A Shocking Christmas Confession AND Where You Can Watch “It’s A Wonderful Life” in NYC

 I have a shocking Holiday season confession to make.

One that could synch me any game of Never Have I Ever

Are you prepared to gasp in horror, exclaiming, “Are you serious?! What was wrong with your parents!?”

Never have I ever seen the beloved holiday classic, It’s a Wonderful Life.

Golly gee, Mary, that’s bonkers! I know! How the heck is it possible that I’ve avoided cinematic, classic Christmas masterpiece for 31 years?

I’m a freak who grew up in the 90s with a black and white TV. This is not a joke. But, but “It’s A Wonderful Life” is a black and white film! It would’ve been perfect! Yeah well, we didn’t have VCR either! Or cable! 

How the heck did I avoid social outcast, I see you wondering. Well, I got really good at lying on the playground. “Yes, Elementary School Nemisis, I tooootaaallly watched Power Rangers! I can even prove it by telling you the pink one is my favorite!”

A defense mechanism and probably the origin of my acting talent. This along with Christmas pageants

So now you understand why I never watched it as a kid It’s A Wonderful Life. What’s stopping me as an adult? Well, I can’t just Netflix it by myself, can I? That would be even weirder than never having seen it! No. My viewing has to be special! Festive! Magical?

To be completely honest, I don’t even really know what it’s about. Which is kind of magical if you think about it! How many 31 year old Americans get to experience It’s A Wonderful Life for the first time?

I think this is the year I finally watch it.
Should I live-tweet it?
This film is such a classic, so highly acclaimed, such a holiday tradition that every year the IFC Center screens It’s A Wonderful Life. Not just as a one-night-only special event, no. There are multiple screenings every day starting tomorrow (December 8th) through Christmas Day! It’s that popular. I really have no excuse! 

Find all showtimes by visiting the IFC Center website: http://www.ifccenter.com/films/its-a-wonderful-life/

There’s also the option of snuggling up on the coach with my main squeeze. Not only does he have a DVD player, it’s also one of his favorite films.

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NYC lifestyle blog by Mary Lane. Events, adventures, epic mistakes, dating, life, humor. A 30-something trying to make it (and make out) in the city of dreams.

2 thoughts on “A Shocking Christmas Confession AND Where You Can Watch “It’s A Wonderful Life” in NYC

  1. If your boyfriend loves that film you should totally watch it with him but it’s fine to watch on your own too.
    I usually end up watching it at Christmas time along with that other classic “Miracle on 34th Street” and any version of “A Christmas Carol” I come across if I don’t reread the book. I’m quite partial to Bill Murray’s “Scrooged” even though it is a modern adaption

  2. I’ve never seen it either! It was on TV the other night but it was the last twenty minutes…one of these days I need to find it on Netflix or wherever and just watch it. I know it’s a classic but I don’t particularly love old movies so I’m not sure how I’ll like it……. report back once you’ve seen!
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