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Project “Filmography” 2012

This is my own Project Filmography for 2012. I want to document all the movies I’ve watched whether downloaded, on DVD or in the theatres. As long as I’ve watched it, I’m going to put it here Movies will make a great comeback for me, I know it will Hoping to reach 150 movies!

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April, 2012
The Avengers 5/5
2012-04-29 22:18

movie - TWICE. THRICE. OH GOSH NOW ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES. BEST SUPERHERO MOVIE OF ALL TIME. YET. BUT THIS IS THE BEST SO FAR. I LOVE YOU RDJ AND RUFFALO. I LOVE YOU JOSS WHEDON. I LOVE EVERYBODY! EVERYBODY WAS PERFECT! THE HULK WAS GORGEOUS! ACTION AWESOME! STORY FANTASTIC! DIALOGUE FUNNY! IT WAS EVERYTHING!
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March, 2012
The Help 5/5
2012-03-04 14:49

downloaded - This movie is all heart and I couldn't stop crying after. Now I really can't wait to read the book. This movie is driven mostly by its story but you can't deny that it's balanced with great acting. This movie produces laughs, tears and causes people to actually reflect on the past. I actually didn't know that this was all happening in America in the 60s and I'm thankful for the lesson. It's a humbling experience to watch this movie. Oh gosh! Emma Stone did surprisingly well though because I've always thought she did the "typical" roles like the one in Easy A. I mean she has a distinct way of acting that you know it's Emma Stone, not really the character so I think here, she did well :)
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We Need To Talk About Kevin 4/5
2012-03-04 00:25

downloaded - Such a beautiful film! I love the cinematography and colors of this film. Tilda Swindon and the young kid and teenage kid acted with such passion and tragedy that.... you can't help but think of... the possibilities and the horrors. Not as SUPER OR SPLENDID for everyone and I think this movie isn't suitable just for anybody. Those who appreciate a beautiful slow tragic story would love it. Also those who want to check out the cinematography of this film.
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February, 2012
Hotel Rwanda 4.5/5
2012-02-21 12:15

downloaded - will edit this also!
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Gone With the Wind 5/5
2012-02-21 12:15

online - rewatched
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Awakenings 4/5
2012-02-21 12:14

downloaded - will edit this some other time!
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Underworld Awakening 2.5/5
2012-02-13 23:55

movie - It's actually NOT THAT THAT horrible as I pictured it out to be EXCEPT FOR THAT DRAGGY FIRST PART, OH GOSH WANTED TO SLEEP RIGHT THEN AND THERE. But I prevailed and thought of "caring" for these characters. The whole cinematography is just TOO DARK for me. :| Even worse than 300. At least that had some color in it. The plot's all meehh but I did like the introduction of Selene having a kid. BUT I DID NOT CARE ABOUT MICHAEL AT ALL or what's his name. Didn't care if he died or not. It's a fun action film. Nothing spectacular except maybe the fight scenes. Those were nice. Acting could have been LOADS better!
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Legend of 1900 3.5/5
2012-02-13 23:53

downloaded - No matter how hard I try... I just can't seem to love this film. It's about the story of a boy who grew up on a ship and knows how to play the piano LIKE A GENIUS. Beethoven genius even! Oh and his name is 1900. His best friend is actually the narrator of the story and I just didn't feel the chemistry. Great camerawork though and great directing :)
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The Skin I Live In 4/5
2012-02-13 23:49

Director Almodovar LOVES disturbing topics. With movies like this and Talk To her, you can't get enough of controversial topics. This is about the madness of a man who has lost his wife and daughter and vows for revenge on the man who raped his daughter. And you know by how? Well here are the clues.... change, bloody, gender, body. It's a thrilling horror movie or thriller really with absolutely NO SCREAMS. Now would that be scarier? This reminds me to watch another movie called We Need to Talk About Kevin. Yeah I do need to watch that. This is a great film with great acting and music. Not for everybody though, really!
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Ballet Shoes 3.5/5
2012-02-05 17:48

downloaded - Quaint little film about the success stories of 3 orphaned talented girls who are on the pursuit of their dream. Emilia Fox as Sylvia Brown is the strongest character for me in the film and made the most impact and the most real performance. Emma Watson is still Hermione inside the film and I am waiting for the day when she is able to break out of her mold. It's a nice film altogether.
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The Secret In Their Eyes 5/5
2012-02-04 13:26

