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obxsummer · 2 years

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Why do I feel like routledge reader was the annoying little sister for so long like wouldn’t really hang out with the pogue cuse john b was like “my friends not yours” but then once their dad went missing everything changed and it was a huge adjustment for her to be welcomed into the group

ohmygosh yes

I definitely think reader drifted away and dealt with a lot of single-sided arguments because it was 2 against 1 when it came to her, John B, and their dad. the pogues didn't mind her hanging around, especially bc you weren't too much younger than them. i think reader was always there and helping and it would irritate john b so he would push you away because those were his best friends, not yours. he was in his prime "girls are everything" and "we're cool shit" stage so he didn't have time for younger siblings.

you kinda had a group on your own, and john b hated them, but he never offered for you to join him and the pogues, so you didn't have any other options. you saw the pogues often at school and it was always cordial, but you missed that tight-knit friendship you had with john b before your mom left. so, jj and kie started watching out for you and checked in when they felt necessary.

and then big john died and john b really went off deep. he got snippy and you guys would argue all the time. the search for the gold just caused more tension, and your heart was breaking because you just wanted your brother to pay attention to you and be there since it was the two of you. but then sarah came along and you were left in the back again. kie and pope picked up on it first, the way you separated yourself, jj noticing not too long after. he made it his goal to keep you intact, especially when the group argued over sarah being there. he knew what it felt like to feel invisible in a crowded room.

and then things got a little too real, and you were freaking out for john b, and he never once took a moment to realize what you had been put through. and none of you knew how much worse it was going to get.

#goy series #i'm so tempted to write season one #but i think it'll feel weird #maybe i'll do a recap?#john b x routledge!reader #jj maybank x reader #routledge reader

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theharpermovieblog · 9 months

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2023

I watched Dogville (2003)

I'm a fan of director Lars Von Trier. If you're not, you probably hate being disturbed or challenged by controversial film artists. Which is totally fine, but I prefer my movies this way.

A small town is convinced to take in a woman named Grace, who is running from gangsters. Eventually the townspeople grow to love the woman, but as the search for Grace grows, relationships begin to change.

I love the very idea of this film's execution. The entire movie is set on a soundstage which represents a town, with minimal set decoration and chalk outlines in the stead of buildings. Along with Von Trier's wandering handheld camera style, the whole thing is a master class in why stage plays, and simpler film executions, can be just as immersive as any other version of storytelling.

The film features and excellent cast led by Paul Bettany, Nicole Kidman and Stellan Skarsgard. With a enrapturing narration from John Hurt.

Thanks to my grandmother, I grew up going to the theater and seeing plays as they came through my city. I developed an affinity for them, especially the smaller productions, which rely mainly on actors and storytelling, rather than grand sets and big musical numbers. This film is right up my alley in every way, mainly because of this.

I suppose I could see how some people wouldn't have a taste for this film because of it's execution. You have to enjoy stage plays. Long stage plays at that. This is a three hour film, with good pacing but a slowly developing story.

It's also a descent into darkness, which almost breaks your heart as you want everything to work out and everyone to be kindhearted. Lots of people don't like depression and brutality in film, but I'd argue that every aspect of human life should be captured and experienced through art.

As a filmmaker, Lars Von Trier deals in darkness and brutality. His is a career of brutal films, depressing films, violent films and sometimes even comedy spawned out of pure evil.

For me, what Von Trier brings to the table and what he does best is tell character driven stories. He does this while seriously challenging his audience to bear the experience which he puts them through. He conjures emotion, even if that emotion is fearful, disgusting or depressive.

When the turning point comes in this film, when you realize things are getting bad for the character of Grace, you start to realize that these people don't really care about her. Even the seemingly kind and helpful Tom shows some true colors, that he wants more than Grace's safety and happiness. The less Grace becomes a benefit, the less the town cares about her. The more leverage they get on her, the more they abuse her. Suddenly you realize nothing has been done for Grace out of kindness. Deep down it's all been selfish. Dogville gets very dark, and it can surely be perceived as a film that has no faith in true selflessness.

During the film, Grace continues to buy porcelain figurines, and as things turn bad they are eventually shattered before her, causing her to break down and cry. This, to me, is the main moment of the film. The porcelain dolls represent Grace's view of Dogville's small town perfection. When they are smashed she finally sees Dogville for what it is, and we see these people for who they really are.

This is really a great film, which made me sick to my stomach. I found Grace's predicament nightmarish and difficult to watch. I was so frustrated and disgusted by it, I actually became a bit angry. I have a feeling that's why some critics can't stand it. But, the film is meant to upset its audience and it does so effectively. Even as it leaves us and Grace changed for the worse. Excellent.

#dogville #lars von trier

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