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Jul 2023
1h 23m

Children Of Men

Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson | Realm
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Amy & Paul get suave for 2006’s Alfonso Cuarón dystopia Children Of Men! They praise the very human performances, learn whether ringing in the ears really means your ear cells are dying, and discuss why the film’s mind-melting long takes are more than just a flashy technique. Plus: Remember Clive Owen’s BMW ads?   Next week, we’re wrapping up Listener’s Choi ... Show More
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