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Day: September 17, 2019

The Princess Bride Re-Make: Make it More Than Mostly Dead The Princess Bride

The Princess Bride Re-Make: Make it More Than Mostly Dead

Andrew Donaldson September 17, 2019
Destroy everything about this except it's ears. It's ears it keeps, and I'll tell you why...
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A Journey Through The Star Wars Saga star wars

A Journey Through The Star Wars Saga

Eric Cunningham September 17, 2019
In which Eric Cunningham introduces a series of Star Wars reviews.
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Making A Conversation Out of Talking Points talking points

Making A Conversation Out of Talking Points

William Huitt September 17, 2019
Eventually narratives come into conflict with each other resulting in an unbearably shrill feedback loop.
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The Perfect Spot. woodstocks

The Perfect Spot.

Aaron David September 17, 2019
College Town Pie, as it should be.
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The Stage Door Keeper of a Musical Show

Clare Briggs September 17, 2019
... at home.
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