Blockbusters and Birdwalks

Garrett Chaffin-Quiray
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At Blockbusters and Birdwalks, you’ll listen to reviews and conversations about all kinds of movies, from Academy Award winners to exploitation masterpieces with a mix of commercial hits and obscure favorites thrown in for good measure. The point is recognizing that movies present our culture with the building blocks of social memory, enabling each of us to enjoy ourselves because movies are fun.

  1. Jul 20

    1999 Best. Movie. Year. Ever., a conversation – Episode 3: “The Blair Witch Project”

    Garrett Chaffin-Quiray and Ed Rosa disagree about the rewards of found footage horror craft while noting a landmark in viral marketing. This is part of a series that overlaps with, and extends, Brian Raftery’s 2020 book “Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen”. Screenings include: “Following” (Christopher Nolan, 1998), “Varsity Blues” (Brian Robbins, 1999), “The Blair Witch Project” (Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, 1999), “The Matrix” (The Wachowskis, 1999), “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace” (George Lucas, 1999), “South Park - Bigger, Longer and Uncut” (Trey Parker, 1999), “Free Enterprise” (Robert Meyer Burnett, 1999), “Eyes Wide Shut” (Stanely Kubrick, 1999), “Twin Falls Idaho” (Michael Polish, 1999), “American Beauty” (Sam Mendes, 1999), “Three Kings” (David O. Russell, 1999), “Boys Don't Cry” (Kimberly Peirce, 1999), “Topsy-Turvy” (Mike Leigh, 1999), “Magnolia” (Paul Thomas Anderson, 1999), and “Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes” (Cass Paley, 1998). *** Referenced media: “Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen” (2020) by Brian Raftery“Psycho” (Alfred Hitchcock, 1960)“Teenage Mother” (Jerry Gross, 1967)“Stunt Rock” (Brian Trenchard-Smith, 1978)“Star Wars: The Special Edition” (George Lucas, 1977)“The Empire Strikes Back: The Special Edition” (Irvin Kershner, 1980)“Return of the Jedi: The Special Edition” (Richard Marquand, 1983)“The Witch” (Robert Eggers, 2015)“Gilligan’s Island” (Sherwood Schwartz, 1964-1967)“Cloverfield” (Matt Reeves, 2008)“The Sixth Sense” (M. Night Shyamalan, 1999)“The Babadook” (Jennifer Kent, 2014)“Summer of Sam” (Spike Lee, 1999)“Jaws” (Steven Spielberg, 1975)“Lake Placid” (Steve Miner, 1999)“The Descent” (Neil Marshall, 2005)“Dog Soldiers” (Neil Marshall, 2002)“Scary Movie” (Keenen Ivory Wayans, 2000)Audio quotation: “The Blair Witch Project” (Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, 1999), including “The Cellar” by Tony Cora“1999” (2018) written by Charlotte Aitchison, Jonnali Parmenius, Oscar Holter, Troye Sivan, Brett McLaughlin, and Max Martin, and performed by Charlie XCX and Troye Sivan, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYVtjAInQY0&list=PLQl1_YXgq4hjhZwnlRPMF-Z9aXe89WZAn&index=1“1999” (1982) written and performed by Prince, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rblt2EtFfC4&list=RDrblt2EtFfC4&start_radio=1“Millenium” (1998) written by Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers, Leslie Bricusse, and John Barry, and performed by Robbie Williams, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcWOviMI6Lk&list=RDxcWOviMI6Lk&start_radio=1

