#Elena Serra

[the-witch-of-woods-beyond]

overhated female characters mean the world to me and i will protect them with my life because fandoms have no right to judge them for acting like someone who went through unimaginable trauma and call them annoying for their understandable behavior.

[evicrystal7]

Day 14 - Elite Four

One of my favorite characters (despite appearing only once or are posthumous)

Day 15 - Family

Headcanon of mine is that Serra's natural hair is light blue and she side dyed half of it pink. Bennet inherited her eye colour only.

[fourorfivemovements]

Films Watched in 2023:

28. Maciste all'inferno/Maciste in Hell (1925) - Dir. Guido Brignone

[julerosemary]

One of the more interesting minor notes in the more recent Pokémon games is that different characters, such as the Team Star bosses, use different types of Pokéballs. It’s a neat characterization detail. So I thought I would apply to Reborn’s characters.

Also here’s some visual references:

Gym Leaders

Julia-Fast. Only her Voltorb and Electrode actually get the bonus from it. She uses it because it fits best with her pom-poms.

Florinia-Timer. Statistically the most effective ball.

Shelly-Friend. It’s cute and fits with her forest field.

Shade-Cherish. Mysterious and red.

Aya-Poke. It’s the cheapest.

Serra-Premier. A show of aesthetic and (somewhat former) status.

Noel-Poké. He’s basic.

Radomus-Master. Spent half the coffers on it. Also, because grand”master”.

Luna-Moon. Fits her vibes immaculately.

Samson-Heavy. The circus strongman should lift heavy things. That’s like, his job.

Charlotte-Premier. Both cool and easily available.

Terra-GS balls (or at least, standard pokéballs painted to look like GS balls). The ultimate troll.

Ciel-Wing. White and blue, and associated with flying types. Maybe she learned to make them back out in the country.

Adrienn-Luxury. Only the best for xyr Pokémon!

Titania-Net. Completely symbolic, with no practical use. She’s extra like that.

Amaria-Dive. One can surmise that she spends a lot of time underwater. She likely catches her mons there as well.

Hardy-Repeat. Just thinks it looks cool.

Saphira-Dusk. Very effective and also kinda edgy. Her gym emulates a cave.

Sandy-Luxury. Stolen from Craudberry’s collection.

Elite 4

Heather-Jet. A soaring pokéball for a fast-flyer.

Benett-Nest. He definitely raises his bug Pokémon from the first stage.

Laura-Heal. No explanation needed.

El-Legends Arceus normal Pokéballs. Took up crafting sometime after his sight was restored.

Anna-Dream. Due to the dreamsickness and such.

Ame-Safari. Fits symbolically.

Rivals

Victoria-Heal. Imitating Kiki.

Cain-Love. Flirt.

Fern-Great. Once superior, now outclassed.

Cal-Great. Wanted to show up Blake by using a less effective ball.

Meteors

Aster-Quick. The somewhat hasty one.

Eclipse-Timer. The level-headed one.

Ace-Glimmer. Uses a lot of seals.

Sirius-Ultra. No-nonsense kinda fellow.

Solaris-Gigaton. RVTERN to tradition man himself.

Taka-PLA regular pokéballs. Similar to Solaris but extremely half-assing it.

Lin-Cherish. Mysterious ass.

Zero-Ultra. Looks like Umbreon.

Eve-Quick. Statistically the most efficient ball. 

Lumi-Level. Had a very high level Glaceon and little other Pokémon, so she figured that level balls were best for their price. 

Sigmund-Ultra. For the intimidation factor.

Blake-Ultra. Try-hard.

[POSTGAME FINAL BOSS]-Reborn

Others

Corey-Poke. To further comparisons Elena makes to child champions.

Kiki-Heal. Has a focus on healing and mental wellness.

Craudberry-Luxury. Purely as a status symbol, would actually make them more uncomfortable if she could.

Eustace-Luxury. Both as a status symbol and genuine care for his mons.

