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doomonfilm · 2 years

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Thoughts : Nope (2022)

Back in January of 2012, Jordan Peele made his breakthrough into the popular consciousness via Comedy Central’s comedic golden ticket that was Key & Peele. While both members of this pairing had achieved varying levels of success as bit players and character actors, I’m sure that nobody anticipated that the mild-mannered and deceptively intense Peele would soon become the face of modern day commercial horror and suspense media, stepping into the rare air occupied by the likes of industry giants like Rod Serling and Alfred Hitchcock. His debut film, the landmark Get Out, showed infinite potential and promise... his follow-up film, Us, while not loved as universally as Get Out, did manage to garner enough support and respect for Peele to avoid accusations of the sophomore slump... but it was his latest film, the mysteriously promoted Nope, that has left me the most extreme in terms of the juxtaposition of anticipation and curiosity. Sadly, I missed the film in theaters, and didn’t want to pay ownership price for an early rental, but the day the movie dropped to own I was on top of it, which finally afforded me the opportunity to take Nope in and share my thoughts.

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Nope would probably work best as a completely blind experience, but as one of the multi-millions that saw the ad campaign initiated during the Super Bowl, building and creating my own set of expectations was inevitable. With plenty of looks to the sky and lots of ominous situations, comparisons to Close Encounters of the Third Kind felt logical but obvious, and luckily, the actual film baits and switches narratively in a way that adds tons of substance and subtext to the familiar self-imposed premise. The parallels between the in-world Gordy’s Home sitcom and the Jean Jacket situation become obvious with the help of the understated OJ, and through his eyes, we immediately shift our thinking on Jean Jacket... normally, we see a UFO as an invading force with some sort of intentionality, but much like the titular Gordy lashing out in a primordial manner on set (a location completely foreign and likely frightening to him), Jean Jacket roams the unfamiliar Agua Dulce mostly unnoticed and harmless, but lashes out once their fear response is spiked by misidentified threats (a.k.a. humans). With this new positioning of the synergy between all parties involved, we as viewers are allowed to saddle up (no pun intended) for a much needed fresh take on the UFO film trope.

Interestingly enough, this drawn parallel between Gordy’s Home and Agua Dulce also serves as the foundation for narrative subtext surrounding post-traumatic stress responses in the face of tragic losses. Though he is not presented as the main character, this illustration of post-traumatic stress is the clearest in terms of the character Jupe, the sole individual to make it through the Gordy attack not only unscarred, but acknowledged by Gordy in a non-violent manner. With this situation seemingly completely derailing what was a promising career in the entertainment industry, we find Jupe not only clinging on to any assemblance of his former past glory, but we also find him essentially trying to recreated that bridge between his fear-based morbid curiosity and a potentially dangerous foreign element in his familiar (read : safe) territory. In contrast to this stands OJ, who was also is attempting to understand sudden and violent tragic loss. OJ’s extremely reserved nature allows him to keep his distance, assess and understand the threat, and eventually, turn his tragedy into a potential opportunity to better both his life and the life of his sister Em, though the potential trade may be their actual lives if they make any mistakes. Outside of this brilliant dynamic, we also are shown lots of very real reactions to a UFO... OJ is scared but cautiously curious, Jupe is attempting to exploit the situation for monetary gain, Em shows completely believable fear and confusion responses prior to extreme bravery in the face of the unknown... even Angel and Antlers find themselves curious enough to provide their technical knowledge and prowess to what seems like a potentially possible window emerging from insurmountable impossibility.

As always, Jordan Peele and company use calculated and ambitious cinematography to put viewers in the grey area between subjective and objective viewership, at many times using his camera to almost make viewers feel like a curious but scared tag-along looking over the shoulder of any particular character. The visual effects used to bring Jean Jacket to life are stellar on a number of levels... as far as design, the multitude of forms that Jean Jacket takes are somehow both curiously familiar and wholly foreign, while the seamless integration of Jean Jacket into the world of Agua Dulce makes it feel extremely tangible. The costuming is mostly natural and subtle, seemingly to give prominence to Jupe and his crew, whose signature and outlandish attire serves as a connection element to their signature and outlandish lifestyle. The sound design of Nope is completely brilliant, with the sounds emitting from Jean Jacket sounding both vaguely familiar and wholly terrifying in their role as the auditory star of the film, while tons of supporting sound design balanced out against deafening silence is used effectively to breed tension. The location of Agua Dulce is cinematically pleasing, with the rustic and dusty landscape standing in stark contrast to the rich blue skies and healthy clouds that fill said skies. There also seems to be a healthy amount of homage in the film... I personally noticed the main cloud standing as a sort of proxy for Devil’s Tower from Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Jean Jacket’s primary form resembling the Trimaxiom Drone Ship from Flight of the Navigator, and in a nice personal touch, Em’s final motorcycle ride ending with an homage to one of Akira‘s signature shots.

