by Shannon Lintott
Thanksgiving is coming and another tradition of family, feasts and fun is almost here! After eating all the turkey, potatoes, stuffing and dessert you can muster why not relax in front of your television with the family and enjoy one of these favourite Thanksgiving films:
Winnie the Pooh: Season of Giving
Possibly the cutest thing you can put on your screen this movie, like Charlie Brown, is a great family favourite for all ages. Join the cuddly creatures as they come together to enjoy the tradition.
Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving
Every holiday needs some Charlie Brown and all the Peanuts and this television special is just the thing to gather ‘round the television with the family and help digest all that turkey. Also, it’s short and sweet and great for the little ones.
Pocahontas
While this isn’t technically a Thanksgiving movie it does touch on what thanksgiving is all about. This classic story of nature and love is a great, timeless film that will help the family gather around and appreciate what we get from the earth and what we should be giving back. Also, the animals are cute.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Want something with more laughs and for a slightly older crowd than this classic and amazing comedy is just for you. So start working off that stuffing with chuckles as you get a some what different look at what this holiday is all about.
Home for the Holidays
Maybe less PG and all ages friendly but with it being only a little more ‘risky’ for the family it still has so much to enjoy. If Robert Downey Jr. as a hilarious gay man isn’t enough to win you over than the absolute ridiculousness of some of the scenes will convince you. Once again, start working off all those mashed potatoes and get some ab workouts.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Shannon Lintott works in production at a professional theatre company in Toronto. A recent graduate of the Ryerson Performance Production BFA program, she spends her free time exploring the internet, taking photographs, reading or writing on one of her numerous and addictive websites. The majority of her time is spent watching movies and reviewing them on her movie review blog I Like (good) Movies. Follow Shannon on Twitter.
