tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post9013428109445889851..comments2023-11-02T10:01:01.579-04:00Comments on 30 Days of Decadence: The Romance of ScroogeValerie Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11761558020418265338noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-46213936992499563692012-01-03T14:22:48.307-05:002012-01-03T14:22:48.307-05:00Prizes are as follows (drawn from a stocking by my...Prizes are as follows (drawn from a stocking by my 3yo):<br /><br />booklover0226 - paperback of A Christmas Carol<br /><br />Kathryn Merkel - DVD of the 1951 version<br /><br />elaing8 - Mystery Prize, which is an ebook copy of my Christmas novella Unwrapping Scrooge.<br /><br />Barbara Elsborg - Your name was originally drawn for the DVD, but I notice you are in the UK and this is Region 1, and unlikely to work - so I offer you an ebook copy of Unwrapping Scrooge, as well.<br /><br />I will be emailing the winners today or this evening. If any of them decline their prizes, I will return to the stocking. :)<br /><br />Thanks, all, and have a wonderful New Year.<br />- AHAnne Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165000490599147009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-27500668642846488742012-01-03T14:13:10.342-05:002012-01-03T14:13:10.342-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anne Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165000490599147009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-71884323561957208092011-12-27T19:47:00.370-05:002011-12-27T19:47:00.370-05:00Thanks for all the comments, folks. I'm happy ...Thanks for all the comments, folks. I'm happy to meet you all.<br /><br />Hopefully whoever wins isn't an anti-Christmas-movies-in-January sort. Oh well, books and DVDs don't spoil, so they can wait.<br /><br />Picking the winner on Jan 2!Anne Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165000490599147009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-42699053553525661652011-12-27T14:57:48.811-05:002011-12-27T14:57:48.811-05:00So many good versions of A Christmas Carol. I thi...So many good versions of A Christmas Carol. I think my favorite is the Alister Sims. I remember going to see it at the University where my grandmother used to work, when I was little. They showed it in the gymnasium & we sat up in the balcony, front row. I remember just about hanging over the balcony wall, trying to get closer to the screen & my grandmother being in full panic mode.<br /><br />drainbamaged.gyzmo at gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564123676711805131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-69966367715609452862011-12-21T22:03:24.725-05:002011-12-21T22:03:24.725-05:00I know that I have seen the Bill Murray version bu...I know that I have seen the Bill Murray version but I don't think I have seen any other versions of this. Have a great holiday season!<br />manning_j2004 at yahoo dot comJune M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14929817630779731177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-83524308321505888892011-12-08T21:28:19.695-05:002011-12-08T21:28:19.695-05:00In my mind, Kale is, "Scrooge reborn as a ner...In my mind, Kale is, "Scrooge reborn as a nerdy British Johnny Depp dressed in wool."<br /><br />I dunno - that works for me. ;)Anne Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165000490599147009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-81982585193675032282011-12-08T21:26:44.351-05:002011-12-08T21:26:44.351-05:00The Alastair Sims, Patrick Stewart and Bill Murray...The Alastair Sims, Patrick Stewart and Bill Murray ones I love. I didn't warm up too well to the Reginald Owens one, but I have it on DVD - I should give it another shot this weekend.<br /><br />And, Elena - I think I love you. :D<br /><br />(Kale is one of my favourite Scrooges, too, but I'm most certainly biased.)Anne Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165000490599147009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-10656484932203284262011-12-08T21:05:12.002-05:002011-12-08T21:05:12.002-05:00I have to say after reading your excerpt, your Kal...I have to say after reading your excerpt, your Kale McKinnon might be my favorite.<br /><br />elena(at)elenagray.comElena Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034030849453783732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-5028299087588832332011-12-08T19:30:49.866-05:002011-12-08T19:30:49.866-05:00I feel sympathy for Scrooge and his life that was ...I feel sympathy for Scrooge and his life that was devoid of affection. The one chance he had at love he blew. So I can understand his attitude even though I don't like it. His redemption though is heartwarming to see and endeared him to me.<br /><br />My favorite Scrooge is Patrick Stewart. He's dramatic and a bit of a hottie with his accent and debonair attitude. Make it so Number One.<br /><br />joderjo402 AT gmail DOT comThe Scarf Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909550720063326180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-84883090237745839642011-12-08T17:51:05.089-05:002011-12-08T17:51:05.089-05:00Actually, I just remembered my son played Tiny Tim...Actually, I just remembered my son played Tiny Tim in a school production and forgot ALL his words. I could hear the teacher prompting him for every line. That version of the Christmas Carol has to be my favorite!Barbara Elsborghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15825994197656747262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-12074555347983530322011-12-08T17:35:13.106-05:002011-12-08T17:35:13.106-05:00I like both the Alistair Sims and Reginald Owen...I like both the Alistair Sims and Reginald Owen's versions.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Tracey D<br />booklover0226 at gmail dot combooklover0226https://www.blogger.com/profile/17837337361837154604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-83416679406189696252011-12-08T16:21:57.457-05:002011-12-08T16:21:57.457-05:00What a great post.
