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16 hrs agoLiked by Corinne Fay

I haven't even read what is sure to be a great interview yet because I immediately had to come here and say: Claire! Claire Ayoub! On Burnt Toast! I went to college with Claire and have been following the development of Empire Waist, and I can't tell you how excited I am to see her in the newsletter I read almost every day. HOORAY! What a day!

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17 hrs agoLiked by Claire Ayoub

Can't wait to see this movie!

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16 hrs agoLiked by Claire Ayoub

Gonna prep myself for bawling through this movie, but truly can’t wait to support it. Incredible work 🥹💕🙈

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What a great interview! I loved it. I’m so excited for this movie! The care and consideration you’ve put into the visual storytelling in this film, wow — I can’t tell you how much it meant to me to read that a director cares that much about representation and being careful with triggers so that the story can reach her audience in the right way.

Btw - Libby and Hoopla and audiobooks are the best, they’ve really helped me and have become my go-to way to relax. Gonna check that one out right now, thanks! ❤️❤️

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20 hrs agoLiked by Claire Ayoub

Wow! Just wow!

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9 hrs agoLiked by Claire Ayoub

It’s showing in Vancouver! Now I just need to get to the theater…

Hot(cake) tip! Even if you’re using premixed batter, let the mix sit after adding your liquid ingredients for about 10 min before scooping out the portions and cooking. It helps hydrate the mix better and you get nice, fluffy pancakes!

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Amazing!!! Didn't think we'd get into Canada until the 2nd weekend! 🥳🥳🥳

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I realized I should clarify that this is Vancouver WA (WISH it was BC!).

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10 hrs agoLiked by Claire Ayoub

I cannot even believe you've gotten this movie into a theater near me (90 mins north of atlanta)!

Just trying to figure out how to get way from work for time to see it.

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114 theaters tomorrow!! Here's the full list of theaters so far 🥳🥳🥳

https://claireayoub.substack.com/p/empire-waist-confirmed-theaters

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11 hrs agoLiked by Claire Ayoub

So excited to see this and disappointed that it's not at any theaters near me, but I will take action and ask for it to be shown!

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14 hrs agoLiked by Claire Ayoub

Any screenings coming up in Canada?

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Heard they're trying to get it into theaters in Canada our 2nd weekend! (4-6 Oct)

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16 hrs agoLiked by Claire Ayoub

What a gorgeous trailer! Looking forward to listening to the interview and watching the movie.

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Just saw ‘the blue angel’ 1930 and the majority of the cast were fat. I kinda liked that!

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