Clearing out the DVR this week, to make room for all the new stuff on its way.
Will You Merry Me? (2008)
Cute culture clash comedy with a nice supporting cast. Henry Kringle (Yes, Kringle) brings his Jewish fiance and her folks home to meet his Christmas crazy parents and hilarity, sort of, ensues. Moms Wendie Malik and Cynthia Stevenson steal the show.
Is it Hallmark? I don't know, this year it's on Lifetime, so probably not.
From the director of? This year's Mindy Kaling / Emma Thompson comedy Late Night.
Is it Christmastime? Yep.
Does it look like Christmas? Absolutely.
Does it sound like Christmas? Sure.
Does it feel like Christmas? Yes.
Did it make me cry? No
Did it make me laugh? On occasion.
Did I finish it? Yup.
Is it a good movie? Meh+.
Is it a good Christmas Movie? Pretty good, for the genre.
Riptide - Home for Christmas (1985)
In this season three episode of the Perry King, and Joe Penny led action comedy, a dead soldier's father enlists the guy's help to prove the body being buried isn't his son.
Christmas is well integrated into the episode, including a sound alike cover of Happy Xmas (War is Over) over the opening credits. Obviously not a very cheerful holiday episode, but still a solid episode.
Birds of a Feather - Sailing (1989)
Christmas special from the first season of the popular BBC sitcom finds the a pair of tickets for a Christmas cruise causing consternation between the sisters.
A nice holiday episode.
Svengoolie - The Invisible Woman
A couple of Christmas skits are featured in this installment of horror host Svengoolie's weekly spooky movie showcase.Cute bur only barely Christmassy.
