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Overlooked Christmas Movies

Posted Dec 15, 07 10:28 AM CST in Arts & Living 

(Newser) – Slate has come up with a list of overlooked Christmas movies to watch out for. Remember, the Christmas party at Nakatomi Plaza is more naughty than nice.

  1. Die Hard (1988)
  2. Yogi's First Christmas (1984)
  3. All That Heaven Allows (1954)
  4. The Ice Harvest (2005)

  1. The Thin Man (1934)
  2. Silent Night, Deadly Night 2: You Better Watch Out (1983)
  3. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
  4. Miracle (2004)
  5. Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
  6. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
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