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Masters of the Universe and What’s Making Us Happy

Pop Culture Happy Hour by NPR

Jun 5, 202624:09TV & Film

The new Masters of the Universe movie is packed with Easter eggs for fans of the old 80s cartoon and toys, but does this wannabe summer blockbuster have anything to offer for everybody else? It features big names playing...

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Masters of the Universe and What’s Making Us Happy is an episode from Pop Culture Happy Hour by NPR. The new Masters of the Universe movie is packed with Easter eggs for fans of the old 80s cartoon and toys, but does this wannabe summer blo...

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