James Caan apparently went somewhat method filming Elf
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Elf isn’t known as one of the greatest holiday movies of all time just for its claymation narwhal or heart-attack-waiting-to-happen spaghetti dinner—though those things obviously help. The real key to Elf’s success is its larger-than-life performances, specifically propped up by the ingenious idea to bring a serious…