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Welcome to Week 1: Oscar Nominations 2022

Hello my dear readers (cricket sounds). We will be starting themed weeks here at Cine It. 🥳
This week we start with an easy pick. We're having 2022 Oscar Nominations! 🎥🏆 (03-07 May).

Join us in our conversations and feel free to recommend a theme for a week. Leave it in the comments or use our form located on the right bar.
We will be posting this year from every Tuesday to Saturday.
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