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Defector At The Movies

Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘The Merry Gentlemen’

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Barry Petchesky

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Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘The Christmas Quest’

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Arts And Culture

Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘Our Little Secret’

Dave McKenna

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Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘’Tis The Season To Be Irish’


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They Put Trent Green In This Hallmark Christmas Movie

Kelsey McKinney

Drew 'Gonzo' Gonville is at the bottom of the steps of a private jet, dressed in a Santa suit. The beard is pulled down. Bowyn Sykes is dressed in a sleeveless sweater top and a kilt-like skirt. She is on the top step of the airstairs into the private jet. They are looking at each other.

Defector Watches A Christmas Movie: ‘Christmas In The Spotlight’

David Roth

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Podcasts

Emergency Christmas Protocols And Underwater Hotels, With Sabrina Imbler

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