R.I.P. Bob Hoskins
P-p-p-please, Eddie, say it ain’t so! Beloved character actor Bob Hoskins has died at the age of 71.
P-p-p-please, Eddie, say it ain’t so! Beloved character actor Bob Hoskins has died at the age of 71.
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Because my available time to write is more limited these days than I’d like, I’ve decided to create a post to compile some quick-hit thoughts on news that might be pertinent to the interests of this blog.
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