It's A Wonderful Life is a Timeless Classic
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- Connor and Beau discuss the moral philosophy of Frank Capra’s Christmas classic, It’s A Wonderful Life (1946), and the themes of their festive favourites.
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I've watched 'It's a Wonderful Life' every Christmas for over 35 years. I still cry watching it every single time.
I grew up in the town where Jimmy Stewart grew up too. The Jimmy Stewart Museum (they take advantage of his name as much as possible...J.S. Airport, J.S. Blvd...) anywho... the museum screened "It's A Wonderful Life" every winter. I can't tell you how many times we all went as a family to watch it back in the late 80s and early 90s.
I hope they still do that. It created so many good memories...
@@gyromurphy that's so cool. His films were on TV in the UK all of the time growing up. The Glen Miller story was another one that I grew up watching and then when I was a little older I discovered his Hitchcock Films and was totally blown away. Jimmy Stewart was a very special person and an amazing Actor.
It's a masterpiece
I always watch a wonderful life too every year. I usually just have popcorn though
The final scene is a tear jerker
That award acceptance speech really puts in perspective how far things like the Oscars have degenerated. Back then the winners didn't see it as an opportunity to grandstand, virtue signal and condemn all of society as bigots. Instead (at least in this case), they showed genuine humility, came across as humble and simply thanked everyone for watching and enjoying their film and nominating them for the award.
The thing was, actors back then where humble, since they lived on the Studio grounds... becoming a set studio property, that was forced to do things to help the studio do new projects, from set up marriages, to PR deals... when a set film with them ,would flop\be not popular , and theirs celeb status would become no money magnet for the studio ... they would be kicked out on the street... with no money on them , since they lived from a tight money budget the studio gave them aka Studio pocket money , they where given to exist\live on ... eat...
Now , actors think they are Gods , above all common men ...since they no longer are tools of the trade, live on the studio grounds ... but are given a set money sum for a set project ... money that can be 100mln$ to just 6k$ and do anything with it... they are still locked in a contract do be on parties , do PR and promote the movie they are in ... but studio has less power over them ...
Now all will ask , so then explain ...why all off them, are now Woke ... social internal standards , to be in a set click\group to get connections for the next project they will be in ... no matter the cost ... even if they had to use theirs own bodies to get on it ... a process that later in life all celebs regret ...you can easily spot them years later with drug\alcohol abuse ... some with high depression ...
I do love the main channel but man the side channel is what I look forward to every week. Cinema, Comics, and History a true blessing.
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Damn, her Oscar speech brought a tear to my eye
Yeah, that was wonderful.
I watched this in theaters just a few days ago. It usually gets screened at the movies somewhere around this time. I watch it every year. Jimmy Stewart was such a fine actor.
Years ago I saw Lost Horizon in theater. It was an event. Everyone clapped at the end. Kind of funny to think about how things were before everything became so fractured. Just an ordinary Saturday in a movie theater and people actually came together for a brief moment.
I love his everyman roles. His character in "The man who shot Liberty Valence" is among my favorites
The interesting thing about his performance in this is that he sawed it as a way of healing from the war. (He flew combat missions as a bomber pilot). And his big outburst where he destroys his office was just him letting everything he had pent up from the war out.
The film is a masterpiece, plain and simple.
Watched for the first time last night. A fantastic movie
I hope it’s not your last time watching it at Christmastime! It’s going to be a staple in my household when I have kids 😌
Did you weep with joy at the end?
I'm just sitting here thinking about the ending, and the tears are already welling-up.
One of those films that define Christmas a cult classic
Looking back to the past decades, everything during the 1900s and you get a clear sense of a people, of cultures, of a time period. Everything after 2000 feels like a muddy creek, there is no culture, no common ground among our fellow neighbor. People are ruthless to each other now on a scale that I just don't see anywhere in the 1900s. The world feels like a cold, bleak place compared to world we see in "It's a Wonderful Life."
