Rules:
1. At any time during the month, on your own blog post a scene from a book or film that matches the prompt, including a link back here in your post.
2. Make sure to come back and leave a link to your entry in the box on this post. That's it!
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December's prompt is:
Scene by a Christmas tree
Believe it or not, it took me like an extra week to post this as I had my chosen scene in mind, but wasn't exactly sure how to form it into a prompt. Then I decided to just be masterfully original and go with the above. (And I'm enjoying keeping things very simple and traditional round here this year. So in the end it all works. xD)
Full admission, I'm not a fan of a few of the dance numbers in White Christmas -- and in other ways as well it's not a perfect film -- but, come the ending, I'm always misty-eyed. The loyalty and camaraderie (all hearkening back to everything the men were going through at the beginning) is just a tear-jerker.
(Special edit re the song and dance interludes: As much as I like to skip some numbers, I equally love Other Ones, so... I'm always conflicted where it falls on my list.)
Plus, about halfway through this last time, I realized that Betty Haynes (played by Rosemary Clooney) is one of my all time favorite characters in classic cinema.
But let us focus. Back to the ending.
There are the red dresses...
But the entire ending is iconic. *mild spoilers and speaking with deliberate obtuseness* I just love the whole metaphorical imagery / dialogue Betty and Bob (Bing Crosby) develop throughout, epitomized by Betty's surprise gift at the end. {{melting}} And then the backdrop lifting... and the snow... *end spoilers*
All absolutely epic and iconic. And so festive. *happy sigh*
Have you seen White Christmas? 💚
You can pop your links below:
🎄 Can't wait to see what y'all come up with and have fun! 🎄
I haven't seen White Christmas, but it looks like a fun time! (Except for the dancer. She needs different pointe shoes :() I hope to have my Inklings post up soon, but I'm just dropping in to let you know that I tagged you for the Sunshine Award. No pressure, but here's the link if you want to give it a go!
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I agree, I usually go back and forth about what I think of this film, but I think I've landed on enjoying it (but if I were on my own I would skip the Minstrel Song scene in a heartbeat. xD)
ReplyDeleteCute prompt! Nothing comes to mind immediately but I'll work on it. :D
Oh, also, I tagged you if you want to talk about more Christmas movies: https://moviesmeetmatch.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-christmas-movies-tag-black-white.html
Very merry Christmas, Heidi! I agree that White Christmas isn't perfect, but I do also love Betty's character (and Rosemary Clooney in general; she's such a delightful charismatic actress to watch!). I think her and Bob's romance is more mature and thoughtful than what you usually see in light-hearted romantic comedies like this, which I really like.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite movies! What are the scenes you don't like?
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