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Better Off Dead / Drop Dead Fred

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This week from the Patreon vault! 1985's Better Off Dead demonstrates the best way to cheer up a depressed John Cusack. 1991's Drop Dead Fred proves that Phoebe Cates can be the light in even the darkest of movies. Are grapes the key to understanding both of these bleak absurdist comedies? Tune in to find out!


00:00 - Better Off Dead

43:50 - Drop Dead Fred

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