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sonofthesaiyans · 25 days

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So, I took the time to watch the Attack on Titan finale today.....

I don't know why, because everyone keeps saying that the anime ending was a huge step up from the manga's ending. Jeez, has it really been three years since that dropped the ball?

So I decided I needed to see for myself what it really changed, I had the time so I forced myself through it, to see what exactly the big deal all was; mostly what was different, and what it did that was so far removed from the comic.

Well I gotta admit, I was surprised by what I saw.

The animation was really impressive, much better than what I've seen of MAPPA's handiwork from the rest of this season. The whole thing just kept going bigger and bigger, and it just never seemed to slow down. It's definitely one of the most impressive battles of the series, especially when so much focus on fighting and ending the Titans seemed to be lost after so long. Plus I forgot how stunning MAPPA's backgrounds can be, almost like WIT's. I guess that's what you call "peak" in the anime circle now, huh?

Levi......What can I say, he's an absolute badass, and the battle was worth it just to see him plow through Eren's army of Titans in all of his glory. Nothing can slow this guy down, and he definitely earned his ending. Sure he lost everyone who was near and dear to him but at least he can finally get some measure of peace. A much better finish than what the manga gave us, in its own weird way.

Was surprisingly touching to see the fallen Scouts again btw. Should have had Marco somewhere for Jean's sake, but maybe they can finally move on to a better place, wherever that may be.

Well the Armin and Eren scene pulled no punches, did it? XD Bad puns aside, I was surprised at how emotionally charged that scene was, Eren seemed really sorry for everything. At least he finally owned up to it in the end. Such a shame he was left with so little choice in the end.

And really, I realized how hard I was on Mikasa. She knew the life she thought she and Eren could have was beyond all hope, and in the end she made the right choice, agonizing as it was. In the end Mikasa really was too good for Eren, theirs is a love that was tragically cut short by circumstance. He couldn't help it, she couldn't help it.......Eremika truly is an unsung Shakespearean tragedy.

Oh don't you worry Eren, I'm sure she was thinking of you well beyond ten years. Who could fault her? We all know you meant well....

So........now everyone's saying it took two thousand years if not more for this to happen, huh? Well I guess that sort of makes up for it.....At least nobody we knew and loved lived to see it, right? I guess we can stop blaming Eren for whatever brought this upon Paradis, right?

Well, whatever the case may be, after finally seeing it I can say the anime ending makes up for a lot of what the manga left hanging. Great animation, such raw emotions, the insane music.......It was a long slog, but I'm glad I was proven wrong about everything I have said since the manga ending came out. This really helped to tie everything together much better, made the loss of such a wondrous cast a little easier to swallow. In the end, they gave their hearts, and in the end, it's much better to feeling something than to feel nothing.

So kudos to Studio MAPPA, and kudos to Hajime Isayama, truly I underestimated you. I feel like seeing this animated opened my eyes to so much of what I thought was missing. Suddenly things are so much clearer. Now.......Now I understand.......Eren only did what had to be done. Well played Mr. Isayama, well played.

And with that, I just want to leave with a quick shoutout to the true GOAT of Attack on Titan..........

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AS IF, YOU BITCH.

And that's the LEAST of what you deserve, you cunt rag.

That title belongs to THIS girl, right here.

As if there were any force between heaven and earth in this world or the next that could EVER make me forget.....

Oh, one more thing........

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April Fools, Folks.

This story ended with the Ocean.

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neonscandal · 4 months

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"JJK really went from a loved manga to a mid-to-bad story with insufferable fans 🙏 may more of us hate it in the future. It snatches the spotlight from genuinely good shows and its another case of "general shonen fan will call any trash 'goat' if the fight is well animated".

I used to be a fan, until the start of the culling game. And after this controversial, inconsistent and inhumane adaptation of shibuya, im glad that I have no interest in both manga and show anymore"

Do you think Culling Game really that hard to understand? Cause I saw quite a llt got turned off to JJK since that arc....

⚠️ Content Warning (no real spoilers) for the Culling Games arc. Nothing in depth to warrant burying beneath a "Keep Reading" but fair to mention just in case.

I don't know how to say this without generalizing negatively but the sentiments very much sound like they came from a cishet dudebro. I've noticed that shonen series' that have a fanbase made up of vocal queer people and/or womxn fans are widely renowned for their "insufferable fans" and this specifically is applied to JJK and MHA across social media. I wonder why.

From the lack of sexualization of female characters/students, the immediate shutdown that Nobara was going to fall for Yuji or Megumi in typical shonen fashion, the cast of men being curated for the female gaze across the manga and anime adaptation (Gojo, Geto, Nanami, Toji, etc.), the overt queer coding and presence of canonically queer/trans characters... also, the simple fact that the canonically attractive and OP characters aren't insufferable assholes? Maybe that's just a me thing but it seems like these factors have been rubbing certain people the wrong way.

Re: the animation of Shibuya and the practices that delivered the work with such an insane timeline and not to the quality of the team of animators' liking... that's valid. But that is a Mappa shortcoming in an effort to snatch up all the prolific and iconic adaptations they can, not a JJK shortcoming. As such, throwing the baby out with the bathwater there doesn't seem like a particularly sound argument but just a means to pile on.

A/N: As it stands, Mappa held the reigns on AOT's final season (taking over from Wit Studio due to production schedule), S2 of Vinland Saga (taking over from Wit Studio due to production schedule), JJK S1, JJK 0 movie, CSM adaptation of S1, Hell's Paradise adaptation of S1, JJK S2, CSM movie adaptation for Reze Arc, Zom 100... all since 2020 and does not encompass other, smaller series'.

I'll concede, it makes sense that the culling games left a lot of readers lost in the forest, myself included. Not the point of the games since we know, to what end, Kenjaku!Geto hopes to achieve at this point.

I think readers were stymied by how much time was spent on developing unique characters who were offed like.. a chapter later. A necessary evil to maintain the living core cast of characters who would later have to take on the Big BadsTM while also moving along the point system for the Culling Games. It seems like Gege Akutami took their time to cultivate these mini-fights though it wasn't clear to what end from a plot standpoint... yet. Empirically, we've seen small details woven back into the story which didn't seem apparent at the time given the exposition style of the mangaka.

As a reader, I love guessing at the end of stories. You can see the crackpot theories that pepper the Manga With Me tag. But the Culling Game arc spans long enough to lose the plot and make it so much harder to forecast where the story is going. Especially when Gege Akutami generally seems like a troll of a person anyway.

I think the Culling Games happening immediately after the Shibuya arc was a choice. Based on anime only fan reactions to Shibuya, what's to come is not for the faint of heart fans. Especially when you consider the losses suffered in Shibuya are immediately eclipsed by the regular losses and disappointments within the Culling Games. However, as a fan, I'mma let Gege cook even if they're using my tears and angst as seasoning because we haven't seen enough of the story to determine the Culling Game's true place/meaning within it.

I think, story wise, they started off too strong with emphasizing Gojo's overpoweredness. Subsequently, they had to write in caveats and build ways to close the gaps between him and other characters to allow for the story to press forward with or without him. I still don't know how this story is going to end though I think I have a new hypothesis from the last time I guessed at who would survive.

At the end of the day, it's definitely that person's opinion to jump back in once more of the story has been fleshed out should they choose to do so because a lot of people don't like dealing in uncertainties. Whatever they decide, don't let it sway your enjoyment one way or another, anon. ❤️

#neon asks #anon asks #jjk #jujutsu kaisen #manga #anime #mappa #mappa studio #culling games #culling game arc #gege akutami

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boliv-jenta · 11 months

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Lucien Flores x f!reader ft Dieter Bravo

Part of the Exposed Masterlist

Set in the Wardrobe Universe

WC:3.3k

Warnings: Smut. Vaginal fingering. Cum eating. Anxiety.

Summary: Lucien gets some great advice from an unlikely source.

The Big Oh

"Hey, man! Come in, just close the gate behind you. We have a rogue goat with an attitude problem. She likes to eat the neighbours grass. It's always greener, right?" Dieter was even more hyper verbal than usual.

Truth be told, he was a little bit nervous. His wife had been encouraging him to make new friends. Dieter had no trouble making friends wherever he went. The articles written after the jobs he had were always filled with stories from his co-stars about how personable and professional he was. A long cry from the stories that they used to be filled with. His co-workers had genuine affection for him, but they were often from the other side of the country or even the world. When he wasn't working the last few years, which wasn't much, especially after that second Oscar, he was with family. His wife thought it would be nice if he had someone that he could just call to hang out with. Lucien had sprung to mind immediately when she had mentioned it over breakfast one morning. Every conversation Dieter had had with him had been enjoyable. They shared the same passion for art, for their work. Lucien had a great sense of humour. It was more subtle than Dieter's. He had a sharp wit and didn't miss a thing. That's probably why people resonated with his cartoon. He saw life as it was at its roots. The commonalities we all face. Whether we're a successful Hollywood actor or an aspiring artist.

