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Feb 15
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Film Sack Round Table: How Does LoTR’s D...

Scott Johnson
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Why does the Lord of the Rings trilogy hold up so well? What’s the magic sauce? A lot to talk about, so we do, on this Round Table Film Sack this week.

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