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Stand By Me
In this episode, we take a trip down the railroad tracks (and straight into childhood trauma) with a review of Stand By Me. Join us as we follow four kids, one questionable life decision, and a whole lot of leeches on a journey that somehow manages to be both heartwarming and mildly scarring.
We break down the unforgettable performances, the surprisingly deep life lessons, and why this might be the only coming-of-age story where finding a dead body is considered “character development.” Plus, we ask the important questions—like how none of these kids got grounded for disappearing into the…
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