#2019 Biff

[sage-nebula]

Book Reviews: Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal - Christopher Moore

Rating: 4/5

Let me preface this by saying that although I was raised in a (loosely) Catholic household, I am not religious in the slightest. I am agnostic, and so this was not a book I picked up to either affirm or challenge my religious beliefs. It'd be rather hard to do that, given that I don't have any.

Instead, this book was recommended to me by a friend, who described it as hilarious. In truth, it was. But it wasn't just hilarious; Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal was equal parts hilarious, heartwarming, and heartbreaking. Even though the ending is a foregone conclusion (even those of us who aren't religious know what happens to Jesus -- or, as he's known in this book, Joshua), it's Biff's reaction to those turn of events that sells it.

The premise of the book is simple: Back when Jesus / Joshua was growing up, he had a best friend most people knew as Biff. Biff was edited out of the Bible because of actions he took immediately following Joshua's death, but, at Joshua's request, he's resurrected from the dead and told to write a gospel of his own. The book jumps back and forth between the present day (where Biff both learns of the Bible as we know it and is roommates with an angel who loves soap operas and pro-wrestling) and the gospel that Biff is writing down. As the story continues the chapters spend more and more time in the past than they do the present, but all is told through Biff's narration, which is striking, hilarious, heartwarming, and heartbreaking depending on the moment.

While Moore clearly takes liberties with certain details (such as Biff having an idea of what gravity is before it's invented, or Biff himself inventing sarcasm), it's clear how much research was put into the book in order to make the past sections period accurate and also shed some insight on some very important questions (such as, what if Jesus knew kung-fu?). Although this book is a comedy, it doesn't take potshots at religion or turn the entire thing into a joke. Rather, it's treated with gentle gravitas that truly makes you feel for Joshua, even if you're not a person who believes in Jesus yourself. All in all, I would highly recommend this book to anyone, but especially those looking for a bit of laughter to brighten their day.

[theaawalker]

Fandoms I'll Write For

Marvel (not Iron Man, Starlord, Loki, Thor, Doctor Strange, or Hawkeye, Drax, Victor Creed, Antman, Adam Warlocke, AG's Spiderman, or Cyclops)

DCEU (not Peacemaker, Killer Croc, JL's Joker, RP's Batman, or anyone from Gotham except Jerome/Jeremiah Valeska)

Scream Queens (not Chad Radwell or Pete Martinez)

American Horror Story (only Murder House, 1984, Freakshow, and Cult)

Hunger Games (not Gale, Maymitch, President Snow, or Cato)

The Maze Runner (not Ava Paige, Jorge, or Janson)

My Little Pony

Once Upon A Time (not Hook, David, Rumple, Neal, Peter Pan, or Zelena)

Pacific Rim (not the sequel)

Twilight (not Seth, Edward, Carlyle, or Jasper)

Stranger Things (not Will Byers, Billy Hargrove, or Jim Hopper)

IT (2017, 2019, and tv series) (not Henry Bowers or Pennywise)

Jurassic Park/World (not Owen Grady or Ian Malcolm)

Jumanji (1997 & 2017)

Zathura (not the dad or robot)

Stand By Me (not Ace Merrill)

Girl, Interrupted (not Jared Leto's character)

The Black Phone (not the Grabber or Mr. Blake)

Teen Wolf (the film & series)

Equestria Girls

Teen Wolf (not Peter, Jackson, Theo, or Derek)

The Office (not Jim, Ryan, or Dwight)

Now You See Me (not Dylan Rhodes or Merritt McKinney)

Descendants (not Chad, Harry, Ben, Jay, or Carlos)

Sky High (not Zach or Speed)

Percy Jackson films (not Luke Castellan)

The Umbrella Academy (not Five)

TMNT (live action ver. only)

Dance Moms (not the final season)

Ender's Game

Wednesday (not Xavier, Tyler, or the Dean)

Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse (not Mentor Peter Parker)

Unbreakable (not Hedwig or Dennis)

Big Hero 6

The Black Mirror

Dynasty (not Culhane, Adam, or Blake)

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Spy Kids

Sharkboy & Lavagirl

Clue, Knives Out, & Glass Onion

Back to the Future (not Biff), Breakfast Club (not Bender), Sandlot, Stand By Me (not Ace Merrill), Mighty Ducks, The Outsiders (not Dally, Two-Bit, Randy, Bob, Steve, or Darry)

I’m willing to write imagines for underage characters so long as there's no romance (examples: hang out with the Losers Club at the barrens; go shopping with Eleven and Max; play baseball with Finney and Bruce). I’m allowed to deny any request and the longest I should take ever to write one is about 2 weeks. I’ll write smut, fluff, angst, poly relationships, LGBTQ+, etc. Generally most of my x readers are female unless stated otherwise.

