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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
#AvatarFireAndAsh is huge on visual spectacle, especially in 3D. Deeper exploration of Pandora & new tribes allow for immense world-building. Story may be lacking, but this pushes technical boundaries in unimaginable ways. Plus it has out-of-this-world action. #Avatar #FireAndAsh
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
#DieMyLove reminds us why uncomfortable laughs and hollow assurances don’t address how domestic calm conceals a desperate cry for help. My review at @ThatsITLA thatsitla.com/die-my-love-...
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Die My Love: Jennifer Lawrence Unravels In Dark Comedy - That's It LA
Die My Love is an unraveling of a woman who’s already past her limit, and everyone around her keeps calling it normal.
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
#BlackPhone2 starts with trauma and tension, but once it drifts into dream logic and over-explaining it loses the grounded fear of the original. Here’s my review of the film at ThatsItLA: thatsitla.com/black-phone-...
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'Black Phone 2' Movie Review - That's It LA
"Black Phone 2" is the kind of sequel that reminds you not every successful horror movie needs a follow up.
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Few films capture the chaos of motherhood like Mary Bronstein’s If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. Rose Byrne delivers a harrowing performance as a mother crushed by caregiving guilt and exhaustion trapped in a system that keeps failing her. #IfIHadLegsIdKickYou #RoseByrne thatsitla.com/if-i-had-leg...
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If I Had Legs I'd Kick You Review - That's It LA
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You lingers long after it ends because it denies the audience escape just as it denies Linda.
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Zombie breakfasts. A snarky stuffed giraffe. The Sandman. #Netflix’s #InYourDreams (Nov 14) turns dream logic into a heartfelt story about siblings trying to keep their parents together. thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/09/25/i...
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‘In Your Dreams’ Director Alex Woo on Family, Fantasy, and Nightmares
“So dreams are where you can break the rules, but the story still has to feel true.” That’s how director Alex Woo sums up the delicate balance at the heart of Netflix’s In Your Dr…
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
#MarvelZombies fails to deliver fresh ideas beyond visual shock. The stakes feel abstract rather than emotionally grounded, boiling down to a tired “world ends if we don’t deliver the MacGuffin.” Even the voice acting comes off phoned in. I was left disengaged.
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
From haunting thrills at #Disneyland Park to the soul-stirring traditions at Disney California Adventure’s Plaza de la Familia, see how the Disneyland Resort celebrates #Halloween storytelling. My @disneyland #halloweentime coverage at @TheNerdsofColor thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/09/02/h...
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Halloween Comes Alive at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park
Halloween at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park is one of the resort’s most beloved annual traditions, drawing families, Disney fans, and Halloween lovers from near…
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Richard Newby @richardlnewby.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
My latest on Weapons and the anti-analytical insistence in some circles that the film is about nothing or only about one thing. #Weapons www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
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Of Course ‘Weapons’ Is About Something
Audiences are arguing over the meaning (or lack thereof) behind Zach Cregger's horror hit — but the truth is there's no such thing as a correct answer when it comes to the film.
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
#FreakierFriday puts another fun spin on the generational gap and body-swapping comedy. The family dynamic expands in this hilarious sequel keeps its heart w/ Tess & Anna, while making room for some Gen Alpha chaos. Expect nods to its predecessor, fun eater eggs, and great music.
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
I caught up with the cast and crew of The Bad Guys 2 for a round of interviews about unhinged heists, redemption arcs, and tapping into their inner animals. #TheBadGuys2 #DreamWorksAnimation #Animation #VoiceActing #FilmPress #Interviews thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/08/01/i...
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‘The Bad Guys 2’ Cast and Director Interviews: Natasha Lyonne, Danielle Brooks, Awkwafina, Fun Chaotic Folks
The Bad Guys 2 is bigger, funnier, and has totally unhinged heists and action sequences. We got to talk to the cast and crew of the DreamWorks sequel: Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell), Kitty Kat (Danielle B…
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
#TheBadGuys2 is smart, stylish, and sincere. The stakes are higher. The animation is slick. And the humor is sharper. While story about bad guys reforming themselves amid their reputation catching up to them hits hard, the action sequences are the reason you go to the movies.
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
#FantasticFour blends retrofuturism, chemistry, and a soaring Giacchino score into something fun. Some of the jargon and subplots drags, but the emotion and spectacle deliver. The cosmic action set pieces are out of this world. A true return to form. thatsitla.com/the-fantasti...
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps: Marvel’s Family Adventure Excites - That's It LA
The Fantastic Four: First Steps delivers a refreshing return to form, blending retrofuturism, heart and family into a fun superhero adventure
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
#TheFantasticFour is a fun, vibrant intro to Marvel’s First Family. Packed w/ retrofuturism, heart, and family feels, it’s a fresh, crowd-pleasing kickoff fans old & new can celebrate. The score lifts every moment, and the chemistry shines. It’s just a good time. #FantasticFour
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
I Know What You Did Last Summer is more reunion tour than reinvention. Bloody and nostalgic with some fun nods, but not enough bite to stand out. A safe slasher that never quite gets its hooks in. My review thatsitla.com/i-know-what-... #IKnowWhatYouDidLastSummer #HorrorMovie #moviereview
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'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Review - That's It LA
I Know What You Did Last Summer is a safe bet, one that leans heavily on nostalgia without taking the risks like other recent horror reboots
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
For The Nerds of Color, I got to interview Daniel Chong about his upcoming @Pixar directing debut #Hoppers. We chatted about jumping from tv to film, that Avatar reference and Missy Elliot needle drop, and how the movie was originally about penguins. thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/07/16/d...
