I got sick of It's a Wonderful Life (1946) on TV every day in December during the 80s and 90s, but now have an appreciation for it as a Christmas noir. James Stewart goes from bitter to desperate to campy ("MARY!") until the cornball ending. I prefer the Lost Ending: https://youtu.be/vw89o0afb2A?si=sxlWJV_pnL1Gm-co