What I won’t write-

I won’t write anything to do with rape, bestiality, necrophilia, incest, romance with anyone younger than 18, gun play, anything about poo(sexually), anything about urine(squirting is fine considering it’s not technically urine), age gaps. See guidelines for more details.

Thanks for reading❤️

A.A. Walker

[accio-victuuri]

It’s time for CPN. 🎟️

first, thank you to xiao laoshi for making this thursday extra special with his exposed knees and fabulous hair. and well, that face. he can do no wrong. next day is btf premiere and wyb is expected to attend BIFF ( red carpet starts at 5:30 ) so we will most likely have another meltdown.

continue reading for more clownery ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Well let’s start with what we do best, over analyzing the photos they share and the numbers as well. XZS posted GG’s Gucci set and the most obvious observation is that he uploaded 18 ( yi bo ) photos with the 2nd and 8th ( love bo ) colored as red. you know, ZZ’s favorite and the color associated with love. no big deal.

You can say it’s for aesthetic reasons cause 2 and 8 in red will look good in the 9 grid, but there’s one more thing with the 8th photo. 8 = bo. It’s a split photo, on the left is a photo of a place. and yes they did that before in the Milan sets but those are a couple. I’m so proud of myself for noticing that this is the same place that makes an appearance in Hidden Blade. Which also takes place in Shanghai.

it is a landmark, yes. but he is not promoting the city of shanghai 🤦‍♀️. He is there for Gucci. why can’t he add a photo of the venue itself? interpret this however you want but it’s something that personally made me go 👀. a scene from HB + red + the number 8. i cannot not clown over it. 😂

Also the last photo shared from both studio photosets are of their backs. It’s the 18th ( yi bo ) for ZZ, so is he copying someone? Lol. We know that “yibo’s back photos” are popular among fans so i’m wondering if ZZ is bias towards it too.

Now for ZZ’s weibo post:

What we noticed is a photo, that looks like water and fire. Which reminds us of their NYE stage themes in 2019. The blue eyes reminds us of a photoshoot Yibo did and the colors. doesn’t really matter if they mean what we think it does — the point is, this fandom have so many symbolism/association over the years and it shows up over and over.

My favorite would have to be XZ reminding us all that he is a Libra. Yes we know. and well GUCCI + Libra design also has some CPN history ( hint : weibo night 2020 ) 😌

Over at Yibo-Official’s side, they probably noticed how loud they are with the ♥️. yesterday, so they were more lowkey today. Their douyin post was shared 20:33 ( love zhan zhan ). I admit i was kinda bummed out that WYB had to leave early for Beijing. He wouldn’t go there if he had no participation in BIFF program. Because his usual MO for events is arrive the same day and then leave as soon as his part is over. So I think this “one day” is for him to prepare for whatever it is he will do for BIFF. I could be wrong. I just want them in the same city. 🥺🥺

Lastly, Happy 5 year anniversary to the BJYX Supertopic! I have so many good memories of that space and it’s only right that it gets to be celebrated. It’s nice that it falls on BTF release so people can get together and the eve of it is GG’s gucci event so it’s all positive vibes ✨⭐️

[staghunters]

Calling the vote a day early BUT! August 20, get yourselves ready for Jennifer's Body!

What?: Jennifer's Body is a cult classic that has not just turned into an objective icon ahead of it's time, but a staple on the queer horror genre specifically.

Jennifer and Needy have been biffs for ages. Their relationship takes a turn after a tragedy at an indie-band's performance, and a botched ritual in the woods.

Why should you see it?: Beyond the mark it has left on queer culture, Jennifer's Body is something that shows how mismarketing can kill a film before it's prime. The writing by Diablo Cody is cutting, the direction by Karyn Kusama (hey! that's a Yellowjackets name!) is precise, and the acting of both Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried is amazing despite this being their first dip in the horror pond.

(Kusama and Fox answering an audience question at Beyond Fest 2019. by Jordan Crucchiola for Vulture, October 1 2019)

Some warnings!: People get killed on screen, sometimes in a slightly gore-y fashion. This is the time of decent CGI, and the film makes use of it. Some scenes can be interpreted as SA. Though known for its quips, some jokes may not have aged well.

When?: Sunday August 20 at 10PM/22:00 CEST!

Link to the kosmi room will be shared ~20 minutes in advance

[your-local-squip-fanatic]

so I have an idea for an au

bmc and bttf au

year 2019

Michael is Doc Brown age 34

Jeremy is Marty age 17

Christine is Jennifer also 17

Rich's dad is Biff

whatdya think?

Oooo, I've never seen BttF actually, but from what I DO know... makes sense!

[lovekylie]

Kylie Minogue to release 'euphoric' album Tension via BMG in September

https://www.musicweek.com/labels/read/kylie-minogue-to-release-euphoric-album-tension-via-bmg-in-september/087875

Kylie Minogue has confirmed details of her new studio album, Tension, which will be released on September 22.

