#2007 yankees

[yessoupy]

my favorite baseball game (15 april 2007)

below is something i wrote in 2012 to commemorate my favorite baseball game.

This was inspired by a thread on Myspace about how awesome Mariano Rivera is, even though he's kind of old. Whenever the-last-remaining-#42 is mentioned, just one game comes to mind, one glorious game in April.

I wrote this little ditty and posted it in that thread, but decided that here would be a good, permanent home for it.

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I will tell you about my favorite Mariano Rivera outing. I invite you all to share your own.

Over a year ago in the bright sunlight of the Oakland Coliseum, it’s a day game in April, and the date is Sunday the 15th.

The attendance is 35,077, the same it’s been for the whole series – a sellout crowd (in more ways than one). The Yankees are in town. More than just the famed Mariano Rivera is wearing the number 42.

Rich Harden is pitching.

A two-run first inning had put the A's up early, but their bats were unable to produce the rest of the game.

Goose eggs for both teams until the seventh inning, where after two pitches to Alex Rodriguez (a strike and a ball) Jason Kendall trots out to the mound in all his veteran glory and is joined by home plate umpire Laz Diaz and then the pitching coach, manager, and trainer.

Meanwhile, Rodriguez gets treatment of his own for a bloody nose.

Rich shakes his head at Larry Davis and speaks some in his Canadian tongue, which he slips into in moments of frustration and pain. (Davis, of course, is well-versed in Canadian after spending so much time with the oft-injured pitcher.)

Rich shrugs, nods, and smirks at manager Bob Geren, who is not so familiar with Canadian and steps off the mound to allow Rich to throw some pitches. Rich throws one high and windmills his shoulder. He insists upon staying in the game and Geren, lulled into a false sense of security by the Canadian's charm and gentle smirk, lets him stay in.

Rodriguez, bloody nose taken care of, steps into the box. He works a double off Rich and Geren heads back to the mound and takes the ball from that tricky Canadian. He is done for the day, done for the week, and done for most of the season.

Joe Kennedy (may he rest in peace) enters the game to face Jason Giambi (who is being heartily booed by the Oakland faithful). His first pitch ends up in right field and there are runners on the corners with no outs, Jorge Posada up to the plate. He scorches a double down the left field line on the 9th pitch of the at-bat, scoring Rodriguez and sending Giambi, not exactly fleet of foot, to third. Rich's run has scored and the lead is hanging on by a thread with men on second and third and no outs. The sun beats down on Joe's fair skin and the temperature rises.

Giambi scores on a sacrifice fly by Robinson Cano and it’s a tie ballgame. It’s 2-2 and Rich’s win is gone. Joe has blown the save and with one out and a runner on third he can only hope to get back into the dugout without giving up another run.

Kiko Calero is up in the bullpen.

The Yankees take the lead on a sac fly from Melky Cabrera and Joe keeps sweating. Doug Mientkiewicz strikes out trying to check his swing and the inning is over.

But in the 8th, Joe gives up another run to make it 4-2, Yankees. Kiko comes in to finish of the inning and Jay Marshall pitches a scoreless 9th.

Athletics fans shake their heads when Mariano Rivera steps in, that number 42 on his back making them wince, thinking of their broken starter on this Jackie Robinson Day (not to mention the closer’s impeccable stats and spotless baseball reputation).

Eric Chavez grounds out on the first pitch of his at bat and A’s fans sigh.

Bobby Crosby hits a fly ball to right field, giving the A’s fans a brief rush of “Maybe, could he possibly …?” before it lands in Bobby Abreu’s glove. The A’s fans either sit down to wait out the last out or walk up the aisles to beat the traffic home.

Todd Walker (who else remembered he had a stint with the A’s in 2007?) slaps a basehit to left field and some of those fans walking out slide into a seat, just in case.

Jason Kendall is at bat and as he is swinging through a pitch Todd takes second base on defensive indifference. Jason takes on a 3-1 count and the umpire calls a strike. Geren hollers from the A’s dugout and A’s fans make themselves known. “Are ya crazy, blue? That was a mile high! Who’s payin’ your salary -- Steinbrenner?”

Marco Scutaro is on deck, taking his swings and waiting for the moment he was born for.

Jason fouls off the next pitch and the pitch after that and the one after that goes off his ankle. He’s a hard-nosed gamer not afraid to get dirty, but that’s not what he’s getting paid to do as an Oakland Athletic; he’s getting paid to get on base.

Jason steps back in and waves his bat and takes a pitch high and at his hands. As he takes his base the remaining A’s fans get to their feet – the winning run is at the plate and it’s Marco Scutaro holding the bat!

Posada walks out to the mound and pats Rivera on the back. Maybe he’s saying what to throw next, maybe he’s talking about what Marco’s weaknesses are, and maybe he’s just telling him a joke. Whatever it is, Marco waits patiently, prepared.

Batting ninth in this game Marco has struck out twice and grounded to short, hardly anyone’s best hope in this kind of situation, but all of Oakland remembers his magical doubles and how the stadium shook with their shouts of his name last October, the team clean and crisp and finally finally winning.

Rivera paints the black for a called strike and Marco steps back, appraising the opposing pitcher. He bows his head, adjusts his helmet, and eyes his bat as if to say, “You got a hit in you? Please, jus’ don’ strike out.” He spits in the dirt and steps back in, tapping the ground with his bat and digging in with his cleats. Marco pulls the next pitch foul and the crowd is so full of Yankees fans that hardly a sound goes up in hope. Marco steps out of the box and applies more pine tar to his bat.

