Alex & Steph’s TOP FILMS OF 2023

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Alex & Steph’s TOP FILMS OF 2023

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Jan 4, 2024

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To quote Kristin Cavalleri, 2023 is DONEZO, babyyy! It was a wild year -- the WGA and SAG strikes shook up Hollywood, but we still had a lot of great movie moments to enjoy! What were your favorite films of 2023?

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Jan 4, 2024

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A twice-weekly chat with two friends who love movies, and who know that one does not have to be a snob to be a cinephile! Join us on Mondays for discussions of common film topics, tropes, and news, and on Thursdays for a recap and review of a beloved cinema classic.

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Alex & Steph’s TOP FILMS OF 2023

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