"Can I get you a drink? Some hot? Cold? I don't drink any more but we have alcohol somewhere." Lucien looked at the clock on the wall that read 11.07. "I don't drink either, water would be good. Thanks."

Dieter disappeared out of one of the living room doors. His place was smaller than Lucien expected but it was still huge. The living room was sparsely decorated. There were two bookcases on either side of a very modern looking fireplace. Three sofas bordered a coffee table creating a little seating area. There were a couple of dressers against two walls and the third was a huge set of bifolding doors. One of them was open, allowing Lucien to hear the bleating of the goats that Dieter had mentioned. Lucien pondered the lack of personal touches as Dieter returned. He carried a tray with two bottles of water, two glasses and a bucket of ice. He set it down on the coffee table "Need anything else? Are you hungry?"

Lucien smiled up at him, where he stood looking ready to sprint off at a moment's notice to fulfil any requests. "I'm good, thank you."

Dieter visibly relaxed. "Sorry, I'm acting weird, right? I just got all up in my head about this." Sitting down he shook his head. "I haven't made a friend, independently of my wife, since I've been sober. I've forgotten how raw everything feels when you're not high. I have this massive need to impress you."

"I feel like I'm the one that needs to impress. You're successful in your career. I'm just a guy that couldn't do what he wanted and fell into another career."

"That you are successful at and adored by so many fans for. Don't sell yourself short! And for the record, acting wasn't my first career choice. I got into it as a therapy of sorts. I worked through my angst by playing characters that got to let their's out. I wanted to be an artist too."

"I heard that you paint."

"I try to when I get a minute. Do you want to see my studio?"

"Sure." Lucien tried not to sound too over eager. Seeing a new artist's work for the first time was always a rush for him.

Dieter led Lucien down a path, passed some goats. Some tiny pigs. Two Alpacas, that Lucien side stepped to avoid. Before coming to a small building set back in the trees. Dieter opened the door and gestured for Lucien to go first. Lucien had wondered where all the personality was in their home. He had found it. Each wall had multiple paintings hung on them. There were so many different art styles. The painting ranged from vivid and bold colourful pieces to more muted still life's. One large piece was still on the canvas, it was clearly a work in progress. The partial outline was distinctly feminine, she appeared to be naked and straddling something. The whole painting consisted of multiple vertical lines. Her outline was created by contrasting colours continuing that line. Each perpendicular colour was chosen to blur into each other. It was a vibrant piece.

"Do you like it?" Dieter asked almost shyly.

Lucien realised he'd been staring. "It's beautiful. You have a way with colour."

"Thank you. I can't take all the credit. I have a beautiful muse. That's my wife. All of the nude ones are. She let's me capture our more intimate moments as long as they aren't too explicit." As Dieter spoke Lucien looked around, his eyes lingered on an abstract piece that he reminded him of something he couldn't quite place. It was only as Dieter revealed the nature of his paintings that it became clear to Lucien that it was clearly a woman's face as she gave a blow job.

"Oh." Was all Lucien could think to say.

"Sorry. Was that an overshare?" Dieter winced.

"No, you're good. I like art with truth in it."

"Good." Dieter sighed. "So what are you painting?"

"Honestly? My love life going down in literal flames. It might be a little on the nose but it was cathartic." Lucien gave a little half laugh.

Dieter stepped forward a little. "Do you want to talk about it? The love life bit I mean?"

Lucien opened his mouth then hesitated to speak. When he took a breath instead Dieter offered him something else instead. "Hey, do you want to work on something now?"

Dieter fetched a fresh canvas and set it up next to his. "Here." He gestured to the paints and tools on his trolley now in between the two canvases. A small paint splattered radio was on top. Dieter switched it on low. Classic music flowed from it.

"Alright." Lucien smiled as he got to work. He let it all out his frustrations at himself. His worries, he poured it onto the canvas for a good half an hour. Even though it felt like minutes. When it really started to take shape Dieter couldn't help but make a comment. "That bad, huh?"

Lucien calmed the heavy breaths he didn't realise he had been taking. "Maybe. No, not really. My head just runs away with itself. Things were going really well and I put too much pressure on it and myself then I couldn't…" Lucien stopped himself from over sharing but Dieter just stood there patiently. Since they were standing in a room filled with paintings of his wife in various sex acts Lucien figured it wouldn't be all that shocking an admission, besides he needed some advice. "...I couldn't perform."

"Ah, so that's the reason behind Claude suddenly feeling more emotional and less horny."

"Pretty much. I saw a future beyond just sex with her and now I can't give her either. Sorry. I don't know why I'm telling you all this."

"Because I wanted you to. That's what friends are for, right? I knew something was weighing on you. Guys don't usually look that forlorn staring at my naked wife. So when you couldn't…what happened next?"

"She left. She was understanding and told me to rest. She's texted me a few times and I don't know how to respond. I've known this woman a week and I feel more for her than I have for any woman I have my entire adult life. That's crazy, right?"

"No, that's love. Or the beginnings of it. We fall in love over time because we get to know each other more. We find things in common. Quirks to love. All things we can detail but there's always that one part that we can't put our finger on. That part that makes love bigger than the sum of its parts. The thing that makes each love unique. The thing that makes you take risks for it. I think that's always there. Even in the beginning."

"Wow." Lucien breathed. "Maybe you should write the next episode. I've never thought about love like that."

"Neither did I. Then I had an incredible teacher." He looked to his canvas and smiled softly.

"I was scared to chase her off but telling her all this but I guess if it does scare her off, it wasn't meant to be. Better to be honest now than live a happy lie."

"Claude really needs that line. And you need to call her."

"You're right. Thanks, man."

"No problem. If it works out you can invite her over. We have a sex room that you can use."

Lucien's jaw went slack as he blinked at the other man.

"Now, that might have been an over share." Dieter made his way to the door. "The offer still stands though. It had a sex swing. I'll give you some privacy." As the door closed Lucien pulled out his phone. You answered on the fourth ring. "Hello?"

"Hey. Have..have you got time to talk?"

"Sure. I'd like to talk to you since you haven't answered any of my messages."

"I'm sorry. I just didn't know what to say."

"I'm sorry. I get that things can be overwhelming when you are anxious. I was just scared. I like you and I didn't know if this was over or…"

"Do you want it to be over?"

"No! No, I just thought you might be trying to peter things out."

"Shit. I'm sorry. No. I don't want to peter things out. I know it sounds crazy but I feel like there's something special here. I want to explore it."

"It's not crazy. Or it is and we're just both crazy. I want to see where things go too. Dinner tonight? My place?"

"Yeah. I'd like that."

"I'll text you the address. I'll see you around 6.30?"

"I'll see you then. Bye."

"Bye."

He could hear the smile in your voice as you hung up.

A knock at the door sounded. "Yeah?" Lucien called.

Dieter slipped through the door carrying a white paper bag. "How did the call go?"

"Good. We're having dinner at her place tonight." Lucien could barely contain his grin.

"That's great! I made a start on lunch if you're hungry and I grabbed you a bag we give out at our sex parties. We keep those quiet nowadays. Hence the inconspicuous bag. There's a little something in there to help you along if you need it."

It was an odd gift to receive but Lucien was genuinely touched. "Thank you."

"Just be careful with the timing of those things. I took one by accident once, right before a big sex scene or so I thought..." Dieter trailed off into his memory "...actually that turned out pretty well."

Lucien raised his eyebrows in question. "It was the first time I felt like my wife really cared about me. I mean she was always caring but she was like that with everyone. This time she helped me get off so I didn't ruin my big scene. Afterwards she let me hold her. We even had a little nap together. She was so fricken cute in my arms, sleeping peacefully. I just watched her for like an hour. I should have known then that we had something special. Three years in and it still feels special."

Lunch with Dieter was great. He was a good cook. He made steak and served it with salad. He made mocktails and served apple pie that his wife had baked. The conversation was easy. A little break from his thoughts was what Lucien needed.

When he arrived at your place he felt more positive about everything, like he could keep his thoughts in check. That seemed a little less certain when you opened the door in a little sundress. The thin straps and cut of the top showed you weren't wearing a bra. The hem skimmed your mid-thigh. It should be enough to half him squirming in his tightening jeans. Yet he wasn't. One thing at a time he told himself. Firstly, he had to apologise. Then you could have a nice date. It didn't have to be about sex.

"Is this too much? I wanted to look nice. Now I'm seeing that this looks like I'm dressed for easy access. I'm not expecting anything, there's no pressure." You suddenly became self conscious. Generally you were confident but surely everyone gets nervous when they really want something.

Lucien's hand came to cup your cheek. "You look beautiful. I know there's no pressure but I would like to pick up where we left off. Bedroom?"

