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rinnnyxr · 3 years

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Bold Survey | Bold what’s true:

01. I’ve kissed someone whose name begins with the letter: D, J, K, M, P, R, T.

02. My favorite books are: Inkheart, Elsewhere, Speak, A Mango - Shaped Space, Stargirl, The Anatomy of Wings.

03. My favorite candies include: Milk Duds, Snow Caps, Jolly Ranchers, Skittles, Peanut M&Ms, Reese’s Cups.

04. I’ve seen/am going to see these artists live: Muse, New Found Glory, Paramore, Tegan & Sara.

05. I’m related to someone who: has diabetes, has died of cancer, has broken both legs, is divorced, is bankrupt, is a writer.

06. I have (had) these types of pets: dog, cat, fish, hamster, bunny.

07. My favorite foods include: blueberries, green grapes, yogurt, strawberries, bananas, cereal, watermelon, peas, chicken, tuna, brown rice.

08. My least favorite foods include: pork, celery, grapefruit, shrimp, spinach, onions, hot wings.

09. I have an account on the following websites: Tumblr, Twitter, Flickr, We♥It, Last.Fm, Listography, LiveJournal.

10. I used to really like: The Powerpuff Girls, Lisa Frank, Hello Kitty, tie-dye clothing, “skater” stuff, American Idol.

11. I’ve been to the following places: California, Canada, Florida, Hawaii, New York, Pennsylvania.

12. I don’t agree with/dislike the idea of: animal cruelty, the oil spill, and the way it’s being taken care of, school on the weekends, drinking/smoking/doing drugs.

13. I do agree with/believe in: gay marriage, working for what you want and not having it handed to you, the golden rule.

14. I am/have been friends with a: Adrianne, Amy, Amanda, Bob, Brett, Caroline, Chloe, Christina, Dan, Elizabeth, Emily, Gabby, Jack, Jake, Jen, Kaleigh, Kelly, Ken, Lauren, Leighann, Madison, Marielle, Marina, Mike, Melinda, Meghan, Natalie, Nick, Olivia, Patrick, Patrice, Ryan, Sam, Shelby, Timothy, Tyler, Zach.

15. I am related to someone named: Anna, Beatrice, Debbie, Dennis, Donna, Gregory, Kevin, Kimberly, Mark, Michael, Rita, Rob, Timothy.

16. I’ve crushed on a: Bob, Brett, Connor, Dan, Jack, Joey, Kevin, Liam, Matt, Max, Mike, Nick, Tyler.

17. I like to wear: hoodies, T-shirts, tank tops, polos, strapless bras, denim shorts, guy shorts, skinny jeans, fuzzy socks, mittens, winter hats, slip-ons, Vans, Converse.

18. I fear: death, losing loved ones, never being fully happy with my life, never being totally content with who I am, never accomplishing my goals/dreams, being murdered, drowning, heights, airplanes, lightning.

19. Some of my favorite musical artists include: Yellowcard, The Beatles, Something Corporate, Jack’s Mannequin, Dashboard Confessional, Muse, Tegan & Sara, The Eagles, Pink Floyd, Jimmy Eat World, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Rogue Wave, Vampire Weekend, OK Go, The Killers, New Found Glory, Rilo Kiley.

20. I like the following names: Christina, Holly, Jack, Jake, Kimberly, Melanie, Melody, Peter, Ryan, Sean, Theo.

Gemini a very loyal friend always puts others first has an answer for everything can’t pick an aesthetic loves thriller movies moods change pretty quickly good at reading people dislikes having a plan hates being timed gives good advice knows every obscure loses their temper easily loves to debate their bedroom is kinda messy loves to explore quite confident and extroverted good sense of style loves reality tv and Youtube changed their mind a lot secretly loves drama good at making people laugh dislikes authority figures very intuitive loves bright colors loves being around people 12/25

