Review of The Post (2017) by James L — 12 Feb 2018

Dramatises the story really well, drawing real parallels with the current administration in the US, that is what resonates the most.

This review of The Post (2017) was written by James L on 12 Feb 2018.

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Review of The Post (2017) by James L — 12 Feb 2018

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