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I am really afraid of the captain jack sparrow effect, ykwim, when something surprisingly strikes a chord with a lot of people, gets really popular, and then when the creators try to make more of it they're too aware of the fact that the audience will lap it up, so they screw it up and it's never as good as it was the first time around when no one knew how it would turn out
#am i making some kind of sense?#i'm rewatching ofmd episode 1 right now#and it's so......... innocent??#like everyone's just doing their best job but they didn't know what would happen#they didn't KNOW#and now they do#and what if season 2 is.... like dead man's chest#don't get me wrong i still liked dead man's chest#but i think i'm in the minority there#anyway i don't know if i'm explaining it right#never mind#our flag means death
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05/16/2024 Daily OFMD Recap
TLDR; Cast & Crew Sightings: David Jenkins; Rhys Darby; Taika Waititi; Leslie Jones; Con O'Neill; Trends; National Forest Service; Watch Party Reminders; Fan Spotlights; Love Notes; Daily Darby/Tonight's Taika
== David Jenkins ==
As you probably heard, Chaos Dad was really out and about today.
He did some polite menacing (regarding Zaslav)
Src: Djenkins Twitter
And checked in and sent some love for this artwork of him on Ed's Arm. MerJenks! Great work Lucia! (@ citrussyndicate)
Source: David Jenkin's Twitter
= Rhys Darby =
Rhys and Rosie several days back at the Bag Pipers Ball <3
Source: Heidi Miller's Instagram
== Taika Waititi ==
Taika out and about with some colleagues at Chateau Marmont!
Source: NevakRogers Instagram
Taika and Rita attending Netflix is a Joke Fest
Source: RitaOraHun Instagram
== Leslie Jones ==
Leslie Fucking Jones out on The View!
Source: Leslie Jones Instagram
= Con O'Neill =
Quick sighting of Con!
Source: Nick Hayes Instagram
== National Forest Service ==
Many of you probably remember this post from the National Park Service a while back regarding moonglow, well, our friends at the NPS are back at it again with the Rosie Maple Moth! Which one of you is the sneaky NPS social person, hm? Thank you @ adotzimm!
Source: @ adotzimm's Instagram
== Trends ==
Thank you @ NeverLeftPod for catching these trends!
Source: Never Left Podcast on Twitter
== Watch Party Reminders ==
Series Finale of Wrecked today over on the RDF Server.
Wrecked S3 WP May 13-May 17 - 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET / 11:30pm BST! If you need access feel free to dm me here at @gentlebeardsbarngrill or @aspirantabby42 on twitter.
= OFMD Season 1 Watch Party =
Next week May 20-26, RDF will be starting up a rewatch of OFMD season 1 with two episodes a day. Time: 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET / 11:30pm BST!
If you need access feel free to dm me here at @gentlebeardsbarngrill or @aspirantabby42 on twitter.
== Fan Spotlight ==
= Cast Cards =
Today's cast card is Geoff Dolan, otherwise known as the priest to whom Ed said "I'm the fucking devil". Thanks @melvisik!
Source: @Melvisik's Twitter
= OFMD Colouring Pages =
Thank you @patchworkpiratebear for these new pages! I am going to be sketching.... quite a few things in there.
== MerMay ==
== SpencerDoesArt ==
Our crewmate @ spencerdoesartt on Instagram was kind enough to let me share some of their MerMay Posts-- they've got some pretty cool stuff over there for MerMay, feel free to check the out!
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= Snejpowa =
This one really struck me today @snejpowa, it's really gorgeous.
Source: SnejPowa's Tumblr
== Love Notes ==
I really wish I had words today Crew. I feel a lot of the tension going on as I'm sure you do too. Things are tough right now, but even within close knit groups we run into struggles sometimes, it gives us a chance to grow.
I hope we all can take the time to regroup and do what we need to for ourselves to feel safe again, and maybe one day everyone will feel more comfortable again, or maybe not.
Whatever happens, do what you need to do crew, take care of yourself. If you need to chat let me know.
Somewhat related today is @ thelatestkate's new picture with the cute baby otter. Hope you have a good start to the weekend Crew. Sending love.
