A CHRISTMAS STORY (Warner Home Entertainment) Here's a wonderful early holiday gift, the 1983 comedy based on the writings of Jean Shepherd that has become a Yuletime viewing favorite.
This 20th anniversary two-disc set features the film in widescreen and full screen formats and also provides a commentary track with director Bob Clark and stars Peter Billingsley and Melinda Dillon.
The second disc, is nirvana for fans of Shepherd as he reads original pieces. Also featured is the documentary, "Another Christmas Story," featuring the now-adult cast members as well as Clark, talking about the experience of making the movie.
Other tie-ins include a history of the Daisy Red Ryder rifle, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the ever-popular leg lamp as well as some interactive games.
Fans of the film can now celebrate A Christmas Story year-round.
Bob Bloom is the film critic at the Journal and Courier in Lafayette, IN. He can be reached by e-mail at bbloom@journalandcourier.com or at bobbloom@iquest.net. Other reviews by Bloom can be found at www.jconline.com by clicking on movies. Bloom's reviews also appear on the Web at the Rottentomatoes Web site, www.rottentomatoes.com and at the Internet Movie Database: http://www.imdb.com/M/reviews_by?Bob+Bloom
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