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antiloreolympus · 2 years

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10 Anti LO Asks

1. do we even know how old minthe even is? or how long her and hades were together? because for all we know shes like, 28 or something and has been with him since she was 18/19 too. i just find it very unlikely persephone, hebe, and aphrodite's spawn just happen to be the only nine or so deities to be born in several hundreds of years.

2. Every time Athena is on screen I think it's Thanatos. They look identical

3. i have seen the stans excuse away the slavery with that literal excuse of "its only abled bodied shades 🙄" like??? ok?? thats still slavery??? and he brags about how much money hes made off of it?? like sorry yall cant make me go "uwu look how sweet he is" when he needs a 20 year old who was only a teen all of a week ago to tell him SLAVERY IS BAD. like??? even satan was against slavery and hes the embodiment of all things evil??? so lo hades is even worse than the actual devil??

4. apollo/hyacinthus was gaining a lot of popularity at the same time as hxp, sometimes even more so, and it even has myth canon versions where apollo is able to bring hyacinthus back to life and make them a god (which would have been a lovely way to show persephone's good nature and sway over hades) but nah, instead rachel saw what could have been a interesting thread and decided to make apollo a r//pist instead and make everything so heterosexual the leads are color coded by their genders. 😑

5. so, here’s the thing, how was demeter keeping persephone secret / isolated in the mortal realm when persephone, as a literal child, is at a party in olympus (episode 20, she’s with hera)

6. so, this comic is a retelling of the taking of persephone, but how could the other gods or whoever be calling persephone the goddess of spring already when the taking of persephone is the myth about how seasons happened like the idea is there was no concept of seasons until persephone’s taking lmao

7. Literally begging RS to make a new fan cast because Mads in is the new fantastic beasts movies looking exactly like how lo Hades is designed and I’m already seeing lo stans be like OMG ITS HIM and this already borderline transphobic series does not need to embrace an actually openly transphobic series into its fan base. Hannibal wasn’t even good 💀

8. You know I feel like the Hera and Hades Affair did not have to happen at all and replace Hera with Leuce where Hades had a tragic first love maybe where she’s just not immortal and she’s now a poplar. We can still have hades toxic trait trying to replace Leuce with Minthe but through Persephone he moves on.

OR Leuce is a poplar already hades is dating Minthe and they’re not a match. Persephone has feelings for hades but when Minthe and hades break up Persephone un treees Leuce. Leuce and Hades tried to date again but they’re no longer a match or something.

Idk I just feel like Hades and Hera, they look good but their story sucks.

9. You know why PJO isnt as heavily critiqued as LO? It's because it never claims itself to be the most researched, scholarly piece of work ever, it's happy to admit it's just a kid series with RR always wanting to approve while the mythology shown still fairly accurate. In comparison RS fancies herself a mythology scholar (or a "folklorist" as she claims to be) yet still cant keep even basic mythology stories, characters, or even basic greek elements straight or intact. THAT'S the difference.

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10. (fp spoilers) Persephone is literally the last person I want going to law school. Considering she basically intimidated a witness and put her in a vegetable state and got away with it bc no one is bringing it up again, and idc what Demeter says, her daughter DID want it covered up bc why else would she turn Minthe into a plant? This whole trial only made me hate Persephone more, especially because there's no way she'd ever be a good lawyer, considering rs is most likely going to let her get away with her aow and turning Minthe into a plant.

#anti lo #anti lore olympus #lore olympus critical #lo critical

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fluffonthefloor · 4 years

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thanks for the tag @staticspxcelover :D!

1: What are you wearing? high waisted shorts, a hoodie, and a t-shirt

2: Ever been in love? probably not

3: Ever had a terrible breakup? nope

4: How tall are you? ~5’3

5: How much do you weigh? ~115 lbs

6: Any tattoos you want? not at the moment

7: Any piercings that you want? I really want my septum and ears pierced and maybe my tongue idk

8: OTP? I can’t really think of any but probably something from Hannibal

9: Favorite show? Hannibal

10: Favorite band? Depeche Mode

11: Something you miss? my friends and my oldest sister. also my incense because I burned it all

12: Favorite song? Rush by Depeche Mode

13: How old are you? i’m in my teens

14: Zodiac sign? Capricorn :D

15: Hair color? auburn

16: Favorite quote? “Divorced carrots!/ Secret peanuts!” -song probably called something like Fictional Aisle

17: Favorite singer? Dave Gahan at the moment

18: Favorite color? Black, yellow, and pink

19: Loud music or soft? it depends but usually loud

20: Where do you go when you’re sad? my room

21: How long does it take you to shower? 30-45 minutes but like 15 if I hurry

22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? like 10-15 minutes

23: Ever been in a physical fight? Not with anyone except for my older sister

24: Turn on? 👁👄👁

25: Turn off? 👁👄👁

26: The reason I joined Tumblr? my friend had it and I wanted to look at fanart

27: Fears? spiders and being alone but also heights make me dizzy

28: Last thing that made you cry? Someone apologized to me and it sounded genuine

29: Last time you cried? probably like two weeks ago

30: Meaning behind your url? I was doing homework on my bedroom floor and I saw some pillow fluff beside me

31: Last book you read? Bardic Voices by Mercedes Lackey

32: Last song you listened to? Blue Dress by Depeche Mode is currently playing

33: Last show you watched? Pushing Daises

34: Last person you talked to? my mom or my sister

35: The relationship between you and the last person you texted? my best friend :D

36: Favorite food? b...burrito

37: Place you want to visit? Berlin!!

38: Last place you were? Downstairs loading the dishwasher but now i’m in my pillow fort

39: Do you have a crush? no

40: Last time you kissed someone? 8th grade

41: Last time you were insulted and what was it? I held my hand out for my dog so she could walk over and be pet and she ignored me because she’s rude

42: What color underwear are you wearing? white

43: What color shirt are you wearing? white but it has a design on it that’s other colors

44: What color bottoms are you wearing? Light blue shorts

45: Wearing any bracelets? no

46: Last sport you played? I don’t play sports

47: Last song you sang? Hellfire from The Hunchback of Notre Dame

48: Last prank call you remember doing? I don’t think I’ve never prank called anyone?? i get anxious on the phone lmao

49: Last time you hung out with anyone? last Friday probably since I was in school then

50: Favorite movie? The Silence of the Lambs probably

imma tag @castaigne and @depecheho if they wanna do it! (but y’all don’t have to of course)

#tag game #is that what these are called #whatever #wow this took me like an hour and a half damn

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freeofmundanethoughts · 5 years

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HANNIBAL Stunts with Ken Quinn and Tommy Chang Panel Transcript (Fannibalfest 2018)

Last one for today! I also have notes on the Sassy Science panels that I’m planning on typing up, and I did take notes during the episode commentaries too, but there’s already a much better transcript of those online on twitter, so I think I’ll probably leave off on those.

I’ll probably come back and edit these again at some point as well, referencing some twitter posts people made during the event and such to see if I can plug any holes in my notetaking that way.

More: Hair and Makeup, Set and Food Design

DISCLAIMER: THIS WAS TYPED UP OVER 2 WEEKS AFTER THE EVENT FROM VERY SHORTHAND NOTES. NONE OF THIS WILL BE DIRECT QUOTED, NOT EVERYTHING SAID WAS INCLUDED (due to my writing speed) AND THE SENTENCES MAY BE SLIGHTLY SKEWED FROM ORIGINAL INTENTION (I am aware that some of the answers that I was able to write down do not exactly answer the questions, but I can only fill in what my notes covered).