Eurofilm class - It's been a long time since I wanted to give a standing ovation to a film and I just got to do that (in my mind anyway) after watching this powerful and emotion-driven film. Don't be deceived by the slow pacing in the first few minutes of the film (i was about ready to snore away and fall asleep) and battle it through because the film redeems itself. The characters are relatable and real to the viewers. Unlike other Spanish telenovelas, the drama wasn't too intense as to turn you away but it actually drags you in. Benjamin's love for Irene is so heartfelt and Sandoval is just a funny old bloke! This movie actually questioned Kant's philosophy so much (read my post about Philosophy) that I'm gonna write that post a bit differently now. What really struck me was the "two endings" because in one minute, you feel EXTREME PITY and loneliness and desolation and in another minute, you feel the most TREMENDOUS joy for 2 characters. These conflicting emotions actually HURT my heart (okay im a bit dramatic but really, I could feel a physical hurt) because I didn't know whether to cry or laugh. It's SO DARN POWERFUL. For a director to have a made a film with so much power, I SALUTE YOU! Acting was also on spot! MAN GREAT MOVIE!
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January, 2012
Cinema Paradiso (Director's Cut) 4.5/5
2012-01-27 21:08

Eurofilm class - Actually I have a hard time rating this film because my head ached after it, maybe it's because the length of the movie (170+ minutes!!) or being stuck in a conference room for that long but it doesn't mean that I didn't love the film. I loved it because it talks about a genuine film lover and his coming of age and how films affected his life. I can relate with him somehow because it's a chance to escape, a chance to learn, a chance to live out your dream. The movie could be divided into 3 parts, there's the young Toto, teenager one and 50s age one. Actually much of the 50s scenes were edited out in the US release but our professor made us watch the whole director's cut and I appreciate it even though the best and most poignant scenes were the young and teenager Toto. I LOVED the child actor Toto as he played the part so innocently and believably and without the hint of annoyance, a rarity in children these days (well for me anyway). And the best actor award dutifully goes to Toto's surrogate dad who taught him the ropes in becoming the projectionist and WHO LOVED HIM SO DEARLY. I felt his love so much and some scenes brought me to tears. The teenager Toto.... MARCO LEONARDI WAS SIMPLY DIVINE in the film! Man he looked good and his acting was on the spot. Again... sighs... *blush* hahaha! I just cannot believe how Elena's mother can disapprove him when he freaking looks like a model. This movie will endear to all movie lovers like me and it's one of the best Italian movies I've seen (Life is Beautiful is still on top) and a classic. I LOVED the kissing montage and heck I LOVE how it's so meta as we watch people watch cinema and how cinema brought friends together. IT PAINS ME TO SEE THAT FILM-VIEWING IS NOW SO SOLITARY :( Great film!
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The Sea Inside 4/5
2012-01-23 14:59

Eurofilm class - 2nd time watching this and I can't help admire the quality of acting that European stars have to offer. How is it that even though you don't understand what you're hearing directly, by just reading the subtitles, you GET what they're saying, what they're feeling. Javier Bardem shines in this film without even moving! Prepare to battle with your principles as you either cheer for or condemn this quadriplegic for wanting to die.
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Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol 4/5
2012-01-22 14:55

cinema - a lot of Pixar directors recently have transcended into live action film making and MI4 just shows how versatile Brad Bird can be. You can actually see influences of his old Pixar film (and one of my favorites!) The Incredibles) in this movie and his knack of humor just flawlessly blends into the action. The acting and the action (okay so that sandstorm bit was a bit too extreme... but the stuntwork at the Dubai Hotel WAS AMAZING!) worked together. And I don't know, I felt that this mission was indeed impossible after coming out of the theatres but nevertheless, they made it possible!
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The Lives of Others 5/5
2012-01-18 01:38

