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I was really excited to see this film because Russell Tovey is one of my favorite actors, and representation matters to me. I try to watch everything he's in. His performance as Andrew evoked a familiar mix of love, lust, and the potential for heartbreak.

Tom Blyth's performance as Lucas was phenomenal! He completely drew me in; I felt every emotion and experienced everything Lucas went through right alongside him.

Carmen Emmi-I'm a huge fan! The story was beautifully crafted and directed, transporting me back to 1996. This time, though, I was observing the stories that were used as scare tactics to keep us in line. Learning about the elements of Carmen's own life woven into the narrative, and hearing Carmen's motivation for creating this film during that specific time period, made me connect with it even more deeply.

The movie explores several themes that most queer adults have experienced. I'm being intentionally vague to avoid spoilers, but much of what Lucas experiences resonated with me. Some aspects were painfully familiar, while others made me laugh with recognition-yes, I've been there, even the minivan!

Lucas's anxiety and pain are palpable. Andrew's words in two key moments were spot-on, and I respected his character for the way he communicated with Lucas. He didn't shy away from the pain, but wrapped his words in compassion. It made my younger self feel seen.

Finally, the ending was so satisfying. I've encountered that type of person in my own life, and it was refreshing to see that moment of freedom portrayed so powerfully.

Trek fan boys and girls in their feelings, again. Star Trek evolves, it grows it gives you something different. You all want the same formula over and over, that's stagnant and stale. This isn't Kirk's Trek anymore, move on. Did we forget all about "To boldly go where no one has gone before" ?

That aside, I really enjoyed the fight sequences, especially Michelle Yeoh's fight scenes. I liked the story, but part of it felt like it was missing or maybe I need to do a rewatch. I appreciate Michelle Yeoh in anything she's in, that goes for this aswell. I will say this version of Georgiou felt a bit different from the last time we saw her on DISCO. I can't exactly put it into words, like I've seen her flirt before (insert Hugh famous like "Did she just call me papi?"), but this flirting felt off. It didn't ruin the movie for me but it just made something feel off about her character. Overall I enjoyed it and while it isn't the procedural usual ship Trek, I don't think that section 31 has ever been about.