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‘That Christmas’ Has a Cheeky ‘Love Actually’ Easter Egg

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Story by Luke Macy
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Netflix's cheeky new Christmas flick 'That Christmas' takes a playful swipe at romcom legend Richard Curtis and his iconic film 'Love Actually'.
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  • The movie features a sly Easter egg that pokes fun at Curtis' famous 'Love Actually' scene where characters hold up cue cards to profess their love.
  • According to the director, the 'That Christmas' Easter egg was a way to gently roast the writer-director who's known for his sentimental holiday rom-coms, but with a wink and a nudge.
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Richard Curtis, Netflix, 'That Christmas', 'Love Actually'
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