The album continues her successful relationship with BMG, who helped Kylie Minogue secure No.1 peaks in the UK with her two previous studio albums, Golden (2018) and Disco (2020), as well as the collection Step Back In Time (2019).

According to the Official Charts Company, Golden has UK sales of 166,699 and Disco is on 176,116. BMG managed to grow global streaming on Disco compared to their first release with Minogue.

According to the announcement, Tension is a record of “euphoric, empowered dance floor bangers and sultry pop cuts”, which should delight her fanbase.  

Padam Padam, which opens the album, will be the first single to be released from the record.

Kylie Mingoue said: “I started this album with an open mind and a blank page. Unlike my last two albums there wasn’t a ‘theme’, it was about finding the heart or the fun or the fantasy of that moment and always trying to service the song. I wanted to celebrate each song’s individuality and to dive into that freedom. I would say it’s a blend of personal reflection, club abandon and melancholic high.”

Minogue has worked with a number of producers on the album with seven of the tracks being produced and co-written with her long-time collaborators, Biff Stannard and Duck Blackwell.

Discussing the recording process, Kylie Minogue said: "I loved being back in the studio with my collaborators but was also able to benefit from remote recording, which we have all got used to – my mobile studio never left my side for a year and a half! The album is a mix of songs I have written and songs which really spoke to me. Making this album helped me navigate challenging times and celebrate the now. I hope it accompanies listeners on their own journeys and becomes part of their story.”

Tension tracklisting:

Padam Padam

Hold On To Now

Things We Do For Love

Tension

One More Time

You Still Get Me High

Hands

Green Light

Vegas High

10 Out Of 10

Story

[evolution-ofa-geek]

31 Days of Horror

Last Horror Movie You Saw in Theaters

Happy Death Day 2 U (2019)

Directed by Christopher Landon

Starring:

Jessica Rothe

Israel Broussard

Phi Vu

Rachel Matthews

Ruby Modine

Suraj Sharma

Having survived the farcical but utterly life-threatening events in Happy Death Day (2017), the feisty sorority sister, Tree Gelbman, finds herself in the same college dorm, thankful to be alive. However, this time, it's Carter's roommate, Ryan, who claims that he is reliving the same paradoxical day over and over again, as a mysterious paranoid killer in a single-toothed baby-faced mask with a big kitchen knife has made a habit of murdering him. Under those circumstances, a valiant but vain attempt to face the challenge, once more, will send Tree back to square one, trapped in an all too familiar and blood-drenched time loop. How many deaths separate Tree from a truly happy birthday.

Obviously this was the last movie I watched in theaters, it opened earlier in 2019 but I was also working at the casino at the time and I didnt have time to do anything throughout the year. So once 2020 hit, I ended up staying home and streaming every other movie that I missed out on.

I loved the first movie because it was similar to Groundhog Day and they make mention of that in the movie. But in this movie they change it up for sci-fi ish and throw in a little Back to the Future references here and there.

Kill Count according to Dead Meat on Youtube: 20

Favorite Tree Death: After watching her current boyfriend from the end of the first movie smooch with his new girlfriend, and Tree's nemesis, she decides to go for skydiving without any parachutes and in bikini. She jumps out from the plane and times it land right in front of the happy couple while pausing to throw both her middle fingers out at the audience.

Like in the first film where Carter announces the story bearing similarities to the plot of Groundhog Day, he establishes the similarities with this sequels' plot to Back to the Future Part II (1989). There are also some small nods to the film, like the wood chipper being from "Biff's Tree Removal", and also a clock tower scene.

The film was released in the United States on February 13, 2019, by Universal Pictures. Critics praised Rothe's performance, as well as the film's shift to a more sci-fi tone, although some noted it as derivative of the first film. It grossed $64 million worldwide against a $9 million budget. A third film, Happy Death Day to Us, is in active development.

[greensparty]

This Month In History - November Part 3

This is quite a month for pop culture anniversaries. For Part 1 read here and for Part 2 read here. Here is Part 3:

Nov. 21, 1979: The Raincoats released

In Nov. 1979, the debut album from The Raincoats was released. The British band's mix of art rock and post-punk, made this album highly influential, especially for Kurt Cobain, who sung their praises. This is an album that is worth every single inch of the praise it has received over the years, and then some. I out and out love this album. Here is my album review I did for the anniversary edition in 2019. Happy 45th The Raincoats!

Nov. 22, 1989: Back to the Future Part II opens

In Nov. 1989, the second installment of BTTF was released. It's amazing how much about the future it got right, i.e. Cubs winning the World Series a year later, a Trump-like Biff who owns everything and never gets caught because of his money and power, and hoverboards. Here is my piece I wrote in 2014. Happy 35th BTTF2!

