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But more still are those that quote from it directly.

Bruce Almighty (2003)

Which clip is it?George asks Mary You want the moon?

Just say the word and Ill throw a lasso around it and pull it down.

Thats a pretty good idea.

Ill give you the moon, Mary.

When she does, it all goes a bit wrong, but at least George Bailey did the trick.

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Is it festive?No.

Its George and Marys romance being played on here, notIts A Wonderful Lifes Christmas setting.

The pre-credits gag proves thatIts A Wonderful Lifeis so lovely it melts even the most hardened cynics.

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Is it festive?Big yes.

Its set on Christmas Eve and even features a cameo from a mysterious man named Kris Kringle.

Whats its purpose?To make us weep buckets.

Teacher says Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings line.

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Whats its purpose?Ironic juxtaposition.

Is it festive?Its set at Christmas, but theres no goodwill to all men in this one.

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Whats its purpose?We simply cant say.

Is it festive?Nope.

Whats the matter with you two guys?

You were here on my wedding night.

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Whats its purpose?This ones meta.

Is it festive?Well, Elmo does save Christmas, so thats a yes.

When Billy asks why shes upset, she nods to the television, explaining that its a sad film.

Those onions shes chopping probably dont help.

Is it festive?Are you kidding?

Its one of the greatest Christmas-set films out there.

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Is it festive?ItsHome Alone.

Is it festive?You bet.

Central Park, snow, pigeons, a toy shop robbery, the whole festive enchilada.

Whats its purpose?Charity.

In an earlier scene, Michael cut off his wings, hence all the wing chat.

Is it festive?Not particularly.

Nor is it much cop, if were honest.

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Whats its purpose?Contrast.

Is it festive?It is not.

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Whats its purpose?Fun and japes.

Is it festive?Nah, its just for fun.

Is it festive?No.

This homage isnt about Christmas, its more showing adoration for the film.

National Lampoons Christmas Vacation (1989)

Which clip is it?The Auld Lang Syne finale.

Youll see Rusty (Johnny Galecki) watching the film before the Griswold familys relatives arrive.

(Incidentally, this isnt the only time young Johnny Galecki watches Capras film on-screen.)

When he isnt around, he leaves an awful hole doesnt he?.

Is it festive?Its sort of miserable, so judging byEastendersstandards, yes, its festive.

As mentioned above, this marks Johnny Galeckis second appearance on this list.

Is it festive?Yup.

Its a typically cynical on top but affecting underneathRoseanne-style festive episode.

Whats its purpose?Its a cynical gag.

Enough already, before switching it straight off.

Is it festive?Not one iota.

Whats its purpose?We couldnt say.

Italian director Dario Argentos 1993 giallo thriller is about a serial murderer who garrottes people when its rainy out.

Whats its purpose?Dark comedy.

Ray Liotta plays a crazed killer in this airplane-set thriller, which takes place at Christmas.

A planeful of corpses propped up and watching the Capra favourite?

Thats a hard image to shake off.

Is it festive?Er, no.

Batman says, You know, Ive never seen that.

I could never get past the title.

Men Behaving Badly (US) Gift Of JamiBrenda and the guys are watching the film on TV.

Incidentally,The Greatest Giftis the name of the short story from which Capras film was adapted.