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The 12 Days of Holiday movies, day 3

Day 3 gives us THE PREACHER’S WIFE, a remake of the original The Bishop’s Wife.


A cleric (Courtney B. Vance) begins to doubt himself and is visited by an angel (Denzel Washington). The heavenly emissary is supposed to help the good reverend over his midlife crisis, but he is distracted by the cleric’s lovely young wife (Whitney Houston).

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The 12 days of Holiday Movies, day 2

Day two of my ambitious 12 days brings you A CHRISTMAS STORY

Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a “Red Ryder air rifle.” Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact.

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