It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Of course. And who hasn't imagined how this year would have turned out if Ken Starr had never been born? Trivia tip: The names of the cab driver and the cop are Ernie and Bert. Jim Henson was a fan.
Babes in Toyland (1934). Speaking of great comedic duos, Laurel and Hardy wade into the land of Little Bo Peep and save a young damsel from a lecherous old man. Too late, fellas. But the bogeymen are genuinely scary.
And once again, CP is pushing his pet alt-favorite: 29th Street (1991). Christmas in Queens, the first New York Lottery, and some genuinely touching father-son stuff from Anthony LaPaglia and Danny Aiello make this a holiday heart-warmer for anyone who's just a little bored by the reruns. Give it a try. Call your dad. And whatever you rent, rewind. Everyone else will be watching the same movies as you, all over again. Happy Holidays.