You probably noticed: there are countless lists of recommended films to see during the holidays. It’s part of every season when families get together and imbibe. For many, seeing a movie after exhausting celebrations is a wonderful way to utilize the time. 

I’m putting a different wrinkle to my list of movies to consider this holiday season. I’m recommending movies that are not only highly entertaining, but are intelligent and educational. And, more importantly, movies that are terrific for both children and adults—the entire family.

Here are six good ones:

Coming Soon, Can’t Wait

Samuel Goldwyn, also Known as Mr. Malaprop.
A few examples:

Gentlemen, include me out…I had a great idea this morning but I didn’t like it…A verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s written on…We want a story that starts with an earthquake and works its way up to a climax…I’m willing to admit that I may not always be right, but I’m never wrong…If Roosevelt was alive, he’d turn over in his grave…Give me a couple of years and I’ll make that actress an overnight success…Never make forecasts, especially about the future…Modern dancing is so old-fashioned…If I look confused it’s because I’m thinking…A wide screen just makes a film twice as bad…They stayed away in droves…Tell them to stand closer apart…You fail to overlook the crucial point.

Lest you think from the above that Samuel Goldwyn was a bit of a boob, know that he produced such classics as The Best Years Of Our Lives (Oscar winner), Arrowsmith, Dodsworth, Dead End, Wuthering Heights, and The Little Foxes.