Source: TheLatestKat's Tumblr
== Daily Darby / Tonight's Taika ==
Gifs Courtesy of @agaywithcoffee and @aplaceofgreatersafety
#ofmd daily recap#ofmd#our flag means death#rhys darby#taika waititi#leslie jones#david jenkins#chaos dad#pirate daddy#watch parties#con o'neill#fuckdavidzaslav#dontstreamonmax
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Decided to rewatch OFMD S2 eps 1-3 and actually jot down my thoughts as I go! Oh what fun! Ngl this is mostly for me babes but if you enjoy it that's neat ❤️
Episode 1: Impossible Birds
Stede bearded in his dream could just be playing to swashbuckling archetypes for funsies, but is it some lingering wish that he was more masculine?
Con O'Neil truly graceful about it with the sword huh
"WHERE IS HE. WHERE'S ED?" Stede seeing Izzy as the thing that is keeping Ed from him when he's the one that left lol ok
His idealised version of Ed doesn't hold him accountable either. My mans doesn't want to face what he did at all!!
His first words to Ed in his letter are reassuring him that the crew are safe, as if he doesn't remember that Ed marooned them and left them for dead on purpose??
I know it's meant to be funny but Jackie was a bit of a sex pest toward Swede at first and the power dynamic was a bit 🫤 Glad he was into it in the end!
WHY DOES WEE JOHN SLAM THE HEAD OF THE ONE WHO GOT STABBED INTO THE TABLE INSTEAD OF THE ONE WHO STABBED THEM?? 😂
Stede truly is unphased by people being assholes to him and I just,,, respect it.
Ricky your vibes are strange and unsettling
Who in their right mind would have an ocean wedding in the golden age of piracy?? I know they probs didn't know it was the golden age of piracy while they were in it but STILL
Ed looks so dead behind the eyes 😭 Just going through the motions eh buddy?
Dressed up like the book Blackbeard I see. God he's trying so hard to inhabit this character.
I would die for Archie. Truly the himbo we need in these depressing angst riddled times.
Jim asking someone else how they're bottling things up?? Hello?? Who are you and what have you done with Jim?? Aren't you the bottling up Master? Olu bewitched you too good and now you've unlocked Feelings 😔
"He's actually a good guy" Stede babygirl did we actually forget the marooning???
I have so much I could say about how Izzy and Blackbeard's relationship has deteriorated hhhhh,,,, Izzy is a problem child but I'm so glad the story is crashing towards his character actually growing and changing. In season 1 he at least got the crumbs Ed would throw him like "I need you here", now he's only getting abuse and maybe he's throwing himself at it because he recognises he had a part to play in reaching this point and believes he deserves it.
Fang's delivery on "how you doing Izzy" will keep me warm and fed all winter. Masterclass in approaching someone, truly tender and genuine but not too pressuring. God.
That second "unhand me" hhh the panic of realising you're going to start crying if the situation continues
Con is gonna rip my heart out and eat it this season if I'm not careful
Labour exploitation Jackie what a girlboss x
Why does "you'll be having a lot of breakfastseses together" sound so ominous though 😭 Smeagol Jackie my worstie...
Stede doing Blackbeard Voice is adorable but damn he really doesn't believe that he made Ed's life better. Like how??? Why doesn't Stede equate happiness with better? Ed was explicitly happier around you ya dingus!
Swede deserves his married bliss so much. The crew can be so mean to him!!
"What am I to you" and "I have... love for you" are said so softly I'm gonna be sick,, Izzy you fucked it by wrestling this man into this particular coping mechanism and your tenderness is coming wayyyy too late. Heartbreaking tbh cause the guy didn't know how else to help Ed and now he's realising it could have been different. Sick and twisted little dynamic I'm eating it like good soup.
Definitely supposed to be taken that Izzy didn't realise "talk it through" was a Stedeism as he said it but godddd you idiot dude
Once again god bless you Archie I'd die for you
Fang I want to rescue you hhhhhh my hot topic fashionista must be so dehydrated from all these tears!!!
No way in hell Ed expected anything else out of Izzy's mouth than something about Stede, but god I wish the guy had just payed attention to Frenchie shaking his head. The catharsis of saying the quiet part out loud wasn't worth your leg, man.
"Start by cleaning up that mess"... yeah we def see Ed is killing people himself again but outsourcing the Big Job on Izzy makes sense. He's also exactly the kind of self sabotager atm that would know Frenchie won't do it, and he's looking for reasons to Be Worse.
