Dec 04 2008
Popcultured 25 Days of Christmas: It’s A Wonderful Life
My favorite movie of all time, at Christmas time or any time of the year, this classic 1946 movie has a special place in my heart.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” was produced by Frank Capra and it stars James Stewart and Donna Reed. Based on the short story “the Greatest Gift” (by Philip Van Doren Stern) it’s the story of George Bailey, a happy-go-lucky guy who loses his way in life. It takes a meeting with an angel to set him straight and show him that his life is pretty good after all.
A word of warning: if you’ve never seen this movie, keep in mind that it’s a long one. There’s a lot of backstory and you can easily lose interest during the first 45 minutes or so. But stick with it. It’s really a great message. I bawl my eyes out at the ending every time.
