I'm guilty of disliking movie-makers who just recycle old movies instead of putting decent screnewriters to work to produce something new and exciting. But tonight I realized, what's old can be new again – when up-cycled the right way.
Case in point: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever movie.
Some Robyn-pedia background for you: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (titled The Worst Kids in the World in Australia, New Zealand and the UK) is actually a children's novel written by Barbara Robinson way back in 1972. That's why the title sounds familiar.
The book (and many movie and stage versions) all tell the story of six misfit children who volunteer to star in their town's Sunday school Christmas pageant, and end up teaching the town the true meaning of Christmas.
The 2024 movie version of it is both entertaining and inspiring. I was glad I could enjoy it tonight with some 70 people who signed up through my church to attend for free. Great crowd and great movie. Lots of laughter and even some tears. So well-made!
As a bonus I got popcorn for supper. I'm still eating from the Bland Foods Group. Lunch was a small order of french fries. And dinner was a small popcorn. Just right.
If you get a chance to see this one this holiday season, do it! Also on my list is the Red One Christmas movie and, of course, WICKED! Popcorn might become more popular than turkey for dinner this month!
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