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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ever find yourself wondering, "Why hasn't there been a film about ______?" Well, here are five ideas that I think would make terrific sports movies. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We look back at this early 80s football film starring a young Tom Cruise to see if it stands the test of time. Is it still rad to the max or totally bogus? ]]></itunes:summary>
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