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Jun 2024
37m 26s

Film Sack 658: Sound Track Movies

Scott Johnson
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Another round table episode is UP! This week we are all about what makes for a great soundtrack film! Does the movie even matter when the music is that good? Turns out, the answer to that question is rather complicated. Enjoy this! We sure did!

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