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Blindsided by CLOSE-UP

September 30, 2014

What is fact, what is truth, and when does it even matter?

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Ryan McNeil
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Blindsided by WILD AT HEART

February 28, 2012

Gird your loins everybody – the Blind Spot Series turns its eyes to David Lynch.

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Ryan McNeil
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