How to Watch a Movie

If you've ever wondered, this is How to Watch a Movie.

Cast

Grantland Hawkins

as Man/Narrator

William S. Hawkins

as Crew Member 1

Matthew McNeive

as Crew Member 2

Savannah Steinkamp

as Badgering Wife (voice)

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