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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Film Roundup: Horror Movies and Oscar Bait

    It’s that time of year—horror movies galore and a little bit of Oscar bait. Time for Friday film reviews!

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    By Madeleine Brand • Oct 23, 2015 • 1 min read

    It’s that time of year—horror movies galore and a little bit of Oscar bait. Time for Friday film reviews!

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      William Bibbiani

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    Hurricane Patricia, and Equal TV Time for Candidates
    1. 0:00Hurricane Patricia Expected to Hit Mexico
    2. 6:30Equal TV Time for Candidates
    3. 18:11Airbnb Ad Backlash
    4. 27:40Film Roundup: Horror Movies and Oscar BaitYou’re reading this
    5. 42:48Beverly Hills Dog Park Approved
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