Indigo heist my beloved. Fuck those hammies up!! I love how loud Black Pete was omg 😂
Oh fuck off Ricky I know you're a S1 Stede mirror but you're doing it detestably
Roach why is your instinct to immediately put the blue dirt on your face darling
Zheng Yi Sao completely unphased by Jackie is giving me so much delight
Sexy Dutchman 😭😂 Jackie never change
I love that Zheng Yi Sao is taking the whole crew on just to have her lil Olu moment, get it girl
TENDER JIM IM SO HAPPY FOR THEM THEY'VE COME SO FAR. I LOVE THEIR BIG SMILE 😭 (also Archie is so wholesome what is she DOING here???)
Ed oh my god you're not alright at ALL
Frenchie's quiet "sounds like a plan" is just so... painful. The acting this season is off the charts.
When Roach asked if they were in soup now I thought he was referring to the ocean as soup I'm an idiot 😭
#ofmd#ofmd s2#our flag means death#ofmd season 2 spoilers#ofmd season 2#ofmd spoilers#ofmd s2 spoilers#izzy hands#stede bonnet#edward teach
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Rewatching Season 1, just closed Episode 7 again, and now I'm thinking about Jim.
Jim, who lost their father right in front of them.
Who inherited a legacy of revenge they never wanted.
Who was taught over and over again that life is pain and disappointment and burden.
Who left home all alone in the world to get their vengeance at their Nana's advice.
Who found Oluwande as a way into Spanish Jackie's proximity to get the man who stole their whole life.
Who ran away with Oluwande at their heels, the first time they've run with someone running with them.
Who had to hide and lie and keep their lips sealed to board The Revenge and did so with only a single ally they could trust.
Who had to slowly learn how to talk, not in the literal sense, but metaphorically, to be vulnerable.
Who saw their Nana again and let themselves be sent back to a life of settling a tiresome grudge.
Who had to decide, for the very first time themselves, that they wanted the good out of life.
About Jim who went back home, to The Revenge.
Who got back just in time to kiss Oluwande and hold him close and bed him in their shared room. Who lost him just as quickly. Who was alone again, but in an entirely new way. Who woke up with a pounding headache pinned under glowering eyes. Who's been pushed to the breaking point of killing and raiding without a cause to believe in.
Who still held so much heart and longing for closeness. Who told Fang stories to help him stop crying and laugh, who even did the little wooden boy voice to make sure it worked. Who started to fall for Archie in the middle of all the hurt and cold loneliness that took a hold of their home, of their Revenge, the only one they've ever really cared for.
And then... just when Ed seemed to be getting better than he had in a while, they were in a storm. Surrounded by screaming weather and getting soaked with rain. And as they find themselves staring down the barrel of death, only hours or minutes from complete destruction and erasure, they are commanded to snuff out their recent string of hope.
And Blackbeard cackles as he tells them all love dies, he was just hastening the process.
And it hit them again, with the same force as Archie's fist hits their jaw... it's the same thing.
"Life is pain."
"Life is disappointing."
"Life is pointless if you aren't mad and making a statement."
The world was telling them again, that was how it worked.
And they didn't listen. They didn't bend to the universal law they kept having barked into their face. Instead they reached down, and pulled Archie to her feet. And Jim pressed their forehead into hers. Knowing they were going to die soon. It was just a fact, Blackbeard was always going to blow the mast, no matter if they listened.
So Jim was going to stop fighting. Stop scrambling desperate and scrappy to survive. They were just going to hold the little bit of love they had within reach, and wait for the Life that's aways been hard to end.
More OFMD
#Cae Has Lots of Feelings About Our Flag Means Death#And then - obviously - Izzy gets back up and shoots Ed#So Jim turns around and starts fighting to live again with the rest of them#But ignoring that part#This is the profound poeticism of Jim Jimenez's life as we've seen it#And fuck it killed me rewatching szn 1 and noticing these little tethers... these little 'consistencies' in their life.#It's so un-fucking-fair#And Jim deserves a big ol' poly dream. Please please please people who make the show let them be surrounded by so much love and joy#Let them have everything. Romantic love. Platonic love. Familial love. Self love.#I really want Jim to pull themselves into so much fond happiness#And this is all part of why Jim is a sort of representative for Ed#They exist in similar aspects to him#And it's fucking killer#Our Flag Means Death#OFMD#Our Flag Means Death Season 2 Spoilers#Our Flag Means Death Spoilers#OFMD Spoilers#OFMDS2#OFMD s2 spoilers#OFMD Jim#Jim Jimenez#Oluwande#Oluwande Boodhari#OFMD Archie#Teal Oranges#Oluwande x Jim#Jim x Archie#All the couplings#I want them all to exist happy and together
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Honestly, I really admire (and am thankful for) the way you manage and handle those back and forth with some Izzy stans, I don't think I have the mental strength to entertain them myself.
