Synchronic (2021)

enJanuary 30, 2021

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About this Episode

In a special bonus episode of the podcast James & Matt discuss Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead's new film Synchronic (2021) starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan. They do a deep dive on the chilling sci-fi and decide where it fits in Benson & Moorhead's filmography.

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