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Easter Weekend - Here Are Some of My Favorite Easter Movies

Movies have been made to commemorate every imaginable holiday or event since the invention of movies, and movies celebrating Easter are among the very best ever made. One thing never goes out of style when it comes to movies, and that's good writing. Here is a list of some excellent Easter movies, all of which have that in common.

1942 brought us an excellent movie in which Easter, and virtually every other holiday, are prominently placed. Holiday Inn with Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby is the story of a pair of old vaudeville performers who team up to purchase a rustic farmhouse in New England. Here's the catch: it will only be open on major holidays. It's a terrific film and quite suitable for your entire family on Easter Sunday.

Another great musical starring Fred Astaire is Easter Parade from 1948. This lighthearted musical also stars Judy Garland, and you will be amazed at her stunning vocals, as well as some dance routines from Astaire. This movie is largely considered the ultimate Easter movie classic.

Two films of a more religious nature are also included among the greatest Easter films ever made. From 1965 is The Greatest Story Ever Told. Max Von Sydow gives a brilliant performance as Jesus. The film also includes Charlton Heston as John the Baptist, and a young Angela Lansbury as Claudia. This film is a must for any traditional Easter.

Prior to The Greatest Story Ever Told, however, was 1961's King of Kings. What makes this film special among Easter films is the relationship between Jesus and Barabbas, who has really only ever been featured as a minor character in other epic films on the subject. Also, take into account when you watch the Sermon on the Mount scene is that it pre-dates computer assisted film making, which means every one of those extras you see were actually live people hired for the film. This is a truly great Easter film, and it places a special emphasis on the miracles performed by Jesus during his life.

Possibly the best Easter movie ever made is from 1953. The Robe, starring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, and Victor Mature is great story telling on any level. Burton, who plays a Roman guard, wins the robe of Jesus in a dice game. At first the robe has quite an eerie effect on him, but as the film progresses we watch Burton's character adopt a whole new outlook on life. This is a top recommendation for any traditional Easter weekend.

Easter may be past now, but with DISH Network channels you'll be sure to see all the best movies no matter the holiday season.

About the Author

Winston Roth is an avid movie watcher and reformed film snob. Although he still occasionally drops terms like Italian neorealismo and extradiagetic music in daily conversation, he's gotten better at mellowing out the pretense of his writing and critic. Having perfected the art of channel surfing all the Premium Movie channels he gets from Dish Network, Winston has written articles published all over the web ranging from social interpretations of comic book movies and narrative trends in filmic storytelling to top ten lists and simple reviews. Winston loves feedback and always welcomes movie recommendations.

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