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Jun 2020
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2: Da 5 Bloods, King of Staten Island, Z...

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Two episodes, two friends, two films. This week we're doubling up on the film reviews as we discuss Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods as well as Judd Apatow's latest, The King of Staten Island. Also on the agenda are the recent prevalence of Hollywood in Irish culture, the reopening of cinemas across the country, and our top sequels. Check out Take Two on Instagram at take.two.pod

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