Simmie McMillan

This Christmas movie is one I watch every year, right along with Miracle on 34th Street and White Christmas. It stars Roma Downey and Eric McCormack, with a delicious portion of Hector Elizondo.

Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks star in this delightful chick flick love story. And alas, it's about books and bookstores, and the internet. What a combination, huh?

I lost count of how many times I've watched this movie after the 10th time. Cher stars as a woman whose life takes an unexpected turn which prompts her to re-invent herself. It is also one of those studies in family and culture, plus the music is great too. Also stars Nicholas Cage, yum.

Another personal growth movie with Barbra Striesand about a woman with a negative self-image who has a paradigm shift. Jeff Bridges is great in it; plus an added bonus is Pierce Brosnan.

Great music aside, this is my all-time favorite for many reasons ... true story, beautiful scenery, love story, etc. But it also is a great example of how we sometimes think we know what our life will be, only to find out that God had a better idea.