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New Moon Topples The Dark Knight's Opening Day Record: PHOTO

Film School Rejects - 21st Nov 2009

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New Moon: Despite my clear disdain for the latest entry in the Twilight series, as written in my review, I must admit that Summit Entertainment is doing something right.

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