You know this is not in any way how cults form or function, right? Quasi-Impressions: This had the 'better' third episode between it and Wind Breaker, largely because that was two two iterations of "We're about to fight… but maybe later," both stretched out for five minutes, with another 10 minute info dump in […]
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A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics Review — B+
They are indeed eccentric.
First Impression: A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics
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First Look: A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics
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Despite refocusing away from overt fantasy trimmings, A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics remains persistently and delightfully bonkers.
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