If anyone has their own notes that fill in blanks or contradict anything that I noted, please correct me! I extrapolated a little based on the context of the questions to make my noted less caveman and more full sentences, so some of the answers may have veered off in the wrong direction. I would love to be corrected to make this as full and complete as possible!

PANEL:

Ken Quinn (K)

Tommy Chang (T)

Question from Moderator/Audience (Q)

Q: How did you get into the business?

T: I was offered a job. My role was to get shot and fall down stairs. I didn't realize you needed pads for that and did it without them. It was 1984, so all the stunt work was done really cheaply. I had to pretend I was shot and walk down a live street [with real pedestrians].

K: I wanted to be a motorcycle driver, but went into marketing instead. I coordinated stunts, including myself, and was elevated from a regular stunt man to a stunt coordinator.

Q: How has the industry changed?

K: Color film was big. It's also much safer now. The tech used is different, we have wires and green screen.

T: Fights have evolved. In the 1980s it was a lot of Karate Kid, and in the 90s you got a lot more females fighting. Then there was a period of mixed martial arts, and now what's popular is what feels "real."

Q: How did you become involved in Hannibal?

K: I was called in by the production manager. Hannibal was on a tight budget, and some stunt equipment wouldn't work in the cold. We had to keep bringing it into the tent and warm it up, then do another take. But Mads never complained.

T: I was hired by Ken, so. Why did you hire me?

K: We had worked together before. Tommy was brought in for the kitchen fight. The flip over the back was Tommy's idea. I can do all around stunts, but Tommy's a fight specialist. He's done a lot of work in fight choreography.

T: Ken is one of the most respected stunt coordinators in the world. He takes jobs no one else will.

K: I once did a stunt where I fell 14 stories off a building, on fire. It took 3 takes.

Q: What fight took the most time, and who was the best actor to work with?

K: The kitchen fight took the longest. Mads is one of the most athletic actors from his background in dance.

T: I liked working with both Mads and Lawrence. You really try to bring the script to the real world. I'd brake down the fight, block the moves, show Ken, train the doubles, showed Bryan Fuller and so on. The actors all trained really hard. Bryan Fuller called me back for the other fight because he liked my work on the kitchen scene.

K: It was funny, because Bryan would say things to me like "I want an organic knife fight." So I'd make a knife fight. And then when I showed it to Bryan, he'd say, "this looks too much like a knife fight." And I'd tell him "that's what you said!" And Bryan would just go, "okay, le'ts not do a knife fight."

Q: Jack and Hannibal have very different fight styles. Jack is a boxer. How does the physicality of the actor factor into the fights?

K: Lawrence Fishburne was just back from a hernia surgery, so that factored in. Both actors had their own ideas about the scene. They would change the styles to fit their character. Slamming the fridge door was Lawrence's idea.

T: I'd bring in a template, and the actors would take the choreography and fit it into their characters.

K: Both actors are gifted and trained. We were lucky. They knew the right fighting distance. Lawrence Fishburne is like a bear of a man, very strong.

T: Both are in good shape. Other shows might take 3-5 months of training to deliver 1-2 good fight scenes, but the kitchen fight for Hannibal was done in 5 rehearsals. 3 with stunt doubles, 2 with the actors.

K: Tommy can put a fight together in minutes, but it took a lot to please Bryan Fuller and the network and everyone else.

Q: Does Hannibal have special abilities, or is he fully human?

K: Just his intelligence. Bryan Fuller was very involved in character development.

Q: Did Mads' background [as a dancer] come into play in the Tobias fight? The choreography looks like a dance.

T: I wasn't involved in that scene.

K: The issue with that scene was that there was a lot of distance to cover in the office. Bryan Fuller really wanted the ladder involved, but the ladder didn't originally move, so we had to edit the ladder to move. But Mads knows how to cover space. Demore was not so good at moving.

Q: What qualifies as a stunt?

K: A stunt is any physical action. For insurance purposes, it's required to hire a stunt coordinator to supervise a stunt. This could be for anything from grabbing, tripping, anything physical. Even those little stunts use spine protectors and pads to keep the actors from getting majorly hurt. The police can get involved in stunt accidents. Lots of actors don't want to do stunts. With Mads, it was the opposite. He wanted to do all the stunts. We had to tone down some of the stunts to make sure he wouldn't get hurt.

Q: Demore said he swung the piano wire into his crotch. Were there any stunt accidents or bloopers?

T: Mads wanted to spin kick Mason in the pig barn scene. That took 15 takes, and he'd hit the stunt man at the same place each time. The stunt guy actually really hurt in the stomach, but to tease him, I kept telling Mads to kick him harder to make it look better.

K: Fights take so long, I think car chases are much more fun. Fights require much closer choreography and more safety measures.

Q: For the cliff fall, how did they not hurt each other while falling intertwined like that onto a pad?

K: Luck. Things like that are often messed up. It's easier to keep them in position with wires.

Q: In the Tobias fight, we heard that the piano wire kept breaking. How did that impact the scene?

K: The prop department built that. It was constantly being repaired on set, they had no replacement for it. There was a time restraint, so it wasn't built properly.

Q: Was there an actor you wanted to work with but couldn't?

T: I wish the show wasn't cancelled. The actors were all great to work with. We could have done so much. I had a lot of ideas, because I had to keep topping my own work.

K: Bryan Fuller asked me what I wanted to do, and I said a car chase. I wanted to see more action in Hannibal. We could have had more and different action than on other shows.

Q: As a stunt coordinator, is there any stunt or fight you just wouldn't do because of the danger level?

T: Air ram.

K: An air ram is a piece of equipment that launches people like from a bomb explosion.

T: I did a scene where I was hit with a dragonball z type strike, and landed wrong. That was the worst experience. People didn't know the danger of these things and would just build them in their garages.

K: One scene, Mads was on the bucket? The bucket was built to be stable, but Mads said it wouldn't be realistic, he wanted it to be unstable. Then he wanted to look like he was straining on the rope. He was on that bucket for 12-14 hours that day, and it was really cold in the studio. He got sick. And his neck was raw from the pressure of the cable for days.

Q: Anything you remember from the small, intimate fight scenes?

K: Honestly, I forget a lot. It's been a while since I worked on Hannibal. I remember the window scene, with Abigail and Alana. We were really far behind then, and had to build part of the house. The director wanted sparkles in the shot, but Bryan didn't like that, so we had to remove the sparkles in a reshoot. We had a stunt girl for Alana. The window was scored so it would break. We usually used tempered or breakaway glass for scenes like that. We did 2-3 takes. Also, the hand under the bed scene was a disaster. When they built the bed for that scene, they forgot that someone had to fit under the bed. Because the set wasn't built right, we had to saw the wall out.

#hannibal #fannibalfest #fft2 #panel #stunts

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sofancydancy · 7 years

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"You and I Have Begun to...Knit" FINALE

Rules are as following:

--- find a knitted project that is small enough to finish in a week tops without having to slave over it

---must be something functional

---must be something you think Hannibal would give Will or vice versa

---the original project must be altered in some way to fit the aesthetic of the show and you must show a pic of the original piece and your product

---must come up with the project idea by Monday July 17th. Project must be completed by Monday July 24th.

---projects will be compared to eachother at the end and a winner chosen at the judge or judges' discretion according to how well each criteria was met.

---winner gets a shirt story written by the other person involving the winning item.