It’s the bottom of the ninth. There are two outs. Todd Walker is on second, Jason Kendall is on first, the score is 4-2 favoring the visitors and Marco stands in with an 0-2 count. The crowd gets loud, Yankees fans cheering for a strike and Oakland fans just wanting to get another man on for Bradley. They dare not hope for more. Their tender hearts are already hurting from the loss of their short right-handed power pitcher.

The runners take their leads off their respective bases.

Rivera leans in, gets his sign, then straightens up.

Marco peers out intently from under the brim of his batting helmet and the ball is on its way.

Marco makes contact to left field, it’s high, it’s away, it’s heading towards the foul pole --

“If it’s fair, it’s ------ GONE! THE A’S WIN IT! SCUTARO WINS IT! Celebrate -- Oakland A’s, are you kidding me?”

Marco rounds the bases after Todd and Jason, rushing to meet the clutch of his teammates surrounding home plate, smiles splashed across their faces and the A’s fans, out-cheering the Yankees fans for once, shouting his name --

“MAR-CO! SCU-TA-RO!”

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Rivera left Oakland that April 15th, still looking for his first save of the 2007 season.

[mcmansionhell]

2007-core nostalgia extravaganza

Quick PSA: someone on Facebook is apparently impersonating me using an account called "McMansion Hell 2.0" -- If you see it, please report! Thanks!

Howdy folks! I hope if you were born between 1995 and 2001 you're ready for some indelible pre-recession vibes because I think this entire house, including the photos have not been touched since that time.

This Wake County, NC house, built in 2007, currently boasts a price tag of 1.7 million smackaroos. Its buxom 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths brings the total size to a completely reasonable and not at all housing-bubble-spurred 5,000 square feet.

I know everyone (at least on TikTok) thinks 2007 and goes immediately to the Tuscan theming trend that was super popular at the time (along with lots of other pseudo-euro looks, e.g. "french country" "tudor" etc). In reality, a lot of decor wasn't particularly themed at all but more "transitional" which is to say, neither contemporary nor super traditional. This can be pulled off (in fact, it's where the old-school Joanna Gaines excelled) but it's usually, well, bland. Overwhelmingly neutral. Still, these interiors stir up fond memories of the last few months before mommy was on the phone with the bank crying.

I think I've seen these red/navy/beige rugs in literally every mid-2000s time capsule house. I want to know where they came from first and how they came to be everywhere. My mom got one from Kirkland's Home back in the day. I guess the 2010s equivalent would be those fake distressed overdyed rugs.

I hate the kitchen bench trend. Literally the most uncomfortable seating imaginable for the house's most sociable room. You are not at a 19th century soda fountain!!! You are a salesforce employee in Ohio!!!

You could take every window treatment in this house and create a sampler. A field guide to dust traps.

Before I demanded privacy, my parents had a completely beige spare bedroom. Truly random stuff on the walls. An oversized Monet poster they should have kept tbh. Also putting the rug on the beige carpet here is diabolical.

FYI the term "Global Village Coffeehouse" originates with the design historian Evan Collins whose work with the Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute!!!!

This photo smells like a Yankee Candle.

Ok, now onto the last usable photo in the set:

No but WHY is the house a different COLOR??????? WHAT?????

Alright, I hope you enjoyed this special trip down memory lane! Happy (American) Labor Day Weekend! (Don't forget that labor is entitled to all it creates!)

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[venussaidso]

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘁𝘂-𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮

warnings: mentions of drug abuse and suicide.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘵 (2006)

A Ketu film related to one's roots, ancestry, heirdom, and hunger for power. All themes which I have touched on to be Ketu, and will be further exploring in the future.

It stars Magha Moon Steven Strait as the protagonist and Mula ASC Sebastian Stan as the antagonist.

Magha Moon Steven Strait plays Caleb who is grappling with the legacy of his ancestors. He is the leader of the covenant.

Sebastian Stan portrays the power hungry force who wants to will the power of the covenant's members. The other characters are portrayed by Moon nakshatra natives. All of them are warlocks who have supernatural powers inherited from their powerful ancestors. Sebastian Stan's character is “a teenage warlock who is the descendant of the long-banished fifth family of witches from the Ipswich Colony, who formed a covenant of silence to protect them.”

Rohini Sun, Mula Moon Toby Hemingway & Rohini Moon Taylor Kitsch play the other members of the covenant.

Moon nakshatras, along with Ketu nakshatras, are constantly seen in witch roles; such as almost the entire witch cast of AHS: Coven being portrayed by Ketu nakshatra natives!!!

𝘒𝘪𝘯�� 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘺𝘱𝘴𝘪𝘦��� (1978)

Another Ketu film about one's ancestry roots and their pressure around legacy – this time starring an Ashwini native.

The story follows Dave, played by Ashwini Sun Eric Roberts, the grandson of a powerful clan leader.

The Stepanowicz family represents a deep connection to Romani traditions and their way of life, emphasizing the importance of lineage and cultural identity. The clan leader, recognizing the importance of preserving their traditions, seeks to pass on his leadership role to his Ashwini grandson who he deems worthy.

𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨-𝘊𝘩𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘦𝘯 𝘙𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 (2021)

In this film, the Ketu native is depicted as running away from his roots, meaning to forge a new life separate from his past. Shang-Chi is played by Ashwini Sun Simu Liu. And his father is a powerful leader of the Ten Rings terrorist organization.

