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Original sketches and music by Jimmy Murphy, bringing humour, chaos, and a touch of melodrama to the discussion.
Is Hard Boiled the greatest action film ever made? Could Ryan and Simon survive in a world where every conversation ends in a shootout? And just how many bullets does it take to make a masterpiece? Tune in and find out!
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