#period drama with native actors

[andeanbeauties]

Cristhian Esquivel as Montezuma in the historical drama, “Carlos V, Rey Emperador”

#I know Cristhian Esquivel is Andean and not central american but he looked so good here #Carlos V Rey Emperador #Andean actor #andean actors #Montezuma #mexica history #colonization tw #historical drama #indigenous history #indigenous historical figures #ndn tumblr #period drama with native actors #cristhian esquivel #Aztec civilization #mesoamerica #Montezuma II #colonization of mesoamerica

[cuddlytogas]

So I accidentally almost got into an argument on Twitter, and now I'm thinking about bad historical costuming tropes. Specifically, Action Hero Leather Pants.

See, I was light-heartedly pointing out the inaccuracies of the costumes in Black Sails, and someone came out of the woodwork to defend the show. The misunderstanding was that they thought I was dismissing the show just for its costumes, which I wasn't - I was simply pointing out that it can't entirely care about material history (meaning specifically physical objects/culture) if it treats its clothes like that.

But this person was slightly offended on behalf of their show - especially, quote, "And from a fan of OFMD, no less!" Which got me thinking - it's true! I can abide a lot more historical costuming inaccuracy from Our Flag than I can Black Sails or Vikings. And I don't think it's just because one has my blorbos in it. But really, when it comes down to it...

What is the difference between this and this?

Here's the thing. Leather pants in period dramas isn't new. You've got your Vikings, Tudors, Outlander, Pirates of the Caribbean, Once Upon a Time, Will, The Musketeers, even Shakespeare in Love - they love to shove people in leather and call it a day. But where does this come from?

Obviously we have the modern connotations. Modern leather clothes developed in a few subcultures: cowboys drew on Native American clothing. (Allegedly. This is a little beyond my purview, I haven't seen any solid evidence, and it sounds like the kind of fact that people repeat a lot but is based on an assumption. I wouldn't know, though.) Leather was used in some WWI and II uniforms.

But the big boom came in the mid-C20th in motorcycle, punk/goth, and gay subcultures, all intertwined with each other and the above. Motorcyclists wear leather as practical protective gear, and it gets picked up by rock and punk artists as a symbol of counterculture, and transferred to movie designs. It gets wrapped up in gay and kink communities, with even more countercultural and taboo meanings. By the late C20th, leather has entered mainstream fashion, but it still carries those references to goths, punks, BDSM, and motorbike gangs, to James Dean, Marlon Brando, and Mick Jagger. This is whence we get our Spikes and Dave Listers in 1980s/90s media, bad boys and working-class punks.

And some of the above "historical" design choices clearly build on these meanings. William Shakespeare is dressed in a black leather doublet to evoke the swaggering bad boy artist heartthrob, probably down on his luck. So is Kit Marlowe.

But the associations get a little fuzzier after that. Hook, with his eyeliner and jewellery, sure. King Henry, yeah, I see it. It's hideously ahistorical, but sure. But what about Jamie and Will and Ragnar, in their browns and shabby, battle-ready chic? Well, here we get the other strain of Bad Period Drama Leather.

See, designers like to point to history, but it's just not true. Leather armour, especially in the western/European world, is very, very rare, and not just because it decays faster than metal. (Yes, even in ancient Greece/Rome, despite many articles claiming that as the start of the leather armour trend!) It simply wasn't used a lot, because it's frankly useless at defending the body compared to metal. Leather was used as a backing for some splint armour pieces, and for belts, sheathes, and buckles, but it simply wasn't worn like the costumes above. It's heavy, uncomfortable, and hard to repair - it's simply not practical for a garment when you have perfectly comfortable, insulating, and widely available linen, wool, and cotton!

As far as I can see, the real influence on leather in period dramas is fantasy. Fantasy media has proliferated the idea of leather armour as the lightweight choice for rangers, elves, and rogues, a natural, quiet, flexible material, less flashy or restrictive than metal. And it is cheaper for a costume department to make, and easier for an actor to wear on set. It's in Dungeons and Dragons and Lord of the Rings, King Arthur, Runescape, and World of Warcraft.

And I think this is how we get to characters like Ragnar and Vane. This idea of leather as practical gear and light armour, it's fantasy, but it has this lineage, behind which sits cowboy chaps and bomber/flight jackets. It's usually brown compared to the punk bad boy's black, less shiny, and more often piecemeal or decorated. In fact, there's a great distinction between the two Period Leather Modes within the same piece of media: Robin Hood (2006)! Compare the brooding, fascist-coded villain Guy of Gisborne with the shabby, bow-wielding, forest-dwelling Robin:

So, back to the original question: What's the difference between Charles Vane in Black Sails, and Edward Teach in Our Flag Means Death?

Simply put, it's intention. There is nothing intentional about Vane's leather in Black Sails. It's not the only leather in the show, and it only says what all shabby period leather says, relying on the same tropes as fantasy armour: he's a bad boy and a fighter in workaday leather, poor, flexible, and practical. None of these connotations are based in reality or history, and they've been done countless times before. It's boring design, neither historically accurate nor particularly creative, but much the same as all the other shabby chic fighters on our screens. He has a broad lineage in Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean and such, but that's it.

In Our Flag, however, the lineage is much, much more intentional. Ed is a direct homage to Mad Max, the costuming in which is both practical (Max is an ex-cop and road warrior), and draws on punk and kink designs to evoke a counterculture gone mad to the point of social breakdown, exploiting the thrill of the taboo to frighten and titillate the audience.

In particular, Ed is styled after Max in the second movie, having lost his family, been badly injured, and watched the world turn into an apocalypse. He's a broken man, withdrawn, violent, and deliberately cutting himself off from others to avoid getting hurt again. The plot of Mad Max 2 is him learning to open up and help others, making himself vulnerable to more loss, but more human in the process.

This ties directly into the themes of Our Flag - it's a deliberate intertext. Ed's emotional journey is also one from isolation and pain to vulnerability, community, and love. Mad Max (intentionally and unintentionally) explores themes of masculinity, violence, and power, while Max has become simplified in the popular imagination as a stoic, badass action hero rather than the more complex character he is, struggling with loss and humanity. Similarly, Our Flag explores masculinity, both textually (Stede is trying to build a less abusive pirate culture) and metatextually (the show champions complex, banal, and tender masculinities, especially when we're used to only seeing pirates in either gritty action movies or childish comedies).

Our Flag also draws on the specific countercultures of motorcycles, rockers, and gay/BDSM culture in its design and themes. Naturally, in such a queer show, one can't help but make the connection between leather pirates and leather daddies, and the design certainly nods at this, with its vests and studs. I always think about this guy, with his flat cap so reminiscient of gay leather fashions.

More overtly, though, Blackbeard and his crew are styled as both violent gangsters and countercultural rockstars. They rove the seas like a bikie gang, free and violent, and are seen as icons, bad boys and celebrities. Other pirates revere Blackbeard and wish they could be on his crew, while civilians are awed by his reputation, desperate for juicy, gory details.

This isn't all of why I like the costuming in Our Flag Means Death (especially season 1). Stede's outfits are by no means accurate, but they're a lot more accurate than most pirate media, and they're bright and colourful, with accurate and delightful silks, lace, velvets, and brocades, and lovely, puffy skirts on his jackets. Many of the Revenge crew wear recognisable sailor's trousers, and practical but bright, varied gear that easily conveys personality and flair. There is a surprising dedication to little details, like changing Ed's trousers to fall-fronts for a historical feel, Izzy's puffy sleeves, the handmade fringe on Lucius's red jacket, or the increasing absurdity of navy uniform cuffs between Nigel and Chauncey.

A really big one is the fact that they don't shy away from historical footwear! In almost every example above, we see the period drama's obsession with putting men in skinny jeans and bucket-top boots, but not only does Stede wear his little red-heeled shoes with stockings, but most of his crew, and the ordinary people of Barbados, wear low boots or pumps, and even rough, masculine characters like Pete wear knee breeches and bright colours. It's inaccurate, but at least it's a new kind of inaccuracy, that builds much more on actual historical fashions, and eschews the shortcuts of other, grittier period dramas in favour of colour and personality.

But also. At least it fucking says something with its leather.

#everyone say 'thank you togas' for not including a long tangent about evil rimmer in red dwarf 5x05 #Our Flag Means Death #Togas does meta #and yes these principles DO fall apart slightly in s2 and i DON'T like those costumes as much #don't get me wrong they're fun and gorgeous - but generally a bit less deep and more inaccurate. so. :( #I'm not sure this really says anything new about Our Flag but I just needed to get my thoughts out #i hate hate hate Gritty Period Drama costumes they're so boring and so ugly and so wrong #god bless OFMD for using more than 3 muted colours and actually putting men in heels (and not as a shorthand for rich/foppish villainy) <3 #looking at that Tudors still is insane like they really will go to any lengths to not make men feel like they've got bare legs XD #image descriptions in alt text #and yes i DID just sink about two hours into those so you'd better appreciate them

[hotvintagepoll]

Propaganda

Lena Horne (Cabin in the Sky, Stormy Weather)— Incredibly talented biracial actress, singer, dancer, and activist (she did so much work towards integrating audiences). Because of the racism of the era, she rarely got to be the lead actress but filmmakers loved her so much that they would often create stand alone segments within a film to highlight her beautiful singing, knowing that these segments would ultimately be cut from the film by censors in areas that forbid films with Black performers. Also, she's just so wonderful in Cabin in the Sky as a gold-digger villain who is not the least bit subtle about her intentions. I would highly recommend checking out her work.

