Episode 23: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
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Nick and Winston wrap up their Summer Alien Fun with Close Encounters of the Third Kind. They discuss the conspiracy theories that influenced the story, the influence the film had on society, and how it compares to director Steven Spielberg's other sci-fi work.
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