#In general the symbolism used in her trailer and for her character? I love it

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Just saw the Black Swan trailer and I adore it. It's giving me very similar vibes to Blade and Kafka's trailers, in which it is very atmospheric, not afraid to play around with visual effects and certain cues in order to establish a feeling, very strong color choices like if you notice those trailers it seems like they're basked in certain colored light sources which I adore, and the music ties in so well with the video, managing to stand out while also not obscuring or taking away from what any of the characters are saying. I really loved it, I am WAITING for Black Swan's theme to be released in full to listen to, C'mon hoyomix where's that album. All around I just love it

There is one thing I'll say... and it's not necessarily about the trailer more about Black Swan herself and her design, and it's that I think her design and concept for me at least (very important to emphasize that this is based on my own taste and thoughts) would be like 10 times more effectively esp in conveying her mysterious nature if her eyes were obstructed. I do plan to explain that more in a later post, but yeah I think she'd fit the mysterious bill a bit more if her eyes were covered somehow

[sskk-manifesto]

What a good episode. Maaaaaan

[genshin-hsr-rambles]

do you think the gems they’re named after can spoil stuff about the stone hearts?

I wouldn’t say spoil per se, but it certainly gives some insight into their character due to it being the whole basis of their concept. Allow me to elaborate.

Topaz is generally associated with wealth, a perfect concept to introduce the audience to the IPC through. It is believed to heal and promote strength/vitality, tying into Topaz’s lore regarding her planet’s deterioration with the IPC restoring its ‘health’ and the strength of the people in turn. Also tying into her planet’s lore is the fact that in its natural state, common topaz is traditionally colourless. It is the heat or radiation treatment that gives it its colour, reflecting how the IPC’s grooming of Topaz and her entire planet’s citizens into IPC employees largely shaped who she is today. In Feng Shui, topaz is viewed as a stone of nobility, love, passion and purpose. These aspects reflect in Topaz’s personality, with her love of animals and passionate drive for work and customer satisfaction.

Aventurine primarily symbolises good fortune, again tying in with the core concept of the IPC. Green aventurine in particular is said to be a stone of opportunity and good luck, linking with Aventurine’s infallible luck and subsequent (self-destructive) gambling tendencies. More blatantly, it is known as the ‘gambler’s stone’ since it is believed to bring fortune in games of chance. Interestingly enough, aventurine is associated with the planet Mercury, named after the Roman god of wealth, good fortune, commerce, fertility, and thievery. These aspects tie into Aventurine’s ethnicity as an Avgin, the poor reputation of his people and their mother goddess’ blessing. Cruelly ironic, some believe it to represent self-love, and it is cheaper than most gemstones.

Jade holds symbolism of purity, harmony and protection, referencing Jade’s false guise of sincerity to seal her deals. It is a very valuable and sought-after gem, translating into Jade’s status. East Asia covet jade for its cultural and spiritual affiliations, serving as a metaphor for virtue, wisdom, truth, and Heaven and Earth. This is most likely where Jade Lilith/Eve dual symbolism was derived from. Jade is actually an umbrella term for two silicate minerals, nephrite and jadeite. Again, this seems to be inspiration for her two-faced nature. As of the time of this post, we do not know much about her past and as such it cannot be determined how interlinked it is with her stone.

From the three playable Stonehearts (as of the time of this post), we can clearly see that their lore is deeply interwoven with the symbolism of their gems. They are, in a sense, the embodiment of their Stoneheart namesake. So can it spoil the next Stonehearts? Without context, probably not. But we can still speculate, right?

Obsidian is heavily associated with blocking, absorbing and/or transforming negative energy. It isn’t actually a mineral, rather volcanic glass, typically classified as igneous rock or a mineraloid. For a long time, obsidian was primarily used in the creation of weapons, not jewellery. Referred to as the stone of clarity, it is beloved to release spiritual blockages and draw out stress and tension. Obsidian is naturally quite sharp, and as such some consider it to be capable of piercing into darkness to reveal the truth itself. Like her namesake, Obsidian could be one to cut through false pleasantries in favour of the raw truth, no matter how violent or unpleasant. She certainly seemed quite eager for a bloodbath in the Stoneheart trailer, perhaps due to having an affinity for the true nature of people being revealed and to tie into the primary purpose of obsidian being weaponry. The transformation and absorption of negative energy aspect could potentially relate to the vampire symbolism she seems to has.

Agate generally symbolises strength, protection and courage. It is believed to protect people from negative energy and enhance communication. Ironic, considering Agate is the only Stoneheart who doesn’t communicate at all in the Stoneheart trailer. In Greek mythology, it is linked to the earth mother, Gaia, and symbolises strength and stability. Interestingly, agate is formed within lava and is primarily found in areas with high volcanic activity. Its colour is dependent on the presence of other surrounding minerals. This is interesting because it seems that Agate and Obsidian share some common ground in terms of creation. Perhaps the characters will share similar views or characteristics too, explaining why Obsidian was allowed to vote on Agate’s behalf. The mineral agate being dependent on other minerals seems to further strengthen the idea of Agate possessing some form connections with another Stoneheart (seemingly Obsidian from the little information we have, but could be anyone).

Pearl signifies innocence and faith. It is believed to enhance personal integrity, inhibits immodest behaviour and bring truth forward. Pearl is often used in bridal jewellery as it can symbolise beauty and new beginnings. The gem is of organic origin but is not organic material, perhaps inspiring her existence as an Intellitron, alive but not technically living. We do seem to have enough information on Pearl to link her to her gemstone, another aspect being she seems to hold justice as a primary value. This seems to lie in the pearl’s symbolism of truth and integrity. Perhaps Pearl still believes in an inherent good in the world too, tying into the gemstone representing purity and innocence.

Sapphire is considered to be a stone of wisdom, royalty, prophecy and divine favour. It is a symbol of power and strength, often connected to religious symbolism. From what we’ve seen of Sapphire, this seems to check out. They value oaths above all else and exude an air of righteousness. Much like Pearl, they seem to have a strong set of morals. It is worth noting that sapphire is the second hardest natural mineral, second only to diamonds. So Sapphire has the potential to be one of the strongest Stonehearts in terms of raw power.

Amber is rather obviously associated with natural warmth, but also cleansing and renewal. As far as I have researched, its symbolism seems to revolve around protection and positivity. Consisting of fossilised tree resin, amber is classified as an organic gemstone and isn’t technically a gemstone at all (potentially similar to yet opposite of Pearl?). It was historically believed to bring good luck to warriors in battle and could be used to assist in creating balanced decision-making. The latest aspect may possibly have influenced Amber’s seeming neutrality in the Stonehearts trailer. Bringing good luck to warriors in battle could translate to avoiding conflict altogether, so all parties involved will not lose any prospects. Judging by the gem’s symbolism, Amber seems to be a bit of an outlier amongst the Stonehearts and perhaps that’s why she has yet to show her face.

