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34. The Wall

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 01:13 AM

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The Wall is one of the best science fiction movies ever made, IMHO. Also one of the best foreign language movies I've ever seen. And I don't know anybody who's ever seen it, or even heard of it. I think you can watch it for free on YouTube.

— Ron

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1745686/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_10_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_The%2520Wall

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