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Beekeeper out for revenge?! Sign me the fuck up.

This list is brilliant. No more Jared Leto, please God.

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Jan 12Liked by allison picurro

It’s refreshing to hear you say The Iron Claw fell short, at least compared to autistic Wonka. I think I’m in the minority for A24 films almost always disappointing me, either in their content or art over story approach.

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Wonka and Kylie Jenner spotted getting tacos and shopping for home goods really does have a ring to it!

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For some reason “Free the homie.” is what took me out.

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Jan 9Liked by allison picurro

“It is the gutter rat Sony’s time to move in.” I subscribed immediately after I stopped cry-laughing

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The group chat is already planning our Beekeeper rendezvous. The rest of this list is impeccable, no notes.

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Jan 9·edited Jan 9Liked by allison picurro

i take no pleasure in reporting that jacob elordi in priscilla......he got me. ive been turned. im hooked. im along for the ride.

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Jan 9Liked by allison picurro

Did we seriously watch three new movies while together over break... that’s so us.

One “part one” you’re missing is REBEL MOON: PART ONE - A CHILD OF FIRE, Zack Snyder’s blatant Star Wars rip-off for Netflix that just came out where Anthony Hopkins voices the C-3PO stand-in. Should not count as an actual movie

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Men bonding without muscles and only friendship in 'The Eight Mountains' was one of my highlights of the year - https://youtu.be/ZypwY-hhI2c

‘Captain Volkonogov Escaped’ is a Russian movie that only got released in 2023. Lovely visuals, very macho, and with a message - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0qakaKE-aM

For bombs, bullets, stabs and kicks, the best revenge movie last year was 'Sisu' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NnPzpuU5ao

'Passages' sucked. Giving movies higher ratings just because they're queer is anti-equal rights. However, in the same sentence you mentioned 'The Breaking Ice'. Classy enui drama that will probably only reach the art crowd in the West. Good as a triple-billing with 'Return to Seoul' and 'Next Sohee'.

'The Persian Version' was a great comedy - https://youtu.be/PDrlpcv4vXE

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