In the United States, Fathom Entertainment is inviting fans of Dick Van Dyke to celebrate his 100th birthday in theatres. Whether other distributors follow suit remains to be seen, but I’ll be lighting a candle on December 13 to honour this extraordinary performer’s legacy and perhaps belt out Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for good measure.
It still amazes me that he has the drive to keep acting. From the agile young man who could take a pratfall with grace, to the dancer, to the unexpected villain in Night at the Museum, he’s played every type of character under the sun. His charm and the way he entertained me during my younger years has never left me. His influences were obvious, especially the silent film legends like Laurel and Hardy along with Buster Keaton, and that timeless physicality shaped so much of what he brought to the screen.
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Fans of the original Transformers cartoon (affectionally called G1) living in Canada should mark their calendars. The animated film where [spoiler tape censored] will screen at select Cineplex cinemas beginning Sunday, September 30 at 3:45 p.m. (local time). In the States, it will begin on September 27th. For showtimes, please check local listings or online here. This beloved classic has been meticulously remastered, restored from the original film elements, and transferred in HD.