Mother of the Week, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Marlon Brando doing gay s**t
A likely thing for Marlon Brando to be doing.
So I've been going through my screeners for Man On Fire, and the only thing that's gay about it is the thoughts I have watching Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
The gayest thoughts, honestly.
Fun fact: I once interviewed Yahya about his role in Watchmen, and yes, we did talk about this scene in depth.
Watchmen really had me in my room like:
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Mother of the Week
Where Mothers Come To Mother
Welcome back to Mother of the Week where we celebrate icons who have been Mother to us all.
This week's choice is blessed in every way possible. There was no talent left over for anyone else in that gene pool.
Have you guessed who it is yet?