Instead of Shang-Chi rejecting his roots entirely, he learns to embrace his strength, face his past and accept his lineage, choosing to redefine it on his own terms.

𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘳 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘥 (2007)

When the King of Far, Far Away dies, Arthur Pendragon learns that he is next in line to the throne. But he doesn't want to rule, as he lacks the confidence and fears he isn't capable of being a king. But due to his roots, though unknown, he has no choice. He is voiced by Magha ASC, Mula Moon Justin Timberlake.

According to legends, King Arthur Pendragon is a folk hero who ruled Britain. I find it so f*cking awesome that he has been portrayed by Ketu natives through movies/TV shows. And being already voiced by Justin Timberlake, who is especially Magha Ascendant, validates my other observations even more of this heirdom theme in Ketu nakshatras. It really all started with my The Spoiled Brat Archetype post, which turned to providing more old money character examples. Now, Magha nakshatra is literally symbolized by a throne, representing heirdom, authority, power, and especially ancestral lineage.

Magha Moon Clive Owen portrays Arthur Pendragon in the film King Arthur (2004) while possible Mula Moon Bradley James plays the folk hero in the show Merlin.

Mula ASC Alexandre Astier plays King Arthur in the show Kaamelott. And then Mula ASC Graham Chapman is King Arthur in the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Ashwini Moon Iain De Caestecker is King Arthur in the series The Winter King. Mula ASC Boris Karloff played King Arthur in the video production of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.

Ashwini Moon Sean Patrick Flanery is King Arthur in the show Guinevere. Magha Sun Mel Ferrer played King Arthur in Knights of the Round Table. Mula ASC Kenneth More is King Arthur in the film Unidentified Flying Oddball. Mula Moon James Faulkner is King Arthur in the mini series "Wizards" Battle Royal.

Also, in the series Succession, the character Kendall Roy is pretty much the heir to the media empire of his powerful father. He is portrayed by Mula Sun Jeremy Armstrong.

In the series Royal Pains, Mula Moon Andrew McCarthy plays Marshall Bryant who is the heir to the blender fortune. While Ashwini ASC Ezra Miller plays his son, Tucker Bryant, now the great-grandson of the inventor of the blender.

I've given a lot of examples of Ketu female characters who exhibit a lot of power-hungry tendencies first, especially to the point of instability. It's interesting how much power they all gather, magnetize or internalize.

I talk more about their dynamic with Rahuvians in this post, and it's interesting how they interact.

While Rahuvians struggle with Maya while they rise in power, Ketuvians struggle more internally. The trope of the rich kid who struggles with extreme mental issues or drug abuse tends to be Ketuvian. In the film The Gentleman (2019), Ashwini ASC Eliot Sumner plays Laura Pressfield who comes from old money. Laura struggles with drug abuse and wants to escape from the culture. In the series Political Animals, Mula ASC Sebastian Stan plays T.J. Hammond who is the first openly gay child of a U.S. president, struggling with drugs and alcohol as a way to numb himself. In the film Franklyn, Magha ASC and Ashwini Moon Eva Green plays Emilia Bryant who comes from a wealthy family but is an unstable artist who has deep emotional struggles which lead to her suicide. In the film American Psycho, Ashwini Moon Christian Bale plays Patrick Bateman who comes from wealth but he is deeply mentally ill and internally miserable. In the series Succession, Mula Sun Jeremy Armstrong plays Kendall Roy who comes from wealth but he suffers from drug addiction. In the Spanish series Elite, Ashwini Moon María Pedraza plays Marina Osuna who is top in her class and is from an extremely wealthy family — yet she is deeply troubled, ill and spirals out of control, going against her family. In the Indian version of this series, Class, Ashwini Moon Anjali Sivaraman plays the same character. In the film Cruel Intentions, Ashwini Sun Sarah Michelle Gellar plays Kathryn Merteuil who is another Ketuvian rich kid with a drug addiction. Magha Sun Amy Adams played the same character in Cruel Intentions 2; and in the 2024 series remake of the story, Ashwini Sun Sarah Catherine Hook plays the same character but with a different name, Caroline Merteuil.

[andrewlloydwebber]

RIP to Broadway Legend Merle Louise

April 15, 1934 — January 11, 2025

Merle Louise Simon, 90, of New York, passed away on January 11, 2025. Born on April 15, 1934, in New York City, she was the beloved daughter of the late Alvin and Merle (Barnes) Letowt.

Merle will be lovingly remembered as a dynamic force of nature-energetic, funny, adventurous, and full of life. An avid traveler and scuba diver, she explored the world with curiosity and vigor, journeying to Africa, Nepal, and beyond. Among her greatest adventures was her climb to the base camp of Mount Everest. A gifted entertainer with a beautiful voice and an undeniable stage presence, Merle's life was a testament to her passion for the performing arts.

Merle was also deeply proud of her education, graduating from Marymount College later in life with a degree in Psychology. Her studies reflected her intellectual curiosity and her deep understanding of the human spirit, qualities that enriched her relationships.

