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Feb 2025
1h 17m

The Number 23 (HDTGM Matinee)

Earwolf And Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, Jason Mantzoukas
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This week's Matinee, Paul, June, and Jason break down the 2007 Jim Carrey thriller The Number 23. They discuss all the bonkers names—from Topsy Kretts to Fingerling to Sirius Leary—the protagonist who hates dogs, Walter Sparrow’s sanity, Bud Court’s crazy room, the son’s childish mug gift, Danny Huston’s villainous vibe, and Chekhov’s Saxophone. Plus, they a ... Show More
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