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BY MICHELLE WILSON With the holidays almost upon us, it's time to start thinking about decking the halls, purchasing the perfect gifts, and of course, planning for those relatives. While maybe not everyone's family is picture perfect, some mental preparation could be necessary. AMC has the perfect prescription by offering a double dose of holiday humor with "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," airing Wednesday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 5. Here's look back at some fun facts that you may not know about the classic flick, all of which have led the Griswolds to be a part of everyone's extended family. Mae Questel, who played dear Aunt Bethany, made this the last film she ever made. Though her cat-wrapped lines were few, they sure continue to bring plenty of laughs. Her other notable work includes providing the voices of Betty Boop and Olive Oyl. "Play ball!" Squirrel! A trained woodland creature was poised to take its place in the spotlight, but it died prior to the scene being shot. Instead, a wild version was used in its place. That's just plain nuts! Find the Tylenol because the relatives are coming for 'Christmas Vacation' "Movie: The Big Ugly" Vinnie Jones ("Snatch") stars in this 2020 actioner in the role of Neelyn, a henchman for London mob boss Harris (Malcolm McDowell, "A Clockwork Orange"), who goes to West Virginia to set up a money laundering operation. Plans change, however, when his girlfriend Fiona (Lenora Crichlow, "Fast Girls") is kidnapped and he goes on a mission of revenge. Ron Perlman also stars. "Movie: Sound of Metal" A drummer for a heavy metal rock band struggles to come to terms with his situation when he learns he is starting to lose his hearing in this drama movie from writer/director Darius Marder in his feature film directorial debut. Riz Ahmed ("The Night Of "), Olivia Cooke ("Bates Motel") and Paul Raci ("Fighting Tommy Riley") head the solid cast. (ORIGINAL) "Movie: Mosul" A police unit fights to liberate the titular Iraqi city when thousands of ISIS insurgents take their homes, families and cities in this 2019 actioner from writer/ director Matthew Michael Carnahan ("World War Z," "Deepwater Horizon"). Thaer Al-Shayei, Mohamed Attougui, Ben Affan and Isaac Elias head the cast. (ORIGINAL) "Mulan" (Dec. 4, Disney+) From award-winning filmmaker Niki Caro comes this epic tale of a fearless young woman who risks everything out of love for family and country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. Yifei Liu stars as the title character in a cast that also includes Jason Scott Lee, Donnie Yen and Yoson An. (ORIGINAL) How to watch: www.disneyplus.com ($6.99/mo.) The STREAM Scene Where all the top choices can be found in one place! Page 8 November 30 - December 6, 2020 DON'T STAY DON'T STAY … IN THE DARK. CALL 574-533-2151 OR 800-487-2151 ext. 393 TODAY ! Start your newspaper subscription today and see the light. Stay up to date on all the latest business, entertainment, sports, local news and more!

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