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laufire · 4 years

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In depth fandom ask: the last fandom you joined bc I can't remember it now

Well, I guess the last fandom I’ve properly joined --making a few edits, starting yet-another-WIP etc.-- is Black Sails, so. Plus I want to talk about it a little, spoiler-free, in case you decide to watch it ^-^ (I’ll leave that to the s3 post I need to finish...).

Top 5 favourite characters: Max is my number one, without a doubt, and of the rest of my faves Silver has an edge... but the remaining positions are a tough fight between Flint, Jack, Madi and Miranda, and I honestly can’t choose DD:

Other characters you like: Mr. Scott, Anne, Idelle, the Maroon Queen, Billy, Eme, Abigail... This show has a lot of great characters tbh.

Least favourite characters: I still loathe Peter Ashe with every fiber of my being. Alfred Hamilton is obviously The Worst(TM). And though it hasn’t grown into hate (yet), I don’t like Woodes Rogers one bit ¬¬

Otps: Flint/Miranda, and the combos in Flint/Madi/Silver and Anne/Jack/Max (in no particular order at the moment because I just HAVE TONS OF FEELS ABOUT THEM ALL).

Notps: I don’t have strong NOPE feelings towards anything, but I’m not into Eleanor/Max (which is a dynamic I actually really like BUT that I’m glad it doesn’t return to shippiness LOL); Eleanor/Rogers (I might be indifferent towards Eleanor most of the time but I haaaaaate Rogers for her. RUN GIRL), Flint/Vane (booooooooring).

Favourite friendships: Max & Silver (THE duo I swear), Jack & Max, Flint & Silver, Idelle & Max (I might not have said so before but I guess I like a little conflict LMFAO), Billy & Flint (NOT a friendship, but their relationship absolutely cracks me up I swear. “Who’s Billy?” XDDD).

Favourite family: Madi’s family, which is all I can say without getting spoilery. I just. *lies down on the floor overcome with emotions* xDD

Favourite episodes: the problem with binge-watching (okay, I’ve taken s3 more slowly but) is that they all kinda blur together LOL. Hmm. The season finales are all *chefs kiss* so far (sometimes in a very painful way... I’m looking at you s2. Though the ominous Flint/Silver moments in the s3 were A LOT too); any in which I get to see Max & Silver scheming together ofc. And the first handful of eps in s3 were particularly enjoyable to me because I was drowning in PURE ANGST and Flint & Silver feels xDD (I can’t NOT believe the fandom seems to call one of those “the shark date” asñldfjasdfñl).

Favourite season/book/movie: oof. I honestly can’t pick; s1 is probably the “least” because the others include better moments for some of my secondary faves, and because there’s a plot that’s really hard to watch... BUT it has things on it I adore to pieces too. s1-2 doesn’t have Madi (major drawback xD), and s3 is after one of my faves’ death... but frankly they’re all neck and neck so far.

Favourite quotes: “I am ruined over you” always comes to mind DD: “Liked is just as good as feared”; Max combo with Eleanor about sand (typing that down made me think of Anidala LMFAO. The scene itself is very different though! xD) in the s1 finale; “in another time, in another place, they would call me a queen”; “this ends when I grant them my forgiveness, not the other way around”, Mr. Scott’s “No. Only YOU.”... honestly, this show’s dialogue is just too good(TM), I could just quote it all back xD. And of course, I HAVE to mention “WHO’S BILLY”. It’s the law.

Best musical moment: the score is perfection all around, but given that I never skip the intro just to listen and watch it... yeah, the intro xD

Moment that made you fangirl/boy the hardest: well, I *might* have lost it the moment CAPTAIN FLINT COMES OUT TO LONG JOHN SILVER OVER A BONFIRE, IDK XDD

When it really disappointed you: the fact that I won’t get to see a fully fleshed out Mr. Scott-Silver dynamic is MAJORLY disappointing, let me tell you. That Flint’s actor didn’t somehow get his mother (aka Maggie Smith aka Professor McGonagall aka Lady Violet) on the show too ¬¬. LOL.

Saddest moment: character’s deaths of two of the characters listed on “top 5”/“others you like” xD.

