Dave (1993): When Yesterday's Comedy Becomes Today's Political Nightmare
Beth and Michelle revisit Ivan Reitman's Dave expecting the charming political comedy they remembered and instead find themselves having one of their most passionate conversations yet. What once felt like a lighthearted story about an ordinary man stepping into extraordinary circumstances now raises uncomfortable questions about power, democracy, constitutional norms, and how dramatically the world has changed since 1993.
Alongside Kevin Kline's endlessly lovable performance, they explore why Dave himself remains so easy to root for even as the situation surrounding him becomes increasingly…
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