in - eh?
=)

Me - last night Newhart Christmas Special

[CharlestonNole]

Yep, got it. We really enjoyed it. I don't know how we missed that one.

Right, I have loaded up from Amazon and we should be go to go for a while. Can't wait.....

[rodmonster]

Yeah - thats how i built a lot of mine.
I will have to show you my non digital set as well (VHS and DVD - not avi and mpg).
I got tons from amazon....ex library Vhs as well.

[CharlestonNole]

Definately will have to check out.

Before the advent of DVD tech, I probably owned anywhere btween 800-1000 vhs. After I purchased my first dvd player, I sold most off in yard sales thinking I would replace on dvd. I did some, but some of title sstill have not been released on dvd. Needless to say, I am still aggravated (my fault though).

I even had a room similar to one you posted in the other thread. Can you say ebay? That was another mistake. Oh well, live and learn. I still have some classic 70's and 80's toys, but not like I used to.

Never make the mistake and get rid of any of it. Trust me, you will regret it.

Even had a 7500 comic collection from the seventies and eighties I ebayed a few years ago. Granted the money was awesome, but I wish I still had them.

[rodmonster]

Yeah i keep it all.
I have thousands for DVDs and VHS - even some old Laser Discs.
Then i have thousands of 33s, 45s, 8tracks, cassettes, and DVDs, then on top of that 147 GB of MP3s.
As for the toys and comics and cars and such - a LOT came from rebuilding over the years of what i had as a kid - most from ebay.
My comics have gone down from 8000 to about 4000. I finally sold a bunch of the newer - more lame ones.
=)
But trust - i plan to never give it or sell it away.
My kid can have it once i am dead!
=)

[CharlestonNole]

Man, you are going to have to buy a bigger house to keep all that stuff!!

Your daughter will love you for it. All that stuff is probably the best investment right now.

[rodmonster]

Ahhh!
A new house!
I have LOTS of ideas for the next toy room....if the market would only pick up!

[CharlestonNole]

Tonight: Mickey's Christmas Carol

[rodmonster]

Tonight: Mickey's Christmas Carol
By far one of my faves.
I have actually gone through 2 video tapes of it before finally getting it on DVD.
Used to watch it over and over...still do.
=)

[CharlestonNole]

Kinda on a Christmas Carol kick. I just ordered two animated versions from earlier this decade. (edit: one from the late 90s)

Looking forward to them.

[dvdelf]

which 2? I have a couple myself

[rodmonster]

Kinda on a Christmas Carol kick. I just ordered two animated versions from earlier this decade.

Looking forward to them.


Ahhhh
U hit my weak spot.

I have the Patrick Stewart one,
The George C Scott one
The Kelsey Grammer one
The Scrooge one from the 30s
The Henry Winkler one
Flintstones Christmas Carol
Mickeys Christmas Carol
Scrooged....


Those are just off the top f my head....

I LOVE THOSE!

[CharlestonNole]

1997 animated with Tim Curry and Whoopi Goldbery
2001 animated with Simon Callow and Kate Winslet

I don't have high expectations on the first one, but who knows.

I just saw Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol. May need to pickthat up too.

Seen it? iF so, any good?

[CharlestonNole]

How is the musical version with Kelsey Grammar?

(I am spending way too much money, lol)

Ahhhh
U hit my weak spot.

I have the Patrick Stewart one,
The George C Scott one
The Kelsey Grammer one
The Scrooge one from the 30s
The Henry Winkler one
Flintstones Christmas Carol
Mickeys Christmas Carol
Scrooged....


Those are just off the top f my head....

I LOVE THOSE!

[rodmonster]

1997 animated with Tim Curry and Whoopi Goldbery
2001 animated with Simon Callow and Kate Winslet

I don't have high expectations on the first one, but who knows.

I just saw Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol. May need to pickthat up too.

Seen it? iF so, any good?
Got those as well!
And i love the Magooooooooo

[dvdelf]

magoo? Yeah thats a classic

I bought the tim curry one but have yet to watch it

[rodmonster]

How is the musical version with Kelsey Grammar?

(I am spending way too much money, lol)
Its actually really good.
Great scenery - good music- and somewhat peppy!

[CharlestonNole]

I am needing:

Muppet's Christmas Carol
Musical CC
and Fonzie's version, ehhh
and Mr. Magoo.

May be next payday.

[CharlestonNole]

Don't know how I missed Magoo.

[CharlestonNole]

yep, gotta get that one too.


Its actually really good.
Great scenery - good music- and somewhat peppy!

[dvdelf]

i have those do you have the computer animated one with the animals?

[rodmonster]

I am needing:

Muppet's Christmas Carol
Musical CC
and Fonzie's version, ehhh
and Mr. Magoo.

May be next payday.

Got Muppet's - My wife and daughters fav - and one of mine
The musical one done in England is good as well - it didn't get the respect it deserves - i have it as well and its good.
The Fonzie (henry winkler) one is an American Christmas carol and its good as well - you can get it on dvd now

And Magooooo - i love and its on DVD too!