Nov. 22, 2004: How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb released

In Nov. 2004, U2's 11th album was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2014. Watch for my album review of the new 20th anniversary edition. Happy 20th HTDAAB!

Nov. 23, 1999: Midnite Vultures released

In Nov. 1999, Beck's 7th album was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2014. Happy 25th MV!

Nov. 23, 2004: With the Lights Out released

In Nov. 2004, Nirvana's rarities box set was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2014. Happy 20th WTLO!

Nov. 24, 1999: Toys Story 2 opens

In Nov. 1999, Pixar's sequel to Toy Story was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2019. Happy 25th TS2!

Nov. 25, 2009: Me and Orson Welles opens

In Nov. 2009, Richard Linklater's nostalgic look back at theater during the radio era was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2019. Happy 15 MAOW!

[theghostpinesmusic]

Okay, so I lied (unintentionally) in my last Goose post. There is, in fact, another great video of another great jam from the Thekla show. I think I forgot about it because it's not twenty-five minutes long.

Anyway, this will be the first time but certainly not the last time I do a write-up on a version of "All I Need." This song has been a jam vehicle in the heart of Goose sets since I started listening in 2019 and, while it's taken a backseat in more recent days to newer, shinier songs, any time it does get played you can count on it to at least take you on a nice trip around the block, though occasionally it will instead drop you into the heart of a black hole (this version is more the former than the latter). If I can make a Phish comparison (because, in my imagination, it serves the audience I pretend reads these posts), it's sort of analogous to how "Down With Disease" fits into the Phish catalog these days: old, once-great warhorse that's still good for high-quality if not necessarily mind-bending jams.

One more thing you should know about this song before we jump in, especially because it's something that'll be very relevant when I write about the Goosemas "Mirror Planet" set soon: "All I Need" has two different arrangements. I don't think I've written about this yet, but one of my favorite somewhat unique things about Goose when I first got into them was that they had multiple songs that were played in different ways on different nights. The first example of this that I was aware of (and also the clearest example) is the difference between the songs "So Ready" and "Slow Ready."

As you can probably intuit from their titles, these are the same basic song (same lyrics, melody, chords, etc.) but the "original" version is played fast, while the "alternate" version is played (you guessed it) slow. If you check out the videos I linked, or you already know the songs, obviously the differences between "So Ready" and "Slow Ready" are a bit more extensive than just changing the song's tempo, but they are also definitely different takes on the same general idea. There are also multiple arrangements of the songs "Tumble," "Indian River," "Atlas Dogs," and of course "All I Need"...as well as others that I'm sure I'm forgetting off the top of my head.

The alternate-versions-of-songs thing is important here for two reasons. First, I think it's cool as a way of injecting variation into shows, both for me as an audience members and (I assume) for the band, who clearly don't want to play the same songs the same ways every night. It's fun to go to a show knowing you might get to hear the rare, "slow" version of "Tumble," or that if you hear "So Ready" one night you might hear "Slow Ready" the next. Second, it's worth knowing before we jump in that the Thekla version of "All I Need" is the slow version. If you're interested in the differences, there are, helpfully, studio tracks of both versions!

As usual, I'm not going to go on and on about the composed part of the song here, since that's more or less the same for every take on the song (slow vs. fast versions aside). It's a Goose song, so I'm partial to it. If you put a gun to my head and forced me to choose, I'd say I like the fast arrangement better, but the slow one has become the default over the last year or two, and it's good, too. I do particularly like the mid-song piano break in the slow version, though Pete mildly biffs the transition into it in this version.

The piano solo segues into a solo from Rick, who quickly changes keys at 4:27 to lead into a longer jam (this seems to be a sort-of planned key change that the band has been executing here in a lot of recent versions of this song). I don't have a good enough ear to tell you exactly what key this is, but it seems chosen to lead to a darker, more contemplative type of jam space, at least initially. The lights are a good complement to the jam as the rhythm section holds down a foundation for Peter and Rick to slowly build on top of.

I feel like the last few jams I've covered on here have been really Rick-centric, so I'm happy that in the first few minutes of this jam, Peter's keys are a bit more prominent.

At 6:34, Rick starts alternating (I think: again, not the best ear here) between two different keys (or at least modes), introducing some tension between the early, darker space of the jam and something more uplifting. The differences between the two spaces and the precision with which the band starts switching between them once everyone gels is really cool: this isn't necessarily the most spectacular jamming I've heard from Goose, but it's something I don't hear them do very often, and that's my favorite thing about this version of "All I Need": not every jam is going to be the Best Jam Ever, but getting to hear something new at every show is what I buy tickets and drive across states hoping for.

