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Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game cover

Moneyball

Michael Lewis

Mentioned 1 week ago

Nasa Poops In Space

The hosts called each other "moneyball guys," indicating they were referencing the baseball analytics book.

What? Moneyball? Yeah. You're a big moneyball guy. I'm a moneyball guy.

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1)

J.K. Rowling

Mentioned 3 weeks ago

Coffee In the Pool w/ the Island Girls

They mentioned that the graphic novel they were discussing was "on Harry Potter", indicating a reference to the famous Harry Potter book series.

It's on Harry Potter.

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Deadways

Benandonner Publishing Original

Mentioned 3 weeks ago

Coffee In the Pool w/ the Island Girls

They said they had done a book signing for Deadway, describing it as a graphic novel that was animated and not a cartoon.

I did a book signing. What is it? It's called Deadway. Yeah, it's not a cartoon, man. It's called literature. It's animated. It's a graphic novel. It's a cartoon. No, but it's awesome. I actually read it by the way. I had a book. I read it.

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The Exorcist

William Peter Blatty

Mentioned 2 months ago

Make God Raff

They showed the novel to the kids and noted that its impact had faded because modern horror films have borrowed heavily from it.

I showed them Exorcist. Exorcist doesn't have the impact that it once was because every horror movie steals from it and it's like...

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The Godfather

Mario Puzo

Mentioned 2 months ago

Make God Raff

They expressed fear of The Godfather because it was a very slowburn movie that the kids might not enjoy.

That's why I'm scared of The Godfather. Because it's very slow burn. They will hate that movie.

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Fight Club

Chuck Palahniuk

Mentioned 2 months ago

Make God Raff

They planned to watch Fight Club, calling it a good film even if the deeper message might be missed.

Right. So what I'm gonna do today is Fight Club. Such a good film. Even if you don't get the underlying message, it's still a good film.

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Oldboy Deluxe Edition

Garon Tsuchiya

Mentioned 2 months ago

Make God Raff

They mentioned showing Old Boy, noting its slowburn nature but that the kids still liked it.

They did Old Boy and they did-- I saw the Devil Wears of Korean movies, they're slow burn, they still liked it.

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Notes from the Underground: The Original Unabridged and Complete Edition (Fyodor Dostoyevsky Classics) cover

Notes from the Underground

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Mentioned 3 months ago

Chatty Chatty, Bang Bang

They referred to it as a Dostoevsky novel about a man living in a basement who judges society through a small opening, indicating they were discussing its themes.

It's a Dostoevsky book, and it's about a guy that's living in a basement and judging society through a little opening.

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On The Road (Classics of Modern Literature Series) cover

On The Road (Classics of Modern Literature Series)

Jack Kerouac

Mentioned 3 months ago

The Slow Clap

The hosts highlighted that a typescript scroll of Jack Kerouac's novel "On the Road" was part of an auction collection and praised the book as amazing and exceptionally good.

Jack Kerouac's typescript scroll of On the Road, Kerouac's book On the Road on typescript. That's a weird one. Yeah, yeah. No, that's amazing. That book is so fucking good. Amazing.

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Illustrated First Edition): 100th Anniversary OZ Collection cover

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Illustrated First Edition)

L. Frank Baum

Mentioned 3 months ago

Steve Red Curry & Blake Griffin

The hosts talked about the Wizard of Oz, expressing disappointment with the wizard character and wishing he were more badass.

What a great movie. Wizard of Oz. Honestly? Yeah.

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The Princess Bride Deluxe Edition Hc

William Goldman

Mentioned 5 months ago

Adam Friedland & The Wolverine

They identified the story they were referencing as The Princess Bride.

Obviously the first time I noticed it, it was the Princess Bride.

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Artemis Fowl

Eoin Colfer

Mentioned 5 months ago

Draft Episode for Feb 02, 2026

The hosts mentioned the title "Artemis Fowl" while trying to recall a person's name, indicating they thought it might be the reference.

Artem Marin. Artem, yeah. Yeah. Artemis. Artemis Fowl? Yeah. No, Arden.

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The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer: Lessons From the Healthiest Places on Earth Cover

Dan Buettner

The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer

Lessons From the Healthiest Places on Earth

They briefly mentioned the book while wondering if anyone had seen it, noting uncertainty about its content.

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Do you ever see Life in the Blue Zones? I don't know. What is that?

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Episode: Ancient Korean Wise Tales w/ Howie Mandel

They briefly mentioned the book while wondering if anyone had seen it, noting uncertainty about its content.

