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Oct 2018
2h 5m

The Parent Trap with Elena Lazic and Man...

Blank Check Productions
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This week Blank Check begins our first ever “fans choice” mini series reviewing the filmography of director Nancy Meyers. Film critics, models and IDENTICAL TWINS Elena and Mani Lazic join Griffin and David to discuss the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap. Together they discuss prank wars, Randy rosé and flying on the Concorde. Music Selection: “Swinging in th ... Show More
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