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Feb 2019
1h 54m

Mars Attacks! with Paul F. Tompkins

Blank Check Productions
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Blank Check continues its mini-series covering the films of director Tim Burton with the alien invasion comedy, Mars Attacks! But what are the origins of development for this 1960's trading card IP? How does this movie compare to Independence Day 20 years later? Does David have a half-sister, and if so, why has she never been mentioned before? Joined by come ... Show More
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