Jane Fonda and Anita Pallenberg in Barbarella (1968).
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but fr outside of my contracted madness i absolutely refuse to give joe alwyn gold rush like how is that song at all related to their relationship the lyrics clearly spell out a relationship that either never existed or only existed in implication and fantasies and maybe-maybe nots and its so bitter and yet desperately soft in the bridge where it almost projects a sense of envy, of wanting to be them as much as you want them. It continues an interesting oft ignored lyrical trend of taylor wanting just as much to be her lover as to have them, envying their easy charisma (you were flush with the currency of cool/i was always turning out my pockets) or quiet dignity (your integrity makes me seem small) dating back to her earliest songs (the kind of flawless i wish i could be). Theres a projected self hatred and yearning to be better that twists itself into both romantic and sexual lust for her partners thats so fascinating and speaks to how all of her songs regardless of who theyre about are also an act of self reflection on who she is and who she wishes to be.
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Mr. Swales' section (as difficult to read as it is) actually poses an excellent meta question about the book itself.
The brief summary of what he is saying is effective this: Just because something is written down, it does not mean it is the whole truth. Things may be omitted for the comfort of the family or friends (like providing a grave for a sailor when there is no body.) Or for the dignity of those involved (like not mentioning a suicide.)
This reflects back on a discussion we were having about a month ago: Was the feeding censored out of Jonathan's diary?
Following Mr. Swales' logic about graves, the answer may be yes. Mina, as the person who transcribed Jonathan's diary, may have taken things out for the sake of dignity and comfort. Or Jonathan himself censored out those moments for the sake of his loved ones.
The thing to take from Mr. Swales in this scene is that written evidence can be unreliable. And we are reading a book comprised of nothing but written (or recorded) evidence.
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The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
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so sad that glee had to stay pg-13.. kurt shouldve been able to say fuck whenever he wanted
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I think my favourite thing about Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang's first conversation ever is the amount of Bevus and Butthead energy it inadvertently exerts.
"you're good at playing basketball, we could be partners for life."
"lmao it's just a game, chill dude."
"nuh, man, i trust you. every time i pass the ball to you, its like im trusting you with my life. what we had, out there, that's rare dude."
"woah, that's deep."
Like look at that face. Lu Guang's mind was fucking blown by that interaction.
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the disappointing yet knowing sigh I let out when xie lian did not in fact land of hua chengs lap when he fell through the roof into the armory.
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