I wasn't part of the fandom after season 1 aired, I watched it without engaging much and then kind of waited for season 2 to come out, so I had no idea such a divide had happened between Izzy stans and the rest of the fandom (glad I was oblivious to it ngl). All I know is that I hated Izzy’s guts and wanted him to get his just desert.
So yeah, I wasn’t a fan and I struggled forgiving him when season 2 started because the show was trying so hard to make him sympathetic (which I honestly couldn’t give two shits about at first, I wanted revenge), plus you’re right, Izzy got way too much screen time (which gave Izzy stans ammunitions to say “SEE!! Main character!!!”), but I did end up warming up to him by the time he died. I can even say I genuinely liked him.
BUT the journey to that point was sooo conflicting because some Izzy stans were also doing the absolute most in the main tag, painting Izzy as this angel who never did anything wrong and was terrorized by the monster Ed, and I was like????? Did season 1 happen??? Did I dream the whole season??? Did I watch a version from an alternate universe??? I was BAFFLED. I don't know who is that Izzy they're talking about, but it's not the one on my screen, that's for sure.
Then, Izzy died and the hardcore stans lost their shit (you know what I'm talking about) and they have seriously soured me to Izzy again. I want to like the character we had on screen, and I want to like his redemption arc. He was a great antagonist even if I hated him, and we owed him so much for all the shit he pulled in season 1, but the OTT takes and behaviors from stans I’ve seen have made me give up on him, which sucks. Maybe I’ll feel better about him in a few months, but right now, I can’t stand him, and I’ve blocked his tag everywhere (ao3 included, because, truly, fuck fanon Izzy, fuck him).
Hope it’s not too draining for you though, just writing this felt like screaming into the void, so I can’t imagine dealing with this on the daily. Take care!
hi anon i'm so glad you sent this bc i felt very similarly about izzy in s2. i didn't find him sympathetic at all. i didn't give a single shit that he was suffering from ed being in his kraken era bc he's the entire reason ed ended up like that in the first place. izzy was reaping what he sowed. seeing ed feeling so miserable broke my fucking heart and i can't stand any bullshit takes about 'izzy was protecting the crew from ed's abuse' or 'edizzy invented love confirmed' or whatever other nonsense his stans chose to take away from episodes 1-3.
i truly do not see izzy as a victim. i truly do not see ed as an abuser. sometimes i will start reading a post in the ofmd tag that refers to an 'abuser' and a 'victim' and i get halfway through the post and realise that the op has a completely opposite view of who is who than i do.
and as s2 progressed i just felt worse and worse about it like he was getting so much screentime and popping up all over the place and he'd absorbed a load of traits (from other characters that i'd have rather seen more of) bc the writers had to speedrun making him semi-likeable. i still haven't done a proper rewatch since the finale aired and i'm pretty sure i'll feel different watching it knowing he dies in ep8, but when eps 6-7 dropped i fucking hated every scene he was in and felt like he ruined some otherwise really lovely ed/stede moments like their breakfast in bed. izzy being cheered on for wearing drag and singing - the exact acts that caused him to threaten ed - feels exactly like the very common queer experience of seeing the homophobic kid who bullied you for being queer getting loads of support when they come out themselves.
and the takes that were coming out of the canyon at this time were absolutely wild, especially in relation to ed. people absolutely baying for blood, wanting to see him suffer, wanting his relationship with stede to suffer, wanting him to have to crawl across broken glass to repair his relationship with the crew, all while treating izzy as a protagonist who never did anything wrong.
so ngl i was delighted when he died. but mostly i was relieved that it was going to be over. i walked out of my circus tent with my clown makeup on believing that the canyon would yell for a bit and then slowly quiet down as people who claimed they'd be leaving the fandom if izzy died made good on their promise and fucked off.
and if anything they've got louder and more unhinged and are out here reinventing tjlc and harassing the writers and churning out the most rancid racist posts and writing obituaries that caused multiple people on twt to mistakenly think Actual Human Person con o'neill had died.
