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December 11, 2024
Immaculate Review: Sydney Sweeney Makes You Root For The Nun
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Cecilia, a beautiful, doe-eyed, optimistic young American woman arrives in Italy to join a centuries old convent where aging nuns are taken care of. The ornately crafted convent stands hauntingly picturesque against the lush greenery of the sunlit Italian countryside, concealing dark secrets that soon wrap their evil claws around Cecilia.
Created by Michael Mohan (director) and Andrew Lobel (writer), the 2024 horror film Immaculate stars Sydney Sweeney as Cecilia, a young woman who believes she is destined for a higher purpose after surviving a fatal drowning. However, her faith and naivety are cruelly exploited by the sinister convent, but to their surprise, she transforms from a pliant sacrificial lamb into a determined fighter. Yet, escape seems impossible in a place eerily reminiscent of the iconic Hotel California lyric: ‘You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.’
As far as horror goes, except for one or two jump scares, Immaculate rarely delivers spine-chilling terror. Unfortunately, much of the story was predictable, partly because I saw The First Omen before Immaculate, even though the former came out a few weeks after the Sydney Sweeney flick. Both movies have eerily similar plots, the same kind of atmospheric settings, and follow a young nun’s traumatic experiences in a new convent. And in another similarity, both also feature a ‘cool’ nun, who befriends the new one, although the character arcs are very different.
The biggest mystery in the film is the period it is set in, even though Cecilia arrives in a flight, then takes a car to the isolated convent, at its premises, everybody uses candles. This is both comedic and bizarre, unless it was a deliberate plot device to serve as a metaphor for the retrogressive state of affairs at the convent. The world has moved on, but the older nuns seem to live frozen in time, as if they’re still in the 1700s. Although the story is either taking place in the 1980s or 90s, and the cinematography builds a pleasantly gothic, eerie mood through the runtime.
Italian actor Benedetta Porcaroli plays Sister Gwen, a fun, not-too-religious, smoker nun who quickly becomes close with Cecilia. Both of them become wary of the creepy events that start to unfold at the convent, and both suffer devastating consequences for questioning authority. One wishes there were a few more scenes of sisterhood between Gwen and Cecilia in Immaculate, as Benedetta Porcaroli is immediately likable in her cameo.
Sydney Sweeney shines as Cecilia, convincingly portraying her transformation from a cheerful novitiate to a terrified nun trapped in a sinister, cult-like convent. Immaculate parallels the horrors of a world where women lack autonomy over their bodies, making Cecilia’s struggle for survival deeply compelling, even though she makes some rookie mistakes. While the film follows a predictable path, it surprises with a bold and divisive climax. Cecilia’s story concludes definitively, avoiding the clichéd “open to interpretation” ending, although the door remains ajar for a sequel should the writers choose to explore one.
Rating: 3 on 5 stars. Stream “Immaculate” on Prime Video.
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Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld Review: Flaming Teen Drama
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Jentry Chau is a lively, K-pop-loving Chinese-American teen living in Seoul, excitedly looking forward to her sixteenth birthday. However, just hours before her big celebration, she discovers that an evil demon is after her life because of her superpowers… powers she had successfully suppressed for years until they suddenly activated with a vengeance. Her great-aunt AKA Gugu, flies her back to their hometown in Texas, where she trains Jentry trains to perfect her powers and battle demons.
Created by Echo Wu, “Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld” is a colorful, 13-episode long animated series, which is steeped in Chinese culture, legends, myths, and monsters. The very first episode of the show reminded me of “Samurai Jack”, primarily because a minor shape-shifting demon called Ed changes into a from that’s slightly reminiscent of Aku, the demon antagonist Samurai Jack must battle to save his world. But unlike the megalomaniac Aku, who wants world domination, Jentry’s enemy, Mr. Cheng (voiced by Greg Chun, who also provides the English dub for Muzan Kibutsuji in Demon Slayer) has a far more sentimental motive for stealing powers – to bring his dead daughter back to life.
Ali Wong (Beef/Single Lady) voices Jentry Chau, who, now that I think of it, doesn’t seem to have a lot of hobbies except for listening to K-pop music. In fact, I didn’t think it would take me over a week to finish this series, especially since the episodes are less than 30 minutes long. The first few episodes were pretty fun, following Jentry into her new school in Texas, only to learn that her younger version is popular as the ‘demon girl’ who nearly destroyed the town by setting it on fire. Making new friends and dealing with crushes in a new school is hard enough for average kids, but it’s doubly hard for Jentry, who can combust into flames if she doesn’t keep her stress under control. Lori Tan Chinn voices Gugu, Jentry’s mentor and only surviving relative, who is hiding way more family secrets than she lets on. Bowen Yang is Ed, a hilarious little demon who becomes Jentry’s BFF and a social media star due to his antics on the internet.
