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“Even before I started going to movies, I loved the idea of them. When I started learning to read as a kid, I started reading the movie pages in the paper and I could tell you what was showing at every theater within a ten mile radius of our house.”

Quote by Alonso Duralde

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Alonso Duralde is a renowned film critic and writer. Born on May 18, 1967, he is known for his profound insights into the art of film and his unique style of criticism. more

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