The phrase, “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings,” may ring a bell for you, but do you know where it comes from? A classic holiday movie, that’s where, and today the 501 on First blog is bringing you a variety of holiday movies you may want to check out throughout the month. Read on also for more info on what is currently playing on the big screen. So grab the drinks and popcorn and take a break from all the hustle and bustle with a movie.
Holiday Favorites
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) — Drama, Family, Fantasy
An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed.
Elf (2003) — Comedy, Family
After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity.
Home Alone (1990) — Comedy, Family
An 8-year old troublemaker must protect his home from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation.
A Christmas Story (1983) — Comedy, Family
In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.
Check out the original reviews for these and other holiday classics.
On the Big Screen in December
If holiday movies aren’t your thing, head on out to your favorite Rochester, NH, movie theater and catch the latest on the big screen. To help you decide what to see, we’ve highlighted some of the movies that will be showing this month. Our descriptions and release date information comes from the IMDb website. Check there for additional movies.
December 9th
Office Christmas Party — Comedy
When his uptight CEO sister threatens to shut down his branch, the branch manager throws an epic Christmas party in order to land a big client and save the day, but the party gets way out of hand.
The Bye Bye Man — Horror/Thriller
Three friends stumble upon the horrific origins of the Bye Bye Man, a mysterious figure they discover is the root cause of the evil behind man's most unspeakable acts.
December 16th
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story — Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi
The Rebellion makes a risky move to steal the plans to the Death Star, setting up the epic saga to follow.
Collateral Beauty — Drama
An advertising executive encounters three mysterious figures who encourage him to move on from the past.
December 23rd
Patriots Day — Drama/History/Thriller
An account of Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis's actions in the events leading up to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the aftermath, which includes the city-wide manhunt to find the terrorists behind it.
Assassin’s Creed — Action/Adventure/Fantasy/Sci-Fi
When Callum Lynch explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society.
Thanks for reading the 501 on First blog today. We want to wish everyone in our apartment community happy holidays!