Jane Fonda (Barbarella, Sunday in New York, Barefoot in the Park)—Feminist icon, LGBTQ+ rights activist since the 70s, Civil Rights and Native American rights advocate, environmentalist… she really is THE woman ever

This is round 4 of the tournament. All other polls in this bracket can be found here. Please reblog with further support of your beloved hot sexy vintage woman.

[additional propaganda submitted under the cut.]

Lena Horne:

Black American powerhouse singer and actor who faced all the usual bullshit that any BIPOC faced in vintage Hollywood and achieved legendary status anyway. Also a Civil Rights movement icon.

She was a gem

She was so beautiful and those dimples are amazing! Truly depressing how badly Hollywood treated her because she was black. I would love to have seen what she really could have been if they didn’t cast her in so many yikes roles. She’s got gorgeous eyes and that body! Her joyful smile makes happiness sexy!

Civil rights actress, singer, dancer, actress, she's got the whole package

Lena Horne was a wonderful singer and actress who largely starred in black cast musicals. While she had a lot of main stream success, she ultimately lost the lead role in showboat (a role she had played on the stage) to a white actress due to hollywood's prejudices. She was also blacklisted during the HUAC hearings, but she still managed to be hot be hot as fuck and have a career spanning decades, working with more well-known stars like Judy Garland in musicals, and working on stage and releasing albums when her hollywood career began to suffer.

Miss Horne became famous during a period of time when Hollywood had very few meaningful roles for people of color. Although she is more so known as a performer, she starred in two successful all black productions (Cabin in the Sky & Stormy Weather). If that wasn't enough, she also guest starred on the Muppets (Season 1, Episode 11)

Jane Fonda:

" I assume she's already been submitted but I gotta make sure. I think there's an element to movies like Barbarella or her segment of Spirit of the Dead of those having been directed by her husband, who famously made movies about her being hot, and the incredible costume design also helped, but good lord. Look at her"

"She was so pretty, dear lord! She was and still us stunning. She’s great at comedy and drama."

"Shes so hot im so gay for me i will let her hit me with hers car"

"Gorgeous and also still getting arrested at climate protests, which is sexy behavior"

"Watching her in Barefoot in the Park seriously made me, a straight woman, question things"

"PLEASE I LOVE HER SO MUCH"

"Her vibes in these movies are so interesting because she, the daughter of an Old Hollywood star, went on to make both poignant dramatic movies and the some of the silliest things you've ever seen but even in the silly space adventures and sexploitations there's always this undeniable gravitas to her. It's like she's able not to take herself very seriously but at the same time never stops having this grace and elegance and makes it all work together. And she's always been very politically active which is also sexy. Her famous mugshot is from 1970 so right at the cutoff mark but come on"

#jane fonda #lena horne #hotvintagepoll #fuck that old woman #ladies 4 #Youtube

[c-schroed]

Podcasts I Adore - Re: Dracula or This Year, Our Friend Jonathan Has a Podcast!

"I had for dinner, or rather supper, a chicken done up some way with red pepper, which was very good but thirsty. (Memorandum: Get recipe for Mina.)"

I wanted to join "Dracula Daily" ever since I heard of it. To me, this is a stroke of genius; it's just the perfect approach to this book. I mean, not only is Bram Stoker's horror classic an epistolary novel with precise dates given for every journal entry or letter written by one of its protagonists, it also spans quite an ideal amount of time, i.e. roughly half a year. Long enogh to give it a feeling of something interesting and important slowly unraveling, short enough to not feel like too much of a commitment.

So yeah, I really wanted to join "Dracula Daily". Especially because I wanted to read the novel in English for years already (so far I've only read its German translation, because that's my native language). But, alas, I do not find the time so easily to add a book to my to do list, so I ended up not joining this lovely book club last year, fearing I'd miss out on most of the entries sooner or later.

Enter "Regarding Dracula". Right after seeing it for the very first time I knew this will be perfect for me. I already have a habit of listening to audio drama on my daily commute, and preferably in the form of fictional podcasts. So quite literally, @re-dracula had me at hello.

And gosh, they did not disappoint. Although I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed to find out that the format is more that of a classical audio drama, with voice actors speaking every line of their respective character. Originally, I was hoping for a more podcast-like approach, meaning that each actor speaks all of the text of a journal entry or letter, period. As if Jonathan would make a podcast instead of notes in his journal. I simply like it when audio fiction uses the possibilities of podcasts, and "Dracula" felt like something that could profit from this way of storytelling, too. So yes, I admit it: I was a bit disappointed. But not for long.

After hearing just a few sentences of Karim Kronfli as Dracula, I immediately understood the decision to breathe life into each character this way. I mean, I love Ben Galpin's work as Jonathan, but Dracula really, really profits from Kronfli's nonchalant but still breathtakingly powerful and confident take on this charakter.

And Mr. Kromfli is not the only one who makes a redefiningly marvellous job here. So far, all the voice actors go far out of their way to make me fall in love with each and every one of them: Ben Galpin's Jonathan is heartbreakingly relatable, Isabel Adomakoh Young's Mina is capable and charming beyond measure, and Beth Eyre's Lucy is just gorgeous. Yes. I'm in love.

In addition to all that talent of its cast, "Re: Dracula" also has a neat and absolutely on point score and sound design. And, just like the basic idea of "Dracula Daily", it really gives you a feeling of how time passes between the journal entries and letters. Haven't heard anything of Jonathen for a while? One does start to worry a bit. Lucy answering to Mina just two days after the Mina's letter? Wow, that was quick, I guess (not sure how quickly the postal service worked back then, though). Even if one has read "Dracula" again and again, I am sure this form of presentation can grant new insights!

So, if you, like me, are a more eager listener than reader, or if you happen to like close-to-perfection audio drama, then please give this a shot! I bet you, like me, will soon be finding yourself eagerly, yearningly awaiting the next bit of news from your good friend Jonathan, who hopefully soon returns from that terrible business trip of his. 9 out of 10 points.

#re: dracula #dracula daily #dracula daily deluxe #audio fiction #podcast #podcast review #audiobook #horror #classic #dracula #bram stoker #karim kronfli #isabel adomakoh young #beth eyre #i'm hooked #i'm so very darn hooked #schroed's thoughts

[denimbex1986]

'Cillian Murphy had just spent the day filming what felt like 30 scenes on “Oppenheimer” with the desert sand kicking up and blasting into his eyes when his co-star Robert Downey Jr. greeted him, trying to boost his spirits. And — this is how Downey remembers it, and when the legend becomes fact, print the legend — Murphy launched into a lament about how, when he had returned to his “18-dollar-a-night hotel room” the previous evening, he found his bags in the hallway and thought, “F—! I haven’t checked out yet. I have to sleep!”

“Every indignity that could befall someone who’s trying to do something .... It was like the tears of Job,” Downey related after a recent screening of the Christopher Nolan blockbuster. “Forget the call sheet and the job. It was everything else. It was the most Irish experience I’ve ever witnessed.”

Nearly two years later, Murphy and I are talking on a late-autumn day in L.A. He’s removing his coat and pulling his chair into the sun because, yes, he’s Irish, and part of the Irish experience is to soak up as much sun as possible when the opportunity presents itself. As to what Downey is ascribing to his native land, Murphy can do nothing but laugh.

“I don’t know if that means that Irish people are more predisposed to suffering,” Murphy says, smiling. “I think he’s being very sweet and saying we were like a troupe, moving at quite a pace. We were just staying at motels by the freeway and moving around. It was not glamorous. The way Chris works is that everything is equitable. No one has trailers or personal makeup. Everyone gets in a bus. It feels like independent filmmaking, but on a f—ing grand scale. And that’s the way I enjoy working.”

Murphy, 47, also enjoys not working, and he’s had a successful enough career in the two decades since his film breakthrough in Danny Boyle’s 2002 classic zombie film “28 Days Later” that he can describe such periods as being “happily unemployed.” That was where he was at a couple of years ago. He’d finished shooting the sixth (and final) season of the entertaining BBC crime drama “Peaky Blinders” and was in the midst of a glorious six months enjoying the company of his wife, Irish visual artist Yvonne McGuinness, and their two teenage sons. Then Nolan called out of the blue.

Actually, it wasn’t Nolan, but his wife and producing partner, Emma Thomas. It couldn’t be Nolan, because Nolan doesn’t have a phone, an eccentricity that’s either endearing or infuriating depending on the context. Thomas handed the phone to her husband, who told Murphy — in what the actor calls an “unbelievably understated British way” — “I’m making a film about Oppenheimer.” Pause. “I’d like you to play Oppenheimer.”

And just like that, Murphy was no longer happily unemployed. He was playing the title character in Nolan’s sprawling drama about the physicist known as the “father of the atomic bomb.”

“A big moment,” Murphy calls it, no stranger to restraint himself. Pause. “A biggie.”

In conversation, Murphy is pleasant and reflective when talking about his native country (he could and should write a book on the Ring of Kerry or at least narrate a self-guided tour) and the arts. I’d read that Nolan sent him photos of David Bowie wearing high-waisted, voluminous trousers from the singer’s Thin White Duke era as a visual reference for the gaunt silhouette he imagined for Oppenheimer, a man who possessed such a manic work ethic that he forgot to eat, subsisting on martinis and Chesterfield cigarettes. I pull up a photo of Bowie taken shortly before his death, wearing a sharp suit, black fedora and beaming smile.