Euroclass film - EMOTIONAL EXCELLENCE IN SUBTLENESS. OH GOSH AM STILL CRYING. WAIT. WILL WRITE MORE DECENT REVIEW SOON
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Talk To Her (Hable con ella) 3.5/5
2012-01-14 11:50

Eurofilm class - SERIOUSLY one of the most disturbing movies i have ever seen just because of ONE scene. I am sure that even those who watch that p word would surely be disturbed because of the crazy and graphic silent movie scene in the movie. It's crazy as hell but I do admit that this movie was beautifully shot and the acting was on spot. There were just a lot of meehh and WTF moments for me to not like it. Or maybe I'm just a conservative fool and haven't really opened my eyes to genres like this. I have to watch this a second time to find out. Because of the very disturbing theme, I would like to add a synopsis for u guys to decide whether to watch it or not. I do recommend this despite not giving this the Tiffany 4.5 or 5 stars because it is a different experience altogether Pedro Almodóvar follows his international success All About My Mother with an offbeat drama that explores the friendship of two men brought together under unusual but strangely similar circumstances. Benigno (Javier Camára) is a male nurse whose apartment overlooks a dance studio run by Katerina (Geraldine Chaplin); he often sits on his balcony and watches one of Katerina's students, Alicia (Leonor Watling), and he finds himself becoming infatuated with her. When Alicia is severely injured in an auto accident that leaves her in a coma, Benigno discovers she has been admitted to the hospital where he works, and he spends his days caring for a woman he now deeply loves but has barely met. Marco (Darío Grandinetti) is a journalist who was assigned to interview Lydia (Rosario Flores), a well-known female bullfighter whose on-the-rocks romance with another toreador, "El Niño de Valencia" (Adolfo Fernández), has made her the focus of the tabloid press. During Marco's interview with Lydia, he goes out of his way to treat her kindly, and she appears to return his attention. During the bullfight which follows, Lydia is gored by the bull, and is now in a coma; Marco is certain his interview broke her steely concentration, and he spends most of his days at the hospital, convinced her injuries are his fault. Alicia and Lydia are both housed in the same ward of the same hospital, and in time Benigno and Marco become close friends, bonding in their shared devotion to women who cannot return their affection.
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50/50 4/5
2012-01-06 02:55

downloaded - A real poignant story that talks about cancer in a light yet funny way which will touch the hearts of many! It does not preach nor does it present idealistic situations nor does it make fun of the gravity of the situation. The movie talks about real people and with real feelings. Joseph Gordon is GREAT in this movie! Seth Rogen is GREAT too as a best friend. Heck I'd want him to be my best friend! A simple but great movie
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Hanna 4/5
2012-01-04 00:35

downloaded - I wanted to see this film so much ever since I heard Saoirse was in it (she has such a haunting face and such a wonderful child) and I am interested in topics of young people who have extraordinary abilities or high intelligence. The movie did not disappoint as I was engrossed the whole time. Joe Wright is one of my favorite directors now because of how he can tell stories with just music and beautiful sequences. The musical score is just right to show the childish nature that Hanna lacked despite her still being a kid. Cate Blanchett is awesome as usual and her acting's superb! Eric Bana wasn't as annoying (I find him annoying in movies, it's just me I think :/) and Saoirse of course is incredible as Hanna. I do find that there are some plotholes and the storyline isn't too developed. I wish I knew more about the project and isn't shown by just narrating it. I do have a favorite scene there when Hanna is about to kiss, you guys have to watch it to find out!
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The Secret Garden 3.5/5
2012-01-02 21:46

downloaded - I watched this because Holland the director directed two of the most awesome European films I have seen to date, Europa, Europa and Olivier, Olivier! and I wanted to see how she handled The Secret Garden. I read the book when I was around 11 or so and I loved the book though I do not recall the plot that much anymore. I do remember the childlike wonder of the book but this movie adaptation gave me a different feeling. I sorta wanted to bang the head of Mary at first but I guess she was really a pompous and proud child. But in the end she did learn to cry and this transition made the difference. It wasn't as good as they say it is though but the ending was quite well made.
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Scott Pilgrim VS The World 3.5/5
2012-01-02 16:11

