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#6 Pieces of April – Thanksgiving Movie List

November 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Pieces of April is the story of April inviting her family over to her apartment for Thanksgiving.  Not as simple as it may sound.  You see, April is the back sheep of the family, her mom is dying, and most of the rest of the family is estranged.

This story really is about a real family, with real problems, and complex situations.  The story is also about Thanksgiving, and April's family does a good job of remembering the meaning of the day and tries to put their feelings aside, and get along.

Not a bad idea for us to follow.  April tells them the story of a Thanksgiving when everyone knew they needed each other . . .

Pieces of April is about family, and needing each other, forgiveness, and love.  A little strange, but sweet too.  Kind of like my family. :-)

Released in 2003, Pieces of April stars Katie Holmes in the lead, and  Derek Luke, Oliver Platt, and Patricia Clarkson.
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4. Miracle on 34th Street – Thanksgiving Movie List

November 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

4. Miracle on 34th Street

Whether you enjoy the original 1947 version of this tale starring Natalie Wood as the little girl who doesn't believe in Santa, or the modernized version with Mara Wilson as the disbelieving little girl, both movies include the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.  And if you are skeptical of remakes, you should know that the newer version does stick close to the original story.

When the actor hired to play Santa in the annual Macy's parade is found to be drunk, a replacement is needed quick.  The newly hired man seems perfect for the job and there is a good reason for that:  he claims he is in fact the real Kris Kringle.  His sanity is questioned and put on trial, even as those around him begin to notice that there is indeed something special about this store Santa.

The 1994 version also stars Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott, and Richard Attenborough as Santa.  Just click on the link and search for your favorite, old or new, both movies are enjoyable whether you believe in Santa or not. :-)

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#2 A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving – Thanksgiving Movie List

November 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, an Emmy-Award winning cartoon, first aired on TV in 1973.  One of those heart-warming holiday specials that can be enjoyed year after year by the whole family.

Although Charlie Brown has been invited to his grandmother's house for Thanksgiving, he gets roped into having the gang over when Peppermint Patty invites herself and her friends to Chuck's house for the traditional feast.  Charlie Brown, with the help of his friends Linus and Snoopy, pulls together a last minute supper for their friends.  Along the way they all learn some lessons about the true meaning of Thanksgiving.

This special includes a nice musical score by Vince Guaraldi.

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Remastered Deluxe Edition also includes "The Mayflower Voyages" the educational special from the Peanuts gang.

As a child, my holidays weren't complete without watching a Peanut's Holiday special on TV.  Today's kids still enjoy them on DVD, and parents can relive the memories.  :-)
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Thanksgiving Movies – Top Ten Thanksgiving Movie List #1 Avalon

November 5, 2010 By 1 Comment

Thanksgiving Day movies are a perfect way for the family to relax together after a huge Thanksgiving meal, when everyone is too stuffed to do anything else.  Most movies on this Thanksgiving movie list are heartwarming family films, and if the family is sitting in front of the TV anyway, a Thanksgiving themed movie would be a nice way to spend the time before the gang is up for leftovers and pumpkin pie.

So here is the first of  MovieSister's Top Ten List of movies to watch on Thanksgiving Day and through the whole weekend:

1.  Avalon

A wonderful nostalgic portrait of a Polish Jewish immigrant family, following their dreams by coming to America, to a place called Avalon.  Each member of the family works to make enough money to send for the next sibling.  We follow their lives from poverty through prosperity as the Krichinksy family sees the future in the thing called television.  Much of the movie centers around Thanksgiving, and though Avalon might not be for everyone, if you enjoy stories about family and The American Dream, be sure to get a copy of Avalon for your DVD collection.

Starring a young Elijah Wood, the movie is beautifully acted by a superb cast including Aidan Quinn, Elizabeth Perkins, Armin Mueller-Stahl, and Kevin Pollak.   Written and directed by Barry Levinson, a fictionalized story of his life, is better known for such movies as Rain Man, Bugsy, and Good-Morning Vietnam.
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