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I go to movies expecting to have a whole experience. If I want a movie that doesn't end I'll go to a French movie. A movie has to be complete within itself, it can't just build off the first one or play variations.

Joss Whedon

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Joss Whedon
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 23
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