Random Ramblings of an Absent-Minded Professor: Guardians of the Galaxy

Wednesday, August 6

Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel Studios, 2014)

Directed by Peter Gunn

I am Groot.

I am Groot.

I am Groot.

…

We are Groot.

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