    1999 Best. Movie. Year. Ever., a conversation – Episode 3: “The Blair Witch Project”

  2. Jul 13

    1999 BEST. MOVIE. YEAR. EVER., a conversation – Episode 2: “Varsity Blues”

    Garrett Chaffin-Quiray and Ed Rosa worry about a surprisingly grim, historically successful bargain that demands a young person trade their body, future, and identity for a small town’s idea of glory. This is part of a series that overlaps with, and extends, Brian Raftery’s 2020 book “Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen”. Screenings include: “Following” (Christopher Nolan, 1998), “Varsity Blues” (Brian Robbins, 1999), “The Blair Witch Project” (Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, 1999), “The Matrix” (The Wachowskis, 1999), “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace” (George Lucas, 1999), “South Park - Bigger, Longer and Uncut” (Trey Parker, 1999), “Free Enterprise” (Robert Meyer Burnett, 1999), “Eyes Wide Shut” (Stanely Kubrick, 1999), “Twin Falls Idaho” (Michael Polish, 1999), “American Beauty” (Sam Mendes, 1999), “Three Kings” (David O. Russell, 1999), “Boys Don't Cry” (Kimberly Peirce, 1999), “Topsy-Turvy” (Mike Leigh, 1999), “Magnolia” (Paul Thomas Anderson, 1999), and “Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes” (Cass Paley, 1998). *** Referenced media: “The Real World” (Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray, 1992-2017)“Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream” (1990) by H.G. Bissinger“Friday Night Lights” (Peter Berg, 2004)“Friday Night Lights” (Jason Katims, 2006-2011)“Against the Grain” (Michael Pavone and Dave Alan Johnson, 1993)“I Can’t Believe I Did the Whole Team” (John T. Bone, 1994)“Dazed and Confused” (Richard Linklater, 1993)“American Graffiti” (George Lucas, 1973)“The State” (Kevin Allison, Michael Ian Black, Robert Ben Garant, Todd Holoubek, Michael Patrick Jann, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Thomas Lennon, Joe Lo Truglio, Ken Marino, Michael Showalter, and David Wain, 1994-1995)“Beavis and Butt-Head” (Mike Judge, 1993-1997)“Liquid Television” (Japhet Asher, 1991-1995)“Total Request Live” (Tony DiSanto and Carson Daly, 1998-2008)“Dawson’s Creek” (Kevin Williamson, 1993-2003)“Top Gun” (Tony Scott, 1986)“The Water Boy” (Frank Coraci, 1998)“I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” (Danny Cannon, 1998)“She’s All That” (Robert Iscove, 1999)“Blast from the Past” (Hugh Wilson, 1999)“Jawbreaker” (Darren Stein, 1999)“Cruel Intentions” (Roger Kumble, 1999)“The Rage: Carrie 2” (Katt Shea, 1999)“10 Things I Hate About You” (Gil Junger, 1999)“The Full Monty” (Peter Cattaneo, 1997)Audio quotation: “Varsity Blues” (Brian Robbins, 1999), including “Run to Touchdown” by Mark Isham, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcZFSpYGNRk&list=RDvcZFSpYGNRk&start_radio=1; “My Hero” (1998) written by Dave Grohl, Pat Smear, and Nate Mendel, and performed by Foo Fighters; “Nice Guys Finish Last” (1999) written and performed by Green Day; “Hot For Teacher” (1984) written and performed by Van Halen“MTV Bumper - Moon Man” (1981) written and performed by Jonathan Elias and John Petersen, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqPBUrXgrTw“Whole Lotta Love” (1969) written by John Bonham, Willie Dixon, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant, and performed by Led Zeppelin, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQmmM_qwG4k&list=RDHQmmM_qwG4k&start_radio=1“When You Wish Upon a Star” (1985) written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington, and arranged by John Debney, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayRlrAtnmlY“1999” (2018) written by Charlotte Aitchison, Jonnali Parmenius, Oscar Holter, Troye Sivan, Brett McLaughlin, and Max Martin, and performed by Charlie XCX and Troye Sivan, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYVtjAInQY0&list=PLQl1_YXgq4hjhZwnlRPMF-Z9aXe89WZAn&index=1“1999” (1982) written and performed by Prince, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rblt2EtFfC4&list=RDrblt2EtFfC4&start_radio=1“Millenium” (1998) written by Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers, Leslie Bricusse, and John Barry, and performed by Robbie Williams, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcWOviMI6Lk&list=RDxcWOviMI6Lk&start_radio=1

    1999 BEST. MOVIE. YEAR. EVER., a conversation – Episode 2: “Varsity Blues”

  3. Jul 7

    1999: BEST. MOVIE. YEAR. EVER., a conversation – Episode 1: “Following”