@oftempestsandteacups : Blood Knot Cufflinks (Will to Hannibal)

1) Use of guidelines: 5

2) Overall composition (color combos, design, aesthetic appeal, etc): 4

3) Character Reference: 5

4) X factor: 4

TOTAL: 18

Comments: This is so lovely!!! I can definitely see Will making these for Hannibal...and the significance of the knot??? That is beyond perfection!! Also, the colors chosen?? Yes please!! The only thing that worries me is the size. The wooden piece looks rather large and I'm not too sure if it would fit an actual suit; but it could just be the picture itself!

@ofdvorakanddastardlyschemes : Ravenstaghorn Fingerless Gloves (Hannibal to Will)

1) Use of guidelines: 5

2) Overall composition (color combos, design, aesthetic appeal, etc):

5 3) Character Reference: 5

4) X factor: 5

TOTAL: 20

Comments: You went so much in depth!! I was in utter awe when I saw these gloves!! They totally suit Will, and I love the alterations you made to the original design!! I mean, you even thought about he thickness of the item, and the use Will/Hannibal would have for it!!! I mean, really!!! And the backstory?? How could it get anymore perfect?? I am in absolute awe!!! and socks? YES PLEASE!

Final comments: So sorry about the lateness, but you two have truly outdone yourself!! I am so honored to be a part of this, though it was incredibly difficult to do!! Guys. GUYS. You are both soooo talented and I'm so glad to call you both my friends...You both should be incredibly proud of your work!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ @damnslippyplanet

#you and I have begun to...knit #Hannibal #fannibals #wonderful people #Hannibal fanart #nbc hannibal #will graham #hugh dancy #hugh damncy #mads mikkelsen #hannibal lecter #hannibal fandom

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strawberryopossum · 7 years

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1-50!!!!!

Oh goodness.. Under a cut cause long post ~

1: What are you wearing?

A Hannibal tank top and OUAT pants

2: Ever been in love?

I am now, with my fiancee

3: Ever had a terrible breakup?

A few

4: How tall are you?

I officially measured and I am 5′4″

5: How much do you weigh?

Too much

6: Any tattoos do you want?

Several, including a Gravity Falls design wrapping around my forearm, a Hannigram chest piece (after I get surgery), a half sleeve of Bucky’s arm, and Sanji’s Jolly Roger from One Piece

7: Any piercings that you want?

My nose and several more on my ears

8: OTP?

Hannigram, Hydra Husbands, and Winterbones

9: Favorite Show?

Hannibal

10: Favorite bands?

Mindless Self Indulgence, My Chemical Romance, Gorillaz

11: Something you miss?

My fiancee

12: Favorite song?

I’ve been listening to Good To Be Alive by Andy Grammer on loop... So for right now, I”ll go with that one, or We Don’t Have To Dance by Andy Black

13: How old are you?

14: Zodiac sign?

Pisces

15: Hair Color?

Right now it’s black, but I’m growing it out and am gonna do it like... Orange or red or something

16: Favorite Quote?

Emos suck my goth balls

17: Favorite singer?

Andy Black

18: Favorite color?

Black

19: Loud music or soft?

I like it loud

20: Where do you go when you're sad?

In my head, or on tumblr, both terrible places to go, tbh

21: How long does it take you to shower?

I take excessively long showers...

22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

As long as it takes me to roll out of bed and put pants and boots on to go to work... If I’m actually putting effort into how I look, like 45 minutes

23: Ever been in a physical fight?

A few

24: Turn on?

My fiancee... Certain fictional characters

25: Turn off?

Literally anyone or anything else

26: The reason I joined Tumblr?

I’m pretty sure my friend kept bugging me until I made one

27: Fears?

I am intensely scared of the dark, though it’s easier if I’m not alone

28: Last thing that made you cry?

A sad story about a man and his tiny octopus *finger guns* *fox and the hound music plays in the background for the rest of this post*

29: Last time you cried?

Like yesterday

30: Meaning behind your url

It’s a mashup of The Winter Soldier and Noctis from FFXV

31: Last book you read?

Volume 2 of the Monster Girls Encyclopedia

32: Last song you listened to?

Drunk Russians version of My Heart Will Go On

33: Last show you watched?

Excluding my nightly watching of Spongebob on mute, Me and Sunny were watching Daria last weekend

34: Last person you talked to?

My stepdad

35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?

We be engaged to be married

36: Favorite food?

It’s a tie between pizza or Chinese food

37: Place you want to visit?

I really want to visit Prague in the winter

38: Last place you were?

Well... I’m in my bedroom?

39: Do you have a crush?

On my fiancee, and several fictional characters

40: Last time you kissed someone?

Last weekend

41: Last time you were insulted and what was it?

My family insults me all the time, most recently about my eating habits, and how they don’t think I’ll make it on my own because “everyone comes back home”

42: What color underwear are you wearing?

Black

43: What color shirt are you wearing?

Red

44: What color bottoms are you wearing?

Black

45: Wearing any bracelets?

Not right now

46: Last sport you played?

I used to run track

47: Last song you sang?

One Week by Barenaked Ladies

48: Last prank call you remember doing?

I prank called Blockbuster when I was in like.. Middle school

49: Last time you hung out with anyone?

I made Kristina go with me to Walmart yesterday

50: Favorite movie?

I have so many... My favorite October Appropriate Movie is Trick ‘R Treat

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shutterbughen · 5 years

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i only shitpost my personal life on this social media so here’s tag thing

200: My crush's name is: Absolutely nobody lol

199: I was born in: 1999

198: I am really: Impulsive

197: My cellphone company is: Metro

196: My eye color is: Brown

195: My shoe size is: I’m Bigfoot so 9, sometimes 9 1/2

194: My ring size is: I have no idea

193: My height is: 5'9

192: I am allergic to: bees?

191: My 1st car was: Chrysler seibring

190: My 1st job was: Technically Hardee’s but MJR

189: Last book you read: I can't remember

188: My bed is: Where I take tf out of my depression naps

187: My pet: N/A

185: My favorite shampoo is: OGX

184: Xbox or ps3: PS3

183: Piggy banks are: Probably fun to break

182: In my pockets: No pants ;)

181: On my calendar: If I had one it would just be work

180: Marriage is: Unlikely

179: Spongebob can: Keep making memes

178: My mom: Better when we’re apart

177: The last three songs I bought were? The last three I DOWNLOADED were Revenge by XXXTentacion, 6 Inch by Beyoncé & The Weeknd, and Self Care by Mac Miller

176: Last YouTube video watched? Joji - rain on me

175: How many cousins do you have? Too many

174: Do you have any siblings? 7

172: Are you taller than your mom? Yeah but barely

171: Do you play an instrument? I can somewhat play the piano but it’s been a while

170: What did you do yesterday? Slept in kind of late, watched Netflix. Depression days lol

[ I Believe In ]

169: Love at first sight: I want to

168: Luck: That’d be nice

167: Fate: In a way

166: Yourself: Sometimes

165: Aliens: Absolutely

164: Heaven: Um

163: Hell: Who knows

162: God: I used to

161: Horoscopes: Not really

160: Soul mates: Yeah

159: Ghosts: Yes

158: Gay Marriage: Duhh

157: War: I guess it depends, generally no

156: Orbs: Anythings possible

155: magic: Nah

[ This or That ]

154: Hugs or Kisses: Both

153: Drunk or High: Lol

152: Phone or Online: Phone

151: Red heads or Black haired: Doesn’t matter

150: Blondes or Brunettes: ^

149: Hot or cold: Cold

148: Summer or winter: Summer

147: Autumn or Spring: Autumn

146: Chocolate or vanilla: Vanilla

145: Night or Day: Id like to say night but I’m usually more prone to depression and missing my ex at night, so probably day