Most well done character death: the hanging in 3x09 was well done and served its purpose.

Favourite guest star: for a value of “guest star”... I’m going with Idelle.

Favourite cast member: Jessica Parker Kennedy is the one that I know and love for other projects she’s done.

Character you wish was still alive: THE ONE WE TRAGICALLY LOST IN 2x09.

One thing you hope really happens: I’m cheating because I know there’s some of that in s4, but I want to watch more Flint/Madi interactions pls.

Most shocking twist: well, I wasn’t spoiled for Mr. Scott’s plot in s3 so I was (pleasantly) surprised by that xD

When did you start watching/reading?: a little over two weeks ago; I watched (devoured) s1-s2 and 3x01-3x04 in a few days because I wanted to meet Madi, and then I tragically had to slow down :(((

Best animal/creature: I will always love Treasure Islands’ parrot that Silver named after Flint LMFAO.

Favourite location: Nassau aka Max’s ~domain xD. And Miranda’s house.

Trope you wish they would stop using: noooooone. I love the tropes this show reuses LMFAO. Romantic Betrayals(TM), triumvirates, “good things happen in the dark/away from civilization”, the power of narratives, social climbing and revolt... bring them oooooon.

One thing this show/book/film does better than others: quite a few xD. But one that really stands out to me is the dialogue; both the ~deep and sorrowful type (there were so many quotes where I had to take a break to freak out properly lol), and the humorous ones.

Funniest moments: I know I’m repeating myself, but I recently rewatched the pilot to edit some scenes and I keep remember the WHO’S BILLY one xDD (which I maintain it was Flint trolling him. He could give Abigail a rundown of Billy’s whole life story AND he shamelessly checked him out that one time. Flint knows who Billy is, he’s just an asshole xD). Really, all the scenes between Billy and Flint in that episode are comedic gold lmfao. Billy’s “oh dear I fucked up” expression when he tells Flint the crew has started to think him weak and Flint looks half a second away from murdering him right there, his WTF face at Flint’s antics with the stolen page... Gold, seriously.

Couple you would like to see: I meannnnnn. I would’ve been very happy if the show had decided to go with Flint/Madi/Silver, for one. Bonus if Miranda could’ve been included. Or just explicit Flint/Silver in poly arrangements (THEY ARE IN LOVE, IT’S JUST ~COMPLICATED XD).

Actor/Actress you want to join the cast: MAGGIE SMITH DAMMIT.

Favourite outfit: literally everything Max wears in s3. Eleanor’s s1-s2 outfits were things I’d love to wear too. Flint’s ~dramatic coat. Miranda’s collection of supposedly-puritan-but-showing-the-goods dresses xDD (and ofc her London clothes), Jack’s clothes (he’s Nassau’s fashion icon lbr).

Favourite item: the books!! Especially when Flint gave Miranda “La Galatea” as a gift (given that sometimes he reminds me of my OC Latoya, you might understand the freakout I had when he gave the other member of my OTP a book titled like that xDD).

Do you own anything related to this show/book/film?: no, but I kinda want to. I did have a Treasure Planet computer game I tragically can’t find... it was about collecting money in increasingly difficult scenarios LOL. And I probably have more pirate-y/Treasure Island theme stuff. I had a long pirate phase xD

What house/team/group/friendship group/family/race etc would you be in?: Max’s because I like being on the winning team, thanks xD (though I do ~align more with Flint and Madi’s lbr...).

Most boring plotline: Eleanor and Vane’s ~romance is not at all badly written... but the fact that I find both of them boring kinda ruins the whole thing because I always wish that time went to someone else xD. Also, Blackbeard. Meh.

Most laughably bad moment: n/a.

Best flashback/flashfoward if any: the London flashback where Miranda goes to Flint’s house unannounced to take him to an art gallery, she finds him half-naked and he gets all awkward about it lmao. And then they hook up in the carriage :DDD

Most layered character: we get to explore Flint and Silver the most. Silver’s development in particular is something that never ceases to impress me ngl.