Sugilite is a stone that drains unwanted connections and evil thoughts. Thought to be a nurturing gemstone, it promotes positive emotions and installs a deep satisfaction of freedom. In great contrast, Feng Shui depicts sugilite as possessing high Yang energy. It is full of emotion, passion and action. This could potentially reflect Sugilite’s personality, driven by passionate desires behind a mask of apathy. Regarding the satisfaction aspect, perhaps Sugilite lives in chase of fulfilment, hence the feast imagery in the Stonehearts trailer.

Opal is considered to be a symbol of hope, purity and truth. Since opal possesses most colours of other gems, the Romans believed it was the most precious and powerful of all gemstones. Indigenous Australians believed it to symbolise a bridge between the earthly and the divine. This seems to align with what we know of Opal so far. I’d wager he’s a little full of himself, tying in with the Roman view of his namesake. Opal also appears to be something akin to the right hand of Diamond, essentially the bridge between the emanator and the other Stonehearts.

Diamond symbolises strength, love and health. They are often worn by leaders and people in power to represent invincibility. The diamond is also considered a symbol of light and brilliance; unconquerable; treasures, riches and intellectual knowledge. We know very little about Diamond, but this all does seem to align with the idea of the leader of the IPC’s Strategic Investment Department. A powerful, untouchable figure, seemingly benevolent and caring but really only in it for the money.

Of course, I’m no expert on gemstones and so this information should be taken with a grain of salt. But that is my take on what I believe we can learn about the non-playable Stonehearts (as of the time of this post, have faith guys) from their gems.

TL;DR: No, information about the Stonehearts can’t be spoiled by their namesake gems. It can be speculated though.

[anthurak]

Okay, so I want to talk more about the new Crescent Rose that we’re seeing in the RWBY x JL trailer.

Because it’s not just that this CR is a ‘basic’ scythe as opposed to the tricked out, transforming, ‘it’s also a gun’ version seen in the main series. When you look closely, despite the more flashy touches like the curved blade, this is clearly meant to not just be a ‘basic’ scythe, but an actual traditional harvesting scythe. It has the notable handle on one side, a wooden shaft and even a small pitchfork on the end of the grip.

This design is meant to evoke the look of a scythe as a farming tool as much as a weapon.

And given Ruby’s history, her association with Death symbolism and RWBY’s general use of fairy-tale motifs, I think this is REALLY interesting.

Like this is giving me ‘Bill Door taking up farming and battling New Death with his harvest scythe’ in Reaper Man vibes and I love that.

It’s impossible to say how much actual relevance this may or may not have in the special, but I think it’s a super cool detail for Ruby’s character.

[brujahinaskirt]

30 kcd2 trailer reveal little things / reactions:

Loving the increased Istvan / Henry parallelism

Loving the return of the red PTSD nightmares and so pleased WH isn't watering the game down, keeping up the trauma narrative realism, etc. I expected no less but still delighted by it. I love games that allow characters (esp male characters) to feel things, genuinely, and writing that treats the emotional invitation of its own storytelling with respect.

Good lord, the symbolism returns--as it must in a proper medieval game--but I shan't look too deep yet.

SKALITZ FLASHBACKS. HENRY'S PARENTS' WEDDING PREQUEL CONTENT? W H A T. I never thought we would get to go back; I am so thrilled to learn more about that time. I would have gladly gobbled up a Martin prequel. TELL ME HER FUCKING NAME, WARHORSE, YOU BASTARDS.

where is radzig

Mystery possible new love interest option? Or did Lady Stephanie visit the face sculptor?

And Theresa... where?

Mother of god, the forests and animals look incredible. I'm going insane. Let me pet things please.

How many times can Hans eat royal shit and live in one livestream? Let's find out. One, two, three...

The crime and punishment mechanics are definitely more complex at a glance. This is a good thing but I wonder how much was cutscene flavor and how much will really have an affect on the gameplay/reputation/etc.

I'm extremely afraid for Hans's survival. Not because of his constant trailer beefing (and he really took every opportunity to wipe out) but because of that shot with him doing the big dramatic eagle wing spread on horseback. You can't just do that and not expect to be punished by the narrative, bro.

MUTT IS BACK MUTT IS BACK MUTT IS BACK

is that pebbles? MUTT IS BACK please be pebbles

Henry's new hair is awful and I will be changing it two seconds in.

In general, Henry looks way more mature/stressed. Hard to say if there was a timeskip and Henry is now actually more mature or if the increased graphics allow him to look more like his voice actor, who is older than Henry. Either way I will be content. Will not catch me changing my son's precious face!!!

CROSSBOWS, HAND CANNONS

Istvan is pure fire, holy shit, cannot wait for this performance. Erik looks like a soggy newspaper. What happened king?

radzig? hello? anyone hear from this guy? typical for him to ghost

FIVE HOURS OF CUTSCENES???? YOU KNOW YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE. IT IS ME. I LOVE TO WATCH THINGS

Theresa's gonna be in it though, right? They wouldn't do us like that right?

Really excited to see them taking a page from RDR2 and incorporating a temperament-based reply system for non-dialogue initiating NPCs. I really look forward to all the added sandbox immersion enhancements from the first game, and I hope women are incorporated in a broader work spectrum for better historical accuracy.

WAS THAT GODWIN?

Is Hans going to teach Henry how to swim for real, as in a gameplay-altering swim mechanic, or is the topless on the riverbank scene just throwing a meaty bone to the hansry shippers (i am gnawing, i am growling when you try to take it away before i choke myself with it)

I love hearing devs and actors talk intelligently about the writing and character development arcs. Obviously they thought about it deeply in KCD1, but it's nice to see devs of an "action" game treating its narrative seriously, as artwork. Regardless of how the fandom idiots interact with it.

Hans singing a facetious little ballad for Henry (presuming it makes it into the game and isn't just trailer fodder) regenerated my cells. He DID promise in KCD1 (if you lose the tourney after agreeing to be his champion) that one day people would sing ballads in Henry's honor. Probably he did not intend for them to include the word "fuck" at the time.

This is going to be the grown up bromance we deserved in kcd1. Honestly it's so validating to see the second game recentering on that relationship and deliberately using it as the primary storytelling vehicle. KCD1 was pretty imbalanced in favor of Hans content, but it would have been better served by the game storyline fully leaning into the importance of that relationship, rather than trying to juggle it as a side-arc with several other arcs (and thereby creating an imbalance). KCD2 looks like it's built around the backbone of Henry and Hans's friendship and how it has profoundly changed them both/propelled their arcs in somewhat different directions.

On that point, Henry seems to have completely adopted Rattay colors now, but it's possible that's due to him operating as Hans's page (squire?) where we left them in KCD1. WHERE IS RADZIG

Calling Henry an orphan is a LITTLE generous given he was a whole ass adult man when his parents were killed, don't you think.

