Comments by "Machu Pikachu" (@machupikachu1085) on "The Critical Drinker" channel.

  1. The one thing that bothers me about the Alien franchise is that no one has made a sequel to 1986's Aliens. It's been almost 40 years and there is just TWO films in the entire franchise. Just two. :(
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  2. Judging from the thumbnail, the only canon Diznee Star Wars held onto was 'There are no bras in space'.
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  3. "Writers genuinely seem to care more about the race and gender of a character than any of their other traits." When you state it that way, it almost seems like the writers are...racist and sexist. Weird. That's not what Martin Luther King Jr. wanted.
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  4. Ironically, that character was so well written with a full arc is because Ripley was written as a male lead. Weaver came into read for Veronica's part, and won over the producers. She was Ripley. Ripley wasn't a kickass female character, she was a kickass character that ended up being female. Cheers!
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  5.  @slevinchannel7589  "Drinker is really Agreeable for a Right-Winger,..." I'm curious why you stated that. I am liberal AF and I agree with many points he makes. They are not right wing, they're just common sense.
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  6. This happens more now than ever sadly.
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  7. Drinker you are spot on here, as usual. They say 'you don't know someone until you live with them.' and it's true. Now that we have access to celebs 24/7, it's like living with them, and now that we know them, we aren't impressed.
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  8. "Do not question. Consume and Obey." -Disney, probably
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  9.  @johngeiger3770  Agreed. Ironically, that character was so well written with a full arc is because Ripley was written as a male lead. Weaver came into read for Veronica's part, and won over the producers. She was Ripley. Ripley wasn't a kickass female character, she was a kickass character that ended up being female. Cheers!
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  10. Wow. That's an important, serious point you make there. Hehe I just farted.
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  11.  @WillDreamer  As the saying goes: There aren't may Feminists as a cruise ship is sinking.
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  12.  @enekaitzteixeira7010  yes. Left-wing would be a nickname for liberal side of the political spectrum in the US and Canada.
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  13. A great point!
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  14.  @anthonyobryan3485  HAHA totally true! I would like to add that the Xenomorph would also most likely be re-written from a female to male. That way, Ripley can really cut loose! 😆
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  15. LOL does she have a sister?
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  16.  @marvintilly  for reals? Is her skin pack darker in the game, since she clearly has so much White Guilt?
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  17.  @EthanDarke  umm...shoes don't need shoelaces...
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  18. Which was from the EU that was deemed NON canon.
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  19. ronically, that character was so well written with a full arc is because Ripley was written as a male lead. Weaver came into read for Veronica's part, and won over the producers. She was Ripley. Ripley wasn't a kickass female character, she was a kickass character that ended up being female. Cheers!
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  20.  @Khalael1416068  because, unfortunately, they don't want a woman running alongside James Bond, they want him GONE! That way there can be no rivalry or comparisons, and therefore she is the BEST!
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  21.  @Alamo-cz5xc  Zing!!
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  22. What are you talking about? That film doesn't even exist! The Hunger Games was THE FIRST MOVIE to have a female action star. Ever. ....According to Jennifer Lawrence and her director.
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  23.  @EvilDoresh  LOL he really needs to learn his place!
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  24. hahaha zing!!
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  25.  @kelleymaxwell3875  but maybe Indy doesn't get taken over by a woman character? It's just some internet rumor...
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  26. 6:31 LOL I never thought Drinker's answer to Modern Cinema's current diminishing returns is "Hollywood needs more diversity."🤣🤣🤣
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  27.  @EthanDarke  I get your point tho. Actually, it is a pretty good analogy for Dizznee 'we don't need a good story' (shoe), but they will eventually learn that their films work way better with one (shoelace)
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  28. Ironically, Ripley was written as male, but Weaver got the part because she embodied the character. Her character is amazing and iconic not because she was female, but because it was so well written. This proves the point that gender does not matter, only good storytelling and character arcs do.
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  29.  @31minutesago  feel clever with that comment, 'Edge Lord'?
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  30. Hi Greta! Sorry no one really likes your movie. At least you got to sneak a peek of Margot Robbie changing clothes while on the film set. 😉
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  31.  @alexandrugabriel3839  Zack's was better? I couldn't make it 30 minutes into that hot garbage. Between Wonder Woman literally outrunning fully automatic weapon fire without getting a scratch - twice, to the insufferable songs, I just...couldn't.
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  32.  @aa-ze5cz  Dude, Jonathan is serious. Navy recruiters literally set up tents outside movie theaters showing Top Gun and recruited thousands on their way out of the movie.
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  33.  @Patrickitron  What took YOU so long? I cancelled my subscription during the Gina Carano BS. ;-)
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  34. Agreed. Because the rest of the Disney Star Wars movies are such hot garbage, Rogue One by comparison is elevated out of the sludge. Kinda like being the best basketball player on the worst team.
