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Rachael "Syril's Beret"

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Movie buff, Star Wars nerd and co-host of the Scavenger's Hoard podcast. Proudly thinking the worst of Luke Skywalker since 2017. She/her. https://letterboxd.com/Rachael1918/

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Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 6d

🚨THE LAST JEDI IS SCREENING IN LONDON WITH A RIAN JOHNSON INTRO ON 9 OCTOBER 🚨

There are still tickets available for this! It's really gone under the radar, but is probably the event of the year for any London (or even UK) based Reylos - go and snap those tickets up while they're still available!

Star Wars: The Last Jedi + Rian Johnson Intro | Showtimes and Tickets

We’re thrilled to welcome Rian Johnson himself for an extended introduction to the film, screening as part of A Rian Johnson Retrospective at Picturehouse Central. As the Resistance struggles to...

www.picturehouses.com

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Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 4h

The Duellists (1977):

Astrid (yeehaw) 🤠🌈 ✨ @ansitru.bsky.social · 15h

I'm just saying, we could settle this with swords, instead of 30+ emails. 🤺

#artWIP

A WIP embroidery piece, with a sword and mace chzrm, spikes and letter beads.

The beads read "this email could have been a duel | fight me"

Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 4h

Haha yes I'm pretty sure those statues have been there ever since TFA, and there's something reassuring about their continued presence.

Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 4h

Was on Oxford Street last night so was fannishly obligated to go and check in on Reylo at the Disney Store. Both as iconic as ever.

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Yennefer 🦋 @lyricalriot.bsky.social · 18h

While I figure this out, my initial thoughts are that:
A) Rian is humble and constantly deflects praise to himself to praise for the franchise

B) He super loves SW and tried always to make something true to what he loved as a kid

C) He’s very much focused on the positive reception of fans

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William Russell @robotowilliam.bsky.social · 17h

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William Russell @robotowilliam.bsky.social · 21h

Here we go!

A cinema display showing:

A RIAN JOHNSON RETROSPECTIVE

06-10 OCT

PERSON FOR

IOIN RIAN IN

THE LAST JEDI & INTRO

KNIVES OUT DOUBLE BILL & Q&A

PLUS A SELECTION OF HIS

GREATEST BIG SCREEN MYSTERIES

A cinema screen advertising the Rian Johnson Retrospective event

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biscooti🍪 @adamdriverss.bsky.social · 1d

the sweetest smile 🥹🥹 #adamdriver #nyff

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Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 2d

If you'll be there too, let me know!

Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 2d

Okay while I can't make the screening of TLJ, I've just booked a ticket to the Knives Out double bill on the Friday w/ Rian Johnson Q&A. I couldn't be more excited!

Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 6d

Star Wars: The Last Jedi + Rian Johnson Intro | Showtimes and Tickets

We’re thrilled to welcome Rian Johnson himself for an extended introduction to the film, screening as part of A Rian Johnson Retrospective at Picturehouse Central. As the Resistance struggles to...

www.picturehouses.com

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Eva Vilhelmiina @evelmiina.bsky.social · 2d

Inktober day 6
Teacher

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Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 2d

This is the most wholesome canon Ben Solo content ... perhaps ever? Great art.

Darth-Spaceflower💮 @chaossaber.bsky.social · 2d

Little Ben Solo with Han and Leia 😭💔

Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you! You're our reporter on the ground!

Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 3d

Ah amazing I'm so pleased you could make both plans work! I'm really happy for you.

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Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 3d

Was in central London at the weekend and a very sweet tourist stopped me to ask if I could direct her to 'Shaftesbury' (meaning 'Shaftesbury Avenue') - it was probably the most American moment I've experienced directly in years.

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Maria J Pérez Cuervo @mjpcuervo.bsky.social · 3d

Alice in Wonderland (Jonathan Miller, 1966), my favourite adaptation.

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Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 3d

Okay so is anyone booked to go to this? We need some people on the ground!

Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 6d

Star Wars: The Last Jedi + Rian Johnson Intro | Showtimes and Tickets

We’re thrilled to welcome Rian Johnson himself for an extended introduction to the film, screening as part of A Rian Johnson Retrospective at Picturehouse Central. As the Resistance struggles to...

www.picturehouses.com

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Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 3d

Aargh that really is so difficult! Hope you can make it work but if not I'm sure all the notable comments will be shared online.

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Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 5d

Hope you can go! We need some Reylos on the ground.

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Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you! I'll experiment with that later.

Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 5d

I did a proper write up in my Duellists review here!

My ★★★½ review of The Duellists on Letterboxd boxd.it/bgT3ex

A ★★★½ review of The Duellists (1977)

I definitely enjoyed seeing this more on the big screen vs at home, though the same complaints from my first viewing remain - it's a very entertaining story, expressed beautifully through its visual c...

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Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 5d

Had a blast at the Ridley Scott Q&A at the BFI - he's breathtakingly egotistical, but so intensely sincere that he's likeable. Highlights:

- praising his own films at every opportunity
- calling Pauline Kael a bitch (twice!)
- recalling Orson Welles drinking pepsi cola and eating chocolate cake

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sleemo @sleemo.com · 17d

A Rian Johnson Retrospective is coming to London next month with:

🔪 A Knives Out & Glass Onion double bill + Rian Johnson Q&A
⭐️ Star Wars: The Last Jedi + Rian Johnson Introduction

One of the event posters for A Rian Johnson Retrospective featuring an illustration of a card with a red praetorian guard from his film THE LAST JEDI

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picturehouses: 🃏 A Rian Johnson Retrospective: coming to @picturehousecentral this October 🃏

As we eagerly await Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, we're thrilled to welcome one of modern genre cinema's most dynamic filmmakers for a look back at his career.

Join Rian in-person at Picturehouse
Central with:
🔪 Knives Out & Glass Onion double bill + Rian Johnson Q&A
⭐️ Star Wars: The Last Jedi + Rian
Johnson Introduction

Plus, even more mysteries to uncover on the big screen:
🧱 Brick
☂️ The Brothers Bloom
🔫 Looper

Head to picturehouses.com/ rianjohnson to find out more, Members Priority Booking is now open!

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Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 6d

Aaargh the algorithm here is so bad - I totally missed your original post!

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Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 6d

@sleemo.com I know you can't go in person, but this will be of interest to you!

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Rachael "Syril's Beret" @rachael1918.bsky.social · 6d

Unfortunately I can't attend as I'm at the theatre that evening, but I really hope some of my moots can go! It's such a fantastic opportunity to see Rian introduce the movie - I'd love see a write-up on what he has to say in his intro.