16 JAYPLAY THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS A winter classic reborn Among the many cultural contributions of Charles Dickens, the most frequently witnessed may be "A Christmas Carol." The story gave us several characters and themes that have become touchstones in pop culture: Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bath humbly" and the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, among others. Besides spawning an abundance of Disney characters, this Dickens classic also led directly to the creation of what has become a holiday film staple, "Scrooged," the 1988 film starring Bill Murray, Carole Kane and Bob Goldswait, has emerged as a December favorite for its comedy, tragedy and ultimate redemption. Murray plays Frank Cross, the cynical television network president overseeing the production of the Dickens work, while wrestling, albeit comically, with his own demons loneliness, overzealous ambition and familial self abandon. The show within a-show quickly invades Frank life, as his deceased predecessor visits him on Christmas Eve and warns of the impending condemnation of Frank's soul. True to Dickensian form, Frank embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, accompanied by clamorous ghosts and heartfelt longing. Frank soon learns to value the importance of family, the dedication of his employees and especially the worth of his lost love. The classic state of characters is complete in this retelling, complete with a struggling family (the Coyotes), a belegender employee (Goldthwait) and an inspirational statement from Tim Tew (nor SCROOGED 1988 101 minutes traveled by gymnas Mary Lee Rutton). Keeping in line with holiday film form, Frank realizes the peril of his chosen path and seeks instead a journey of redemption, making him that rare breed of born-again corporate executive. at times, but what holiday film isn't? The saddness reaches its peak with an ensemble rendition of lacey DeShannon's "Put a Little Love in Your Heart," but the viewer is willing to look beyond it. You can read the script. If you have grown weary of inspiring classics and full-day marathons of tired films, perhaps "Scrooged" deserves to enter your wintertime film catalogue. True, the movie can be a bit sentimental The gift of George (Bailey) It's not easy to turn something upside down, looking at a difficult situation from a different perspective is often the furthest thing from someone's mind. It's easier to think about escaping, to give up, to make it all go away. George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) wanted to do that when he attempted to jump into the trifog river on Christmas Eve in Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" geography. *Girl's problems* were up and finally appeared to be more than the genuinely commassionate character could handle. Planning his suicide was about the only selfish act George committed in the film. He saved his brother, Harry, from drowning and saved his mother, who over the family business after his father died. But a series of events — beyond George's control — have festered and finally haunted him. He faced financial and family problems on Christmas Eve, until Clarence — an angel — jumped into the river first and forced George to save him. George is shown what the world would be like if he never was born. He sees a desolate hometown and sad family members before he expresses his will to "live again." At that time, his wife, Mary (Dona Reed), had also arranged for several charitable donations to cure George's financial troubles. But why is it significant that the film be set during Christmas? Some critics have argued that the ending never saves Georges's probes, as he would still be stuck in a job he never wanted in a town, Bedford Falls, which he has never been able to leave. But Clarence shows George that he was a gift to Bofford Falls his family and friends. IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE 1946 It took a different perspective for George to realize the importance of his life 130 minutes George Bailey was an unrecognized gift because of his selfless acts, but when he finally realized the importance of his life through a new perspective, he was rewarded, as his friends and family were able to treat him to their own gift. "It's a Wonderful Life" matters as a Christmas classic film because it so accurately captures the essence of the Christmas holiday. George and the community of Bedford Falls — through their gifts — come away with a fresh perspective in their lives, which subsequently solves George Bailey's problems. - George Diepenbrock THE UNIVERSITY JAIRY KANSAN TUE 12 NOAH EARLE 10E 12 MORE EARLE MARK BLYTEU • KASEY RAUSCH & FRIENDS WED 13 XCESS XMASS FASHION SHOW WILD MAN VINYLTECH CRABAIN + ECOBOTTOUO GOLF LABEL SOLARX FASHION STATION. 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