Review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) by Jennie L — 15 Mar 2007

Another true classic Shirley MCclane and Meryl Streep make a killer combo!

This review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) was written by Jennie L on 15 Mar 2007.

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Review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) by Jennie L — 15 Mar 2007

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