[rodmonster]

i have those do you have the computer animated one with the animals?
Hmmm
Not ringing a bell right off.....
I thought i had them all - whats the dackground?

[CharlestonNole]

i have those do you have the computer animated one with the animals?


I can't place that one.

I don't think you are talking about the All Dogs Go to Heaven CC? I don't have that one either.

[rodmonster]

Oh - watching Eek! The Cat - 214 - It's A Very Merry Eek's-Mas mpg now

[rodmonster]

I can't place that one.

I don't think you are talking about the All Dogs Go to Heaven CC? I don't have that one either.
I have that one - but only recorded off tv - so not a great copy

[CharlestonNole]

Never seen anything with Eek.

Not too up to date with these newer cartoons.

Only cats I know are Garfield and Heathcliff.

[dvdelf]

http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Carol/dp/B000HLDFGS/ref=sr_1_67?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1223607723&sr=1-67

this one

Oop Justice league is on!!

[rodmonster]

Love Heathcliff and Garfield!
Yeah - it would be on after i would get in from some of my classes in college - so i got used to it.
=)

[dvdelf]

this is new:

http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Carol/dp/B001D5C1HQ/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1223607975&sr=1-15

[CharlestonNole]

Don't have that one, just added to wishlist. Is it any good>?

Now, I do have a complete collection of Justice League!!!!

[dvdelf]

yes i have all the seasons, but its on boomerang right now
love this episode

that version of christmas carol is a little odd

[rodmonster]

http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Carol/dp/B000HLDFGS/ref=sr_1_67?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1223607723&sr=1-67

this one

Oop Justice league is on!!

Well - Butter my Butt and call me a biscuit!
I don't have that one...
Must ADD now!

[dvdelf]

well im glad im not the only one

I cant even tell u how many versions i have

[CharlestonNole]

Don't have boomerang, unfortunately.

I found another (el cheapo) CC version and noticed Barbie even has one coming in November.

They are everywhere....

[dvdelf]

the barbie one pains me, I must have all versions, but its barbie

[rodmonster]

Yeah i have Boomerang and recorded it off there lat year.
Weird - but good.
Also i am now watching - Brady Bunch - The Voice of Christmas.mpg

AND
as an added bonus...
I saw A Christmas Carol on Stage at the Garden in New York City with the lead of Tim Curry 7 years ago!
IT WAS SOOOOOO GOOOOOD!

[dvdelf]

maybe 16 all together, counting 2 different versions of the muppets

[rodmonster]

the barbie one pains me, I must have all versions, but its barbie
I have a 6 year old little girl (Noel). We have the rest of the Barbie movies - why not that one too!

[dvdelf]

ive gt the patrick stewart one man play on cd

[dvdelf]

I have a 6 year old little girl (Noel). We have the rest of the Barbie movies - why not that one too!

easy for you, I had a hard enough time explaining Christmas eve on sesame st to my wife

I dont have kids

[CharlestonNole]

Always wanted to see CC on stage. I bet that was awesome.

Well, I thought my 8 versions of CC were alot. I've got a long way to go to catch up.

One more, got this one: http://www.amazon.com/Charles-Dickens-Christmas-Carol/dp/B000HLDFH2/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I29AONPG2DYM92&colid=20ZXI6HDDVL6D

[CharlestonNole]

easy for you, I had a hard enough time explaining Christmas eve on sesame st to my wife

I dont have kids


Good luck splaining Barbie. lol

[dvdelf]

yeah, didnt pull the trigger on that yet

I have that other one, scrooge & his dog, is that the tim curry one? Cant remember

[CharlestonNole]

I don't think they are the same, here is scrooge and his dog: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002WYTSK/ref=s9sdps_c2_74_at2-rfc_p-frt_p-3215_g1-3102_p-3293_g1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1ZQDNX915WJSZABVZ527&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=436516001&pf_rd_i=507846

[dvdelf]

and then theres another with kate winslet

[rodmonster]

I don't think they are the same, here is scrooge and his dog: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002WYTSK/ref=s9sdps_c2_74_at2-rfc_p-frt_p-3215_g1-3102_p-3293_g1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1ZQDNX915WJSZABVZ527&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=436516001&pf_rd_i=507846
LOL to DVD guy
and
Yeah they are both good.
The cartoon with Tim C is good.
But seeing him live onstage was awesome - wish they would have brought that out on DVD!

[dvdelf]

Good luck splaining Barbie. lol

Im afraid im gonna have to get it, its a compulsion

Trying to fight it

[CharlestonNole]

That's the one I ordered today (Kate Winslet version). I think JOHNOR had posted a song from it earlier today and that's how I found it.

Kate Winslet can sing and good.....

[CharlestonNole]

Tim Curry is wholly underated!!!!! Bottom Line....

[rodmonster]

Im afraid im gonna have to get it, its a compulsion

Trying to fight it
Dont fight it - let it go - everyones doing it!
All the cool elves do it!
Ur not chicken - are ya?

