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8 1/2 Analysis

Classroom Critics Film Studies Podcast by William Ivers

Aug 5, 202170:14TV & Film

Is it the greatest film ever about film making? Is it as relevant today as it was in 1963? Is Marcello Mastroianni the epitome of cool? The Classroom Critics say yes, yes, and yes. What do you think?

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