I’m not much of a Christmas person myself, but I’d still like to hear some wholesome or funny stories. What is your most memorable, most extraordinary, or simply happiest Christmas memory so far?

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    Seeing a special screening of Brazil in 1984, when no one was sure it was even going to get released.

    I was driving home from the East Coast, saw the ad for the screening in LA (way pre-internet). Now, I could have continued home and seen my family or … who am I kidding? My family was terrible!

    I said my car broke down and couldn’t find a mechanic because … it was Christmas! Maybe that’s not what you’re looking for, but definitely my favourite.

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      That’s exactly what I was looking for, thanks for sharing! It sounds very cozy to flee from the stress into the comforting darkness and silence of a movie theater. You’re probably the only person in the world who now views Brazil as a kind of Christmas movie, I’ll give you that.

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        You’re probably the only person in the world who now views Brazil as a kind of Christmas movie

        Brazil pops up in my Plex feed under the “Christmas” category. I just recently added it to my Plex library, but I still haven’t seen it. I guess I need to watch it today.

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        I’m nothing if not a moviegoer. Most people Die Hard and Christmas Story. Me? Brazil and Tango & Cash (also released Xmas day). So definitely wrong associations …