144: Oranges or Apples: Apples

143: Curly or Straight hair: Curly

142: McDonalds or Burger King: Neither

141: White Chocolate or Milk Chocolate: Whiteee

140: Mac or PC: Mac

139: Flip flops or high heals: Flip flops be easier

138: Ugly and rich OR Sexy and poor: Whichever option leads to me not being screwed over, but I’m not picky

137: Coke or Pepsi: Coke

136: Hillary or Obama: Obama

135: Burried or cremated: I don’t know

134: Singing or Dancing: Singing terribly while driving home from work at 3am

133: Coach or Chanel: Idgaf

132: Kat McPhee or Taylor Hicks: See above

131: Small town or Big city: I like the vibe of both but I’ve always wanted to live in a big city

130: Wal-Mart or Target: Target

129: Ben Stiller or Adam Sandler: Adam Sandler

128: Manicure or Pedicure: Manicure but I desperately need a manicure

127: East Coast or West Coast: East, although West Coast would be cool too

126: Your Birthday or Christmas: No opinion

125: Chocolate or Flowers: Flowers

124: Disney or Six Flags: I’ve only ever been to Disney

123: Yankees or Red Sox: Red Sox I guess

[ Here's What I Think About ]

122: War: No strong opinion

121: George Bush: 9/11

120: Gay Marriage: Well I’m bi so clearly against lol

119: The presidential election: Trump sux

118: Abortion: My body my choice

117: MySpace: That’s how my dad met my step mom

116: Reality TV: Stupid but fun to watch

115: Parents: They screwed me up

114: Back stabbers: See ya

113: Ebay: I used to buy my cosplays on there

112: Sex: Not sure where I stand with that for myself

111: Work: Used to be a chore, but it’s better now. I like working

110: My Neighbors: Loterally no opinion at all

109: Gas Prices: RIP wallet

108: Designer Clothes: Would be cool if I could afford them lol

107: College: Expensive

106: Sports: Not a sports gal

105: My family: My sister is great

104: The future: Horrifying

[ Last time I ]

103: Hugged someone: Sort of recently but I don’t remember who

102: Last time you ate: Like an hour ago

101: Saw someone I haven't seen in awhile: It’s been a while

100: Cried in front of someone: I’m sure I have recently but not sure when

99: Went to a movie theater: Almost everyday

98: Took a vacation: I went to Chicago randomly a couple weeks ago

97: Swam in a pool: Now that I think about it it for a while

96: Changed a diaper: Never

95: Got my nails done: Too long ago

94: Went to a wedding: A couple of years ago

93: Broke a bone: I broke my toe last year

92: Got a peircing: Ears was the first and last

91: Broke the law: Ughhh is a cop asking me this lol

90: Texted: My sister was the last person I texted

[ MISC ]

89: Who makes you laugh the most: Friends

88: Something I will really miss when I leave home is: I already left, I miss my sister but that’s it

87: The last movie I saw: In theaters? Probably Endgame

86: The thing that I'm looking forward to the most: Nothing specific but in general getting my shit together

85: The thing im not looking forward to: All the work that comes with getting my shit together

84: People call me: Dani

83: The most difficult thing to do is: Staying vegan

82: I have gotten a speeding ticket: No

81: My zodiac sign is: Scorpio

80: The first person i talked to today was: My coworker

79: First time you had a crush: on 2nd or 3rd grade to a boy named Tyler

78: The one person who i can't hide things from: Sometimes I feel like the only person I can ever be completely honest with is myself

77: Last time someone said something you were thinking: Me and my sister both said the exact same thing today

76: Right now I am talking to: Nobody

75: What are you going to do when you grow up: Hopefully have everything under control, travel, be content on being with myself alone rather than relying on other people to make me happy

74: I have/will get a job: I’m a manager at MJR right now, not sure where I’m going from here

73: Tomorrow: I’m waking up early to go jogging then hopefully getting out and doing something later

72: Today: Go to sleep

71: Next Summer: Nothing planned

70: Next Weekend: Most likely work

69: I have these pets: None

68: The worst sound in the world: Nails scratching paper, also the worst feeling

67: The person that makes me cry the most is: Myself

66: People that make you happy: Friends & Sister

65: Last time I cried: It’s been a second, at least a week ago

64: My friends are: Fun

63: My computer is: Broken

62: My School: Hard to bring myself to go to

61: My Car: dirty right now

60: I lose all respect for people who: Constantly change their story and go back on their word

59: The movie I cried at was: Endgame

58: Your hair color is: Brown & blonde

57: TV shows you watch: The Office, Lucifer, Shameless

56: Favorite web site: YouTube I guess

55: Your dream vacation: Bora Bora

54: The worst pain I was ever in was: Breakups. Physically probably period cramps

53: How do you like your steak cooked: I don’t eat meat anymore, but medium rare when I did

52: My room is: Pretty cluttered

51: My favorite celebrity is: Brendon Urie

50: Where would you like to be: On vacation

49: Do you want children: Nope

48: Ever been in love: Once

46: More guy friends or girl friends: Girl

45: One thing that makes you feel great is: Feeling motivated

44: One person that you wish you could see right now: I’m comfortable being alone right now

43: Do you have a 5 year plan: I barely have my week planned

42: Have you made a list of things to do before you die: No

41: Have you pre-named your children: Maybe my future PETS lol

40: Last person I got mad at: Not mad, just annoyed

39: I would like to move to: Seattle

38: I wish I was a professional: Idk

[ My Favorites ]

37: Candy: Used to be Almond Joys

36: Vehicle: Tesla

35: President: Idk

34: State visited: Illinois (mostly for Chicago)

33: Cellphone provider: TMobile

32: Athlete: None

31: Actor: Chris Evans I guess

30: Actress: None

29: Singer: The Weeknd or Joji

28: Band: The Neighborhood

27: Clothing store: ZAFUL

26: Grocery store: Kroger

25: TV show: The Office or Hannibal

24: Movie: Captain America Winter Soldier

23: Website: YouTube

22: Animal: Sloth

21: Theme park: I’ve only been to Seaworld and Disney, so Disney I suppose

20: Holiday: Halloween

19: Sport to watch: Maybe I wouldn’t mind seeing a baseball game but not on TV

18: Sport to play: None

17: Magazine: No

16: Book: Idk

15: Day of the week: Friday

14: Beach: Never been to one so frequently that I have a favorite

13: Concert attended: Joji

12: Thing to cook: Stir fry

11: Food: Also stir fry

10: Restaurant: Townhouse

9: Radio station: 95.5

8: Yankee candle scent: Vanilla

7: Perfume: Don’t have a specific favorite

6: Flower: Sunflower

5: Color: Yellow

4: Talk show host: Idk

3: Comedian: None

2: Dog breed: German Shepherd

1: Did you answer all these truthfully? Yeah

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maybe-gaybean · 7 years

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don't have me, but answer 1-200 :]

Oh boy here goes nothing!