“He looks a little alien, which is what we were going for with Oppenheimer, I think,” Murphy says. He holds onto my phone, looking at Bowie. “One of the greats. That last album [“Blackstar”] was f—ing extraordinary. What a gift to leave us with. Nobody else could have gone out like that.”

Murphy’s most striking feature — his piercing blue eyes — have been noted at length, for good reason. “Oppenheimer” co-star Matt Damon notes how he’d find himself distracted working with Murphy. “It’s a real problem when you’re doing scene work with Cillian [because] sometimes you find yourself just swimming in his eyes,” he told People.

Those eyes are what first attracted Nolan to him. The filmmaker was leafing through a newspaper while writing “Batman Begins” and came across a photo of Murphy from “28 Days Later.” He couldn’t shake the image of this actor with a shaved head and “crazy eyes” and made a note to meet with Murphy for Batman, a role that eventually went to Christian Bale.

They’ve now made six movies together, with Murphy playing the menacing Scarecrow in the “Dark Knight” trilogy, a petulant business heir in “Inception” and a character known simply — and quite accurately — as “Shivering Soldier” in “Dunkirk.” They share a mutual interest in conveying a character’s emotional conflict through close-ups that linger on an actor’s face and allow the audience to feel inner turmoil. In Oppenheimer’s case, it was the searing anguish of a man a bit late to realize and appreciate the consequences of what he’d created.

“To me, great screen acting is all about ‘show, don’t tell,’” Murphy says, “and being able to transmit emotion and energy just by force or presence or charisma.”

I ask him about influences in that regard, but Murphy demurs, saying that if he starts listing actors, he’ll wake up in the middle of the night, thinking, “F—, I left that person out.” He reiterates that his favorite movie moments aren’t big set pieces but watching actors in reflection, inactive, doing nothing, but revealing everything. “I find that compelling in the highest order,” he says.

Murphy had ample opportunity to do just that in “Oppenheimer,” portraying a character caught in a moral dilemma of his own making.

“I knew it would have to be a quiet, small performance, because the themes are f—ing huge,” Murphy says. “What’s happening inside his heart and his mind can’t be painted big, particularly when it’s captured on an Imax camera and it’s going to be shown on a f—ing 80-foot screen. I knew it would have to be delicate and tiny, most of it.”

Murphy doesn’t like to dwell on what he did once call the “monastic experience” of the film’s 57-day shoot or on the months it took to decompress afterward. Such talk would be a little too close to the “Irish experience” Downey had mentioned. But all of these efforts did make me think about something that Emily Blunt, who plays Oppenheimer’s wife, Kitty, in the film and worked with Murphy in “A Quiet Place Part II,” noted about him.

“She said that off set, you’re a hoot,” I tell him, fishing for an example or two. Murphy does not oblige, but he does express how his friendship with Blunt created a trust that informed their portrayal of lifelong partners.

“She’s also one of the funniest people, and I have a rule that I can’t work unless there’s a lightness around the set,” Murphy says. “There has to be some levity. A lot of the films I do are quite heavy and go to some dark, challenging places, and you have to be relaxed to do that. So I don’t walk around in a state of f—ing angst. I need to feel at ease. I can’t be in that dark place all the time. I don’t have the stamina for it.”

Murphy saw “Oppenheimer” at the film’s July world premiere in Paris. Two days later, he and the rest of the cast left the London premiere to show their support for the impending SAG-AFTRA strike. By the time he returned home to Dublin, his wife and sons had already seen “Barbie,” so Murphy went to the cinema by himself to complete the “Barbenheimer” experience.

How do you go incognito to the multiplex, I ask.

“I time going to movies very well now,” Murphy says. “With the ads and trailers, I always arrive a half hour late, slip in and then slip out.”

I grouse how that half hour feels like it’s getting longer by the year. Murphy agrees. And yet ...

“The greatest democratic collective art form is sitting in a darkened space with strangers,” he says. “To be part of a movie that people went to see multiple times and part of a great moment for cinema, that frenzy for those two films, was just lovely. I don’t know if we’ll ever see it again, but I’d like to hope so.”

#Cillian Murphy #Oppenheimer #Christopher Nolan #Emma Thomas #Emily Blunt #Robert Downey Jr. #Matt Damon #Barbenheimer #Barbie #28 Days Later #Peaky Blinders #Yvonne McGuinness #The Dark Knight Trilogy #Inception #Dunkirk #David Bowie #Blackstar #Thin White Duke #Christian Bale #Kitty #A Quiet Place Part II #SAG-AFTRA

[consanguinitatum]

David Tennant in Drama School: A Podcast Teaser....Just Because

Earlier today two posts I saw on Twitter - but which didn’t initially appear connected - made that ever-present "David Tennant in drama school" connection happen in my brain. It made me think...was it a sign? Perhaps it's apropos to feature the teeniest tidbit from my podcast research? The first real teaser-thing-whatever where I reveal actual DT drama school unknowns?

I had to think about it for a while, but I eventually came 'round to it.

(And oh, as an aside, my podcast will be called A Tennantcy To Act. So that'll be what it is, whenever I get the bloody thing off the ground. Grrrr.....)

Anywaaaay, here's the teaser story.

Our story begins with a tycoon – Reos Stakis. I'm pretty sure Scots of a certain age will know him. He came to Scotland from his native Cyprus in 1928 to sell lace, and from those meager beginnings, he created the Stakis dynasty of hotels, restaurants and casinos. Reos was knighted by the Queen in 1988, and in 1998 sold his leisure chain to Ladbrokes for over 1.3B pounds. He was also a legendary philanthropist, giving millions in donations to public institutions, educational facilities, and charities. One of these was the Royal Academy of Music and Drama. I know this will seem like a wild swing from the subject, but this brings me to one of the things I saw today. This short video is a heartwarming paean to true love, and I encourage you to watch it. It features two iconic British actors, Timothy West and Prunella Scales.

If you're young, you might not know who West and Scales are. Scales is best known for playing Sybil Fawlty, the bossy wife of Basil Fawlty, in the BBC comedy 'Fawlty Towers'. And West is an accomplished stage actor, especially in Shakespeare.

We'll return to West and Scales in due course. For right now, we'll turn back to the Stakis family and their donations to the Royal Academy of Music and Drama, now the Royal Conservatoire. (For the rest of this post I'll be referring to the RCS as the RSAMD, as that was what it was called during this time period.)

Reos Stakis had a son, Andros. Andros became the managing director and deputy chairman of the Stakis empire in 1988. And oh yes.....he held varying positions on the board of the RSAMD from 1989-1991.

As you may (or may not) know, the years of these board positions coincide almost perfectly with David's years at the RSAMD. David began his tenure at the RSAMD almost exactly 35 years ago - he enrolled in late September 1988, and graduated in June 1991 with a BA in Dramatic Studies.

The donations made to the RSAMD by the Stakis family made some exciting opportunities open up for the students attending the Academy...David amongst them. The RSAMD decided to use these funds to create what they called Stakis Masterclasses.

Stakis Masterclasses were on a wide range of topics and were designed to accommodate all RSAMD students, drama students and music students alike. For example, music students could attend classes by recognized musicians on various instruments like the cello, the trumpet, or piano. With regards to drama, they were a novel venture indeed! Their classes were opened to both students and the public, and gave a public audience of lay and professional people an insight into specialist areas of the drama process. They did this with the help of established actors. Tickets were usually free at the door, though for some of the classes tickets were available in advance to drama students and the public. Topics were as wide ranging as how to use one's voice, how to portray comedy, or how to read verse.

The classes began in 1989, and by 1991 they were an established part of the RSAMD experience. One can imagine David attended some of these classes, as his interest in perfecting his craft has been ever-present. Exactly how many he attended isn't known.

But one is!

It so happened a famous acting couple - Timothy West and Prunella Scales - were touring together in Long Day's Journey into Night at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow in March 1991. As Prunella had done a previous Stakis Masterclass in 1989, it was not surprising she would do another - this time joined by her husband.

So on 26 March 1991, Scales and West agreed to do Masterclasses for the RSAMD. The couple did a double-act on Acting Verse - Scales concentrated on the Shakespeare sonnets, while West helped students work on speeches from the plays. After finishing the classes, Scales and West (and the entire 'Long Days' company) were guests of the school for lunch. The couple then lead a discussion with the company and students, who that evening attended a performance of Long Day's Journey Into Night at the Theatre Royal.

This brings me to the second post I mentioned at the beginning - you know, the other which clicked in my brain? It's this one and it shares that tomorrow David will appear on BBC Four to reminisce about his role as Hamlet before the channel airs a repeat of his 2008 turn as the Dane.

But you see, contrary to popular belief, 2008 wasn't his first go at Hamlet. He'd done it before.

Yep! He'd played Hamlet in that Timothy West and Prunella Scales masterclass. And while I don't know how much of the play he did during the class - perhaps it was only a few lines, or a soliloquy or two - it was enough of an effort to get remembered.

And that, my friends, is the end of the story.

#DavidTennant #ObscureDavidTennantPerformances #StakisMasterclass #Hamlet #TennantcyToActPodcastTeasers #DavidTennantEarlyTheatre

[oceana-official]

( 🐬 ) . . . — ELEANOR SAGE PARKER, better known as SAGE, is a korean-american artist under BIGHIT ENTERTAINMENT. she's the first member announced of OCEANA, as a LEADER, LEAD VOCALIST & SUB RAPPER.

in the group's story line, she is the oldest and FIRST PRINCESS in the kingdom of oceana.

