Lions, Towers & Shields

65: This Is Not Jessica Fletcher

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The John Frankenheimer classic tells you all you need to know about Angela Lansbury’s talent. And it’s a crackerjack political thriller, too.

The Manchurian Candidate

Shelly Brisbin with David J. Loehr

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The Manchurian Candidate
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  • The Manchurian Candidate (1962) trailer

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    • On disc: Criterion Blu-ray

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        • Stan Freberg “History of the United States of America, Part One”

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