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Ep. 799.5 - Gladiator (2000)

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Cinematic Legacy and Modern Edits

This chapter reflects on the personal experience of watching 'It's a Wonderful Life' with children, emphasizing the disappointment over crucial edits in an abridged version. It explores the implications of sanitizing classic films for younger audiences and the importance of preserving cinematic history through physical media. Additionally, the chapter discusses recent films and the moral questions they prompt, while highlighting the role of jury duty in American society and the artistic journey of seasoned filmmakers.

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