The Umbrella Academy and the Oscars

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The Umbrella Academy and the Oscars

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Mar 3, 2019

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This week, we're joined by original co-host Darrell Etherington to review the new Netflix superhero show "The Umbrella Academy. We also discuss our reactions to the Oscar ceremony and awards.
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[Netflix’s ‘Roma’ wins three Oscars, including Best Director (but not Best Picture)][1]
[1]:https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/24/netflix-roma-oscars/

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Mar 3, 2019

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