A classic holiday film that was once panned by critics is now a beloved holiday staple, with one writer discovering a surprising fact after watching it over 30 times.
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It's A Wonderful Life, starring Jimmy Stewart and directed by Frank Capra, was originally a critical flop upon its release, despite going on to become a beloved holiday classic.
The writer's grandfather loved the film, and it's now a yearly tradition for the writer's family to watch it together, a tradition that continues even after the grandfather's passing.
A classic holiday film that was once panned by critics is now a beloved holiday staple, with one writer discovering a surprising fact after watching it over 30 times.
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It's A Wonderful Life, starring Jimmy Stewart and directed by Frank Capra, was originally a critical flop upon its release, despite going on to become a beloved holiday classic.
The writer's grandfather loved the film, and it's now a yearly tradition for the writer's family to watch it together, a tradition that continues even after the grandfather's passing.