Bonus Episode: The Best Film Scores of 2020

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Bonus Episode: The Best Film Scores of 2020

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Feb 18, 2021

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BONUS EPISODE: Nick runs through the "best" film scores of 2020, which may require fudging the rules a little bit. Feel free to chime in with some of your favorites from the world of film and beyond.

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Feb 18, 2021

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