‘Napoleon’ and the Top Five "Great Men" Movies
Episode Date: November 22, 2023Sean, Amanda, and Chris explore the high highs of Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’—in particular the battle scenes—while trying to sort through their feeling...
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897 episodes transcribedSean, Amanda, and Chris explore the high highs of Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’—in particular the battle scenes—while trying to sort through their feeling...
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