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Coraline (2009)
Ep. 93
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On today’s episode, we’re heading over to the Other World for a rousing performance from circus mice, but along the way, we’ll learn about ourselves and find out that things aren’t always what they seem, while we revisit the stop motion banger that is Coraline (2009), celebrating its 10 year anniversary!! This movie was directed by Henry Sellick and adapted from a dark fantasy children’s novel written by Neil Gaiman.
This movie stars Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French and Ian McShane
Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle
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