( ⚓ ) . . . — BASICS !

BIRTH NAME : eleanor sage parker

KOREAN NAME : han seulgi ( hangul: 한슬기 )

NICKNAMES : gigi, park, ele, green, sagie

BIRTHDAY : 8 june, 2000

BIRTH PLACE : colomar, france

ZODIAC SIGN : gemini

NATIONALITY : french

ETHNICITY : korean

FAMILY : mother and father, one older brother,( 1997 ), one younger brother ( 2004 )

LANGUAGES : korean (native), english (100%), french (85%), japanese (75%)

( 🐚 ) . . . — BODY !

HEIGHT : 167 cm (5’5″)

BLOOD TYPE : O+

BODY MODIFICATION : earlobe piercings on both ears, three tattoos on her arms.

FACE CLAIM : roh yoonseo ( actress )

( 🦭 ) . . . — PERSONALITY !

STRENGTHS : kind, empathetic, compassionate, intelligent

FLAWS : perfectionist, stubborn, impatient, overthinking, self doubt

( 🪸 ) . . . — MEMBER'S INFO. !

STAGE NAME : SAGE

AGENCIES : bighit Entertainment ( 2015 - now )

TRAINING PERIOD : 2 years and 6 months

GROUP : ØCEANA ( 2017 - now )

POSITION(S) : leader, lead dancer, sub rapper, sub vocalist

INDIVIDUAL FANDOM : garden(s)

REPRESENTATIVE EMOJI : 🐬

( 🦀 ) . . . — MISC. TRIVIA !

since sage is the oldest of the five, she naturally tends to act as a motherly figure to the other girls. She often checks on the members to see how they're doing and takes care of them when things are well.

she is known to have a strong intuition and often times, her gut feeling and her intuition turns out to be true.

sage is also a great actor. she made her acting debut in the Korean drama our blues as a character and captured the hearts of many. she has also since then acted in a Korean movie named 20th century girl as the second female lead and in the kdrama crash course in romance as the main female lead's daughter.

she is the type of person who would drop anything and everything for the people she loves. she is said to be one of the many social butterflies in the kpop industry as her friends list is too long.

originally born in the picturesque town of colomar, the parker-han family has moved a several of times and sage has lived in a lot of places that she hopes to visit one day. currently her family lives in the Scottish highlands living a peaceful life with sage in Seoul.

true to her name, eleanor is a true nature lover. she tries to be in nature as much as possible and it's quite easy to spot her on a walk outside on the days where she doesn't have any schedule.

eleanor is also known for her creative ability and her beautiful paintings. after much pressure from fans, she has a seperate instagram page just for her art. rumours say that she and hyunjin of straykids talk for hours long about art.

when oceana did live in the dorms, she used to have a seperate room whereas the other members shared it with eachother. this was the outcome of a intense game of rock paper scissors. the groups go-to decision maker is the said game. now all the five girls live in their own in their apartments but are within 30min distance within eachother.

© layout heavily inspired by @hvurglass 's, @saesvns and @n-vrld 's aesthetic, all the rights goes to mona and matty !! ♡♡

#‎ ‎ ⋆⠀⠀ʬ.ʬ.⠀⠀٬⠀⠀(⠀⠀&.⠀⠀)⠀...⠀sage. #fake kpop idol #fake kpop gg #fake kpop member #fictional kpop community #fictional idol group #fictional idol soloist #fictional idol oc #fictional idol company #fictional idol addition #fictional kpop idol #fake oc #fictional oc community #kpop original character #kpop incorrect quotes #bighit entertainment

[banana-sims]

The Bennett Legacy - update post!   

Hi! This is where I'm going to update stats for my legacy :) I'll also periodically update the family tree as seen above!

I'm currently on generation three, playing with Romeo as my heir (he's like 25 years old right now). It took me forever to decide who to choose but I've realized I love his little family so much that I can't resist.

I'm going to do a bunch of posts about everyone and everything that's happened to catch you up, plus you'll get a much better look at them :)

EXPLORE:

Aspirations

Friend of the Animals, Bodybuilder, Extreme Sports Enthusiast, Painter Extraordinaire (G3), Musical Genius, Bestselling Author, Master Actor, Master Maker, Lady of the Knits (G1), Successful Lineage (G2), Big Happy Family (G2), Super Parent (G2), Master Chef, Master Mixologist, Fabulously Wealthy, Mansion Baron, Renaissance Sim, Nerd Brain, Computer Whiz, Archaeology Scholar, Academic (G2), Serial Romantic, Soulmate (G3), City Native, Beach Life, Mt. Komorebi Sightseer, Freelance Botanist, The Curator, Angling Ace, Outdoor Enthusiast, Jungle Explorer, Eco Innovator (G1), Country Caretaker, Joke Star, Party Animal, Friend of the World (G2), World-Famous Celebrity, Inner Peace, Self-Care Specialist, Zen Guru

Artistic Prodigy (G3), Rambunctious Scamp, Social Butterfly, Whiz Kid, Mind and Body, Playtime Captain, Creative Genius

Drama Llama, Goal Oriented, Live Fast, Admired Icon

Careers

actor, astronaut, athlete, business, civil designer (G1), conservationist, critic, culinary, detective, doctor, education (G2), engineer, entertainer (G1), freelance writer, freelance programmer, freelance artist, freelance fashion photographer, gardener, law, painter, politician (G2), scientist, social media, secret agent, style influencer, tech guru, writer, salaryperson, interior decorator, any part time job

own/run a vet clinic, own/run a retail store, own/run a restaurant

Degrees

Art History, Biology, Communications, Computer Science, Culinary Arts (G3), Drama, Economics, Fine Art (G2), History, Language and Literature, Physics, Psychology (G2), any distinguished degree (G2)

Worlds

Brindleton Bay (G1), Britechester (G2), Copperdale, Del Sol Valley, Evergreen Harbour (G2), Henford-on-Bagley, Mt. Komorebi, Newcrest, Oasis Springs, San Myshuno, Sulani, Tartosa, Willow Creek (G2), Windenburg

Traits

ambitious, cheerful (G1), childish, clumsy, creative (G3), genius, gloomy, goofball, high maintenance, hot-headed, romantic, self-assured (G1), squeamish, unflirty, art lover, bookworm (G2), dance machine, foodie (G3), geek, loves outdoors (G1), maker, music lover (G1), recycle disciple, active, adventurous (G1), child of the islands, child of the ocean, freegan, glutton, green fiend, lazy, materialistic, neat (G2), overachiever, perfectionist, slob, vegetarian (G2), animal enthusiast, bro, cat lover (G3), dog lover, family-oriented (G2), good (G2), hates children, insider, jealous, loner, loyal (G3), noncommittal, outgoing, party animal, proper, self-absorbed, snob, socially awkward

toddler angelic trait (G3), toddler charmer trait, toddler clingy trait (G2), toddler fussy trait, toddler independent trait, toddler inquisitive trait (G3), toddler silly trait (G4), toddler wild trait (G3)

infant cautious trait (G4), infant sensitive trait, infant calm trait, infant intense trait, infant wiggly trait, infant sunny trait

good manners trait (G2), bad manners trait, responsible trait (G2), irresponsible trait, mediator trait (G2), argumentative trait, compassionate trait (G3), insensitive trait, emotional control trait (G3), uncontrolled emotions trait

Skills

charisma (G2), comedy, cooking (G1), fishing, fitness (G2), gardening, gourmet cooking (G1), guitar, handiness (G1), logic (G1), mischief, mixology, painting (G3), piano (G1), photography (G2), programming, rocket science, video gaming, violin, writing, herbalism, baking (G3), wellness, DJ mixing, singing, dancing (G2), bowling, parenting (G2), veterinarian, pet training, archaeology, selvadoradian culture, flower arranging, acting, media production, robotics, research & debate (G2), fabrication, juice fizzing, knitting (G1), rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, cross-stitch, entrepreneur

Household

male heir (G2), single mom/dad heir, blended family (kids from both previous partners), queer heir (G2), have 1 kid in the generation, have 2 kids in the generation (G1), have 3 kids in the generation, have 4 kids in the generation (G2), have 5 kids in the generation, have twins (G1), have triplets, adopt a child (G2), one night stand pregnancy, broken engagement, marry a childhood friend, marry a coworker, marry someone who was once your enemy/rival, marry someone famous, never get married, have a cat (G1), have a dog (G1), have kittens/puppies

Extra things/collections

live in a tiny home, live off-the-grid for a season, live in an apartment (G2), live in a 3-storey home (G2), live on a farm, sell craftables on plopsy (G1), make/sell candles, have bees/sell honey, craft/sell fizzy juice, reach 5-star reputation for odd jobs

have a child do scouts, have a child do drama club, compete in E-Sports, compete in soccer, join cheer team, join chess team, join computer team, join football team

omiscan treasures and omiscan artifacts collections, city posters collection, snow globes collection, feathers collection, seashells collection, postcards collection, elements collection, mysims trophies collection

GENERATIONS:

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GEN 1 FOUNDER - Willa Bennett - Adventurous, Loves Outdoors, Self-Assured / Eco Innovator + Lady of the Knits

SPOUSE - Damon Napier - Music Lover, Self-Assured, Cheerful / Friend of the Animals

Living in: Brindleton Bay

CHILD #1 - Lyra Bennett - Creative, Foodie, Goofball / Musical Genius

CHILD #2 - Dawson Bennett - Cheerful, Neat, Bookworm / Academic

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GEN 2 HEIR - Dawson Bennett - Cheerful, Neat, Bookworm / Academic

SPOUSE - Jack Sanders - Good, Family-Oriented, Vegetarian / Friend of the World

Living in: Britechester, Evergreen Harbour, Willow Creek

CHILD #1 - Nora Bennett - Bookworm, Unflirty, Hot-Headed / Renaissance Sim

CHILD #2 - Romeo Bennett - Neat, Loyal, Foodie / Soulmate

CHILD #3 - Bea Bennett - Animal Enthusiast, Cheerful, Dance Machine / Friend of the World

CHILD #4 - Sage Bennett - Goofball, Genius / Musical Genius

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GEN 3 HEIR - Romeo Bennett - Neat, Loyal, Foodie / Soulmate

SPOUSE - Makenzie Thompson - Creative, Vegetarian, Cat Lover / Painter Extraordinaire

Living in: Willow Creek

CHILD #1 - Felix Bennett - ?? / ??