Most one dimensional character: except the one-note characters I wouldn’t really call anyone completely one-dimensional, tbh. Though I do think the fandom attributes more complexity to Thomas than it’s seen in canon? Like, I like what I see; I think he’s functional, he works well, and he adds wonderfully to Flint’s (and Miranda’s) story, but I don’t see him as a full character in his own right. Which is perfectly fine for the narrative so far, but I fear it might fall apart for me at the very end.

Scariest moment: I never know what to say in this... I mean, I guess Flint killing a man with his bare hands in the pilot Like That was scary xD. I understand why Silver freaked out LOL.

Grossest moment: any of Max’s interactions with Vane tbh. Stay away from her ¬¬

Best looking male: Flint has that ruggedly handsome thing going on for him, if you’re into that (and sometimes I do appreciate his ~aesthetics... very sad he shaved his head in s3 though. Like, I get you did it for the Angst, honey, and trust me, I Feel U, but still). I feel like I might be forgetting someone, but seriously, none of the dudes in this show so far do anything for me LOL. I can honestly say I love them for their personalities xDD

Best looking female: I have a weakness for Max, but Miranda, Madi, Anne, the Maroon Queen, Idelle, Eme... all of them are gorgeous in their own way. This show is good for sapphic women’s enjoyment in that sense xDD.

Who you’re crushing on (if any): I could crush on any of the women mentioned above tbh.

Favourite cast moment: I have literally only seen this post about an interview where Flint’s actor says he’s too old to party with The Youth of the cast and just wants to chill on the weekend... with bonus Max and Eleanor’s actress talking about how Vane’s once climbed the side of a building up AND back down. I’m with you, Toby Stephens, you don’t need those shenanigans xDD

Favourite transportation: the Walrus, for sentimental reasons LOL. I liked stolen Spanish warship too.

Most beautiful scene (scenery/shot wise): lots of good ones, though I think my fave might be the one of Miranda sitting by the window in London. Or the one of Charles Town burning down, I liked that :))) (I remember thinking “Flint better go full Daenerys on them”. And he did! It was nice xD).

Unanswered question/continuity issue/plot error that bugs you: n/a, so far.

Best promo: n/a.

At what point did you fall in love with this show/book: I liked it from the word go, but the moment that TRULY cemented it for me was in 1x03, with Max making a decision that I... frankly didn’t expect. It made things worse for her in the short-term, the storyline itself was difficult and disturbing to watch and I still have some mixed feelings about it. But what it said about her as a character and how her journey goes after that... I was in awe of her, and of the show.

#missbrunettebarbie #replies #my thoughts #black sails #black sails thoughts #talking to the void #bsmax #miranda barlow #james flint #john silver #flintmiranda #silverflintmadi #silverflint #silvermadi #billy x flint #bsmadi #i think those are the most prominent ones #thanks for the ask :D

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dapperdasha · 4 years

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I was tagged in the polygon blog tag (created by @lesbianhalforc by the lovely @eroticlizardfiction !

introduce yourself! (name, age, pronouns if u like, etc.)

Maggie, 18, she/her/they/them!

where are you from (if you’re comfortable answering)?

Born and raised and still in NYC, babey!

how did you get into polygon?

When I was 13, I started listening to Sawbones, then MBMBaM, then TAZ, then Monster Factory. Then... polygon as a whole

who’s your fave group (cyberpunk crew, overboard regulars, gill & gilbert (as a general duo), etc.)?

It's gotta be Pat and Legs. It's just so wonderfully chill and chaotic. Let's Play The Baseball Game is incredible content yall

what polygon series have you been into recently?

The short lived Me, You, And Wii U, which is Pat and Ashley playing Wii U games. Also, Week in Revue, which I remember the first-ever notif from.

fave cyberpunk overboard character?

I somehow have the url dapperdasha, and she owns every single sapphic uwu I have, but Burgerchainz owns my hear. And special shoutout to Jenna for the incredible GM skills because holy hell

fave unraveled?

Creating Every Recipie From BoTW. It's gotta be. That's peak icon levels right there. And obviously the Perfect Pokerap, gesantkumpswerk that it is.

favourite polygon moment/meme/in-joke?

I genuinely say "it's good content, Tara" on a day-to-day basis, and the Gill and Gilbert Love On Top moment.

a random series of theirs that you just think is... neat?