She began her journey in theater at the Drawing Room Theater and Pennsylvania Playhouse, both in Bethlehem, PA and traveled to New York City for auditions. Merle, who performed under her birth name Merle Letowt early in her career, made an indelible mark on Broadway. She debuted as "Thelma" in the original cast of Gypsy (1959), later stepping into the lead role of "Dainty June" for much of the Broadway run and the first national tour. She went on to star in several Stephen Sondheim musicals, earning acclaim for her nuanced performances. Her portrayal of "The Beggar Woman" in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1979) earned her the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical. She was also celebrated for her roles in Company (1970) as "Susan" and Into the Woods (1987), where she memorably played "Cinderella's Mother," "Granny," and the "Giantess."

Merle also originated roles in La Cage aux Folles (1983) as "Mme. Dindon" and Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993) as "Molina's Mother," a role she performed in London's West End, Toronto, and on the national tour. Off-Broadway, she created the role of "Cecily MacIntosh" in Charlotte Sweet (1982) and was widely lauded for her performances in classics by Shakespeare, Chekhov, Molière, and Shaw.

Her theatrical legacy extended beyond the stage, inspiring the creation of the game Six Degrees of Merle Louise, a Broadway-themed twist on the popular Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.

Merle's on-camera appearances were equally memorable. She was featured in the televised production of Into the Woods and a documentary about the recording of the original cast album of Company. She made guest appearances on TV shows, including Law & Order, and continued performing into her later years. Highlights included roles in Cabaret, A Little Night Music, and The Full Monty. In 2007, she appeared in Luke Yankee's award-winning play The Jesus Hickey. She also appeared in Billy Elliot.

Merle will be dearly missed by her daughter, Laura Simon; daughter, Heather Simon; and son, Matt Simon. She is also survived by her sister, Jane Halteman, and her husband David Halteman; and a brother, Alvin "Butch" Letowt, Jr. She was preceded in death by her sister, Christine A. King' brother-in-law, Walter I. King and nephew Adam D. Halteman.

Merle's legacy extends beyond her illustrious career. She will be remembered for her warmth, humor, and zest for life. She enriched the lives of those that she encountered, leaving a profound impact on the theater community and all who knew her.

[fuckyeaharthuriana]

mordred through time (full post and video) (movies, tv shows, opera and musicals)

This is the condensed video and list!

If you want to watch the single parts (with longer clips) which have a bit more information on each single media, the actor playing Mordred and his role:

Part 1: From 1949 to 1981 -> here Part 2: From 1982 to 2002 -> here Part 3: From 2002 to 2010 -> here Part 4: From 2014 to 2017 -> here Part 5: From 2018 to the present -> here

Long post under cuts. Here I just added the list of media with essential information (color coded: antagonist or protagonist?, Arthur`s son?, does he have a lover?, queer content?).

1949 The Adventures of Sir Galahad: Antagonist, not related to Arthur.

1953 Knights of the Round Table: Antagonist, not related to Arthur. He has a lover (Morgana, who is not his relative either).

1956 The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (s01e03): Mordred assumes the role of Melagant, so he plays the antagonist. Once more, Mordred is not related to Arthur.

1960 Camelot: He plays the part of the antagonist, and notably for the first time he is Arthur’s son (as he is in White's book).

1962 Sword of Lancelot: Mordred is not only the antagonist but also Arthur’s son for the first time in a movie. In the movie he also has a female lover (a new added character).

1967 Camelot: David Hemmings plays Mordred. Same role as the original musical (antagonist and Arthur's son from Morgause).

1974 Lancelot du Lac: Mordred acts like the antagonist. He is not Arthur’s son or relative.

1979 The Legend of King Arthur: An 8 BBC episode tv show that faithfully tries to adapt Morte d'Arthur. Mordred is one of the main antagonist (alongside Morgana), he is Arthur's son.

1979 Unidentified Flying Oddball: Mordred is the antagonist (in the book he is Arthur’s nephew).

1981 Excalibur: Mordred is here Arthur and Morgana’s son for the first time, as in other adaptation Morgause was Mordred’s mother. He plays the antagonist.

1982 Camelot: This is a stage adaptation filmed live of the Broadway musical (so Mordred is antagonist and Arthur's son).

1984 Morte d'Arthur: He is antagonist and Arthur's son.

1985 Merlin and the Sword: Mordred plays the role of Arthur’s son (from Morgana) and a kind of minor comedic fumbling villain and antagonist.

1988 New Adventures of a Yankee in King Arthur’s Court: He is Morgana and Arthur's son and he is killed by Hank in a treacherous duel (Hank shoots him). He plays an almost martyr role instead of the usual antagonist.

1989 A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court: Mordred is a comedic-like antagonist.

1989 Doctor Who Battlefield: Mordred is an antagonist.

1995 Mordred’s song by Blind Guardian: Song about Mordred (from his pov), implied as sympathetic antagonist and he is Arthur's son.

1998 Merlin: Mordred is Morgana and Arthur’s son and the antagonist.

1998 Camelot (animated musical): Mordred is the son of Morgause (not Arthur's sister) and Arthur's son. He is both the antagonist and a redeemed sympathetic character.

1998 Camelot: The Legend: Arthur's son by his siter (through magic) and main antagonist.

2001 The Mists of Avalon: Mordred here appears once more as Morgana’s son, but he is a adopted by Morgause and raised to hate Arthur. He is Arthur's son. Mordred is the main antagonist in the second part.

2002 Justice League: Mordred is a kid, Morgana's son and both are antagonists who use magic.

2002 Merlin the Return: Antagonist Mordred.

2003 Gary Hughes’ album “Once and future king”: The song is “The Hard Way”, one of the two songs sung by Mordred (the other being “Demon Down”). We do not know if Mordred is Arthur’s son but he is the antagonist.