The biggest strength of Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld lies in its vibrant, eye-catching animation, reminiscent of early 2000s Cartoon Network shows, but more modern and snazzier. From dazzling, neon-powered action sequences to more subdued yet vivid depictions of high school antics, the animators skillfully shift the color palette throughout the episodes, making it quite an engaging visual experience.
From unraveling what really happened to her parents and how she inherited her powers, to choosing between her hot childhood friend Michael (A.J. Beckles) and the cute new guy Kit (Woosung), Jentry Chau has more on her plate than just fighting demons. She also accidentally opens a portal to the underworld and must deal with the different kinds of demons that come through it.
I didn’t enjoy the love triangle in the show and yes, I will have to admit I was rooting hard for the ‘wrong guy’, and it made sense why Jentry didn’t go for him, but she did not have to end up with the other dude either. That was the only cliched bit about this otherwise refreshing show, which could’ve easily been wrapped up in ten episodes. After that, it feels like a drag. However, for those who weren’t disappointed with the romantic subplot, the last three episodes of Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld might still feel fun.
Rating: 6 on 10. Stream the series on Netflix.
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December 10, 2024
Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 Trailer Revives Alucard-Belmont Banter!
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“Oh, excuse me for not having 300 years to perfect the art of war.”
“Sarcasm still runs in the Belmont blood, Trevor would be proud.”
Richter Belmont and Alucard are all set to be battle buddies in Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 and Trevor Belmont surely would’ve been proud. Every Castlevania fan (or at least me for sure) was waiting for Alucard to finally appear in the spinoff series of the animated show, and season one “Castlevania: Nocturne” didn’t disappoint! I mean, damn, what a photo finish it was, with Alucard appearing out of nowhere, like Vampire Jesus, and saving the hero in the ninth hour.
Despite all of Castlevania: Nocturne‘s flaws, Alucard’s climactic entry alone reignited expectations and excitement for a second season. And Netflix’s trailer for the season is packed with the action and drama fans would look forward to.
The trailer opens with a somber narration by one of the characters, describing how they were virtually decimated by the evil Erzsebet Bathory’s league of vampires. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, the story follows Erzsebet’s mission to ensure vampires hold the reins of power in the human world. However, with Alucard, the son of Dracula, back on the scene and choosing to side with humans, Richter Belmont, the primary protagonist of Castlevania: Nocturne, finds new hope to defeat the forces of evil.
Apart from all the blood, battles, and monsters, viewers can also look forward to the fun banter between Richter Belmont and Alucard, reminiscent of Alucard’s interactions with Trevor in the original series, which was of the most entertaining aspects of the parent series. The animation, of course, looks fantastic, and while the trailer doesn’t hint at any major new characters, Alucard’s return alone is enough to keep fans excited for the new season, streaming on Netflix from January 16, 2025.
You can watch the trailer below or on YouTube.
Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions Episode 23 Review
“A letter postmarked seventeen years ago arrived at the apartments Ron manages. It was an invitation from a Auberge. A full course menu was included in the invitation, along with a lone emerald.”
After Ron receives a mysterious invitation at the end of Episode 22 of Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions, he travels to a remote location with Toto, where a group of guests has gathered after receiving similar invitations. From a senior doctor to a taxi driver, it’s a very eclectic crowd for the special dinner.
Titled “The Case of the Highland Auberge Serial Murders (Part 1)”, episode 23 begins with Ron showing off his deduction skills by accurately guessing the strangers’ professions. While the first few minutes were rather slow, things get interesting after everybody sits down for an elaborate full course meal. As the dishes begin to arrive, most guests seem visibly shaken, upset, or shocked. Obviously, we all know there’s going to be murder on the menu soon, so once everybody retires to their room post dinner, a guest’s body is found next morning.
Since the dated invitation to the Auberge indicated it might have something to do with Ron’s past, those who expected some revelations about the genius detective’s life would be thrilled with an exciting twist in the second half. Besides, after the murder is discovered, the rest of this episode of “Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions” flies by in a second. With multiple suspects in play, the suspense over identifying the culprit is much higher this time compared to some of the previous cases.
The title—“The Case of the Highland Auberge Serial Murders (Part 1)”—already hints that there will be more than one murder, and the episode delivers with two major twists. One involves a personal connection to Ron and his forgotten memories, while the other is the second death at the Auberge. Both twists heighten the intrigue and mystery surrounding the mastermind and their possible connection to Ron Kamonohashi!