Calling Henry a lover is VERY VERY GENEROUS

I'm hyped.

[doubleddenden]

The new trailer was interesting. It did the thing I didn't really want it to do by spoiling story related stuff and not reveal the actual new Pokémon we're missing, but for what it's worth it seems like the story will be pretty content heavy. Let's look at some screens I took and speculate on some stuff: and a friendly reminder that nothing I say here has any bearing on leaks that are possibly out there, so if I guess anything in the future, it was just a guess:

This crystal tree is pretty suspicious. Like first of all, this appears even DEEPER into Area Zero than we've been before, assuming. Did something or someone plant it here? Is it the remains of an underground world? Could it possibly be related to a legendary? Not to mention the FULL crystallization of the tree, vs the partial crystallization of the trees up top. It's definitely not safe to be here for long.

Next, Z move pose! BBA is off the coast of Unova, but there's a lot of Alola rep here. I wonder if they're doing this because Bank will shut down soon and this will be where they want us to get Alola forms for the next 5 ish years before they discontinue Switch online services?

Next, this is Crispin and what appears to be proof the BBE4 won't be restricted to singular types. My friend pointed out that this could possibly be a sun team with Exeggcutor there. Wonder why they opted for Kanto when Alolan is there? (I mean besides Kanto being why).

Next, the reveal of, WHOA WHODA THUNK, Champion? Corrupted Kieran anyway. I made a post a few months back when they showed off this guy from the neck down and made the prediction he'd be champion- that's not entirely confirmed just yet, but it does seem to be pointing in that direction. It's not really that much of a W because GF can be very predictable with their writing.

Anyway he looks heavily corrupted- YEAH LETS GO VILLAIN ARC!!!! His hair is fully purple now- honestly I'd have preferred it with black like before, but it's probably symbolic of his corruption. My friend even pointed out his hair kinda looks like the Toxic Chains the Loyal Three have- theory time, whatever gave them the chain is also corrupting Kieran because look at him. No light left in those eyes. Just rage. Fun :D

Next we have this- I assume it's Penny or Mela tbh, because I saw from a ways back where it seems like Team Star's Giacomo has reintegrated into Naranja/Uva Academy. Maybe Penny has stopped dying her hair and grew it out or Mela is being super proper now or something. Could also be a completely unrelated character.

Lastly for major story stuff, this is cool poster material. Kieran's rage or possibly fear of Terapagos, Carmine's worry for her brother, Briar... I mean come on, she's a villain in waiting, look at her face. Idk if I'm too quick to claim Terapagos is evil though, because the anime has firmly planted him in Just A Little Guy territory and I don't think they'd want to ruin that image considering they've been in charge of hyping him up since Horizons first started.

But yeah, the culmination of everything we've been through in one image. Kinda exciting.

Oh, and just some small tin foil hat pics

It's odd that they paired these trios together to me. Pokémon loves sprinkling breadcrumbs to tease at future projects, and these could pass for potential Legends starter trios.

But not for Unova.

Tepig and Snivy are the odd ones out here because it'd be kinda dumb to re use Unova starters for a Legends Unova game- now for Johto? Squirtle, Treeko, and Tepig COULD work, but Squirtle is also pretty close to home.

If I'm being real, this is probably nothing and just meant to highlight the starters across different generations coming home, with Tepig and Snivy being stand outs because this will be their first time being available on the Switch. Ever.

Other notable things I didn't screenshot:

BQs: basically side quests.

Synchronization? I guess? We can actually control a Pokémon. Conspiracy brain wants to say this is alluding to something, but I'm unsure. It's at least kind of neat because this has been a topic of various NPCs in the series for years. Those were probably just alluding to Mystery Dungeon games, but when Game Freak does something like this in DLC, it could hint at a future mechanic or possibly a feature in a future game.

Legendaries returning: I'm gonna be real, I'm not really all that excited by the prospect of yet another Legendary Bargain Sale that they've been doing since ORAS at this point. ORAS, USUM, Crown Tundra, and now Indigo Disk. At this point the legendaries are more common and accessible than some common pokemon like Furfrou or the elemental monkeys.

What's interesting to note are a couple of things:

1. DLC pokemon from SwSh are here too, including Kubfu. That's interesting, I wonder how it will evolve considering we needed the two towers in IoA last time? An NPC from the dojo?

2. Boi if you thought I wasn't gonna talk about the Unovan dragons- they didn't HAVE to single them out like that! They didn't have to. They did, though. I'm pretty sure we all know their next projects.

You may be saying "but it's too fast!" And I agree. They need to stop rushing things and take their time, but we all know they won't. All we can do is hope they actually try this time.

Anyways that was the last trailer for Indigo Disk. Maybe it's my severe depression talking, but I'm actually excited for Indigo Disk. It looks very content heavy and a bit prettier to look at than before. I hope it runs okay- I mean it won't, but I still hope it. I also hope this isn't as quick as Teal Mask was.

1 week lefts, bois

[atomic-crusader]

Godzilla Minus One thoughts (SPOILERS)

TLDW: Godzilla Minus One is easily one of the all time best films in the franchise so far. While it isn't my personal favorite, it absolutely deserves the praise fans and critics seem to be giving it. Outside from some personal nitpicks, I'd say this entry is worthy of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the best.

10/10

THOUGHTS AND SPOILERS BELOW THE CUT!!! GO SEE IT!!!!!!

Boy does this movies come in swinging! Koichi setting up the main conflict of feeling like he is a coward (he's not, as the movie goes on to point out) and then the whiplash of GODZILLASAURUS

I know its just an unmutated Godzilla but HOLY FUCK the similarities are there and I love the design.

Personal nitpick #1: was hoping the movies would go more in depth with the origin of its Godzilla but the movies isn't really about what Godzilla is but rather what he does and represents to the story. As a result they don't really say what he is other than he is known to Odo Island's folklore. I like that, it gives him a mysterious vibe.

I gasped because I thought he ate a guy be then he yeeted him

Poor Koichi Can't Catch a Break the Movie

Noriko was great. It's clear she isn't used to being looked after and it shows.

Speaking of which, ALL the characters are wonderful. The Reiwa era looks like it is being defined by stronger human characters and stories and I am all here for that!

I'm actually surprised that the trailers (or at least the 2 I watched) didn't show to much Godzilla action. Or at least the final battle.

Godzilla REALLY has it out for folks in this movie. That lack of a clear origin helps actually. His attacks are sudden and brutal. He is REALLY visibly pissed off too.

SPEAKING OF BRUTAL HOLY FUCK!!! For as much damage Godzilla does to everyone, he gets FUCKED UP! Half his face blasted off! It's cool the see his regeneration ability realized in CG

Personal Nitpick #2: I do wish they had made Godzilla a more obviously tragic character. He is just as much a victim of war as he is a symbol of it. Again though, that isn't what this movie is about, and the ending does at least suggest a sequel isn't completely out of the question, so maybe we can still see why Godzilla decided that All Humans Are Bad.

