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Quiz: Are You A Subway Cinephile?
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Published Apr 25, 2019
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The subway is cinematic. Each ride is a long tracking shot revealing the best and worst of humanity. People are born here, meet their spouses here and make precious memories here. And unsurprisingly, it's been the subject or setting of many films. Take our quiz to see how well you know the subway system's star turns.
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