Lucien saw your breathing pick up, before you led him upstairs. Once you had reached the second floor, his hands and lips were on you like they had been the first time. It was all a passionate blur as you stumbled to your bedroom. The soft mattress was at your back. Strong hands delicately remove your panties before gripping your knees placed over even stronger shoulders. Your cunt leaked as a warm tongue ran up it. Your clit pulsed at the friction of it. Lights danced behind your eyes, clearing to reveal Lucien's beautiful face hovering over yours. His chin glistening with your release. The taste on it was soon on your tongue. Lucien lay between your legs as if he was preparing to enter you. One hand kept his body up off yours. Your body prepared to take him, arousal coated your warm channel. A tingle of expectation ran through you at the thought of his cock slowly pushing inside of you. To your surprise, it wasn't his cock that slowly opened you up. It was his fingers. Two thick fingers filled you as his thumb pressed your clit. He pressed open mouthed kisses to your shoulders as he began to thrust. He rocked his whole body behind his hand, driving his fingers deep. You'd never had sex like it before. He was still close and intimate, his body moving on top of yours. His lips hovered over yours in between kisses, savouring every gasped breath across them. He was still penetrativing you deliciously deep, still making love to you, just not with his penis. Considering how liberal minded you were it struck you as odd that you'd never thought of this as sex. Whatever it was classed as, it was doing it for you.

"Lucien. I'm gonna…" the rest was lost to a moan of his name.

His fingers gently worked you through your orgasm until you were completely wrung out beneath him. He lay on top of you dotting kisses over your warm skin. In your blissed out state it took a moment for you to recognise just how much of Lucien was pressed against you.

"Oh, you're…do you want…? I mean I could take care of you." A shyness unbecoming of a woman who just had three of a man fingers pumping in and out of her cunt came over you.

"I'm good. I'm just glad I can get it up." Lucien huffed a laugh while he readjusted himself. "I'm worried I'll lose it if we put too much pressure on things."

"I understand. No pressure." You had worked your way into his lap. "Thank you. That was…incredible." You sighed happily before kissing him. As the kiss got more heated you couldn't help rock your hips against him a little until…"Oh, shit." Lucien groaned, trembling between your thighs. "Fuck, I'm sorry."

"What? Oh. Oh!"

"Great. I went from not excited enough to getting way too fucking excited."

"Yeah but it's really fucking hot."

"Really?"

"Really. Can I see?"

Lucien remembered your photo request as he stood undoing his jeans. A smirk bloomed inward at your apparent kink lining up with his. As soon as he pulled down his jeans and the dark spot on his grey boxer briefs was exposed, your face lit up. "Can I clean you up?"

There was no way he could refuse an offer like that. Your tongue lapped at his cum until he was clean and beginning to grow hard again. At that point he decided to quit while he was ahead and asked you to stop. You happily complied, swiping up the drops of him that had mixed with your saliva and escaped your mouth before pushing them back past your lips.

"Now that's the kind of energy I'd love for my art. I knew you were the perfect choice." The satisfied grin on his face made your heart flutter.

"Stop!" You couldn't help the nervous laugh that bubbled up. He was gorgeous, smart, funny and totally into you. That combined with the hormone still running through your system was enough to make you swoon like a lovesick teenager.

"I'm going to order some pizza and get a shower. You are welcome to join me. I have some clothes that will fit you if you want to stay over?" It may have been a little presumption but you didn't want him to leave.

"I actually have an overnight bag in my car."

"Hmm? For spontaneous overnight visits?" You quirked an eyebrow at him.

"Yeah. Well, ones to the hospital."

The lightness in your heart collapsd "Oh?"

"I have a couple of conditions. They're mainly kept in check. Since Covid I've kept a bag on hand in case the worst happened. It's not a big deal. I just like to be organised."

"I'm sorry. I didn't know. Is there anything I need to do? I don't test regularly any more or…" Concern had you on your feet and standing in front of him. Searching his face as if you were able to diagnose him with just a look.

"You're good." He wrapped you in his arms. "In the early days they didn't know how Covid would affect me so as a precaution they made me stay home for longer than everyone else. I couldn't go out in public for months. As they found out more about it they relaxed the rules. I could go out but masked up. Eventually, they said if I got my vaccines I would be fine. I did end up getting covid but I was fine."

"Wow. That must have been rough."

"It wasn't too bad and now it means I get to stay over without doing the walk of shame."

"Well that makes it all worth it I guess."

"Uh-huh." He replied, rubbing that perfectly carved nose over yours.

The two of you stood in each other's embrace for a long while. Crazy teenager crush aside, it was nice just to be held again. Affectionate moments were few and far between nearing the end of your last relationship. When the two of you decided to part it's with one last kiss.

With pizza order, you waited to see if Lucien wanted to take you up on that shower offer.

"I forgot, Dieter gave me this." He placed a small white bag on the counter next to his overnight bag.

"Advice, lunch, presents. He's a keeper. What is it?"

"It said it had stuff in it to help things along in the bedroom."

"Can I look?" Lucien nodded. "Oh, wow. Vibrating cock ring. Lube. Orgasm enhancer cream. Tingle massage oil. Nipple clamps. Viagra…"

"Yeah. He mentioned that. I didn't have the heart to tell him I can't take viagra. On top of the blood condition, I have a very slight heart condition." Shock and concern crossed your face. "It's not a problem but I stay away from anything that could potentially mess with my heart."

"Is there anything else you want to casually drop on me?"

"I'm not exactly a struggling artist. Technically I'm a millionaire."

"Oh!"

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#lucien flores x f!reader #lucien flores #the uninvited #dieter bravo #the bubble #pedro pascal character fanfiction

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mashasnaill · 2 years

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Alexander Skarsgård Is A Better Werner Herzog Than Werner Herzog

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Keegan Kelly

October 20, 2022

Documentary Now! has returned to IFC for its long-awaited fourth season, and the documentary parody anthology certainly didn’t disappoint the film nerds and comedy fans who had waited three long years for more episodes of the Bill Hader, Fred Armisen and Seth Meyers-led series that dares to ask, “What if Werner Herzog made a multi-camera sitcom?”

The first two episodes of Season Four, titled “Soldier of Illusion: Part I and II,” satirize the controversial “making of” documentary, Burden of Dreams, which chronicled the chaotic production of Werner Herzog’s epic adventure film Fitzcarraldo. Playing the monotone Bavarian auteur is Alexander Skarsgård, fresh off of the starring role in A24’s Viking epic The Northman. Skarsgård's performance is as impassioned, transfixing, and grimly absorbing as every Herzog film put together. He’s somehow more Herzog than Herzog.

The two-part episode opens in the modern day on a desolate landscape nestled in the mountains of Eurasia where Skarsgård’s Herzog character recollects one of the most ambitious and confusing undertakings of his career: In the 1980s, he attempted to simultaneously film a documentary about the native people during the mating season of the goats on which they have built the foundation of their meager existence, and a CBS sitcom pilot called Bachelor Nanny about a free-wheeling ladies’ man who is forced to adopt his twin nieces. As Skarsgård utters gravely, “He must juggle babies and babes.”

“Soldier of Illusion” uses its surreal setup merely as a launching pad as it careens wildly between different touchpoints in Herzog’s exhaustive filmography — at one point, the production crew of the sitcom/documentary are assaulted by a pair of Kamchatka brown bears, only for the beasts to be butchered by a sleepless monk wielding a bowie knife. In his perfect Herzog deadpan, Skarsgård poetically laments the bears, saying, “The Kamchatka bear and his girlfriend would survive 68 stab wounds before escaping to the safety of death.”

Skarsgård is pushed to find the outer limits of his Herzog embodiment at the act break between the two episodes with the arrival of the Klaus Kinski character, played by August Diehl, best known to American audiences for his role as a formidable Nazi officer in Quentin Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds. The chemistry between Skarsgård and Diehl is as violent and electric as that of Kinski and Herzog, who, on more than one occasion, came deathly close to ending each other’s lives.

Also appearing in “Soldier of Illusion” is Skarsgård’s Succession castmate Nicholas Braun, television’s go-to guy whenever they need to cast a 6-foot-7 sad sack. Braun plays a washed-up child star looking to revive his career on Bachelor Nanny.

The entire two-part episode is as whimsical and grim as we could have ever hoped for once Documentary Now! inevitably set its sights on Germany's most doleful documentarian. Of all the powerful performances in the history of the parody series, none has been more accurate, more focused and more artful than that of Skarsgård’s Herzog. Skarsgård does not just do a good Herzog impression — he captures the filmmaker’s very being, and shows us what it would be like to witness Werner Herzog greeting a live studio audience by reading off a list of all crewmembers who had died during the filming of a family sitcom.

Later this season on Documentary Now!, we will be treated to “My Monkey Grifter,” a parody of My Octopus Teacher, and “How They Threw Rocks,” based on When We Were Kings — new episodes will come out Wednesdays on IFC

source : https://www.cracked.com/article_35743_alexander-skarsgard-is-a-better-werner-herzog-than-werner-herzog.html

#alex skarsgard #alexander skarsgard #skarsgard #skarsgard smut #skarsgardedit #documentary now!

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geekcavepodcast · 2 years

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Disney Animation’s Next Film Titled “Wish”

Disney Animation revealed the title of its next original feature film - Wish.