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  35.  @mattstorm6568  "You obviously don't know much about MLK." Clearly not as much as you. According to Google, you are the world's foremost expert on the life, times, and scandals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. So, please enlighten me, and everyone here about your vast knowledge of this fallen icon. Share with us what he really wanted for race relations in America and the world at large.
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  36. "If I have to hear one more 17 year old or younger comment some stupid shit like, “I’m X years old and I feel the same way.” I’m gonna lose my mind." Sooo....you're getting upset because so many people agree with you comment?? Seems like a really petulant thing to whine about. Don't worry tho, that was probably the last popular, good idea you'll have, so you won't be bothered by this 'inconvenience' anymore. Enjoy your misery, Giggles!
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  37.  @Vanziethel  Haha didn't put that together. Thanks!
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  38. It is indeed a sad state of affairs with the superhero genre. I never actually got into it at all until the pandemic. We had nothing to do, so we checked out some Phase One Marvel films. They were actually quite good! We've now seen them all up until the last two Avengers films (no spoilers, please), and have avoided pretty much all Phase 4 and all of Diznee (LGBQT)+ streaming shows. After we watch the last two films in Phase 3, I'll be good. Is there anything else decent we should check out before we close that chapter for good?
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  39. Well said. Rewarded for being a selfish ass.
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  40. THIS! I came here to say something similar. I think we will find in the next few years that Will Smith is the next Johnny Depp.
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  41. I see what you mean. I did predict the ending of Cinderella recently because I work in the industry and know how Hollywood writers think nowadays, and sadly I was almost spot on. It was like a slow moving train wreck :(
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  42. And Ripley worked because she was written as a strong lead character. A male lead. That's why she translated so well - she's a strong lead character - no purpose written grrl boss here.
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  43. bad songs don't become good songs, they just become familiar ones.
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  44. Another negative message these films imply is that if you were not born perfect - don't try. Only the 'born withs' will succeed. What a horrifying thought to convey to young ones in our culture These 'hero' characters are narcissistic and selfish because the are just a reflection of the writer's personalities. These people are sacrificing good scripts and billions of movie budget dollars for films with "The Message" and questionable ethics because they want it that way. It's repugnant.
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  45.  @kwetinka0170  That kinda reminds me of the last season of Dexter.... :(
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  46. Why does your Mom have to be so misogynistic and racist?
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  47. So napalm? The 'heroine' took out a village with women and children using napalm??
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  48. I've only seen it once back in the day, but I do remember the suspension of disbelief being too big to ignore. So much time has elapsed that humans and sea creatures have evolved into completely different subspecies (10's of thousands of years), but there is still gas and the knowledge to make jet skis function? There is no land anywhere, so where did they get all of stuff to make floaty cities? I think that is one of the reasons it didn't do well. Maybe things are more plausible in the Director's cut. Has anyone seen that version? Cheers!
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  49. Every scene should have Poochie in it. And we he is off screen, all of the other characters should be asking "where's Poochie??"
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  50. Nuh uh, those were all clever 'gotcha' moments made to subvert the audience's expectations :D
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  51. Hahaha - good one!!
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  52. But you didn't answer the most important question in entertainment today: How many same sex relationships are shown on screen?
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  53. I'm not sure I'd agree it was a masterpiece. I will agree that compared to literally everything Diznee has puked out with the Star Wars name attached to it, Rogue One is the only product that deserves a place in the official canon.
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  54.  @Geuelthefool  "Well dolphins are evil anyway." Fugga Yu Dolfin and Whale!!! - South Park
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  55. How is that an original idea? That's literally the plot of The Last Crusade.
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  56. Did you like the last Indy film?
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  57.  @skytron22  I'm not sure that's the case. I'd be pretty surprised if that was true, actually.
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  58.  @zacharykim295  the rumors aren't true.
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  59.  @Smoke3380  IKR?? How does Drinker know the son is strange? LOL
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  60. simmer down Beavis. according to facts and data, GB2016 wasn't made for the vast majority of moviegoers on Earth. Thus, the colossal failure of the film and the staggering financial losses incurred. This in turn prompted the cancellation of all ancillary projects - sequels, animated films, and television based on the GB2016 universe, and ultimately the resurrection of the original timeline to resounding success. That's cool if you like the movie, but don't hate on those that do not, as you are in the minority. Cheers!
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  61.  @robsan52  wow. I didn't know there was an alternative scene. I'll have to track that one down. Thanks!
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  62. Wow. They are not even hiding it anymore. What's next?
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  63. Galactus? Oh, wait...
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  64. Preach!!
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  65. they do. They really do!
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  66. unfunny and untrue.
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  67. All of these plot suggestions are better that what we got in the Last Jedi.
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  68. Top Gun Maverick brought be back to the theater for the first time in years. It's worth checking out.
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  69. How DARE you!!! That's RACIST! REEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
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  70. Yup. That's why!
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  71. she was riding coattails then
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  72. A monkey flipping a coin for decisions would have done less damage to Lucasfilm.