Daniel Kaluuya’s best leading man performances have always been centered around protagonists that are pensive, resourceful and economic with their words, and Nope continues this tradition, allowing Kaluuya to dwell in the dramatic realms of those like Clint Eastwood or Toshiro Mifune in terms of his ability to own cinematic real estate through steely looks and calculated physicality. Keke Palmer both uses and offsets Kaluuya’s energy by presenting her character as boisterous, optimistically opportunistic and larger than life despite numerous relatable odds, with deep love for her brother still emanating in spite of her actions. Steven Yeun, who has been on an amazing run the last few years, turns in another wonderful performance by embodying the most extreme version of grace under fire, with the grace represented by the smiling mask he is barely able to maintain that hides his hurt from the fire that is the Gordy’s Home trauma that Jupe sits in on a daily basis. Brandon Perea makes the most of his limited supporting time by serving as a happy medium between the energies of OJ and Em, with his enthusiasm and curiosity bolstering Em, and his ability to assess and his natural apprehension lending credence to OJ. Michael Wincott also makes a brief but memorable performance as a jaded and entitled cinematographer who has created a bubble for himself that allows him to sit in his extreme toxicity, with his unhealthy laser-focus to his craft ultimately setting up his downfall. Keith David makes an important initial cameo to help set the narrative in motion, while appearances by Wrenn Schmidt, Sophia Coto, Barbie Ferreira, a number of other supporting actors, and perhaps most importantly, and uncanny valley-dweller performance from Terry Notary as Gordy round out the film.

Yet again, I find myself in a position of regret for not taking the time and onus to see Nope in theaters, as the sheer grandeur that Jean Jacket commands would seemingly translate best on the big screen. I try not to feed into reviews and the opinions of the internet, but it was hard not to notice the mixed reactions to Nope from the viewing public. Personally, my initial viewing of Nope did not hit me the same way I was hit during my first Get Out viewing, but as for the hierarchy of Jordan Peele, Nope is immediately better than Us (no disrespect to that film), and in time, will likely be more accepted and appreciated than Get Out (a bold statement, I know). I’m looking forward to revisiting this film, and curious to see what viewers discover as time passes by, because Nope definitely feels like a movie deserving of repeat viewings.

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nospoilerreviews · 10 months

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Nope, the hype is real. Jordan Peele's latest sci-fi, comedy-horror flick is going to eat you up. Dig in for a real treat. https://is.gd/c9SQR5

#barbieferreira #brandonperea #danielkaluuya #keithdavid #kekepalmer #michaelwincott #stevenyeun #wrennschmidt

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centroshotcinema · 2 years

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#Nope #OnePerfectShot #4K #BrandonPerea #MichaelWincott #StevenYeun #KekePalmer #DanielKaluuya #JordanPeele #TheMostBeautifulShotsInMovie

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themovieblogonline · 2 years

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The Correct Opinion on Jordan Peele's NOPE

This week we’re diving into the arrival of Jordan Peele's Latest movie NOPE. Was this a good movie? Will this movie be loved by critics and general audiences? Is this another great entry into horror by Jordan Peele? All this and more in this episode of The Correct Opinion. https://youtu.be/7yWic1Wu4YY

