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May 2025
1h 27m

‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘Friendship,’ and the T...

The Ringer
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Sean and Amanda start the show with a quick recap of all the awards handed out at the Cannes Film Festival and wonder what this year's ‘Anora’ could be (1:13). Then, they react to the biggest Memorial Day weekend box office in history and consider what it means for the industry going forward (7:34). Next, they discuss Disney’s newest live-action remake, ‘Lil ... Show More
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