    Garrett Chaffin-Quiray and Ed Rosa regard small joys in Christopher Nolan’s debut. This is part of a series that overlaps with, and extends, Brian Raftery’s 2020 book “Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen”. Screenings include: “Following” (Christopher Nolan, 1998), “Varsity Blues” (Brian Robbins, 1999), “The Blair Witch Project” (Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, 1999), “The Matrix” (The Wachowskis, 1999), “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace” (George Lucas, 1999), “South Park - Bigger, Longer and Uncut” (Trey Parker, 1999), “Free Enterprise” (Robert Meyer Burnett, 1999), “Eyes Wide Shut” (Stanely Kubrick, 1999), “Twin Falls Idaho” (Michael Polish, 1999), “American Beauty” (Sam Mendes, 1999), “Three Kings” (David O. Russell, 1999), “Boys Don't Cry” (Kimberly Peirce, 1999), “Topsy-Turvy” (Mike Leigh, 1999), “Magnolia” (Paul Thomas Anderson, 1999), and “Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes” (Cass Paley, 1998). *** Referenced media: “The Odyssey” (Christopher Nolan, 2026)“Oklahoma!” (1943) by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II based on the play “Green Grow the Lilacs” (1930) by Lynn Riggs“Memento” (Christopher Nolan, 2000)“Batman Begins” (Christopher Nolan, 2005)“The Dark Knight” (Christopher Nolan, 2008)“The Dark Knight Rises” (Christopher Nolan, 2012)“Man Bites Dog” (Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel, and Benoît Poelvoorde, 1992)“Noir Alley” (Eddie Muller, 2017-now)“El Mariachi” (Robert Rodriguez, 1993)“Pi” (Darren Aronofsky, 1998)“Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen” (2020) by Brian Raftery“Cruel Intentions” (Roger Kumble, 1999), “EDtv” (Ron Howard, 1999)“The Truman Show” (Peter Weir, 1998)“The Matrix” (The Wachowskis, 1999)“10 Things I Hate About You” (Gil Junger, 1999)“Never Been Kissed” (Raga Gosnell, 1999)“Go” (Doug Liman, 1999)“eXistenZ” (David Cronenberg, 1999)“The Mummy” (Stephen Sommers, 1999)“Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” (George Lucas, 1999)Audio quotation: “Following” (Christopher Nolan, 1998), including “Theme” and “Opening” by David Julyan, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa1GuYGt3oGOYmkdrQwPlZ4gXLVsB0zWn“David Lynch on iPhones - Full Clip”, posted by Sir Mix-A-Lot Rare Music, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQiQk8AJ0YI“Noir Alley: His Kind Of Woman (1951) intro 20190106”, posted by Noir Fan, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggsX8WGVkpU&list=PLYb5GBzKMrkcJ5bXLh-2cofQ8YqMOPVrT&index=2“1999” (2018) written by Charlotte Aitchison, Jonnali Parmenius, Oscar Holter, Troye Sivan, Brett McLaughlin, and Max Martin, and performed by Charlie XCX and Troye Sivan, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYVtjAInQY0&list=PLQl1_YXgq4hjhZwnlRPMF-Z9aXe89WZAn&index=1“1999” (1982) written and performed by Prince, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rblt2EtFfC4&list=RDrblt2EtFfC4&start_radio=1“Millenium” (1998) written by Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers, Leslie Bricusse, and John Barry, and performed by Robbie Williams, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcWOviMI6Lk&list=RDxcWOviMI6Lk&start_radio=1

    1999: BEST. MOVIE. YEAR. EVER., a conversation – Episode 1: “Following”

  4. Jul 6

    INTRODUCING 1999: BEST. MOVIE. YEAR. EVER., a conversation

    Remembering the fin de siècle energy that birthed our 21st century, we’ve curated this 15-part series to overlap with, and extend, Brian Raftery’s 2020 book “Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen”.  Screenings include: “Following” (Christopher Nolan, 1998), “Varsity Blues” (Brian Robbins, 1999), “The Blair Witch Project” (Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, 1999), “The Matrix” (The Wachowskis, 1999), “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace” (George Lucas, 1999), “South Park - Bigger, Longer and Uncut” (Trey Parker, 1999), “Free Enterprise” (Robert Meyer Burnett, 1999), “Eyes Wide Shut” (Stanely Kubrick, 1999), “Twin Falls Idaho” (Michael Polish, 1999), “American Beauty” (Sam Mendes, 1999), “Three Kings” (David O. Russell, 1999), “Boys Don't Cry” (Kimberly Peirce, 1999), “Topsy-Turvy” (Mike Leigh, 1999), “Magnolia” (Paul Thomas Anderson, 1999), and “Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes” (Cass Paley, 1998). *** Referenced media: “Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen” (2020) by Brian Raftery“The Blair Witch Project” (Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, 1999)“Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace” (George Lucas, 1999)“Following” (Christopher Nolan, 1998)“Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes” (Cass Paley, 1998)“American Beauty” (Sam Mendes, 1999)Audio quotation: “Vintage Movie Projector | Sound Effect | Feel The Past Film Industry” posted by n Beats, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhUICp5XeJ4“1999” (2018) written by Charlotte Aitchison, Jonnali Parmenius, Oscar Holter, Troye Sivan, Brett McLaughlin, and Max Martin, and performed by Charlie XCX and Troye Sivan, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYVtjAInQY0&list=PLQl1_YXgq4hjhZwnlRPMF-Z9aXe89WZAn&index=1“1999” (1982) written by Prince and performed by Prince, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rblt2EtFfC4&list=RDrblt2EtFfC4&start_radio=1“Millenium” (1998) written by Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers, Leslie Bricusse, and John Barry, and performed by Robbie Williams, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcWOviMI6Lk&list=RDxcWOviMI6Lk&start_radio=1

