Sabrina Sabrina (1954 and 1995)

Sarah, Hallie, and John discuss the original 1954 Sabrina, starring Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart, and the 1995 remake, starring Julia Ormond and Harrison Ford. CW: The 1954 Sabrina contains a plot point about suicide. If you are feeling alone and having thoughts of suicide—whether or not you are in crisis—or know someone who is, don’t remain silent. Talk to someone you can trust through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 or chat the lifeline.

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Wilmington, Michael and Staff. PUBLISHED: December 15, 1995 at 1:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 19, 2021 at 8:03 a.m.`SABRINA’ LOOKS DREAMY BUT LACKS RELEVANCE https://www.chicagotribune.com/1995/12/15/sabrina-looks-dreamy-but-lacks-relevance/

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Our theme music is "Rue Severine" by Blue Dot Sessions.

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