His atomic breath is wild man. Creating mushroom clouds and massive creators is some nightmare fuel shit.

NORIKO NOOOOOOOOO :(

(dont worry she lives)

The plan to kill Godzilla was interesting. Explosive decompression is not really the first thing I would have thought up for a sea monster that brings up deep sea fish but the speed at which it happens is important.

KOICHI NOOOOOO (its okay he ejected)

Personal Nitpick #3:... I don't really like how they defeated Godzilla. I thought it was overkill. Like, yeah I get that Koichi needs to have is moment and all but blowing his head up I thought was a little much. and then he crumbles away? I guess he was frozen? Cool visual though. I imagine it was hell to convince Toho to have Godzilla die that way.

I heard Yamazaki was a big GMK fan, and the last scene really makes it obvious. I wonder if he isn't available for a sequel, Yamazaki would request Kaneko to direct...

Hey Noriko is alive!!!! Hey what's that on her neck? Why does it look like Godzilla's dorsal plate? Oh God Please Let Koichi Be Happy He Has Been Through Too Much.

The overall message of the movie is so goddamn moving, Live. That isn't a request, that's an order, a demand. Live, you should be happy to be alive. You may not think it, but people love you. People can forgive you. You don't deserve to die. Live and fight for the next generation so they don't make our mistakes. It is tough but you and people around you can make it better. You. Will. Live.

[bandcampfun2021]

So, with a Carrie TV-series in the works as Mike Flanagan reteams with Stephen King, I wanted to go back to the 2013 and what most may not know about this film by Kimberly Pierce.

Before the whole Justice League scandal, to say that Kimberly Pierce's 2013 film Carrie got butchered by executives would be an understatement: According to the original 2013 film script, this was a movie that wasn't supposed to try to replicate De Palma's previous version and instead be a direct adaptation of Stephen King's novel got cut and reshot to resemble the 1976 version with it only being modernized. Some of the changes in the original 2013 script include the popular girls getting more development (if you notice, aside from Chris and Sue, and Tina to an extent, the other popular girls don't get much character development), the town destruction that was included in the original teaser trailer, Sue's diary entries in videos, interviews in the White Commission and more.

This director's cut does exist, fully finished, with over 40 minutes of unseen footage, and it merely awaits to be released. There was a campaign years ago, but once the official petition went down and tenths of thousands of signatures were lost, the movement lost momentum. A new petition was made recently, but it hardly has any signatures - I'll still link it below, though. I'd hope that this trailer can maybe help generate some more excitement among horror fans regarding Carrie's director's cut again, especially after the release of Zack Snyder's Justice League. We deserve to see Kimberly Peirce's true vision for Carrie.

Current petition link: https://www.change.org...

With Mike Flanagan making a TV-show, I really do hope that he brings full justice to the novel in a way that's similar to the 2002 made-for-TV remake (bar the ending). The 2013 film had a lot of potential and I hope that Mike Flanagan takes full inspiration from the novel.

I also hope that they expand more on what the 2013 film tried to do with Sue Snell. When it comes to Gabrielle Wilde's interpretation of Sue Snell, I feel that she gets a bit too much unwanted hate.

You can actually see early on that Sue doesn't approve of what the other girls are doing. In the locker scene, Sue likewise realises pretty quickly that Carrie doesn't know what's happening to her (in the previous two films, it's implied she didn't know and in the book she did and participated anyways) and tries to make amends immediately by telling Miss Desjardin that Carrie doesn't realise.

Even though some would call the pregnancy subplot of the alternate ending a bit pointless, I feel that it's actually symbolic in a way and connects to the ending of the Carrie book in a way. The beginning starts with Margaret giving birth to Carrie....and the alternate ending has history repeating with Sue giving birth to her and Tommy's daughter.

Many people, myself included, believe that Tommy and Sue's daughter is the reincarnation of Carrie White.

At the very end of the book, a young mother named Amelia writes a letter to her sister about her young daughter, Annie, who is turning out to have the same telekinetic powers as Carrie. When she sees Annie playing "marbles", she remembers her own grandma using her power to protect the family. Her only worry is that Annie has inherited her great-grandmother's "heart spells" as well. And if you choose the interpretation that Annie is the reincarnation of Carrie, then after everything she's suffered, Carrie finally knows what it's like to have a family who loves her.

[mielwriting]

Natlan Archon Quest Act 1, 2 Reaction

Had to split it into multiple parts cause it's so long...

That empty expanse between Sumeru and Natlan that doesn’t have any people or wildlife is jarring. I only realized AFTER I got there that there was a teleport waypoint past all that that had automatically unlocked, but I couldn’t see it cause it was hidden by the archon quest symbol. 

Can’t believe the Traveler and Paimon didn’t wanna ask how the Echoes’ Chief suddenly recognized us. 

Love the cutscene of the Traveler switching between elements. 

Kachina reminds me of Bennett. I expect us to learn about his origins in 5.X

There are fantasy giraffes?!

Nice to see them calling him Dvalin, not Stormterror

*running away from the researcher guy cause I don’t want to be forced into a conversation and he literally starts chasing when you get too close*

Oooooooh so when Neuvi said “Natlan is plagued by wars” waaay too many of us assumed wars between the humans, not wars vs the abyss. 

So if someone who isn’t an Ancient Name Bearer makes it to the Night Warden Wars, does their name become an Ancient Name for future generations to potentially receive?

“Danger is the nature of war” Mualani says. But Kachina told us all ancient name bearers are required to compete - even kids like her. I can see how this mentality might have been manipulated by others to force Vennessa’s tribe into oppression. 

Also what the fuck? Not sure I’m buying the whole “not a single Natlan person wants to leave” after hearing they force people to fight like this. Mondstadt (& Liyue to a lesser extent) continues to be the only nation I’d feel safe in. What the hell. 

And yeah sure the archon can resurrect them. But like. That doesn’t fix the trauma. It’s still fucked up. 

THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS TO THE REVIVING

Citlali was introduced in the trailer by her strong insistence on not participating in the Pilgrimage. I can see why. I already like her. 

This whole situation sounds like the recipe for burn out (literally too. Death). 

Kinich cannot be older than 25. And he’s just casually stating he’s died before… 

You people need therapy

Also what’s up with Ajaw? He’s such a bully. What the hell man. 

I say that now but I assume his situation of “I am mighty and I will conquer the world!” (and everyone treating them like a kid) is like King from Owl House. 

Though of course, I only started sympathizing with King from Owl House because of character development. Something that Genshin Impact rarely gives its playable characters. 

Anyway, this whole “ancient names are forgotten if the bearers fail”. Is that a conscious effort to erase these people from records, or is it more like an Irminsul erasure?

“Feast until the bill gives the Archon a heart attack” finally, an archon with mora!

