| A Christmas Story (1983),
				Director: Steve Gordon, rated PG 
						Sometimes Christmas is about getting what you really 
						want. 
				
				  Starring: Melinda 
				Dillon, Darren McGavin, Peter Billingsley, Scott Schwartz, Tedde 
				Moore, Ian Petrella, Tedde Moore, R. D. Robb, Zack Ward 
				DML Rating: 
				★★★★★★★★★★ 
				- perfect 
				"In the heat of battle my 
				father wove a tapestry of obscenities that as far as we know 
				is 
				still hanging in space over Lake Michigan." - adult Ralphie, 
				narrating 
				Why watch this? 
				It's packed with memories we all experienced growing up. 
				Plot Summary: Set in 
				the 1940s, the film follows a young boy named Ralphie whose 
				fervent Christmas wish is a Red Ryder BB gun. Despite warnings 
				that he'll shoot his eye out, Ralphie embarks on various 
				humorous attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and even 
				Santa Claus. The film also features relatable childhood 
				experiences and family dynamics leading up to Christmas Day. Dad's Preview: 
				This film captures the holidays for many families from the end 
				of World War II through the early 1970's - certainly a simpler 
				time in the USA. Ralphie and his little brother can't wait until Christmas. 
				He must endure school 
				his annoying sibling, bullies, parents that won't listen, 
				and a full-body pink bunny suit. This warm family classic offers 
				a lot of comedic yuletide cheer, year after year. 
						 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; MGM/UA Entertainment Company
 
						
						
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