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Jul 2022
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10 Things I Hate About You & The Best of...

Madison Zimmerman & Emily Steidl
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In episode 46 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison are revisiting their teen years and discussing the best of high school romances with '10 Things I Hate About You'. Join them and unpack why the reimagined version of 'Taming of the Shew' holds up better than the original, the genius of Letters to Cleo, and the fact that Joey Donner is now a cult leader (?!). Plus, join us next week for 'Catch Me if You Can' & Other Amazing Films Inspired by True Stories.

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