Back at (over)analyzing the expressions on Jude’s and Mads’ faces during the restaurant scene because there’s still so much to say. Their acting skills are truly mind-blowing and here’s another proof of that:

The contrast between the look on Dumbledore’s face when he mentions the blood pact and tells Grindelwald that they could free each other of it and Grindelwald’s own expression is truly fascinating. If you pay close attention to Dumbledore’s body language, you can clearly see that he’s seriously thinking about breaking the troth. His body leans forward, his shoulders go up, his head moves lightly so that he nods exactly when he pronounces the words "we can" (in a really subtle way). All these small movements mean that he’s sincere, he knows that if they both agreed to break the blood troth, they could break it. Of course it’s not easy for him to give up on the pact but he knows that’s the best thing to do.

Meanwhile if you focus on Grindelwald’s face when Dumbledore brings up the idea of breaking the blood pact, you can see that it truly infuriates him. I’m not 100% certain of that because his expression switches so quickly that it’s hard to interpret it perfectly, but I would even say that it disgusts him. “Breaking our blood troth? How can you even THINK of doing that?". His nostrils are flared, he huffs loudly, he slowly pinches his lips together and then he closes his eyes, curls up his lips and turns his head looking sickened. He’s so damn mad that Dumbledore brought that subject up and Mads manages to show that anger so well, it’s impressive. The expression only lasts for a second, he doesn’t flare up, he quickly collects himself (of course), but his attitude changes for the rest of the conversation and he later "takes revenge” by trying to make Dumbledore feel guilty.

I will never stop saying it: Jude and Mads truly understood the assignment.

With all the disappointment of not getting more of this story and struggling witn my mental health, I’ve kept away, but I can’t help commenting on this. 

It’s no wonder that we had to do mental gymnastics and meta the hell out of the character arcs. This should have never been such a short movie and to be honest it barely cut it as a single movie. It should have been either a series or a novel. It’s a pity because the cast is so good! They managed to convey so much within the chopy through their expressions and physicality within the mess that was delivered.

Mind you, TSoD is a movie I’ll be watching again and again and I’m fond of it. But it’s like bullet-points of a story; not a fully fleshed-out one. 

Like, one of the biggest criticisms you’ll remember me having, other than the fact that the character arcs felt interesting but without us getting a sense of how we go from point A to point B and the development being rushed, is that Grindelwald’s side was underdeveloped and his followers felt like cardboard. Then we get this! 40% of Gellert’s lines cut, Helmut (who had potential) being butchered, possibly more development for his other followers. This could have been a nuanced magical political thriller in the best way possible with a love story on top.

fantastic beasts: the secrets of dumbledore (2022)

some sketches for my character shadowmancer!

exploring a style more natural to me :)

for @eveneechan

How is this not love

fire on fire would normally kill us

but this much desire, together we are winners

they say we’re re out of control, some say we’re sinners 

don’t let them ruin our beautiful rhythms 

because when you unfold me and tell me you love me

look in my eyes

you are perfection, my only direction

fire on fire

HOT TAKE

Grindledore> Every cannon harry potter ship

reminder that fantastic beast 3 movie title is “the secrets of Dumbledore” and reveals his secret in the first few minutes into the movie

Not making FB4 and 5 is so fucking dumb. This is a story. A fictional world with carefully crafted characters, deep and complex storylines, about pasts and love and tragedy. This is art. Art that is already loved by so many, and we could only guess how many it will inspire once its finished. Why should we rip away this piece of art from the future of our kind? Just because nowadays people like to bitch a lot??????

"But there is only one person who interests him: Dumbledore."

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore - The Complete Screenplay.

#TheRelationshipBetweenMinervaAndAlbusAlwaysWarmsMyHeart #AndOfCourseAlbusWantsToGiveTheOwlSugar #TheBirdIsTiredAndDisoriented #HeUsesASugarCubeHimselfWhenHeIsSadAndStressed #RightBeforeGellertAppearsAtTheDiner #AndLaterHeKeepsEatingSweetsThroughoutHisLife #MyBoyNeedsHisDopamine #AndASugarFixIsTheWayToGetIt #IImagineMinervaJumpingOnAlbusWhenHeTriesToEatHisSweets #AndShoutingJustOneSugarcube #OrNoMoreThanFiveBertyBottsBeans 

recent grindeldore sketches 🌙

ariana’s dance lessons (thank you for the request!!)

revisiting an old oc--shadowmancer!