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The person who says little often understands the entire room.

“Every human being has paid the earth to grow up. Most people don’t grow up. It’s too damn difficult. What happens is most people get older. That’s the truth of it. They honor their credit cards, they find parking spaces, they marry, they have the nerve to have children, but they don’t grow up. Not really. They grow older. But to grow up costs the earth, the earth. It means you take responsibility for the time you take up, for the space you occupy. It’s serious business. And you find out what it costs us to love and to lose, to dare and to fail. And maybe even more, to succeed. What it costs, in truth.”

— Maya Angelou (1928-2014) American poet, memoirist, activist

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Take this into 2021 and beyond 🙏🏼

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Sometimes all you need…

…is a friend

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Watched The Old Guard on Netflix last night, and fam, it is SO GOOD

Short synopsis, the leader of a group of immortals - Andromache of Scythia, also known as Andy - is dealing with the disillusionment of spending centuries upon centuries fighting to help the world, only to see it get filled with more hate and violence everyday. Then, just after she and her group are betrayed and exposed, a new immortal is called for the first time in ages. This new immortal is a young black woman named Nile who is a Marine serving in the Afghanistan. Nile is brought into the fold, but struggles with the thought of abandoning her family. Things come to a head, and an unexpected turn of events pulls Nile into the conflict she had been trying to avoid.

Now, the reasons I loved this movie:

Canon mlm interracial couple who are literally the epitome of true love and the absolute sweetest (and who both survive! No Kill Your Gays!)

Gorgeous action scenes. Beautiful mix of ancient and modern weaponry being used by people who make it seem effortless.

FOUND FAMILY

LIKE SO MUCH

Seriously, these guys love each other so much and have spent centuries together and it shows

Well rounded characters who are flawed and multifaceted and actually written like real people

Flashbacks give a real sense of time and history and depth, but also don’t clog up the storyline

When one of the characters hurts, you hurt

Seriously, I cried like five times and it was beautiful

Directed by a black woman! First superhero movie (The Old Guard is based off of comics bearing that same name) to do that! And she did a fantastic job!

Lack of stereotypes! The sniper is a warm sweetheart, the Middle Eastern man is effusive with his love and happiness, the tortured drunk never uses his trauma as an excuse to be an overt asshole (honestly, when he talks about it, my heart hurt for him), the young black woman talks about how much her family loves her and how she will be missed and is sickened by the carnage she sees

The Big Evil Plot is kinda secondary to the emotions of the characters. Lots of emphasis on how immortality has effected them and the different ways these different people have dealt with it.

Disillusioned warrior woman is shown how to hope again by the young black woman and their relationship is precious

(and also a very cute queer goth cashier who deserves the world)

Literally folks, the whole movie is about drawing strength from your loved ones (and not just romantic partners!) and how we are stronger together and that one small act of kindness can change the world.

Long story short, best movie I’ve seen all year and absolutely now in my top five favorite action movies. And they did a set up for a sequel! So if you have Netflix and enjoy the movie, please drop a line to them and tell them how much so this great franchise doesn’t get buried!

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“10 años no son suficiente para olvidarte” Thank you!! 516 notes!! *BONUS TRACK*

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Blanca Suárez for Mujerhoy.

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Woman empowerment in the '50s? Yes please!

I am watching a Brazilian Netflix original called “Coisa Mais Linda”, it is about a bunch of woman in the ‘50s and their struggles. This series is so refreshing because it brings the feminism to the 1950s, and explores what it was like back then for women who questioned their roles in society and tried to live according to the lives they chose for themselves.

I won’t spoil the plot, but I thought I’d introduce you to the main characters of the show since they are what makes this series so enticing.

1. Maria Luiza (Malu)

Malu is the daughter of a rich farmer/businessman, who had agreed in opening a restaurant with her spouse in Rio de Janeiro. However, when she got there she found out he had stolen the money that was supposed to pay for the project and left her alone. Distraught, she decides to open the nightclub she always dreamed of, this time without the help of a man.

What I love about her is that she’s absolutely crazy when she lets herself be (that picture you see of her is when she climbs a boat’s pole and proceeds to jump from it), but at the same time, she can stand her ground and fight for what she wants.

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