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THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991): My Relationship with Hannibal Lecter
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Re-Viewing 1980s U.S. Films–Part 3: Paris, Texas
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ALI (2001): The Mann in the Ring
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THE SAMURAI TRILOGY: How To Develop A Character Over Multiple Movies
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Re-Viewing 1980s U.S. Films – Part 2: ONE FROM THE HEART
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