Stream the series (Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri) on Netflix or CrunchyRoll.
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That Christmas Review: Chaotic, Cute Festive Treat
Director: Simon Otto
Writers: Richard Curtis, Peter Souter, Andrew Dawson
“I am shy, she’s anxious, it’s hopeless!”
This might just be my favorite funny line from That Christmas, spoken by a shy new schoolboy as he chats with his mum about the girl he has a crush on.
Set in the fictional town of Wellington-on-Sea, the 2024 animated movie is narrated by Santa (Brian Cox), who finds his duties severely tested when a snowstorm disrupts everyone’s Christmas plans. That Christmas weaves together the comedic misadventures of the town’s residents, keeping you guessing how their stories will eventually intertwine… which they do, in a clichéd but completely entertaining way.
There are essentially three subplots in That Christmas: one follows new kid Danny, whose parents are divorced, as he struggles to make friends and catch the attention of his crush; another centers on Samantha, who’s anxious that her mischievous twin Charlie will ruin Christmas with her pranks; and the third focuses on Bernadette, who unexpectedly finds herself in charge of four kids when their parents get stranded in the snowstorm. For Danny, his first friend comes in the unlikeliest of forms – the strict teacher Ms. Trapper, who imparts some solid life lessons along the way. So this film is all about family, friends, and community spirit.
The animation by Locksmith Animation is colorful and cute, with some of the snowstorm scenes in That Christmas being truly stunning. I loved some of the kid characters, especially twins Charlie and Samantha, who are polar opposites in personality but soul sisters nonetheless. Bernadette’s wide-eyed toddler sister Eve had the cutest character design and is adorably voiced by Bronte Smith. Since the child characters are the heroes of this tale, there’s a lot of chaotic energy throughout the film, but it also delivers a generous amount of giggles.
My brother had planned to play an exciting new game on his PC when I started streaming That Christmas, but he ended up watching the entire film with us because of how fun it was. That’s a glowing review in itself!
Rating: 4 stars on 5. You can stream “That Christmas” on Netflix.
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December 9, 2024
Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Episode 10 Review
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Kirishima and Yoshino manage to defeat the goons who targeted them in Episode 9. As a result, Chapter 10 of Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii kicks off with the duo having a serious sit-down with Ozu Kento, the mastermind behind the orchestrated attacks against them.
For Plot Overview Read: Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Episode 1 Review
Titled “To Be Honest, I Want to Marry You Part 2,” the first half of this episode focuses on the protagonists dealing with Ozu, who cooks up a blatantly fake tale about why he was after Kirishima. The mysterious Azami Suo, whose name was finally revealed at the end of the last episode, doesn’t get much more screen time, except for a repeat of the skirmish scene between him and Kirishima. So, we still don’t know Azami’s motive, except that he seems to have an interest in Yoshino.
Kirishima steps up his flirting game with Yoshino, and while he doesn’t bring up marriage again, their relationship definitely progresses! Episode 10 is fast-paced and wraps up with a hilariously playful game between the two to settle the bet they made before their showdown with the goons. Even though Yoshino has yet to make any verbal declarations about her feelings for Kirishima, she is slowly warming up to the “psycho” and seriously considering his emotions. The next episode promises to be even more fun, given the way this one ends.
Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii is available to stream on Crunchyroll.
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Four Review: Small-Cast Drama Delivers Big Emotions
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In India, “Hum Do, Hamare Do” is a well-known family planning slogan, which translates to “Two of us, two of ours.” The government promoted the idea that two children were more than enough to complete a family. The phrase came to mind while watching “Four,” a film about a couple struggling with fertility issues, dreaming of having their own little family of four. It’s a nice, round number, isn’t it?
Directed by Canyon Prince, “Four” is based on Ashley Berry’s memoir, “Waiting for Rainbows,” and opens with a heartwarming video montage of the lead couple’s dating history. Meghan Carrasquillo stars as Ashley, the protagonist eager to have children with her husband, Cal (Spencer Breslin). However, when the couple struggles to conceive, they are compelled to explore alternative paths to parenthood, embarking on a tumultuous journey filled with challenges, tragedy, but also hope.
At just over 90 minutes, “Four” is an emotionally charged domestic drama that zeroes in on Ashley’s turbulent journey to motherhood. Meghan Carrasquillo carries the film with charm and intensity, portraying a young woman unwavering in her determination to become a mother, no matter the emotional, physical, or financial toll. Spencer Breslin’s Cal, who serves as Ashley’s anchor through the chaos, isn’t as compelling in his role. Despite the sweet romantic montage at the start, the chemistry between the leads feels lukewarm they feel more like friendly coworkers than long-term lovers in some scenes.