Kachina “I can’t keep using my age as an excuse”. If only Lisa or Alhaitham or Venti were here to teach her the importance of giving yourself grace and letting yourself rest. 

“I have to prove I’m not trying to avoid the wars” babygirl you are 9 years old

Kachina you have a 7 or 8 Pilgrimage losing streak?! Do these things happen once a year? How young were you when you first participated…

Kachina always prepared with her backpack… she’s like Dora but with gifted kid issues…

All these other playable characters with their “trauma” from “near-death” experiences”. Try actually dying a few times; then you can cry PTSD!

But of course, being raised in the US, I recognize this is partly the influence of a very individualistic culture. 

And about the whole revival thing. That’s Chekov’s Consequence-Free Traumatic Death Scene! Place your bets now; who’s gonna die in the archon quest, and then be revived?

So, what if someone with a (not pyro) vision wins the competition? Do they become pyro archon, overriding their previous elemental vision? 

Does this mean Mavuika has 3 names: her regular name, her Goetic name, and her Ancient Name? 

Is it possible for people without a vision to be gifted an Ancient Name? 

Oh my god you send a team of FIVE to fight the entire abyss?!

So you CAN have a vision that doesn’t match your tribe’s element. Atea, of the Peoples of the Springs, has a pyro vision.

[dg-outlaw]

Fan Theory on who the “Sith Master” is in Star Wars: The Acolyte

While this could all be blown to bits by episode 5 or 6, if my theory is correct I think it could make for a very compelling story that fits so well within the general themes and symbolism often found in Star Wars. 

Recently I’ve seen a lot of online commentary about Qimir being the Sith Master hiding in plain sight. There are references to his strong interest in helping Mae, being able to defend himself against Mae’s attack in episode 2, being too obvious as the unassuming friend character, knowing how to find Kelnacca, knowing a lot about the master, and not being present in the final scene in episode 4. All good clues, but I think they’re all red herrings. Do I think there’s more to him than what we’re seeing? Maybe and if so I think it’ll be him having force abilities and being the Master’s number two rather than the Sith Master himself. If anything he’ll be a Darth Maul or Count Dooku–a placeholder for the real prize, the twins (Mae and Osha). Also, there’s the issue of his motivation and Ki-Adi-Mundi’s prequel statement of the Sith not having been seen in over a millennia—something people have pointed out as a potential plot hole. 

So if it’s not Qimir, who is it and why?

I believe the “Sith Master” is… [spoilers ahead if I'm right]

A sad, broken, and vengeful Mother Aniseya.

Why?

The short answer: Because Star Wars… and because of themes and symbolism often in Star Wars which include duality/opposites, balance, family, anger, fear, and love.

Aniseya’s death was not shown or confirmed in episode 3, and while there’s another strong suspect, her partner Koril, I think she’s another red herring like Qimir. Just like it’s often not the angry or unlikeable suspect or the suspect with a criminal record in mystery stories, Koril is just too obvious. Plus, we know that Leslye Headland consulted with Dave Filoni, is a big SW fan, and is friends with Rian Johnson who likes mysteries as well (‘Knives Out’), and The Acolyte has played like a mystery so far. Also, what little we saw of Koril was that she was stern, untrusting, and quick tempered, especially after the Jedi showed up. Again, too on the nose. Aniseya on the other hand was the opposite; not wanting to discipline or be firm with the twins, but instead was soft, allowed them to eat treats, and act up during her coven TED Talk about the Thread… until she eventually got annoyed. 

But why Aniseya if she’s the “nice” parent? 

To paraphrase the Joker from Batman comics, “one bad day”, and that day was the temple destruction and chaos of episode 3.

Episode 5 promises to give us different accounts of what happened that night, but we’re also expected to question the truth of those different accounts. Without speculating too much about what could be in episode 5, I think the general situation is that an array of things happened. Mae started a fire, a stand-off between the coven and Jedi occurred where tensions were high because maybe Koril didn’t want them take Osha, and someone flinched—most likely Torbin as a result of whatever Aniseya did to him earlier when his eyes went black. Again, another clue that she’s not all peace, love, sunshine, and roses 24/7 and is willing to go dark to protect her own. I don’t think Torbin’s “flinch” will be a direct action from her (or another witch), but him being on edge because of what happened earlier, but I could be wrong. This would explain his constant meditation though in episode 2, not fighting Mae, and eventually drinking the poison to kill himself—he feels responsible for what happened and likely vowed to never go on offense again or even go out into the world. 

In the chaos of the fire and Torbin’s actions (?), a random “bar fight” type scenario between the coven and Jedi likely kicks off, Kelnacca possibly gets bewitched (given the Kelnacca is seen attacking Torbin in the show’s trailer or Torbin is taken over again), and that generator thing in the temple blows up. This would explain the destruction of what we saw at the end of episode 3 because that wasn’t all due to Mae’s fire. 

With her coven and temple destroyed, her daughters presumably dead (or at least one of them if she only finds Mae later), her partner dead, and all of it seemingly because the Jedi stuck their noses into her business, I can see this as the Thread that unravels Aniseya because she is now all alone, but maybe too angry or afraid to face Mae because maybe time has passed. She wanted peace and community, she wanted her daughters to be the next generation (even though she was willing to let Osha go), and she led with kindness. What did that get her? Pain and Loss. To her, maybe Koril was right. Maybe her softness was her downfall. I then think her learning that Osha is alive is what sets things in motion for her to train Mae and set up her revenge against the four and the Jedi Order, but she has to keep her identity secret for it to work.

“That’s great and all, but how does that make her a Sith?”

She’s not. I think the red lightsaber and the assumption that she’s a Sith is all to create fear and panic among the Jedi. (This also keeps Ki-Adi-Mundi from being a liar in the prequels.) She knows the Sith are the Jedi’s main boogeyman so why not use that to destroy who they are just as they came and “unraveled” what she had built. I also think the helmet is a nice inverse of how she feels. While sinister looking, the grin of the mask hides her anger and sorrow. 

“Fine, but what other clues or symbols point to Aniseya?”

Why the four Jedi targets? On the surface they are a test for Mae, but also on Aniseya’s hit list for obvious reasons (see above). Unless we get some random episode showing those four pissing off someone else or Aniseya having fled some unknown Sith Master, it has to be more than just Mae’s revenge. If Qimir, what's his motivation? Had the Jedi not shown up and disturbed her peaceful coven none of Aniseya’s pain would exist. Not only that, but Mae’s initial assassination of Indara sets things off in the series and brings Osha back into the fold when she’s accused of being the assassin. With Osha back in the mix, Aniseya can get her daughters back and possibly restart her coven and destroy the Jedi who think so highly of themselves. Again, she’s not in her right mind and I don’t think this show is trying to paint the Jedi in a negative light, but I do think there's commentary here on religion as the Force and the Jedi are the dominant “religion” in the SW universe. 

