Movie Roundup

Hosted by Barbara Bogaev Jan. 22, 2016

We discuss the day’s movie releases, including The 5th Wave, The Boy, and Dirty Grandpa with film critic Witney Seibold.

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Credits

Guest:

Witney Seibold - contributor to SlashFilm and co-host of the podcast "Critically Acclaimed" - @witneyseibold

Host:

Barbara Bogaev

Producers:

Matt Holzman, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Laura Swisher

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