It's A Wonderful Life

Five Stars: ˜˜˜˜˜

This beloved film is everything post-war America believed in: that sometimes the little guy wins, that faith matters, that family is important, and that miracles happen. Everyone knows this Christmas story, which has become a classic; each year we watch it to remind ourselves what life is all about in this crazy, scary, modern world—and that somebody has to stand up to the Potters and Hitlers of today. Perhaps 1946 wasn’t so very different from today after all.

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MEMORABLE QUOTES

“This is a very interesting situation! A man doesn't get in a situation like this every day, not in Bedford Falls anyway… maybe I could sell tickets?”

“Is this the ear you can’t hear out of? George Bailey, I’ll love you till the day I die.”

“I’ve been saving this money for a divorce in case I ever get a husband!”

Mr. Smith Goes To Washington

Five Stars: ˜˜˜˜˜

Every kid wants to grow up to change the world and in this 1939 classic, one guy gets the chance to do just that. A twist of fate lands Jimmy Stewart in Washington as a senator and he’s all starry-eyed to get started making a difference—only to discover that the ideals he’s been championing are subject to procedure and policy and politics. After all the fancy parties are over, he must rediscover his faith in the very people and principles that are America.

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MEMORABLE QUOTES

“I wouldn't give you two cents for all your fancy rules if, behind them, they didn't have a little bit of plain, ordinary, everyday kindness and a little looking out for the other fellow, too.”

“I know, it was a wonderful party, and your suit went over big, and she looked beautiful, and when you left she said, ‘Thank you, Mr. Smith,’ but it was the way she said it, you nearly fell through the floor.”

“I let him talk me into staying. Secretary to a leader of little squirts! Why? Because I need the job and a new suit of clothes!”