At 10:25, the band finally stops to hang out in the more blissful space for a bit longer, and this is maybe my favorite part of the whole jam. Peter is the highlight for me, laying down washes of reverb-drenched notes, but Rick's phrasing is bonkers, and the whole rhythm section is locked in. I know there are a lot of fans out there that don't find Trevor's playing to be dynamic enough, but I completely disagree and in moments like these in particular really appreciate his ability to know (to engage in an (in)famous paraphrase) what notes not to play.

We rip back into the aggressive side of the jam at 11:19, and while I can't complain about what it basically Goose's take on a 90s "Slave To The Traffic Light" jam, it would have been great to get more of that reverb-y vibey goodness...

...but I digress. This last transition leads smoothly back into "All I Need" proper, and they wrap up the song from there.

One of the many things I've really appreciated from Goose in 2023 is their increasing ability to get really deeply into really engaging improvisation quickly: in past years, nearly all of my favorite jams have been twenty-plus-minute monsters, but this year I'm finding just as many ten- or twelve-minute jams that are worth listening back to. I think this "All I Need" (and most other versions from this fall) is a great example of that.

Next time: "Hot Tea" from London!

[adityarana1687-blog]

Recycled Plastics Market Is Expected To Grow Swiftly By 2030

The global recycled plastics market size was valued at USD 47.60 billion in 2022 and is expected to exhibit grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% from 2023 to 2030. Increasing environmental concerns, rapid urbanization & industrialization, and the rising need to reduce the carbon footprint in the manufacturing of virgin plastic resin are expected to drive the demand for recycled plastics over the forecast period. The demand for recycled plastics is expected to increase mainly in the packaging application, which includes packaging of processed food & beverages, medical, electronics, and various other products, owing to the growing number of COVID-19 positive cases.

The demand for medical & healthcare products has increased owing to the safety and hygiene required to tackle the pandemic situation. Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for electrical & electronic products, such as laptops and mobiles, has increased as companies are following the work-from-home model and educational institutions have shifted from classroom learning to online classes. Thus, the growth in the demand for electrical & electronic products is expected to drive the market over the forecast period. The regional market of Asia Pacific is anticipated to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast period.

This growth can be attributed to various factors, such as the presence of supportive government initiatives like Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-dependent India), rising number of manufacturers operating in the electrical & electronics, automotive, and textile industries, and increasing R&D investments by private as well as public organizations for the development of new applications for recycled plastics. In addition, various electronic products and automotive components manufacturing companies have started looking toward India for establishing their manufacturing facilities post-COVID-19 pandemic. This will also provide tremendous growth opportunities to the regional market in the years to come.

Request a free sample copy or view the report summary: Recycled Plastic Market Report

Recycled Plastics Market Report Highlights

The building & construction application segment is expected to witness the fastest CAGR over the forecast period, in terms of revenue

The segment growth is attributed to the rising demand for recycled plastics in composite lumber, roofing tiles, insulation, rocks, and fences

The electrical & electronics application segment accounted for the maximum revenue share in 2021

This is attributed to the high demand for lightweight, durable electronics and electrically well-insulated products for reduced heat loss and improved performance of the electronic components and products

Asia Pacific accounted for the largest revenue share in 2021. The market in China recycled is estimated to witness significant growth to reach a net worth of USD 17.3 billion by 2030

Recycled Plastics Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the recycled plastics market based on product, application, and region:

Recycled Plastics Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 - 2030)

Polyethylene

Polyethylene Terephthalate

Polypropylene

Polyvinyl Chloride

Polystyrene

Others

Recycled Plastics Source Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 - 2030)

Plastic Bottles

Plastic Films

Polymer Foam

Others

Recycled Plastics Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 - 2030)

Building & Construction

Packaging

Electrical & Electronics

Textiles

Automotive

Others

Recycled Plastics Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 - 2030)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Germany

U.K.

France

Italy

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

South East Asia

Malaysia

Indonesia

Thailand

Central & South America

Brazil

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

List of Key Players of Recycled Plastics Market

REMONDIS SE & Co. KG

Biffa

Stericycle

Republic Services, Inc.

WM Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C.

Veolia

Shell International B.V.

Waste Connections

CLEAN HARBORS, INC.

Covetsro AG

[warningsine]

What are the expectations of most Korean companies going into ACFM this year? Most of them must be desperate to sell their films and content overseas as the domestic market is still not very good — we have only recovered 60% from the Covid‑19 pandemic damage. But this year we expect to see the sales recovery up to almost the same as 2019. As the industrialisation slogan goes, exports are the best way to survive.

What are the main challenges facing the industry? The Korean film industry is in a dire situation. Almost 100 unreleased films are blocking new films from getting financed, resulting in there being fewer than 10 new films in production in the first half of this year. We worry that the number of new productions will decrease even more in the second half. Together with government officials and industry people, we are eagerly seeking various ways to overcome the crisis and revitalise the film industry. We hope to announce a specific supporting plan before the end of this year as soon as we succeed in bringing in IPTV (internet protocol television) companies to finance films.