Archer-Team Aqua’s Ball

Maxwell-Team Magma’s Ball

Corin-Rouge-Love. Whore 

Elena-Jet. Where Heather got hers from.

Zina-Dream. She is all but one.

[princesssarisa]

Opera on YouTube

I've shared links to complete opera performances before, but I love to share them, so I thought I'd make a few masterposts.

These list are by no means the only complete filmed performances of these operas on YouTube, but I decided that ten links for each opera was enough for now.

By the way, some of the subtitles are just a part of the video, while others require you to click CC to see them.

Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

Hamburg Philharmonic State Opera, 1971 (Nicolai Gedda, Edith Mathis, William Workman, Christina Deutekom, Hans Sotin; conducted by Horst Stein; English subtitles)

Ingmar Bergman film, 1975 (Josef Köstlinger, Irma Urrila, Håkan Hageg��rd, Birgit Nordin, Ulrik Cold; conducted by Eric Ericson; sung in Swedish; English subtitles)

Salzburg Festival, 1982 (Peter Schreier, Ileana Cotrubas, Christian Bösch, Edita Gruberova, Martti Talvela; conducted by James Levine; Japanese subtitles)

Bavarian State Opera, 1983 (Francisco Araiza, Lucia Popp, Wolfgang Brendel, Edita Gruberova, Kurt Moll; conducted by Wolfgang Sawallisch; English subtitles)

Metropolitan Opera, 1991 (Francisco Araiza, Kathleen Battle, Manfred Hemm, Luciana Serra, Kurt Moll; conducted by James Levine; English subtitles)

Paris Opera, 2001 (Piotr Beczala, Dorothea Röschmann, Detlef Roth, Desirée Rancatore, Matti Salminen; conducted by Ivan Fischer; no subtitles)

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 2003 (Will Hartman, Dorothea Röschmann, Simon Keenlyside, Diana Damrau, Franz Josef Selig; conducted by Colin Davis; no subtitles) – Act I, Act II

La Monnaie, Brussels, 2005 (Topi Lehtipuu, Sophie Karthäuser, Stephan Loger, Ana Camelia Stefanescu, Harry Peeters; conducted by René Jacobs; French subtitles)

Kenneth Branagh film, 2006 (Joseph Kaiser, Amy Carson, Benjamin Jay Davis, Lyubov Petrova, René Pape; conducted by James Conlon; sung in English)

San Francisco Opera, 2010 (Piotr Beczala, Dina Kuznetsoca, Christopher Maltman, Erika Miklósa, Georg Zeppenfeld; conducted by Donald Runnicles; English subtitles)

La Traviata

Mario Lanfrachi studio film, 1968 (Anna Moffo, Franco Bonisolli, Gino Bechi; conducted by Giuseppe Patané; English subtitles)

Glyndebourne Festival Opera, 1987 (Marie McLaughlin, Walter MacNeil, Brent Ellis; conducted by Bernard Haitink; Italian and Portuguese subtitles)

Teatro alla Scala, 1992 (Tiziana Fabbricini, Roberto Alagna, Paolo Coni; conducted by Riccardo Muti; English subtitles)

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 1994 (Angela Gheorghiu, Frank Lopardo, Leo Nucci; conducted by Georg Solti; Spanish subtitles)

Teatro Giuseppe Verdi, 2003 (Stefania Bonfadelli, Scott Piper, Renato Bruson; conducted by Plácido Domingo; Spanish subtitles)

Salzburg Festival, 2005 (Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Thomas Hampson; conducted by Carlo Rizzi; no subtitles)

Los Angeles Opera, 2006 (Renée Fleming, Rolando Villazón, Renato Bruson; conducted by James Conlon; English subtitles)

Opera Festival St. Margarethen, 2008 (Kristiane Kaiser, Jean-Francois Borras, Georg Tichy; conducted by Ernst Märzendorfer; English subtitles)