  5. Jun 25

    REVENGE OF NATURE, a conversation – Episode 7: “Snakes on a Plane”

    Garrett Chaffin-Quiray and Ed Rosa engage with herpetology, aeronautics, and the brilliance of Samuel Leroy Jackson. *** Referenced media: “School Daze” (Spike Lee, 1988)“Menace II Society” (The Hughes Brothers, 1993)“Pulp Fiction” (Quentin Tarantino, 1994)“Rules of Engagement” (William Friedkin, 2000)“Lethal Weapon” (Richard Donner, 1987)“World War Z” (Marc Forster, 2013)“Child’s Play” (Tom Holland, 1988)“The Terminator” (James Cameron, 1984)“Inglourious Basterds” (Quentin Tarantino, 2009)“X-Men” (Bryan Singer, 2000)“X2” (Bryan Singer, 2003)“Obsession” (Curry Barker, 2025)“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” (Jon Favreau, 2026)“Star Wars” (George Lucas, 1977)“Jackass Number Two” (Jeff Tremaine, 2006)  Audio quotation: “Snakes on a Plane” (David R. Ellis, 2006), including “Snakes on a Plane (The Theme” by Trevor Rabin, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8lzU3-s2Zk&list=PLQl1_YXgq4hjhZwnlRPMF-Z9aXe89WZAn&index=15; and “Snakes on a Plane (Bring It)” written by Sam Hollander, Dave Katz, Travie McCoy, and Gabe Saporta and performed by Cobra Starship, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYVtjAInQY0&list=PLQl1_YXgq4hjhZwnlRPMF-Z9aXe89WZAn&index=1“School Daze” (Spike Lee, 1988)“Menace II Society” (The Hughes Brothers, 1993)“Pulp Fiction” (Quentin Tarantino, 1994)“Rules of Engagement” (William Friedkin, 2000)“World War Z” (Marc Forster, 2013)“Corona” (1984) written by D. Boon and performed by Minutemen, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhLgvDX_J1I&list=RDYhLgvDX_J1I&start_radio=1

    REVENGE OF NATURE, a conversation – Episode 7: “Snakes on a Plane”

  6. Jun 5

    REVENGE OF NATURE, a conversation – Episode 6: “The Edge”

    Garrett Chaffin-Quiray and Ed Rosa wonder if bears prefer eating old or young white dudes. Bon appétit, Bart! *** Referenced media: “The Silence of the Lambs” (Jonathan Demme, 1991)“First Blood” (Ted Kotcheff, 1982)“Glengarry Glen Ross” (James Foley, 1992)“Once Were Warriors” (Lee Tamahori, 1994)“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2” (Tobe Hooper, 1986)“Road House” (Rowdy Herrington, 1989)“The Game” (David Fincher, 1997)“LA Confidential” (Curtis Hanson, 1997)“The Ice Storm” (Ang Lee, 1997)“U Turn” (Oliver Stone, 1997)“Boogie Nights” (Paul Thomas Anderson, 1997)“The Sweet Hereafter” (Atom Egoyan, 1997)“The Devil’s Advocate” (Taylor Hackford, 1997)“Prometheus Rising” (Robert Anton Wilson, 1983)  Audio quotation: “The Edge” (Lee Tamahori, 1997), including “End Title”, “The Edge”, “Rich Man”, and “Deadfall/Bear Fight” by Jerry Goldsmith, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoTgadYyOMmYIku-y2NBhrY1nJE4WdBt_“Campfire by the Lake Ambience with Crickets, Owls, Water, & Night Sounds for Relaxation & Sleep” (2021), posted by Calmed by Nature, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nBFKH3qhGE“First Blood” (Ted Kotcheff, 1982), including “Escape Route” by Jerry Goldsmith, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA_6nw_SiTT23YKnzHA24tICcBsYJH-b1“Glengarry Glen Ross” (James Foley, 1992)“bolt action rifle sound effects” (2011), posted by MasterHand125, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STbDaAgcvsU“Glasses clinking sound #glass #cheers” (2025), posted by @sound_magic73, https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4VuUSk3xGos“Dersu Uzala” (Akira Kurosawa, 1975), including “Journal” by Isaak Shvarts, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zNtQVYyC4M&list=RD6zNtQVYyC4M&start_radio=1