Many SW stories speak of the Force and its presence throughout the galaxy and in all living things, and how the Jedi don’t have exclusive rights on the Force–it’s just what we’ve predominantly seen in the films and what they call that energy (much like Christianity in America). But different stories; prequels, sequels, and in-between media have challenged the Jedi and whether or not they are always right, so to the haters who think Disney/Leslye Headland is just trying to water down/ruin Star Wars or the Jedi… you’re just not paying attention. The Nightsisters existed in Legends and George Luca incorporated them into the Clone Wars. It's not just Jedi v. Sith. Sorry, not sorry. 

Back to Aniseya.

In her peaceful mindset she was willing to let Osha go (which was a great and sad scene in episode 3), but with darkness, sadness, anger, and revenge having consumed her she wants Osha and Mae together as originally planned, no matter what. That said, I think it will be Osha and Mae who will have to come together to stop her/save her, which harkens back to the original trilogy and Luke’s choice in RotJ. Kill his father or save him? This is also neat in that instead of that conflict coming from one person it’ll be two people wrestling with that choice. 

Duality, Opposites, Love, and Family.

In the beginning of the series we see Mae as the cold-hearted and determined killer (and we see hints of her early aggression/Dark Side-ness in episode 3), but by episode 4 she has softened and just wants to be with her sister again. She's even shown slightly wary of her mission in episode 2. By the end of episode 4 she wants to turn herself in, stop all the killing, and is willing to face the consequences of her actions. Inversely, Osha is becoming slightly darker, having asked Yord to stop Mae if it came down to it as Sol wants to save Mae. She is by no means going to the Dark Side, but she’s struggling and if more Jedi die (especially Sol) she might feel that desire to kill her mother rather than save her. Osha’s inner conflict is also seen with the umbramoth and how she blames herself for its death. She says to Jecki that she disturbed it and now it’s dead. I think this harkens back to her choice in episode 3. She “disturbed” the balance of her world by coming forward, telling the truth, and wanting to be a Jedi, and then she lost everything. While the events of episode 3 were not her fault, she feels like that was the thread she pulled to set things in motion and likely still blames herself. 

In the end, I think Mae and Osha will have to work together, but there will be conflict before they get there. This is also foreshadowed in the coven temple scene when Aniseya is talking about the Thread and the power of one, the power of two, and the power of many. She easily fends off one opponent, but struggles against two. Mae and Osha are not paying attention in the background and Aniseya gets annoyed and force pushes them down, but I think in the end it will be the two of them versus Aniseya as a callback to this scene.

Other clues and symbols.

The title logo has two rings/moons/Os forming a light and dark, just as there are the twins and Star Wars has always been a story of Light versus Dark, Good versus Evil, Love and Hate, etc. Even in the Clone Wars there’s an episode about the Son and Daughter representing the Light and Dark sides of the force and I think that is played up heavily in this series. While I don’t think the main theme is that Aniseya and her coven are/were the bad guys and that witches = Bad and Jedi = Good, but rather the symbolism of opposites, duality, and balance, and how unity is better than division, which is part of Aniseya’s initial belief system.

Aniseya is also a woman, a mother, a witch, and the Ascension takes place at night under two moons that align. Her and her kind have been exiled and must hide in the shadows. They are the outsiders. The unwelcomed. In lots of mythology and creation stories the moon and night are seen as feminine or are often associated with a female deity/goddess. But what is the opposite of the night, the moon, and the mother/feminine?

The masculine/father, daylight, and the sun… or should I say Sol, which is another word for sun. 

No, I don’t think Sol is the father of the twins, but he is Osha’s pseudo-father and represents sunshine in his mannerisms and even his appearance. While appropriate for the canon depiction of the Jedi Order of this time, I think Leslye Headland took this visual aesthetic and ran with it. The Jedi robes of this era are yellow with cream, much like sunlight, whereas Aniseya and her coven are clothed in purples, dark blues, and earth tones representing night, darkness, earth/ground, and magic. The Jedi are the ruling order out in the sun, high above all, and Aniseya’s coven are exiles who must hide in the shadows, but they are both connected to and by the Force/Thread. Thus, neither is the villain, but each a side of a coin in the balance of things.

Again, this is more likely a commentary on religion as many religions and subdivisions/denominations believe in similar things, but they love to fight over the details and who’s supreme... even to the point of war.

This also makes sense as to why Sol is the last on the list (outside of his connection to Osha and plot reasons). He is the “father” who took Osha away (atleast in Aniseya’s broken mind, even though Osha wanted to be a Jedi before meeting Sol). While I don’t think this is an anti-male/man-hating commentary, I think it’s a further reinforcement of the duality/opposites theme (because SW is never subtle), but also another example of the same but different.

In episode 3 Indara is the one who comes off as firm, unfeeling, and “masculine” when the Jedi arrive, citing Republic law, but it’s Sol who is gentle, kind, and soft-spoken (more “feminine”); thus very much Aniseya’s “masculine”/opposite equal. When he meets Osha he kneels down in front of her rather than tower over her as one might expect of a male authority/power figure. He hands her his lightsaber (showing vulnerability), and since it’s a Jedi’s sacred weapon (if you’ll recall Obi-Wan getting onto Anakin for being so careless with his in Episode II), he presents it as a symbol of peace. Aniseya interacts with Osha in many of the same ways, but also uses her powers to possess Torbin. Same, but opposite.

Had things played out differently, Aniseya and Sol could bridge their two worlds given how similar they are, but threads pulled in the wrong direction set them on a path to become enemies. And while I don’t think this show is meant to show the Jedi as the bad guys or be some grand commentary on the persecution of witches and “othered” people, I think it’ll ultimately come back to the concepts of love, hope, fear, anger, family, and balance—themes Star Wars often explores and has in this series so far. 

We've also seen this with Luke regarding Anakin, Anakin with Padme, Obi-Wan with Anakin, Ahsoka with the Jedi Order and Anakin, Han and Ben, Fin and Rey, and Rey and Ben/Kylo, as well as many other examples in SW canon. Some of these characters succeeded and others failed, but I think in the end, if it is Aniseya, Osha and Mae will have to work together to save her or at least try. 

Lastly, looking at the titles of each episode, I think they further support my theory and the symbolism and themes in this series. 

The first two episodes have two word titles of opposites. Lost/Found and Revenge/Justice. Episode 3 we find out how the twins were split and thus episode 3 and 4 become one word titles to reflect that split, Destiny and Day. I think 5 and 6 will likely be Choice and Night or something like that. Episodes 7 and 8 will return to the two world titles as Mae and Osha come together again to stop/save Aniseya. What those titles will be, I don’t know, but I think the full list of titles will create a symmetrical/mirrored/balanced list because why not.