Season 3 Episode 1 of The Correct Opinion

WRITTEN PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY JORDAN PEELE STARRING DANIEL KALUUYA, KEKE PALMER, STEVEN YEUN, MICHAEL WINCOTT, BRANDON PEREA, KEITH DAVID Oscar® winner JORDAN PEELE disrupted and redefined modern horror with Get Out in 2017 and then Us in 2019. Now, he reimagines the summer movie with the expansive new horror epic, Nope, a dark pop nightmare of uncanny science fiction and complex social thriller that unpacks the seeds of violence, risk and opportunism that are inseparable from the romanticized history of the American West … and from show business itself. The film reunites Peele with Oscar® winner DANIEL KALUUYA (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah), who is joined by KEKE PALMER (Hustlers, Alice) and Oscar® nominee STEVEN YEUN (Minari, Okja) as residents in a lonely gulch of inland California who bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. Nope is situated just outside of Los Angeles, in Southern California’s arid and rambling Santa Clarita Valley, where siblings OJ Haywood (Daniel Kaluuya) and Emerald Haywood (Keke Palmer), have inherited a horse ranch from their industry-legend father, Otis Haywood Sr. (Emmy winner KEITH DAVID; 21 Bridges, Crash), carrying the torch of his craft as animal wranglers for film and television. It’s a tough business, and despite their skills and the artistry of their profession, OJ and Emerald face financial challenges and the heartbreak inherent to a trade where livestock is the talent. Adjacent to the Haywood ranch sits Jupiter’s Claim, a family-fun theme park and petting zoo predicated on the white-washed history and aesthetics of the California Gold Rush, owned and operated with evangelical pride by Ricky “Jupe” Park (Steven Yeun), a former child star who is saddled with a tabloid-tragic backstory that he has spent a lifetime trying to escape. OJ and Emerald begin observing unexplained phenomena on their vast ranch that leads them down an obsessive rabbit hole—plotting attempts to capture the mystery on camera. The hijinks of their quest for documentation, through increasingly elaborate and dangerous set-ups, puts at risk the only thing they truly have: the hard-earned business of their late John Henry-esque father, who has left them in his long shadow. Things escalate, as the siblings enlist the expert help of Fry’s Electronics store employee Angel Torres (BRANDON PEREA; The OA, American Insurrection), and acclaimed cinematographer Antlers Holst (MICHAEL WINCOTT; Hitchcock, Westworld), who is on the cusp of retirement. As their efforts, and hubris, cross a point-of-no-return, ratcheting the stakes to terrifying consequences, our heroes are drawn straight into the eye of an irreversible storm. The result is an expansive horror-spectacle with an intimate and emotionally complex core. Nope is written, produced and directed by JORDAN PEELE and produced by IAN COOPER p.g.a. (Us, Candyman) for Monkeypaw Productions. The film’s executive producers are ROBERT GRAF (Bombshell, No Country for Old Men, True Grit) and WIN ROSENFELD (Hunters, BlacKkKlansman). The film co-stars WRENN SCHMIDT (For All Mankind) and BARBIE FERREIRA (Euphoria), TERRY NOTARY (The Square), DEVON GRAYE (I Don’t Feel at Home in this World Anymore), Daytime Emmy winner DONNA MILLS (Knots Landing), OSGOOD PERKINS (director Gretel & Hansel) and EDDIE JEMISON (Ocean’s 11 franchise). Nope’s artistic team includes Oscar®-nominated Director of Photography HOYTE VAN HOYTEMA ASC, FSF, NSC (Dunkirk, Let the Right One In); Production Designer RUTH DE JONG (Twin Peaks, Manchester by the Sea), Oscar®-winning Visual Effects Supervisor GUILLAUME ROCHERON (1917, Life of Pi), and editor NICHOLAS MONSOUR (Us, Action Point). The costumes are designed by ALEX BOVAIRD (The White Lotus, American Honey), the music is by MICHAEL ABELS (Bad Education, Get Out), and the casting is by Emmy Award winner CARMEN CUBA, CSA (The Power of the Dog, Stranger Things). Nope will be released by Universal Pictures worldwide. Read the full article

#BRANDONPEREA #DanielKaluuya #KeithDavid #KekePalmer #MICHAELWINCOTT #Nope #NopeMovie #StevenYeun #NOPE movie

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psychodrive-in · 2 years

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Today at https://psychodrivein.com Nope (2022) Peele is proving himself more and more as a major director of genre spectacle and vision. --- Read more of Nate's review at the link in our profile! #Nope #JordanPeele #DanielKaluuya #KekePalmer #StevenYeun #MichaelWincott #KeithDavid https://www.instagram.com/p/CiTXo8ULQ92/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#nope #jordanpeele #danielkaluuya #kekepalmer #stevenyeun #michaelwincott #keithdavid

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jumpscare-podcast · 2 years

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A special bonus episode about NOPE the new film from Jordan Peele is live now! Click the link in our bio to listen. #nope #nopemovie #jordanpeele #stevenyeun #danielkaluuya #kekepalmer #michaelwincott #brandonperea #horrormovies #moviereview #horrorpodcast #aliens #ufo https://www.instagram.com/p/CgWqvvsuJUK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#nope #nopemovie #jordanpeele #stevenyeun #danielkaluuya #kekepalmer #michaelwincott #brandonperea #horrormovies #moviereview #horrorpodcast #aliens #ufo