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If you want to play like this yourself, the template and info is all here!

#sims 4 gameplay #sims 4 #ts4 #maxis match #ts4 legacy #the sims 4 #ts4 gameplay #sims 4 family tree #simblr #cyo legacy #bennett #family tree #update #can't believe the last post i made before i left was romeo getting adopted as a 3 year old!!!!

[annahesmondhalgh]

SIMS 4 ALPHABET CHALLENGE

Hello! This is the first challenge I have ever made, and yeah, it’s a lot. Basically it is every single trait, along with every single skill and aspiration and world etc etc etc, turned into a challenge based on the letter it starts with.I included every expansion pack, game pack and so forth, but of course you can just limit it to what packs you own yourself, even I don’t have them all so I’ve been playing it slightly different to how it is presented here.

Basically, the first two letters, A and B, are partners and then they have four kids, any of those four kids can be picked as the leader of the next generation, therefore having four kids of their own. So on and so forth until the last child who is simply an amalgamation of all the last letters. 

For this challenge, one must complete every aspiration (child, teen and adult) associated with their letter. They must complete all the aspirations, all the skills, all the careers, and buy the corresponding reward traits. As well as this, if they have a character value trait then they must have that by the time they are an adult. Also, all of the worlds corresponding with their letters must be lived in for at least some period of time throughout their life.

I know this must look super overwhelming, especially for some letters like M or S, but don’t be too harsh on yourself and just have heaps of fun! Tag me if you end up doing this, I would love love love to see xxoxoxoxoxoox

First Gen Host: A

Teen Aspiration: Admired Icon

Child Aspiration: Artistic Prodigy

Aspirations to Complete: Academic, Archaeology Scholar, Angling Ace

Traits: Active, Art Lover, Adventurous

Toddler Trait: Angelic

Character Value Trait: Argumentative

Satisfaction Reward Traits: Always Welcome, Antiseptic

Skills to Master: Acting, Archaeology

Careers to Master: Astronaut, Athlete, Actor

First Gen Partner: B

World: Britechester/Brindleton Bay

Aspirations to Complete: Bodybuilder, Bestselling Author, Big Happy Family, Beach Life

Traits: Bookworm, Bro, Any

Skills to Master: Baking, Bowling

Character Value Trait: Bad Manners

Satisfaction Reward Traits: Brave, Beguiling

Careers to Master: Business

Part Time Jobs: Babysitter, Barista

Second Gen Child 1: C

World: Copperdale

Child Aspiration: Creative Genius

Aspirations to Complete: Chief of Mischief, Computer Whiz, City Native, Country Caretaker, Cure Seeker

Traits: Cheerful, Creative, Cat Lover

Infant Trait: Cautious/Calm

Toddler Trait: Charmer/Clingy

Character Value Trait: Compassionate

Satisfaction Reward Traits: Cold Acclimation, Creative Visionary, Carefree, Connections, 

Skills to Master: Charisma, Comedy, Cooking, Cross stitch 

Careers to Master: Criminal, Culinary, Critic, Conservationist, Civil Designer

Second Gen Child 2: D

World: Del Sol Valley

Teen Aspiration: Drama Llama

Aspirations to Complete: Any

Traits: Dance Machine, Dog Lover, Any

Skills to Master: Dancing, DJ Mixing

Careers to Master: Detective, Doctor

Part Time Job: Diver

Extra: Drama Club as a Child

Second Gen Child 3: E

World: Evergreen Harbour

Aspirations to Complete: Extreme Sports Enthusiast, Eco Innovator, Enforcer of Order, Emissary of the Collective

Traits: Erratic, Evil, Any

Character Value Trait: Emotional Control

Skills to Master: None

Satisfaction Reward Trait: Entrepreneurial

Careers to Master: Entertainer, Education, Engineer

Extra: E-Sports Competitor in University

Second Gen Child 4: F

World: Forgotten Hollow

Aspirations to Complete: Friend of the Animals, Fabulously Wealthy, Freelance Botanist, Friend of the World, Fabulously Filthy

Traits: Foodie, Freegan, Family Oriented

Toddler Trait: Fussy

Satisfaction Reward Traits: Free Services, Frugal, Fertile, Forever Fresh, Forever Full, 

Skills to Master: Fabrication, Fishing, Fitness, Flower Arranging

Career: Freelancer

Part Time Job: Fast Food Employee, Fisherman

Generation 3 Child 1: G

World: Granite Falls/Glimmerbrook

Teen Aspiration: Goal Oriented

Aspirations to Complete: Good Vampire, Galactic Privateer

Traits: Genius, Gloomy, Goofball

Character Value Trait: Good Manners

Satisfaction Reward Traits: Great Storyteller, Gym Rat, Great Kisser

Skills to Master: Gardening, Guitar, Gourmet Cooking

Careers: Gardener

Generation 3 Child 2: H

World: Henford On Bagley

Aspirations to Complete: Hope vs Order 

Traits: High Maintenance, Hot-Headed, Hates Children

Satisfaction Reward Traits: Heat Acclimation, Heatproof, Hardly Hungry

Skills to Master: Handiness, Herbalism

Career: None

Generation 3 Child 3: I

Aspirations to Complete: Inner Peace 

Traits: Insider, Any, Any

Infant Trait: Intense

Toddler Trait: Independant/Inquisitive

Character Value Trait: Irresponsible, Insensitive

Satisfaction Reward Trait: Ice Proof, Incredibly Friendly, Independent, Inspired Explorer

Skills to Master: None

Career: Interior Designer 

Generation 3 Child 4: J

Aspirations: Joke Star, Jungle Explorer

Traits: Jealous, Any, Any

Skills: Juice Fizzing 

Career: None

Generation 4 Child 1: K

Aspirations: Any

Traits: Kleptomaniac, Any, Any

Skills: Knitting 

Career: None

Generation 4 Child 2: L 

Teen Aspiration: Live Fast

Aspirations: Leader of the Pack, Lord/Lady of the Knits, Lone Wolf

Traits: Lazy, Loves Outdoors, Lactose Intolerant

Skills: Logic

Career: Law

Part Time Job: Lifeguard

Generation 4 Child 3: M

World: Magnolia Promenade/Moonwood Mill/Mt. Komorebi

Child Aspiration: Mind and Body

Aspirations: Musical Genius, Master Actor/Actress, Master Mixologist, Mansion Baron, Mt Komorebi Sightseer, Master Maker, Master Chef, Master Vampire

Traits: Maker, Music Lover, Materialistic

Character Value Trait: Mediator

Satisfaction Reward Traits: Mentor, Morning Sim, Marketable

Skills: Media Production, Medium, Mischief, Mixology

Career: Military

Part Time Jobs: Manual Labourer

Generation 4 Child 4: N

World: Newcrest

Aspirations: Nerd Brain, Neighbourhood Confidante 

Traits: Neat, Noncommittal, Any

Satisfaction Reward Traits: Never Weary, Needs No One, Night Owl

Skills: None

Career: None

Generation 5 Child 1: O

World: Oasis Springs

Aspirations: Outdoor Enthusiast

Traits: Outgoing, Overachiever, Any

Satisfaction Reward Trait: Observant

Skills: None

Career: None

Generation 5 Child 2: P

Child Aspiration: Playtime Captain

Aspirations: Painter Extraordinaire, Public Enemy, Perfectly Pristine, Purveyor of Potions, Paragon of Hope

Traits: Perfectionist, Paranoid, Proper

Satisfaction Reward Traits: Professional Slacker, Paranormal Investigator

Skills: Painting, Parenting, Pet Training, Photography, Piano, Pipe Organ, Programming

Career: Painter, Politician

Miss Q

Generation 5 Child 3: R

Child Aspiration: Rambunctious Scamp

Aspiration: Renaissance Sim

Traits: Romantic, Recycle Disciple, Any

Character Value Trait: Responsible

Skills: Research and Debate, Robotics, Rocket Science, Rock Climbing 

Career: None

Part Time Job: Retail Employee

Generation 5 Child 4: S

World: Strangerville/Selvadorada/San Myshuno/San Sequoia/Sulani

Child Aspirations: Social Butterfly, Slumber Party Animal

Aspiration: Soulmate, Serial Romantic, Successful Lineage, Super Parent, Spellcraft and Sorcery, Strangerville Mystery, Self Care Specialist 

Traits: Self-Assured, Slob, Squeamish 

Infant Trait: Sensitive/Sunny

Toddler Trait: Silly

Satisfaction Reward Traits: Super Green Thumb, Seldom Sleepy, Savant, Steel Bladder, Shameless, Stoves and Grills Master, Storm Chaser, Speed Reader, Speed Cleaner

