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71d

On the movie Ballerina. CW: graphic violence, guns, blood/gore, etc. within the context of the movie itself; occasionally fantastic language on my part. No spoilers. 🙂

First off, there's a warning just before the film actually starts, for those with photosensitive epilepsy and whatnot. That's not a concern I have, but there are some scenes with rapidly flashing lights, so the warning is probably warranted in all honesty.

Most of the acting most of the time, and without limitation the lighting, the editing, the cinematography, the way color is used, the way the score is used—hell, the way liquid blood is used, while we're at it—the stunt work, etc. are all absolutely outstanding.

I'm not going as far as to suggest that the kills in this movie are creative enough to give any entry in the Final Destination franchise a run for its money; I'm going as far as to say outright that the kills in this movie are creative enough to give the Hitman franchise in its entirety a run for its money. We see someone hanged from a balcony after being duct taped with a hand grenade. We see someone beaten unconscious with a TV remote while watching the channel on said TV change with every hit, which is just hilarious. We see someone get wrapped in a comically large plastic bag and then shot with a 12 gauge, and the bag turn red. We see people take turns beating each other over the head with dishes, while they're both frantically searching for the gun that's at the bottom of said pile of dishes, which is also just hilarious. We see a door booby trapped with a gun, a rope, and a fork, which is probably exactly what you're picturing in your head right now. You already know about the scene involving the flamethrower if you've seen the trailer; you should know that the flamethrowers, plural, actually get a decent amount of screen time, which is fucking awesome.

I could go on; you get the idea.

This is all shown almost exclusively in the form of long, wide shots, and I can't recall shaky cam having been been used to any extent worth mentioning at any point, and I was looking for it. Seriously: the average shot length during the heaviest action scenes is somewhere in the ballpark of three seconds, at least, by my estimate.

This is how action movies are supposed to be.

I wish I could give everyone involved in the making of this movie, from Keanu Reeves himself all the way down to Best Boy Key Grip or whoever the fuck, a fucking hug right now.

#ballerina #movies #review #moviereview

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20d

finished watching Hot Spring Shark Attack 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕
I don't like Sharknado or bad movies made on purpose, but this... this isn't like that Assylum crap, this is great. Everything about it, from the practical models to the plot twists, all of it seems tailor made to make me laugh and clap.

Thank you, internet, and thank you to everybody who worked on this, you've reignited my love for this kind of movie.

#movies #monster #shark #japan

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25d

finished watching Eddington
Can't we all get along and just hate Big Tech?
::Ms Lovejoy's "won't somebody please think of the children?" face here::

#movies #usa #bigTech

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25d

I suppose an introduction is in order. Better make one before I forget...

I'm Ferrus, your local queer goat! 🐐

I'm a #pansexual, #agender, and #aromantic of the #autistic #furry variety! My presentation is primarily feminine, though I incorporate some masculine or neutral pieces when the mood strikes me.

I was born and raised in #newzealand, though you wouldn't know that from my accent, a weird american-british-kiwi hybrid.

My Hobbies/Special Interests include but are not limited to: #linux, #anime, #vidogames, #tabletop, #books, #movies, #tv, #space, #fantasy, #sciencefiction, #oldtechnology, #lego, and #sustainablefashion

My favourite pieces of media are: #Warhammer40K, #TheExpanse, #StarTrek, #StarBlazers, #Tensura, #DungeonsAndDragons, #Pathfinder, #WorldofDarkness, #Stargate, and the #nasuverse

I may occasionally toot about these

Currently looking for education in some kind of Systems Administration Role, and run #NixOS on a daily basis. I also build my own machines.

My toots and boosts may occasionally be #NSFW. DNI with these unless you are of legal age.

Feel free to DM me, unless you're a #troll, #bigot, or anything else of the sort.

Offenders will find themselves fed to an Elder Wyrm (the mute/block button)

#introduction #welcome #newhere

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"Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" turns 40 today! Find out what other movies are celebrating milestone anniversaries this week in Hotchka's Movies by the Decade,

#Hotchka #MoviesByTheDecade #PeeWeesBigAdventure #PeeWeeHerman #Entertainment #Movies #Film #Cinema

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TV MOVIE REVIEW: "PROVIDENCE FALLS - AN IMPOSSIBLE PROMISE" - HALLMARK
Part 2 of 'Providence Falls' adds new characters to the mix along with a shocking twist.

https://hotchka.com/providence-falls-an-impossible-promise-review

#ProvidenceFalls #AnImpossiblePromise #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkPlus #Entertainment #Movies #Television #TV #Streaming

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29d

TV MOVIE REVIEW: "SECRETS TO KILL FOR" - LMN
'Secrets To Kill For' has an easily solved mystery with a jaw-dropping twist.

https://hotchka.com/secrets-to-kill-for-review

#SecretsToKillFor #LifetimeMovies #LMN #Entertainment #Movies #Television #TV #Streaming

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22d

finished watching The Prosecutor
Part Courtroom Movie, part Action Movie... All propaganda.

