What did you think of “The Man Who Invented Christmas”?Awesome! Ive read all of Dickens' novels, a few short stories, and lots of biographies and other books about him and his writing. My wife says I might have an obsession, lol... but I love his writing. I have read A Christmas Carol maybe like 20 times? I lost count.
That would be amazing to see! Thanks for the recommendation!
Cool! I learned a lot about him from that movie.I only saw it once in the theater, so I need to see it again - but from what I can remember, I really liked it! I left the theater thinking that it was one of the best Christmas Carol adaptations I had ever seen, :-D. As is usually the case, it wasn't always historically accurate - but they were trying to tell a story, and they certainly succeeded at that. I love Dan Stevens as Dickens, and I love the idea of his characters pestering him as he tries to write. I have friends who are writers and they assure me that those scenes are a pretty accurate way of illustrating what it's like for an author as he wrestles with his characters.
For me one of the most moving scenes (spoilers for those who haven't seen it) is the flashback when Dickens' dad is taken to prison - all the family is in the cart being taken away while Dickens is left standing there crying. My wife asked me if that's how it actually happened, and I said probably not, but I thought it does accurately show what he felt like when his father was arrested. It's so good! There were lots of moments like that in the movie - moments that helped illustrate what was going on in his life and how he felt about certain things in his life. Now that I think about it, I could probably write a lot about that movie, LOL! And now I want to see it again.
Yes, “Scrooge” with Albert Finney. My family & I used to watch that every Christmas Day together! Great memories.
Hi KellyKringle. Welcome and enjoy MMC.
I hear you about listening to Christmas music out loud. My kids hear it any other time and they roll their eyes! Our Thanksgiving is in October so I usually start putting lights up outside right after that. I don’t turn the lights on, just want them up before the bitter cold sets in.
A lot of lights, blow molds, Christmas LPs and a bunch of silent night deadly night memorabilia. It's my favorite Christmas horror movie. I'm just waiting for the tipping point,,,when I add one decoration too many,,,,then the cave will be uncaved. One never knows the perfect balance to keep a spouse happy.