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film-book · 2 years

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Film Review: NOPE (2022): Keke Palmer Steals the Show in Jordan Peele's Intense Science Fiction Thriller https://film-book.com/film-review-nope-2022-keke-palmer-steals-the-show-in-jordan-peeles-intense-science-fiction-thriller/?feed_id=88631&_unique_id=62da11f06bc0d

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mistfunk · 7 months

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Mistigram: Eric Draven's nemesis, #TopDollar, is played by #MichaelWincott in 1994's film adaptation of #TheCrow. This monochrome #teletext portrait of the character was drawn by @atonalosprey and included in the spooky new MIST1023 artpack collection.

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duranduratulsa · 9 months

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Now showing on my 90's Fest Movie 🎥 marathon...Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves (1991) on glorious vintage VHS 📼! #movie #movies #actionadventure #Robinhood #robinhoodprinceofthieves #KevinCostner #MorganFreeman #AlanRickman #RIPAlanRickman #christianslater #MaryElizabethMastrantonio #MichaelWincott #jefflynne #mickeycurry #vintage #vhs #90s #90sfest #durandurantulsas3rdannual90sfest

#movie #movies #action adventure #robin hood #robin hood prince of thieves #kevin costner #Morgan Freeman #alan rickman #Mary Elizabeth Mastrontonio #Christian Slater #Michael Wincott #mickey curry #jeff lynne #vintage #vhs #90s fest #90s #duran duran tulsa's 3rd annual 90s fest #SoundCloud

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santedorazio · 4 years

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#PeterBeard #Montauk #friends #EricGoode #PeterBeard #Me #MichaelWincott #JulianSchnabel #VitoSchnabel #photo by 5yr old #NickDOrazio @nickdorazio @vitoschnabelgallery 🙏📸❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-dpkfjlanQ/?igshid=1pfqg1agiokxw

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spacelordmf · 6 years

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The Crow

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nospoilerreviews · 10 months

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Nope, the hype is real. Jordan Peele's latest sci-fi, comedy-horror flick is going to eat you up. Dig in for a real treat. https://is.gd/c9SQR5

#barbieferreira #brandonperea #danielkaluuya #keithdavid #kekepalmer #michaelwincott #stevenyeun #wrennschmidt

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adamwatchesmovies · 2 years

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The Crow (1994)

The Crow is a flawed movie but after the dust has settled, something about it resonates with me. It’s got a terrific visual style, the music/score is memorable, the atmosphere generated stands out, and the way it handles its premise will make it a favorite for many.

Starring Brandon Lee, whose life was tragically cut short during the shooting of the film, it's the story of a rocker named Eric Draven. After he and his fiancé are murdered by vicious criminals, a supernatural force brings him back to life in order to get his revenge.

This interpretation of Detroit is unique; a place that's perpetually dark, wet, and dirty. Crime is rampant. Even the best police officers have lost hope. It's significantly reminiscent of Tim Burton's Batman, where the mood does so much it becomes part of the narrative. We don’t learn why Eric is brought back to life to enact his vengeance, it just sort of happens. In this world, mysticism like this makes perfect sense. You’re on the same ride as Eric, hoping that whatever powers he's been given don’t run out before he can chop down every slime-sucking thug. This film oozes the 90’s, in a good way. The music, the Crow’s costume, the story itself transports you back to that era where superhero movies were just starting to be a thing, but not quite yet. 4 years after The Crow we got Blade.

What prevents this piece by Alex Proyas from being great instead of good is a few details throughout. The villains, for example, are weak. I’ll defend Michael Wincott as Top Dollar. He’s nothing more than a sadistic, cruel, occult worshipping anarchist, but he fits in this world. You feel as though he's been overcompensating for his lack of genuine mystical powers his whole life by buying every so-called mystical ritual blade and finally, this obsession has “paid off”. When he confronts our hero and he’s somewhat prepared to face off with him. The other villains could've used more development. They’re nothing a bunch of chumps to be knocked over one by one like bowling pins. You compare them to the side characters like Ernie Hudson as Sgt. Albrecht or young Rochelle Davis as Sarah and you’re disappointed that not everyone is as well written as they are.

