For our December film club we are watching the 2022 musical comedy Spirited, hosted by Deb & Rob Britt in their home at 5 pm on Sunday, December 7th.
For the second year we opted to watch a holiday classic rather than watch a new film in theaters. Movie club members nominated films, then voted for their top 5. Here are the nominated films, in order of how they did in the poll, with their voting points in parentheses:
Spirited (53)
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (47)
Elf (45)
The Ref (43)
Love Actually (41)
A Christmas Carol (40)
Scrooged (37)
Christmas in Connecticut (35)
A Christmas Story (33)
Red One (33)
The Polar Express (32)
What Christmas (28)
The Gathering (26)
A Nightmare Before Christmas (24)
Home Alone (23)
The Santa Clause (23)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (15)
It’s A Wonderful Life (9)
Spirited is a reimagining of A Christmas Carol in which the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects a new “perp” each year to redeem, only to find himself challenged by Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds), a charismatic but morally slippery media consultant who may be beyond saving. As Present attempts to guide Clint through the usual ghostly lessons, Clint turns the tables, prompting Present to confront his own unresolved past and question the entire redemption system. Filled with big musical numbers, sharp humor, and an unexpectedly earnest heart, the film explores whether people—and even ghosts—can truly change.
Join us to watch the movie amongst friends. Deb and Rob are at 1236 Downer Dr on James Island. You can park on the street, but please don’t block any of the neighbors’ driveways.
We will order pizza, but you are also invited to bring any snacks, treats or beverages you’d like to share.
Please RSVP so we know how many to expect. You can RSVP on Meetup or by emailing shl@lowcountryhumanists.org