#movies #hongKong #china

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22d

🎬 RIP Terence Stamp.

A shame Stamp has been reduced in headlines to a villian in a SUPERMAN movie, when he's played dozens of roles over six-plus decades, including "Bernadette," a trans woman in "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" (1994).

Stamp narrates "Between a Frock & A Hard Place"—a brilliant doc about how the movie sparked a global discussion regarding gender and queer rights.

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

▶️ Plays in the post (57:39).

#Movies #LGBTQIA+

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMl9BkS5nnQ&ab_channel=WeArePride

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26d

L'equivalente cinematografico della signora che vi prende in simpatia che, dopo avervi parlato di quanto ami andare a funghi, finisce per dropparvi la lore intricata della sua famiglia. Consigliatissimo.

#SottoLeFoglie #WhenFallIsComing #Cinema #Film #Movies

Poster di "Sotto le Foglie"

Raffigura un fungo (amanita muscaria) mentre viene tagliato da un coltello. Nel riflesso della lama c'è una signora che guarda fuori dalla finestra.

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25d

Here's the weekly THU-THU 🐘 #Mastodon / #Fediverse #WatchPartyCalendar 📅for AUG 14-21, 2025

🚨UPDATES, links & details➡️ http://bit.ly/MastodonWatchParties
⏰ All times US Eastern

NOTE: Early Start Times + both #EuroKino, #LaEsoterica on Hiatus till Sep

#scifi #Westerns #Music #Mysteries #Action #Comedy #SilentFilm #Movies #FilmMastodon #CineMastodon #WatchPartyAlert

💐 THANK YOU FELLOW HOSTS 😎 @MatthewTitus88 @MirrorAyako @Taweret @lilymarswrites @analgesicsleep @greenpepper22 @theotherbrook @rsmon77

event listing for THU-SAT, Aug 14-16

event listing for SUN, 8/17/25

event listing for MON-TU, Aug 18-19

event listing for WED-THU, Aug 20-21

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24d

The weekend is here! What are you playing or watching?

We're playing a one-off of Ghouls N' Ghosts on Sunday.

Offline, we're playing Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, and Raidou Remastered. We're watching Psycho-Pass Providence, and Superman.

#Weekend #Gaming #Anime #Movies

The weekly streaming Twitch schedule for Damage Control Blog from August 16 to 22.

Saturday, August 16- No Livestream

Sunday, August 17 - Ghouls N' Ghosts at 8pm ET/7pm CT

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20d

TV MOVIE REVIEW: "MYSTERY ISLAND: PLAY FOR KEEPS" - HALLMARK
A murder mystery game becomes all too real in the newest 'Mystery Island' movie.

https://hotchka.com/mystery-island-play-for-keeps-review

#MysteryIsland #PlayForKeeps #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkPlus #Entertainment #Movies #Television #TV #Streaming

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21d

TV MOVIE REVIEW: "I'LL NEVER LET YOU GO" - LIFETIME
Lifetime's tale of infidelity becomes a tale of terror.

https://hotchka.com/ill-never-let-you-go-review

#IllNeverLetYouGo #MeaganGood #LifetimeTV #Entertainment #Movies #Television #TV #Streaming

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20d

TV MOVIE REVIEW: "DEAD GIRL SUMMER" - LIFETIME
Bad writing and acting mar Lifetime's latest mystery thriller.

https://hotchka.com/dead-girl-summer-review

#DeadGirlSummer #LifetimeTV #Entertainment #Movies #Television #TV #Streaming

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21d

TV MOVIE REVIEW: "PROVIDENCE FALLS: THIEF OF FATE" - HALLMARK
'Providence Falls' come to an emotional climax.

https://hotchka.com/providence-falls-thief-of-fate-review

#ProvidenceFalls #ThiefOfFate #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkPlus #Entertainment #Movies #Television #TV #Streaming

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19d

I can tell you there is a rising *genius* in LA who has been working for decades, originally from Ohio.

His name is #AdamKontras, and he is so worth your attention.

I won't bother with his skils in directing, writing, editing, technical bullshit. He has been documenting his life since 2000, and he makes some fucking wild decisions. Do they pan out?

