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Dec 2023
1h 25m

Edward Scissorhands

Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson | Realm
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Paul & Amy slice into Tim Burton’s 1990 gothic fairytale Edward Scissorhands! They try to determine what year the film takes place in, discover why a story about being an outsider resonated so widely, and ask if Burton’s artistic preoccupations have become shtick. Plus: A brief sidebar on Edward Penishands.   Next week, Paul and Amy are inviting friends to s ... Show More
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