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  73. probably.
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  74. That's actually a cool way to look at it. Ignore the haters. Cheers!
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  75. because in modern Hollywood, white guys ARE evil! ESPECIALLY if they are smart enough to know what's going on.
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  76.  @31minutesago  You again. Piranah 2 wasn't Cameron's film. he was hired half way through production. A simple Google search would confirm your assertion is a fallacy. I find it curious that you didn't mention The Abyss or True Lies - both huge films with massive followings. It's hilarious how you are trying to knock down one of most successful directors in cinematic history. What have you accomplished in life? Seriously, instead of sitting back and smugly saying 'You're doing it wrong!', go out and actually DO something. If you think you can do better, go make better things. Contribute to society. Nothing is stopping you. But, we both know why you won't.
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  77. Two words: Penis Envy. Freud called people out on this stuff like over a century ago LOL!
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  78. At least is keeps to the modern Hollywood mantra of making the unconscionable villain the misunderstood protagonist. Who needs heros anyway?
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  79.  @VaryaEQ  It's interesting that all of those bad examples you stated were committed by men.
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  80.  @31minutesago  depression is sad and absurd?
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  81.  @31minutesago  not sure if you are addressing this to me, the OP, or someone else, as you didn't specify. I haven't deleted any comments however. I'll be happy to re-post them though. They're all here. YouTube has been flakey lately with either bugs, full transparency, or both. I
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  82. I can't believe that after purchasing Star Wars, Disney has only put out TWO projects - Rogue One and Andor. Just two. :(
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  83. Well...he won't be getting back up. So there's that.
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  84. Yeah, title is pretty underwhelming.
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  85.  @ВладимирКруглов-к9о  not at my house. I watch tv in 3D all the time. Not sure why it wasn't more popular. It's really the only real advancement in tv technology since hd,
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  86.  @Sylmarys24  that's because they use their personality for birth control,...
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  87. But.... the DO understand the implications of audience manipulation. That's why they're doing it.
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  88. Really? I just remember it as a thinly re-skinned Terminator plot.
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  89. Clerks has entered the chat.
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  90. I bet they were told by the Overlords to regress the Joker back to his sad, humbled state for this film. We can't have frustrated, single men out there being inspired. Can't have them getting above their station in life.
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  91. And the irony is she's actually a lesbian. :o
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  92.  @johnflaherty9595  yup. they're so woke, they put me to sleep...
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  93. To paraphrase a famous Stacy: 🎶Snow White's Mom has got it goin' on.🎵 🎶I'm in love with Snow White's mom!🎵
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  94. To put that in perspective: James Cameron's Titanic received 13 Academy award nominations. Which do you think is a better film?
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  95. Probably best to just watch reruns of Lightning Point TBH.
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  96. Anyone noticed that these girlboss power fantasies like this one - usually end in the 'hero' doing something sociopathic or flat out evil in the end? Like taking out a village of women and children with napalm - because there is men in the village? Male Hollywood heros use their power to rescue, protect or solve, while it seems like female Hollywood heros use their power to survive, destroy and take revenge. Does it alarm anyone else that this is what women would do with that type of power?
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  97.  @BeBopScraBoo  or Lethal Weapon?
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  98. @Andreas Breu agreed. I remember it as a regurgitated Terminator plot.
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  99. He's a CIS white man. You didn't see that coming 5 minutes in?
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  100. Really? I just remember it as a painted-over Terminator plot...
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  101. How'd you like that final season?
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  102. Pretty much. I bet this film people will like more.
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  103. just like some people in real life.
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  104. There's lots of people in the clubs that look good too, but is there more to the story?
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  105.  @pepelefrog1121  Thanks. I'll look into that. I have that lousy game, but if the DL content is worth checking out, I'm down.
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  106. Underrated comment!
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  107.  @ryanthompson1244  soo...plot UNarmour?
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  108. Someone else remembers this.
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  109. I'm pretty sure this film will be better than that.
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  110. It would give them time to make up for the Solo debacle.
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  111. Rey McClean?
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  112. Because it's not about creating, it's about destroying. :(
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  113.  @gaze5393  back in the 90's Diiznee were ruthless when it came to IP protection. Diznee used to pay people around the world commissions to report 'unauthorized' use of characters or media. When I was growing up, there was a neighborhood day care in the strip mall by my house that had a local artist paint large popular Diznee characters on their windows with window chalk. Within a year that local daycare received a cease and desist letter from Diznee threatening to sue that mom and pop business for multi millions. The day care had no choice but to wipe the windows clean. It actually made the local news and residents were rather appalled at Diznee..
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  114.  @dsmyify  Hi Kathleen!
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  115. Did that actually happen? If so, thanks for saving me two hours. I enjoyed the first Dr. Strange in 3D, but maybe I'd better not see the new one...
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  116. lol - like Kathleen Kennedy being fired?
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