Teatro Real di Madrid, 2015 (Ermonela Jaho, Francesco Demuro, Juan Jesús Rodríguez; conducted by Renato Palumbo; English subtitles)

Teatro Massimo, 2023 (Nino Machiadze, Saimir Pirgu, Roberto Frontali; conducted by Carlo Goldstein; no subtitles)

Carmen

Herbert von Karajan studio film, 1967 (Grace Bumbry, Jon Vickers; conducted by Herbert von Karajan; English subtitles)

Vienna State Opera, 1978 (Elena Obraztsova, Plácido Domingo; conducted by Carlos Kleiber; English Subtitles)

Francisco Rosi film, 1982 (Julia Migenes, Plácido Domingo; conducted by Lorin Maazel; English subtitles)

Metropolitan Opera, 1987 (Agnes Baltsa, José Carreras; conducted by James Levine; English subtitles)

London Earls Court Arena, 1989 (Maria Ewing, Jacque Trussel; conducted by Jaques Delacote; English subtitles)

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 1991 (Maria Ewing, Luis Lima; conducted by Zubin Mehta; English subtitles) – Acts I and II, Acts III and IV

Arena di Verona, 2003 (Marina Domashenko, Marco Berti; conducted by Alain Lombard; Italian subtitles)

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 2006 (Anna Caterina Antonacci, Jonas Kaufmann; conducted by Antonio Pappano; English subtitles) – Acts I and II, Acts III and IV

Metropolitan Opera, 2010 (Elina Garanca, Roberto Alagna; conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin; English subtitles) – Acts I and II, Acts III and IV

Opéra-Comique, 2023 (Gaëlle Arquez, Frédéric Antoun; conducted by Louis Langrée; English subtitles)

La Bohéme

Franco Zeffirelli studio film, 1965 (Mirella Freni, Gianni Raimondi; conducted by Herbert von Karajan; English subtitles)

Metropolitan Opera, 1977 (Renata Scotto, Luciano Pavarotti; conducted by James Levine; no subtitles)

Teatro alla Scala, 1979 (Ileana Cotrubas, Luciano Pavarotti; conducted by Carlos Kleiber; no subtitles)

Opera Australia, 1993 (Cheryl Barker, David Hobson; conducted by Julian Smith; Brazilian Portuguese subtitles)

Teatro Regio di Torino, 1996 (Mirella Freni, Luciano Pavarotti; conducted by Daniel Oren; Italian subtitles)

Teatro alla Scala, 2003 (Cristina Gallardo-Domâs, Marcelo Alvarez; conducted by Bruno Bartoletti; Spanish subtitles)

Zürich Opera House, 2005 (Cristina Gallardo-Domâs, Marcello Giordani; conducted by Franz Welser-Möst; no subtitles)

Robert Dornhelm film, 2009 (Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón; conducted by Bertrand de Billy; no subtitles)

Opera Australia, 2011 (Takesha Meshé Kizart, Ji-Min Park; Shao-Chia Lü; no subtitles)

Sigulda Opera Festival, 2022 (Maija Kovalevska, Mihail Mihaylov; conducted by Vladimir Kiradjiev; English subtitles)

[primacuey]

hi guyys i made voice claims for like most of the characters in reborn, i might put this in a video and delete this post at some point but here !!! this took me Hours.

(all voices are eng dub)

MCs:

Vero - kageyama eng dub from haikyuu

Kuro - otacon from mgs/kenshi from mortal kombat

Alice - ava from warrior nun

Lucia - dani rojas from fc6

Ari - dreamer isioma

Decibel - dan heng from hsr

RIVALS:

Victoria - charlotte from bojack/asami from tlok

Cain - d'angelo wallace

Fern - noah from total drama island

GYM LEADERS:

Julia - courtney from total drama island/kofuku from noragami

Florinia - 2B from nier

Shelly - ai from wonder egg priority

Shade - jinzaemon from sekiro/rooster from this one HLM fandub by DON productions