[dvdelf]

yeah i have that

too many to keep track of sometimes

[dvdelf]

Dont fight it - let it go - everyones doing it!
All the cool elves do it!
Ur not chicken - are ya?

sad thing is the barbie movies are better made than the one with the animals

[CharlestonNole]

One more: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AZT3Z/ref=s9sdps_c6_74_at1-rfc_p-frt_p-3215_g1-3102_p-3293_g1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=02FN4S4JMY2RHYHQXK9W&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=436516001&pf_rd_i=507846

[dvdelf]

yep got that one

[CharlestonNole]

Then I would say that y'all have them all!

[dvdelf]

darn near close
scary
:hello:

[CharlestonNole]

I'm gonna give Garfield Christmas a run for his money tonight. Maybe even throw in a Halloween special.

[rodmonster]

Yeah we do at least one Halloween each day until Halloween
then i have a good bit for thanksgiving as well.

[dvdelf]

i love the song from garfield

[CharlestonNole]

I don't have a lot of Halloween specials, so the choices are slim. I will probably dvr some when they come on.

Fortunately, the Garfield dvd has hween, tgiving and Christmas. Very nice. I haven't seen those in years.

[CharlestonNole]

Since it looks to be a lazy Friday night, we may bust out Patrick Stewart's Christmas Carol, too.

I would have loved to seen his one man show version.

[dvdelf]

yes the cd is awesome, I wish they had a dvd of the show

[CharlestonNole]

I didn't know they had a cd. Off to Amazon, I go....

[dvdelf]

yeah, i think it was rereleased

[CharlestonNole]

FYI, Found a list of Christmas Carol adaptations:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_A_Christmas_Carol_adaptations

In case, y'all don't have them all!

[rodmonster]

Watchin - The.Hogfather - 2007 right now...
Really good and wacky!

[CharlestonNole]

Never seen that, will have to check out.

[rodmonster]

Mix Harry Potter with Dr Who and Santa Claus

[CharlestonNole]

Ahh it's British, I was just looking at it at Amazon. Definately will have to check out.

[CharlestonNole]

Now that does sound weird and wacky. Fortunately, I like weird and wacky.

[CharlestonNole]

Got sidetracked last night and didn't get to Pat Stewart's CC. Got stuck with Most Haunted Live (blah), on Travel Channel, until 2am. I did enjoy some of the history presented, but some of that stuff is laughable.

Probably not tonight either, got a LSU/Florida viewing party. Geaux Tigers......

[CharlestonNole]

Well, the LSU/UF game was a bust. Everyone's gone, now shortly it will be time for A Christmas Carol starring Patrick Stewart.

[rodmonster]

Well, the LSU/UF game was a bust. Everyone's gone, now shortly it will be time for A Christmas Carol starring Patrick Stewart.
Sigh....
Yeah....
We are kinda down...
We are from Lousiana...and most of our family went to LSU...
Game really bit.....
sigh....
Watchin Grinch ti cheer up.....

[CharlestonNole]

I passed several LSU fans on I 10 yesterday and gave them the thumbs up.

Gators are my #1 nemesis being a Nole fan. Oh, maybe the Tigs will rebound and they can face and beat them in SEC title game.

[CharlestonNole]

Not gonna be able to watch anything tonight. Bummer!

[CharlestonNole]

Animated Christmas Carol came in today. Sounds like a plan tonight......

[rodmonster]

Stingiest Man in town and Twas the night before Christmas...
Bought new box set today to replace some of my VHS.
=)

[CharlestonNole]

I haven't seen the Stingiest Man in years. Great flick.

[CharlestonNole]

Stingiest Man in town and Twas the night before Christmas...
Bought new box set today to replace some of my VHS.
=)

What did you replace?

[rodmonster]

What did you replace?
These... had all but the Leprechaun - which i had been looking for.....
Classic Christmas Favorites is indeed a set of vintage holiday specials, mostly from the team of Rankin/Bass. Start with the one that's not Rankin/Bass, but is a flat-out classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966), the Dr. Seuss tale about a curmudgeon who tries to stop Christmas from coming. From its Seussian zaniness to its humor to its music, Grinch is just about perfect in every way. The version included is the 2006 remastered version with Horton Hears a Who! (1970) and other material, and new for 2008 are three specials previously unavailable on DVD: The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold (1981), Pinocchio's Christmas (1980), and The Stingiest Man in Town (1978). The next most famous special is The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974), a stop-motion story in which Santa (voiced by Mickey Rooney) decides to take the holiday off, only to have the movie stolen by Heat Miser and Snow Miser. The 2007 deluxe edition has some documentary material and the two specials that were on the previous DVD, Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976) and Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977). On the third disc are the cel-animated Frosty's Winter Wonderland (1976, narrated by Andy Griffith), in which Frosty gets a snow wife, and 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974), which uses the Clement Moore poem as an excuse to tell a story about a human and a mouse who have to make amends when an offended Santa decides not to visit their town.