Skills: Selvadoradian Culture, Singing, Skiing, Snowboarding 

Careers: Scientist, Secret Agent, Social Media, Style Influencer, Salaryperson

Part Time Job: Scouting Career Scout, Simfluencer

Extra: Soccer Team Player in University

Generation 6 Child One and Only: Left Over Letters

World: Tartosa/Willow Creek/Windenburg

Child Aspiration: Whiz Kid

Aspirations: The Curator, World Famous Celebrity, Villainous Valentine, Vampire Family, Zen Guru, Werewolf Initiate, Wildfang Renegade

Traits: Unflirty, Vegetarian, Any

Infant Trait: Wiggly

Toddler Trait: Wild

Character Value Trait: Uncontrolled Emotions

Satisfaction Reward Trait: Waterproof

Skills: Vampiric Law, Veterinarian, Video Gaming, Violin, Wellness, Writing

Careers: Tech Guru, Writer

Part Time Job: Video Game Streamer

#sims 4 #sims 4 challenges #simblr #the sims #sims 4 edit #the sims 4 #sims community

[heavenboy09]

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 To 1 Of The Greatest Martial Artist 🥋, Stuntman, Slapstick Comedy Fighting, Acrobatic & Innovative Stunts & Chinese Filmmaker Of All Times

Chan was born on 7 April 1954 in British Hong Kong as Chan Kong-sang to Charles and Lee-Lee Chan, political refugees from the Chinese Civil War.

He is a Hong Kong actor, director, writer, producer, martial artist, and stuntman known for his slapstick acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and innovative stunts, which he typically performs himself. Before entering the film industry, he was one of the Seven Little Fortunes from the China Drama Academy at the Peking Opera School, where he studied acrobatics, martial arts, and acting. Chan has been acting since the 1960s, performing in more than 150 films. He is one of the most influential action film stars of all time.

He Has Been Around For A Very Long Time & He Has Pretty Much Seen & Done It All

Appearing in Enter In The Dragon 🐉 Starring Bruce Lee in a Minor Role & Now Has Become A International Superstar Over The Years Because Of Bruce Lee's Help & Influence

Starring In Many Iconic Martial Arts Films Over A 150 Films & Still Going

Now He Has Made A Name For Himself.

Please Wish This Legendary Hong Kong 🇭🇰 Native Icon A Very Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊

You Know Him & You Just Gotta Love Him. Period

The 1

& Only

MR. JACKIE CHAN 👊🇨🇳 🇲🇴 🇭🇰

HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 TO YOU MR. CHAN & HERE'S TO MANY MORE YEARS TO COME 成龍 Jackie Chan

#JackieChan #ChanIsTheMan

#Jackie Chan #Chan Is The Man #Spotify

[autolenaphilia]

The Man who would be King

The Man who would be King is a 1975 adventure film directed by John Huston. It’s a very old-fashioned Victorian era colonialist adventure film. It’s based on a story by Rudyard Kipling, who in fact appears in the film as a character, as part of the story’s framing narrative, played by Christopher Plummer.

The film is now almost 50 years old, and probably must have seen old-fashioned even in 1975.Already then it was a period drama, based on a story dating all the way back to 1888. And In fact, John Huston was an old Hollywood veteran at that point, who had been trying to get it made for over 20 years, and originally considered Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable for the lead roles of Danny Dravot and Peachy Carnahan. Several male duos of stars were considered for the leads while Huston tried to make the film, Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas, Richard Burton and Peter O’Toole and Robert Redford and Paul Newman. Eventually Sean Connery and Michael Caine actually got the parts in the final film and it was a good decision. It’s very much a film about British colonialism, American Hollywood actors would have been miscast (although Burton and O’Toole might have worked).

And it is a film that boils down the adventure story to its colonialist roots. Two white british men go off on an adventure trying to become kings of a distant land.

The land in question is Kafiristan, which was practically a white spot on the map for Europeans when Kipling wrote the story. It has a fascinating history. The native people followed an ancient version of Hinduism, and were thus called kafirs (non-believers) by neighbouring Muslims. The Amir of Afghanistan conquered the region around 1895, and forcibly converted the natives to Islam, and the region is now known as Nuristan.

It’s the depiction of Kafiristan and non-white people in general where the film has aged the most. Kipling knew like most white men at the time little about the region, and in the film the native religion is presented as an exotic, primitive and mysterious superstition that bears little resemble even to modern hinduism. And overall the natives are presented as violent, superstitious and easily manipulated. The non-white characters are stereotypes. It’s a racist film.

Yet the film’s depiction of imperialism is far from unironically positive. There is a kind of irony to it that speaks perhaps to colonial anxieties on the part of Kipling. Carnehan and Dravot have zero noble intentions of “civilizing the natives” when setting out on their adventure, they are in it to get rich. It’s all for “fortune and glory” as Indiana Jones would put in the film Temple of Doom (itself a movie very much inspired by Kipling’s Indian adventure stories).And the pair are in fact small-time criminals and conmen who go on this adventure because they are kicked out of India. The whole adventure is just another con, this time a big one played out on the natives of Kafiristan. They promise their leadership will benefit the natives and all they want is to take the land’s wealth and leave.

And any success Dravot and Carnehan have in their big con is because of dumb luck, not any superiority of theirs. They never even learn the natives language, and are reliant on the Indian ex-Gurkha soldier Billy Fish (played charismatically if stereotypically by Indian actor Saeed Jaffrey) to translate for them. Dravot becomes a God because he is hit by an arrow in a lucky way while doing something stupid. And then the story becomes a morality tale about the corrupting danger of hubris and greed as Danny Dravot lets the god-king thing go to his head. The themes harken back to Huston’s earlier adventure film The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.Eventually Dravot overplays his hand and it all falls apart. The native woman Danny forces to marry him, bites him and reveals that he can bleed after all. The collapse of their con-game comes with disastrous consequences for Dravot and Carnehan. The fortune and glory they were after are revealed to be meaningless and a source of corruption. The film tellingly ends with Kipling looking in horror at Dravot’s crowned but severed head.

It’s a story about white colonialism, but it’s one where the attempt is fueled by greed and the attempt at colonization fails. It is this ambiguity about colonialism that probably made the story viable to be filmed as late as 1975.

And it’s still compelling today, and a good film. Well, it depends if you are able to look past the racism. John Huston’s directing gives the film an epic sweep and some compelling visuals, and the script is an excellent adaptation of the short story. Sean Connery and Michael Caine have excellent chemistry, and brings life to their character’s arcs. The moral complexity of the adventure and the arc the main characters have that raise the film above the simple colonialist adventure story.

#the man who would be king 1975 #my writings #movie reviews

[scotianostra]

Happy Birthday Scottish actress Georgie Glen.

Georgie was born in Helensburgh on April 20th 1956 and as a child had little interest in appearing in school plays. She studied graphic design at Glasgow School of Art and moved to London in her mid-twenties to design book covers for the Thames and Hudson publishing house. Looking for other interests she joined Floodlight Council, an organization set up to bring out adult’s artistic skills and then became part of the Questors Theatre Company in Ealing, West London. Here she met the late Alan Rickman - who, like Georgie, had a background in design before treading the boards - and he encouraged her to follow her acting ambitions. As a result she enrolled at the Bristol Old Vic drama school and on graduating had her first job at the Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich.

Even then she felt, somewhat modestly, that she did not have the looks for a leading lady but ever since her television debut in 1988 she has been a reliable supporting player in virtually every type of show from sketch comedy to period drama, notably in a recurring role as doughty Sergeant Jennifer Nokes in Heartbeat and the liberal, kindly teacher head of History, Audrey in'Waterloo Road - filmed in her native Scotland.

Indeed she may be said to be one of the first ladies of character acting and though her film roles have again always been in support of bigger names she has proved herself to be a scene- stealer par excellence, as one of the more enthusiastic in Calendar girls alongside Helen Mirren and Julie Walters.

As I said earlier she has been in every type of show, to name a few we have comedy roles in Harry Enfield and Friends, Alas Smith & Jones and Little Britain, drama series and films are two many to mention them all but there are dozens, the pick of them include Taggart, of course, Peak Practice, Doctor Findlay, Mrs Brown, Shakespeare in Love, Silent Witness, and I think a lot of you will maybe “say” oh yes, when I tell you that she was the Judge in The Victim in 2019, an excellent four part series set in Scotland also starring John Hannah and Kelly McDonald. Oh and she was Denise in the brilliant Channel four show Damned!

Georgie seems as busy as ever with a new series of Call the Midwife due out soon, and the popular Children’s BBC show Hetty Feather, she has also been a regular in The Crown as Ruth Lady Fermoy in four episodes last year as well as that she has been in the BBC sitcom The Cleaner along with some great actors, Greg Davies, Helena Bonham Carter and David Mitchell. At the moment she is filming the latest episodes of Call Midwife.

#scottish #scotland #actress. #theatre #television #cinema #happy birhtday

[jedivoodoochile]

American actress KATHARINE ROSS (born Jan 29, 1940) first came into prominence with her role in 'The Graduate,' for which she was nominated for an ‘Oscar.’

In 1969, she appeared in the Oscar-winning film 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,' which again was a huge success. Her role in the horror thriller 'The Stepford Wives' also earned her critical acclaim.

Over the course of her career, she appeared in numerous TV shows, playing major as well as guest roles. Some of these shows include 'The Alfred Hitchcock Hour,' 'Run for Your Life,' and 'The Road West.'