Aya - bridgette from total drama island

Serra - faye from cowboy bebop

Noel - charlie brown specifically from the peanuts movie/deku from mha

Radomus - trevor white's phoenix wright from ace attorney

Luna - elena from elena of avalor

Samson - michael from gta v/aiden pearce from watchdogs

Charlotte - rika from wonder egg priority

Terra - yukari takeba from persona

Ciel - ai mizuno from zombieland saga

Adrienn - camilla luddington's lara croft from tomb raider

Titania - cece from new girl

Amaria - para-medic from mgs

Hardy - elliot smith

Saphira - revy from black lagoon

METEOR:

Aster - hinata from haikyuu

Eclipse - sasha waybright from amphibia

Blake - OJ from inanimate insanity 2

Zero - jessie from tlou2

Taka - edric from toh/ash fox from fantastic mr fox

Ace - james from pokemon/yato from noragami

Sirius - doujun from sekiro

Solaris - armored warrior from sekiro

Lin (young) - ellie from tlou (show)

Lin (old) - parasoul from skullgirls

E4:

Heather - rainbow dash from mlp

Laura - jess from new girl

Bennett - mike from total drama island

El - felkin the outcast from dark souls 2

Anna - sayaka maizono from danganronpa this ones hard

MISC.:

Corey - gundham tanaka from danganronpa

Kiki - pink diamond from SU

Cal - kyo from fruits basket/soul from soul eater

[heavenboy09]

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She is an American actress. She is known for portraying Inara Serra in the sci-fi television series Firefly and its follow-up film Serenity, Vanessa in the superhero comedy films Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Deadpool & Wolverine, Jessica Brody in the series Homeland, Dr. Leslie "Lee" Thompkins in the series Gotham, and Elena Federova in the series The Endgame. For Homeland, she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2013.

In 2016, Baccarin appeared in the film Deadpool as Vanessa Carlysle. She reprised her role in the 2018 sequel Deadpool 2. In 2015, Baccarin began a leading role as Dr. Leslie Thompkins in the Fox show Gotham. She portrayed the character in all five seasons of the show. She also played a recurring role as Erica Flynn, a woman who murdered her husband, and a romantic interest of Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) from The Mentalist, 2013 to 2015. In 2019, she played a psychologist on the Brazilian TV series Sessão de Terapia (Therapy Session), her first production role in her native country. In 2020, Baccarin co-starred in the apocalyptic thriller Greenland. In 2023, Bacarrin starred in the action film Fast Charlie.

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[chrisitsraining]

What Resi ships do you like anyway, dude? I know a few

p sure ive answered this before but my answers probably changed so whatever

uhhhhhhhhhh

ethan winters/karl hiesenberg

leon s kennedy/chris redfield

carlos oliveira/jill valentine

lucas baker/clancy jarvis

zoe baker/mia winters

elena lupu/bela dimitrescu

alice abernathy/claire redfield

bruce mcgivern/fongling

jill valentine/claire redfield

rebecca chambers/claire redfield

brad vickers/joseph frost

jessica sherawat/rachel foley

mia winters/ethan winters

luis serra/leon s kennedy

alice abernathy/rain ocampo

hunk/3-a7 (lmaoo)

platonic ships

jill valentine/chris redfield

piers nivans/chris redfield

ark hompson/leon s kennedy

luther west/alice abernathy

billy coen/rebecca chambers

carlos oliveira/alice abernathy

matt addison/rain ocampo

january van sant/martin sandwich

[amethystblack]

which characters in the game are trans and which are cis? and which are straight and which are gay? I think its funny that straight cis people seem to be a small minority in the reborn region. is there a reason for that?

The first question is cut and dry enough that I don't really feel the need to list them here, but there are five non-cis characters. The second question is really interesting to me because I think you missed a couple sexualities in there.

