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[blacksapphicguide]

On The 12 Days of Christmas, BlackSapphicGuide Gave To Me..

A full list of winter holiday movies! (With black sapphics in them)

12. Silent Night

This movie is the first in our list because, it is Christmas themed (sort of), and it does have a black sapphic character (Alex) in a relationship. It isn't your typical Christmas movie and the sapphic couple is nauseatingly toxic (well, more so from the other's side) but I guess it's refreshing, even if stomach turning, to see a different dynamic between sapphics beyond the super healthy, super loved up couplings. For the little screen time Alex had, they sure seemed to treat her very nastily. The movie itself is very interesting and I enjoyed it throughout the confusion, but its strength as a contender in our list is very weak.

11. A Christmas In New York

This movie is low on our list because while it's cute to see a married black lesbian couple particularly in a Christmas movie, their story unfortunately had less screen time. They argued for most of the movie (which all couples did, but at least others had intimate scenes showcasing their connection to balance it out, and the fact that they were married should have counted for something more, right!?). The acting was a bit awkward sometimes overall and the movie was a solid average watch, but hey, black married lesbians who make up in the end and don't die? We'll take it.

10. Coming Home for Christmas

This movie was midpoint on our list solely for the reasons of the transphobia and disbelief in straight love shown by one of the main characters. Beyond that (and the slightly cringe acting in some scenes), this movie is a beautiful display of intentionally made family and togetherness throughout differences. It was lovely seeing a movie centered around a queer led household as well as the conversation of adoption so present. Though this film isn't the best quality, it has lots of heart and potential. This indie movie was brought to life by Onyx Keesha and B. Danielle Watkins.

9. Mixed Christmas

A hilarious movie based on the premise of a double-booked AirBnB, this Christmas tale was an enjoyable watch. Filled with an all-black cast, and a nearly all-queer cast at that, it felt right at home in this list. Navigating an engagement, and a college crush, the main storyline took a crazy situation and made it funny and entertaining. One plot among the gay cousins and friends of the main cast had me side-eyeing, and seeing as the groomed character left the relationship, all that left was a sour taste in my mouth. Throughout the face-offs, the pining and the jealousy, the crew finally put aside their differences, faced their own truths and desires in a grand conclusion of love in the holidays. This is another Christmas movie made by Onyx Keesha and B. Danielle Watkins, who I think are two icons in the world of black sapphic indie movie, this is one movie that fits right into this list.

8. Christmas With You

A rather fun movie, this film starts off with a very uncomfortable truth - that Kelsey was being cheated on while she planned to propose to her girlfriend. Hurt, and with the timely excuse of her father's passing, she escapes back to her hometown. There she reconnects with her mother, her high school friends and even her high school crush. Throughout the pain, and manipulation, Kelsey finally choose a new love to build with her high school crush who liked her back. A cute and cozy independent film, this had to make an appearance on our list.

7. Every Time A Bell Rings

A Hallmark movie has a 3-ingredient recipe: small-town charm, a coffee-shop or ranch, and holiday magic - and this movie fell right in line. Following 3 adopted sisters, we see them spend time together in remembrance of their deceased father and the Christmas traditions he did with them. Unfortunately, the sapphic romance has little screen time in comparison to the other 2 (though in fairness, it was fairly new), but it was still very cute. If you love yourself a Hallmark movie, be sure to check this one out!

6. Last ExMas

It's always wonderful to see new films pop up with a sapphic leading couple, and for it to be Christmas themed, Canadian produced and have that quality aligned with that of bigger production companies. Last ExMas feels fresh but it does have classic elements like small town, high school romance, a snarky one-liner best friend who encourages the second chance at love, and one character escaping to LA and having a relationship with an artistic celeb. What's relatively new is our main character has a love triangle of sorts, but she also was embarrassed of her high school girlfriend, not because the town was homophobic, but because she was not cool enough for her friends. A cute and cozy watch, this movie had to make it relatively high on our list.

& now, our 5 golden ring recommendations!

5. Something From Tiffany's

This cute movie shows the messy intertwining of two couples and a mix-up that had crazy consequences. Our gorgeous resident black lesbian couple was personally the spotlight for me (along with the lead's daughter), as those two had the snarky, married banter down! Even though, for the purposes of this list, this movie did not center the black sapphic couple (who were mad adorable the entire movie!) it was still an adorable watch that definitely got me in the holiday mood! I'll urge anyone to watch this. The dynamic alone between our resident couple was enough to place this movie very high on our list!

4. Under the Christmas Tree

This made history as the first lesbian Christmas Lifetime movie and for such a feat, it brought a really cute holiday movie. One that incorporates the basic ingredients of a family friendly Christmas watch, this movie really sets the cozy, cute and flirty mood. Charlie had such a unique job so it was interesting to see where that plotline led. By the end, I was smiling really hard because finally, here was a cheesy, Hallmark-level Christmas movie for all to enjoy. This made it high on our list as it’s an easy watch, of good production quality, features a lesbian romance and it’s something appropriate for the whole family to watch together.

