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Woody Allen's Hannah and Her Sisters |
I get that Thanksgiving and football go
together like, well, turkey and dressing...or mashed potatoes and
gravy...or a slice of pumpkin pie and a second slice of pumpkin pie.
However, here's a Thanksgiving Day secret for you: there's actually
no law saying that you have to watch football after you're finished
with your feast. The Football Police will not come find you, and put
you into holiday jail. That means that you are free to watch anything
you want between courses of your Thanksgiving meal.
Here are the best Thanksgiving movies
to watch with your friends and family on the most delicious day of
the year:
Pieces of April
I remember seeing this film while at
school in Chicago, and thinking that Joey Potter just might be our next
great indie actress. Of course, that was pre-Tom Cruise. Her days of
potential indie queendom are pretty much limited to this film, but
she does a great job portraying an endearing eccentric, who is
anxiously preparing Thanksgiving dinner for her family.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
If you haven't seen this one yet, then
just drop the cranberry sauce now and watch it immediately. Steve
Martin and John Candy are each trying to make it to their respective
homes for Thanksgiving. Chaos, and laughs, quickly ensue.
A Miracle on 34th Street
I'm pretty steadfast in my “no
celebrating Christmas until after Thanksgiving” stance on life.
This film is an exception, since technically it's also a Thanksgiving
story. It's a good way to crossover from Thanksgiving into the
Christmas season. I would recommend a viewing of the 1947 version of this film.
Alice's Restaurant
This could be considered the
classic of Thanksgiving cinema. Also, bonus points if you know all
the words to the song.
Hannah and Her Sisters
If you're a
Woody Allen fan, then this certainly should be your go-to
Thanksgiving movie. It features not one, but two Thanksgiving scenes.
I'm pretty sure Woody himself would want you to have a course for
each time Thanksgiving dinner is portrayed on screen.
Last but not least,
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
It
doesn't matter how old or young you are, you can't go wrong with this
cartoon classic. Charlie Brown and his ragtag group of friends never
disappoint.
Should you decide to trade football for
a movie this year, make sure you consult with the rest of your
friends and family before you take over the television. Fort Thomas
Matters is not responsible for any remote control-related injuries.
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