But as asked, Cal is definitely gay. And I think he might be the only one, in that he explicitly states he's not interested in the opposite gender. Going by relationship points, we can probably infer that Samson is exclusively straight too.

Probably, I tend to think of characters as being pan until proven otherwise. I imagine that, independent of social factors, most people would be that way too. Anyway, there are obviously a lot of characters who have expressed preferences within that. For instance, Amaria is clearly sapphic but is that to say she would never be interested in a guy? I don't think it's that black and white, and I can't recall anything in game that she explicitly self-identifies as a lesbian despite her obvious proclivity. So is she gay? I invite the player to hold their own opinion of that based on what they see in game. Same with Julia-- she talks about dating, like, at least eight different guys, but does that mean she's exclusively straight? I don't feel the need to make that call.

But your view of sexuality is obviously less fluid, so let's play by your rules. Let's assume anyone who expresses explicit attraction to anyone besides their opposite gender is not straight. Off the top of my head, from characters with unique portraits, that gives us, in the "gay" category:

Cain, Amaria, Titania, Terra, Ciel, Cal, and I'll even throw Taka in because of the boyfriend question still giving a point even if you play a guy. Seven, plus the aforementioned five non-cis characters.

Now let's list characters who are shown engaging in explicitly heterosexual behavior:

Victoria, Julia, Corey, Elena, Radomus, Zina, Taube, Aya, Hardy, Serra, Samson, Laura, Bennett add I forget if it is explicit but I definitely dropped some hints of Lumi crushing on Noel. ... Fourteen?

Twelve vs Fourteen.

And that's by -your- rules.

I think it's funny that it seems to you like only a "small minority" of the population is straight and cis. Is there a reason for that?

[dear-indies]

Hi hi howdy and hello ! I was hoping that you could help me find a cis female FC between the ages of 21 and 30 with naturally curly hair. Ethnicity is open to any and all. If they have resources, all the better if you don't mind. Please and thank you so much for your time and all that you do!

Su Kutlu (1991) Turkish.

Georgina Campbell (1992) Afro Jamaican / English.

Kiana Madeira (1992) Irish, Unspecified First Nations, Black Canadian / Portuguese.

Medalion Rahimi (1992) Iranian, Mizrahi Jewish.

Rose Matafeo (1992) Samoan / Croatian, Scottish.

Sanya Malhotra (1992) Punjabi Indian.

Valentina Bellè (1992)

Isolda Dychauk (1993)

Mina El Hammani (1993) Moroccan.

Ashley Moore (1993) Black, White, Cherokee.

Aisha Dee (1993) African Australian / White.

Freya Mavor (1993)

Tuğçe Açıkgöz (1993) Turkish.

Lydia West (1993) Afro Montserratian / Irish.

Khadijha Red Thunder (1994) Chippewa Cree, African-American, Spanish - is pansexual.

Ahsen Eroğlu (1994) Turkish.

Allie Grant (1994)

Jessica Sula (1994) Afro Trinidadian, Chinese / Estonian, German.

Saffron Hocking (1994) Black British and White.

Jasmin Savoy Brown (1994) African-American / English, German, one quarter Norwegian, some Scots-Irish/Northern Irish - is queer.

Julia Garner (1994) Ashkenazi Jewish / English, Cornish, Scottish, Irish, German, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish.

Jaz Sinclair (1994) African-American / Italian, Irish, Swedish.

Avery Konrad (1994)

Aslı Bekiroğlu (1995) Turkish.

Haskiri Velazquez (1995) Dominican (Dominican Republic / Puerto Rican.

Natacha Karam (1995) Lebanese / Irish.

María Pedraza (1996)

Brittany O'Grady (1996) Louisiana Creole [African, French] / English, Irish, as well as Swiss-German, German, Welsh, and Dutch.

Chloë Levine (1996)

Francesca Mills (1996)

Bree Kish (1996) ¼ African-American, Spanish, Irish, Dutch.

Kiara Pichardo (1997) Dominican (Dominican Republic).