2003 recording of Albeniz’s “Merlin” opera: Mordred is the main antagonist alongside his mother Morgana. I am not sure, but he might be Arthur's son.

2003 Camelot, Papermill Playhouse: The usual Broadway musical (antagonist and Arthur's son).

2005 Camelot, Bad Hersfeld (Germany): The usual Broadway musical (antagonist and Arthur's son).

2007 Perceval (short): Mordred is Arthur's son (and Morgana's) and one of the two main antagonists (the other being Galahad).

2008 Camelot (Live from Lincoln Center): The usual Broadway musical (antagonist and Arthur's son). This is probably the first time we have a Mordred that is so obviously queer coded in his presentation.

2008 Merlin (BBC): This is an instance of a sympathetic turned antagonist Mordred. The show makes a point to explain his reasons. Mordred is not related to Arthur or Morgana. Also, Mordred has a lover in S5 as he is in love with a woman named Kara.

2009 Merlin and the Book of Beasts: Mordred is the antagonist and Arthur’s son. He also kidnaps his half-sister to marry her and continue the Pendragon dynasty.

2010 Avalon High: Mordred is the secret antagonist.

2010 Merlin and Arthur the Lion King: Mordred is a kitten and one of Arthur’s friends, he first betrays Arthur but then changes his mind. This might be one of the few iterations of a completely redeemed Mordred in movies/tv!

2014 High Noon Over Camelot album by The Mechanisms: This is also the first time we have an explicitly queer Mordred (outside of novels), as Mordred is a trans man in this retelling. Another case of a sympathetic Mordred - this time Mordred is more overtly sympathetic and even reconcile with his father Arthur at the end.

2011 recording of Albeniz’s “Merlin”: Another recording of the “Merlin” opera with Mordred as antagonist.

2015 recording of “Le Roi Arthus”: A recording of the Ernest Chausson's opera created between 1886 and 1895. Mordred is an antagonist and in love with Guinevere.

2016 Rex, youtube webseries: Mordred assumes the role of Arthur's jerk friend but he is not a full antagonist. Not related to any other character.

2017 Fate/Apocrypha: Mordred is here a Servant, they are the cloned-son of Saber (Arthur/Arturia, who is a woman) and Morgana. They are a protagonist. They are born as the close of a woman (Saber) and often referred with female pronouns through the series, they hate being called “a girl”, and also hate being called “a boy”. While I do not think the series was making an effort to actually depict a non-binary character, I do believe Mordred can easily be read as one.

2017 King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table: Sympathetic antagonist and Arthur and Morgana's son.

2017 King Arthur: Excalibur Rising: Antagonist and Arthur's son (from Morgana).

2017 Legend, youtube webseries: Mordred (Morty) is the overly joking, friendly guy who is hiding some deep hatred and jealousy towards Arthur (so he is a secret antagonist). Unfortunately I do not remember if Mordred is Arthur’s half-brother or just a friend.

2017 Mordred La Revolte: Unfortunately I cannot really tell how arthurian the series is, but the plot does not mention other arthurian characters. If I am not wrong, la Revolte is simply S2 turned into a movie.

2017 Fate/Grand Order The stage - Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot: Part of the Fate saga so protagonist/not-antagonist Mordred, non binary Mordred and they are Arthur's child.

2018 Arthur et les enfants de la Table Ronde: Mordred is Morgause's cousin and not Arthur's son. He plays a comedic antagonist.

2018 The Campaign for Camelot (webseries): Mordred is one of the main protagonists and he is introduced in episode 7. He is Arthur's son. Over the series he also develops a romance with Izzy (Iddawg, from “The Dream of Rhonabwy”). To clarify, in the clip Mordred is the guy without the glasses and the darker shirt! I do not remember if he is gay, pan or bisexual but he is attracted to men and in a relationship with a guy.

2018/2019 OSK’s Knights of the Round Table musical: Mordred is Arthur's son and an antagonist.

2020 Arthur and Merlin: Knights of Camelot: Mordred is Arthur’s son and the main antagonist of the story. He often uses threats of sexual violence towards Guinevere.

2020 Fate/Grand Order the movie: Camelot: Part of the Fate saga so protagonist/not-antagonist Mordred, non binary Mordred and they are Arthur's child.

2021 Fate/Grand Order: The Grand Temple of Time: Part of the Fate saga so protagonist/not-antagonist Mordred, non binary Mordred and they are Arthur's child.

2021 Le Roi Arthus opera: A recording of the Ernest Chausson's opera created between 1886 and 1895. Mordred is an antagonist and in love with Guinevere.

2023 Camelot Revival: The return of the musical Camelot! So as usual Mordred is Arthur's son (from Morgause) and an antagonist.

