Movies of the Weekend 8-17-18

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  This is a bit of a slower weekend in terms of how many there are to see. First up is "Mile 22", it tells the story of an elite militay unit that must transport an important asset out of the country to prevent nuclear war. The final one is "Alpha", which tells the story of how "man's best friend" came to be.
Whatever you decide to watch, I hope you enjoy!

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