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Do you ever see Life in the Blue Zones? I don't know. What is that?

The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain Cover

Alan Gordon

The Way Out

A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain

The podcast guest strongly recommended this book for its approach to pain management, emphasizing neuroplasticity and the role of the mind in managing pain. He mentioned that it helped him significantly.

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I'm reading this book from my back and I feel so different the past couple of days.

— Episode: A Bone To Pick With Bobby's Mom

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Episode: A Bone To Pick With Bobby's Mom

The podcast guest strongly recommended this book for its approach to pain management, emphasizing neuroplasticity and the role of the mind in managing pain. He mentioned that it helped him significantly.

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I'm reading this book from my back and I feel so different the past couple of days.

I suggest called The Way Out, The Way Out. It's fucking. That one right there. The Way Out man it's so fucking good.

It like changed my life. It's fucking insane.

I couldn't recommend that book more. It's wild you could apply it to everything in your life.

What the book is saying is that pain exists. It's just a lot of pain is neuroplastic that we've exacerbated because we've tricked our brain into thinking this is how we should be suffering from the pain and feeling from the pain.

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J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1)

They mentioned that the graphic novel they were discussing was "on Harry Potter", indicating a reference to the famous Harry Potter book series.

"

It's on Harry Potter.

— Episode: Coffee In the Pool w/ the Island Girls

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Episode: Coffee In the Pool w/ the Island Girls

They mentioned that the graphic novel they were discussing was "on Harry Potter", indicating a reference to the famous Harry Potter book series.

"

It's on Harry Potter.

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John Grisham

The Pelican Brief

The hosts referenced the title while discussing a conspiracythemed movie starring Julia Roberts, identifying it as The Pelican Brief.

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It's one of those conspiracy blacks. You know that movie with Julia Roberts? Was that the movie? Oh, The Pelican Brief?

— Episode: Hut, Hut, Straight Up

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Episode: Hut, Hut, Straight Up

The hosts referenced the title while discussing a conspiracythemed movie starring Julia Roberts, identifying it as The Pelican Brief.

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It's one of those conspiracy blacks. You know that movie with Julia Roberts? Was that the movie? Oh, The Pelican Brief?

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Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous

The Big Book

The podcast speakers mentioned "the big book", referencing a specific passage about the "psychic change" and a doctor's opinion within it. It was discussed in the context of Alcoholics Anonymous.

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I try to like- Oh, that's wild. Yeah, I say Dr. Silkworth, you know when he talked about the psychic change and the doctor's opinion in the big book.

— Episode: The 2 Dumbest Comedians Alive

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Episode: The 2 Dumbest Comedians Alive

The podcast speakers mentioned "the big book", referencing a specific passage about the "psychic change" and a doctor's opinion within it. It was discussed in the context of Alcoholics Anonymous.

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I try to like- Oh, that's wild. Yeah, I say Dr. Silkworth, you know when he talked about the psychic change and the doctor's opinion in the big book.

This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life Cover

David Foster Wallace

This Is Water

Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life

The hosts praised the book, calling it amazing and noting it helped them understand the concept of being aware of everyday life. They referenced a "DavidFosterWallace moment" while discussing the book's message.

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This Is Water is amazing.

— Episode: Bobby Is Going to the White House

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Episode: Bobby Is Going to the White House

The hosts praised the book, calling it amazing and noting it helped them understand the concept of being aware of everyday life. They referenced a "DavidFosterWallace moment" while discussing the book's message.

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This Is Water is amazing.

You're having a David Foster Wallace moment where you're like, two fish are swimming in the ocean, and one is like... What's water? It's like you're in it, man.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Illustrated First Edition): 100th Anniversary OZ Collection Cover

L. Frank Baum

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Illustrated First Edition)

100th Anniversary OZ Collection

The hosts talked about the Wizard of Oz, expressing disappointment with the wizard character and wishing he were more badass.

"

What a great movie. Wizard of Oz. Honestly? Yeah.

— Episode: Steve Red Curry & Blake Griffin

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Episode: Steve Red Curry & Blake Griffin

The hosts talked about the Wizard of Oz, expressing disappointment with the wizard character and wishing he were more badass.

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What a great movie. Wizard of Oz. Honestly? Yeah.

What don't you like about Wizard of Oz? I don't like that when they get to the wizard.

He's just a little weak man behind a curtain. I understand the message, but I want him to be more badass.

A Million Little Pieces Cover

James Frey

A Million Little Pieces

The podcasters discussed the controversy surrounding James Frey's memoir, "A Million Little Pieces," after it was revealed that parts of the story were fabricated, leading to criticism and an apology tour by the author.