Stacey Dash plays Beth, a no-nonsense social worker who initially intimidates the couple during their first attempt at adoption. However, as the story progresses, their professional relationship softens into a warm, supportive bond. The rest of the cast makes brief appearances, as the film keeps its razor-sharp focus on the lead pair’s emotional journey, and is perfect for fans of small-cast films without distracting subplots.
The background score, reminiscent of an early 2000s playlist, adds a nostalgic warmth to the story. From nerve-wracking IVF treatments to the painstakingly long adoption process, Ashley and Cal navigate their trials as a united team. The pace leans on the slower side, but the simple cinematography and the tender, supportive dynamic between the lead couple is the heart of “Four”. Despite the trauma and challenges they face, their relationship remains grounded in kindness and mutual respect, never tipping into toxicity—a refreshing portrayal of partnership under pressure. The climax ends on a sentimentally positive note and will tug at viewers’ emotions, bringing both tears and smiles.
Rating: 3 on 5 stars. You can watch ‘Four’ on Amazon Prime from December 10.
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December 8, 2024
Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video Review: Lost Tape, Lost Laughs
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“Vidya, these English folks make a video of their wedding night and watch it until their old age. That’s why they remain so happy. So, I’ve been thinking, we should also record our wedding night!”
Directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, the 2024 Bollywood movie “Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video stars Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri as newlywed couple Vicky and Vidya, whose lives are turned upside down when a private CD from their honeymoon in Goa goes missing after a robbery at their home. Looking into their case is police officer Laadle (Vijay Raaz), who is more interested in wooing Vicky’s older sister Chanda (Mallika Sherawat), a free soul with zero interest in marriage.
“Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video” is set in 1997, just two years after the infamous Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee sex video went “viral” around the world. So if you really must watch a comedy about a couple losing their sex-tape, watch the series ‘Pam & Tommy’ on Hulu or Hotstar. But unlike the “97% Paarivarik” (family-friendly) promise in the trailer for “Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video”, the Hollywood series is only meant for adult viewers.
If it weren’t for the CD and a couple of Bollywood songs from the ’90s that play throughout Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, the film oddly lacks any real retro vibe, and some jokes don’t even make sense for the era. For instance, Vicky is a henna artist who can’t string an English sentence together, but in the second half of the film, he says, “I will take you to Wakanda if you want” to a character—a Black Panther joke that feels completely out of place, especially since the character wasn’t even popular back then.
On the brighter side, Triptii Dimri is super cute as Vicky’s doctor wife Vidya, but the actors’ on-screen chemistry is practically nonexistent. For a moment, I wondered if it was due to the age gap between the actors, but then I remembered how Rajkummar Rao shared great chemistry with the younger Janhvi Kapoor in Mr. & Mrs. Mahi. Clearly, the problem isn’t the age—it’s the bland script and uninspired direction. Maybe the recycled and rehashed 90s songs in the trailer should’ve been plenty indication that not a lot of new ideas went into the making of this film.
Let’s be honest—Raaj Shaandilyaa and the writers would’ve been better off making a full-blown raunchy comedy for adults instead of this half-baked attempt at a “family-friendly” story about a missing sex tape. It’s crammed with contrived jokes and random twists, capped off with a moral lesson that feels completely out of place, like the weird Wakanda joke. Maybe watch Rajkummar Rao’s “Stree 2” instead or if you’re in the mood for a nostalgic retro offering, try Rao’s action-comedy series Guns & Gulaabs.
Rating: 3 on 10. “Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video” is on Netflix.
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La Brea Season 1 Review: Time Pass Kinda Show
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Here’s the thing, ‘La Brea’ has an excellent plot idea – a massive sinkhole suddenly appears in Los Angeles along a road, sucking in several people, who instead of falling to their deaths, find themselves hitting the ground in a pristine unknown forest. While in Los Angeles, authorities assume the sinkhole must’ve killed people who fell through it, the surviving strangers slowly learn they might be in 10,000 BC! Will they be able to survive in a non-civilized world inhabited by sabre-toothed big cats and woolly mammoths?
Created by David Applebaum, La Brea revolves around the Harris family: pilot Gavin Harris (Eoin Macken), his estranged wife Eve Harris (Natalie Zea), and their teenage children Izzy (Zyra Gorecki) and Josh (Jack Martin). Eve and Josh fall into the sinkhole, while Gavin, plagued by visions of them in the other timeline, rallies support to launch a rescue mission for the sinkhole victims. Meanwhile, the survivors who fell into La Brea face a tough battle for survival, grappling with limited food supplies, trust issues, and mysterious, hostile natives who may want them dead.