I’m a truck, driver and a good size town I go around meeting people young people, especially certain young men seem to be angry some hopeless some doing good but when I find older men and women and I asked them about their childhood they’re just amazed with how things are changed, Rapidly and that we can’t get along with each other and they’re perplexed why?
She's usually cast in super wholesome roles, because of that I think it flies under the radar just how good looking Donna Reed was. Good for the "why we fight" and the girl who waited for Johnny to come home kind of fare. I'm not saying every movie. Actress' with that kind of image had to fight for the gritty From Here to Eternity type roles. But, that face...
Every time a bell rings, and angel gets it's wings.
Every time a bell rings, Loafer gets 2 drinks in.
It's certainly one of my personal favourites.
1946 is one of the best years for cinema and by remarkable coincidence the three best films of the year - It's a Wonderful Life, The Best Years of Our Lives, and A Matter of Life and Death - all have the word "life" in the titles. Very apt for the year following the end of WW2.
You're the first person I've found to mention A Matter of Life and Death, most have never heard of it; not even under the title it was given when released in the US: Stairway to Heaven.
Such a lovely and heartwarming film. I just watched it again yesterday and it always hits me in the feels
My fiancé introduced me to this movie last year, we’re going to watch it with our kids eventually. I can’t believe I went so long without watching this classic
My best friend in high school talked about this movie a lot. And it was only last Christmas that I actually sat down and watched it. I love it. I'm with you, can't believe it's taken me so long to watch this classic.
Somewhere a bell rang, and your guardian angel pushed the button on your remote on your behalf.
Best scene ever the savings and loan during the Bank Run, more people need to see just that scene
I've used that scene before to explain fractional reserve banking. 😁
I love this film.
My Wife introduced this movie to me when we started going out, and we have now watched it every year for the last 12 years. My favorite Christmas movie :)
This is one of two Christmas movies I watch every year, nearly brings me to tears every year when George has his breakdown
Me too. Bet the other one is A Christmas Carol (1951) with Alistair Sim?
@@terryomalley1974 Nah its die hard
Earlier this year I found out to my wild disbelief that Frank Capra was a life long Republican.
When I watched it the other day my reaction was "Holy crap, Potter is FDR!"
I have gotten into multiple IRL arguments for saying, ' Potter represents socialism'. Once you see it, you can't unsee it.
@@beinnice1356 Christian charity is often compared to socialism if looked at purely from a macro perspective. Not saying your wrong in your assessment because I dint know enough about the movie.
@@michaels7325 Anyone that equates charity to socialism is either a socialist pretending they are similar to trick someone else or they are choosing to trick themselves into supporting socialism. Not saying that applies to you. I don't know you and wish you well.
@@beinnice1356 Perhaps but have you looked around America lately. Again though the point pertains to a macro level. People who don't care to inform themselves compare those two all the time. Thats why there is literally 1 million plus Google links to people arguing why Christian charity is not socialism.
@@michaels7325 Like I said, I have had to argue this point more than once with people just where one movie is concerned. Actually never googled it because I always assumed it would just be people conflating the two the way people do in real life. Thanks for that information.
Heart, hope and love. That's what this film inspires!
George Bailey is arguably the most heroic fictional character of all time , he really did lay down his life for his friends and family.
It's definitely up there with Citizen Kane as one of the most important films of the 40s.
By promoting communism?
@@fredbloggs5902 It promotes Christian charity not communism.
@@richardcahill1234 it portrays a blatantly anti-capitalist view of Potter and attempts to blame him for all the obviously pre-existing shortcomings of many of the other characters.
@@richardcahill1234 It also is a pretty good condemnation of socialism. Potter wanting everyone, but him, to own nothing and be happy would make him an OG WEF supporter.
I guess, George collecting interest on loans that allow people to purchase homes and businesses, isn't capitalism.
It's a Wonderful Life was in the Top 10 at the US box office last weekend. I believe it's the oldest film ever to do so.