The script could've used some foreshadowing to make a revelation during the final act feel less like it comes out of nowhere. I get that there’s a certain romantic idea at work here. A man whose love for his wife is so powerful it's resurrected him. He comes back with amnesia and gradually pieces together the love he's lost. When the whole truth is finally revealed, the pain is as intense, maybe even more intense than the first time around. With this newfound rage, he becomes nigh-unstoppable, which is sort of another flaw as well. It robs the film of much potential tension.

Even if you can't ignore the flaws, it's easy to see what The Crow did to capture the world's attention. The look, the music, and the story itself all have something special to offer. There’s something else too. The fact that this film has a real-life tragic element to it with the death of Brandon Lee just eight days before the last day of shooting makes the ending doubly powerful. If you’ve seen this movie once and weren’t impressed, give it another look. Upon a second viewing, I better recognized what the big deal was. (On DVD, May 20, 2016)

#TheCrow #movies #films #MovieReviews #FilmReviews #AlexProyas #DavidJ.Schow #JohnShirley #JamesO'Barr #BrandonLee #ErnieHudson #MichaelWincott #1994movies #1994films #comic book movies #comic book films

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vector-blogs-blog · 4 years

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" Una historia de Amor" , es lo que más se ve en este film, no es la historia de vida del gran Director muestra la casi crisis creativa ,se cree desplazado por los directores del momento, el principio de su gran obra Scicosis, una película que desde su escritos, fue bapuleada hasta por sus más cercanos.En ese espacio de tiempo podremos ver cómo le surge la idea de la película, cómo consigue el reparto y cómo logra financiar una película que nadie estaba dispuesto a producir. Pero la trama principal seguirá siendo una historia de amor llena de intriga entre dos personas muy particulares (sobre todo él) e inteligentes (sobre todo ella).Este romance, protagonizado por Anthony Hopkins (el cual no necesita presentación) y Helen Mirren (‘The Queen’).Así que partiendo del libro de Stephen Rebello ‘Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho’ en el que se relata con todo detalle la producción de ‘Psicosis’, John MacLaughlin ha enmarcado.una historia de amor nada habitual, en la que cada sospecha de infidelidad, cada instante de celos, cada momento de despecho, parece que pueda acabar en una súbita desgracia.Se podría decir que ‘Hitchcock’ son dos historias en una y que la una no podría existir sin la otra y lo mejor es que las dos coexisten en la misma película.Con ‘Hitchcock’ veremos reflejadas las obsesiones del director con sus rubias actrices protagonistas como Janet Leigh (Scarlett Johansson), el particular interés en el macabro asesino Ed Gein (Michael Wincott), así como la vida en los estudios cinematográficos de finales de los 50 donde se hacían películas como churros y donde los técnicos, directores y actores estaban en nómina. Verla si por supuesto ,por qué no 😉😷🎞️ No hay, tiros, zombies, lucha, ni patadas, pero hay una linda historia ,va dos historias en una😎. #alfredhitchcock #anthonyhopkins #hellenmirren #scarlettjohansson #michaelwincott #youtube #seguime🤓 #seguimos #tucomentariomesirve #dameunmg #vectorialesvintage #vector #vectoriales #quedateencasa https://www.instagram.com/p/CBEUuo1HcOl/?igshid=koe3bksyneg0

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jamest541975 · 5 years

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I'm about to watch THE CROW. #thecrow #thecrowmovie #alexproyas #brandonlee #ripbrandonlee #ericdraven #erniehudson #michaelwincott #topdollar #davidpatrickkelly #tbird #angeldavid #skank #rochelledavis #bailing #myca #lawrancemason #tintin #michaelmassee #funboy #billraymond #marcorodriguez #tonytodd #grange #joepolito #gideon #billyhopkins #jeffcadiente #henrykingi #loucriscuolo https://www.instagram.com/p/B5CKkQPlHJG/?igshid=1k5qo7d79pfx0

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duranduratulsa · 2 years

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Up next on my 90's Fest Movie and TV 📺 Marathon...The Doors (1991) on classic DVD 📀! #movie #movies #music #drama #biopic #truestory #thedoors #ripjimmorrison #jimmorrison #raymanzarek #RobbieKrieger #johndensmore #OliverStone #valkilmer #megryan #KathleenQuinlan #frankwhaley #KevinDillon #crispinglover #billyidol #MimiRogers #MichaelWincott #kylemaclachlan #paulrothchild #michaelmadsen #dennisburkley #DebiMazar #WesStudi #JenniferRubin #rodneyagrant #dvd #90s #90sfest #durandurantulsas2ndannual90sfest

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