Monday, December 02, 2024

Merry Christmas from Dick Van Dyke

Featuring highly-regarded actors like Dick Van Dyke, Valerie Harper, Glenne Headly and Matthew Modine, they don't all share the screen at once, but it's easy to believe they're a family, thanks to the great dialogue delivered with a blend of spikiness and familiarity that characterize a close family that nevertheless is drifting apart.

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Van Dyke in particular has a particular charm and elan as the father, and with a certain innocuous mischief in his manner, he shows us just why he's a screen legend -- and how he can still flex his authority as the patriarch of this unruly clan.

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from the Comments:

"Honestly it's an entire hallmark movie in 4 minutes with way more talent and charm. Merry Christmas everyone."

"and they're paying their own airfare"

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2024-12-02 04:57 PM

via GIPHY

#2 | Posted by fortfisher at 2024-12-03 09:43 AM

Sorry, FF, but that Dick isn't gay.

Try Clowny if you need a date.

#3 | Posted by Corky at 2024-12-03 11:31 AM

#3
Why, is your wife busy servicing sailors again?

#4 | Posted by fortfisher at 2024-12-03 12:20 PM

#4

Projection is a common psychological occurrence... especially in those who have to things to hide.

Why you would come on a nice little Christmas thread to do some gay bashing being the question answered by your posts.

#5 | Posted by Corky at 2024-12-03 12:51 PM

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