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Stuey H
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Music lover, film buff, English teacher for nearly 30 years. Beating on against the current.
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And John Grant's debut is a true thing of beauty #5debutalbums1014
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October 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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If you don't know Agnes Obel's work, or have never heard Philharmonics, do yourself a favour. Beautiful, ethereal, mesmeric - it's my clear winner for #5debutalbums1014
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Philharmonics
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October 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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#5debutalbums8084
High Land Hard Rain - Aztec Camera.
Well... obviously.
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High Land, Hard Rain (Expanded)
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October 6, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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Twin Peaks - greatest TV series of all time.
Mulholland Drive - one of the greatest films of all time.
Blue Velvet - one of the most disturbing films of all time.
The Elephant Man - one of the most moving films of all time.
Thank you #davidlynch
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January 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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If you don't already know this, give it a listen for #5albums70s1. Great tunes and, as always with Randy, a lyrical masterclass. Has me laughing and weeping in equal measure. God he's good.
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Good Old Boys
Randy Newman · Album · 1974 · 13 songs
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January 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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I'm really putting myself through an emotional wringer the last few days. Monster is a masterpiece. Nothing else to say. #filmsky 🎥
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Monster (2023)
When a young boy begins behaving strangely, shocking truths emerge as the story unfolds through the eyes of his single mother, a teacher who is believed to be responsible, and the child himself.
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January 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Loved this film so much. Brilliant central performances - Lola Campbell is incredible. Could watch it again right away. #filmsky 🎥
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Scrapper (2023)
A resourceful 12-year-old, who secretly lives alone in her flat in a working-class suburb of London, makes money stealing bikes with her best friend Ali and keeps the social workers off her back by pr...
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January 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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#filmsoftheyear24 #filmsky 🎥
1. The Substance
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The Substance (2024)
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
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December 31, 2024 at 12:06 PM
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#filmsoftheyear24 #filmsky 🎥
2. Inside Out 2
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Inside Out 2 (2024)
Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a suc...
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December 31, 2024 at 12:05 PM
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#filmsoftheyear24 #filmsky 🎥
3. Kneecap
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Kneecap (2024)
When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed 'low life scum' Naoise and Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a mov...
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December 30, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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#5albums24
1. Bright Future
Since my first listen back in March Adrienne Lenker's latest has been my album of the year. Beautiful songs, gentle singing, simple recording. I love it.
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Bright Future
Adrianne Lenker · Album · 2024 · 12 songs
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December 29, 2024 at 10:21 AM
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#5albums24
2. Cutouts
I wasn't so enamoured with Wall of Eyes but The Smile's second release of the year was up with the debut for me.
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Cutouts
The Smile · Album · 2024 · 10 songs
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December 29, 2024 at 10:18 AM
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#5albums24
3. Rectangles and Circumstance
Caroline Shaw has a classical background and she uses it to great impact in this quite unique mix of percussion, poetry, electronics and melody. Give it a listen.
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Rectangles and Circumstance
Caroline Shaw · Album · 2024 · 10 songs
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December 29, 2024 at 10:16 AM
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#5albums24
4. Wild God
Modern classic from the man.
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Wild God
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds · Album · 2024 · 10 songs
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December 29, 2024 at 10:11 AM
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#5albums24
5. My Light, My Destroyer
A great follow up to An Overview Phenomenal Nature. She's such a talent.
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My Light, My Destroyer
Cassandra Jenkins · Album · 2024 · 13 songs
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December 29, 2024 at 10:05 AM
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#filmsoftheyear24 #filmsky 🎥
4. Love Lies Bleeding
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Love Lies Bleeding (2024)
Reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Las Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of L...
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December 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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#filmsoftheyear24 #filmsky 🎥
5. Civil War
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Civil War (2024)
In the near future, a group of war journalists attempt to survive while reporting the truth as the United States stands on the brink of civil war.
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December 29, 2024 at 9:58 AM
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#filmsoftheyear24 #filmsky 🎥
6. Challengers
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Challengers (2024)
Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Major champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" ev...
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December 29, 2024 at 9:57 AM
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#5albums24
Orion was a real find for me. Retro and modern, soulful and indie. Love it.
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Orion
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December 24, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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#filmsoftheyear24 #filmsky 🎥
7. Kinds of Kindness
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Kinds of Kindness (2024)
A triptych fable following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; an...
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December 24, 2024 at 9:25 AM
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It's not Golden Hour (few albums are), but Deeper Well is another collection of heartfelt songs from Kacey Musgraves.
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Deeper Well
Kacey Musgraves · Album · 2024 · 14 songs
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December 23, 2024 at 6:16 PM
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#filmsoftheyear24 #filmsky 🎥
8. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice boxd.it/yyGs
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Betelgeuse, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidental...
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December 23, 2024 at 6:12 PM
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Where’s My Utopia? is for me better than Yard Act's debut. More interesting and more accomplished.
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Where’s My Utopia?
Yard Act · Album · 2024 · 11 songs
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December 22, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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#filmsoftheyear24 #filmsky 🎥
9. Beatles '64
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Beatles '64 (2024)
Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, follow McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Starr as they land in New York City i...
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December 22, 2024 at 10:05 AM
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#filmsoftheyear24 🎥
10. My Old Ass
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My Old Ass (2024)
An 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self. But when Elliott’s "old ass" starts handing out warnings about what her younger self sh...
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December 21, 2024 at 5:38 PM