3. The Christmas Clapback

I definitely see myself watching this movie yearly now as this incorporates so many lovely things that make a movie great. From the family dynamics, to the varying love storylines among the co-starring sisters, this movie has something for everyone. I especially enjoyed the budding romance between our resident black sapphic couple, Tisha and Aaliyah (in my head they're both lesbians). We all love a good ol' competition, and this one was no different with its testament of love, family and community. Highly recommend.

2. A New York Christmas Wedding

Putting aside the weirdness of certain plot points, and the slightly awkward acting, I really enjoyed this movie. It has struggle, it has choice, religious elements, regret, family and most importantly, it has a wedding! An afro-latina bisexual lead on a movie like this was very important in many ways, and I adored how all aspects of her identity (both racial and sexuality) were incorporated into this.

1. The Christmas Lottery

A heartfelt story which captivated me from start to finish with a black family at the forefront? One which isn't homophobic? Or toxic? (I put that question mark there because they clearly have some issues with vegans?) A solid plot line and pacing? Every actor in this movie was solid and this movie had me shedding a small tear at the end for familial reconnection and the power of love. Diedre and Belinda are a gorgeous couple, and by the end, I was sobbing and wishing I had what they had. And damn, these sisters can sing! As the number one spot, I think this is a must watch annual film.

And that's all for now folks! Thanks for sticking around to read this! I hope you enjoyed all, or at the very least, one movie on this list this holiday season.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!

[meelkiewee]

A bunch of Golden Wind stuff I drew <3

Babygirl, amiright?

btw I just rewatched some episodes yesterday and I really want to draw a proper Bucci fanart aughh

Other silly stuff below the cut ⬇️

This is just meselfff with Mista's outfit cause I love the man.

Some lazy lazy lazy character design featuring some mlp references I guess?? I mean me and my friend assigned them elements for fun jshdjs

Man this character designs are veeeeeeeeery lazy, they will surely undergo some changes in the future.

Anyway, don't ask why BUT I also drew this. The ship name is PaSta and they're both from italian mafia. You don't need to know more I guess.

Ah btw yes, in my head Mista has bleached zebra pattern hair cause why not?

[hurrakka]

Im late but I didnt forgetti

[coochellati]

I HATE THIS KEY VISUAL OF BRUNO!!

IT MAKES HIM LOOK SO UGLY!!

So I went into Photoshop and I fixed it.

lol I hope you like it more now.

[themalhambird]

@malkaleh : Mairon in Eregion for the crafting of the elven rings. I've fudged the time line a little so that Galadriel doesnt discover the truth about Halbrand till after the rings are made. Warning for Mairon being the usual levels of possessive , though at the moment it stays mostly in the privacy of his own mind. Also brief misinterpretation of Celebrimbor and Mirdania's relationship

The elven rings are finished, and Mairon is a little....something, about how little he was needed. He had planned a whole series of hints and nudges, instructions couched in suggestions that it would not be unreasonable for "Halbrand" to think of. But beyond the first push- the suggestion of alloys- Mairon was not needed. Fëonor's grandson had moved, as quick and confident as a river travelling from source to sea. And Mairon ought to be angry. He had intended, by Halbrand's helpful intersections, to worm a thread of himself into the jewellry- to ensnare the elves in a net they would not see drawing about them until it was far, far too late. But Fëonor's grandson- though he had talked Mairon (well, Halbrand, and the elven apprentices that clung about the Lord of Eregion as wasps to a pot of jam) through the lightning strokes of his process, asked for their thoughts and their conclusions, praised their insights, corrected their misteps with a gentle ferreting out of where their thought process had led them astray and helping them to learn, to improve,  to flourish in their understanding-

He teaches like Aulë. He shines with the same joy of it. The realisation steals upon him, quite incongruously, in a blink of Mairon's eye. In the same moment, the Lord of Eregion ceases to be Fëonor's grandson, a means to Mairon's own ends, but Celebrimbor- a jewel as brilliant as the Simirils themselves in his own right.

And so the...something that he feels, when the rings are finished, with Celebrimbor allowing no hand but his own to do the actual crafting and therefore ruining Mairon's back up plan of simply dashing a little of his blood into the workings of Celebrimbor's own magics- the something is....joy. Against all expectation, he has found, here, someone else who understands the beauty, the majesty, the order of creation exactly as Mairon does.

There is a feast to celebrate, in the aftermath, and Mairon indulges in the opportunity to speak with Melian's decedant- as fair as she was, though more shy- he demures at Halbrand's good natured questions and is drawn away, by a group of chittering, elfling brats who will not allow him peace, to speak nonsense of trolls and dwarf princes-

But there is Galadriel, his shining lady of light- she who would make a king of him. He will make a queen of her, in time, he thinks- asking her for a dance, and she takes his hand, but there is- something. She is reserved- distanced- troubled by something...her perceived duty, Mairon supposes, and Halbrand says -"I wager you think this a waste of time. You would be off as soon as possible, to carry the rings to your people?" He twirls her beneath his arm, and her face , as she turns back towards him, is a careful frown.

