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This week we're checking out The Final Girls (2015), as chosen by our patrons. We get vulnerable about the terrors of mortality, discuss the writer's inspiration and personal connection to the story, and assess how the film balances its emotional...
This week we're checking out The Final Girls (2015), as chosen by our patrons. We get vulnerable about the terrors of mortality, discuss the writer's inspiration and personal connection to the story, and assess how the film balances its emotional punch with its comedic tone. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:12.
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San Junipero - Heaven is a Place on Earth (Music Video)
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