At BIFF, KOFIC is launching a book titled When East Meets East: The Emerging Asian Co-Production Landscape. If that is a trend, how will KOFIC initiate closer collaborations with Southeast Asia and Taiwan, which have been reaping the benefits of co‑productions? Korean filmmakers were not very interested in co‑production in the past since the domestic market was good enough. Why bother? But it’s a different story now. As the ecosystem of the local film industry, which collapsed during the pandemic, is slow to recover, they must look for other ways to make films. KOFIC’s co‑production support stopped a few years ago because of the lack of interest from filmmakers. We need to resume it as soon as we secure enough budget from the government.

The good news is that next year’s budget for location incentives has been increased almost five times compared with this year as a response to the requests from overseas and local filmmakers. A critical factor in the sustainable development of the K-movie industry is enhancing international collaboration, and co‑production is the core of it.

How will KOFIC mark its 50th anniversary at BIFF? There will be several events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of KOFIC and to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the opening of KAFA [Korean Academy of the Arts, founded by KOFIC], including a forum on ‘50 years of KOFIC’ and an exhibition titled ‘Looking back at Korean cinema through advertisements’. To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Korea-US alliance, KOFIC and MPA are hosting a Korean-American film night.

France’s CNC and KOFIC will host a forum titled ‘How to vitalize co-production between France and Korea, focusing on a case study of Return To Seoul’; AFAN (Asian Film Alliance Network) has a roundtable on ‘Enhancing co-operation within AFAN countries’; and there is the book launch of When East Meets East: The Emerging Asian Co-production Landscape. 

[yesthatssadirichardslove]

'Dear Jinri' bears witness to late K-pop singer's truth

BUSAN, South Korea

A new documentary featuring a late K-pop star's final interview unveils complex truths about South Korea's notoriously brutal music industry while highlighting her defiance of pressure to conform to societal norms.

"Dear Jinri", which premiered at the Busan International Film Festival, revolves around singing star Sulli's last Netflix project, an unfinished film that included an in-depth interview.

Born Choi Jin-ri, Sulli took her own life in 2019 at age 25, after a long struggle with online bullying. The interview in the film -- raw, powerful and heartbreaking -- has never been previously seen.

What Sulli shares in that conversation raises "many critical issues in our society," director Jung Yoon-suk said after the film's BIFF screening Saturday evening.

"These can be seen as issues related to women, or they could be problems concerning the vulnerable in our society, or related to matters of equality," he said.

Sulli, who began her career as a child actress at age 11, made her debut in 2009 for f(x), which quickly became one of K-pop's top girl groups.

Known for behaviour considered controversial in South Korea -- including refusing to wear a bra in public -- she faced relentless online bullying and was frequently targeted by sexually abusive comments.

The film also explores the singer's lonely childhood and battles with self-perception as a woman in a world that can be intensely focused on appearance.

"Since you are born as a pretty woman, you don't have to know anything," Sulli says she was told.

But, she adds: "It's obnoxious to say your life was hard because you are a pretty woman."

The well-documented pressures of the K-pop world are also spotlighted, with Sulli explaining how she was told her goal was to be "the highest quality product".

She likens her experience to that of the protagonist in Luc Besson's 1990 "La Femme Nikita", who undergoes rigorous and vicious training to become a programmed assassin, completely cut off from the outside world.

It seemed as if people "couldn't recognize that we were human beings", Sulli says in the film.

The interview is punctuated by frequent pauses as the camera lingers silently on its subject, the pain and sorrow palpable on her face.

Audible sobs from the audience could be heard throughout the screening.

Suicide is the leading cause of death among South Koreans aged 10 to 39 and occurs at an unusually high rate, official figures show.

Several other young K-pop stars have died of suspected suicide in recent years, including Goo Hara, Jonghyun and Moonbin. The incidents have prompted calls for increased mental health support for young people in the industry.

Sulli's response to director Jung's question about the online bullying she endured -- specifically, her decision to grant legal forgiveness to one of the perpetrators -- is arguably one of the most poignant and revealing scenes in the movie.

She also candidly discusses feminism -- a topic still controversial in socially conservative South Korea -- saying she "rooted for women who spoke out", even when their views did not align with hers.

In the end, the film paints a portrait of a contemplative, resilient figure who, in the ways she could, resisted the pressure to conform, striving instead to forge her own understanding of the world and her place in it.

The film takes its title from Sulli's legal name, Jin-ri, which means truth in Korean.

"It was incredibly important to view this person not just as a celebrity or an idol, but as someone who possesses self-awareness as an artist," Jung said. "It seemed like the movie would be meaningful as the truth itself, just as (her) name implies."

[theaawalker]

Quick query do you have a list of who and what you write for?

