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Monday, November 2, 2020

Video: PlayTime- Controlled Chaos - The Royal Ocean Film Society

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Michael J. Ruhland: Hello I'm Film Blogger, Michael J. Ruhland. I research and write about a wide variety of films ranging from the silent era to modern day and everywhere in between. Film is an incredible art form, and I am more than happy to share its history, artistry and magic with you. I stand by the old adage, "Movies are your best entertainment."

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Video: PlayTime- Controlled Chaos - The Royal Ocean Film Society

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