All my answers are beneath the cut bc I’m sure y’all don’t wanna see all of that :P

200: My crush’s name is: My poly heart is so stressed by this question. Kalvin and Kat199: I was born in: 1998198: I am really: tired lol197: My cellphone company is: AT&T196: My eye color is: Blue195: My shoe size is: 9 1/2194: My ring size is: somewhere between a 7 and 8? 193: My height is: 5′7192: I am allergic to: just a couple of medicines 191: My 1st car was: A 2010 Nissan Altima that I bought from my mum 190: My 1st job was: I’ve been a soccer referee since I was 12, if that counts189: Last book you read: Ahhhh um I read most of Landry Park the other day188: My bed is: my favorite 187: My pet: My lovely cat 186: My best friend: @ebsharon185: My favorite shampoo is: I don’t care. Something that will protect my hair dye I guess 184: Xbox or ps3: Xbox183: Piggy banks are: Good for saving 182: In my pockets: Nothing currently 181: On my calendar: I’m leaving campus on Thursday at noon180: Marriage is: goals179: Spongebob can: fuck off 178: My mom: is stressful177: The last three songs I bought were? I bought two albums last. Both were Tonight Alive 176: Last YouTube video watched: I was watching jacksepticeye play Outlast175: How many cousins do you have? 5174: Do you have any siblings? One and I love her more than anything 173: Are your parents divorced? Nah172: Are you taller than your mom? Nope171: Do you play an instrument? Nah170: What did you do yesterday? Ummm I shopped for a while with my friends @ifyouonlyknewthehalfofit and @marcy665 and we ordered pizza and just chilled.[ I Believe In ]169: Love at first sight: To a degree 168: Luck: Sure167: Fate: Yes166: Yourself: No.165: Aliens: Yes164: Heaven: No163: Hell: No 162: God: Yes, actually 161: Horoscopes: To a degree 160: Soul mates: In a way 159: Ghosts: YES 158: Gay Marriage: Of course!157: War: In a way156: Orbs: Sure155: Magic: Sure [ This or That ]154: Hugs or Kisses: Hugs!153: Drunk or High: Drunk, I guess 152: Phone or Online: Online151: Red heads or Black haired: Black haired150: Blondes or Brunettes: Brunettes 149: Hot or cold: Hot 148: Summer or winter: Summer!147: Autumn or Spring: Either, they’re both amazing. I guess tho autumn bc the colors are nice. @justkeepdancingonmyown -- You asked this too!

146: Chocolate or vanilla: Vanilla145: Night or Day: Night!144: Oranges or Apples: Oranges 143: Curly or Straight hair: On me? Straight. Others? I don’t care142: McDonalds or Burger King: McD’s141: White Chocolate or Milk Chocolate: Neither 140: Mac or PC: depends on what I’m using it for 139: Flip flops or high heals: I hate them both138: Ugly and rich OR sweet and poor: Sweet and poor, I guess? 137: Coke or Pepsi: Coke136: Hillary or Obama: Obama135: Buried or cremated: Cremated 134: Singing or Dancing: Singing 133: Coach or Chanel: I don’t care at all

132: Kat McPhee or Taylor Hicks: I don’t know D:131: Small town or Big city: Big City130: Wal-Mart or Target:Target129: Ben Stiller or Adam Sandler: Adam I guess 128: Manicure or Pedicure: Neither. Not about that life 127: East Coast or West Coast: East Coast (Florida, specifically)126: Your Birthday or Christmas: They’re like a week apart so I generally celebrate them both at the same time, tbh125: Chocolate or Flowers: Chocolate 124: Disney or Six Flags: DISNEY123: Yankees or Red Sox: Don’t care[ Here’s What I Think About ]122: War: I wish there was some way that it could be avoided, but the way that history has shaped us, it is inevitable 121: George Bush: Fuck you. 120: Gay Marriage: Thank god it’s legal now jesus christ 119: The presidential election: What kind of bullshit was that? Why is America like this? Electoral college? irrelevant 118: Abortion: Your body is your body and you have my unconditional support in whatever is best for you117: MySpace: I actually never used MySpace (1000% honesty)116: Reality TV: I like paranormal TV shows like Ghost Adventures and Ghost Hunters and all that. Anything else is okay, but I get annoyed with it quickly 115: Parents: We have a very very complex relationship. They don’t respect my gender and have a horrible habit of snooping through my things, both like things and my online life (lit). and they can be controlling and all that. But I really want to believe all of the things they’re doing is done with my best interest at heart. They could be so much worse, I suppose. Plus they gave me my sister so that’s great 114: Back stabbers: Why. Please don’t. 113: Ebay: My dude, if I’m desperate enough, I’ll go anywhere for a good price. Or if I need quick money for obscure items 112: Facebook: Annoying as fuck omg111: Work: I hate sonic!!!110: My Neighbors: I have never met them before in my life. If they were standing near me in a crowd, I’d never know109: Gas Prices: They’re very high, but honestly, I get gas as little as possible, so I save enough to make sure that I can get a full tank every time 108: Designer Clothes: If you got the money, go for it 107: College: Why did I do this to myself :/106: Sports: I love sports!!!!!105: My family: My sister is my everything. I love her more than life itself. Everyone else can fuck off tbh.104: The future: Everytime I think about the future I kinda want to die [ Last time I ]103: Hugged someone: Like an hour ago I hugged my friend Olive when I gave her a present 102: Last time you ate: I’m eating a brownie as I type this 101: Saw someone I haven’t seen in awhile: Ummmm I met an old friend for Mexican a few months ago. I hadn’t seen her in years 100: Cried in front of someone: I cried watching a phan video with Ash and Sarah the other day. A real cry? I have no idea 99: Went to a movie theater: I visited Sharon at work a couple weeks ago.98: Took a vacation: Ahhhh last summer 97: Swam in a pool: Last summer 96: Changed a diaper: Never 95: Got my nails done: Years ago. I have no concept of time94: Went to a wedding: When I was extremely young93: Broke a bone: A couple years ago92: Got a peircing: Ummm I only have my ears pierced but I started gauging my ears a few weeks ago!91: Broke the law: I got really fucking high Friday night 90: Texted: like 2 minutes ago[ MISC ]89: Who makes you laugh the most: Either Sharon or Sarah 88: Something I will really miss when I leave home is: @ebsharon @littlest-hellspawn ,my sister & my cat87: The last movie I saw: I saw Perks of Being a Wallflower a few days ago kinda 86: The thing that I’m looking forward to the most: I want to start T soon85: The thing im not looking forward to: Telling my parents that I’m going to start T and that they will either respect that or leave 84: People call me: Like nicknames? Trash, Meme Lord, Sammy83: The most difficult thing to do is: Exist82: I have gotten a speeding ticket: once 81: My zodiac sign is: Capricorn80: The first person i talked to today was: @littlest-hellspawn79: First time you had a crush: I have no idea at all. Elementary school I guess?78: The one person who i can’t hide things from: Mmmm I think I can fool anyone if I wanted to 77: Last time someone said something you were thinking: @ifyouonlyknewthehalfofit and I say the same joke at the same time constantly it’s horrifiying 76: Right now I am talking to: Sarah and Ash75: What are you going to do when you grow up: AHHHHHHHHHHHH I want to be a novelist!74: I have/will get a job: at sonic73: Tomorrow: So much shit to do!!!!72: Today: Sleep71: Next Summer: Definitely moving out 70: Next Weekend: Work69: I have these pets: I have a cat, my sister has a cat, and my parents have 2 dogs68: The worst sound in the world: Anything that’s loud and unexpected 67: The person that makes me cry the most is: Oh god. I’m don’t cry alot, so no one I guess? 66: People that make you happy: @ebsharon @eldershadow13 @littlest-hellspawn @ifyouonlyknewthehalfofit @marcy665 @prince-of-wind @buckeyewarr1or2 @serenitymasogni @insert-my-clever-url-here and so many other people :)65: Last time I cried: Oh god. Like a real cry? I don’t remember to be honest. Within the last few weeks 64: My friends are: wonderful63: My computer is: slow62: My School: is stressful61: My Car: is doing her best60: I lose all respect for people who: won’t own up to their mistakes. Try to ruin relationships. Use their mental illness to justify abuse or manipulation.59: The movie I cried at was: I cried like a child the first time I watched Big Hero Six 58: Your hair color is: black57: TV shows you watch: Gravity Falls, Hannibal, Dexter, Criminal Minds, SVU, Soul Eater, Inuyasha, Ghost Adventures, and so many more ahhhhhhh56: Favorite web site: probably ao355: Your dream vacation:Disney World, or the beach 54: The worst pain I was ever in was: When I was a sophomore I tore a muscle in my back. That was lit 53: How do you like your steak cooked: I’m a vegetarian :)52: My room is: depends on my state of mind tbh51: My favorite celebrity is: Dan and Phil currently 50: Where would you like to be: Disney World 49: Do you want children: Maybe idk48: Ever been in love: Yes47: Who’s your best friend: @ebsharon obviously46: More guy friends or girl friends: Girls I guess. 45: One thing that makes you feel great is: praise for my writing 44: One person that you wish you could see right now: @ebsharon43: Do you have a 5 year plan: I have vague goals. Nothing specific 42: Have you made a list of things to do before you die: Kinda of. Not officially41: Have you pre-named your children: Yes 40: Last person I got mad at: Probably an ex of mine 39: I would like to move to: Florida 38: I wish I was a professional: writer [ My Favorites ]37: Candy: Dark chocolate36: Vehicle: Don’t have one35: President: Obama 34: State visited: Florida 33: Cellphone provider: AT&T32: Athlete: Abby Womback31: Actor: I dunno maybe Mads Mikkelson?30: Actress: Jeez ummmm no answer 29: Singer: Brendan Urie28: Band: Twenty One Pilots27: Clothing store: Hot Topic or Forever 21 26: Grocery store: Target25: TV show: Gravity Falls!24: Movie: Lilo & Stitch23: Website: not tumblr 22: Animal: I love all animals 21: Theme park: Disney World lmao20: Holiday: New Years 19: Sport to watch: Football or Soccer 18: Sport to play: SOCCER 17: Magazine: None 16: Book: SO MANY WHY 15: Day of the week: Friday14: Beach: Tybee Island!13: Concert attended: Hannah Montana but I was extremely young and haven’t been to a concert in many years 12: Thing to cook: COOKIES FUCK YOU SARAH 11: Food: French fries 10: Restaurant: Olive Garden or Panera Bread 9: Radio station: None 8: Yankee candle scent: I have no idea at all7: Perfume: I use Old Spice Fiji cologne6: Flower: Dogwood flowers (I have a dogwood flower tattoo!)5: Color: PURPLE4: Talk show host: ????No clue????3: Comedian: Brandon Calvillo (does that count?)2: Dog breed: Pit Bull1: Did you answer all these truthfully? Yep