Elena Kampouris (1997)

Esmeralda Soto (1998) Mexican.

Ella-Rae Smith (1998) Black British and White.

Madison Pettis (1998) African-American / Italian, French, Irish.

Jaylen Barron (1998) African-American / Mexican.

Melis Minkari (1998) Turkish.

Serra Arıtürk (1998) Turkish.

Isis Hainsworth (1998)

Erin Kellyman (1998) Afro Jamaican / Irish - is a lesbian.

Buse Meral (1999) Turkish.

Camren Bicondova (1999) Mexican [Spanish, possibly other] Basque, Rusyn, English, Irish, Swedish, German, Scottish.

Pegah Ghafoori (2000) Iranian.

Odessa A’zion (2000) Ashkenazi Jewish (maternal grandfather) English, some Irish, Northern Irish, and Welsh (maternal grandmother who converted to Judaism) / German.

Here you go, most of these have resources too!

[firewalkswithmee]

Meet Elena De La Serra, the businesswoman from Del Sol Valley .

[the-witch-of-woods-beyond]

everytime i hear about a book/show with an overhated character (usually a main character) i already know i’m going to love them and it happens EVERY TIME.

clarke griffin, meredith grey, sarah cameron, buffy summers, kiara carrera, rhaenyra targaryen, clint barton, lori grimes, elena gilbert, daenerys targaryen, alina starkov, belly conklin, harry potter, laia of serra, bellamy blake, rey skywalker, skyler white, sejanus plinth, arya stark, etc (give me more so I can add to my collection)

some of these characters have made bad decisions and may not be the best of people, but i feel like that has to be compared to the world they’re in and the people around them. some of them literally did no wrong in my mind though, though.

[livrosnaoedicoes]

COLECÇÃO VÁRIA, #3 Florilégio

organização:  Maria Sequeira Mendes, Joana Meirim, Nuno Amado leituras/ensaios por:  Akihiko Shimizu, Alberto Manguel, Alda Rodrigues, Alex Wong, Amândio Reis, Ana Cláudia Santos, Ana Maria Pereirinha, Ana Matoso, Ana Sofia Couto, António J. Ramalho, Bernardo Palmeirim, Clara Rowland, Diogo Martins, Fernando Cabral Martins, Frederico Pedreira, Golgona Anghel, Gustavo Rubim, Helder Gomes Cancela, Helena Carneiro, Inês Rosa, Joana Matos Frias, Joana Meirim, João Dionísio, Jorge Almeida, Lawrence Rhu, Lúcia Evangelista, Madalena Quintela, Madalena Tamen, Margarida Vale de Gato, Maria Rita Furtado, Maria Sequeira Mendes, Miguel Tamen, Nuno Amado, Pedro Serra, Pedro Sobrado, Rita Faria, Rosa Maria Martelo, Sara Campino, Sara de Almeida Leite, Silvina Rodrigues Lopes, Tatiana Faia, Telmo Rodrigues, Teresa Bartolomei poemas de:  Abade de Jazente, Adélia Prado, Adília Lopes, Alberto Pimenta, Alice Oswald, Ana Hatherly, Anna Akhmátova, Anthony Hecht, António Franco Alexandre, António Gedeão, Arthur Rimbaud, Bernardim Ribeiro, Carlos de Oliveira, Charlotte Smith, Christopher Middleton, Elizabeth Bishop, Ellen Davies, Emily Dickinson, Fernando Assis Pacheco, Florbela Espanca, Frances Leviston, Francisco Alvim, G. E. Patterson, Golgona Anghel, Ian MacMillan, João Miguel Fernandes Jorge, John Betjeman, Jorge Sousa Braga, José Afonso, José Miguel Silva, Kenneth Goldsmith, Kudo Naoko, Leopoldo María Panero, Luís de Camões, Luiza Neto Jorge, Manuel Bandeira, Manuel Gusmão, Margarida Vale de Gato, María Elena Walsh, Maria Velho da Costa, Raymond Carver, Raul de Carvalho, Ricardo Tiago Moura, Rosa Maria Martelo, Tonia Tzirita Zacharatou, Wilfred Owen capa e ilustrações:  João Concha ISBN:  978-989-53985-1-5 n.º de páginas:  232 tiragem:  350 exemplares 1.ª edição:  Março, 2023 Recomendado no Plano Nacional de Leitura LER+ PVP  20,00 euros | ensaio |