Finally, the stop-motion Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (1979) is a feature-length (105 minutes!) special that follows the reindeer and the snowman as they get jobs at a Fourth of July circus! One of the fun things about this special is how a number of the original voices return to give the programs a similar look and feel: Jackie Vernon puts in his third stint as the voice of Frosty, Billie Richards again voices Rudolph, Shelley Winters three-peats her role as Crystal (Frosty's wife), and Mickey Rooney returns as Santa. The 2008 set Classic Christmas Favorites is an updated version of 2007's Christmas Television Favorites, adding the three new specials on disc 1. A quick look at the cover may lead one to think that this is all the original Rankin/Bass specials--Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Frosty the Snowman, etc. These aren't those, but they're still vintage Rankin-Bass and many people think of them just as fondly.

http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Christmas-Favorites-Without-Rudolphs/dp/B001H9N1AO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1224040884&sr=8-2

[rodmonster]

You Cant Do That on Television Christmas episode.
and A Goofy Family Christmas.

[CharlestonNole]

I've got an earlier version that only includes the Rankin Bass features. That's a nice set and I may need to pick it up as well.

These... had all but the Leprechaun - which i had been looking for.....
Classic Christmas Favorites is indeed a set of vintage holiday specials, mostly from the team of Rankin/Bass. Start with the one that's not Rankin/Bass, but is a flat-out classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966), the Dr. Seuss tale about a curmudgeon who tries to stop Christmas from coming. From its Seussian zaniness to its humor to its music, Grinch is just about perfect in every way. The version included is the 2006 remastered version with Horton Hears a Who! (1970) and other material, and new for 2008 are three specials previously unavailable on DVD: The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold (1981), Pinocchio's Christmas (1980), and The Stingiest Man in Town (1978). The next most famous special is The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974), a stop-motion story in which Santa (voiced by Mickey Rooney) decides to take the holiday off, only to have the movie stolen by Heat Miser and Snow Miser. The 2007 deluxe edition has some documentary material and the two specials that were on the previous DVD, Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976) and Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977). On the third disc are the cel-animated Frosty's Winter Wonderland (1976, narrated by Andy Griffith), in which Frosty gets a snow wife, and 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974), which uses the Clement Moore poem as an excuse to tell a story about a human and a mouse who have to make amends when an offended Santa decides not to visit their town.

Finally, the stop-motion Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (1979) is a feature-length (105 minutes!) special that follows the reindeer and the snowman as they get jobs at a Fourth of July circus! One of the fun things about this special is how a number of the original voices return to give the programs a similar look and feel: Jackie Vernon puts in his third stint as the voice of Frosty, Billie Richards again voices Rudolph, Shelley Winters three-peats her role as Crystal (Frosty's wife), and Mickey Rooney returns as Santa. The 2008 set Classic Christmas Favorites is an updated version of 2007's Christmas Television Favorites, adding the three new specials on disc 1. A quick look at the cover may lead one to think that this is all the original Rankin/Bass specials--Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Frosty the Snowman, etc. These aren't those, but they're still vintage Rankin-Bass and many people think of them just as fondly.

http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Christmas-Favorites-Without-Rudolphs/dp/B001H9N1AO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1224040884&sr=8-2

[CharlestonNole]

Jackie Vernon as Frosty = the best.

[CharlestonNole]

3rd straight night of a different animated Christmas Carol. Never gets old.....

[CharlestonNole]

Finally will to The Great Pumpkin Remastered DVD tonight

[dvdelf]

you'll love that, I want that box set too but i its got stuff i already have...again

[rodmonster]

Did the Stingiest Man in Town today and then Newhart episode tonight.
=)
Also watched a few more Halloween ones...
=)

[dvdelf]

hey anybody got Cricket on the hearth?

[rodmonster]

hey anybody got Cricket on the hearth?
Yes but its on VHS

[dvdelf]

how do you like it?

Ive been meaning to grab a copy on dvd

[rodmonster]

Great film...good songs...and classic look!
Danny is great in it!

[dvdelf]

sweet, good to know

[CharlestonNole]

I don't have it, but sounds like I should.

[dvdelf]

I filled the dvd player with christmas movies yesterday

total is 115 discs, & i still have alot to get

[rodmonster]

My list is so long...
I have hundreds as well.
And my digital list is even longer.
I have my XBOX reset to show and play media now.
So i plan to move it up stairs and network it wirelessly to play them all via my Hard Drive.

[dvdelf]

u have downloads?

Everything I have is on dvd these days, I found a way to burn them & convert them to ipod or cell phone

[rodmonster]

Nearly 2 terabytes worth.
I used to burn them all to DVD.... finally had too many.
Then found a way to turn my Xbox into a media player that i can hook up anywhere and network back.
Much easier.
Plus i can re burn them anytime i need to.

[dvdelf]

good lord where do you find them?

[rodmonster]

All over.
Lots on Ebay...Old VHS or TV recordings that people sale by the box load.
Some are from my old VHS collections of recordings.
You Tube has tons of full things you can down and convert in high quality now.
Then anything i can get from my DVR.
When they do the marathons or one time rearing of things - i have it set...then down and save to the Hard Drive.