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It's like one of the best books I've ever read, but Oprah...At one point like touted it as like...She did like their Oprah book club where she'd get these great books. But then it came out that the st...

— Episode: The Dark Side Of Bobby Lee

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Episode: The Dark Side Of Bobby Lee

The podcasters discussed the controversy surrounding James Frey's memoir, "A Million Little Pieces," after it was revealed that parts of the story were fabricated, leading to criticism and an apology tour by the author.

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It's like one of the best books I've ever read, but Oprah...At one point like touted it as like...She did like their Oprah book club where she'd get these great books. But then it came out that the story wasn't a true autobiography; there was some fiction to it, and he got ripped...

He got ripped into A Million Little Pieces.

The Godfather Cover

Mario Puzo

The Godfather

They expressed fear of The Godfather because it was a very slowburn movie that the kids might not enjoy.

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That's why I'm scared of The Godfather. Because it's very slow burn. They will hate that movie.

— Episode: Make God Raff

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Episode: Make God Raff

They expressed fear of The Godfather because it was a very slowburn movie that the kids might not enjoy.

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That's why I'm scared of The Godfather. Because it's very slow burn. They will hate that movie.

Dracula (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) Cover

Bram Stoker

Dracula (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

The panel talked about the classic vampire story, referencing both the film and the original novel, and compared it to other vampire movies like Bram Stoker's Dracula.

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Bram Stoker's Dracula. What did I say? Go to four. Dracula.

— Episode: Ozempic Pukes & Santino's Spooky Birthda...

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Episode: Ozempic Pukes & Santino's Spooky Birthday

The panel talked about the classic vampire story, referencing both the film and the original novel, and compared it to other vampire movies like Bram Stoker's Dracula.

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Bram Stoker's Dracula. What did I say? Go to four. Dracula.

Dracula. Number one. It's the Dracula. Bram Stoker.

I think it's better than Dracula. Bram Stoker. Yeah I mean Bram Stoker.

The Notebook Cover

Nicholas Sparks

The Notebook

One of them admitted they had never seen the movie adaptation of the book.

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I never saw The Notebook. Yeah.

— Episode: Egg Roll Takes a Ride

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Episode: Egg Roll Takes a Ride

One of them admitted they had never seen the movie adaptation of the book.

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I never saw The Notebook. Yeah.

Fight Club Cover

Chuck Palahniuk

Fight Club

They planned to watch Fight Club, calling it a good film even if the deeper message might be missed.

"

Right. So what I'm gonna do today is Fight Club. Such a good film. Even if you don't get the underlying message, it's still a good film.

— Episode: Make God Raff

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Episode: Make God Raff

They planned to watch Fight Club, calling it a good film even if the deeper message might be missed.

"

Right. So what I'm gonna do today is Fight Club. Such a good film. Even if you don't get the underlying message, it's still a good film.

Please Don't Feed the Vampire! (Give Yourself Goosebumps Book 15) Cover

R.L. Stine

Please Don't Feed the Vampire! (Give Yourself Goosebumps Book 15)

The hosts noted that R.L. Stine is the author of the Goosebumps series, a popular horror book franchise for children.

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R.L. Stine is the one who did Goosebumps, The Haunting Hour.

— Episode: Don't Bring a White Girl

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Episode: Don't Bring a White Girl

The hosts noted that R.L. Stine is the author of the Goosebumps series, a popular horror book franchise for children.

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R.L. Stine is the one who did Goosebumps, The Haunting Hour.

If I did it : Confessions of the Killer Cover

The Goldman Family

If I did it

Confessions of the Killer

The podcast hosts gave "OJ's book" as a gift to one of the guests. It was mentioned in the context of a previous podcast where the guest was blamed for killing his family.

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What's the gift that you were given? I did it it's OJ's book.

— Episode: Rudy & The Goop

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Episode: Rudy & The Goop

The podcast hosts gave "OJ's book" as a gift to one of the guests. It was mentioned in the context of a previous podcast where the guest was blamed for killing his family.

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What's the gift that you were given? I did it it's OJ's book.

One Piece, Vol. 106 Cover

Eiichiro Oda

One Piece, Vol. 106

The hosts mentioned the One Piece series while discussing a card game, noting that there were more venues where they could play the One Piece card game.

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I think it's a good thing for me because that way, I like to play the One Piece card game. So they have more locations to play the game there.