HBO - 2nd time to watch this and it was actually funnier and better the second time around. I found the comic effect hilarious!
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August, 2010
Diary of A Wimpy Kid 3/5
2010-08-12 23:46

dvd - a really fun and enjoyable film! I really quite liked the style and strategy of filming but I have problems with the casting and some of the characters, so maybe that's the problem with screenplay? Really I can't imagine the lead guy as a wimpy kid, NOT REALLY. XD hahaa
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Julie & Julia (2009) 3.5/5
2010-08-11 15:56

dvd - It's a very charming film! I am actually inspired to cook, I can't wait to try! XD hahaha and FAIL XD. I thought the movie dragged on though in the end, movie could have been shorter. Meryl Streep as usual is FUN!
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The Fast and the Furious (2001) 2/5
2010-08-08 23:13

blueray - HECK okay maybe I have an unfair judgement because I didn't see the first 40 mins of the movie but hell, what movie did i just--- OMG DROOL CARS OMG CAR FAST --- see? That's all what this movie (what movie?) does to ya.
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Salt (2010) 3.5/5
2010-08-04 15:48

movie - REALLY action-packed and you wonder how Angelina Jolie has time to do EVERYTHING. of course plotholes, outrageous superhuman scenes lower the bar of the movie but it's a fun action movie nonetheless. Really outrageous action scenes!
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July, 2010
Shrek Forever After (2010) 2.5/5
2010-07-26 22:01

dvd - a few laughs here and there and I was actually touched but I thought a fourth installment was really not necessary. Man wished they focused more on the other ogres and soo many loopholes really.
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Inception (2010) 4.5/5
2010-07-22 08:05

movie - Deliriously beautiful with its complex labyrinths and paradoxes, Inception is simply a mind-boggling movie that will have you talking about it for days. Maybe a 2nd viewing or 3rd would be good. I loved how it was filmed, that zero gravity scene (or any scene with Gordon-Levitt) is AWESOME and so funny! Longest car-to-crash-in-water scene ever! But on the other hand, Memento for me was better because you cared for the characters more and are pulled in deeper. Inception is a wonderful dream withing a dream...
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The Lovely Bones (2009) 3.5/5
2010-07-19 23:30

dvd - I loved the first part of the film but then it lost its charm somehow along the way. I expected BIG coz of course Peter Jackson directed it but it came short. I do love Susie's "heaven" hehee
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) 3/5
2010-07-19 23:28

movie - it was a really fun movie all in all and I don't think it deserves a 30otten rating. The humor is good but of course, ridiculous plot that didn't connect sort of XD At least it wasn't as bad as percy jackson. Could have been better XD
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Thank You for Smoking (2005) 4/5
2010-07-18 13:02

downloaded - now I know what the fuss is all about! Now Aaron Eckheart's one of the most charismatic actors out there! Love him! This film's a gem and the anti-hero doesn't make you WANT to smoke (i abhor smoking) but instead he makes you want to push for what you really believe! Lovely movie! I loved the camera styles
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Zombieland (2009) 4/5
2010-07-17 17:17

dvd - one of the best visual and artistic zombie movies out there! I love horror comedies like Slither and Shaun of the Dead and Zombieland jus resonates that. I loved it! There were some... slow moments (with a main cast of 4, there was bound to be some) but they were so few! haha and lol Bill Murray is HILARIOUS XD
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Sybil (1976) (TV) 3.5/5
2010-07-07 13:40

youtube - It was a bit long but it's forgiven since it was made for television. I liked how they portrayed Sybil and Sally Fields and... what's her name? Really did a good job! Just some moments though. All I can say is you're really going to pity Sybil and probably kill her mom all over again because of what she's done! True story or not, it'll make you think. Good movie for those interested in pyschology :D
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Mystery Team (2009) 3.5/5
2010-07-03 23:26

downloaded - Despite a low-budget film, this actually produces a lot of laughs XD
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June, 2010
Babel (2006) 4.5/5
2010-06-26 00:56