La Brea attempts to position itself as a dystopian survival show in the vein of Lost or The Walking Dead (minus the zombies), but it lacks the grittiness expected from a strong first season. Instead, it adopts a more leisurely pace, emphasizing interpersonal dynamics among the group of survivors. Unfortunately, a disproportionate amount of screen time is devoted to Gavin Harris, the pilot hero determined to save his wife and son. His dialogues are dull, repetitive, and could easily be skipped without missing much. A lot of the other sub-plots focusing on different survivors is also very mundane and stretched out. While everybody simply wants to find a way to get back to their timeline, they survivors must also stick together to keep themselves safe from unknown dangers.
Most characters in La Brea are not very entertaining, most of them are unlikable, except for Scott Israni (Rohan Mirchandaney), a museum tour guide, who is always high, and yet is quick to realize that the survivors are inexplicably in 10,000 B.C. Rohan Mirchandaney is comically entertaining as the cowardly yet smart Scott, who quickly becomes friends with Josh Harris. A small romantic sub-plot about Josh’s crush on Riley (Veronica St. Clair), an undergrad student who fell in with her doctor father (Jon Seda), is kinda cute. It helps that both actors look good together and are charming onscreen together.
The cinematography is somewhat mediocre, the VFX on some of the extinct animals is pretty bad, and many of the sets in 10,000 BC straight-up look fake, like they were made for a new museum. Also, let’s not even get started on the costume and makeup department—some of the outfit choices and the fact that everyone looks fresh despite being stuck in the past for a while is simply ridiculous.
This is basically a “time-pass” kind of show. It has a really interesting plot, but it’s not executed with the level of cleverness the story deserves. That said, it still manages to keep you hooked through all ten episodes. Honestly, I wish they had just wrapped up the story in the tenth episode—it really didn’t need a second season. But here I am, curious enough to watch the next season anyway. If you’re in the mood for some mindless time-travel fun, this is a decent pick—you can enjoy it without analyzing all the things that make no sense.
Rating: 5.5 on 10. Stream ‘La Brea’ on Netflix or JioCinema.
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December 7, 2024
Mary Review: This Birth of Christ Retelling Feels More AD Than BC
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“You may think you know my story. Trust me, you don’t.”
That’s one of the first dialogues in the 2024 movie “Mary”, and for anybody who is familiar with biblical tales, trust me, the story is pretty familiar. Directed by D.J. Caruso, the most surprising element in the film is probably the random appearances of the angels Gabriel and Lucifer through the runtime. They pop out of nowhere, do their thing, and disappear.
Noa Cohen plays the titular protagonist and also doubles as the narrator, beginning Mary with her father Joachim (Ori Pfeffer) wandering through the desert, fasting and performing penance for 40 days, praying for God to grant him a child. The film starts with Mary’s birth and concludes with the birth of Jesus, the Messiah on whom people pin their hopes against the tyrannical rule of King Herod (Anthony Hopkins).
The highlight of Mary is its cinematography, which conjures a fantasy-like vision of ancient Israel, with the city resembling something out of Arabian Nights. Noa Cohen is radiant as the adult Mary, often dressed in simple yet dreamy robes that look out of a ‘Dune’ movie. Ido Tako plays Joseph, who is led to Mary by an angel, and it’s love at first sight for him, leading to their betrothal.
The one thing that stood out oddly in the film was a line where someone yells, “Stone the virgin whore!” while zealots target Mary. A person can’t logically be both a virgin and a whore, so this paradoxical dialogue only makes sense if it’s coming from someone with a deeper understanding of biblical contradictions—or if the writers intended it as a sly joke. If it’s the latter, it’s very oddly timed, as it occurs during a tense and violent scene. In other words, it doesn’t feel very BC (Before Christ). That’s the thing about Mary: it’s an easily digestible retelling of Mary’s story, and it seems aimed at younger viewers.
Curiously, the birth of Jesus was one of the most underwhelming sequences in “Mary”, it was rushed, and wasn’t done with the theatrics or fanfare you’d expect in a period-piece like this. Anthony Hopkins, as the narcissistic, exploitative, and cruel King Herod, feels a tad underutilized. However, in the brief sequences he appears in, the veteran actor embodies megalomania to perfection. And unlike a lot of Christ/Mary focused movies, this one isn’t extremely violent or gloomy, even though it does dwell on Herod’s ruthless regime and acts of atrocities.
Overall, Mary is a decent one-time watch for those seeking a Christmas movie and open to a fresh retelling of the story of Jesus’s birth.
Rating: 6 on 10. “Mary” is available on Netflix.
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