[dvdelf]

good gosh, you have a drive that holds that much? Ive seen terrabyte drives but still, you gotta have a couple

[rodmonster]

Yeah
I have one 1TB drive and three 500gb drives for my media and backup.
=)

I figure in the next few years if i can save for 8-10 TB - i could out all of my DVDs and VHS on them and never need to insert a DVD or VHS in a player again...
=)

[rodmonster]

What i do is buy old TV guides from the holiday seasons (70s to 80s and a few early 90s)
Then i go through them and make a list of the shows or movies i see listed and want.
Then the search begins.
I look all over - even want and need blogs and forums until i track it down.
=)

[dvdelf]

wow, time consuming

[rodmonster]

Can be - but you would be suprised how many others out there collect the same way - so it makes it much easier to track down.
=)

[dvdelf]

Ive got a 400 disc dvd player so im always keeping an eye out for new releases

You have the he-man Christmas?

[CharlestonNole]

I thought I had a huge collection.

I have never been big on keeping my media on hard drives. Don't really know why not, I guess it is just the site of cabinets full of vhs, then dvd and know working on bluray.

I do figure eventually there will not be any hard media (ie: discs). I don't know if the current internet infrastructure could currently handle hi-def media. I suppose that is why blu ray won battle with hddvd and will eventually have to fight hidef downloads.

Earlier in this thread I had told rod about having a huge vhs collection (with some rare vhs), sold it off, thought I would replace with dvd. Did some, but till this day some of those haven't been released on dvd. now, like an idiot, I have begun to do the same with dvd, replacing with bluray. (I have blissfully stopped since joining these forums and talking with y'all). Some titles may never even see bluray.

I will be recording everything this Christmas season....

[dvdelf]

with what i have I wont be awitching to blu-ray, its not worth the cost to me
It will be a while before blu-ray is THE format over standard dvds, by then who knows?
I already believe we are heading to the end of home phones as we know it

[CharlestonNole]

Wish the studios would get off their duff and put some of this stuff out. You think they would with the popularity of many of other 80's properties already released: Transformers, GIJoe, Thundercats, Heman, just to name a few.

[dvdelf]

god knows i bought them

Course they never finished gi joe

[CharlestonNole]

with what i have I wont be awitching to blu-ray, its not worth the cost to me
It will be a while before blu-ray is THE format over standard dvds, by then who knows?
I already believe we are heading to the end of home phones as we know it


I will tell you the pic and sound quality are tremedous, but too me it is not substantial enough to sink big money into. I have advised other family member not to.

I like it, but if I had to do it over again, I wouldn't. Even the media is on average 10 bucks more than standard dvd.

I may buy a few bd's here and there, like the Man Who Saved Christmas cause it was on 9 bucks at tower.

[CharlestonNole]

I bought some of them. They were not on the market long before they were oop and the secondary market (ie ebay) were selling for ungodly amounts.

That should tell them something.

[CharlestonNole]

What i do is buy old TV guides from the holiday seasons (70s to 80s and a few early 90s)
Then i go through them and make a list of the shows or movies i see listed and want.
Then the search begins.
I look all over - even want and need blogs and forums until i track it down.
=)

That's a good strategy. You should collect tv guides, too.cheesy

[CharlestonNole]

BTW, good call on Great Pumpkin....vast improvement over the last dvd edition.

[rodmonster]

That's a good strategy. You should collect tv guides, too.cheesy
Yeah i have a nice collection of TV guides as well.

and as for Heman and SheRa Christmas - yeah i have it. I bought that one at amazon. My 6 year old daughter loves it.
=)

[dvdelf]

i was a little wary buying another copy, but it was worth it. That & the extras

[CharlestonNole]

Either of you seen or pick up the remastered Jack Frost?

[dvdelf]

I saw it was offered, but havnt grabbed it

[CharlestonNole]

It's a little pricey.

[rodmonster]

i still have my old vhs

[CharlestonNole]

Nothing but cfb tonight. Noles vs Wolfpack. Go Noles!

[CharlestonNole]

It aint lookin good for 'em Noles....

[CharlestonNole]

Noles 20 - 17 in the 4th quarter. Can they hold on.........................

[rodmonster]

Might be two Bowdens getting the boot if they loose!

[CharlestonNole]

Might be two Bowdens getting the boot if they loose!

Papa Bowden will be there until he dies and probably after. I think they have a clause in his contract once he passes away they will stuff him and prop him up on the sideline. lol

Noles Win.....now back to our regular Christmas programming

[CharlestonNole]

Alright guys, here ya go.....

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KDL-70XBR7-70-Inch-1080p/dp/B001GIPMNK/ref=br_lf_m_1000196121_1_8_ttl?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=electronics&pf_rd_p=444435001&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000196121&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0PPZ9MAAMCCAVXPE

Rudolph's nose would shine bright on this...

[dvdelf]

good lord

[rodmonster]

Alright guys, here ya go.....

