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"The Last Samurai" or: " I Have Never Seen Such Discipline"

Ep. 345 - Review of 2003's Action Drama: "The Last Samurai"
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"The Last Samurai" or: " I Have Never Seen Such Discipline"
Ep. 345 - Review of 2003's Action Drama: "The Last Samurai"
 • PaulJPowers.com, Drew Dodgen, Dustin Warford, and Francisco Ruiz
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"Cocoon" or: "Put down that cocoon!"
Ep. 344 - Review of 1985's Sci-fi Drama: "Cocoon"
 • Francisco Ruiz, PaulJPowers.com, David Bobke, and Kirk Plaisance
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"Escape from New York" or: "Call me Snake"
Ep. 343 - Review of 1981's Action Thriller: "Escape from New York"
 • Francisco Ruiz, PaulJPowers.com, and Ashley Ruiz
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"The Princess Diaries" or: "Shut...Up!"
Ep. 342 - Review of 2001's Family Comedy: "The Princess Diaries"
 • Francisco Ruiz, PaulJPowers.com, and Ashley Ruiz
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"Enter the Dragon" or: "The Art of Fighting Without Fighting"
Ep. 341 - Review of 1973's Martial Arts Thriller: "Enter the Dragon"
 • Francisco Ruiz, PaulJPowers.com, Patrick "Patch" Hicks, and David Bobke
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"Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" or: "If You Can Dodge a Wrench, You Can Dodge a Ball"
Ep. 340 - Review of 2004's Sports Comedy: "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story"
 • Francisco Ruiz, PaulJPowers.com, and Ashley Ruiz
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Bonus Stage: "Cocoon" Spiritual Speculation
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Bonus Stage: Retro Reflections on 2002's Top Toys and TV
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