In 2017, she was seen in the American drama film 'The Hero.' Directed by Brett Haley, the film is about an aging actor dealing with a terminal illness. A multi-faceted personality, she is also a successful author.

She has written several books for children, such as 'The Fuzzytail Friends' Great Egg Hunt' and 'Grover, Grover, Come on Over!'

Her accolades include one Academy Award nomination, one BAFTA Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. A native of Los Angeles, Ross spent most of her early life in the San Francisco Bay Area. After attending Santa Rosa Junior College for one year, Ross joined The Actors Workshop in San Francisco, and began appearing in theatrical productions.

Ross made her film debut in the Civil War-themed drama Shenandoah (1965), and had supporting parts in Mister Buddwing (1965) and The Singing Nun (1966) before being cast in Curtis Harrington's Games (1967), a thriller co-starring James Caan and Simone Signoret.

At Signoret's recommendation, Ross was cast as Elaine Robinson in Mike Nichols' comedy-drama The Graduate (1967), which saw her receive significant critical acclaim, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, a BAFTA nomination, and Golden Globe win for New Star of the Year.

In 1968 Ross co-starred in the John Wayne movie Hellfighters playing his daughter Tish Buckman. She garnered further acclaim for her roles in two 1969 western films: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here, for both of which she won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress.

In the 1970s, Ross had a leading role in the horror film The Stepford Wives (1975), for which she won the Saturn Award for Best Actress, and won her second Golden Globe Award for her performance in the drama Voyage of the Damned (1976). Other roles during this period included in disaster film The Swarm (1978), the supernatural horror film The Legacy (1978), and the science fiction film The Final Countdown (1980).

Ross spent the majority of the 1980s appearing in a number of television films, including Murder in Texas (1981) and The Shadow Riders (1982), and later starred on the network series The Colbys from 1985 to 1987.

Ross spent the majority of the 1990s in semiretirement, though she returned to film with a supporting part in Richard Kelly's cult film Donnie Darko (2001).

In 2016, she provided a voice role for the animated comedy series American Dad!, and in 2017 starred in the comedy-drama The Hero, opposite her husband, Sam Elliott.

#katharine ross

[lebomboniere06]

Akaso Eiji's Long interview from

「SCREEN+Plus」 vol.81

What is your impression of "Morning Drama"/Asadora?

When I was a student, when I woke up in the morning, the TV was turned on, and it was the feeling that I realized that what was being broadcast had become a part of my life. So I am very happy to be able to act. Regardless of gender, age, and audience, many people are watching it. The important thing is that it takes up your precious time in the busy morning, so I hope this can be an interesting work. Especially this time, my grandfather and grandmother were very happy for me and said "I'm looking forward to it".

- I heard that the shooting scene of "Morning Drama" has a unique habit.

Every Monday there is a rehearsal of what to shoot for that week. I thought it was strange, but after experiencing it, I found that I could find errors and improve it, so it was very interesting.

——It is quite rare to have such a set schedule on the filming site.

It can be said that I can live a rhythmic and regular life that I have never experienced before (laughs). In addition, through the rehearsal, I can communicate a little with the other actors, and there is still time before the official shooting, so I have more time to think, which I think is great.

——This time it is a long-term filming, that you are playing this role, and you may also play other roles in your spare time.

This is the first time. At the beginning, while filming "Zom100-100 Things I Want to Do Before I Become Zombie~" (Netflix is ​​expected to be released in 2023), I joined the crew of this work and had a little free time. During that period, I still have to shoot "Ishiko to Haneo - are you suing me for this?-", and then come back here to shoot. So I went back to the filming site of "Maiagare!" after a long lapse, and I also had the question of "What does it feel like?" (wry smile). However, including (lead) Fukuhara (Haruka)-san, everyone on the set of the Osaka filming is a very warm person, so I think I can easily enter the state immediately after returning. Since the people around me see me as "Takashi", I think it will be fine once I get into that atmosphere. I didn't feel a lot of unease about it.

——Takashi is a Kansaiben-speaking character, Akaso-san is from Aichi, but was born in Osaka.

Yes. So my cousins ​​and relatives speak Kansaiben. Although I was raised by parents who speak Kansaiben, I don't speak Kansaiben well. And now, my manager is also Speak Kansaiben with a strong accent. Therefore, there are many Kansaiben-speaking people around me, and they are all familiar with it, but it is strange for me to open my mouth and speak it Just because I usually listen to it a lot, I know that what I said is strange (smiling bitterly).

Even if there are so many people around you, you won't be caught in that tone.

yeah yeah. However, compared to those who learned from scratch, I still have more or less advantages, but if I want to do it, I still hope to be a real Kansaiben native, so now, I have to work harder.

—Is the method of memorizing lines also different from usual?

If you get too emotionally involved, it becomes stiff, so I remember it as a voice note first. For example, "Dianjie will be like Karma", raise the tone of the part of "Ka" and so on. I use the method of remembering from the outside to the inside. So it takes more time to memorize than usual. Not only the speech, but if the pronunciation is also taken into account, the time is doubled. However, there is something similar to a Kansaiben dialect switch, which can be easily entered as soon as the switch is turned on. But how to find that switch...I'm still fumbling around (wry smile)

After that, can you temporarily not play other roles and be Takashi all the time?

Yes. Relatively speaking, I can shoot continuously, so I hope I can get into a state where I just turn on the switch and "then just memorize the lines".

——I also want to ask you about the portrait of Takashi. You commented that he is a person who is "very sensitive and has his own world". Specifically what is it like.

How should I put it...the words are very trendy? Although I don't know if the word trendy is appropriate, he is a person who uses some fancy words that I wouldn't usually use. I feel that his words and sentences have their own world. Takashi encountered poetry, a person who has been changed through poetry. For example, he would casually say things like "the sky Color Dye Spring Blue". Such a romantic thing, even if you think so, you won't be able to say it, right? In addition, he described himself as a "dry dog", and in every choice of words, I felt "the world with Takashi". He is a man with a world that can say such words.

The encounter with poetry shaped his way of speaking and worldview.Was it created, or did he feel those things in his life but didn't know how to express them?

I don't know about that either, but I think it was only after he encountered something like poetry that he became able to face himself.

In Akaso san's view, Takashi belongs to the type that you will get along well?

I think we should get along well. I would love to go fishing with him. I think he's someone who doesn't feel burdened even if you are together for a long time. He is someone who feels very calm & we can get along with each other.

——It is precisely because of Takashi that you have become "an oasis of soul for Mai" is written in the character introduction.

I think he can also be a healing being, because Takashi also has a very optimistic part, and sometimes the words spit out inadvertently will save Mai's heart. He can look at things objectively, and he also has a slightly mature part. If I have any confusion, I would like to ask Takashi to help me. I want to feel the "ah~ also oh" to a random sentence. We can talk while fishing (laughs).

- How did you create the character?

For the character part, I Talked with the director and the producer, based on what they told me "he's such a person" and "this kind of change will happen" as the basis for the performance, but the rest is In the shooting scene, while observing how the surrounding actors feel to play, I shape it. Takashi is relatively good at dealing with others. Therefore, rather than autonomously expressing "this is how Takashi is!", I think that the atmosphere with childhood friends and the relationship with the people around can be naturally revealed, and I also interpret it in this way. Maybe it's because I'm doing it, that's why it's like this. The atmosphere when the three of them are together,Mai and Kurumi (Yamashita Mizuki) are pure and authentic Osaka children, and Takashi has the feeling Driftly, it really feels like flying to nowhere.

——In that case, there will be a lot of parts created with Fukuhara-san and Yamashita-san.

From the very first time when the three of us got together, there was no strange feeling at all when we met for the first time. Yamashita-san and I had the opportunity to act together once (the movie "Don't Do It!"), but the three of them felt very comfortable together, and their acting skills could be brought into full play. The atmosphere is really great. That's how I felt when I was a kid. I felt that way when I first read the script.

-What is your impression of Fukuhara-san?

So pure and super neat. Although I didn't keep chasing after her in that show, I was also impressed by her in "Maine-chan" (who played the role of Hiiragi Maine in "Cooking Idol AI! MAI! MAIN!"). After the actual meeting, my impression has not changed, she's quite talkative, and I feel like a person full of energy

Is there any overlap between Haruka and Mai?

I think her and Mai's positive attitude is quite similar. Fukuhara-san plays the protagonist and has been filming, so when I returned to the crew, I asked her, "Are you alright?" and she replied, "It's totally fine. It's super pleasant." It was a real pleasure to shoot the scene. Even so, she must be under pressure to be the protagonist of a morning drama, carrying all kinds of things, but even so, she can still say "very pleasant" and looking forward, there's a connection with Mai chan

You just mentioned that Mai and Kurumi are "pure and authentic Osaka kids".

Actually, both of them have a soft atmosphere (laughs). After reading the script, Kurumi gave me the impression that there is a slightly stronger part, so I thought it was not similar to the actor himself. However, after watching Kurumi's interpretation by Yamashita-san, she has completely become a girl who can't help but say, "Ah, there is such a girl", feeling that there is indeed a girl in Osaka in her. The match is quite high.

——During the filming period so far, what is the most impressive thing?

In the spare time of filming the small group of three (Akaso, Fukuhara, Yamashita), we will play card games together. something like real childhood friends (laughs). Also, when acting, the two of them would sometimes improvise and complain desperately about Takashi's inadvertent remarks. it's funny because it's very intense

- Did Akaso-san do anything that made him feel like "flying" recently?