[themovieblogonline]

Few action thrillers manage to balance high-stakes tension with genuine character development, but Jaume Collet-Serra's Carry-On delivers on both fronts. From its opening moments, the narrative plunges viewers into a nerve-wracking scenario that unfolds with relentless urgency. Anchored by a stellar performance from Taron Egerton, the story revolves around Ethan Kopek, a young TSA officer who finds himself caught in a deadly game of manipulation and moral dilemmas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS0XacjMmOc Premise: Set against the bustling backdrop of Los Angeles International Airport during the holiday rush, the film expertly weaves a claustrophobic atmosphere, heightened by the stakes of Christmas Eve travel. The premise—a TSA officer blackmailed into letting a dangerous weapon through security—immediately grabs attention. It’s a fresh twist on the typical airport thriller, mixing elements of espionage, psychological warfare, and action into a fast-paced narrative that rarely lets up. A Relatable Everyman in Over His Head: Egerton brings depth and vulnerability to Ethan Kopek, making him a compelling protagonist. He’s not the seasoned action hero we might expect but an ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Egerton’s portrayal captures Ethan’s escalating desperation as he grapples with the impossible choice of protecting his loved ones or upholding his sense of duty. Sofia Carson’s Nora provides a grounding force for Ethan, and while her role as his supportive but strong-willed girlfriend could have easily been sidelined, she is given her moments to shine. Her character’s emotional stakes are woven into the larger narrative seamlessly, adding weight to the unfolding drama. A Villain Worthy of the Suspense: Jason Bateman’s portrayal of the Traveler is chillingly effective. Soft-spoken but menacing, his antagonist is the perfect foil to Ethan’s vulnerability. The Traveler’s calm demeanor belies his ruthlessness, making him a memorable and unsettling presence throughout the film. His ability to stay one step ahead of Ethan and the authorities keeps the audience on edge, wondering how far his web of control will extend. Danielle Deadwyler’s Detective Elena Cole also deserves recognition for bringing gravitas to her role. As the investigating officer, she provides a necessary counterbalance to Ethan’s frantic maneuvering. Her determination and quick thinking add another layer of tension, especially as her investigation brings her closer to uncovering the truth. A Thriller Built on Realism and Tension: Director Jaume Collet-Serra excels at creating a suffocating sense of urgency. The film’s tightly wound pacing ensures that every scene feels consequential, with the stakes ratcheting higher as the clock ticks down. The airport setting is used to maximum effect, with its labyrinthine corridors, chaotic crowds, and security protocols adding layers of complexity to Ethan’s predicament. The action sequences are grounded rather than over-the-top, making them all the more impactful. From intense confrontations in tight spaces to the climactic showdown aboard a plane, each set piece feels meticulously crafted to keep viewers engaged. The decision to focus on psychological tension rather than bombastic spectacle pays off, creating a film that feels both thrilling and plausible. Themes of Morality and Sacrifice: At its core, the film explores the moral dilemmas faced by individuals under extreme pressure. Ethan’s journey forces him to confront difficult questions about loyalty, responsibility, and the lengths one is willing to go to protect loved ones. These themes are explored without being heavy-handed, allowing the audience to empathize with Ethan’s plight without losing sight of the larger stakes. The screenplay by T.J. Fixman deserves credit for its tight plotting and sharp dialogue. While some tropes of the genre are present—such as the ticking clock and the shadowy conspirators—the story avoids feeling derivative by imbuing its characters with depth and nuance. Visuals and Atmosphere: The cinematography by Lyle Vincent captures the bustling chaos of an airport during the holidays, contrasting the festive cheer with the underlying tension of the plot. The cold, metallic tones of the airport’s interiors mirror the sterile efficiency of its operations while amplifying the isolation Ethan feels as he navigates his ordeal. Composer Lorne Balfe heightens the suspense with a pulsating score that complements the film’s pacing. The music swells at just the right moments, accentuating the urgency of key scenes without overpowering them. Minor Flaws in the Narrative: While the film succeeds on many fronts, it’s not without its shortcomings. Certain plot developments, particularly in the third act, require a suspension of disbelief that might stretch the patience of more discerning viewers. Additionally, some secondary characters, such as Lionel and Sarkowski, feel underdeveloped, serving primarily as plot devices rather than fully fleshed-out individuals. The film’s finale delivers a payoff that feels earned, tying up loose ends while leaving room for reflection. It’s a rare example of a thriller that manages to stick the landing, providing a resolution that is both satisfying and thought-provoking. Overall: Carry-On stands out as a tense, character-driven drama that keeps audiences invested from start to finish. Its mix of psychological suspense, moral complexity, and well-executed action sequences makes it a compelling watch. While it doesn’t completely reinvent the genre, its strong performances and sharp direction elevate it above standard fare. If you’re looking for a gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller to kick off the holiday season, Carry-On delivers in spades. Read the full article

