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"Full River Red" & "Boston Strangler"

Movies 101
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We’re all familiar with the concept of myth, whether we’re talking about a story involving heroes and their attendant quests, or a popularly accepted tale that masks actual truth. On this week’s show, Dan Webster, Nathan Weinbender, and Mary Pat Treuthart will be discussing a pair of movies that are steeped in myth. First up is the Chinese import Full River Red, followed by the Hulu drama Boston Strangler.

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