— Episode: Fancy's Replacement

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Episode: Fancy's Replacement

The hosts mentioned the One Piece series while discussing a card game, noting that there were more venues where they could play the One Piece card game.

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I think it's a good thing for me because that way, I like to play the One Piece card game. So they have more locations to play the game there.

One Piece.

Of Mice and Men Cover

John Steinbeck

Of Mice and Men

The podcasters discussed the book "Of Mice and Men", referencing the characters and plot points, particularly the character Lenny and his actions towards mice.

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If our book is Phantom of the Opera. Yeah. I've never. I don't know. I'm the Phantom. Yeah. And I'm the opera. You're Christine. I can't be the opera? Because I love you, but I can't really have you....

— Episode: The Diamond Brothers

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Episode: The Diamond Brothers

The podcasters discussed the book "Of Mice and Men", referencing the characters and plot points, particularly the character Lenny and his actions towards mice.

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If our book is Phantom of the Opera. Yeah. I've never. I don't know. I'm the Phantom. Yeah. And I'm the opera. You're Christine. I can't be the opera? Because I love you, but I can't really have you. Oh, but I really, really want you. And I want to capture you and bring you down to my layer and hold you captive and sing you songs. But in mice and men, that big guy, what was his name? Do you guys remember?

But in the book, I don't know if I read it, but does he kill mice in his hands? I don't know if I read it. The book. I don't know if I read it. Okay. What are the chances that you read it then? I think I read it because I think I distinctly I distinctly I can't even say the word. I distinctly remember.

Lenny kills Curly's wife because of his inability to control his own strength and emotions. But he does have a mouse as a pet. Oh, he doesn't kill it. Yeah, it's like his friend. Oh, it's his friend. My bad.

Doctor Zhivago Cover

Boris Pasternak

Doctor Zhivago

One speaker mentioned Doctor Zhivago while describing a feeling of longing, comparing it to the emotional arc of the novel's characters.

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I know, but I like the longing, like Dr. Zhivago, where he reaches her and then he dies.

— Episode: Where Is Waldo Bobby?

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Episode: Where Is Waldo Bobby?

One speaker mentioned Doctor Zhivago while describing a feeling of longing, comparing it to the emotional arc of the novel's characters.

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I know, but I like the longing, like Dr. Zhivago, where he reaches her and then he dies.

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Gaston Leroux

Phantom of the opera

They asked what the Phantom of the Opera was about and described it as a dark, twisted tale that would appeal to the listener.

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What is the Phantom of the opera about? I know, I've seen the posters. That's what it's about. Christine! What is Phantom of the opera? It's a dark, twisted tale of a...

— Episode: We're Leaving LA w/ Jimmy O Yang

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Episode: We're Leaving LA w/ Jimmy O Yang

They asked what the Phantom of the Opera was about and described it as a dark, twisted tale that would appeal to the listener.

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What is the Phantom of the opera about? I know, I've seen the posters. That's what it's about. Christine! What is Phantom of the opera? It's a dark, twisted tale of a, you would love it, dude. It's right up your alley.

Forrest Gump Cover

Winston Groom

Forrest Gump

The Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film "Laal Singh Chaddha" (2022) is a remake of the 1994 American film "Forrest Gump", which is based on Winston Groom's novel of the same name. The podcast hosts discussed the similarities and differences between the two films, focusing on cultural adaptations and plot points.

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The film stars Amir Khan and the title character alongside Kareena Kapoor, Naga Chittayana.

— Episode: Rudy's 21st Birthday feat. Matt Braunger

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Episode: Rudy's 21st Birthday feat. Matt Braunger

The Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film "Laal Singh Chaddha" (2022) is a remake of the 1994 American film "Forrest Gump", which is based on Winston Groom's novel of the same name. The podcast hosts discussed the similarities and differences between the two films, focusing on cultural adaptations and plot points.

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The film stars Amir Khan and the title character alongside Kareena Kapoor, Naga Chittayana.

It is a remake of the 1994 American film Forrest Gump, which itself is an adaptation of the novel The Same by the Name from Winston Groom.

So there's supposed to be an Indian guy next to JFK?

It's their Vietnam, which is what? I don't know. I'm so not educated.

If Jenny doesn't have him, it's not real.

American Psycho Cover

Bret Easton Ellis

American Psycho

They asked whether the material they were looking at was the script for American Psycho.

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Is this the script for American Psycho?

— Episode: Sick In Japan

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Episode: Sick In Japan

They asked whether the material they were looking at was the script for American Psycho.

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Is this the script for American Psycho?

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