Wish asks “How did the wishing star, upon which so many characters wished, come to be?” The story is set in Rosas, the kingdom of wishes where wishes come true. Asha is a 17-year-old “ optimist with a sharp wit who cares endlessly about her community. In a moment of desperation, Asha makes an impassioned plea to the stars, which is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, they face the most formidable of foes to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.” (Walt Disney Company)

Wish is directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn. Ariana DeBose stars as Asha. Alan Tudyk stars as the goat Valentino. Songs are by Julia Michaels. The film will blend a watercolor style with 3D CG animation.

Wish will release in Fall 2023 during the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 100th year.

(Image via The Walt Disney Company - Image from Wish)

#wish #wishing star #disney animation #chris buck #fawn veerasunthorn #ariana debose #alan tudyk #julia michaels #disney #disney animation 100 #d23 2022 #TGCLiz

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tsuki-sennin · 1 year

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You and me, babe, livin' for dreams Lifin for love, drinkin' for free Sittin' on top of an old robot, sharin' and carin' it out... The memory's scrubbing you down!

Kamen Rider Geats is filmed in front of a live studio audience~! Seriously, I guess we're going back to that family sitcom vibe Revice had, if only for a bit. But hey, this should be fun, right?

We've got a new set of Riders to become our friends! ...or our enemies, one or the other~! And the triumphant return of homegirl Na-Go about to rock! Witness the Scheme game unfold!

Spoilers, I guess...

-Wan Paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanchi

-You did it, Ace! You saaaaaaaved the world!

-Recording!

-Neesan.

-Okay so this obviously indicates that Tsumuri is older than Ace, which lines up with Kokoro Aoshima being three years older than Hideyoshi Kan (...holy fuck, once again I'm a little bit older than a Kamen Rider lead, Jesus it's only gonna get more common from here...), but like... how much older, do you reckon?

-Of course, she definitely was a good bit older than him when he started playing, but I'm wondering if the DGP is a time immemorial sorta deal. How hard did the Qin dynasty fall with the DGP's influence? Were there like a bunch of early Mycenaens playing Fortnite against the Jamato? Did they ever get Linto and Gurongi in on the action? Was the first ever winner of the game like an Australopithecus Africanus?

-Oh wow, I forgot, he made all of the DPG management his family.

-...I can't imagine how lonely he must feel if he thinks Giroli and Tsumuri are acceptable family to him.

-Does this mean Punkjack is his cousin?

-HER FACE UHILJI

-Oh hey, the new cast are in the !

-There's Owl Grandpa, heard a bit of buzz about him.

-Ah, yep, there's Punkjack. Hareruya Win, his name is, which is... very funny, guess they continue with Halloween content well into November like I do.

-Goat Girl! I really hope you're cool too.

-No Na-Go in the intro, huh? Weeeeeeeeeeell, I saw her everywhere in the lead up to this arc, so I guess she's coming to play again soon enough.

-Having a nice family dinner~!

-Looks quite delicious.

-Dad!

-Oh wow, man can cook!

-Y'know Tsumuri-neechan, your loving single father still found the time to cook for his two children. How about we just relax and enjoy this lovely moment?

Tsumuri: I've been done playing house since two weeks ago, when is it gonna end? Ace: Well, if you find someone who can kill God, then I guess I can stop being your little brother- Tsumuri: Shin Megami Tensei VI confirmed! Kill him!

-So, you thought just now to ask about that, huh Ace?

-That we... don't know, hahahahaha :)

-Oh! You just... Win once and you get to play forever and ever.

-...to be fair, that does seem an effective way to get things going.

-Who's the rival of this arc gonna be?

-"Oh shit, Ukiyo Ace."

-Starting today, you are Kamen Rider Buffa Deez Nuts!

-"Wait a fucking second, I hate Geats!"

-"Dude what the fuck, why would you wish for that?"

-Oh shit, Neon! Whaddup girl? Can't wait to see you get that badass new form I saw all over the internet!

-I see John and Ben are doing well!

-...Ah... well, she's definitely still trapped in that house with her mother. That's quite terrible.

-"Do you miss her? :3"

-Keiwaaaaaa, my bestie! I missed you for two weeks!

-Gotta gamble.

-Hmm... this is definitely different. ...perhaps Morio rubbed off on him on an unconscious level.

-Tanuki soba! I hear that Tycoon's core is bundled with a cup of that stuff. That is certainly... a decision.

-Where we droppin', boys?

-It's game time.

-Papa Giroli's mask is super cool.

-Jesus Christ, Ace, what the fuck are you getting the system to give you now?

-Watch, it's gonna be something phenomenally petty like him wishing to meet a

-Desiiiiiiire!

-Oh fuck, he's got eyes on Tsumuri-neesan.

-Poor Azuma is just 110% done with all this.

-Grandpa!

-Oh this guy's gonna be like super evil.

-I'm guessing there's no age limit aside from "over the age of 18", which I guess is fair enough.

-Wow, okay, just stick your brother and the creepy guy coming after you on the same time.

-Jolly Roger!

-"Hey, I don't want this old dude or this random chick, can I trade them in?"

-Oh wow, there're... two three-man teams, I guess he's got a point.

-An Item!

-Oop, there's the Zombie Buckle Azuma loves so much.

-What the fuck are these names... Zelgar? Uzul'Arc?

-Y'know, I think a tutorial stage would be very helpful.

-Or at the very least, some kinda antepiece. Uh, Route Kanal in Half-Life 2 starts by making you pick up the crowbar to get rid of the boards blocking your way, and after that you get jumpscared by a Scanner that you instinctively smack down. And a bit after that, you have to kill Metrocops to progress, which you can usually do pretty easy because all the necessary information was conveyed to you beforehand. That kinda forward thinking would help a lot with keeping players in the game longer.

-Come to think of it, the Jamato give me big Combine vibes.

-Monster!

-I'm the Punkjack!

-Win, I hate you so much you're incredible hjhhlkj

-We transformed!

-These pirate guys

-"Oh, ho! My baaaack!"

-"FUCKING HELP ME YOU SCRUBS"

-I liked you way better when you never talked, Punkjack.

-Ah, so Giroli's not the GM. ...or, at least, not in charge of the game as a whole.

-"I wanna be young again!"

-Quite... interesting uses of literal godlike power, but.

-You are not a normie, Win.

-Okay I take it back, you're really fucking funny.

-Damn.

-Shut yo ass up, Mom. Trying to marry off your kid to a corporate suit. You should be ashamed.

-...I have to wonder, does the Game Master have a vested interest in helping Neon?

-Oh shit, Dad.

-OH SHIT NAOTO

-Neon, your dad is TimeFire!

-Tsumuri-neesan!

-"Well, you guys are fucked."

-Who could you possibly wanna get married to, Goat Gal?

-Oh she just straight up dipped.

-Well, I can't say I found you disappointing, Goat Gal. Hang on, I'm looking this up, what was your name again? Yukie Yaginuma? Letter?

-You certainly were The Letter (Wii U, 2014), not to be confused with the infinitely better Filipino VN The Letter by Yangyang Mobile.

-How about you, Grandpa Tanba? Keilow?

-"Fuck it, it's Ninja Time!"

-Taking a massive shit.

-"Time for you to lose, Fox Boy."

-If you don't fight, you don't survive!

-Na-Go, woooooooo!

-Oh shit!

-Kurama Neon's time to shine!

-BEAT!

-That cheering is ours.

-BEAT AXE!

-Homegirl got herself an axe bass. Just like the kind Marceline had.

-Damn, music and cat motif on the same female Rider? Takahashi must really be trying to make up for Yaiba and Poppy.

-Tactical Blizzard!

-Ah, you can just

-Do that now, damn girl.

-Yeah, that's awesome, I love this power-up. You've more than earned it, sweetie.

-Round 1's over!

-Good job, dipshit.

-"Did that massive shit you take make you feel better?"

-Gotta love homegirl Neon.

-Gotta get that wish!

-"Why do you fight, Fox Man?"

-What on earth happened to Fox Mama?

-The Game Master picks the players.

-Oh shit, Geats got a gold scarf.

-A cipher, huh? Are we perhaps getting Jamato script?

-Oh fuck, a labyrinth.

-Alright, speculation time!

-Neon's dad. What's his name, Kousei? He's obviously gonna be important later. My guess is that he's somehow related to the people in charge of the DGP. He's definitely not the big boss, but the fact that Neon got drafted back in with such an obviously amazing Raise Buckle to start tells me that he's definitely got strings to pull.

-Now, about Fox Mama... I find it very interesting that they got a notable seiyuu to voice her early in the season where she first appeared. Yuka Terasaki, you probably know her as Korrina in the XY seasons of the Pokemon anime, Hephaestus in DanMachi, Kudelia in Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, or... perhaps most notably Luna/Ruka in Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's. This is wildly speculative, but I think that perhaps the actress we saw in Ace's flashback was a Shemp for Terasaki, who actually has done live theater in the past, and Toei's just building up for her grand appearance in the late-game of Geats.

-Anyways I think that's all for now. Join us next week, for real this time when we continue gaming! ...in a big dumb maze!