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Director Daniel Chong on Hopping from ‘We Bare Bears’ to Pixar Feature Debut
Disney and Pixar have released the first trailer for Hoppers. Written and directed by Daniel Chong (We Bare Bears), the forthcoming animated film stars Piper Curda as Mabel, an animal lover wh…
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Carlos Aguilar @carlosfilm.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Superman is not just an immigrant, but specifically an undocumented immigrant who adjusted his immigration status when he was adopted by an American family. That was his path to citizenship.
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Annalee Newitz @annaleen.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
As more journalists are driven out of their jobs, I keep hearing this drumbeat of "it's ok -- they can start their own newsletter or publication." Some can. But becoming your own business is a huge job, and will eliminate many talented reporters from the public sphere. Here's why. (1/5)
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
#Superman isn’t just another reboot. It’s a soulful, emotionally rich reimagining that honors the myth, explores identity and the immigrant experience through a superhero’s lens, and reminds us why the Man of Steel still matters. My review at @thatsitla thatsitla.com/superman-a-h...
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Superman: A Hero's Journey Reimagined with Depth - That's It LA
Superman isn’t trying to be the darkest or the most bombastic superhero movie out there. It isn’t trying to redefine the genre or chase trends
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
#HowToTrainYourDragon does the impossible and brings Berk to life with emotional depth, breathtaking IMAX scale, and flight scenes that soar. It expands the story without losing what made the original magical. So while it may look familiar, in a way it also feels brand new.
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
#PredatorKillerofKillers is an ambitious, world-building brawl that spans multiple time periods before culminating on the Predator’s homeworld. Each setting adds a layer of depth and nuance to our history while reimagining humanity’s most brutal eras through the lens of the hunt
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Now that the reviews are out, I’ll say it: I would’ve loved to see Ving Rhames as the guy always dropping his snow cone. It would have been a perfect way to bring back the original voice cast in the live-action Lilo & Stitch.
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
#LiloandStitch is a cute reimagining that mostly captures the original’s spirit through a modern-day lens. Lilo and Nani’s relationship feels even more heartfelt. It’s still raw, real, and central to the story’s emotional core. Of course Stitch brings hilarious chaos
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Anna Kendrick & Blake Lively are back—and still dazzling. #AnotherSimpleFavor may not be as sharp as the first, but it’s devilishly fun. Stylish, twisted, and full of flair. My review only at @ThatsITLA thatsitla.com/another-simp...
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Another Simple Favor Review: A Stylish, Suspense-Filled Sequel - That's It LA
Another Simple Favor is yet another devilishly fun noir murder mystery that works thanks in no small part to Kendrick and Lively's chemistry
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
The process of selecting a new Pope
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Andor S2 is less about myths and more about ordinary people pushed to the edge, fighting a war no one wants to see. It shows us the cost of rebellion—and the price of hope. It honestly doesn’t get better than this. My review at @thenerdsofcolor.bsky.social thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/04/21/a...
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‘Andor’ Season 2 Chronicles the Humanity of a ‘Star Wars’ Revolution
Star Wars prides itself on blending epic storytelling with groundbreaking visual effects while exploring timeless themes of heroism and redemption. It’s a galaxy we all know and love — …
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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
#ANDOR S2 is one of the most ambitious pieces of sci-fi storytelling I’ve ever seen. It illuminates many complex aspects of repression & rebellion, while still bringing the adventure and thrills. It also couldn’t be more timely. It’s a staggering work, brimming with power and emotion. I loved it.
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Kevin Fenix @fenixnests.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
#Andor Season 2 is PEAK Star Wars! It is beautifully rendered, shot, performed, designed, and executed. Also, it highlights how rich the galaxy far far away is, even without The Force
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
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Phil Szostak @philszostak.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Beyond thrilled to have finally revealed @ABRAMSbooks’ The Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series), written by yours truly, on today’s Lucasfilm Publishing panel! The book covers both seasons of the show and will hit store shelves in March of 2026! www.starwars.com/news/star-wa...
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Andrew Ahn’s #TheWeddingBanquet is a tremendous generational reimagining. Layered w/ queer love stories, cultural specificity, and emotional payoff, it reimagines the original for today’s world. My review at @thatsitla. thatsitla.com/the-wedding-...
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The Wedding Banquet Is A Beautiful Asian Queer Love Story - That's It LA
In Ang Lee's The Wedding Banquet, the fight for marriage equality is the beating heart of the tale of queer love within the Asian community.