Fandoms I'll Write For

Marvel (not Iron Man, Starlord, Loki, Thor, Doctor Strange, or Hawkeye, Drax, Victor Creed, Antman, Adam Warlocke, AG's Spiderman, or Cyclops)

DCEU (not Peacemaker, Killer Croc, JL's Joker, RP's Batman, or anyone from Gotham except Jerome/Jeremiah Valeska)

Scream Queens (not Chad Radwell or Pete Martinez)

American Horror Story (only Murder House, 1984, Freakshow, and Cult)

Hunger Games (not Gale, Maymitch, President Snow, or Cato)

The Maze Runner (not Ava Paige, Jorge, or Janson)

My Little Pony

Once Upon A Time (not Hook, David, Rumple, Neal, Peter Pan, or Zelena)

Pacific Rim (not the sequel)

Twilight (not Seth, Edward, Carlyle, or Jasper)

Stranger Things (not Will Byers, Billy Hargrove, or Jim Hopper)

IT (2017, 2019, and tv series) (not Henry Bowers or Pennywise)

Jurassic Park/World (not Owen Grady or Ian Malcolm)

Jumanji (1997 & 2017)

Zathura (not the dad or robot)

Stand By Me (not Ace Merrill)

Girl, Interrupted (not Jared Leto's character)

The Black Phone (not the Grabber or Mr. Blake)

Teen Wolf (the film & series)

Equestria Girls

Teen Wolf (not Peter, Jackson, Theo, or Derek)

The Office (not Jim, Ryan, or Dwight)

Now You See Me (not Dylan Rhodes or Merritt McKinney)

Descendants (not Chad, Harry, Ben, Jay, or Carlos)

Sky High (not Zach or Speed)

Percy Jackson films (not Luke Castellan)

The Umbrella Academy (not Five)

TMNT (live action ver. only)

Dance Moms (not the final season)

Ender's Game

Wednesday (not Xavier, Tyler, or the Dean)

Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse (not Mentor Peter Parker)

Unbreakable (not Hedwig or Dennis)

Big Hero 6

The Black Mirror

Dynasty (not Culhane, Adam, or Blake)

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Spy Kids

Sharkboy & Lavagirl

Clue, Knives Out, & Glass Onion

Back to the Future (not Biff), Breakfast Club (not Bender), Sandlot, Stand By Me (not Ace Merrill), Mighty Ducks, The Outsiders (not Dally, Two-Bit, Randy, Bob, Steve, or Darry)

I’m willing to write imagines for underage characters so long as there's no romance (examples: hang out with the Losers Club at the barrens; go shopping with Eleven and Max; play baseball with Finney and Bruce). I’m allowed to deny any request and the longest I should take ever to write one is about 2 weeks. I’ll write smut, fluff, angst, poly relationships, LGBTQ+, etc. Generally most of my x readers are female unless stated otherwise.

What I won’t write-

I won’t write anything to do with rape, bestiality, necrophilia, incest, romance with anyone younger than 18, gun play, anything about poo(sexually), anything about urine(squirting is fine considering it’s not technically urine), age gaps. See guidelines for more details.

Thanks for reading❤️

-A.A. Walker

[giadinhvatreem]

“Anh Trai Yêu Quái” đón nhận tình cảm nồng nhiệt của khán giả quốc tế

🌟🌍 “Anh Trai Yêu Quái” - Embracing the Warmth of International Audience 🌍🌟 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that our movie, "Anh Trai Yêu Quái" (Brother Loves Monster), has received an overwhelming response from international viewers! 🌟 🌟🌍 We are humbled and grateful for the immense love and support shown by audiences worldwide. The heartwarming story of brotherhood and acceptance has resonated with people from different cultures and backgrounds. 🌍🌟 🎥 This incredible recognition motivates us to continue creating meaningful content that transcends language barriers and connects people through emotions. We believe that love and understanding are universal languages that bring us all closer together. ❤️🌍 🙏 Thank you, dear international audience, for embracing "Anh Trai Yêu Quái" and for being a part of this beautiful journey. Your love fuels o - go4kceu9es

[princeofjinhae]

Park Jinyoung at 2019 Busan International Film Festival for his animated movie “Princess Aya” 💕

[nyopo]

2019 부산국제영화제

#말도둑들 시간의 ��

카사흐스탄 영화는 처음이었다.

빼어난 영상미와 고양이는 나의 호감을 사는데, 톡톡한? 역할을 한 듯 하다

티모시 오픈토크를 보러 가는 길에 우연히 여자주인공인 샤말에슬라모바를 마주쳤다.

옛날에 우연히 인스타에서 누군가의 ‘영화제를 좋아하는 이유’에 대한 글을 보았다.

