Reel Roundtable with Erick, Dean, and Ethan
Two film production majors and one film theory major sit down to discuss their thoughts on movies using their own insight of specific film elements. From high-grossing blockbusters to niche festival flicks, nothing is off limits for these cinephiles.
Reel Roundtable with Erick, Dean, and Ethan
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