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KDL-70XBR7-70-Inch-1080p/dp/B001GIPMNK/ref=br_lf_m_1000196121_1_8_ttl?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=electronics&pf_rd_p=444435001&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000196121&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0PPZ9MAAMCCAVXPE

Rudolph's nose would shine bright on this...


Pfft...
Whatever..... i have those small ones in my bathroom!

What?
zzzzzzzzzzzz?
nooooo!

Leave me alone honey....

Dang it!
I was having such a good dream!

Aunte Em was there... and the 70 inch TV was there and.....


=)

[CharlestonNole]

lol

[CharlestonNole]

All right gents, y'all have a good week. I am off to Charleston for some r and r till Wednesday or Thursday.

Keep me up to date on what y'all are wathcin'!:treeguy:

(Hopefully, I will have a load of dvds come in before I get back.)cheesy

For the road, I quote the immortal words of Cousin Eddie " I don't know if I oughta go sailin' down no hill with nothin' between the ground and my brains but a piece of government plastic":yahoo:

[dvdelf]

HEY!

I got a copy of Cricket on the hearth!! Was only 5 bucks

[rodmonster]

Charleston Have fun and see ya back soon!

DVD
Awesome - what did ya think?

:tree:

[dvdelf]

Didnt watch it yet, probably this week

[rodmonster]

Christmas Vacation again last night!

[rodmonster]

Home Alone 2 last night

[CharlestonNole]

I nearly order Cricket before I left.

I rec'd the computer animated animal version of A Christmas Carol. The dvd case is neat, it's like a snow globe. Pretty cool.

I've got some viewing to catch up on...

[dvdelf]

yeah i did like the case

[rodmonster]

Remember its whats on the inside that counts..
And blah blah blah and stuff and fluff...
And God Bless us - EVERYONE!
=)

[CharlestonNole]

Yeah, yeah, I hear ya.

I'm ready to watch it.

[CharlestonNole]

Picked up two $4 flicks at Wmart today....Once Upon A Christmas and Twice Upon.....

Seen them a few years back, but couldn't remember what they were about.

[dvdelf]

not the mickey ones?

[CharlestonNole]

I wish I could find those for four bucks. These are the Kathy Ireland ones.

[dvdelf]

gotcha, any good?

[CharlestonNole]

If memory serves they were pretty decent. Certainly worth four bucks a piece. (gotta love the walmart el cheapo bin) I am gonna try and watch them Sunday sometime (hopefully).

[dvdelf]

ill have to check the bin

[CharlestonNole]

i noticed scrooged in there too.

[dvdelf]

nuts i have that already
Paid more than 4 bucks too

You have a big lots near by? They had some cheap ones, that where my wife found cricket on the hearth

[CharlestonNole]

about 30 miles away. should be heading that way toward the end of the week. thanks for letting me know, i almost bought from amazon today, but didn't.

btw, scrooged and the other two movies weren't actually in the el cheapo bin, but a el cheapo display with other Paramount movies. see if you can find that display. my wmart it was a black cardboard display.

[dvdelf]

Ill check, i didnt see it the other day, mybe ill head over to the bigger one

[rodmonster]

Will be going bargin bin hunting tomorrow then
=)

[CharlestonNole]

i just happened upon them today while seeing if i wanted to jump into the indiana jones bluray. it was a good surprise....

[dvdelf]

you guys watch the new indy? What did you think?

[CharlestonNole]

since Raiders is in my all time top five movies, i figured i would be disappointed, especially with all the hype.

and I was right....I enjoyed the movie a lot, but it just didn't have the right feel. they abandoned the 1930s serial feel for the 1950s scifi feel. too me, that's not indy...still a decent flick

[rodmonster]

Was thinking i would feel the same.
We are till buying though

I HATE SNAKES!

[dvdelf]

I think it suffered from that same problem a lot of sequels have, seems like there could have been more to it

[CharlestonNole]

i also felt like this was the only one of the four that if indy wasn't in the ending, it wouldn't have mattered. he made a difference inthe first three....but he kinda of sat out the ending in this one

[CharlestonNole]

Was thinking i would feel the same.
We are till buying though

I HATE SNAKES!

Oh i still bought it......and "that's just my pet snake Reggie!"

[rodmonster]

Yeah - i saw an "on line" version - or at least bits and peioces.....

Doesnt look as good as others...but still plan to purchase...cant help it....

[dvdelf]

sure we'll buy it

I own all the batman movies & a bunch of those stink. I bought them to complete the set

[rodmonster]

BIGTIME agree!

First and last were best for me.....

Keaton is the BATMAN and Bale is a close second...

[CharlestonNole]

now talking about anticipation....i cannot wait for the Dark Knight...that flick was awesome

[CharlestonNole]

Batman and Robin should ahve never been made. I can at least stomach Batman Forever.

i really like the burton batman flicks.

[dvdelf]

I agree with that.
I didnt get to see dark knight yet. I just cant take going to the movies anymore. When is the release dec.?