#kr geats #geats spoilers #kamen rider geats #kamen rider #the world's next round: trick shot of desire for the grand victory

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Heidi, Girl of the Alps (1974)

For the decade of the 70s I turn my attention towards the growing animated series productions that came with the rise of television. In this case it is Heidi, Girl of the Alps, a Japanese animation which forms part of the World Masterpiece Theater productions for Nippon Animation that originally aired through 1974. The project rested upon the hands of upcoming masters of the craft, with Isao Takahata in charge of direction, Hayao Miyazaki in the roles of animation, direction, layouts and scenery and Yōichi Kotabe responsible for character design. The first to will go on to co-found Studio Ghibli and the latter would contribute to create iconic figures working at Nintendo.

Technique

First of all, the show is an adaptation from a book of the same name published in the late 19th century. A noteworthy characteristic on the production of this show involved a month spent on location, Switzerland, by the main production team in order to accurately portray the setting. It was a paramount goal to render the scenes as authentic and close to real life experiences as possible. This objective also had an impact on the animating style and techniques, as Heidi was set to feel human, mundane and grounded to reality. Perhaps more importantly in a technical term, it fully introduced and embraced the “layout system”. It consists on laying out a rough cut that helps link the storyboard and animation by providing a work frame containing information and guidelines which the animators could more easily follow. It quickly set the standard for subsequent animation workflows. Moreover, in order to pursue a more natural and true feel to the animation, a distinct approach was made by having the cel animation adapt to the backgrounds instead of a more traditional way of creating backgrounds for the animation.

Representation

Out of the 52 episodes I focused on the first three, which is the introduction arc that basically presents the main cast, setting, context and tone of the show. The voice of a female narrator also provides some context and information about situations and characters at various points throughout each episode.

First episode: To the Alm Mountain.

In this first installment, we learn that Heidi is a five year old orphan girl living with her aunt Dete, who often leaves her in care of others resulting in a rather lonely life for Heidi. Her aunt recently got a job offer in Frankfurt and can no longer look out for the small child, so she decides to leave Heidi in the care of her next closest kin, in this case her grandfather who lives a secluded life in the Swiss Alps. We witness the journey from town to the Swiss alpine region, all the while scenes of nature and country life marvel Heidi and the spectator. As they arrive to Heidi’s birth town in the Alps, locals complain to Dete about the idea of leaving the young girl in the care of her infamous harsh tempered grandfather. After a short but heated argument with Dete, Heidi’s grandfather has to accept her not without incredible frustration. Heidi does not get too bothered by the fact and instead gets fascinated by all the little wonders of the countryside. Non the later she meets an older male kid, Peter, who doubles Heidi’s age and is a goat herder of the local town, just like his father was. They both run out to the pastures in a beautiful musical and joyful scene with the goats jumping and running around. Even after being left alone with her harsh grandfather Heidi is shown to be happy and cheerful as she finds comfort and excitement in discovering her new home.

Second episode: Grandfather’s Mountain Cabin

This episode mostly covers Heidi’s grandfather change of attitude towards her and how she wins his heart through her innocence and joyousness. She treats him playfully and cheerfully, and soon he starts falling into her initiative, becoming patient, supporting her ideas and engaging with her to the point of childish conversations and sharing laughter. He shows her around the rather austere cabin and sit to share a meal of bread, cheese and goat milk. With no proper chair for Heidi to sit, her grandfather goes out of his way to make a stool for her. Heidi also begins to befriend the goats herded by Peter, although she is not as successful with her grandfathers St. Bernard dog, Joseph. As the relationship with her grandfather becomes closer, he keeps getting more attached to her, devoting to her care as we see how he worries about her sleep when a stormy night hits the mountain side towards the end of the episode.

Third episode: The Mountain Pasture

In this last episode, Heidi goes out for the day, with her grandfather’s permission, to join Peter up the mountain for his goats to pasture. There is a lovely little sequence of the mountain pasture, landscape, nature and Heidi collecting flowers as they make their way up. When they reach the summit of the pasture grounds Peter sets of for a nap but Heidi feels eager to explore and wander. After a near accident of almost falling of a cliff, Peter aids Heidi back up and they proceed to sit for a meal. Up there, one can attest to Heidi’s compassionate and innocent personality in a couple of ways; first she shares most of her ration of food with Peter seeing him unsatisfied and secondly discouraging him to scold a goat for some wrong doings. As the day goes by Heidi discovers some interesting mountain wildlife, as promised by Peter. Apart from the animals she feels amazed by watching the sunset colors reflected in the mountains. Again always reinforcing the strong connection of life and nature. Heidi feels sad when she discovers that the flowers she picked up are all withered by the time she gets back, falling into the realization of having to let go. For the end of the day she shares dinner with her grandfather over a conversation of Heidi's day. Grandfather vaguely states why he lives alone up his cabin, to be away from people and stand on his own, like the hawk Heidi witnessed up in the mountain.

Reception

The show was an instant big hit in Japan, specially with children who were marveled by the cheerful character who they could easily relate to her joy and wonder. It also demonstrated high popularity with girls, revealing the value of a yet unexploited female market from then onward. Japan became enamored by the innocence and connection to nature portrayed in the series and Heidi quickly turned into a beloved character to this day. So much so that the series is still being broadcasted in Japan. Not only was it successful in its home country, but the show was dubbed in all major languages and spread widely around the world. Heidi had such an impact in the general popular imagination that it scraped the point of cultural appropriation, drawing such a picture of life in the Swiss Alps that it became a stamp for Swiss culture internationally. It goes to show how big of an impact a work of animation can have in worldwide culture. Moving closer to the present day, its popularity has promoted the creation of themed towns and museums both in Japan and Switzerland, with a large percentage of Japanese truism traveling to the Alpine country. Finally the show got a CG animated series remake in 2015 by a Belgian studio, in an international collaboration from German, French and Australian teams.

References

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070968/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Anime/HeidiGirlOfTheAlps

https://animetudes.com/2021/07/18/heidi-girl-of-the-alps/

https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/en/2019/07/heidi-big-in-japan/

https://blog.alltheanime.com/the-day-heidi-was-born/

https://ghibli.fandom.com/wiki/Heidi,_Girl_of_the_Alps#cite_note-4

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2015-01-29/heidi-girl-of-the-alps-draws-japanese-tourists-to-switzerland/.83805

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leona-laughs · 5 years

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movies

A Stray Goat (눈발, Nunbal) - produced/directed by film students. this stars Park Jinyoung from GOT7, which is why I was initially drawn to this work of art. in my opinion, this is quite an intriguing film, as there is quite a bit of interpretation and critical thinking to be done in order to understand the metaphors presented. social issues such as sexual assault, peer pressure and the exclusivity of Christianty are presented in a satirical manner, critiquing the irony of social institutions. if you’re looking for a fun, romantic movie, you’ve come to the wrong place.

The Witness - kind of a thriller? also crime, horror. explores human selfishness (as well as other aspects of human nature). the story is centred around one of two witnesses (hence the title) of a violent crime in his apartment parking lot, of which the police cannot find any witnesses for. watching this movie was frustrating for me, someone who is often outspoken and bold, but it made me a little bit more understanding of the bystander effect. a scene that left a big impact on me is when the witness returns to his apartment around in the early evening, screams for help, and is ignored despite the fact that nearly one-third of all lights are on.

Mononoke-hime - animation, Studio Ghibli. somewhat similar to The Lorax in terms of the environmental conservation aspect...but a little bit stronger in themes (graphic imagery, hence the pg13 warning). this is actually my all-time favourite movie because of the attention given to the antagonist, which most films usually neglect. there is no romance cliché (something that Hayao Miyazaki has spoken out about), only a strong friendship that one can only crave. plus, the character development piece is absolutely beautiful, following the self-discovery and friendship of two individuals from two very different childhoods.

Miracle in Cell No. 7 - just over two hours in length, but this film left me speechless (which is rare for this chatterbox). spanning over the course of around twenty years, Miracle in Cell No. 7 follows the story of a loving father-daughter duo. the story begins when a mentally disabled man is convicted of the murder of a high-ranking legal official’s daughter, through an unfair and unbiased trial. after his conviction, the daughter is sneaked into the prison where her father is held, changing the lives of other inmates and the prison staff. if you like comedy, criminal law, and emotional roller coasters, I have a movie for you.

#movies #date ideas #korean movies #studio ghibli #ghibli movie #ghibli #jinyoung #got7 #stray goat #miracle in cell no. 7 #the witness #mononoke hime #princess mononoke

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monstergirlslair · 2 years

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Fanfic Commission done by DrawFox

Legosi and Louis are Superheroes

Story made by me

Beastars manga is written and created by Paru Itagaki. Beastars anime is written by Nanami Higuchi. Anime series is licensed by Netflix and produced by Fuji TV and made in Orange (animation studio).