and on one hand i'm kind of glad that more people know what they're like now but god i really do feel for any izzy fans who have had their enjoyment of him ruined by the canyon. i really do think it's not the character that's polarising, it's the fandom response, in that most people who come in liking izzy end up either aligning with the canyon or getting so fucking fed up of the canyon that they don't like him anymore. and both of those are a shame tbh because he is very well acted and well written, especially in s1, and i wish i could've enjoyed his scenes and felt the emotional payoff of his death
anyway. sorry for writing you 1 billion words. ily ❤️
#asks#anon#the izcourse#izzy critical#absolutely no sarcasm - i really love that my askbox has become a Place For Screaming over the past few days#it ticks all my boxes bc i love attention and i love talking about my opinions. win win
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J'ai publié 5 136 fois en 2022
C'est 2 624 billets de plus qu'en 2021 !
5 131 billets reblogués (100%)
Les blogs que j'ai le plus reblogués :
@chamblerstara
@gaylittlepirates
@blakbonnet
@manesalex
@edwardteachonthebeach
J'ai étiqueté 4 562 billets en 2022
Seulement 11% de mes billets ne comportaient pas de tag
#our flag means death - 2 333 billets
#stede bonnet - 1 000 billets
#blackbonnet - 984 billets
#ofmd fanart - 934 billets
#gentlebeard - 788 billets
#blackstede - 785 billets
#ed teach - 660 billets
#edward teach - 565 billets
#taika waititi - 265 billets
#star wars - 262 billets
Longest Tag: 139 characters
#this is so me. i hate this show but i watch it out of anger and rage and bitterness at this point but also malex even tho it’s non existent
Mes billets vedette en 2022 :
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🌸 If you get this, answer with 3 random facts about yourself and send it to the last 7 blogs in your notifications, anonymously or not 🌸
Thank you for this ask my dear!
So, 3 randoms facts about myself.... Okay!
Here we go:
1 - My favorite color is purple
2 - I'm very allergic to cats and shellfish
3 - I find thunderstorms relaxing
n°4
Okay, that last part is like a lot, so feel free to just answer - let's spread some happiness around! --
List 5 things that make you happy, then put this in the ask box of the last 10 people that reblogged from you!
Thanks for the ask @anna-hawk!
5 things that make me happy? Okay! It's gonna be the 5 things that make me happy at the moment then.
Here we go!
1 : Reading Dinluke fanfictions. They are kinda (A LOT!) my latest obsession, so reading endlessly about these two falling in love in space while raising a little green jedi baby makes me VERY HAPPY on a daily basis.
2 : My dog, Sherlock. He's the love of my life, always.
3 : The weather. At the moment, it's perfect for my state of mind, right now, for example, there's a little rain, but the kind of rain you get in summer when you know the sun will soon be there and the birds are singing and it smells like nature is waking up.
4 : Star Wars in general. I'm rewatching all the movies and TV Shows and animated series and I love it all! I just started "Rebels" and only finished "Clone Wars" a few weeks ago and I LIVE! I
5 : Pedro Pascal. Just because that man is amazing and everything.
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Okay, for the pickign a character, Obi wan or that Mandalorian guy?
Thanks for the ask, darling.
It's a very hard pick!
Obi-Wan is my fav from the prequel trilogy and I love him even more after seeing Clone Wars... And the new Obi-Wan Kenobi show will make me even more addicted to this character, I just know it. And I just love Ewan McGregor since I was a teen. And CodyWan in just an amazing ship...
BUT...
I'm literally in love with Din Djarin and The Mandalorian is the show that made me appreciate Star Wars all over again after all this time. It’s because of The Mandalorian that I’ve watched Clone Wars and Rebels for the 1st time and the OG and Prequel trilogies all over again. It's this THE show that pushed me to really understand all the Star Wars lore. It's THE show that brought DinLuke into my life.
So… After long and hard deliberation, I’ll have to choose that Mandalorian guy ☻. My Mando. My Din. This is the Way.
Ps: And... Pedro Pascal, that's all I have to say.
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Thanks for the ask darling !
1 : show you watch religiously, can’t miss an episode?
To be honest, there are quite a few I just CAN'T miss. But, I'll just do a Top 3, cause I'm unable to choose just one.
The Mandalorian, obviously, cause it's my favorite show.
Stangers Things, just because it has a little bit of everything I love in a TVShow and the characters are just so endearing ! I love them all to death !
Our Flag Means Death, of course ! I've watched it on a loop for a few weeks now and I just can't get enough of it. It really is the greatest show on Earth (and Sea). When S2 will drop, it'll probably be the death of me (in the best way possible.)
