Reflecting on 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday'
Lee Daniels’s Billie Holiday biopic The United States vs. Billie Holiday was released on February 26th, 2021, and my immediate reaction to it was one of discomfort.
The Dick Appointment (2020)
When lovelorn Wally wants to get over his ex, he turns to the apps for help.
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When lovelorn Wally wants to get over his ex, he turns to the apps for help.
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Genre:Comedy
Written By:Mike Roma
In Theaters:6/26/2020
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Runtime:10 minutes
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