[heedra]

review of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco, as experienced while driving a used 2007 Suzuki Sx4 I just bought with cash a hundred miles up I-5 at night: this album sure has a lot of songs and noises that sound like engine problems

[aryburn-trains]

Metro-North 207 pushes coaches south toward New York City. There's a pretty good chance folks on this train are headed to Yankee Stadium for the Yankees/Mets matchup later that evening. Bear Mountain, NY June 17, 2007

[broadwaydivastournament]

Broadway Divas Tournament: Round 2A

Brenda Braxton (1956) "BRENDA BRAXTON (Velma Kelly) was last seen on Broadway in Smokey Joe's Cafe for which she received a 1995 Tony Award nomination, NAACP Theatre Award, the city of Chicago's Jefferson Award and a Grammy Award for Best Cast Album. Other Broadway credits include: Jelly's Last Jam, Cats, Legs Diamond, and the original production of Dreamgirls. She received the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Living the Dream" Award given by New York Gov. Pataki and the Josephine Baker Award from the National Council of Negro Women for her work as founder of Leading Ladies Just for Teens, seminars geared to empowering teenage girls. Last fall she added entrepreneur to her resume with the launching of BBRAXTON Exceptional Grooming for Exceptional Men, a gentleman-only grooming parlor in Harlem." - Playbill bio from Chicago, March 2007.

Paula Leggett Chase (1961) “PAULA LEGGETT CHASE (Betty/Meg Boyd Understudy) tap-danced en pointe in the original cast of Crazy for You, and on occasion played Iren Roth. B’way debut: A Chorus Line (the final cast). Nat’l tours: Cabaret, featured with Joel Grey, A Chorus Line (Judy Turner). Regional: Annie 2 (Amanda Beekman). Favorite Role: Mrs. David Chase.” – Playbill bio from Damn Yankees, March 2, 1994

PROPAGANDA AND MEDIA UNDER CUT: ALL POLLS HERE

"Impressed and surprised Brenda managed to topple Janet McTeer. She runs a damn good cabaret show too."

"Watching this woman dance, it's easy to fall in love with her. Once again, I implore you to look up her antics on instagram because each video is a wild ride from start to finish."

[vancruejovi]

🍿 ALL the movies I’ve watched this year (2024) 🎬

Be prepared, it’s kinda a few

This includes rewatches and movies I forgot to rate earlier lol

Maniac Cop (1988) 4/10

A Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (1949) 8/10

Blade Runner REWATCH (1982) 8/10

Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time (1991) 6/10

The True Story of Jesse James (1957) 5/10

Charro! REWATCH (1969) 7/10

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) 7/10

The Wraith (1986) 4/10

Dreams with Sharp Teeth (2008) 9/10

Star Wars Episode IV REWATCH (1977) 8/10

Star Wars Episode V REWATCH (1980) 8/10

Star Wars Episode VI REWATCH (1983) 8/10

The Car (1977) 4/10

Flash Gordon (1980) 6/10

Oppenheimer (2023) 6/10

Barbie (2023) 6/10

Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) 6/10

Made for Each Other (1939) 5/10

Dark Star (1974) 6/10

The Pirates! In Adventure With Scientist (2012) 8/10

Robin Hood REWATCH (1973) 8/10

Best Friends (1975) 5/10

Electric Dreams (1984) 8/10

Star Wars Episode I REWATCH (1999) 7/10

Barbarian (2022) 3/10

Silence of the Lambs REWATCH (1991) 8/10

Child’s Play (2019) 8/10

Dark City (1998) 8/10

Star Wars Episode II REWATCH (2002) 7/10

Star Wars Episode III REWATCH (2005) 8/10

The Simpsons Movie REWATCH (2007) 6/10

Risen (2021) 2/10

The Sicilian Clan (1969) 7/10

Renfield (2023) 4/10

Ordinary World (2016) 9/10

Centurion (2010) 4/10

Nomads (1986) 4/10

City Heat (1984) 7/10

Sinbad Legend of the Seven Seas (2003) 7/10

Night at the Museum REWATCH (2006) 9/10

Night at the Museum 2 REWATCH (2009) 8/10

Night at the Museum Secret of the Tomb (2014) 8/10

Escape from New York REWATCH (1981) 7/10

The Mechanic (1972) 5/10

One Hell of a Guy (1998) 8/10

The Rocketeer (1991) 7/10

Never Too Young to Die (1986) 5/10

Peter Pan (1953) 6/10

The Batman (2022) 5/10

Attention, les enfants regardent REWATCH (1978) 10/10

Labyrinth REWATCH (1986) 10/10

The Great Mouse Detective (1986) 8/10

Lisa Frankenstein (2024) 8/10

Rise of the Guardians REWATCH (2012) 8/10

Treasure Planet REWATCH (2002) 8/10

Inkheart (2008) 6/10

Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) 9/10

Chicken Run REWATCH (2000) 8/10

Chicken Run Dawn of the Nugget (2023) 7/10

Fantastic Mr Fox REWATCH (2009) 8/10

Five Nights at Freddys (2023) 6/10

Zachariah (1971) 7/10

To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything REWATCH (1995) 9/10