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✨ sobre mim ✨

Constanza Salvatori. Sim, de verdade, não tem nada a ver com o Damon ou o Stefan — dito isso, team Damon, mas pra mim, a Elena que se foda.

Nasci na virada do milênio, em 1999, o que me coloca em um limbo esquisito de nem-tão-millenial e nem-tão-gen-z. Moro na serra gaúcha e gosto muito daqui, apesar das intermináveis subidas e dos direitistas psicopatas.

Sou graduada em Letras com habilitação em Inglês pela UNISINOS, fui aprovada com distinção no meu TCC de apenas 130 páginas sobre mulheres sáficas e fanfic f/f. Fiz uma pós graduação em Língua Inglesa e Suas Literaturas na Estácio e agora curso a especialização em Escrita Criativa da PUCRS. Se tudo der certo, logo logo serei mestranda nessa mesma área.

Publiquei meu primeiro conto de maneira independente em uma antologia chamada Entre Eras, totalmente baseada em músicas da Taylor Swift. Foi uma péssima experiência. Não compre a antologia. Meu segundo conto foi publicado pela editora Comala em uma coleção de plaquetes chamada Baunilha, exclusivo para pessoas autoras LGBTQIAP+. Eu sou o B, não que isso importe. O conto se chama O Bebê de Rosiméri e você pode encontrá-lo aqui.

Decidi iniciar esse blog porque a pós em Escrita Criativa vem me incentivando a compartilhar o que eu escrevo, mas tenho preguiça do formato newsletter. Tenho familiaridade com o Tumblr, e esse espaço é para ser meu mesmo, né?

Eu sempre achei que fosse uma escritora de narrativas longas. Tenho algumas fanfics publicadas (boa sorte tentando encontrá-las) e as mais longas têm entre 80 e 100 mil palavras — isso é muito. Porém, venho me encantando com as narrativas curtas. Me descobri contista, talvez cronista. Outra descoberta que eu fiz foi a do gosto pelo terror, suspense e por temáticas sociais complexas e, por vezes, polêmicas. O Bebê de Rosiméri é um bom exemplo disso. Minha obsessão atual é com a raiva feminina. Mulheres violentas, mulheres vingativas, mulheres que matam. Claro que eu ainda gosto de romances fofinhos... mas eu também tenho sede de sangue, tal qual meus primos em Mystic Falls.

Aproveite a leitura, e qualquer coisa, chama no probleminha! Beijos de luz ✨

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