Says a great deal about modern cinema when a 76 year old film can make a Top Ten. It also helps that it's a great movie.
@@md_vandenberg tbf that id what happens yo art over time. Most era's have a handful that survive as classics and are read/viewed decades later at high or even higher rates. There is many examples but its a wonderful life is definently one
After accounting for inflation Gone With the Wind is still #1 on all metrics. Before VCRs or televised movies it was the only movie that would be shown without question every year in theaters across the country.
I just saw this in theater the other night. It really made me feel like it was Christmas time.
"i hope i can be a credit to my race" holy smokes
I love the line from Martini the barkeep in the non-George universe:
We serve HARD drinks for men who wanna get drunk FAST, and we DON'T need any characters to give the place 'atmosphere'. Or do I need to slip you a LEFT for a convincer?
"You must mean two other trees".
It's a wonderful Life, Mr. Smith goes to Washington, 12 Angry Men. Watching these now feel like opening a time capsule to another time in America. Some that were unabashedly patriotic and had no qualms about showing just how American they were. As though, despite the alleged rampant racism and prejudice, the stories American were telling themselves were more hopeful and idealistic. That no matter all that, we could get along and overcome it.
It's strange, watching an image of a nation that no longer exists. Like something has been lost, but I can't define what, as I was never around to experience it.
I'd add On the Waterfront to that list
Cheer up Lil' Buddy, its Christmas. Turn that frown upside down and you'll turn your luck back around.
I imagine it's a similar feeling to what I get watching old British shows, stuff like The Sweeney or Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads are such time capsules of an age when Britain was still British and people hadn't fallen into a degenerative cesspit like they have nowadays.
@@handles_are_a_bit_rubbish The Lavender Hill Mob, The Lady Killers, The Blue Lamp.
My mother was born in 1932 Mississippi and raised by a black nanny... Mandy... Mandy was definitely loved, paid well and was an integral part of the family!!
My point is that racism has always been rare.
Yep, it's a classic. They show it at Thanksgiving to begin the Holiday Season. 🎶🎅🤶🦌⛄🎄⭐
It always will be. Merry Christmas 🎁 🎄 everyone!!! For unto us a child is born…
Merry Christmas to you too.
Congratulations. Boy or girl??
@@beinnice1356 Ha ha… no no I meant the birth of Christ the Savior. It’s an old Carol didn’t you know?
It's a Wonderful Life is one of my favourites. Here are some more recommended festive films from the same period:
The Bishop's Wife (1947) - David Niven is the bishop, Loretta Young his wife and Cary Grant an angel.
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) - Maureen O'Hara, Natalie Wood and Edmund Gwenn with a great court case at the end to prove that Kris Kringle is Santa Claus.
Scrooge (1951) - Alastair Sim in the definitive portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge (along with Michael Caine).
It Happened on 5th Avenue. Kind of a niche film but very well done. I can only watch it so many times though.
A Christmas Story (1983) is good.
If you fail to weep with joy at the end, there's something wrong with you.
*_"Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings" Sigh ..._*
"He wasn't there to save them, because you weren't there to save him."
Touche Clarence, you winged SOB.
That line always makes me weep.
I mean - JEEEZUS - I've got tears coming right now and I'm only thinking about it.
if you can watch this film and not cry you are dead inside.
That movie reminds me of my father sooooo much.
Hatties speech was impressive
Something I noticed on my last rewatch, there is another African American couple who come and give money to George at the end. Not the housemaid, Annie, but a random couple never seen before.
They are only in the "colourized" version.
I feel ashamed.
@@beinnice1356 Give us a trigger warning before you drop a Dad Joke like that, will ya
It's one the best films ever made.
Definitely one of the Christmas movies ever
I know I shouldn't admit it but, this is the only movie where I prefer the colourized version. It is so well shot that every frame looks like a painted Christmas postcard.
