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Jack Cantwell's avatar

So sad to lose the newsletter, but I’ll make it a point to visit the site regularly. Thank you to all of you for your work, your insight and opening doors to films and shows I would otherwise never have seen. Best of luck for the future!

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Jack Cantwell's avatar

Oh, and I do miss Bilal’s rants!

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Karvin Dasssanayake's avatar

I discovered some of favorite movies through the site and newsletter. Specifically “niche” films from different parts of the world that I shared with my friends and made watch parties for. Looking forward to more recommendations from the site!

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Robert Kolinski's avatar

What a great run you've had, from Bilal to now - it's been a pleasure to support this amazing newsletter and will check the site regularly from now on! Thank you.

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Steve's avatar

😭 I’m a paid subscriber and will miss this SO much!!! I’ve gotten so many great recommendations from you guys. Thanks for your work, and please let us know if you pick it back up. I need nice, happy, normal constants these days!

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Riley Hernandez's avatar

Miss you already!!

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Erin Heycox's avatar

Thanks for all your work, I’ve had some many great watching experiences based on your writing! I’ll have to check your site more often now which is not necessarily a bad thing I guess

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John Perritt's avatar

Thanks for paving the way for other film newsletters!

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Kristina's avatar

I miss this newsletter so much. :( I'm lost without it!

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dita mccarthy's avatar

PS I’m a paid subscriber and would happily pay more than what you were charging. Many of us recognize there’s no free lunch... and I am not on Twitter so if y’all start another film review newsletter, please let your subscribers know!

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dita mccarthy's avatar

Nooooo. I’m so sad. I found Bilal in his very early days and it was a revelation to two older foreign and indie art film lovers who’ve long not cared for Hollywood. Bilal seemed to read my and my husband’s mine as to what we thought quality film was. He and this site introduced us to so many riveting high quality foreign films. We would never have seen films like City of God or Plaza Cathedral or Retalbo - and so so many more. And I always let my friends know about these films as well.

Please know you’ve brought so much happiness to many people.. please also do not issue me a refund. I know change is inevitable and wish you well in your next endeavors. Thank you thank you.

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