13 : show you watch for a ship?
Honestly? Roswell New Mexico. If it wasn't for Malex I would I've dropped the show a long time ago. I mean... I love the prospect of Kybel also, but Echo is exhausting and all the unnecessary drama make me roll my eyes so hard... But I still watch it, even if the plot is full of holes and very bad sometimes. I must be a masochist, but I'm still too addicted and attached to Malex (and Kybel) to drop the show.
20 : show you think should’ve ended sooner?
SO MANY SHOWS! I mean look at Grey's Anatomy for exemple ? Will it ever end? But I've stopped watching the show like 10 seasons ago so if I really had to choose one, it'd be The Flash.
I don't know why I still watch it because it's very bad. It must end! Please, let it end!
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OFMD FAVE GAME
I’ve been tagged by @sherlockig, thank you, it looks fun!
So here we go !
Fave Ed Gif: I just love this gif. He looks so cute here! And I just love how Ed is so instantly himself with Stede form the very first minutes.
Fave Stede Gif: I think he looks so freaking beautiful in this scene! I get why Ed wanted to kiss the shit out of him.
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Hi, you may have noticed me spam liking your posts lol. I have a genuine question as someone who watched ofmd then black sails (and basically has no knowledge of historical or fictional pirates): what IS the lens that first time black sails watchers should have? Because of early season one, i cynically started seeing it as a misogyny fuelled Action drama. and yea i liked the other seasons better but that view of it kind of stayed for me. So i think i subconsciously interpreted a lot of the story choices as being made in bad faith. And i can't really get all the talk about the themes in the story, i didn't notice a lot of them. Do you have any advice on how to flip that switch like a different way to read the story lol i really want to Get this show.
Hi anon!
"What is the lens that first time Black Sails watchers should have" is a great question – and a complex one to answer. I know for a fact that you are not the only person who didn't vibe with it the first time (several of the persons in question now being some of its biggest fans). I have several pieces of advice for "getting it" (buckle in).
1: As you note, season one is quite different from the rest. It is a "product of its time" so to speak, that time being the height of Game of Thrones' popularity. That is the audience it was trying to draw in, and you can tell (I like to call this "straightbaiting"). Its criticisms are definitely warranted, but I would encourage you when (if) you rewatch to pay attention to how the expectations you draw from season one play into later seasons. Season one is all about theatre – the theatre of piracy. Sex. Violence. Action. But that's what it is, theatre. Notice how later seasons subvert expectations and drop the facade of the first few episodes.
2: As for the misogyny you mention. Yes, I agree that the first season makes some choices with its female characters that I would not. However, I caution against keeping such a skeptical attitude as the show goes on, because Black Sails contains and develops more female main characters than many of its contemporaries (and largely queer female characters as well!). None of them are there for set dressing or fan service. They are active agents integral to the plot. The role that women should/shouldn't play is one of the themes of "theatre" that continues through the show, like Eleanor playing the role of Mrs. Rogers (a choice that comes with great sacrifice).
3: If you follow my blog, there is absolutely no way you haven't come across the concept of "The Narrative". Black Sails is a story and knows it. Its basis on both history and fiction (and everything in between) imbues it with a ton of complexity, especially when it comes to inevitability (Treasure Island has to happen, the pirates can't win the war, etc.) Some of the themes you are having trouble seeing might become clearer when you don't suspend your disbelief all the way. See it as a story. And if you want to make it more fun, see how the characters themselves see it as a story. Jack want a legacy above all else. Flint sees himself almost as a Homeric figure. Silver (unfortunately ironically) fears above all else being locked into the role of a single character. Etc etc. It's all very self-referential and that's why I love it.
4: Overall, Black Sails requires a lot of deliberate critical thinking. It's not meant for you to take things at face value. You aren't supposed to agree with everything that Flint or Eleanor or whoever does. You're not supposed to believe everything they say, or assume that they themselves understand the motivations behind their actions. It's not straightforward, and that's what makes it great: you can come away with so many different nuanced takeaways and interpretations. Ultimately, there isn't really one "right" lens to view it through at all.
Anyway, I hope something in all of this helps! Thank you for asking, I'm always happy to provide my opinions!
