SEEING "YOU" IN ON-SCREEN FURNITURE

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Dear Snoops,

Hollywood is a mere 7 miles from where we sit at present, but its exceptional influence looms large. Because, contrary to popular belief, movies and television are actually incredibly popular and most people have at one point seen at least one.

If you are among those viewers, you’ll know that the most compelling and thought-provoking aspect …