Here is my first commissioned pic from an artist team as well as my short story for 2022! This pic gave me plenty of scenarios, but I chose the one below. Please feel free to comment, hope you enjoy the pic with story, and let me know if you'd want to see more. I am thinking of commissioning a comic based on this pic. Question I'd have for all of you is...who do you think in this pic and story below is the hero and the villain?

*Chime, Chime, Chime* was heard throughout Cherryton High. A cheetah, roadrunner, and antelope were running in the courtyard for the next track meet. Inside Cherryton High, students were walking back to their dormitories. Some went to the lounge. Jack was playing chess with a goat while Legosi watched his friend play remarkably well.

“Alright Romero” said Jack as he moved his furry hand towards the rook on A5. Romero sighing and lowering his eyes when he realized his King was about to be cornered. “This next move is when I can declare Chec-“ *Kee-ya….Kee-ya….Kee-ya* was suddenly coming loud and clear from the television set a few feet away from them. Jack, Romero, Legosi, and the other students in the lounge suddenly stopped and turned their heads towards the tv. Their eyes widened from the sudden sound with their adrenaline high due to the shock.

We interrupt this program for an emergency broadcast” said the announcer while the emergency logo was shown on the monitor. Some students tilted their heads while others were taken aback. Legosi in particular kept quiet and a low demeanor. Soon, a female raven came on the monitor wearing a purple dress with her wings rested on the table. She looked straight at the camera keeping a professional stance towards viewers and said,

“Good evening. Earlier today, our crew discovered a reported incident last night where a Cherryton citizen was found in the alley behind a grocery.” Next, the station showed the grocery store. Students in the lounge gasped.

“H-Hey…” whispered the mouse towards her roommate “That’s the grocery store four blocks from here.” All were now attentive to the television but none more so than Legosi. His eyes wider than before while his fur stood with a sweat drop trailing down his muzzle. He was still able to keep his muzzle shut. On the other side of the school where the drama club would host their practice session was Louis sitting in his office. On his desk was a small monitor showing the same emergency broadcast. Although sitting casually, his own eyes were wide with what was shown to him.

“Both victims are at the hospital in critical condition. One of our reporters found witnesses who were at the grocery store during the attack” said the raven. The monitor showed an elk reporter in a blue suit who had a microphone next to a female raccoon wearing a summer hat and pink dress. She moved closer to the microphone and said in a hysterical voice.

I-it was scary…I left with some fruit and…w-went back to my car. I heard noises…near the alley. A-all of a sudden, someone came running past the parking lot. H-he was big and wearing something in b-blue and yellow. He was like a flash of lightning…and I could see the tracks he left on the wet pavement. I-it was raining when I was in the store…”

The students kept quiet while listening, but Legosi backed away a couple of steps without realizing it. A few more drops of sweat trailed from his furry forehead down to the fur on his neck.

Louis was watching in his own office at the same time, then the screen turned to a buffalo who worked at that grocery.

“I was in the back dumping the trash.” said the buffalo when the reporter moved closer to him with the mic. “I heard noises coming from the alley and then heard something above me. I looked and saw someone running across the roof and jumping to the next building. All I could see was a cape that looked violet or indigo…and I think he may have been barefoot and saw horns…or may be antlers…or…” he kept saying what could’ve been on the mysterious figure’s head while tapping a furry finger on his chin. His eyebrows raised remembering that night.

“Police have not revealed any more information at the scene, but we’ll stay on the scene with any more updates” said the Elk reporter staring at his camera crew. “Back to you Rhonda.”

“Thank you Bob” said Rhonda when the station showing the same Raven from earlier. “We now return to our regular scheduled program.”

As the tv went back to its regular programming, students talked amongst each other with some already heading back to their dorms.

“Geez, as if we need more late night attacks” said Jack while looking at the tv but motioning his head towards his right side where Legosi stood next to him. “I hope they catch whomever’s responsible….say Legosi what do…huh?” Jack blinked and widened his eyes when he saw his best friend looked more on edge. He leaned closer and asked

“L-Legosi…are you okay? Are you worried about those attacks?” Jack moved his right arm to grab Lugosi’s hand and as soon as his fingers locked around Legosi’s wrist. Legosi suddenly pulled it back and yelled,

“YES I’M WORRIED ABOUT THE ATTACKS!!!!!!!” His eyes widened and jumping back a bit with his muzzle wide open showing his fangs. Jack was stunned and the other students still in the lounge turned their eyes toward Legosi wondering why he suddenly yelled.

“Uh….” Was the next word out of Legosi’s mouth lowering his arms with his muzzle open. Now all eyes were on him and he looked around suddenly taking some steps back. “I-I-In fact…I’m going to…check if anyone’s at the drama club’s practice room…”

Legosi took further steps back and lifted his right furry arm pointing his thumb backwards. “A-and let them know w-what happened…can’t be too careful…umf…” said Legosi as he backed against the door with more strength than usual. He quickly tried grabbing the knob and managed to open the door after a few tries. Once he left running, everyone kept looking at the wolf wondering what that was all about. Jack thought it was strange to Legosi to get so nervous like that and why go to that practice room when drama club wasn’t meeting today. Jack wondered if he was going to see that female rabbit but didn’t want others to know that. He sighed and kept to himself lowering his head. He wished Legosi would’ve at least been honest with him. Legosi already ran through the schoolyard and to the drama club’s practice room. He reached his locker and took a few deep breaths. His right furry hand resting on top of his locker. He looked down and then at his locker. He moved his claws and opened the locker door. He looked inside to find that it was still there. The blue and yellow costume he wore last night hanging with the blue eye mask and yellow gloves on the top shelf.

“WHY?!” Legosi lifted his head in shock when hearing THAT voice. “WHY DID YOU RUN AWAY?!” It’s that voice he heard the same night he lunged at Haru. “YOU’RE A WOLF!!! YOU HAD HIM!!!” Legosi closed his eyes and could see blood red in his mind with flashes of that night. “The hawk walking out of the grocery store. Instead of the parking lot, he headed towards the alley carrying a large brown paper bag. He suddenly stopped and backed away seeing who was in front of him.

Legosi in the locker room slightly growled with sweat soaking his fur again. He saw more flashes of the hawk falling down with such fear in his eyes. Another flash of blood spattered on the wall. Another flash of a mysterious deer with a lavender eye mask and black costume with a violet cape and fingerless gloves rushing towards him with his bare furry feet. Legosi shook his head when the flashes stopped to calm down. He took some more deep breaths and closed the locker room door. He wishes he never found that costume in the first place. It’s like he was someone else that night.

Although Legosi thought he was alone, another drama club member was in his own office. Louis’s television was off but he was no longer sitting in front of it. He was kneeling on the ground looking down on the floor with his eyes closed. He raised his head and opened his eyes. He looked what he put on that chair. The black costume with the violet eye mask, cape and gloves. Since he first wore that costume, he felt strength and resilience. Confidence would run through all over his body. He felt like he could be at the same level as carnivores. Then why…why did it go wrong at that alley last night. He’d soon forget it once that memory popped in his head. The hawk who was so scared. Backed into a wall with fear in his eyes. Blood stains growing on the ground. A mysterious gray wolf with a blue and yellow costume, blue eye mask and yellow gloves came running at him with his gray furry bare feet in an instant flash.

“GAH!!!” Louis pounded the ground with his brown furry fist. He kept thinking to himself how could he be so weak that night…was it even worth putting that costume on again?

In the hospital, reporters gathered trying to get to the victim’s room. Police made every attempt to keep them away. The hawk was in the hospital bed on a ventilator. Bandages covered nearly his entire feathery body. Only part without bandages were those talons at the end of the bed with a toe claw wiggling every now and then.

“At least he’s responsive” said the polar bear doctor.

“What do you think happened?” said the fox cop.

Hard to say…we may not really know until he wakes up.” said the doctor as both he and the cop looked at the hawk in bed. The hawk’s EKG showed brain activity and his heart rate was at least normal for now. His eyelids seemed to slightly move but he wasn’t waking up. It seemed he was dreaming. He may be remembering what happened that night. The hawk was dreaming but it seemed the memory of that night was incorporated. He saw himself walking down that alley after leaving the grocery store. He carried his brown paper bag but the sky was blood red. It was darker than usual, and he heard lighting shrieking though it was his only source of light. He kept thinking it was going to be okay…he’d be out of there and back home in no time. He suddenly stopped when he noticed someone in front of him. It was too dark but another flash of lighting made him see a gray wolf donning a blue and yellow costume with a blue eye mask. The hawk heard a noise from behind and turned around to see someone else in the dark. Another lighting flash showed a mysterious deer wearing a black costume with a violet eye mask, gloves and cape. He couldn’t also help notice both were barefoot. Were they so strong that they didn’t even need boots? The hawk backed into a wall behind him and then noticed both going towards him. He couldn’t tell what was happening. Was one trying to attack him…was the other protecting him…were they both going after him…were they both protecting him from something….a sudden flash sparked bright when both of them came really close to each other and him.