Libra loves historical fiction and poetry can be very selfless keeps their hair long can’t make decisions has a varied taste in music artistic and creative gets hurt easily gives great hugs gets bored easily always finds the good in people always trying to learn runs late a lot keeps secrets well can be very self-critical happy staying inside could stay up all night easily has a big group of friends has a favorite clothing style doodles on their notes drinks too much tea gives great advice very polite always tells the truth comes up with creative ideas always overthinks 13/25

Aquarius cries a lot knows lots of random trivia loves fantasy movies and books can be a little awkward small but close circle of friends very strong opinions needs their alone time hates being told what to do very creative and crafty vegan/veggie has a sweet tooth always has 50 projects on the go varied taste in music loves thrift shops can never pick an aesthetic gets lost in daydreams good eye for fashion adores spooky things very loyal makes things for their friends spends a lot of time alone can be blunt adores dad jokes stubborn as hell loves to travel 17/25

In 2020 so far, have you

felt comfortable with the way you look? exercised because you weren’t comfortable with your body? applied makeup and felt a lot prettier than before? worn contact lenses? worn something you felt extremely uncomfortable in? tried to cut your hair by yourself? dyed your hair? gotten your hair cut really short? wanted to be someone else?

been to the principal’s office? gotten so drunk you couldn’t remember a single thing? been addicted to smoking? overdosed? had detention? cheated on a test? made someone else write an exam for you? been arrested? done something illegal and nearly got caught? witnessed a crime? been out past your curfew? lied to your parents because you wanted to hang out with a boy? lied to your parents about someone’s age? lied about your age to someone? been to a club? been to a bar? been to a casino? won a lot of money? earned money by doing something illegal? failed a class? had sex with someone you weren’t dating? reached 2nd/3rd base with someone you weren’t dating? kissed someone you didn’t have feelings for? received oral? been caught having sex? been caught cheating on someone? made out with a friend? had a friend with benefits? made out in a movie theatre? made out on a train? had sex on the beach? had sex in the pool? lost your virginity to someone who didn’t mean anything to you? said the wrong name while having sex? seen someone of the preferred sex naked? met someone because only you wanted sex? tried to stay away from someone but didn’t?

harmed yourself? lost a lot of weight? been suicidal? attempted suicide? cried yourself to sleep? cried so hard you threw up? cried on someone’s shoulder? gained a lot of weight? hated yourself? been hurt by someone you loved? felt broken? felt extremely happy? received a very special compliment? loved yourself? felt truly loved by others? laughed so hard you started crying? not been able to stop smiling? been to Disney world? felt accepted? crossed out something that’s on your bucket list? swum with dolphins? went skydiving? seen a meteor shower? seen a shooting star? owned a lot of books? owned too many clothes? had your room rearranged? received a postcard? written a letter? watched TV the whole night? watched all Lord of the Rings movies in one sitting? watched a movie online?

fell in love with someone you met online? met a good friend online? had more friends online than in real life? had a fandom blog? had a funny blog? had an advice blog? had a personal blog? had a survey blog?

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hellyeahomeland · 7 years

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“The Flag House” | Directed by Michael Klick

Right off the block, we would not be HYH if we didn’t note the hat! In this opening sequence it is clear that Quinn is confused and beginning to remember the diner. Klick (who has been the show’s line producer since the series started) and David Klein (director of photography) choose to portray his confused state with the blurry diner as Quinn’s face enters the camera from the right.

It’s not every Sunday we see Quinn checking out a woman’s behind and, well, this just had to be included for posterior posterity. Also, note how the patron is also flirty and the background is a bit dreamy and unfocused as Quinn begins to recall Nicki and his surroundings.

The children were shown playing basketball twice and, it seems clear, there was more to it than simply setting up Quinn’s later conversation with the boy. We know that basketball is Quinn’s sport from “Separation Anxiety,” when he said, “I see you like to use potassium chlorate… but the smell reminds me of the visitors' changing room at a high school basketball game.” Who knows if Quinn ever really played high school basketball given the backstory we have for him now but it seems clear these children, happily and carelessly playing, may represent everything Quinn did not have.