The version with Alistair Sims ...What a great post.<br />The version with Alistair Sims is my favorite. Its the only one I will watch.<br /><br />Happy Holidays!!<br />elaing8(at)netscape(dot)netelaing8https://www.blogger.com/profile/01040778428228318383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-88604229335457853482011-12-08T13:09:54.415-05:002011-12-08T13:09:54.415-05:00Oh, yeah. Bill's version. Probably for Carol K...Oh, yeah. Bill's version. Probably for Carol Kane...she was so good!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517092592545660754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-33639562005370198042011-12-08T12:37:21.764-05:002011-12-08T12:37:21.764-05:00Oh yes! I also liked Patrick Stewart's 1999 ve...Oh yes! I also liked Patrick Stewart's 1999 version. The guy who played Cratchit (Richard Grant) was one of my favourite Cratchits of all time. Joel Grey's ghost of Christmas past was lovely, as well. It's a solid version, and very true to the book. If people haven't seen it yet, they should.<br /><br />The Walt Disney one was pretty great, too. One of the few versions I don't own (yet), though. :)Anne Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165000490599147009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-53415871460096727602011-12-08T12:30:28.148-05:002011-12-08T12:30:28.148-05:00I LOVE Bill Murray in Scrooged! I also like Patric...I LOVE Bill Murray in Scrooged! I also like Patrick Stewart's portrayal in the mini-series. It isn't Christmas without watching A Christmas Carol. I also like Mickey's Christmas Carol with Mickey, Donald, Goofy and the gang. ;)<br /><br />geishasmom73 AT yahoo DOT comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-85530011560632658722011-12-08T11:33:12.259-05:002011-12-08T11:33:12.259-05:00Hee hee hee - I've added prizes! Updates shoul...Hee hee hee - I've added prizes! Updates should follow soon.<br /><br />HO HO HO!Anne Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165000490599147009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-7522874277257116272011-12-08T10:53:42.648-05:002011-12-08T10:53:42.648-05:00No worries, Michelle - I am relieved to find someo...No worries, Michelle - I am relieved to find someone who I could send it to! ;)<br /><br />(And I do love the Bill Murray version.)Anne Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165000490599147009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-58667463381138037012011-12-08T10:48:01.080-05:002011-12-08T10:48:01.080-05:00Loved you post and I agree. I don't own a copy...Loved you post and I agree. I don't own a copy of the book(bad me..LOL). Anyway I like Bill Murray as Scrooge he is such a wonderful actor.<br /><br />Merry Christmas :)<br /><br />koonie2888 at yahoo dot comMichelle Bledsoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08579466511006695297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-39073818514126128812011-12-08T10:43:25.991-05:002011-12-08T10:43:25.991-05:00I'm just going to have to come up with a secon...I'm just going to have to come up with a second (secret) prize to send to those who already have the book.<br /><br />My heart is warmed by how many people already own it. I used to think, "Oh, everyone's read/bought that!" but recently found this is not the case. I am glad to see some folks who appreciate it. <br /><br />Thanks for the comments, one and all, and keep them coming. :DAnne Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165000490599147009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-12561601256908125482011-12-08T09:30:31.383-05:002011-12-08T09:30:31.383-05:00Great post, Anne! I already have a few copies of A...Great post, Anne! I already have a few copies of A Christmas Carol. While I don't know if it's my *favorite* I had dreaded seeing Disney's A Christmas Carol last year (NOT a Jim Carrey fan), and they did a much better job with it than I expected.Seleste deLaney/Julie Partickahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346934576672398786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-51954958531661658222011-12-08T07:41:45.658-05:002011-12-08T07:41:45.658-05:00Thanks, Barbara!
I so agree - the Muppet version ...Thanks, Barbara!<br /><br />I so agree - the Muppet version is really excellent. I love Gonzo's narration, and Caine is quite good - even his singing!<br /><br />I just watched the Alastair Sims 1951 version again the other night - that one ranks up there for me.Anne Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165000490599147009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-10355463559623956972011-12-08T06:17:49.283-05:002011-12-08T06:17:49.283-05:00What an intelligent, thoughtful post! I so agree w...What an intelligent, thoughtful post! I so agree with you. It's the Scrooges of the world that need our love and support. I've already got the book,so don't include me but my favorite is Michael Caine in the Muppets' Christmas Carol! I'm not a huge Michael Caine fan but I just love that movie!Barbara Elsborghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15825994197656747262noreply@blogger.com