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castielsskyfall · 7 years

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i was tagged my @courfairyac and i’m bored so here you go

1: Are you named after someone? my middle name, after my grand-grandmother

2: When is the last time you cried? surprisingly enough it’s been at least two weeks since the last time i cried?! i’ve been going for the ‘stare at the wall and wait to die’ approach lately

3: Do you like your handwriting? not really but it’s acceptable when i put effort into it

4: What is your favorite lunch meat? is this a typo? i don’t really have a favourite lunch meat ... or meal

5: Do you have kids? no and i don’t really see myself ever having any

6: If you were another person, would you be friends with you? hell no. i know a person with a similiar personality and i can’t stand her

7: Do you use sarcasm? i would never

8: Do you still have your tonsils? yes

9: Would you bungee jump? i don’t think so. it’s too close to reality and the chance of survival if something goes wrong are too high. Skydiving on the other hands is surreal and wonderful, lots of fun too and the view is breathtaking

10: What is your favorite kind of cereal? something with chocolate

11: Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? yes. how would i get them off otherwise? wtf

12: Do you think you’re a strong person? I can carry rather heavy objects which others would often need two people for. I’m still kicking after years of abuse but I’m too weak to move out of the environment and wish i would cease to exist instead of facing my life so ‘no’ for the emotional strength lol

13: What is your favorite ice cream flavour? Tiramisu

14: What is the first thing you notice about people? i’m notoriously unaware of my surroundings. maybe their shoes? i tend to stare at the ground a lot

15: Red or pink? Depends entirely on which shade of red or pink we’re talking about. Magenta is nice

16: What is the least favorite physical thing you like about yourself? the least fav i LIKE? what? hell buddy i can’t stand my physically appearance like at all. the only okay thing is my eye colour in the right light

17: What color pants and shoes are you wearing now? i’m at home so i’m not wearing shoes (they’d be black) and i’m wearing black tights if that counts

18: What was the last thing you ate? crispbread with butter. they have a lovely variety of crispbread in denmark

19: What are you listening to right now? live recording of the Sabaton concert at wacken 2015

20: If you were a crayon, what color would you be? l'd say light green because i love it but in reality i’d be grey or black

21: Favorite smell? hot chocolate, rain on asphalt, wood

22: Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone? my grandmum

23: Favorite sport to watch? i’m not a big sports person but i’ve always enjoyed figure skating and show jumping, american football is fun too

24: Hair color? natural blond, ginger/strawberry blonde usually, right now a dark brownish red after a failed attempt to dye it brown

25: Eye color? mostly blue with some specs of other colours

26: Do you wear contacts? no. and i should be wearing my glasses more regularly than i am

27: Favourite food to eat? everything with rice is good, preferably with vegetables, nice n spicy

28: Scary movies or comedy? i get crazy scared and paranoid to the point where my friends had to drive me home because i was scared of walking alone... so comedy it is

29: Last movie you watched? Zootopia (rewatch with family)

30: What color shirt are you wearing? black, covered in dog fur

31: Summer or winter? winter for sure. i’d like to cancel summer

32: Hugs or kisses? inappropriately long hugs with the right persons

33: What book are you currently reading? Silence of the Lambs, Game of Thrones, several novel sized fanfictions (bless you, writers)

34: Who do you miss right now? at the moment no one really. my gerbil who passed away a year ago would be nice company right now

35: What is on your mouse pad? my mouse? it doesn’t have a design on it, it’s plain black with purple edges and it’s sturdy so i can use it on my bed

36: What is the last TV program you watched? Hannibal NBC (rewatch)

37: What is the best sound? Drums at a live concert, storms, utter and complete silence, lightsaber sounds

38: Rolling Stones or The Beatles? Rolling Stones all day, every day

39: What is the furthest you have ever traveled? Singapore

40: Do you have a special talent? buddy i don’t have any talents?! I can hold a pencil with my eyelids. does that count? i’m good at making people believe i enjoy socialising and value their company

41: Where were you born? in the north of germany

#long post for ts #kathy for ts #tagging games #about me #(reblogging this to my side blog bc it's more personal)#negativity cw

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andrewnstewart · 7 years

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I’ve got a lot of opinions. Anyone who follows me on Facebook or Twitter or in real life knows this. I constantly want to talk about things that are going on in the world of entertainment, but I need an outlet. That’s what this is for. Every week, I’ll give you my thoughts and impressions on the biggest pieces of entertainment news, from trailers, to promotional images, to breaking news stories. I’ll even provide short reviews or impressions of the things I’m watching, reading, playing, and listening to every week. So sit back, relax, and get swept up in the swirling vortex that is… Opinionado!