#i'm off to an event for the rest of the night but i wanted to answer this first!#love a good ask#black sails
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02/11/2024 Daily OFMD Recap
TLDR; Cast&Crew Sightings; Rhys; Wee John Wondays; Rosie; Vico; Kaimana; Vico & Samantha Rei; Claudia; Articles; S2 Rewatch; Relax I'm From the Future Watch; Articles; People of Earth Season 1 Watch Party Reminder; Apple Tv Valentine's Video; Love Notes; Daily Darby/Tonight's Taika;
== Cast & Crew Sightings ==
= Rhys Darby =
Our favourite Captain attended the 28th annual Art Directors Guild Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on February 10, 2024. He announced 2 of the winners and both those people weren't there to receive it!
"This feels personal. What's so bad about meeting me?"
NOTHING RHYS EVERY ONE OF US WILL COME MEET YOU DON'T WORRY.
Thank you to @rhysdarbinizedarby for all the pics.
==Wee John Wondays==
Wee John Wonday's are back tomorrow! 10.30 PM GMT (5:30 PM ET, 1:30 PT) Looks like there's a Mystery Special Guest!
Could it be Nathan? Or Matthew Maher perhaps? Someone cute!
== Rosie and Vico and Kaimana ==
Rosie also attended the Them Fatale last night! She got to meet up with Vico and Kaimana and it looks like everyone had an amazing time! These three are so adorable together.
Vico also met up with Samantha Rei! Check out their Live IG here
= Claudia O'Doherty =
Not OFMD related, but it's nice to see our lovely Claudia (Mary) out and about and being a goofy fun lady as usual.
== Articles ==
The Best New TV Shows to Stream on Max This Week
== Today's Rewatch Party / Relax I'm From the Future Watch ==
= S2 Rewatch Party =
Our friends @adoptourcrew had a Rewarch party with Q! today in honour of Season 2 being on iPlayer. Just some highlights for you folks not on twitter:
= Relax Im from the Future Highlights =
== Watch Party Reminders ==
Feb 12 - Feb 16: People of Earth Season 1
People of Earth is no longer on any streaming platform, but it is available for digital purchase (ex, on Amazon). If access is an issue, DM Me @gentlebeardsbarngrill (@iamadequate1 may be indisposed so I have access if you need it).
Season 1 watch next week from February 12th to February 16th.
Skipping the week after in case people want to participate in the next Palestine strike.
Season 2 watch from February 26th to March 1st
Times will be 10pm GMT / 5pm EST / 4pm CST / 2pm PST. Watch two episodes per day. Episodes are 21-22 minutes each. Use the following Saturday for the tags/watch if interested but not able to make this time.
Hashtags:
#PiratesOfEarth
#SaveOFMD
#AdoptOurCrew
== Apple TV Valentine's Video ==
Some of the crew put together this lovely video for the Apple TV #WooAsACrew event! Check it out!
Vocals: twitter.com/ferventrabbit
Video: twitter.com/Giulianaazr & twitter.com/ragsandmuffins
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== Love Notes ==
Alright lovelies, it's that time again. Covid brain is still pretty strong with me tonight so I hope I don't sounds like a raving lunatic.
Over here in the US it's Sunday night. For those of you on the other side of the world it's already Monday. I hope you all got some good rest this weekend, you deserve it.
You've been working so very hard at just living lately. It's tough I know, and it can really wear on you over time.
You're doing great though, you really are.
It's so hard to see how far we've come when we are living in this constant state of survival, but you know what's really cool?
There's a past version of you right now that is so incredibly proud of you. If that you could see yourself right now, they'd be in awe at how far you've come, and how much you've grown.
Where you are today will be that same person in a few months or a year, marveling at your progress.
You are doing so very well, even on tough days. Remember that. The crew and I are so very proud of you lovelies, and we know past you is too (and hopefully present you, but I understand if that's harder to do). Get some rest and keep at it, you got this. <3
== Daily Darby / Tonight's Taika ==
So for tonight, I have a serious question. How the HELL did I miss that Taika did a TED talk, in a goddamn suit vest? Holy Frijoles, someone please make him wear these more often, it's uncomfortable how good he looks in that. Ted Talk Src.
So, uh ya, tonight's vest themed, IDK it just needed to happen, I suppose.
#daily ofmd recap#daily ofmd recaps#ofmd daily recaps#ofmd daily recap#taika waititi#rhys darby#rosie carnahan darby#Vico ortiz#kristian nairn#kaimana#claudia o'doherty#adopt our crew#save ofmd#ofmd s3#save our flag means death#renew our flag means death#Instagram
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