Reel Reviews

Let's revisit some of those Christmas classics. And while we're at it, let's think about adding some new movies to the list as well. Some on the list are more Christmassy than others, and some only feature the magical holiday in a few scenes, but all are sure to put even the grinchiest of grinches in a great cheerful mood.

Oh, and by the way, if your favorite didn't make our list of the Best Christmas Movies, let us know about it in the discussion at the end of the article. Who knows. We may add it to the list.

Here's our list of the best Christmas movies of all time:

It's a Wonderful Life (1946) - Tops on any list. We watch it every year, and it just keeps getting better.

Miracle on 34th Street (1947) - Definitive proof that Santa really does exist?

A Christmas Story (1983) - We double dog dare you not to like this one.

White Christmas (1954) - Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye head up this Christmas classic. But the real star of the show is Irving Berlin's score. A little "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep" anyone? Great choice to impress your grandparents with your taste in movies. They'll love you for it.

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965 - TV) - I know it's a made-for-TV movie, but to ignore it would be stupid. Generations of kids have grown up on it.

Elf (2003) - Will Ferrell drives this great-for-the-entire-family Christmas comedy. Of course the uncredited appearance of Peter Billingsley is a special holiday treat.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - Tim Burton's stop-motion feature has already become a holiday classic. "And they call him Sandy Claws!"

The Chronicles of Narnia (2005) - Not really a Christmas movie but Santa Claus does make an appearance so it must be added to the list! A fantastic movie experience!

Bad Santa (2003) - Come on, admit it! You know it made you laugh. There's just something funny about a drunken Santa.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966 - TV & 2003 cinematic) - It's fun to watch the TV version and the movie version back-to-back.