#legosi #louis #beastars #furry art #furry anthro #anthro #anime #fanart #art #artists on tumblr #digital art #digital illustration #drawing #taking commisions #digital commisions #commisions open #wolf art #deer #golden deer

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doomedandstoned · 2 years

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(EchO) reveal stirring new song, “Fate Takes Its Course”

~Doomed & Stoned Debuts~

By Billy Goate

Italian melodic death-doom unit (EchO) comes from the rich tradition of Katatonia, Saturnus, and Novembers Doom, with a contemporary metal edge. There is great attention to detail on the Brescia quartet's forthcoming LP, 'Witnesses' (2022), and I'm not just talking about the intricate artwork. Here we have musicians thoughtfully appointed to their instruments, and they've obviously taken care in crafting their songs.

Take, for example, the third track and latest single from the band's fourth album. Taut guitar strings pick and strum ominously. Verses are gnarled and frothy, but a transcendent chorus soon prevails ("I will be free") soaring over a guitar solo with sharp tone. Then the mood suddenly shifts, as "Fate Takes Its Course." In the closing minutes, it felt like I was strolling through the shambled halls of a forgotten Gothic cathedral. On a damp autumn's morning, no less!

Vocalist Fabio Urietti tells Doomed & Stoned:

"Fate Takes Its Course" may be one of the catchiest songs we've ever written. Here melodies and smooth choirs reveal themselves, shining through every instrument. The moments of light, though, are sudden and are often roughly interrupted. As dusk gives way to twilight, peace becomes rage and fear again. Inevitability involves a series of realizations that not everyone is able to manage.

"Fate Takes Its Course" features the picturesque keyboard playing of guest artist Don Zaros, longtime member of the New Jersey band Evoken. On the record, it is followed by "Wanderer" which was previously released as a single.

Witnesses is sometimes uncanny and haunting, even beautiful. On the whole, the album is seismically convincing. Look for it November 25th in CD & digital formats from Black Lion Records (pre-order here).

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Witnesses by (EchO)

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Formed in 2007, Brescia unit (Echo) has established itself as one of the strongest forces in the Italian underground doom metal scene with two self-produced demos, three acclaimed full-lengths, and incessant live activities across Italy and Europe.

Witnesses is the 4th full-length album of (EchO), was written through the first lockdown imposed for the pandemic in 2020 and finished in the following summer and autumn. Although it’s not a concept album, all the lyrics written by singer and lyricist Fabio Urietti reflect all the distress and various feelings that the whole band felt during those strange and alienating days. In a nutshell, the album is a collection of images and thoughts — sometimes more explicit, sometimes more ambiguous.

The album was recorded between September and October 2021, with Francesco Genduso (Onda Studio, Plateau Sigma) taking care of the recording of drums and mix, Jei Doublerice (Exiled Media, Despite Exile) producing and recording vocals, Greg Chandler (Priory Recording Studios, Esoteric) taking care of the mastering, while guitars and bass have been recorded by the band’s guitarist Simone Saccheri.

The album features four guest musicians, Francesco Bassi on Drums, Heike Langhans (ex-Draconian) on vocals, Alex Högbom (October Tide) on vocals, and Don Zaros (Evoken) on keys.

Photo Credit: Quest For Fire Photography

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falsegoodnight · 3 years

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part one of my december fic rec! this list encompasses the fics i’ve read from the 1st to the 15th so half of this month! (mostly just the first week and a half though because FINALS!)

there’s still twenty fics/ficlets on here though which is insane so that’s why i’m splitting my monthly recs into two lists again!

you can find part two here

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✰ (have yourself a) Merry little Christmas by @defencelesst | G | 1k (so so so soft and sweet and perfect!! lottie’s stories always warm my heart!)

There's a saying in Korean culture about how watching the first snow of the year with someone means you're destined to stay together for a long time.

✰ Still by @allwaswell16 | NR | 2k (a timestamp for this series) (so sweet and heartwarming! the PERFECT end to the series!)

Louis has settled into his life in Colorado with Harry, their horses, and of course, Lacey the goat. And now the day has arrived to finally marry the man who makes this place feel like home.

✰ sugary sweet by @soldouthaz | E | 4k (drabble from this series) (hot, hot, hot! did i mention, hot?)

From the corner of his eye he can see every movement. The fire makes Louis’ skin even more golden than usual, the peaks of his nipples dark pink in pale contrast. His chest is already beginning to rise and fall quicker where a blush has bloomed up near his throat from his excitement. His arm is raised, shaking lightly as he holds up the icing can, his mouth parted as he pants softly.

Louis looks ethereal, and Harry’s having a more difficult time than he thought not being able to touch him.

✰ Thank you, five by @nouies | E | 6k (technically a reread) (so so cute and lovely and hot!!!)

“Harry?” He says as soon as he recognises the other man.

“Louis? Wh-what are you doing here?” Harry asks with a frown.

“Well, I’m here for rehearsal,” Louis announces with a proud smile.

There’s a flash of confusion on Harry’s face. “What do you mean rehearsal? I got the part, you didn’t.”

✰ can you keep me close, can you love me most? by @soldouthaz | G | 6k (a drabble from this series) (made me CRY!! love this world and these characters so so much!!!)

“I’m so sorry, Harry. This was supposed to be our night and we were going to eat and then walk around the city and-”

“Lou, it’s alright,” Harry says, “seriously. We can always make another reservation. Don’t worry about it, love.”

“I know, just -” Louis cuts himself off with a sigh.

He knows they can reschedule. It’s not so much that he cares about the reservation, really, or any of the food. His students are so important to him and he’d always drop anything to help them, except that he sort of - well, Louis sort of thought Harry would propose tonight.

✰ singing your praises by @loubellies | E | 6k (really hot and sexy but also cute!)

Prompt 86: Louis rides Harry while wearing his packer’s jersey/sweater and gets his ass ate.

✰ You’ll wait for me only by @tired-eyes-lou | T | 9k (love accidental bonding fics! cute!)

Harry nips at the bondmark on Louis’ neck, Louis’ hands go to his hips, grounding him. He allows himself this, knowing that his Omega needs it too. Harry pulls back, “Go on a date with me.” He rushes out, looking at Louis’ eyes.

Louis laughs and shakes his head. “No, Louis, I’m serious. We’ve bonded for life anyway, might as well try.” Louis looks at him, “You’ve been thinking about this a lot.” Louis points out, Harry nods. “Okay.” Louis says and walks out leaving Harry. “Okay what?!”

✰ Pretty and Pink by @larryinpantiess | E | 13k (cute and lovely! love trucker harry!)

Harry never lets anyone come on the road with him.

Then, a cute hitchhiker, Louis comes around.

✰ show you the stars in the daylight by @yvesaintlourent | E | 13k (AMAZING INCREDIBLE PERFECT! i love childhood best friends and also !! miscommunication !! idiots in love !!)

Louis has a type and at sixteen and scrawny, it's definitely not his best friend's little brother Harry...ten years later, he changes his mind.

✰ silver linings by @millsxwriting | T | 14k (so cute and sweet :’) as a big fan of emails, this made my heart happy)

As Louis starts his freshman year of college out of state, Harry finishes his last year of high school back home. The distance between California and Arizona has both of them gripping onto everything they can to make their relationship work.

✰ Won’t Keep You My (Dirty Little) Secret by @lovelykits | M | 16k (wow wow wow i adored this!!! louis and harry were both so lovely!)

Louis and Harry have been together since the end of last year and somehow no one knows about it.

✰ The Boy with the Tin Chest and the Glass Heart by @louloubabys1992 | M | 18k (amazing concept and so cute!! love the inclusion of fairy tales in this one too!)

Alpha Harry Styles, world-renowned author of fairy-tales, is being persuaded by the Beta, Liam Payne, to hire a new illustrator. Since Harry’s own illustrations are too graphic for what is supposed to be children’s stories, Liam feels the need is dire. Omega Louis does not agree with Liam since he believes that Harry’s stories are fine just the way they are. Of course this has nothing to do with Louis being totally biased or totally head over heels for Harry. It certainly has nothing to do with being jealous of the mysterious omega illustrator Liam has in mind to team Harry up with.

Seriously, it has nothing to do with that at all. Nothing, absolutely nothing, zilch, nada.

Yeah...

✰ Across the Grey, Salty Sea by @the-cheshire-pussy-cat | E | 20k (incredible!!! the ending made me so emotional ahh)

Prompt 212: Alex from Dunkirk and French escort/prostitute Louis who ends up in Alex’s quarters more nights than not. Alex gives him his dog tag to wear maybe just a lot of smut and dirty talk with Louis being a pretty princess.

✰ blue songs are like tattoos by @loubellies | E | 31k (berkeley chant!! but so so cute and amazing! loved the playlist that went with it too!)

“Good morning, University of California, you’re listening to KALX 90.7 FM Berkeley, this is DJ Harry Styles. If the owner of the tapes I’ve been finding around the studio doesn’t come forward and introduce himself, I’m going to continue tossing them straight in the trash!”

✰ Freeway of Love (In a Pink Cadillac) by @mizzhydes | E | 33k (the plot twist took me off guard but wow!)