Two Minds for Murder (1971) 6/10

The Secret of the Sword (1985) 7/10

After Alice (2000) 7/10

Smurfs The Lost Village (2017) 5/10

Inside Out 2 (2024) 6/20

Surfs Up REWATCH (2007) 8/10

The Swan Princess (1994) 7/10

Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius (2001) 7/10

The Spongebob Squarepants Movie (2004) 7/10

Flushed Away (2006) 6/10

The Rugrats Movie (1998) 8/10

Lethal Weapon REWATCH (1987) 8/10

Rugrats in Paris (2000) 7/10

Oliver and Company (1988) 6/10

The Last Unicorn (1982) 6/10

Lethal Weapon 2 REWATCH (1989) 8/10

Tootsie (1982) 8/10

The Best of Times (1986) 5/10

Paperback Hero (1999) 7/10

The Asphyx (1972) 5/10

Unlawful Entry (1992) 7/10

Vampires Los Muertos REWATCH (2002) 9/10

Jackpot! (2024) 3/10

The Minion (1998) 4/10

The Punisher REWATCH (1989) 6/10

Kindergarten Cop REWATCH (1990) 8/10

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory REWATCH (2005) 6/10

Mr Nanny (1993) 3/10

A Night in Heaven (1983) 5/10

Jack Reacher Never Go Back (2016) 5/10

Playing with Fire (2019) 6/10

Rebel Ridge (2024) 7/10

Cutting Class (1989) 5/10

Rocky IV REWATCH (1985) 8/10

Dollman (1991) 4/10

The Return (1980) 4/10

A Change of Place (1994) 4/10

Wolfs (2024) 6/10

The Condemned 2 (2015) 4/10

12 Rounds 2: Reloaded (2013) 6/10

See No Evil (2006) 4/10

Suburban Commando (1991) 6/10

90 Feet From Home (2019) 6/10

The Killer’s Game (2024) 4/10

Deadly Cuts (2021) 8/10

The Boys from County Hell (2020) 7/10

Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker (1981) 6/10

See No Evil 2 (2014) 3/10

Let the Wrong One In (2021) 8/10

Once Upon A Texas Train (1988) 5/10

Twins (1988) 7/10

Phantom of the Opera (2004) REWATCH 7/10

The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) 5/10

Thursday’s Child (1983) 6/10

That Christmas (2024) 8/10

The Polar Express (2004) 5/10

The Chaperone (2011) 8/10

[talkstothemoonandstars]

The National Film Registry Adds 25 Films

It's a most wonderful time of the year for classic film buffs and preservationists. The National Film Registry, which is part of the Library of Congress, announced on Tuesday the latest movies it plans to archive for posterity.

Each year, 25 films are added to the registry. Usually, it's a mixture of blockbusters, obscure-but-important independent films, and historical footage, all selected to highlight the depth and breadth of American film.

"Films reflect our nation's history and culture and must be preserved in our national library for generations to come," said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in a statement. "This is a collective effort in the film community to preserve our cinematic heritage."

For the first time, a Star Trek movie is joining the list, in part because of enthusiastic lobbying from fans. (Although selections are made by the National Film Preservation Board, nominations from the public are encouraged as part of the process.)

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, starring Ricardo Montalban as the titular villain, came out in 1982. In a press release, the Library of Congress pointed out that the film is often considered the best of the six original-cast Star Trek theatrical films. It's also among five movies selected this year featuring prominent Hispanic artists or themes, including American Me, Mi Familia, Spy Kids, and the first Cheech & Chong movie to be added to the registry, Up in Smoke.

The complete list of films selected for the 2024 National Film Registry, in chronological order, follows:

Annabelle Serpentine Dance (1895) KoKo's Earth Control (1928) Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) Pride of the Yankees (1942) Invaders from Mars (1953) The Miracle Worker (1962) The Chelsea Girls (1966) Ganja &Hess (1973) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Uptown Saturday Night (1974) Zora Lathan Student Films (1975-76) Up in Smoke (1978) Will (1981) Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan (1982) Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Dirty Dancing (1987) Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989) Powwow Highway (1989) My Own Private Idaho (1991) American Me (1992) Mi Familia (1995) Compensation (1999) Spy Kids (2001) No Country for Old Men (2007) The Social Network (2010)

[queer-ragnelle]

All light-hearted options this week! Several animated choices, musicals, and parodies. Perhaps only one film this time as it’s New Years Eve. Prince Valiant (1954) / Prince Valiant (1997) and Gawain and The Green Knight (1973) / Sword of The Valiant (1984) are first renditions / remakes. They’re essentially the same films twice, down to scripts, so they get one vote. If they win, we can pick an era after that.

[helenewate]

friday night lights feels like a cozy autumn sunday in 2007 with a matching juicy track suit (low rise pants obviously) and your mom lit a yankee candle pumpkin candle and she’s been on her pink razor flip phone with her girlfriend for hours while she files her nails and flips through a magazine with a football game on the big old box tv

[atanasije]

@makotoscoffee tagged me to post 5 songs I "actually listen to" ♪⁠ヽ⁠(⁠･⁠ˇ⁠∀⁠ˇ⁠･⁠ゞ⁠) so here goes ~

1. FOALS- Black bull

2. Run The Jewels- Yankee and the brave

3. FOALS- Exits

4. Daft Punk- Steam machine (live 2007)

5. The Knife- Pass this on

I tag @katebvsh and @cr0wsang (⁠~⁠‾⁠▿⁠‾⁠)⁠~💗

[angstics]

your wttbp posting just reminded me of f1's 2008 end-of-year montage where itv had the paddock singing along to the song--it feels like a trip and if u don't know the history of the sport i'm sure it's nonsensical and i'm so curious to know if the boys know the sport did this but anyway!

what u were saying about like, the song being used by sports teams as a rallying cry, and how f1 in particular saw that trend and took it in a slightly different direction, like the song is about moving on from tragedy and looking forward instead, and how that landed them closer to what wttbp might have actually been about... i'm hysterical every time i think about it like mcr really got. so incredibly mainstream and this song got taken in so many directions

i have no idea what happened with f1 (“crashgate”? though that developed in 2009). but it’s interesting how context changes the song. i really do wonder what the players thought they were singing, or what yankees (?) fans thought of it being used in that recent video, or what viewers thought they were listening to when mcr debuted the song to open the vmas in 2006. is the meaning of the song the same when it gained traction in 2007 as it was when they performed it the last time in osaka? as it was in 2016?

