Watching White Christmas while we decorate cookies is a family tradition that never fails to get me into the holiday spirit. It's more than just the funny lines, the light-hearted romance, and the classic songs I love, though. For me ... Keep Reading
“Funny Farm:” Chevy Chase’s Cape Cod in the Country
In the comedy Funny Farm, Chevy Chase plays Andy Farmer, a sportswriter who quits his job and buys a house in the country, where he plans to write a novel. The movie takes us through all four seasons in the small town of Redbud, Vermont, ... Keep Reading
The Griswold House in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) gets his wish for a big family Christmas. When his wife Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo) worries that it might not be quite as perfect as he imagines, he says, "Christmas is ... Keep Reading
“Meet Me in St. Louis:” The Victorian on Kensington Avenue
Meet Me in St. Louis is one of my favorite "house movies." It's the Turn of the Century, and the Smith family lives in this grand Second Empire Victorian home on 5135 Kensington Avenue with their five children (and Grandpa!). Let's ... Keep Reading
Pop Quiz: Name These 10 Christmas-Movie Houses
#1: They sing! They dance! They trash your house! (Answer) #2: Panic in Paris. (Answer) #3: Life Swap. (Answer) #4: The old man gets a major award. (Answer) #5: Christmas in Chicago. (Answer) #6: This family is solid as a ... Keep Reading
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