Louis was on his way to Miami to visit an old friend. Harry was going there for a little R&R and take in the sights and sounds. A sudden upgrade in seating brought these polar opposites together. The universe works in mysterious ways and they are unknowingly about to embark on an adventure they will surely remember for a lifetime.

✰ Cold As Ice And Everything Nice by @harriblou | M | 41k (this was so sweet and amazing and tender <333 loved it!)

Louis is a professional ice-skater and he meets Harry, who offers to clean the ice for him.

✰ When Our Worlds They Fall Apart by @holdingthornsandroses | E | 42k (louis as leia??? harry as han solo??? amazing perfect incredible! made my heart happy!)

Harry put his hand over his heart as if Louis had wounded him. “You’re so harsh, my liege! Perhaps you need to relieve some tension…” He let his voice trail off suggestively.

“The day I ask YOU to relieve tension is the day I lose all my wits and join the Imperials,” Louis said. “It will never happen.”

✰ A Place With Skeletons by @crazyupsetter | E | 51k (yet another masterpiece from this author. continues to blow me away <3 that one line (you know if you know) still sticks with me today)

“I would choose anyone other than you,” Louis says, picking up his train of thought again. He feels a lot more cornered and defensive when they’re in Harry’s house, for some reason. It doesn’t really make sense, considering that this time, Louis was the one who couldn’t hack it any longer. He broke first. There’s something about being in Harry’s space, though, the green and earthy feeling of it. It should feel like open space with all the plants, but Louis has never felt more claustrophobic than he does when he’s here.

Harry’s chest moves against his back, a sharp intake of air. Before he can open his mouth to defend himself, Louis keeps going, “If I had a choice in any of this, I would have been saved by that elderly security guard over you. I wouldn’t mind having to have the occasional cuddle with her.”

✰ through the wheatfields and the coastlines by @thepolourryexpress | E | 53k (ni was right. i definitely fell in love with cowboy harry but i’m not complaining! this fic had it all and i’ll definitely be rereading this in the future - so so amazing!)

Louis needs inspiration, and a certain cowboy and his lamb are the perfect distraction.

✰ Know I Think You’re Awesome, Right? by @princesshalo | E | 60k (amazing amazing amazing! loved the conflict between louis and harry and their dynamic!)

A college AU where Louis is a hippie, very good vibes activist and Harry is a punk, anarchist that always gets involved in violent protests.

If you read any of these lovely fics, remember to leave kudos and comment to show your appreciation!

*if i made any errors, please let me know :)

enjoy!

#my fic recs #fic recs #2020 recs #december 2020 recs #december recs

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hbd to Hayao Miyazaki! (Capricorn sun/Aries moon)

Iconic animator, director, and screenwriter Hayao Miyazaki (b. January 5, 1941) turned 80 years old on January 5, 2021.

Miyazaki is the co-founder of Studio Ghibli and acclaimed for his whimsical and fantastical animated feature-length films. He is known for writing stories with environmental and social messages, which often centre independent girls as protagonists.

His first breakthrough directorial film, Nausicäa of the Valley of The Wind (1984) follows a young princess who fights to defend her home community from war and environmental devastation in a post-apocalyptic world. Miyazaki adapted this screenplay based on a manga he wrote.

To be frank, I find I can’t really watch this film anymore (after having watched it maybe 3 or 4 times?), with the amount of war and fighting in it (the accompanying music is also kinda intense). However, this was once my favourite film by Miyazaki and I still recommend watching if you haven’t already seen it.

Today, Spirited Away (2001) and Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989) remain some of my favourite films.

In Spirited Away, a ten-year old girl named Chihiro must save her parents from the spirit world by overcoming obstacles in a bathhouse full of spirits and outsmarting a powerful witch. I think this film both fascinated and slightly scared me as a kid, but I’ve grown to love it more as an adult. This description truly doesn’t quite do the film justice as the cast of unique characters each add a different twist to Chihiro’s journey towards bravery.

In Kiki’s Delivery Service, a young girl must leave home to train as a witch as per the traditions of her village. However, she starts to lose her powers when on her own and must regain them in order to survive. Kiki was truly an angsty teen of her time. As an entrepreneur, she basically delivered bread UberEats-style on her broom, to boot!

How many other teenage witches can you name who fly across the sea while listening to the radio? I once dressed up as Kiki for Halloween.

The above mentioned films were all written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

When I found out Miyazaki’s birthday, it came as no surprise that he was born as a Capricorn. I say this in reference to watching the NHK docu-series “10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki,” which highlights his obsessive and regimented work schedule and habits, reeking of Capricorn stereotypes.

“Placing value on the act of working hard is an incredible mistake…Working hard, it’s just something you do. If you don’t, nothing worthwhile will come about.” - Hayao Miyazaki (source)

Capricorns are Earth signs who are passionate and driven, above all else.

I don’t know about you, but in my life, Capricorns are always grinding (staying on top of everything!). These include successful artists and freelancers who are committed to their practice and communities (often while working multiple jobs), pushing through law/grad school during a pandemic, and dedicated to showing up and caring for their friends and family.

Tweets by astrologer Danielle Ayoka (@mysticxlipstick)

Maybe this devout sense of purpose and passion is what makes them come off as so wise beyond their years.

Capricorns are the epitomy of old souls. Their practicality makes them seem like a grandparent, regardless of their actual age.

“I’m so excited!” Miyazaki smiles with grandpa joy as he releases the tape from the video camera that he installed in his car to record as he drives. A little strange, perhaps, yet in the first part of the docu-series, it truly offers a pragmatic glimpse into his approach to work. (In this case, the study of daily motion.)

Screencapture from 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki by NHK

Of an emotional nature, another Capricorn stereotype is that they come off as cool and distant. In the same docu-series, viewers later witness Miyazaki walk out of the middle of his son’s film premiere. Ouch.

For Miyazaki, quality of work > everything else.

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In the documentary film the Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013), viewers watch Miyazaki going off on a team of animators, even making some cry after giving his feedback.

Capricorns set high standards. More so for themselves than for others though. However, beyond his Capricorn sun, Miyazaki has an Aries moon. The moon represents a significant emotional aspect of our inner selves.

What does this mean? According to the AstroTwins,

Aries is ruled by Mars, the planet of aggression and war, which can make you temperamental and straight-up combative. With your fiery emotions, you get frustrated easily, blowing up at the slightest provocations. Although your temper tantrums pass quickly, you don’t always realize how much havoc your rage spells can wreak. The fallout could take years to live down, if the bridge isn’t permanently burned.

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Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and this moon sign makes you an initiator who likes to be number one. A warrior at heart, you’ll courageously champion any cause, project or person you believe in. You have a star quality, but your competitive streak can be fierce!

Hayao Miyazaki’s birth chart (via astro-charts.com)

This combination of steadfast hard work (Capricorn sun/Earth sign) and fierce independence (Aries moon/Fire sign) likely contributes much to how Miyazaki has attained his status as such an accomplished filmmaker and artist.

While this blog post is a tribute to the great Miyazaki, it is also an acknowledgement that he is an imperfect person, as we all are. Humans are complex creatures. Like so many of us, he is someone who has caused hurt and someone who has experienced significant loss. And, at the same time, he is someone who has created so much beauty, too.

Screenshot from The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013)

To many fans disappointment, Miyazaki retired from filmmaking after The Wind Rises (2013). However, in true Capricorn style, he has returned to work and emerged from retirement to direct a new film titled How Do You Live? which he intends to dedicate to his grandson.

With this forthcoming film, the Studio Ghibli animators have been tasked to draw more frames by hand than ever before. In the slow and steady Earth-sign-led process, they are producing a single minute of animation per month with a team of 60 people.

Studio Ghibli producer and general manager Toshio Suzuki says, “That means 12 months a year, you get 12 minutes worth of movie. Actually, we’ve been working on this film for three years, so that means we have 36 minutes completed so far. We’re hoping it will finish in the next three years.” Wow.

In Japan, an 80th birthday is referred to as the “umbrella celebration” (sanju 傘寿) in reference to the shape of the characters. The abbreviation of the character for “umbrella” (傘) can be read as “80″ by overlapping numbers 8 (八) and 10 (十).

Astrology writer Gala Mukamalova, once wrote about the power we give years. In an astrological love letter, she offered this to our hardworking, stubborn goat friends:

“But you, Capricorn, you who are still here, still wind howling through trees, still a leaf clinging to this life—forgiveness is something you can learn. How to give it, yes, but mostly how to receive it.”

Despite how much I enjoy projecting onto famous people based on their birth charts, I don’t truly know all that haunts Miyazaki or drives him to create as an artist, a son, a father, and a survivor of war.

Yet still, I hope this year may allow Miyazaki and his Capricorn sun to pursue forgiveness of self, whatever that may look like. I have no doubt that he will continue to find success with his work to come. Hopefully his Aries moon can tread lighter and enable him to act more kindly towards his studio team, too. After all, it is 2021.

Happy 80th birthday, Hayao Miyazaki. ☂️

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