He is also the first and longest running active VLOGGER as verified by Guiness Book of World Records.

https://www.amazon.com/Official-Journey-Two-Adam-Kontras/dp/B0B68YTTNS
#hollywood #movies

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18d

Here's the weekly THU-THU 🐘 #Mastodon / #Fediverse #WatchPartyCalendar 📅 for the dog days of summer

AUG 21-28, 2025

🚨UPDATES, links & details➡️ http://bit.ly/MastodonWatchParties
⏰ All times US Eastern

NOTE: #EuroKino on Hiatus till Sept.

#scifi #Westerns #Music #Mysteries #Action #Comedy #SilentFilm #Movies #FilmMastodon #CineMastodon #WatchPartyAlert

💐 THANK YOU FELLOW HOSTS 😎 @MatthewTitus88 @MirrorAyako @Taweret @lilymarswrites @analgesicsleep @greenpepper22 @theotherbrook @rsmon77 @bunnyhero

event listing for THU-SAT, Aug 21-23

event listing for Sunday 8/24

event listing for MON-THU, Aug 25-28

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1y

Today, February 23, in 1989, FBI special agent Dale Cooper arrives in Twin Peaks from somewhere else in time, assisted by Phillip Jeffries. He meets Laura Palmer on a fateful night. (Twin Peaks: The Return, Part 17, 2017)

#Movies #Film #Cinemastodon #Letterboxd #TV #Television #TwinPeaks #TwinPeaksTheReturn

Two men stand in a very dark room. One is wearing a black turtleneck and blazer, one is wearing a black suit and tie. The man in the suit asks, "Phillip?" A voice from offscreen says, "Please be specific."

A strange black and white image of a teapot with steam coming out of its nozzle. A man offscreen says, "The date—February 23rd, 1989." The teapot replies, "I'll find it for ya." There's also a sound effect as the teapot sits there: "Device clanks, ominous humming."

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TV MOVIE REVIEW: "GIRL IN THE CELLAR" - LIFETIME
Lifetime's family drama shows how abuse can carry from one generation to the next.

https://hotchka.com/girl-in-the-cellar-review

#GirlInTheCellar #KylaPratt #LifetimeTV #Entertainment #Movies #Television #TV #Streaming

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TV MOVIE REVIEW: "DO EXACTLY AS I SAY" - LIFETIME
Be careful who you step on as you climb the ladder to success.

https://hotchka.com/do-exactly-as-i-say-review

#DoExactlyAsISay #LifetimeTV #Entertainment #Movies #Television #TV #Streaming

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14d

TV MOVIE REVIEW: "DOUBLE SCOOP" - HALLMARK
Hallmark Channel's 'Summer Nights' begins to wind down with a sweet treat.

https://hotchka.com/double-scoop-review

#DoubleScoop #TaylorCole #RyanMcPartlin #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkPlus #Entertainment #Movies #Television #TV #Streaming

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8d

finished watching Ick 🌕🌕🌑🌑🌑
People ignoring an obvious threat until it starts killing them, and even then, they keep shrugging it off. This is a relevant idea, it could have worked much better than the asteroid from Don't Look Up, but the thing is... it does not, it utterly fails, at everything. ::facepalm::

#movies #disappointment

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"Blazing Saddles," Mel Brooks' Western satire about a Black sheriff (Cleavon Little) appointed to save the town with drunken gunslinger, the Waco Kid (Gene Wilder), turned 50 this month. In this slide show, MovieMaker looks at how the film was made. “It was designed as an esoteric little picture. We wrote it for two weirdos in the balcony. For radicals, film nuts, guys who draw on the washroom wall — my kind of people,” Brooks told Playboy in 1975.

https://flip.it/TN.ciP

#Movies #Film #Cinema #BlazingSaddles #Comedy #MelBrooks #CleavonLittle #RichardPryor #GeneWilder

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It's SHOWTIME!!! 🪩 This month we've got amazing movie musicals to watch with all your Fedi friends, including:

Fiddler on the Roof - An all time classic featuring Topol in what is highly regarded as one of the greatest musical films of all time. 🎻
Freaknik: The Musical - What would a musical made by T-Pain for Adult Swim look like? You've gotta tune in to find out!
Lagaan - One of the best bollywood films of all time! Think Mighty Ducks except it's about cricket and people from India facing off against shitty British colonialists. It's also my favorite movie of all time and I'm literally showing it on my birthday so you could come watch it with me.
Sweeney Todd (1982) - This is not the Tim Burton version and instead is the TV Movie version featuring the incomparable Angela Lansbury!

Mark those calendars and follow @GrillChill to get updates for when we go live! Hope to see y'all there~

#VHS #LaserDisc #DVD #Movies #Musicals

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