It's a Wonderful Life is a legitimate classic. It's aired every year around the holidays, and its message is as inspiring now as it was when it was released in 1946.
It's a timeless tale of a man who feels his life has been unfulfilled. He's missed out on the world travels he swore he'd take; he's missed out on college to bailout his father's fledgling savings and loan; and he was unable to serve in World War II due to a childhood injury.
Despite those opportunities lost, George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) is simply a great man. Yet for all the good he does, there is something missing. He is unable to see the true impact of his deeds. Cue the heavy sentimentality.
This all may sound a little hokey, but it's not. Bailey's life is indeed fulfilled through the many lives he's touched. Once you watch it, one of those lives will be your own.
So sit back, have a good cry while drinking a Tropicália IPA from Creature Comforts Brewing Co., and lock Uncle Billy in a closet! I, the Thunderous Wizard (@WriterTLK), Capt. Cash, Chumpzilla, Mayor McCheese and a special guest are toasting to George Bailey—the richest man in town!
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Summer Catch – Strike’s Out Looking
Werewolves Within – Guess Wholf?
Renfield – Wiccan Tumblr for the Win
The Blackening – Enter the Game Room
Any Given Sunday – Steamin’
Dazed and Confused – L-I-V-I-N!
The Replacements – Chicks Dig Scars
The Faculty – Skat Man
Heavyweights – We’re Feeling Skinny, Tony
Wet Hot American Summer – Show Us the Fever
Indian Summer – Dirty Dogs
Sleepaway Camp – Dude Looks Like a Lady
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny – One Last Ride
Mac and Me – We’re Not Loving It
Heartbeeps – Request for Humor Denied
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace – Cast It into the Sun
Tiptoes – We Know What We Are!
Fast X – You Made One Mistake ... You Never Took Our Mics
X-Men Origins: Wolverine – Declawed
Rocky V – Punch Drunk
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