Film:

Justice League (Trailer 1)

Whoo boy. Starting off with a doozy, huh? This was probably the most anticipated trailer on the planet. Even before Batman v Superman’s release, fans and critics alike have been wondering “What the hell is that Justice League movie going to look like?” Turns out, the answer is “Like a Zack Snyder film”. It’s got the incoherent action, the muted colors, overall grimy texture, and the copious amounts of slow-mo. The only thing this doesn’t have is Malick-like shots of wonder and Christ imagery. I’ve watched this thing a few times now and tonally it’s just all over the place. The film LOOKS exactly like a sequel to BvS would be expected to look, but they’ve sprinkled in a bunch of “light-hearted” attempts at humor (some of which works and some of which doesn’t) and layered the whole thing in a cheesy, rock-version of The Beatles’ “Come Together” because apparently Beastie Boys’ “Unite” would have been too on the nose. Look, it’s no secret that I’m not a fan of how Warner Bros. and Zack Snyder have handled the DC Extended Universe. I want them to succeed, because I actually like DC Comics and their characters and storylines, but I also want them to fail so that they can just start the whole thing over from scratch and do it the right way. I have no idea if Wonder Woman will be good (although the skeptic in me says to not get your hopes up), but I’m almost positive that Justice League will not be a good film. I hope I’m wrong – I actually like what they’ve done with Aquaman and the Flash, and I think Cavill, Affleck, and Gadot are actually a great central trinity – but man, some parts of this trailer look really bad! Cyborg is just awful on every level (is his costume still rendering?) and the set pieces in this thing just look so dreary. It’s like someone took Return of the King and turned down the saturation. And really, “Come Together”? Damn.

Spider-Man: Homecoming (Trailer 2)

“If you’re nothing without this suit, then you shouldn’t have it.” CHILLS. Man, I am so ready for a good Spider-Man movie, and I really hope that’s what this is. It’s not the Marvel film I’m most excited about this year (that honour goes to Thor: Ragnarok), but I’m cautiously optimistic. I think that Tom Holland is a great Peter Parker, and I’m geeking out that Spider-Man will get to be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I mean, could anyone else sell that “Friendly neighborhood Spider-Man” line the way that Robert Downey Jr. sells it? I don’t think so. I love the whole “John Hughes with superpowers” thing, especially since I just saw the same thing done quite effectively in Power Rangers. We haven’t see much from the extended cast yet (remember that Donald Glover, Martin Starr, Hannibal Buress, Tyne Daly, Kenneth Choi, Tony Revolori, and Logan-Marshall-Green are all in this movie and I think we’ve seen glimpses of maybe2 of them in the two trailers released thus far), but I love the chemistry between Holland’s Peter and Jacob Batalon’s Ned. I’m even excited for the Vulture, and I don’t like the Vulture as a villain. I haven’t been a big fan of any of his iterations, be it revenge-seeking engineer, youth-sucking vampire, acid-spitting mutant or whatever, but I think this works. If anyone can pull this off, it’s Michael “Birdman” Keaton himself, and they’ve actually designed a Vulture suit that looks appropriately badass, especially when paired with that vintage military flight jacket. I’m excited to see where they take this whole thing.

A Ghost Story (Trailer 1)

Every now and then, there are movies that I hear enough good things about that I decide to abstain from watching their trailers. I did this for Arrival, I did it for Split (after seeing the initial trailer), I’m doing it for Colossal, and now I’m going to do it for A Ghost Story. So no, I haven’t watched this trailer yet, but I’m been assured that it’s a good one. Watch it, or don’t. Your choice.

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (Trailer 2)

Man, I have no idea what to make of this movie, but I think I love it? It’s like Terry Gilliam, Baz Luhrmann, and Guillermo Del Toro got together to direct a pastiche of Star Wars, Jupiter Ascending, Moulin Rouge, Guardians of the Galaxy, John Carter, The Fifth Element, and Doctor Who. It’s so wacky and colorful and fun. I have absolutely no familiarity with the source material, but even if it fails completely on a plot and/or characters front, I need to see it on the biggest screen possible on opening night.

A Dark Song (Trailer 1)

I don’t have much to say about this one other than, uh, creepy. This looks to be right up my alley. I believe we’re going through a bit of a horror renaissance right now, and this looks like a strong contender to join the ranks of It Follows, The Babadook, The Witch, Get Out, and the rest.

It (Trailer 1)

Nope nope nope nope nope nope NOPE. That was my initial reaction to this trailer. Actually, I think my initial reaction was “holy shit”. But that doesn’t matter. What matters is that this looks absolutely terrifying. I’m haunted by the image I saw as a child of a clown in a sewer grate, and this brings that right back to the surface. I get chills watching this thing. I know people are upset that Cary Fukunaga walked away from this project because they wouldn’t let him make the movie he wanted to make, but that doesn’t necessarily damn the movie. We were all upset about Edgar Wright leaving Ant-Man, but that movie turned out great. I’m not saying that Fukunaga’s It wouldn’t have been better, but that doesn’t mean that this one will be bad. Pennywise looks insanely creepy and the movie looks like it has been very well shot. I even kind of want to read the book now, which is insane, because I’m pretty sure it’s like, 8000 pages long.

Tomb Raider (Promo)

I mean, she looks great. That’s my opinion on this. She looks good. That’s really all we know, but it’s a good sign, right?

Sony Is Making Their Own Marvel Cinematic Universe (News)

If you haven’t already heard, this past month, Sony announced plans to release two new comic book movies in 2018 – an R-rated Venom film and a Black Cat/Silver Sable team-up film. If you don’t know who any of these characters are, that’s okay – most people who aren’t Spider-Man fans wouldn’t recognize them, which is why it’s weird that Sony is betting hundreds of millions of dollars that people will flock to the theaters next year to see them. Back when Sony was still producing those decidedly not-amazing Amazing Spider-Man films, they had plans for a grand web of interlocking Spider-Man films – a Spider-Man Cinematic Universe, if you will. They were in development on a Sinister Six film, a Venom film, and a female-led Spider-Man film. And then the Sony hack happened, and all of these details leaked out, and Sony began to tank. They ended up teaming with Marvel Studios to produce a new series of Spider-Man films that would tie into Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, the first of which, Spider-Man: Homecoming, comes out in July. We all assumed that Sony’s dream of a Spider-Man cinematic universe had died, because it just doesn’t really make sense to do that without Spider-Man. Well, you know what they say about assuming, right? As it turns out, Sony is charging full steam ahead of producing a number of Spider-Man spin-off films that will be, in no way, associated with Spider-Man: Homecoming or the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And that’s certainly… a choice. This is… this is maybe one of the more misguided decisions I’ve seen a studio make recently. I mean, I think DC is making a ton of mistakes with their cinematic universe, but at least they have access to all of their characters. Venom was designed to be Spider-Man’s foil. Black Cat was introduced as a love interest for Spidey. What are these characters without their shared history with Spider-Man? Imagine if DC made a Catwoman movie that had nothing to do with Bat-what? Oh, they did that already? Well how did it do? Oh. OH. Well… yeah. Then I expect these to do about as well as that did. Good luck Sony. You’ll need it.

Joss Whedon is Directing a Batgirl Movie (News)

Chances are if you know me, you already know how I feel about this news. My feelings towards the DC Extended Universe can be summed up with one Shania Twain song:

As I’ve said before, I’m torn on the DCEU – on the one hand, I’d love to see good movies based on DC characters, but on the other hand, I don’t want to see future movies saddled with the garbage continuity they’ve established thus far. I want a fresh start. Rebuild it from the ground up. Don’t build your home on a dubious foundation like Batman v Superman. Alas, Suicide Squad made enough money to keep this failed experiment afloat and I’m sure Wonder Woman and Justice League will help matters, regardless of their quality. With each passing day, I’m more and more convinced that we’re stuck with what we’ve got, but I can’t shake the feeling that everything Warner Bros. is doing is misguided. Did you know there are currently 18 DC films in various stages of development? Of those 18, only 6 have dates, and only 3 of those 6 have officially entered production. It’s absolutely bonkers. There is constantly so much drama going on behind the scenes of these things – the rumor mill is constantly churning, and it would be easy to just disregard it all if Warner Bros. didn’t have a history of driving talent away from their DC franchises (I’m looking at you The Flash). I’m not even sure it’s worth formulating an opinion over Whedon’s Batgirl film because the chances of a) it actually happening and b) Whedon being involved are so slim that it feels pointless. Will I watch a Batgirl film directed by Joss Whedon? Absolutely. I’ll watch anything by Joss Whedon. Would I rather he not make a Batgirl film and do something else instead? Absolutely. Will I get my wish? Probably! Who knows? Come see me in a year if Whedon is still attached to this stupid thing.

Review – Ghost in the Shell (2017)

Look, there’s been a lot of controversy surrounding this anime adaptation and the whitewashing it contains. I won’t defend it, but I also understand the decisions that lead to this point. I’m not going to say anymore on that here because frankly, I have no authority to do so. I also don’t have the authority to speak on this film as an adaptation. I’m not a big anime guy. I haven’t seen any of the source material. In fact, I skipped out on watching the original film specifically because I wanted to judge Ghost in the Shell on its own merits. So what did I think? I thought it was good! Not great, just good. I enjoyed my time with it. It’s not going to win any awards for plot or characterization – it raises some interesting questions that it never gets around to answering – but it sure looks nice. The production design is just fantastic. The effects, the sets, the cinematography – this is a nice film to look at it. I kind of want to see it again in IMAX for that reason alone. If you’re looking for some entertaining eye candy, you could do a lot worse than Ghost in the Shell. If you’re looking for a deep, philosophical sci-fi film that’s going to blow your mind, look elsewhere.

Television:

Black Lightning Gets a Costume (Promo)

In case you weren’t aware, The CW is getting a fifth (FIFTH!) DC superhero show in Black Lightning. It’s unclear as of now whether or not Black Lightning would exist as a part of The CW’s Arrowverse, as it was initially developed for Fox, who passed on the script. The pilot is currently filming in Atlanta and we now have our first look at Cress Williams in costume as Black Lightning, and it’s… busy. Aesthetically, it actually fits in well with the rest of The CW’s superhero shows. They continue to go in a completely different direction than Marvel Television, who seem intent on downplaying as many costume elements as they can (just check out the leaked set photos from the Inhumans). Many have remarked that this would be a better costume for the Inhumans’ Black Bolt, but… we’ll get to that when we’ve got an official still from that production.

ReBoot Reboot is Official (News)

As a kid, I adored Reboot. The first computer animated TV series, ReBoot was revolutionary from an industry standpoint, but it was also revolutionary to me from a storytelling standpoint. ReBoot, along with its sister-series Beast Wars (or Beasties, for us Canadians) showed me that kids show didn’t have to be dumbed down. Both series’ featured dark, mature storylines, with character deaths and plot twists. A lot of my storytelling proclivities were formed during this period and they greatly influenced me. So it’s with a heavy heart that I must announce that ReBoot is returning as a CGI/live-action hybrid. Who is this for? People have been clamoring for more ReBoot for years, and every now and then we’ll hear something about an eventual ReBoot reboot, but now it’s officially official and I don’t think it’s what anyone wants. Instead of a straight sequel or a re-imaging, we’re getting some weird thing about teens who play an MMO and get tasked with protecting… cyberspace or something. I don’t know. It sounds really stupid. One of the character’s names is “Goog’z”. GOOG’Z! Apparently the original characters will play some sort of role, but I just don’t really have any interest in seeing human characters. Am I the only one? I hope I’m wrong! But I’m never wrong. My opinions are always right (re: DCEU).

Legion Season 1 (Impressions)

I recently finished the first season of FX’s Legion, and… y’all should watch Legion. It is such a unique, gem of a show. I don’t want to spoil any of the weird, little things that make it so special, but I will say that the acting, the music, and the production values are all top-notch. It quickly became one of my favorite currently airing programs. Things start off weird and only get weirder, but the payoff is worth it. This is a Noah Hawley (Fargo) show based on the X-Men franchise. I shouldn’t have to convince you to watch it.

Attack on Titan Season 2 Premiere (Impressions)

It’s time. Time… for anime! I’ve never been a big anime fan, but one of the few shows that I had actually watched was Attack on Titan. I go to anime for weird, crazy things that I can’t get from American films and TV shows, and Attack on Titan fits that bill. It takes place in a world in which humanity has been driven into near-extinction by a race of mindless, titanic, naked men. Yeah, you read that correctly. The remnants of humanity hide behind 3 massive, concentric walls that protect them from these titans, but they’re forced to fight when a colossal titan breaks through the gate. They fight using these aerial maneuvering devices that utilize gas-powered harpoons attached to ropes to swing through cities and forests like Spider-Man. It’s as crazy as it sounds. It’s ridiculous, intense, disturbing, and graphically violent. I love it. After a 3+ year wait, season 2 has finally premiered, and the insanity has continued. There are a couple great twists in the first episode and I can’t wait to see where things go from here.

Games:

Destiny 2 (Worldwide Reveal Trailer)

I, like many others, have a love/hate relationship with Destiny (both the game and the universal force). Prior to its release, I had it in my mind that we were getting something along the lines of “epic space opera of Mass Effect meets combat of Halo”. What I didn’t expect was “first-person sci-fi Diablo with less story”. It’s a very nice looking game with interesting art design, it’s got a good world with plenty of lore to discover, and the gameplay actually feels great – it’s just that none of that ever coalesced into a really great whole. The pieces are (mostly) there, but they were never arranged properly. The fun was mired by confusing systems and weird restrictions. I think there is a great game lurking somewhere in Destiny (and I’ve certainly sunk enough hours into it), so I’m hopeful that Bungie figures things out with Destiny 2. I think I like this trailer? The tone is a little off though; it feels like it’s trying way too hard to be whatever it thinks people want. I’m holding off judgment until we learn more about what the game actually is and how it differs from the first entry.

Music:

Kendrick Lamar – “Humble”

Okay, first of all, the song is straight fire. Second, does anyone else feel like Kendrick watched Beyonce’s Lemonade and thought “I can do that”? Not that this 3-minute video necessarily stands alongside Beyonce’s opus, but it certainly seems to be inspired by it. The video is filled with fascinating imagery and interesting camera shots. I’m not smart enough to begin to understand what any of it means, but it sure looks great, doesn’t it? It inspires hope in me that I’ll actually enjoy Kendrick’s new album after feeling let down by To Pimp A Butterfly. Yeah, that’s right. Come at my haters.

Broken Social Scene – “Halfway Home”

I was a huge Broken Social Scene fan back in high school, and they, along with Arcade Fire, basically shaped my taste in music during the mid-to-late 2000’s. I was a fan of just about anything the Arts & Crafts label released, and at one point I was basically buying all of it (even though I ended up with many CD’s I disliked and would never listen to again). I thought that I had outgrown Broken Social Scene, but it sure brings a smile to my face to see them all performing on stage again. BSS concerts are a special experience, because it’s literally just a group of friends playing music together on stage. There’s a purity and an intimacy to it that you don’t get from big, packaged concerts. I’m not sure I really dig the song all that much, but I’m glad that Broken Social Scene is back regardless. “Friendship ladies and gentlemen, friendship!”

The start of a new series in which I share my opinions on the entertainment news of the week. I’ve got a lot of opinions. Anyone who follows me on Facebook or Twitter or in real life knows this.

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