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The Rings Of Power Season One, Episode One "Shadow of the Past"

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THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) dir. Peter Jackson

It's all wrong. By rights, we shouldn't even be here, but we are. It's like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered. Full of darkness and danger they were, and sometimes you didn't want to know the end because how could the end be happy? How could the world go back to the way it was when so much bad had happened? But in the end, it's only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come, and when the sun shines, it will shine out the clearer. Those were the stories that stayed with you, that meant something even if you were too small to understand why. But I think, Mr. Frodo, I do understand. I know now.

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the most fun a girl can have is finding parallels, noticing patterns, making connections, contemplating

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Oh indeed, the misogyny complains are very questionable, considering the ideas that some people want to happen that are, very misogynistic themselves.

I think, believing Galadriel's character development should only be dependent on her screen time or in relation to Sauron is misogynistic. I mean, as far as I am aware, Galadriel had the second most screen time in S2, only being surpassed by Sauron himself.

How can you see the development of Galadriel with Gil-Galad and Elrond, or even great, with Adar and say she was sidelined/not developed? Besides her magic being tied to Sauron, the 'wedding' ring, I've also seen a wild theory.

There is an ongoing theory that Galadriel is going to be taken prisoner by Pharazon and so she can reunite with Sauron in Númenor and it makes my eye tick because, people complained about Gil-Galad and Elrond scolding or 'humbling' her a little, saying it was misogynistic and now you want her as a prisoner, in Númenor, where they hate her and have no trouble humilliating her? Just so she can share screen time with Sauron?!

And in that matter, there ARE things we can discuss when it comes to female writing, considering they cut Earien's scenes (who's being a direct parallel of S1 Galadriel tbh) that gave her character more justice, and most of the characters that died were POC. Rían having no lines, the only female characters talking to each other on S2 were the Harfoots and Stoors, and Bronwyn's death could be interesting themes to discuss when it comes to women in ROP, but saying GALADRIEl of all of them was sidelined to cater to the lorebros is wild to me. And I've seen people push this narrative widely in twt so much that other people might start to believe it's true. Even I was feeling gaslighted that I was the only one enjoying Galadriel's arc on S2 and feeling that it was perfect, because as mcpayne said, she's a shield, not a sword!!

(do not worry, i too, yap a lot and i appreciate your thoughts too!)

I'm gonna be honest, I've seen the retoric that S2 was misogynistic and catering to the lorebros bcs Galadriel got sidelined and reduced screentime on S2. And I honestly I hate when ppl say the show is trying to cater to the lorebros simply bcs they aren't doing what some ppl want, BUT I also don't see Galadriel being sidelined at all???

Am I the only one that think her arc on S2 was great and other characters taking more actions than on S1 is also nice and also expected as we know Gil-Galad and Elrond are super important to bring Sauron down??

AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT LOVED S2 GALADRIEL'S ARC AND DON'T THINK IT'S MISOGYNISTIC???!!!

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I'm always so late to this discourses kgbjdkfjgbdkf

Thank you so much for the links, I'm gonna eat them up!

I'm gonna be honest, I've seen the retoric that S2 was misogynistic and catering to the lorebros bcs Galadriel got sidelined and reduced screentime on S2. And I honestly I hate when ppl say the show is trying to cater to the lorebros simply bcs they aren't doing what some ppl want, BUT I also don't see Galadriel being sidelined at all???

Am I the only one that think her arc on S2 was great and other characters taking more actions than on S1 is also nice and also expected as we know Gil-Galad and Elrond are super important to bring Sauron down??

AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT LOVED S2 GALADRIEL'S ARC AND DON'T THINK IT'S MISOGYNISTIC???!!!

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I fear I am not meant for greatness.

DEV PATEL as Gawain in THE GREEN KNIGHT (2021) dir. David Lowery.

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when kafka said “all the love in the world is useless when there is total lack of understanding” and when richard siken said “if you love me, you don’t love me in a way I understand.”

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I’m giving you a compliment. You worked hard today too, Mr. Seo Ki Joo. I’m sure no one told you that since no one knew what you go through.

THE MIDNIGHT STUDIO (2024)

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Are you quite sure you wish to resume my lessons? I would not be angry if you found me to be a lost cause. The truth is, you do not need a lesson. You agree. I am unteachable. You are very teachable. You simply do not need to be taught. You already know how to do this. I assure you, I do not.

BRIDGERTON — 3.02 "How Bright the Moon"

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I'm gonna be honest, I've seen the retoric that S2 was misogynistic and catering to the lorebros bcs Galadriel got sidelined and reduced screentime on S2. And I honestly I hate when ppl say the show is trying to cater to the lorebros simply bcs they aren't doing what some ppl want, BUT I also don't see Galadriel being sidelined at all???

Am I the only one that think her arc on S2 was great and other characters taking more actions than on S1 is also nice and also expected as we know Gil-Galad and Elrond are super important to bring Sauron down??

AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT LOVED S2 GALADRIEL'S ARC AND DON'T THINK IT'S MISOGYNISTIC???!!!

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ZHU XUDAN as BU TAI Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact 涂山小红娘月红篇 (2024) – Ep. 9

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ALSO Let’s talk about that bit in their argument where Colin says Penelope doesn’t even respect him, based on what she wrote at the beginning of the season because that is Friends to Lovers GENIUS

The best thing about Friends to Lovers (imo) is that romantic leads RESPECT and TRUST one another. I often see lost trust as a catalyst for The Plot, and I thought that was going to be the crux of S3 (for obvious reasons) but OH MAN

They took it one step further

They made Colin question whether or not Penelope respects him

That little twist of the knife is the real reason he was so torn up in episode 7, because when the whole of your loving relationship is based on a foundation of respect and trust, and BOTH of those things are taken from him?

Of course he’s reeling. Of course he thinks he doesn’t know her anymore. Of course he goes to the worst place.

And Penelope has to own that while the other issues he has were done from a place of love, that one was from hurt. She was hurt by his words and jealous that his posturing worked when hers didn’t.

Gaht damn. That shit fucking worked for me.

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THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER (2022 - ) Season 1, Episode 6: Udûn

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Ema Horvath as EÄRIEN in THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER (2022-) S2E06: Where Is He?

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(‘-‘*ゞ ARONDIR and GALADRIEL in The Rings of Power ♡ 2.08 "Shadow and Flame"

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SAM HAZELDINE and MORFYDD CLARK as ADAR and GALADRIEL in The Rings of Power 2x08 "Shadow and Flame"