I went bungee jumping privately. I went there when I had a little free time at the end of a certain work. I've been yelling "I really want to go bungee jumping!" since about 2 years ago, and I thought, "It's now!" and It was the time where the tension rose the most recently!

——How did you feel when you actually jumped?

Surprisingly, I don't remember much. . Maybe it was too shocking. However, when in the middle of the fall, it will feel like the center line (see the pic) in the manga (laughs). Also, because the blood will rush to the forehead all of a sudden, I feel a headache. I think jumping from a height is an experience that is hard to get anywhere else. So I hope I can challenge it again.

- Didn't you hesitate when you stepped out?

Although I didn't feel that scary when I was holding the handrail and stood at the foot, but the moment I let go, I started to feel terrified. Although the height is about 100 meters, when I thought of "Wow~ the wind is blowing~", the staff in charge behind me counted down to me "5, 4, 3, 2, 1, GO!", All I could do was go "Aah~~" (laughs).

(laughs) I think even then there will be people who can't jump off.

We went to the second group to jump that day, and the boys in the first group just jumped with a puff. So after I watched it, I became in a state of "what, isn't this easy to do!", and maybe I jumped off smoothly because of this. If the person in front is hesitant, or if we have bee the first group, I may not be able to jump.

——By the way, why did you want to to bungee jumping?

Out of curiosity. I also liked rollercoaster & other rides, maybe I wanted to do something exciting (laughs).

—Have you tried skydiving?

That one I would love to try too. After a little research, I found out that there is a place closer to Tokyo where you can experience it in Chiba, if it is a place closer to the hometown, it is Mie, and there are places such as Okinawa. But if there is a rare chance to go skydiving, I would like to experience it overseas. Anyway, I'm putting it off for now (laughs).

——Like this time, when you participate in multiple works at the same time, do you have any way to switch roles in your own style?

I haven't been able to figure it out yet, it's very painful (wry smile). Actors that can be switched with a snap may be able to switch between ON and OFF very smoothly. Maybe I'm not very dexterous, I always have a feeling that the character is attached to the body. For example, like this time, if I don't have to perform Takashi until the end of "IshiHane", maybe it's possible to forget Takashi first, but I don't think it's too good...... ...I really don't understand it. I guess there will be more opportunities like this in the future, so what should I do... While I'm worried, I'm still groping for it.

In that case, you are not very good at switching between work and personal life?

I'm not good at it. I could feel my emotions gravitating toward the character that I'm playing at the time. While filming "zom100",I noticed that my emotions would become abnormally high. At that time, I also participated in stage greetings & so on of other works. Looking back, the tension was really high, I was really excited. Since that kind of thing also happens, it's quite difficult. Right now, I am in the process of switching from Oba(performed in IshiHane) to Takashi, so I hope I can live a stable life as Takashi (laughs).

- Now, do you have anything to do in private to let yourself take a breath?

I started playing golf recently. Although I played really badly, when I hit the ball, I only thought about the ball, so at that moment, my mind would be refreshed and I could be very relaxed.

[theultimatefan]

Bernthal, Gunn, ‘Charmed’ Duo, Cullen, Lee Added To FAN EXPO New Orleans Celebrity Lineup, Jan. 5-7

Jon Bernthal (“The Punisher,” “The Walking Dead”), Sean Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, “Avengers: Infinity War”), the “Charmed” duo of Holly Marie Combs and Rose McGowan, Peter Cullen (Transformers) and Jason Lee (Vanilla Sky, Almost Famous) have been added to the celebrity lineup at FAN EXPO New Orleans, set for January 5-7, 2024, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

They join a standout roster of stars at FAN EXPO New Orleans that includes Danny Trejo (Machete, The Book of Boba Fett), the "Daredevil" tandem of Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio, Katee Sackhoff (Star Wars’ “The Mandalorian”) and voice acting stars of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” Barry Gordon (“Donatello”), Cam Clarke (“Leonardo”), Townsend Coleman (“Michelango”) and Rob Paulsen (“Raphael”).

Bernthal played the lead “Frank Castle” in the Netflix Marvel series “Daredevil” after a popular run as “Shane Walsh” in the AMC hit drama “The Walking Dead.” The classically trained Bernthal most recently starred in last year’s “American Gigolo” on Showtime and has appeared in such large-scale productions as World Trade Center, The Pacific and Rampart, and has had guest roles on top TV series like "CSI: Miami," "Boston Legal," "Without a Trace" and "How I Met Your Mother."

Gunn played "Kraglin" in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and its sequels in 2017 and this year, as well as providing the physical performance via motion capture for "Rocket Raccoon" in the films plus Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame and Thor: Love and Thunder. He also portrayed "Kirk Gleason" throughout the seven-year run of "Gilmore Girls" among his 60+ acting credits.

Combs starred in "Charmed," which ran for eight seasons and has adopted a huge, loyal following since, as "Piper Halliwell," one of three witch sisters fighting evil in modern day San Francisco. That followed her breakout role in 88 episodes of the hit series "Picket Fences" and later led to appearances in more than 30 series and movies and a long run as "Ella Montgomery" on "Pretty Little Liars."

Her “Charmed” co-star McGowan played long-lost sister "Paige Matthews" for the final five seasons of the series. The Italian-born actress first caught major attention for her role as "Tatum Riley" in the horror blockbuster Scream (1996) opposite Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette. She has appeared in more than 60 films and shows as an actress and is also an accomplished producer and director.

Cullen is a voice actor in 200+ films and TV shows, notably portraying "Optimus Prime" in numerous iterations of the "Transformers" franchise. Some of his other well-known works include roles in "Winnie The Pooh," "Chip 'n' Dale," "The Flintstone Kids" and dozens of others.

A native of Southern California, Lee is a photographer, producer, director, and actor. Having established a successful career as a professional skateboarder during skateboarding's pivotal late 80s and early 90s period, Lee would go on to pursue acting, which would lead to working in film, television, and voiceover, and with such directors as Kevin Smith, Lawrence Kasdan, Cameron Crowe and Rebecca Miller.

FAN EXPO New Orleans features the biggest and best in pop culture: movies, TV, music, artists, writers, exhibitors, cosplay, with three full days of themed programming to satisfy every fandom. More guest news will be released in the following weeks, including line-up reveals for comic creator guests, voice actors, and cosplayers.

New Orleans is the first event on the 2024 FAN EXPO HQ calendar; the full schedule is available at fanexpohq.com/home/events/.

#comic con #fan expo #new orleans #bernthal

[dan6085]

Here are 20 ways to appreciate a good movie:

1. Pay attention to the details: A good movie is often filled with small details that are easy to miss. Pay attention to the costumes, sets, and background elements to fully appreciate the world that the filmmakers have created.

2. Focus on the story: The story is the heart of any good movie. Pay attention to the plot, characters, and themes to fully engage with the story being told.

3. Listen to the soundtrack: The soundtrack can be a powerful tool in setting the mood and enhancing the emotions of a movie. Listen to the music and pay attention to how it is used throughout the film.

4. Watch with subtitles: If the movie is in a language other than your native language, watching with subtitles can help you fully appreciate the dialogue and nuances of the performances.

5. Analyze the cinematography: The way a movie is shot can have a huge impact on its overall effect. Pay attention to the camera angles, lighting, and composition to fully appreciate the cinematography.

6. Take note of the editing: The way a movie is edited can also have a big impact on its overall effect. Pay attention to the pacing, transitions, and use of cuts to fully appreciate the editing.

7. Discuss the movie with others: Watching a movie with others and discussing it afterwards can help you gain new insights and perspectives on the film.

8. Research the movie's history: Learning about the history of the movie, including its production and reception, can give you a deeper appreciation for what went into making the film.

9. Consider the cultural context: The cultural context in which a movie was made can have a big impact on its themes and messages. Consider the cultural context of the movie to fully appreciate its relevance and impact.

10. Identify the symbolism: Movies often use symbols and metaphors to convey deeper themes and messages. Pay attention to the symbolism in the movie to fully appreciate its meaning.

11. Appreciate the performances: Acting is a key element of any good movie. Pay attention to the performances of the actors to fully appreciate their skills and the emotions they convey.

12. Consider the director's vision: The director is often the driving force behind a movie. Consider the director's vision and style to fully appreciate the movie's overall effect.

13. Reflect on the themes: Movies often explore universal themes that can resonate with audiences on a deep level. Reflect on the themes of the movie to fully appreciate its message and impact.

14. Pay attention to the dialogue: The dialogue in a movie can reveal a lot about the characters and the story being told. Pay attention to the dialogue to fully appreciate the nuances of the script.

15. Identify the genre: Movies often fall into specific genres, such as drama, comedy, or action. Identify the genre of the movie to fully appreciate its conventions and expectations.

16. Consider the time period: The time period in which a movie is set can have a big impact on its themes and messages. Consider the time period of the movie to fully appreciate its relevance and impact.

17. Watch with an open mind: A good movie can challenge your assumptions and beliefs. Watch with an open mind to fully appreciate the movie's potential to broaden your perspective.

18. Pay attention to the details of the credits: The credits at the end of the movie can reveal a lot about the people who worked on the film. Pay attention to the details of the credits to fully appreciate the contributions of everyone involved.

19. Watch it again: Watching a good movie more than once can reveal new details and insights that you may have missed the first time around.

20. Let it sink in: After watching a good movie, take some time to reflect on your experience and let it sink in. Appreciate the impact that the movie had on you and the emotions it evoked.