The Fabelmans

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The Fabelmans

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Dec 2, 2022

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Steven Spielberg is telling his story this time around, finally one for HIM, you know?? It's THE FABELMANS as the movie of the week this week plus a hefty helping of Weekly Recommends. Get on it!

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