Note that Klein chose to make these shots relatively colorless and stark. The tones are muted with a predominance of gray.

One of the first camera angles Klick and Klein depict of the flag house is, interestingly, from the point of view of the flag itself. One could interpret this as patriotism literally blocking our perspective, or maybe Klick and Klein just thought it would look cool!

The Works of Franny Mathison #1: “A Cat”

We’re fairly certain the set designers weren’t thinking about Laura’s cat from season five but we just appreciated Franny’s drawing (bottom left) so we threw this in. We’re wondering how many of these were drawn by the twins themselves.

The Works of Franny Mathison #2: “Very Big Mommy”

And while we’re touring the Mathison Progeny Art Gallery, any child psychologists care to ring in on the drawing above the dresser? Carrie is very large compared to a very small and very red Franny. We’re happy Carrie is smiling!

The Works of Franny Mathison #3: “Quinn & Mommy Living in a Tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G”

Franny uses the evocative color of purple to represent and link those whom she loves the most. We’re kidding, but the “C” and the “Q” in Franny’s tree are the same color. We get that the star nightlight shown early in the season was just a star but this…

maybe, just maybe

(It’s possible Franny didn’t actually draw this one but the artwork in this kid’s room is certainly not to be ignored.)

This is pretty standard Homeland with its themes of watching and being watched. Here, however, Klick and Klein shoot Saul looking up at the camera almost like the trapped animal he is. The grey colors are almost prison-like. Saul is, narratively and physically, in a small place, a cornered man in every way.

This, too, is a fairly simple shot of Carrie coming to a dramatic realization. Carrie has a choice: seeing her child or giving a deposition in which she will compromise Dar. Situated almost perfectly between two black and white windows, we understand how she’s caught in the middle.

And, well, the videographer was just plain creepy and reminded us of all those weird side characters on The X Files.

Okay, the letter is just starting to seem very, very weird. Dar is constantly offering, pocketing it, unfolding it. (We know of another letter that seemed to mean a great deal...) We’ve even seen the names when he was in the car last week. First, Dar, please consider email. Second, we’re wondering if there’s more to the letter than meets the eye. Is Dar trying to covertly communicate something to Keane with these names? Are they characters for next season? Any other theories?

Keane’s pose jumped out here as provocative. It’s “man spay” in every way (there are legit warnings against this pose on NYC subways in order to allow seat space for people). Some of us considered this to be a nonsexual version of Sharon Stone’s iconic Basic Instinct pose but regardless, this girl is clearly not bowing to the boys without a fight. Klick likely intended her to look masculine and dominating.

Once in awhile we must take a moment for a man with the solemn hubris and pedigree to pull off what F. Murray Abraham does here. It was a beautiful acting moment. Nothing more or less. Except, perhaps, these may be our last moments with this fine actor who has made us feel so much anger, confusion, and interest over the years.

Again, the flag house is filmed from the inside out with the boy--and, yes, we’re gonna say it--the symbolic maybe-fill-in for a young Quinn John. Quinn was looking at those boys playing basketball with much nostalgia.

It’s a dangerous game of ding dong ditch this boy is playing… and didn’t we all think it was about to be more of a crisis than it was? By the way, what’s the phone number of the CIA landscaper? This winter has been mild in NYC, but still, that’s some nice upkeep.

Arguably the lighting for Quinn’s flashback is rather forced with its blaring yellow tones. This shot, however, is decidedly evocative, with messiah levels of light chosen by Klein. And, again, the window.

More framed artwork adorns the Mathison household, but this caught Sara’s eye because the photo on Carrie’s desk on the far left is the same one of her and Franny from season four. Sometimes prop continuity is nice.

If we’ve learned from set spying, it’s this: they don’t shoot any frame on accident. So… the church steeple as savior Mira is rushed to Saul may have been intentional. The gray winter landscape and colorless cars (part of the call sheets) were also intentional as Klick painted a wintery, bleak visual narrative.