Look at where we are and tell me ww2 wasnt a war for the soul of the west and we sided with communists.
I suggest you read the Motion Picture Production Code. It does NOT require criminals to be punished; audiences did. The Code specifically stated that crime need not necessarily be punished provided it is made clear to the audience that it is wrong and does not inspire admiration or imitation.
Hee-haw Lotus Eaters!
Every Christmas
I dreamed a dream of time gone by 🎶
There’s just something special about things filmed in black and white. 📽🎞
A Wonderful Life is definitely one of the christmas films of all time.
watched it with the family every year for the last 20 years at Christmas.... only found a colourised version of it but the black and white is best
I love this movie and watch it every year.
How does almost nobody notice this movie shows George following the 10 commandments while Potter violates them??
Please list the occasions in the film where Potter violates each of the ten.
@@fredbloggs5902 Try, watching the movie and looking for those. I didn't say he violates all ten. The movie does show him stealing, coveting, he lies to swears out a warrant against George. His actions lead directly to George wishing he had never been born. In that world George doesn't save two lives. As a result of Potter's actions not only do those two boys die but "every man on the transport died" and the pharmacist served 20 years for murder. Violet becomes a prostitute. He doesn't dishonour his father but is shown repeatedly insulting and dishonouring George's father. There are many other examples. I am saying is, it's throughout the entire movie and you aren't noticing it and you are wanting me to list the entire movie. Why not ask for all the examples of George choosing to not break the commandments instead?
@@beinnice1356 you’re confusing the results of George not existing with those resulting of the actions by Potter.
Cluelessness confirmed.
Blocked.
@@fredbloggs5902 Blocking me. Leftist snowflake stereotype confirmed.
CONNOR BRAVO (Just needs sunglasses, lol)
Jimmie Stewart crying saying "I want to live" 😰
Tears in my eyes right now, just thinking about it. Literally.
To my Brother, the richest man in town.
"You look like the kind of angel I'd get".
I shall get to watch it this year now the ex has bogged off 😆 🤣
SNL back when it was a comedy show did an amusing take on the end of this film.
"Let's go over to Potters!"
Hot damn I didn't know there was a time where there was an award acceptance speech that could invoke any emotion other than boredom or general gut rot.
I wish the bank examiner and guy with the warrant had payed Mr. Potter and his books a visit before wheeling him off to prison.
Didn't watch the film until recently. Saw bits of it inserted in Home Alone or Gremlins but never got any interest in watching. It is a great movie and my family did enjoy it too.
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Hatty was such a good actress.
If the film was made today, the portrayal of the black woman donating to George with her wide eyed look and demeanour would be immediately condemned as ‘ism’ despite those same characteristics being regularly shown in TV ads today.
If it was made today, George would be black.
@@possiblepilotdeviation5791 good point
"A Christmas Carol".... please?
It's the best story of regret, time, and the weight of your choices in western canon as far as I'm concerned.
Scrooge get Red Pilled on Christian charity. Its fantastic.
Bah… Humbug!
One of Michael Caine's best roles. I will not give way on this.
It's a wonderful life is a fantasy we wish were true.....that a selfless average joe would find a selfless gorgeous wife, and towns people would remember his deeds to help him in trouble. A great movie, but a fantasy.
always thought potter was an attempt to portray the stereotypical "evil capitalist" but he came off as more like a hitler or stalin to me.
I think we are seeing what is there while others are seeing what they choose to see.
To put the money in today's dollars Potter offered George a roughly $300,000 per year salary and Uncle Billy lost roughly $122,000.
Correct, imagine the good that George could have done for the community with his $300,000/year as opposed to taking his salary out of the savings&loan capital (as he must have done).
@@fredbloggs5902 I doubt Potter would have let George run it his way and being in that close a association with Potter would only taint George's soul little by little. He made the right choice.
@@readhistory2023 George may have shown Potter ways to make more money while being better for the community.
