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The one Christmas film you watch every year vs the one film that has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas that you watch every year:

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My four-year-old is obsessed with "Ease on Down the Road." So I'm excited for everyone to hear me and @imhoreviews.bsky.social talk THE WIZ in a couple of weeks. But first, strap in for this week's chat on the most (only?) obscure Oz film we're covering on Close Watch.

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We did do the thing!

A ★★½ review of One Battle After Another (2025) > 2025 Releases Ranked "Why is your shirt so tight?" There’s a good chance that if I had seen One Battle After Another before all the hype and fanfare that I might’ve ended up appreciating it a little...

I had a lot to say about #OneBattleAfterAnother, and I honestly have more if anyone wants me on their podcast. But here's a small taste:

My ★★½ review of One Battle After Another on Letterboxd boxd.it/bhS4YX

How does this site not have polls???

Post a pic of you that's not actually you
(This is truly how I feel inside most days)

BATTER UP, THE TIME HAS COME FOR ONE AND ALL...

It's a good day to be a graduate. 😉

Now listening to my best friend @imhoreviews.bsky.social chat with my 2nd best friend Jason of @bingemovies.bsky.social about the #5-#1 box office earners of 2008, and already Jason's got things off to a good start by asking why MAMMA MIA is based on a Greek island instead of an Italian one. Link 👇!

Back on the Binge!!

If this movie doesn't hit a billion, there's something wrong in this world.

Incredibly creative and original. So disturbing that it unsettled me for weeks after seeing it.

🤣🤣🤣

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ICYMI: Now available wherever you get podcasts! @imhoreviews.bsky.social joined Close Watch to discuss 1965's The Sound of Music. We discuss Julie Andrews’ unforgettable performance and break down the film’s enduring themes of family, resilience, and standing up against oppression.

LINKS below!

Yes.

And you still should've voted for her.

Yo, he was getting it!

I'm struggling with that myself nowadays.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is time to finally give Dianne Warren her Oscar.

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Oh, this Santa chilling at the South Pole, where he in the shade and shining up his Cadillac sleigh, and Mrs Claus got a big ol' booty.

I spent the majority of this year not watching trailers and I gotta say... easily one of the dumbest decisions I've made. A trailers job isn't just to get you excited about a movie, it's so you know that movie even exists. Without them, I was left in the dark this whole year. Not doing that again.

Or imagine taking one of his movies and turning it into a stage musical 🤯

Yeah, that movie hits.

I haven't seen many movies this year, but the fact that Emilia Perez seems to be a serious awards contender tells me this was a very bad year for films.

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Guess I'll check out this Emilia Perez I've heard so much about.

Hey @bsky.app,

You know an easy way you'll be able to crush the competition??
Come closer, it's a secret...

(*get an edit button*)

So... NOW can we do universal healthcare?

Yes, Queen 👑