"Not quite," she says. "There is something yet I must attend to."

She excuses herself soon after. Mairon will have her high King's precious head, he who threw her away and now works her so that she cannot indulge even in a moment's triumph.

He looks around for Celebrimbor and-

Cannot see him.

When it becomes clear that the smith is not at his own feast, Halbrand makes for the forge. He wonders if, perhaps, Celebrimbor is more like Fëonor than Mairon has yet perceived- alike him in temperament as well as in skill. If he is sitting with his treasures, staring at the three, growing ever more reluctant to part with them- then maybe, Mairon's hopes of divisions amongst the elves may yet bear fruit- another civil war, another kinslaying-

Celebrimbor is in the forge. He is not hoarding his rings. He is stretched out on the plush sofa that stands there, his head in the lap of one of his apprentices- Mirdania, is her name. There is a plate of food, half picked at, left to one side on the floor; she has a book balanced open on the sofa's arm. She reads. Celebrimbor sleeps, his head on her lap, his face lined with hitherto unnoticed exhaustion. It is a private, domestic scene.

Marion burns with jealousy.

The she-elf looks up and smiles at his approach. "Halbrand," she says softly. "Welcome." She must see something in the way his eyes flit between her and her sleeping lord, because she smiles with wry fondness.

"Every time," she says. "He will arrange a celebration to mark the success of a large product- then delay his attendance with finishing notes, and cleaning up, and then when everything is finally done the lack of rest hits him and he will fall asleep wherever he happens to he standing when it comes. Last time we found him curled up on the anvil. But this has been-" something flitters across her face; she seems to struggle to find the words. "A lot," she says finally, and behind Halbrand's polite attention, Marion scoffs at the girl's inadequacy. "I was worried he might fall somewhere before the forge was made safe. So i brought him food and bade him sit."

She bade him. Marion burns

Halbrand affects a smile and a raising eyebrow. "Are you and he....?"

The elf frowns, and then- a quick progression of horror, amsuement- she is half gasping with shock, half laughing, as she says: "No- Valar no, Halbrand-" She wrests control of her idiotic mirth and says: "I have not parents. Kind were the elves who raised me, but they had many such charges, and often I escaped their watch to where I willed. And often did the Lord of Eregion find me on wanderings of his own. He treated me then with all the kindness of an indulgent uncle towards a favourite neice- and the remembering of it still grants me certain privileges now I am grown. Please, return to the feast-your friend is in good hands and will be upset if he thinks both of us missed it for care of him"

She speaks so casually of it- Celebrimbor's favour; boasts of what rights it gives her. And what is her thanks to him? A plate of scraps- she does not even steer him to his own bed that he might rest in comfort. And it is clear from the way she returns to her book that she is dismissing him- she, dismissing him- he who-

Mairon leaves, lest he turn his jewel's pillow to ash beneath his head. 

[tarnussy]

[gascoignes-homewrecker]

One year in simping

Please DO throw suggestions at me 😎👉️

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[ghostofnuggetspast]

"There are Five Rings, Golden"

(tune of "In the Bleak Midwinter")

Imagine, if you will, a cozy 221B Baker Street lounge with two men. Two men who both want excitement and danger in their lives but who cannot seem to find it today. One of them can compromise. One of them... can't. Let's listen to their song. Solo violin begins playing a familiar tune, then string quartet joins in with the voices. John starts.

"There are five rings, golden Stolen from Scott's store. Maybe we could find them?" "John, that's just a bore."

"How 'bout this: a murder Done with cash motive?" "John, you have just solved it, and *your* brain's a sieve."

"Well, there are a few notes on the website chat. Looks like someone needs us To find her tom cat."

"John, I swear I'll vomit If we stoop that low. Can we get a case that's Worth dressing to go?"

"Sherlock, we could really use some income soon. Can we do this one that Says they stole the Moon?"

"What? They stole a planet?" "Planets are not moons." "Who cares, let's go try it! Grab my best harpoons!"

And they scampered off to solve another case and die of boredom ... another day.

[vlvcham]

[beautiful--dreamer]

My awesome JoJo bracelets

[lady-wallace]

MERCH PREVIEW: Bell Tolls Character Cards

These are the character cards that are part of the merch pack for For Whom the Bell Tolls! I thought it would be fun to do fighter 'trading cards' of Giorno and Abbacchio to go along with the story.

There are also special recolors that you have the chance to get!

Preorders are open until August 11th so get your orders in now!

PREORDER HERE

[sad-emo-dip-dye]

BSD Winter: Day 5

[goldenretrieverguybracket]

Semi Final: David Kawena vs.

Samwise Gamgee

David Kawena - Lilo and Stitch | Samwise Gamgee - Lord of the Rings

reblog if u have a moment! love u <3

[slowtraincumming]

Something that pisses me off is how some people think the 12 days of christmas are before Christmas

[floridaboiler]

[iwillneverforgiveyousunghanbin]

Can I get your main account ?

ofc! but for the sake of largely remaining anonymous (sort of) i’m gonna hide it in a bunch of tags 🤩 enjoy!!