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Even with its flaws in shoddy pacing and CGI, I enjoyed #SnowWhite. The film’s messaging, Rachel Ziegler’s leading role, and the new songs reminded me of how these live-action adaptions should be. My review only at @ThatsITLA thatsitla.com/rachel-zegle...
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Rachel Zegler Shines In Disney's Live-Action Snow White - That's It LA
"Snow White," stars Rachel Zegler in the titular role, contains a narrative that simultaneously honors the original fairy tale
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
#SnowWhite is an enchanting update to a timeless classic. Rachel Zegler shines brightly in this modernization of the Disney animated princess story, which is also the one of the best since the live-action Cinderella. And the new songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are a joy.
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Kylie Cheung @kylietcheung.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
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debbie lynn elias @moviesharkd.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Miss #BTLRadioShow on Monday? Catch up now and take a listen to our #Slamdance Special as CAMERON MITCHELL talks DISPOSABLE HUMANITY while CORY SANTILLI talks IN THE MOUTH. go.shr.lc/41cVGSL #disposablehumanity #inthemouth
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BTL Radio Show - 02/17/2025 - A Slamdance Special with filmmakers CAMERON MITCHELL and CORY SANTILLI
It’s a Slamdance Special on BEHIND THE LENS this week as we look at two films marking their world premieres at the Slamdance Film Festival (www.slamdance.com) and chat with their respective filmmakers...
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld  marks the start of a new era for the MCU. It’s a high-stakes political thriller that keeps you guessing. While it may be a superhero movie that uses old plot devices to set up the next event, it’s also a redemption story with some social commentary.
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
#LoveHurts showcases Ke Huy Quan’s range. He’s charming, funny, and proves he can be a leading man. Unfortunately, the half-baked story and one-dimensional supporting cast makes it more style over substance. My review only at @ThatsITLA #LoveHurtsMovie thatsitla.com/love-hurts-s...
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'Love Hurts' Shows Us How Painful Style Over Substance Can Be - That's It LA
The undeveloped story, lack of chemistry, and no emotional stakes make something like "Love Hurts" painful to watch.
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
#FantasticFour #FirstSteps trailer has everything you’d want from a vibrant 60s-inspired space race movie. Check out the new trailer for Marvel Studios’ first family only at @ThatsITLA thatsitla.com/the-fantasti...
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Introduces Marvelous First Family - That's It LA
Marvel Studios has released the first trailer for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." The long-awaited film about Marvel Comics first family
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
#YourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan is a visual wonder w/ storytelling that's nostalgic yet of the now. The heart, humor and action, honors the mythology while making room for other characters to tell their story so its more than just Peter being a kid from Queens and #Spiderman
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
#WolfMan takes terrifying turns, from generational trauma and repairing a broken family to body horror and domestic thriller. The sound work is a sonic scare that raises the heart rate and the cinematography unearths the beauty and fear of an isolating forest. #WolfmanMovie
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
There’s a special place in hell for anyone who designs airport queues to be worse than the ones at Disneyland. At least at Disneyland there’s an attraction at the end. Here it’s just misery.
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
You’ll be visited by three spirits The three spirits:
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Planning for an adventure
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
#MufasaTheLionKing is an unexpected blood-thirsty prequel w/ stunning visuals and cinematography but contains subpar songs that don’t advance a contrived story. It’s fine for those interested learning about Mufasa and Taka’s origins. At least the humor provides laughs and levity.
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David Chen @davechen.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
NTERIOR CHINATOWN (Hulu) is amazing. Charles Yu took his incredible book, which was kinda unfilmable, and fashioned an enthralling, linear storyline w/memorable characters and relationships. It also happens to be a heartbreaking commentary about the tragedy of being Asian-American in pop culture.
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
I loved seeing #Laufey’s #ANightAtTheSymphony on the big screen b/c I missed the actual one. It’s such a joy to watch the young artist shine on stage at her dream venue while blending pop sounds with orchestral arrangements. My first review at @mamasgeeky.bsky.social mamasgeeky.com/2024/12/lauf...
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Laufey's A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl Review
Laufey's A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl is an enchanting blend of orchestral arrangements and breathtaking performances.
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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Wrote about what’s behind conservatives watching movies and shows warning about the dangers of fascism and somehow coming away thinking the fascists are the good guys, and they should follow their example www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Republicans Are Confused About the Concept of Bad Guys
Some conservatives are embracing the villains in what are supposed to be cautionary tales.
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Kylie Cheung @kylietcheung.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Ok a lot of us are pretty mad at you
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Never thought I’d hear Paula Pell talk about Pinhead during my interview for Pixar’s Dream Productions.
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Michael Lee @iammichaeljlee.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
This is how I feel with “What Could Be Better Than This?” I mean, why does it even exist? I will admit that “Get Lost” didn’t resonate with me at first but it is growing on me with more listens.
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
News anchor-turned politician Ms. Ahn Gwi-ryeong showed exceptional bravery during the South Korea martial law crisis, she confronted a soldier head on, grabbed his rifle, shamed him for usurping democracy and for confronting protestors while armed.
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