[crowsandmurder]

NAME?: Tanya

PRONOUNS?: she/her

MOST ACTIVE MUSE(S)?: Anakin/Vader & Nathan. Sometimes Jax. He's fickle.

RP PET PEEVES?: People who talk to friends less, in favor of newer ones. This goes fo rp partners too. People who think if you message them to take accountability for something you did wrong to them, that you are stalking them. People tend to follow the same people in fandoms. Having too many replies to do / Having not enough replies to do. Yankee fans who bash the best infielder on their team, when he's not perfect. Fandoms still arguing over the same BS, twenty years later. Yes I'm talking Brucas/Leyton. I'm Team Naley and also Brooke/Nathan. People who don't understand explaining why a villain does bad things does not mean I think it was right. People who refuse to admit that Anakin Skywalker is a HUGE part of Star Wars. People who want to make tragedies happy. People who can't accept that some people like canon.

EXPERIENCE / HOW MANY YEARS?: Um well, I started rping a soap opera on invisionfree in 2007, Tumblr in 2011 and indie rping in 2016. I have played Glee characters, The Vampire Diaries, tons of time in the Marauders Era of Harry Potter, Sons of Anarchy, Game of Thrones, Vikings, Versailles, Star Wars, American Horror Story, The Umbrella Academy, One Tree Hill, and I'm sure I'm missing some. I don't write many OC's. I had one in the Marauders Era, but really, that's it. I've also adminned probably 20 tumblr RPs, had 4 last over 2 years. I messed around with indie a tiny bit in 2013, but I hated the idea of switching to icons so I refused until there were no SOA rps and I made an Indie Jax Teller.

FLUFF, ANGST, OR SMUT?: Angst and Smut and angsty smut. Fluff, it has to be the right ship and I do better if I have an angsty thread too. I can do more fluff with a ship like Naley than most of my others.

PLOTS OR MEMES?: Both. I am honestly up for either one, depending on my mood. If your meme sits too long and you want to plot, just message me.

LONG OR SHORT REPLIES?: I can write anywhere from 2-40 paragraphs. I'll do one for the write person. But, I don't do sentence replies. I really have some people and characters, I can write novels on.

TIME TO WRITE?: Um lately, I've been trying to more. School kicks my ass. I'm in my Senior Year for my Bachelor's in Education and even though it's going to last 2 years, I have all the classes I put off. But, I have been trying to do at least five a day. Like right now, I have no replies to do. I have starters but no replies. If I get back on the right sleep pattern, I can crank out 30 replies at 7am. Other than the last two weeks, I can reply a lot on Discord.

ARE YOU LIKE YOUR MUSE(S)?: God, I hope not. But, the stubbornness and reactiveness of Anakin, Jax, James and Nathan is definitely similar. I'm a Taurus. I don't kill people though. I do threaten to throat punch people who talk shit on my favorite baseball player, though.

TAGGED BY: I stole it.

TAGGING: @mayxthexforce, @story1ines, @burnnouts, @cagedpotential, @petitsdieu, @taliaromanova, @writtenxbeginnings, @nieithryn, @xx--ofmanythoughts--xx

[aliveandfullofjoy]

nobody asked but i started my day off with attempting a ranking of the best actor and actress oscar winners lmfao so here are my personal top fifteens <3

actress

vivien leigh, gone with the wind (1939)

emma thompson, howards end (1992)

janet gaynor, sunrise: a song of two humans (1928)

olivia de havilland, the heiress (1949)

elizabeth taylor, who's afraid of virginia woolf? (1966)

meryl streep, sophie's choice (1982)

michelle yeoh, everything everywhere all at once (2022)

diane keaton, annie hall (1977)

marion cotillard, la vie en rose (2007)

emma stone, poor things (2023)

liza minnelli, cabaret (1972)

julie andrews, mary poppins (1964)

jane fonda, klute (1971)

cher, moonstruck (1987)

frances mcdormand, fargo (1996)

(stone might seem a touch premature, and i was fully #teamlily this year, but it's a mind-blowing performance imo and one of the very best to win so! here we are)

actor

f. murray abraham, amadeus (1984)

marlon brando, on the waterfront (1954)

robert de niro, raging bull (1980)

daniel day-lewis, there will be blood (2007)

clark gable, it happened one night (1934)

anthony hopkins, the father (2020)

james cagney, yankee doodle dandy (1942)

anthony hopkins, the silence of the lambs (1991)

gregory peck, to kill a mockingbird (1962)

casey affleck, manchester by the sea (2016)

fredric march, the best years of our lives (1946)

daniel day-lewis, lincoln (2012)

alec guinness, the bridge on the river kwai (1957)

philip seymour hoffman, capote (2005)

sidney poitier, lilies of the field (1963)

(honest to god didn't even realize both of hopkins' movies made it in the top 10 till just now but i stand by it)

and just to be rude, the bottom five, from worst to slightly less worse:

actress

mary pickford, coquette (1929)

luise rainer, the good earth (1937)

joan fontaine, suspicion (1941)

kate winslet, the reader (2008)

sandra bullock, the blind side (2009)

actor

roberto benigni, life is beautiful (1998)

brendan fraser, the whale (2022)

sean penn, mystic river (2003)

george arliss, disraeli (1930)

john wayne, true grit (1969)