[CharlestonNole]

dark knight release is in the first two weeks of dec.

tell me about theaters, i don't go very often anymore. iron man in may was the last straw....cell phones, screaming kids ( i don't mind kids going, but don't let them scream the whole time and run around like it is a playground).

i used to be able to take it, but now driving 40-50 miles to the nearest theater (gas prices) and then paying a fortune for a ticket it better be paradise lol

[CharlestonNole]

i will not ruin the dark knight, but you will not be disappointed. i haven't seen a movie more that once in a theater since i was very young, but i saw that one three times....it's that good

[dvdelf]

You dont have to tell me how bad it is. We went to see mrs. pettigrew lives for a day, middle of the week figured it would be dead. 10 minutes into the movie the old folks bus must have let off cause they all came in & walked in front of us talking loudly. Mind you we were in the back row in an empty theatre

Dont even get me started on hellboy 2, that one almost got me arrested

[rodmonster]

Yeah - agreed - e have a big screen TV for a reason...
We only go to theater for kid movies now...
I know it will be loud and that my kid is good and quiet
But at least i am not upset by missing a good movie...
Its expected....

[CharlestonNole]

rodmonster "have a big screen TV for a reason..."


amen!

[CharlestonNole]

Y'all seen anything this weekend.

I've been a little too busy, but gonna try this week......

[dvdelf]

havnt had time

[rodmonster]

Polar Express

[dvdelf]

i watched that yesterday

[CharlestonNole]

hopefully will get to watch it tomorrow

[CharlestonNole]

I know this is not a Christmas movie (was released around Christmas), but have y'all seen the Alvin and the Chipmunks movie? If so, how was it...I am considering a bluray purchase.

[rodmonster]

Good flick
Has some Christmas in it.
Daughter LOVED it and i thought it was good as well.

[CharlestonNole]

Polar Express 3d - buy it!!!!!!

There is much awesomeness contained within it...3d snow rules (and much more)!

[rodmonster]

Fill me in on the more....
=)

Polar Express 3d - buy it!!!!!!

There is much awesomeness contained within it...3d snow rules (and much more)!

[CharlestonNole]

the color is muted since it is 3d red and blue glasses, the overall 3d effect is great. especially the scenes on top the train and train out of control. the overall depth of the picture was great as well. it was a well done bluray

[CharlestonNole]

Anybody got this in their collection.....Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

[rodmonster]

I remember it well - but sadly do not own it....

[CharlestonNole]

i can't find it anywhere....:-?

[rodmonster]

yeah - that may have to be a download from someone that recorded it on a VHS..............

[CharlestonNole]

yeah - that may have to be a download from someone that recorded it on a VHS..............


Yep.

[CharlestonNole]

I need to watch a Christmas movie. My Noles fall in a heartbreaker 31-28 to GT!

Hmmmm, what to watch......

[rodmonster]

I am with you...........

=(

My boys (Notre Dame) just lost to Pitt in 4 OTs!
FOUR!
Man that hurts.........

Already have Polar Express in and heading back upstairs.........

=(


I need to watch a Christmas movie. My Noles fall in a heartbreaker 31-28 to GT!

Hmmmm, what to watch......

[CharlestonNole]

I had the ND game on the other t.v., that is a bummer. ND, like my Noles are improving game by game. They both will be back as National Powers soon.

I think I am going with George C Scott Christmas Carol.

[dvdelf]

just picked up shrek the halls with a gingerbread ty beanie thing

[CharlestonNole]

sweet, two days before the release date, too.

[rodmonster]

Almost got it from Walmart 2 days ago.
But i DVR ed it last year and then burned it to DVD.
Does it have anything extra worth buying it for?

[dvdelf]

depends what makes it worth it.
comes widescreen/fullscreen on same disc. Bonus features 2 singalongs & a couple games

She wanted the ty beanie gingerbread man & I wanted the dvd

[rodmonster]

Lol

[CharlestonNole]

All right, I'm putting my official man card on the line by saying this, but the more I see scenes from Tinker Bell, the more I want to see it.... :wiggy:

[rodmonster]

Already got it for my daughter for CHristmas...
She is 6.... See how that works for me!!

HEhehehe
=)


All right, I'm putting my official man card on the line by saying this, but the more I see scenes from Tinker Bell, the more I want to see it.... :wiggy:

[CharlestonNole]

That's not fair. I guess I need to have some kids. lol

Oh, I forgot, dvd said he was getting Barbie Christmas Carol....I don't feel so bad now.

[dvdelf]

That's not fair. I guess I need to have some kids. lol

Oh, I forgot, dvd said he was getting Barbie Christmas Carol....I don't feel so bad now.

hey i never agreed to that

[CharlestonNole]

ahh, you know you're gonna get it!!

[rodmonster]

Already on the amazon list as well!!
And for the daughter as well!
I "might" watch it ...
hehehehehe


ahh, you know you're gonna get it!!

[CharlestonNole]

tomorrow has a load of stuff coming out. i added a few things to the wishlist as well, including TINKER BELL....booyah!!!