어쩌면 그 글 속에서 말하는 같은 맥락일지는 모르겠지만, 이런 아주 잠깐의 우연적인 만남이 어쩌면 영화제를 더 사랑스럽게, 행복하게 만드는 것이 아닐까? 하고 아주 잠깐 생각했다.

#수선화

새벽 티켓팅(파비안느에 관한 진실, 버티고, 야구소녀)을 실패하고 매진되지 않은 범위 내 차순위로 골랐다. 뉴질랜드 뮤지컬영화(개인적으로 음악 관련된 영화를 좋아한다고 생각해서)로 선택했다. 글쎄.. OST도 그닥 좋은 것은 모르겠고, 그나마 1966~1980년대 옷, 소품들 보는 재미가 쏠쏠했다.

#풍선

씨네21에 기재된 프로그래머의 설명이 너무 재미있지 않은가.

웬걸! 된통당함.. 영화는 설명보다 훨씬 심오하고 진중한얘기를 담고 있었음

티벳의 불교문화, 윤회사상, 산아제한 정책, 여성의 인권, 경제적 빈곤까지.

아이의 엄마가 뱃속에 있는 아이를 지울것이라는 발언이 시발점이 되어 속도감이 붙었지만, 영화는 내내 조용하고 차분한 분위기를 유지한다.

마지막 날아가는 풍선을 바라보던 모든 극중 인물들의 얼굴을 비추는 장면이 특히나 인상깊었다.

#아이엠히얼

프랑스 사람 눈에 비추어지는 한국 장소들이 재미있었음

특히나 공항 곳곳의 장면들을 감각적이고 세련되게 잘 담은 것 같음

내 인생 최고GV 였음. 영화 전 인사, 같이 영화보고, 영화 후 Q&A까지!

새벽티켓팅 여파로 몹시 피곤하였는데 이 영화를 보고

‘아, 오늘 부국제도 역시나 좋았어!’ 라는 만족감을 얻고 ���근

#찬실이는 복도 많지

아ㅏㅏ 이 영화 정말이지 너무 좋았다.

좀처럼 우는 시간을 주지 않는다. 조금 슬퍼지려고 하면 계속 웃겨준다.

나중에는 울면서 웃는지, 웃는데 우는지 눈물 흘리며 웃고 있는 내가 있었다.

웃기다 해서 결코 마냥 가볍지도 않고, 영화가 주는 메시지가 확고하다.

영화가 끝나고 엔딩 크레딧이 올라가며 흘러나오는 노래는 절대 놓치지 마시길

#레미제라블

아카데미시상식 프랑스 대표영화로 나온 이 영화, 칸영화제 최고 심사위원상 받은 이 영화

도대체 어떤 영화일까? 개인적으로 이 작품은 gv로 봤음 더 풍성해졌겠노라 란 생각을 떨칠 수가 없다. 완전한 이해를 하지는 못했지만, 보는 내내 이 영화는 ‘내가 프랑스다 !!!!!!!!!!!!!’ 라고 아우성치는 것 같다. 그래서 마지막에 아이는 어떤 선택을 했을까? 

 #헨리 더 킹 5세

7000원에 티모시라니 !

티미 넌 정말 천사였어 !

개인적으로 티미의 사복착장 보는 것을 좋아하는데, 시대극이라 죄다 갑옷BB

그것이 아쉬웠다. 전작들에서는 본능에 이끌리는 대로 연기했다면, 이번 ‘할‘이라는 역할에선 모든 연기에 의도를 가지고 풀어냈다는데. 연기는 뭐 말할게 없음 ~

(난 개인적으로 뷰티풀보이에서 더 좋았다고 한당)

# 페뷸러스

yaaaaahs ~

멜라니샤르보누감독님이랑 줄리엣고셀린배우분이 매우 유쾌했다.

요즘 시대에 딱 맞는 주젯거리를(sns, 페미니즘,성상품화) 유쾌하게 풀어낸 영화

화장실에서 팬티입고 셀카 찍던 로리를 보며 웃기지만 웃을 수 없는 콕 저격당한 영화랄까?

# 두 교황

세상에 완벽한 사람이 어딨을까?

인격적으로 존중받아 보이는 사람도 과거에 범한 실수든지, 잘못이라든지 어디까지 과연 용인될 수 있을까?

결국 인생에 있어 반성의 유무라는 태도가 현재 우리의 인성을 만들어 내는 것은 아닌지.

용서의 범위는 스스로가 정하는 것이긴 하지만, 그래서 어느 누구도 용서하라고 강요할 수는 없지만, 용서를 받아야 될 입장이 되면 한없이 상대가 아량을 베풀어주길 바라지 않는가. 그래도 내가 지은 죄 때문에 마냥 용서해달라고 할 수 없는 노릇이면서도 말이다.

정말 한 살 한 살 먹어가면서 인생은 이��적이라는 것을 뼈저리게 느낀다.