This is the final scene with Mira (ever?) and, Manhattan hazy behind them, she she stands over Saul and asks him, “When has that [humiliation] ever made the slightest bit of fucking difference to you?” God bless you, Mira Berenson.

Klick keeps the camera on this shot for a surprisingly long time. Note Andrew, his medals and honors displayed across his chest and the word “cowardice” sitting just above them, his gaze fixed squarely on his mother.

Klick has several frames of the sock puppet troll images cast onto the figures of O’Keefe and Dar. These men are, literally, wearing their own lies. Also, note the continuation of the gray tones within the Onyx scenes.

We’re not sure what to say about this but it sure has the fandom buzzing (is Quinn going to be framed?) so we thought we’d throw it in.

These shots were simply beautiful; Saul (in a possible callback to... My Fair Lady? A Streetcar Named Desire?) is almost calling to the sky (the gods?) in search of Carrie in the first shot. The second shot shows the seemingly endless brownstones with Saul at his ultimate destination, Carrie’s home. Note that Carrie’s house lights--on the right of the shot and beside the steps--are the only ones lit on the darkened street. One could argue that it’s Carrie’s home which is the light of “truth,” considering what Saul discovers inside.

Some have argued that it’s meaningful that Saul gets into Carrie’s home from the hole that Quinn, in his paranoia and depression, created in “The Man in the Basement.” Quinn claims to have thought “someone was trying to break in” and it’s ironic that Saul is ultimately the one who does.

Klick chooses several shots of ascending stairs in this episode, and we suspect this is important as all the characters seem to be rising out of the swamp of murkiness as they unravel the conspiracy. The very first shot of Carrie features her and Max making their way up the stairs to Franny’s room. In this sequence, Saul is first shown ascending the basement stairs and then after tea (!) ascends the second set of stairs to Carrie’s hidden room. Finally, when Carrie goes to Quinn in the final scene, she is again shown climbing stairs. (The caveat here is that NYC is a very vertical city.)

The sweeping panorama of Carrie’s bulletin boards was almost exactly how they shot Onyx’s enormous sock puppet reveal last week. Together with Sean Callery’s score, Saul and the viewer are given access to this surprise underworld of Carrie’s mind: a different kind of conspiracy this time, one in which fragments of truth, instead of lies, are uncovered.

The production designers put plenty of thought into Carrie’s bulletin board. Note that the strings are in primary colors and actually represent a certain kind of logic. The strings and sticky notes that are blue represent Keane (Democrats take note!) while the red represents Dar (Republicans take note!). Yellow seems to represent the FBI.

Fun fact: The news article above has a by-line of John Kretschmer who has been the production designer on Homeland for years.

Again the direction here plays with the glare of Keane’s laptop screen. The lies aren’t projected onto her, as they were with Dar or O’Keefe, but literally reflected back at her (much as they have been with Max). In one of the most heartbreaking moments of the season, Keane comes face-to-face not only with these lies but with her own decision to bring her son out from the shadows and into the light.

As pointed out in past Director Chair features, Klein loves his blues, and the final scene was beautifully backlit with the blue tarps surrounding the house creating almost a sci-fi feeling. Blue, notably, is often associated with clarity as all the pieces start to fall into place (which is the actual logline for the finale, by the way).

As noted earlier, Carrie ascends the stairs to get to Quinn who has his own truths to reveal. The use of her cell phone light here is almost star-like. That’s likely a notable choice by Klick and Klein because so often flashlight sequences depict a long beam of light. In this shot, however, Carrie emits a single point of light.

Only Homeland could make a close-up of an assault weapon seem so beautiful. Note, again, the circle of light in the distance.

One of the final shots of the episode depicts Belli in the bullseye in an eerie mirror of his own targeting of Astrid in “alt.truth.” Strangely, Belli appears to be looking upward, not at the group seated all below him, but across the street to Carrie and Quinn, who are waiting in the wings.

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