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The Creators Of ‘The Octopus Murders’ Are Still In Its Grasp
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Tom Ley
March 15, 2024
Cycling
What Can Hardcore Fans And Curious Newbies Learn From ‘Tour de France: Unchained’?
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June 27, 2023
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Defector At The Movies
The Most Important Sports Movie Ever Made
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Adam Charles Hart
June 19, 2023
Journalismism
Who Is The Celebrity Documentary For?
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Israel Daramola
February 2, 2023
Defector At The Movies
The Muddy Ethics Of The Thai Cave Rescue Entertainment Machine
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Soraya Roberts
October 6, 2021
Cold Comforts
‘Dear Zachary’ Is A Greek Tragedy Come To Life
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Soraya Roberts
October 1, 2021
The Great Outdoors
Greg Noll, The Surfer Who Became A Myth, Is Dead At 84
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Patrick Redford
July 1, 2021
Cold Comforts
Watching ‘Touching The Void’ Should Qualify As An Extreme Sport
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Soraya Roberts
June 30, 2021