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A.I. EP04: Short Circuit (1986) & Wargames (1983)

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This week James and Matt lighten the tone by looking at two A.I. films from the 80's, Short Circuit (1986) & Wargames (1983). CONTAINS FILM SPOILERS Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD

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Sep 19, 2019

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