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Apr 2025
42m 45s

No Spoilers: Sinners and Minecraft

Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson | Realm
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Amy and Paul are switching things up this week! They’re taking a spoiler-free look at what’s hitting theaters right now, spotlighting two of the biggest releases: Sinners (directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan) and A Minecraft Movie (featuring Jason Momoa and Jack Black). They dig into the surprising heart behind Minecraft, how Sinners defi ... Show More
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