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Starry Eyed (2026)
'A struggling actor and burnt-out painter find themselves torn between passion, love, and day jobs over a magical night at the movies.'
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'A struggling actor and burnt-out painter find themselves torn between passion, love, and day jobs over a magical night at the movies.'
Rating:G
Genre:Romance
Written By:Michael Merlino
In Theaters:2/13/2026
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Runtime:5 minutes
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