Yesterday (Film Review)

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Yesterday (Film Review)

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39 minutes

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Jul 18, 2020

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TJ and Tony dissect the fab-themed rom-com “Yesterday” from the perspective of aging Gen X Beatle jerks trying really hard to give it the benefit of the doubt. There will be spoilers, beefs, and the occasional charitable offering.

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Jul 18, 2020

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Yesterday (Film Review)

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