12 Days of Peekmas

Friday, December 19th “On the 9th day of Peekmas…”

On the 9th day of Peekmas, we’re giving 9 lucky Peeksters one movie each from our very own Kim Bardakian’s personal movie collection. Here’s Kim for more…

It’s the holiday time and there’s nothing better than grabbing some eggnog, cuddling up with warm blankets and watching movies into the night. I’ve compiled my 9 top holiday movies—there’s sure to be something in there for everyone.

Home Alone (1990) - Before the avalanche of terrible sequels, there was of course, the classic original Home Alone. The premise was simple….a little boy is left home alone in the big city by accident. A couple of bumbling would-be thieves try to rob the boy’s home…and of course he outwits them and makes them look like buffoons. Great slapstick performances by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern…classic family fare.

This Christmas (2007) - What can I say, I’m a sucker for family Christmas dramas. This one is sort of a cross between “Waiting To Exhale” and “Soul Food.” There’s a great performance by young pop star Chris Brown, as well as an uplifting, inspirational ending.

The Holiday (2006)- Another unconventional kind of Christmas film. Kate Winslett and Cameron Diaz star as two love-torn ladies who can’t seem get the love game right in their own countries, so they swap homes for the holidays — Diaz to England and Winslett to Hollywood. Jude Law and Jack Black pop up as potential love interests to our heroines. VERY sweet movie.

Die Hard (1988) - This is when I fell in love with Bruce Willis! As the iconic character Det. John McClaine fighting terrorists before it was cool to fight terrorists, he was hot and still had a little bit of hair! And really, nothing says Merry Christmas better than “Yipee Ki-yay Mutha F#*$@*!

Elf (2003) - You may think you know what a Will Ferrell movie is like, but you’ve never seen one as sweet and heartwarming — and FUNNY– as this one. Ferrell as Buddy The Elf, sets out on an adventure from the North Pole to New York City to find his dad, played by Jimmy Caan. It is DELIGHTFUL and fun for the entire family.

The Santa Clause (1994) - I was never a big Tim Allen fan, but in this new holiday classic, he’s pitch perfect as a divorced father who’s forced to become the new Santa Claus. Tim’s character doesn’t WANT the job of Santa, but circumstances dictate that this is just something he’s gotta do…and thank goodness he does! Another wonderful film for the entire family.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) -A truly unique animated Christmas movie. Tim Burton creates a world where Halloween and Christmas collide in this amazingly original tale where Jack Skellington, The Pumpkin King, decides that he’d like to take on Santa Claus’s duties…and from there the madness ensues! The musical numbers are also first rate. Don’t miss this one.

Love Actually (2003)- Not your typical Hugh Grant romantic comedy. This adult-themed Christmas time comedy follows various love-struck, love sick, love triangles in the UK. It’s an all-star cast led by Grant, supported by the likes of Emma Thomson, Liam Neesom, Kiera Knightly, Alan Rickman and Billy Bob Thorton.

Bad Santa (2003)- Speaking of Billy Bob Thorton. This cult Christmas classic is about as mean, nasty, raunchy and foul-mouthed as they come. Thorton plays a mall Santa plotting to rob..what else…a mall! With great supporting appearances by the late Bernie Mac and John Ritter. Warning, watch this one when the kids are asleep!

If you’d like to be entered, give us a call at (347) 284-1971 and leave us a testimonial about you and your Peek (or if you’re still looking for that last-minute gift, buy one and enter “12daysofpeekmas” during checkout). All voicemails received and purchases made before 12 midnight PST, Friday, 12/19 will be entered into the drawing.

Posted by admin on Dec 19, 2008 -