SMNTY Classics: Alien Edition!

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SMNTY Classics: Alien Edition!

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47 minutes

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Dec 25, 2021

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In this classic episode, Anney finally achieves her dream of dissecting the feminism, criticism, art and horror of one of her favorite films - Ridley Scott's Alien. Samantha patiently supports her.
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Dec 25, 2021

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