[CharlestonNole]

Just picked up: Alvin Chipmunks Blu Ray - (12 bucks plus free shipping,new)
Christmas Story blu ray
All She Wants For Christmas
Christmas Memories bluray (scenery and music)
Winter Wonderland bluray (Scenery and music)

I've got to stay away from Amazon and ebay.:treeguy:

[CharlestonNole]

Not a Christmas movie, but one for the kid in all of us....this looks great..

"Hi, I'm Bob"

http://www.traileraddict.com/trailer/monsters-vs-aliens/trailer

[rodmonster]

They call me SUSAN.......
hehehehe

[CharlestonNole]

They call me SUSAN.......
hehehehe


AHHHH<OOOOOO, Susan....run for your lives.......cheesy

[CharlestonNole]

So any purchases for y'all outta yesterday's list:
new release tues Nov 4
Barbie in a Christmas Carol
Radio Christmas Spectacular starring the rockettes
Shrek the halls
a christmas story ultimate collectors edition reg. & blu-ray
Christmas on the pecos
christmas is here again
sights & sounds of Christmas
__________________

[CharlestonNole]

If you got the one with Jay Leno, let me know how it is....

[rodmonster]

Barbie in a Christmas Carol
In Daughters Christmas stuff - have not seen it yet....

Radio Christmas Spectacular starring the rockettes
Waiting on it to come in ...ordered it on Amazon....

Shrek the halls
Have on DVR burn from last year - may go ahead and buy this weekend anyway....

a Christmas story ultimate collectors edition reg. & blu-ray
bought it for a friend for Christmas - will have to review it after he opens it

Christmas on the pecos
not on list yet

Christmas is here again
just added to list at amazon

sights & sounds of Christmas
not on list yet

2 MORE!!!!

The Berenstain Bears: Christmas Tree
Got and like it a lot - good quality plus has extra episodes

Classic Christmas Favorites (Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! / The Year Without a Santa Claus / Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July / Rudolph's Shiny New Year / and More)
Great set! Has extra on there not on before like Stingiest Man in Town and Leprechauns Christmas.

[CharlestonNole]

once you get the radio city one, let me know how it is

[CharlestonNole]

Got the below today. I have Christmas Memories playing and am surprised. For such a cheap bluray, it is awesome, great picture quality and 6 audio tracks. Not bad for 11 ducks..

Just picked up: Alvin Chipmunks Blu Ray - (12 bucks plus free shipping,new)
Christmas Story blu ray
All She Wants For Christmas
Christmas Memories bluray (scenery and music)
Winter Wonderland bluray (Scenery and music)

[CharlestonNole]

We finally watched Alvin and Chipmunks tonight. really liked it!

[CharlestonNole]

What's up?????

What y'all watching?

Been busy, haven't seen much.....

Merry Christmas.

Try my best to be at the chat tomorrow, peace out bros!

[dvdelf]

Just picked up polar express 3d for 13 bucks

[CharlestonNole]

Just picked up polar express 3d for 13 bucks

sweet, you're gonna love it....i still can't get over the 3d snow as the kid runs outta the house

[rodmonster]

Got Shrek the Halls and Barbie Christmas Carol today...
Shrek - Great quality - extras are nice
BCC - Not bad actually (for a Barbie movie) - Daughter watched it 3 times back to back....
=)

[CharlestonNole]

Last night: All I Want For Christmas
Tonight: Scrooged

...back on schedule

[dvdelf]

today i watched patrick stewarts Christmas Carol

[CharlestonNole]

Tuesday: Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas

[rodmonster]

I can no longer list just one....
I set my moded Xbox up with a bridge that i made out of a router....
I now have 1.5 terabytes of TV and movies to watch - and have been for days now...
=)
I can set up FOLDERS of Christmas shows and just let them run on the big screen (52 inch) TV upstairs....
ITS BEEN WONDERFUL!
Driving my wife crazy - but Noel and i LOVE it!!!!!

[CharlestonNole]

I can no longer list just one....
I set my moded Xbox up with a bridge that i made out of a router....
I now have 1.5 terabytes of TV and movies to watch - and have been for days now...
=)
I can set up FOLDERS of Christmas shows and just let them run on the big screen (52 inch) TV upstairs....
ITS BEEN WONDERFUL!
Driving my wife crazy - but Noel and i LOVE it!!!!!

That is awesome!

Tomorrow night: Disney Christmas toons.

[rodmonster]

Watched all day long - threw in some Thanksgiving for fun.
Made cookies - etc...
Was WAY awesome!.
I am LOVIN this thing!

[CharlestonNole]

Been sick, no soup for me......errr i mean, no movies for me. maybe this weekend.

[rodmonster]

Sorry to hear that brother...
Hope all is better...
Take two Christmas Specials mixed with some Southern Comfort and Egg Nog along with some homemade Gumbo and it will help!
Cajun Dr.s Orders!!


=)

Oh and just finished Deck the Halls again....

Been sick, no soup for me......errr i mean, no movies for me. maybe this weekend.

[CharlestonNole]

thanks dude, i'm gonna have to try that!

[rodmonster]

Watchin Pound Puppies Christmas now