Two years ago I posted a couple of ramblings about Thanksgiving movies. The point was that unlike Halloween and Christmas, there aren't many Turkey Day-themed films. My list contained movies like The Ice Storm and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles that take place around the holiday, but there is a definite dearth of Pilgrim movies (one Spencer Tracy flick, if you're interested).We have to face it. This hearty group of folks who ventured across an ocean in a rickety little boat just ain't that sexy. At least, no one has found the sex and humor in the Pilgrims landing in Massachusetts and throwing a big party with the Indians after a couple of rough winters. Sounds pretty rich for intrigue (and humor) to me.
If you want to check out my Thanksgiving movie lists, here they be:
- Thanksgiving movies: Is there a reason the pickens are slim?
- More turkeys for your Thanksgiving movie enjoyment
Any Thanksgiving movies I'm missing?
I'm still looking for the breakout Pilgrim/Indian/Turkey/Maize film. I appreciate that there is a writers' strike going on here, but surely someone can start working on the definitive Thanksgiving Pilgrim movie, eh? Maybe it will have to be me.
I don't know of any other Thanksgiving films, but there are certainly a lot of turkeys out there.
ReplyDeleteHave a great Thanksgiving celebration with your family and friends, Mary. Will you fit in any wedding shopping?
ReplyDeleteI love Planes, Trains and Automobiles. It's hilarious but also has that mushy, heartwarming part at the end. I think the Addams family movie has a scene in which Wednesday goes to camp and they re-enact the Indians meeting the Pilgrims or something. Don't know if this qualifies it as a T-day movie.
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