Also, I think Sol’s statement that Mae started the fire and destroyed everything is a simplistic explanation/quasi-lie similar to Obi-Wan’s Episode IV "lie" to Luke about Darth Vader having betrayed and killed Anakin. A truth, “from a certain point of view” rather than a convoluted, “So… some crazy shit went down and everything went south. It wasn’t fully our fault, but we’re not blameless either. Sorry everyone you’ve ever known or loved is dead.” Again, more ties to Star Wars rather than "woke" stuff ruining the SW-verse.

Who knows. Maybe I’m wrong about all this and I’m looking too deep into it, but I woke up the other day and all of this just made sense. 

But if all of this is true, this show is so very Star Wars and it sucks that toxic “fans” are hating on it because a white guy isn’t saving the day with a hot girl in a gold bikini.

[helmarok]

me & my friendgroup were hoping ganon would get more backstory and humanization in totk for the entire time since the sequel was announced :( the idea that he might get revived was so exciting. i didnt think it would happen but i hoped for a sequel where youd switch between link and zelda at different points- zelda being more lore and archaeology/exploration focused so youd learn more about ganon and the events causing the calamity and how to stop future ones as you also tried to understand why he was so enraged and what exactly happened to him and link engaging in direct dialogue and confrontation with ganon so the player can see his pain and character depth. the game wouldve been more about defeating the calamity possessing him vs ganon himself being bad and acknowledging that hyrule never really tried that route which lead to the constant devastation...sorry for rambling but tldr i feel you 🫡 ur ganons strongest soldier

literally this entire ask. i don't know why i had my hopes up cuz now i'm disappointed over something that was gonna happen anyways... i just wish that after throwing in the excuse of "oh well we use the same formula over and over because DEMISE'S CURSE causes hatred to reincarnate!" they actually built upon that, but they only focus on how the curse affects the chosen hero and zelda. like they never actually go into how the curse affects the man who is born asab (assigned satan at birth 😢)

heres what i think under the cut if youre interested, it's kind of a long story so whatever

my personal hesdcanon completely and totally disregarding anything totk says is that hylia chose ganondorf to be her hero. she chose him and the 'calamity' wasn't actually ganondorf himself based on the more lizard-like appearance of it in the tapestry: it was demise, hence the reason why it not only took a hero and princess but the divine beasts as well.

based on his outfit in the original trailer, i think he was invited to the castle. but while he went dressed his best, it was a trap. throughout his time as hero the kingdom questioned it because of their awful history. after defeating the calamity, ganon was invited for dinner and was betrayed. being poisoned by people he loves and cared about who he thought cared about him but their generational hatred just... led to this.

it broke his heart when they broke his trust because the male gerudo 'king of evil' could never be our chosen hero, the symbol of courage in the kingdom. he's the bad guy, and always will be even if it's a different man from the one in OOT and TP entirely. his broken heart turned into anger and rage while he was coughing and dying at the table as people he cared for watched it happen. his eyes turned red, his mane and tusks grew and his triforce shined. when he tried to grab the sword it burned his hand. hatred took over and changed him- keep in mind that demise's entire being relies on the existence of hatred. with so much hate in his heart the demon was able to grab ahold of it and use that as a second chance to win.

nobody could stop him but the princess, who did with hylia's help. his body and spirit was sealed under the castle before it got too bad. but over time, the betrayal ganon felt had 10k years to brew and demise used it to his advantage. ganon's hurt combined with demise's raw energy- malice- created what we see in botw as that ugly beast calamity ganon.

now here's my favorite part! everyone had to have wondered why the fuck hylia wasn't willing to help zelda this time around when zelda was unable to use the powers in her blood that her mom could use, and hylia never bothered to help her awaken them. well the reason for this is because hylia felt betrayed by her people. her people were so full of hatred that they tried to murder the hero SHE chose! not only that, but after ganon's murder, the sheikah strongly opposed, which led to what you can see in the tapestry- sheikah being pushed by guards, and then the game tells us their technology was destroyed and sealed away.

as punishment for the problems her children were causing, she decided to abandon them. they would get no help from her. no prayers would be answered, no assistance with light magic- they were on their own now. there wouldn't even be a chosen hero- link was actually chosen by fi when fi knew a hero had to come but hylia wasn't going to bother.

hylia only decided to step up after she felt sorry for zelda. when zelda prayed and begged her she ignored her until the hero died and she felt her child's pain. she finally decided to be a mom and make zelda's powers fucking explode. zelda walked into that castle and sealed the demon the best she could without the assistance of a hero. from then on after a hundred years, hyrule basically accepted the flying boar demon cloud over the castle as part of their life along with corrupted guardians and such.

basically i think ganon's story was about hatred and betrayal and that the reason calamity ganon is so insanely powerful, and the reason he takes on a more demonic form not made of flesh but physical hatred, is because of how much it hurt him. he is hurt and hatred took advantage of that.

demise's easy control of ganondorf is kind of a nod at how you'll see that hurt people can often get easily taken over by hatred. a wife who is cheated on might kill her husband. a trans man who has suffered his whole life might bully trans men who are happy. a victim of misogynistic culture might be manipulated by others into becoming a terf. it's sad how easily hate can take over hurt people.

for the hylians, it's how for generations their kingdom was destroyed by a ganon, so they can't think of him as anything other than a threat even if he is a good man.

so yeah, there's my ganondorf take. he's just some guy who is stuck in a cycle and i wish nintendo would stop acting like hyrule is a perfect kingdom and the royal family has no flaws because theyre the Goddess Children when time and time again there's been hints in the games at their treatment of others, especially the sheikah. basically what i want is for them to give their special little good guys and special little race of blue eyed bitches some more depth instead of just being like "theyre good and nothing more because they're the Good Guys so they can't do anything wrong and opposers like ganon are the Bad Guys". cuz it's 2023 and we deserve more advanced stories than "hero and princess defeat the big bad evil and save the day!"

[usagoodnews]

The Expendables 4: The Movie Is Coming With Brave Heroes

Summary

If you are fond of action films then get ready, we are going to tell you about a movie which is full of action. The name of the fourth sequel of the Expendables franchise is Expendables 4. You must have seen all its sequels till now. Let’s talk about this movie, and how the team of action heroes once again come together to save the world from bad guys.

Expendables 4 trailer

Expendables 4 cast

People who are dangerous to the world are part of this group. Every member in this group has his own distinct identity and danger. Let us talk about the brave and fearless people of this group who risk their lives to save people and these people are called when this work is not available to anyone else who has experience in this work.

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone, born in 1946, is an iconic actor, writer, and director. Rising from humble beginnings, he wrote and starred in “Rocky” (1976), launching his career to superstardom. Stallone’s portrayal of characters like Rocky Balboa and John Rambo made him a symbol of determination and resilience in Hollywood. Beyond acting, he directed and continued to inspire generations with his unwavering commitment to his craft.

