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Under discussion:

The Ref  (1994)

I’m willing to bet that a vast majority have never even heard of The Ref. It’s another Christmas movie (yes…I’m obsessed), and it is f-u-n-n-y. Denis Leary is at his best as the exasperated thief. Kevin Spacey and Judy Davis are brilliant as a bickering couple. There is some great commentary & insight into the human condition. In other words, it makes you think and laugh at the same time. That’s a good combo in my universe. Leary’s bumbling partner in crime is played by the same guy that played Al Neri in The Godfather trilogy.

Under discussion:

Miracle on 34th Street  (1947)

I’m referring specifically to the 1947 B&W original, not the 1994 remake (although as far as remakes go it was a pretty decent flick). Any movie centered around Santa Claus and that also criticizes the commercialization of Christmas is okay with me.

Under discussion:

Jerry Maguire  (1996)

A sports movie with a heart. Probably Cruise’s finest performance (before he became a religious whack job and abducted sweet lil Katie Holmes). I’m a sports nut, so the framework of the film was appealing, and the cameos were a nice touch. The kid is freakin’ adorable. Renee Zellweger has never been more appealing. This movie had me at hello…..but I won’t go so far as to say it completes me.