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Feb 2021
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The 1984 Movie Draft and the Power of ‘N...

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A front-runner for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, Chloé Zhao's 'Nomadland' arrived on Hulu this weekend. Chris Ryan joins Sean and Amanda to discuss one of the year's most powerful films (0:30). Then, the trio head back to 1984 for a throwback movie draft, selecting their favorites from one of the greatest cinematic years of their lives (19:45).


Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chris Ryan

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