Jason Statham

Jason Statham, whose name is Lee Christmas in this movie, is a knife expert and no one can escape his attack. Jason Statham, born in 1967, is a renowned English actor and former competitive diver. He’s best known for his roles in action-packed films like “Transporter” and “Crank” series, where his martial arts skills and charismatic presence shine. Statham’s tough-guy image and remarkable stunt work have made him a beloved figure in action cinema.

He has gushed about how much he loves The Expendables. “Working with Sylvester Stallone is beyond a pinch yourself moment,” he added of his co-star. I grew up watching his movies, and any man who enjoys action movies would never turn down the opportunity to be directed by him, to appear in one of his films, and to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Sly. It’s fantastic. I’ll perform as many as he requests.

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Megan Fox

Megan Fox, whose name is Gina in the film, is a CIA agent and also plays Lee Christmas’s girlfriend.

Megan Fox, born in 1986, is an American actress and model. She gained fame with her role in the “Transformers” franchise, known for her striking beauty and charisma. Beyond her blockbuster appearances, Fox has showcased her acting prowess in films like “Jennifer’s Body.” With a career spanning both mainstream and independent cinema, she’s celebrated for her sultry appeal and acting versatility.

Dolph Lundgren

Dolph Lundgren, whose name is Gunner Jensen in the film.

Dolph Lundgren, born in 1957, is a Swedish actor, director, and martial artist. He’s famous for his imposing presence and roles in action films like “Rocky IV” as Ivan Drago and “Universal Soldier” as Andrew Scott. Lundgren’s academic background in engineering adds an intellectual dimension to his tough-guy image. His enduring career, physical prowess, and on-screen intensity have made him an enduring figure in action cinema.

Tony Jaa

Tony Jaa whose name is Decha in the film.

Tony Jaa, born in 1976, is a Thai martial artist and actor renowned for his exceptional skills in Muay Thai and martial arts. He gained international recognition for his roles in films like “Ong-Bak” and “The Protector,” where he performed breathtaking stunts and intricate fight choreography. Jaa’s dedication to traditional martial arts and his ability to execute complex action sequences have made him a prominent figure in the world of action cinema, inspiring martial arts enthusiasts worldwide.

Expendables 4 release date

This movie has been premiered in China on 15th September and its release date is different in every country. It will be released in the USA on 22nd September.

(***) The release dates of the movie in some countries are as follows:

ChinaSeptember 15, 2023

Philippines September- 20, 2023

United Arab Emirates- September 21, 2023

Brazil -September 21, 2023

Germany- September 21, 2023

Hong Kong- September 21, 2023

Israel- September 21, 2023

Italy- September 21, 2023

Kuwait- September 21, 2023

Portugal- September 21, 2023

Russia- September 21, 2023

Canada- September 22, 2023

Turkey- September 22, 2023

United States- September 22, 2023

Spain- September 29, 2023

Australia- October 5, 2023

France- October 11, 2023

Japan- January 12, 2024

Questions & Answers Related to The Expendables 4 Movie

Q.1- Who is the villain of The Expendables 4 movie?

Ans:- The villain of this film is Iko Uwais who is a martial artist.

Q.2- where to watch the Expendables 4?

Ans:- You can watch it in theaters as per the release date of your country.

Q.3- when is Expendables 4 going to be released?

Ans:- This movie has been premiered in China on 15th September and its release date is different in every country. It will be released in the USA on 22nd September.

[theautisticgamer]

The Problem with Writing Female Characters According to a Woman

I’ve been thinking about this a lot since the second trailer for the Super Mario Bros movie dropped, but a lot of other things kept jogging this line of thought as well. The current era of writing female characters was meant to empower a female audience, and for a while I believe the goal was accomplished. (After all my puberty was during this era and I firmly believe a woman can do anything she sets her mind to.) However, the pendulum has swung into the other direction, and I believe that the woman, who we wish to empower, is now being burdened instead.

Our culture has been at war against both masculinity and femininity. First-world countries want to redefine gender roles for the purpose of gender equality because they get some benefits from it (though they aren’t important to the video). The benefits for the public are that men are getting more access to mental health while women are pursuing more ambitious career paths (such as but not limited to STEM). However, the culture is seeming to forget where both masculinity and femininity have their place. I can’t speak for men because I’m not one, but I can speak for femininity here: it has its place.

Action movies of today include women who are “badass,” tough women who never cry and cannot be shaken. And if you look closely, you’ll see that the very ‘stony resolve’ of masculinity, which we’ve been to get men to let go of…is now being forced upon the shoulders of the women. And it’s not that some women can’t be like this. But most of us aren’t.

Women are born with a desire to love and nurture. Maybe not all of us have strong bodies or genius minds, but we all have hearts of gold. We get emotionally attached to people, not just “our loved ones” kind of people but also to causes that affect a lot of people. A female teacher can be moved to action by her care for her students’ needs. A mother can fight for her childrens’ needs, give them the love and validation they can’t get from anywhere else, and inspire those children to chase their dreams. A female volunteer can emotionally connect with the individuals a charity helps. A female diplomat (or person of power) can take the needs of her citizens personally, not only that but the needs of other countries’ citizens personally.

A female diplomat such as Princess Peach, perhaps. It’s easy to chalk up the Mario games as a simple damsel-in-distress story. But for someone who gets kidnapped a lot, she sure has a beautiful and fine-running country, filled with happy citizens and a healthy economy. Richest country in the game? Probably not. But she’s highly respected and admired by other royals in the games, other people on the world stage wishing they could be like her. You know why? Because she has heart and puts heart into everything she does. The games even state that her heart is “pure” and a lot of her super-powers tend to be symbolized with a heart motif. She’s filled with love and she uses it to nurture the world. There’s nothing weak about that, it’s her own kind of strength, a feminine kind of strength.

Now take a look at Peach in the trailer for the upcoming movie. Abandoning her country recklessly to chaperone the hero Mario on his quest, at one point seen in a battle-suit wielding a halberd. Cool stuff, sure. Looks cool in a movie. But this Peach doesn’t teach the next generation the kind of strength the Princess Peach of the Mario games taught me. If we keep teaching women that they need to fight through everything, they’re not going to win all of their battles, because we’re condemning their greatest strengths and deeming them weak.

Let’s continue with another example of a strong woman, Amy Rose from the Sonic series. She has a hammer as a weapon, and man can she use it! But her heart is what places her in Sonic’s inner circle. She has protected those in harm’s way, fought for the friends she cares for, was a key leader in the Resistance during Eggman’s takeover, taught her friends how to be confident in their abilities…and the best part is that we’ve seen her grow into this kind of person. A lot of young girls, even a younger me, were a lot like Amy at the series’ beginning, a childish rascal chasing after a boy (or boys) we crushed on. She wanted to pour all of her loving heart into him, but it wasn’t reciprocated, and she felt stuck…until she started pouring that loving heart into others, and in this she finds her fulfillment.

Take a look at Sonic Frontiers. Sonic and Amy get into a tiff as she wants to help the Koco on the island. