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bottleshopper · 10 months

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I've had enough.

Hey, it's me.

Sorry I haven't been posting much. I decided to take a break from my socials. Consider this a clean slate. Imagine this post as a retcon, and everything from before now is of dubious canonicity in the life of Felix Polanski. I'm a new bottle, baby.

Anyway, hence the posts name; I've had enough. I am so tired. Of what, you may be asking?

The fucking Stardust fandom. Holy shit. Never before have I seen a fandom so good at butchering their beloved cast. Have they no shame? They constantly reduce the characters down to one essential trait and it's all they ever fucking post about. Yes, we know Nova likes waffles. Why must it be the only thing we ever talk about regarding her? The Stardust fandom needs some fucking sense knocked into them. And it is time a TRUE AND HONEST fan of the franchise shows these fakers how it is done.

I AM WRITING A FANFICTION. It will be my masterpiece. It will be about how Nova deals with her trauma from the first three films. I will dissect her mind and show these shameless "fans" real shame. Your brutal butchering of my childhood will NOT stand any longer.

Yeah. That is what I wanted to announce. I hope to start posting again. Have a good day.

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bottleshopper · 1 year

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Do you know who's Bryce??? I just wanna know you look so similar to him!!!!!

I just saw this question, and what the fuck?

How do you...

I swear, some of you are stalking me. How do you guys know what's going on in my life? I can't be THAT obvious about it, can I?

It's like my life is a story, and people know exactly what's going on. That's weird to think about though.

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bottleshopper · 2 years

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Funny story.

Hi, apologies for not posting in a while. I haven't had time to update my socials, maintaining a relationship and keeping up with work has been much more important, but I thought this warranted a post.

So, I was cleaning up the library before I closed it for the night, and I was listening to my favorite radio podcast "Scriptless". They're basically a free for all in terms of topics, you can send in just about anything and they manage to talk about it for hours. On a particularly emotional night (I forget how long ago), I sent in an anonymous question that was simply "How do I stop being sad?"

Looking back on it, it was pathetic. Turning to a radio station in my darkest hour is NOT something I want to repeat. But anyways, I was cleaning, listening to Scriptless, and they RESPONDED to my question. I thought I sent it MONTHS ago, must've been a rerun or something.

I don't really NEED the advice anymore, I've been doing a lot better since then, but it was a really insightful discussion, I feel like past me would've needed to hear it. Is it embarrassing? A little bit, but I hope that anyone else listening to it that night got something out of it. Some people just need an uplifting message.

On that note, I bid you all farewell for now, as I've said, relationship and work. We're binging Stardust Chronicles again tonight. I love him.

Ciao.

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bottleshopper · 2 years

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Inner conflict.

Ever since the night of the party, I've felt... strange. Like I need to get my life together, if that makes sense. A feeling that shit could go down at any given moment and I can't really PREVENT that.

I mean, I have it good. I run my local library, it's a well paying job. I have a nice house, all of that. I guess I'm more concerned in the social category.

I have already sent Rachel an extensive message of emotional gratitude, something I was basically shaking in my boots doing. I've never talked to anyone like that, well, ever. Oddly enough, she really appreciated it. It made me happy. I feel like we're closer now.

But my main conflict with social stuff is, to put it bluntly; romance. So that guy I went out with, right? I've been thinking about properly asking him on a date. Felix Polanski? Pursuing a relationship? I know, it sounds mad.

We've been talking back and forth for a while, and I think he's nice. Should I go for it?

THIS DID NOT COME FROM SEEING THOSE TWO GUYS HOLDING HANDS LAST NIGHT, I SWEAR.

Okay, maybe it came from it a LITTLE BIT. I am TOUCH STARVED, DO NOT LOOK AT ME.

...I'd like to hold that guys hand.

I think I need to go. I have shared too much.

I could just leave this in the drafts if I wanted to, but for some reason I'm not going to.

Pressing post, right now, once I stop typing.

Did you know I'm good at stalling?

Fuck.

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bottleshopper · 2 years

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I know I said I was going to bed, but...

I feel like I take my friends for granted sometimes. I don't usually like talking about this stuff, but they're all so cool, they aren't afraid to be themselves, and then there's just, me. Who tends to ignore them in favor of other things.

My friends love me, they're constantly looking out for me. I wish I could do the same. After tonight, after everything that's happened, I want to try being there for them more. I'm not good at giving advice, but... I want to listen. I don't want them to think I hate them, because I don't.

I don't want to be afraid to be myself, they're never afraid of that. I just want to be an idiot like the rest of them, loosen myself up, but I feel like I'm put under so much... expectation. From who? I don't know... MYSELF?

I'm probably going to regret posting this in the morning, but I don't care. I wish I could just be better.

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bottleshopper · 2 years

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I'm home.

That party was... Well...

It was really nice at first. I think I made a new friend? I'm not exactly sure what he thinks of me. We bickered about Stardust for a bit, and even though his taste in movies is downright ATROCIOUS and he didn't take my label advice that one time (WHICH I'M STILL A BIT SALTY ABOUT), I think he was nice, I want to talk to him again sometime.

I was having a genuinely good time. I was smiling, laughing, things I don't normally do, and then IT happened.

A bunch of people showed up uninvited and tried pressuring my new friend into drinking, despite the fact he was CLEARLY freaking the fuck out. I wanted to sock that controller scumbag right in the nose, but my friend Rachel did that for me.

What Rachel ALSO did was SCREAM THEIR FUCKING LUNGS OUT, telling EVERYONE to get out after they tried chanting to make that guy drink a giant ass bottle of alcohol, after that the party was uh, very awkward.

But you know what the cherry on top was? LIAM PLECAK WAS THERE, AGAIN! AND HE'S FRIENDS WITH MY NEW FRIEND! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? Small world we live in. I think I saw them holding hands? I don't want to make any ASSUMPTIONS, affection comes in many different forms, but... uh, yeah.

I'm kind of glad Kevin didn't go, the poor guy probably would've panicked. I stopped by his place on my way home to check up on him, but he was at work. Guess that's another reason he couldn't make it.

Overall, the day was mixed. I think I had a good one though. I'm just worried about Rachel... and Leo... and... everyone.

I think I'm going to go to bed now.

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bottleshopper · 2 years

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Leaving to the party now. Man, the look on Rachel’s face is going to be TOO good.

Prepare yourself, world. For I’ve spent my recent paycheck on a fucking hot dog costume.

I’ll update everyone on the party after.

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bottleshopper · 2 years

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Hotdog costume. Wear that

That is…

Really funny actually. Most of these costume requests have been… Subpar. This was the first one to actually make me smirk. Might have to go with this one if I don’t get anything better. Thank you.

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bottleshopper · 2 years

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UPDATE: He's gonna watch it again.

Awesome.

Now I have to make sure we have snacks. Another thing to add to my list of chores.

Well, it's for Stardust. And Kevin.

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bottleshopper · 2 years

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Kevin thinks Stardust 3 is bad.

So, I was showing my friend Kevin the Stardust Chronicles series because he said he was interested, and he said Stardust 3 was the WORST one.

I can appreciate Kevin going into this franchise with an open mind, he was quite fond of the first film and seemed to enjoy the second one, but disliking the third one I feel COMPLETELY goes against everything the series has been building up.

Perhaps I can understand not liking the ending, I mean; it WAS left on an open end, but come ON. He didn't like the whole thing! It's kind of sad, honestly. I've never seen that guy so talkative over ANYTHING before. I'm a bit offended that THIS was what got him to talk.

Maybe I'll get him to rewatch it once work stops being a bitch. WHY DO I HAVE TO WORK SO MUCH? I'M A GOD DAMN LIBRARIAN. But I digress, Kevin WILL like Stardust 3. He just needs a push in the right direction.

#stardust 3 sweep #stardust chronicles #kevin has mediocre taste #thank god he has me #movie watching #movie binge #friend #what a shame #movie discussion #stardust 3

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bottleshopper · 2 years

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Oh god.

Hey, Bottleshoppers. Sorry for being out lately, I've been looking at your costume ideas and shit, but I've been caught up in... stuff. I've been seeing my friend Kevin a lot more, so it's been busy. But that's not why I'm writing today. SOMETHING WEIRD HAPPENED.

Okay so, I attend this club every week. It's a movie club and we talk about movies we watched during that week.

Of course, I watched Stardust Chronicles. I may be fixating a bit right now. But that's not the point here.

There's this new guy in the club, at first I didn't think much of him, honestly I'm more prone to disliking people I barely know. But... HE WATCHED STARDUST AS WELL? I HAVEN'T MET ANYBODY ELSE IN THE BAY AREA WHO LIKES STARDUST AS WELL!

We talked about it for hours, we started annoying the rest of the film club eventually, ha. But after, we went out for drinks, and it's one of the first times I've ever just... Put my phone down and talked to someone. At the end of the day, we exchanged numbers.

DID I GO ON A DATE? WAS THAT A DATE? I CAN'T KEEP MY COMPOSURE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. WAS. THAT. A. DATE?

Well, uh, yeah. That happened. I'm not sure what to make of this development. I've finally met someone who doesn't think I'm annoying as hell. This is horrible.

I do not want to be in love, not like this. IT'S SUCH A CLICHE TROPE! WHY COULDN'T WE HAD MET ON A FORUM OR SOMETHING? WAIT, THAT'S ALSO A TROPE, FUCK! HOW DO YOU FALL IN LOVE IN OBSCURE WAYS?

BOTTLESHOPPER SIGNING OFF.

#fellow stardust enjoyer #freaking out #i do not want to fall in love #not like this #what the hell do i do #its so basic #GOD #rambling #ranting

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bottleshopper · 2 years

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I never really got to watch the Stardust Chronicle movies, so everything I hear from other people is just what I go with. I've heard some talking about how the second movie was slightly better than the third, and I wanted to know what you thought about that statement?

I think the second movie is a close second in terms of quality. The third film is the one that wraps up this masterpiece of a trilogy, finally putting all of the puzzles in place and giving the TRUE FANS a satisfying conclusion. I said the second movie was weird in my previous Stardust Chronicles post, but not because it was BAD, it’s just a COMPLETE DEVIATION of the regular formula. The second film focuses entirely on Kyle’s life, giving context for why he acts the way he does.

Bad home life, shitty mother. INCREDIBLY low self esteem, this guy HATES himself. There’s a lot of subtext in the movie, so most important details are things you’d have to analyze for. That’s why the second film is the least enjoyed of the 3, not only because it ditches a previously established formula but also because it’s too difficult to take it all in on your first watch through. Maybe that was a strategic advertising scheme on the directors part? If people didn’t understand the movie they’d go back and watch it again? I don’t know and frankly I try not to think about it. I don’t like Stardust for its economic benefits or whatever the fuck, I like it because it’s a piece of ART. A PIECE OF ART NOT MANY TRULY UNDERSTAND.

Overall, I think Stardust 2 is better than Stardust 1, but nowhere near as good as 3. However, to truly enjoy 3 I do think watching the previous instalments is advised. I guess the REAL antagonist in Stardust Chronicles II was Kyle’s life. LOL. Stardust humour.

#stardust chronicles #stardust 3 sweep #good movie #movie review #analysis #movie analysis #anon ask #i know what i’m talking about

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bottleshopper · 2 years

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House of Misery episode 18 review.

This post contains some possibly sensitive contents? Mainly divorce. So heed that warning if that’s a discomfort or anything.

So, I just watched episode 18 of House of Misery. Incase you weren’t in the know, House of Misery is a cartoon about a girl trying to make it through high school with her parents separated. It’s a much more serious show than what I usually watch. It’s pretty obscure, you probably wouldn’t know about it.

Episode 18 was about the main character Coral deciding to run away from home, inviting her best friend on a road trip across the states with her. The first half of the episode is pretty funny, you don’t know WHY Coral suddenly decided to go across the states, but it makes for a lot of funny interactions between Coral and her friend Charlie.

Eventually though, the road trip becomes a test of their friendship as they begin having disagreements. I think the transition into the more serious tone was done extraordinarily, it didn’t feel forced. It was a natural progression of events. Charlie isn’t even MAD at Coral, she just wants to know why Coral’s been acting so weird.

Turns out the entire episode was Coral trying to avoid personal shit, she ran away because she couldn’t handle family drama anymore, she didn’t see any other way out than to just hightail out of there, Charlie was incredibly understanding. Honestly, their heart to heart made me cry a bit, and I NEVER cry at shows.

The episode ended with them returning home, and Coral deciding to confront her mother about her problems. It ended on a cliffhanger, I am super nervous for what happens next. Pumped for the next episode regardless.

#house of misery #cartoon review #cried #a lot #new episode #good show #would recommend #divorce #review

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bottleshopper · 2 years

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Can you explain the antagonist of Stardust Chronicles? Like their motives and stuff? I watched it but Im not sure if I understood correctly (plus I enjoy seeing you talk about things u enjoy haha!)

I’d love to. But which one are you referring to? You didn’t specify a film in particular, so I’m assuming you wanted to hear about the first movies antagonist.

The first film followed Nova, being forced into an organization known as the Galactic Federation. The federation was made to keep tabs on the universe and keep it in check, it was there where she met Kyle, the only other person who felt like something was weird about the federation. The first 30 minutes of the movie were properly establishing this, while the rest of the film followed Nova and Kyle trying to stop the federation’s leader, X, from recruiting more unwilling soldiers.

X was an interesting antagonist because he didn’t really feel much of ANYTHING. He was recruiting people to the federation because he needed the troops. He was completely ignorant that his soldiers had lives outside of that business, The only way to really stop him was by killing him. After that, the federation was disbanded.