downloaded - i frigging cried, it's so emotional, so frustrating, so.... intense! Not suitable for those under 18. It's worthy of that Sound Score Oscar it won. Heck Rinko Kikuchi should have won a frigging oscar. OMG I still can't believe I cried. It's such a really slow...beautiful film... confusing because scenes are paralleled and out of sequence
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Toy Story 2 (1999) 5/5
2010-06-25 09:03

rewatched on youtube - I can now say... it's really one of the best sequels EVER. Toy Story is just a franchise that kept going and going!
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Toy Story (1995) 5/5
2010-06-24 08:58

rewatched on youtube - Still awesome, was able to still pull my heartstrings! CLASSIC DISNEY/PIXAR!
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Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999) (TV) 3/5
2010-06-23 11:42

downloaded - It was great to see and get a glimpse, an interpretation of how Steve Jobs and Bill Gates rose to fame and found each other but I have trouble believing in their roles, their attitudes thus I kept on repeating the whole time... this isn't really Steve Jobs or Bill Gates.
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Toy Story 3 (2010) 5/5
2010-06-18 23:04

movie - FRIGGING LOVED IT. I cried. I was touched/moved. CRAP it brought my childhood back. Toy Story franchise JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER!
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The Karate Kid (2010) 4/5
2010-06-15 22:33

movie - WOW! Exceeded waay beyond my expectations. I'm pessimistic about remakes unless handled by a good director (and that's not even guaranteed) but enjoyed this soo much! Setting is good, ACTION is good! Jaden smith is one LUCKY KID! Movie could have been shorter and love story subplot could have been DONE AWAY WITH
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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) 3/5
2010-06-14 21:52

movie - Jake G has gone a long way from that boy from Donnie Darko (to guy with ABS YEAHOO!) and now can officially be called an action star. This movie is packed with LOADS of action but left me with... i don't know. Wasn't memorable.
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Date Night (2010) 2.5/5
2010-06-14 15:11

dvd - Based from the trailer, you can already see how plot-less it seems. Or maybe it just didn't interest me but I thought the top comedians Steve Carrell and Tina Fey would be great but in the end it just went POOF.
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The Wolfman (2010) 2/5
2010-06-13 14:07

dvd - let's just say... I sorta slept through it zzzZZZzzzz
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Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008) 3/5
2010-06-09 23:06

downloaded - I am loving Abigail Breslin dearly! hahha story was Nancy Drew-ish and it was light-fun :D
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Dead Poets Society (1989) 4/5
2010-06-02 22:54

downloaded - At first I really had no idea what the fuss is all about but the ending did it, and also WHY WHY WHY? Man i think that this film is too short... T_T
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May, 2010
Kick-Ass (2010) 4/5
2010-05-30 19:28

downloaded - AWESOME! Chloe Moretz is now my hero. Though violent and has some morality issues, it's still awesome.
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World's Greatest Dad (2009) 4/5
2010-05-08 14:44

dvd - One of the most outrageous black comedies I've seen! Robin Williams is actually okay for the part. Can't believed I laughed and said WTCRAP so many times XD
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April, 2010
Iron Man 2 (2010) 3.5/5
2010-04-30 10:40

movie - IRONMAN 2 ROCKS *bias mode* and RDJ is still <3! hmm i think Jon Favreau could have done more but I'm just happy about it already! :D OMG THOR'S HAMMER AT END OF CREDITS!
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Old Dogs (2009/I) 2/5
2010-04-16 21:51

dvd - pure brainless child comedy. Too bad Robin Williams + John Travolta are making these kinds of movies now XD
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Shutter Island (2010) 3.5/5
2010-04-13 17:27

dvd - music at the start actually scared me at first. Leo did really well but I don't know... the story had some faults. The twist was a bit expected for me XD
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Wilde (1997) 3.5/5
2010-04-11 17:26

downloaded - warning mature audiences only! Great acting of the lead and it portrayed Oscar Wilde's life well. Boring at the start though.
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The Fall (2006) 3.5/5
2010-04-08 17:24

downloaded - Rich imagination and honest acting of kid. Was too honest that she was a bit annoying already XD But nice story!
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