Hitchcock vs. Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift: Part 2
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Okay, seriously? What could any movie that’s all about hot cars, teen angst and burning rubber have to do with Alfred Hitchcock? Actually, quite a lot—enough to flesh out a thrilling finale to this two-part series.
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