I like X, but his emotionless attitude is really off putting. His backstory wasn’t even elaborated on, so it’s hard to come to a concrete conclusion on his morals. Personally, I think he was a bad person. I don’t know what that guy went through but it gave him no right to enslave an entire galaxy.

He was my least favourite antagonistic force of the 3. He’s a good villain, don’t get me wrong, he just doesn’t have as much substance as The Phantom or… Well, the second movies a bit weird.

#stardust chronicles #x was mid tbh #still liked him #just mid #villains are cool #i want to make an x fanfic so bad

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bottleshopper · 2 years

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in terms of costume ideas, perhaps you could be someone from that series you seem to enjoy, Stardust Chronicles (if I'm getting it right.)

You could choose someone with an interesting outfit and dress up as them, or perhaps dress up as a reference from said series that can possibly stir up a good conversation with someone if they recognize who you are. Halloween is an occasion where you can either be terrifying or creative. I personally run along with both, but let's be honest; being scary on Halloween is way too overused. Just be who you want to be.

As much as I’d love to do a Stardust Chronicles character, it’s so… expected. I can see it now: I show up at Rachel’s house, dressed up as Kyle, or The Phantom, etc. and Rachel would say something like “Stardust again? So predictable.”

I don’t want to be predictable. This is my first party in quite some time, I want to take people by surprise. Plus, I don’t have the patience to deal with any SC haters. They’re so annoying.

Also, full agree. I know Halloween was built on being scary, but we can do something better than that. Ha.

Thank you for the suggestion.

#costume ideas #costume suggestions #help me pick a costume #too predictable #i want to be unpredictable #stardust haters are annoying #imagine hating kyle

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bottleshopper · 2 years

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Costume Ideas?

So, my friend Rachel is hosting a Halloween party. Rachel has never been much of a party person, they always enjoyed keeping to their self. But they seemed… oddly enthusiastic about it, it almost felt like she wasn’t the one texting me, Lol.

But anywho, Rachel seems to really be looking forward to this party and I think it would be rude to not show up. So, costume ideas anybody? I had an idea for a costume: Multicoloured cap, grey label, I’d be going out as a BASIC BITCH! HA! But really, I’m not spending my own money on something like that. I need ideas, please. :/

#halloween #halloween costume #costume suggestions #costume ideas #i never dress up for halloween #i don’t want to look dumb #need ideas #suggestions

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bottleshopper · 2 years

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IT’S HERE.

LOOK AT THAT. You NEVER see official merch for Stardust Chronicles anymore, especially merch for Rise of Jupiter. I am now the owner of a piece of Stardust HISTORY! Those dickheads on the SC Forums would be SO jealous.

It’s not much in terms of detail, but what we DO have is SO fucking cool. Look at Nova’s outfit, a lot of people don’t like the third movies Nova interpretation, but I don’t know why. It looks awesome, I’d wear those goggles. And the cape? Chefs kiss. I wonder if there’s an auction for any of the costumes…

I DO wish we could get a poster where the phantom ISN’T a mysterious shadow though, this poster simply doesn’t do him justice. He’s so much more than a looming entity, he’s a character that has connections to ALL of the previous antagonists, he’s the final piece in this puzzle made of starbits and love.

Quick shoutout to Kyle over here, by the way. The milkshake played by Tyler K. Tyler does an incredible performance in this movie, and I think Rise of Jupiter was a test of his acting skills. His relationship with Nova feels real, every time I watch this film I’m basically screaming “JUST KISS”! Kyle wants to pursue a relationship with Nova, you can tell Nova wants to be with him as well, but Nova automatically associates anything with the Galactic Federation as a bad thing. And who came from the Federation? Kyle. She’s thankful for his friendship, but she just doesn’t want to ruin what they have, it’s so… poetic.

Aw man, how could I forget Barb? The potion (played by Sadie Ryder) is an INCREDIBLY sweet part of this dramatic movie. Barb just wants the best for everyone, she tries her best to help everybody out, but she’s kind of a klutz. Personally, I relate to aspects of Barb’s character. I always want to help people and give them advice, but I end up coming off the wrong way. Much like Barb, who’s advice comes off as coddling instead of supporting.

Well, I accidentally started talking about Stardust 3 instead of the poster itself, but that’s okay. I think you’d have to know these characters on a deep level before you can truly appreciate the poster. Thank you so much to the person who sold this to me, I’ve never been more thankful in my life.

#stardust chronicles #i’m so happy #movie poster #package came in #KYLENOVA IS MY OTP #i love character chemistry #barb my beloved #i relate to her #isn’t that called kinning

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