    REVENGE OF NATURE, a conversation – Episode 6: “The Edge”

  7. May 23

    REVENGE OF NATURE, a conversation – Episode 5: “Roar”

    Garrett Chaffin-Quiray and Ed Rosa look for scars on performers who pretended to be wildlife enthusiasts, but who were nearly wildlife entrees. *** Referenced media: “Cujo” (Lewis Teague, 1983)“Kingdom of Spiders (John Cardos, 1977)“Aliens” (James Cameron, 1986)“Night of the Living Dead” (George A. Romero, 1968)“Star Wars” (George Lucas, 1977)“Speed” (Jan de Bont, 1994)“Twister” (Jan de Bont, 1996)“Ben-Hur” (William Wyler, 1959)“The Crow” (Alex Proyas, 1994)“Twilight Zone: The Movie” (John Landis, George Miller, Joe Dante, and Steven Spielberg, 1983)“The Bonfire of the Vanities” (Brian De Palma, 1990)“Body Double” (Brian De Palma, 1984)“Grizzly Man” (Werner Herzog, 2005)“Roar: The Most Dangerous Movie Ever Made” (Rob Muraskin, 2017)“Tiger King” (Eric Goode and Rebecca Chaiklin, 2020-2021)“Mad Max: Fury Road” (George Miller, 2015)Audio quotation: “Roar” (Noel Marshall, 1981/2015), including “N’chi Ya Nani (Whose Land Is This?)” and “Too Late for Tears” by Robert Hawk Florczak”“Star Wars” (George Lucas, 1977), including “Cantina Band” by John Williams, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsvfptdFXf4&list=RDEsvfptdFXf4&start_radio=1“Body Double” (Brian De Palma, 1984), including “It’s a Chance (Main Title)” by Pino Donaggio, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2mzTQvNxlo&list=PLMIlGaCpCqRAqCKp0jK3f8cggVUAVvpRz&index=21“Grizzly Man” (Werner Herzog, 2005)

    REVENGE OF NATURE, a conversation – Episode 5: “Roar”

  8. May 12

    REVENGE OF NATURE, a conversation – Episode 4: “Triangle of Sadness”

    Garrett Chaffin-Quiray and Ed Rosa discuss ocean-going travel disasters. *** Referenced media: “Captain Phillips” (Paul Greengrass, 2013)“Force Majeure” (Ruben Östlund, 2014)“Downton Abbey” (Julian Fellowes, 2010-2015)“Cheers” (Glen and Les Charles, and James Burrows, 1982-1993)“The Menu” (Mark Mylod, 2022)“Stand by Me” (Rob Reiner, 1986)“Gilligan’s Island” (Sherwood Schwartz, 1964-1967)Audio quotation: “Triangle of Sadness” (Ruben Östlund, 2022), including “Marea (We’ve Lost Dancing)” (2021) by Fred Gibson, Marea Stamper, and Thibaud Noyer, performed by Fred again and The Blessed Madonna, and “Egyptian Fantasy” (1941) by Sidney Bechet, performed by Vincent Peirani and Emile Parisien, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdqDMwtsUQnSpmoKPVBEeA0v9Mm_rBFGI“Theme from ‘Cheers’ (Where Everybody Knows Your Name)” (1982) by Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart-Angelo, performed by Gary Portnoy, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KtAgAMzaeg“Apple - Loud Eating Sound!” (2016), posted by Chewing Sound, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iODKEvA9U5w“Fanfare Trumpet Announcement Sound Effect” (2016), posted by SoundEffectsFactory, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2j3IEDjy0I

    REVENGE OF NATURE, a conversation – Episode 4: “Triangle of Sadness”
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At Blockbusters and Birdwalks, you’ll listen to reviews and conversations about all kinds of movies, from Academy Award winners to exploitation masterpieces with a mix of commercial hits and obscure favorites thrown in for good measure. The point is recognizing that movies present our culture with the building blocks of social memory, enabling each of us to enjoy ourselves because movies are fun.

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  • Creator
    Garrett Chaffin-Quiray
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    199
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Blockbusters and Birdwalks
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