Week in Revue. It's just such a clever idea, and well-executed, with a meta-narrative to boot. It was our first real intro to Brian outside of Jackbox streams, and I adore it. Also, Overboard, obviously!

three fun facts about yourself (be they related or completely unrelated to polygon)

- babies have more blood in proportion to flesh than adults. No this isnt a fact about me. Yes it is :)

- I'm graduating high school in a few weeks, and starting my first semester of my Bachelor's of Science in Nursing this fall!

- I have done more than 7 different calligraphy pieces of lyrics from The Altogether

tag a couple people!

@sheriffofmagic @chaoticwhiteboys @punkjunosteel if you want to, go for it!!

#personal #ask meme #polygon #polygon blog tag #soup.txt

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dykerightsmp3 · 5 years

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🎵Hit shuffle on your playlist and list the first 7 songs and memories attached to them. 🎵 Then leave this in the askbox of 7 people you follow. tagged by @lila-bard!

What Baking Can Do from Waitress I originally didn’t think of this as one of my faves from Waitress, but I saw this performed live a couple weeks ago, and it’s too good, one of my favorites. “Tell them all my secrets, but disguise them” is such a sad and gorgeous lyric; Jessie Mueller’s voice slides over the notes with a raw quality that makes the song unforgettably haunting despite the happy tune.

Fuck With Myself from The Altar, Banks I love this whole album but this is such an anthem. I fully think of this song being performed in a sexy, I-don’t-give-a-fuck manner. the little chords behind are so perfectly dissonant. the way she says “i used to care what you think bout me” sticks in my head 24/7. I vividly remember... seeing the music video for the first time and being still in my vague prude stage? It’s weird how much I’ve changed this year.

Starring Role from Electra Heart, Marina and the Diamonds I LOVE. THIS SONG. SO MUCH. This song is weirdly connected to a weird secret-dating singers image I have in my mind, and a breakup that occurs within the story, and one of the girls singing it to the other one, and dueting it with another girl who is eventually her love interest. (Related: I had an entire idea of a dance sequence set to Lies. This idea got very elaborate.)

Boy from Salute, Little Mix This is my og favorite Little Mix album from YEARS ago and I’m honestly shocked I forgot about some of these songs. I just really love the harmonies they sing here. My main memory attached to this is singing it with my mom in the car and trying to harmonize.

Heavy in Your Arms from Lungs, Florence + the Machine This is probably my favorite song off Lungs, and is so odd that this comes from Lungs because it feels like it should be on Ceremonials? I don’t think I have any memories of this, so let me just mention: my introduction to Florence + the Machine was via Seven Devils in the season two finale of Revenge.

Dress from reputation, Taylor Swift I’m submitting this song as proof that Taylor Swift is dating a girl, and I mean that as a joke, but also not really? I only put this (and most of reputation) on my playlists when I started listening to it as a Sapphic Piece Of Media. So that’s my memory; listening to reputation for the second time a year later, and realizing

Last Kiss from Speak Now, Taylor Swift Oh boy. So I listened to this song the night after I broke up with my first serious girlfriend. It was only about a year later that I realized it references 1:58 on July 9th, which is, coincidentally, the exact time I went to bed, on California time. At 10:58 east coast time on July 8th, I was listening to this. So.... this one is actually a very strong memory.

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cinephilebella · 5 years

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Why I’m Seeing What I’m Seeing at TIFF19

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (dir. Céline Sciamma)

A Sapphic French love story set in the 1700s made by one of the best filmmakers currently working? How could I possibly refuse? Sciamma’s fourth feature film has been lauded for its distinct, erotic aesthetics that are marked by haunting and longing. In May, Cannes awarded the film with the Queer Palm, a triumph previously achieved by the likes of Xavier Dolan and Todd Haynes. This is one of my most anticipated films of the fest, and I’m in complete awe that it kicks off my TIFF19.

Blackbird (dir. Roger Michell)

Depressing, brooding family dramas have my name written all over them (re: KRISHA). On the precipice of death, a matriarch gathers her disjointed family for one last weekend together. I gravitate towards chaos that is different from action or adventure movies: I like small-scale strife that hits home, feels more personal than Tom Cruise flying over the Andes to save the world from god-knows-what. Plus, Kate Winslet is a goddess.

