Episode 383: The Freshman (1990)

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Episode 383: The Freshman (1990)

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Nov 3, 2023

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After moving to New York City, a college student finds himself working for a mobster who kills and cooks endangered animals. Join us as we chat about the history of wheeled luggage, tips for touring the Louvre, and BD Wong’s script demands. Then we find out if The Freshman stands the Test of Time.

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Nov 3, 2023

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