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Thanks for the recommendation Erin! I picked up a 2-pack DVD of DAVE and THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT at a library sale recently and both held up really well!

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I must revisit The American President -- I'm pretty sure that was the inspo for The West Wing

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I love this movie so much! Now I want to rewatch.

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Kindred spirits!

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Jul 10Liked by Erin Carlson

I rewatched a few years ago when Tr*mp was in office and it was soo heartwarming/devastating. Love the Obama anecdote, would looooove to know Michelle’s comfort watches!

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SAME. She should post a recommendations list inspired by her spouse's favorite film/book lists

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Jul 10Liked by Erin Carlson

Well now I'm DEFINITELY gonna rewatch Dave...it's so good!

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I remember seeing "Dave" in the theatre with my high school boyfriend! Anyone that watches TCM will know that it's basically a modern retelling of "The Prisoner of Zenda" which has been made (in film) over a half-a-donzen times since the silent era...always a fun story!

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LOVE THAT. It was kind of a perfect date movie for '93!

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Just want you to know this has inspired my birthday watch tonight. I’ve never seen it even though I’m a HUGE Kevin Kline fan.

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Oh, I love to hear it! He is so great in Dave. And Happy Birthday!!!

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Thank you. Gosh, it was so delightful. He really is perfect for that role.

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Jul 10Liked by Erin Carlson

I love "Dave", and "The American President" with Michael Douglas and Annette Bening. I'd be hard put to vote for one of those over the other.

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Travis Kelce would be a hoot!

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