Day 1: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Is there anyone left in the known world who hasn't seen It's a Wonderful Life? I suspect not, but if this applies to you, your heart has yet to be sufficiently warmed. This timeless, Christmas classic is a movie that is appropriate to watch all year long, because it's really not about Christmas. It is, however, about many aspects of the human experience that we all reflect on a bit more during the holiday season. It's about family dynamics, the karmic wonderment of selfless deeds being repaid, compassion for your fellow man...the list goes on. Frank Capra is often known for the unabashed and over-the-top wielding of sentiment…