@@readhistory2023 It was a 3 year contract. Without George, the savings and loan would have been gone. Potter would own the entire town and George would be jobless. People who think George could do more good by taking the deal can't do simple math.
@@fredbloggs5902 He tells Potter he lives on $45 a week which is about $48,000 a year in today's money. Solidly middle-class, and don't forget he has the Platonic ideal of a 1950s housewife in Mary who turned that broken-down building into a home and raised four wonderful children while being a pillar of the community herself.
It's such a great movie, and yet it's maligned as too old fashioned and too saccharine.
It's NOT saccharine though, if you look at George's life as a long struggle to not give up and do the right thing.
And we're seeing the old traditional values of a dedication to God, morality, and decency have far more merit than the hedonism and hypocrisy of modern "values".
I'll be honest. I finally watched this movie a few years ago and I didn't think much of it. Everybody talks about how heartwarming but it's as false as most movies. Hollywood- then or now- wasn't about to release a movie that tells the main character that he wasted his life and he would be better off dead. Of course instead we get a lovely piece of schmaltz about a loving, grateful community that only existed in Frank Capra's dreams.
I'm glad I'm not you.
@@possiblepilotdeviation5791 Anybody who fails to weep tears of joy at the end is a borderline psychopath.
My personal favorite part is the bipolar nature of the main character.
I don't watch it because the winter solstice is too dark. Baby Jesus is a happy thing
Please watch the movie and enlighten yourself.
The first three minutes of this was an actually pretty decent conversation about a great film… and then you ruined it with infantile culture war crap.
This channel is getting increasingly nostalgic and naval gazing. You Can never get the past back and you wouldn’t want it if you could. I’d love to see more focus on building a better future instead of the misery porn and maudlin reminiscence that seems to be every other video.
You would never want to get the past back if you could? Lucky you, Phil - apparently you’ve never lost anyone you love.
@@RosiG73 deliberately misunderstanding me does you no favours either.
@@PhilipNelson1991 Words matter. I did not “deliberately misunderstand” them but rather simply pointed out the flaw in your criticism. You doubling down only proves my point more.
Yes, I would want it if I could get it, and the only way to realistically build a better future is to look back on the pillars that supported society in the past.
Then go elsewhere, Phil. After all, you're not needed here.
The reality is that the best outcome would have been if George had accepted Potter’s job offer.
The reality is that you don't know that.
Maybe for George, but Bedford Falls would've turned to crap.
Like many modern cities in the US and the UK.
Screen play and music written by Js. Kanye told me Js are bad. This is confusing.
It's a leftist movie
The guy on the rights voice is irritating
Would that be your right or my right.
@@beinnice1356 your right
@@MrBoxing360 Of course I am. About what??
@@beinnice1356 your, not you're, someone who is right would know the difference.
@@MrBoxing360 You just don't like me because I am on the right.
It's a classic religious nonsense, yes
Did you enjoy it?
.
Nothing actually religious about this movie.
Spiritual yes, but not religious.
I believe Hattie McDaniels was one of the earliest double box tickers being on the other bus as well!😶
There's been a woman led remake in late 70's/early 80's coz I saw it. Set in that time frame!
It Happened One Christmas, made for TV in 1977. It even has Orson Wells. It's on TH-cam. I'm going to watch it. I'm not planning suicide.
@@ferulebezel
Ty, I had an Orson inkling but my false memories are a problem, n that might've been a Mork n Mindy crossed wire!🤣🤣🤣
K, I watched it. It's good but backs up what I've been trying to make an old saw, "If you can't name what's wrong with the original, don't bother with a remake.". It was really just superfluous. The sex change was pointless and necessitated further pointless changes and the removal of some of the things I really liked in the original.
Had I seen this without the original with which to compare it, I would not have found it note worthy.
@@kieron63 I believe you're thinking of Jonathan Winters.
Timeless classics always give me that tingly gay feeling.