Military Wives (dir. Peter Cattaneo)

Kristin. Scott. Fucking. Thomas. Earlier this week I had a dream that I met her and she liked me because I could speak French to her – very wishful thinking. Films that centre on female collectives make me feel warm and gooey, thankful to have my own girls to call home. Military Wives looks heartfelt and kindred, a movie that I’ll eventually buy on DVD and watch whenever I need to cry (à la Steel Magnolias).

Dolemite is my Name (dir. Craig Brewer)

I figured we might sprinkle some dramedy into the mix of our viewings (my TIFF squad is definitely tired of me dragging them along to really sad shit). This isn’t a film that I’d usually see (read as: I only watch boring movies), which is why I liked it when my neighbour suggested it. I’m excited to watch this with an audience and feel the energy of the room come to life.

My Zoe (dir. Julie Delpy)

It’s Julie Delpy, bitch! My artistically gifted, spiritually inclined favourite French queen (I say that loosely because I have a multitude of French queens). I’ve seen every movie Delpy has made – 2 Days in Paris, the one about Elizabeth Bathory, Lolo – everything. I’m just a massive fan of the way her mind works, her sardonic sense of humour and dialogue, and her effortless performances. She is as hardworking and devoted as they come, and I couldn’t do this fest without watching her new one-woman-show.

The Goldfinch (dir. John Crowley)

Sometimes at TIFF, I get a little too invested in the hype. The Goldfinch is a perfect example of my need to be first to everything that’s popular. This looks good – I mean, it’s Nicole Kidman so of course it’s good (I also said that about Boy Erased last year) – but I’m more interested in the experience of the night. I’m ready to be pleasantly surprised!

The Audition (dir. Ina Weisse)

Nina Hoss is of the top 5 most talented actresses alive. Please quote me on that. The Audition appears reminiscent of La Pianiste – one of my all-time faves. Ever since I watched Phoenix, I knew I had to see Nina Hoss act on the big screen before I died. I’m looking forward to some bleak, German brooding and angst.

Mrs. Fletcher (dir. Nicole Holofcener)

I am, without question, Kathryn Hahn’s biggest fan and I don’t care to argue. I will support her in whatever she chooses to do, and lucky for me, she picks great movies. Mrs. Fletcher is a TV show written by Tom Perrotta – the same man who wrote The Leftovers (yes he’s a genius, but let’s move on). Even without Hahn, this series is up my alley: a middle aged woman going through an identity crisis that is mirrored by her son’s coming of age story. All the pieces are there for pure HBO magic.

Frankie (dir. Ira Sachs)

Isabelle Huppert! And Marisa Tomei! Directed by Ira Sachs! Seeing this film announced at the fest gave me the most immediate, natural body high I’ve ever felt in my life. I’m a huge fan of Sachs (his intimacy and deep reflection give me chills) and Huppert is the end all be all of acting. I think this film will be something special and unforgettable.

Clemency (dir. Chinonye Chukwu)

After all the buzz this got at Sundance, I knew I had to make it my priority at TIFF. Alfre Woodard is a masterclass performer, and I can only imagine how meaty and intense this role is. Clemency tells the story of a prison warden in charge of executions. CHILLING, I know. It’s the type of story you’d never think to tell, which is why it seems particularly haunting.

Radioactive (dir. Marjane Satrapi)

Yes, yes, YES to celebrating great women in history! This film is based on the life of Marie Curie, played by none other than Rosamund fucking Pike. Admittedly, I don’t know much about the famed scientist which is likely equal parts mine and the education system’s faults. Cinema has taught me more about women’s contributions to society than school has, and i’m hoping that Radioactive is an example of that.

Saint Maud (dir. Alice Glass)

Hello Jennifer Ehle! My indie queen! My underrated God! I began to notice Ehle when she would pop up in all of these movies that I found remarkable, ultimately meaning that she has a knack for starring in divine films. Saint Maud looks like a mix of indie horror drama that I cannot live without. This is sincerely my most anticipated film of the whole festival, and I haven’t even seen a trailer!

I’m so ready to dive into TIFF19.

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