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The Lord of the rings trilogy
It’s come to my attention recently that not everyone has seen these movies. If that’s you that’s ok!! I understand not everyone vibes with fantasy as a genre.
However!!! If you believe in the power of friendship and incredible, painstakingly thoughtful filmmaking, they are worth a try.
If you are already a fan, maybe it’s time for a rewatch and maybe gently invite a hesitant friend who is new to it all.
The end of Return of the King always makes me cry
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@lilsolano
Apr 16, 2024
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@theinfamousgdub
I’ve developed an addiction to watching first time viewers live reactions to the entire trilogy on YouTube. There’s so many of these and they’re all incredible. I get so much second-hand joy from it. Can’t recommend enough.
Apr 17, 2024
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@lilsolano
theinfamousgdub saw one of these on tiktok recently and I cried whenever they cried, 10/10
Apr 17, 2024
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@theinfamousgdub
lilsolano it’s honestly such a cathartic thing and I guess as a straight man I have to find ways to manipulate myself into letting some tears out lol
Apr 17, 2024
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@ethansawyer
literally one of the most awarded film franchises of all time and yet (!!!) it feels underrated. we watch the extended trilogy every Christmas and it never fails to warm my cold dead heart.
Apr 16, 2024
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@ktrnaa
i love nothing more than coming home drunk from the bar and putting on fellowship only to pass out in the first 15 minutes. i have seen the whole movies probably dozens of times, but the first 15 minutes of fellowship somewhere in the hundreds.
Apr 16, 2024
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@lilsolano
ktrnaa a comfort watch even and especially in the drunkest of times. I was once at a hotel rooftop in Arizona with terrible vibes, but I stayed just bc they were playing LOTR on a TV behind the bar. Every bar should do this.
Apr 16, 2024
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Please everyone do yourself a favor and watch The Secret of Moonacre (2008) it’s one of the most beautiful and fantastical fantasy films ever!
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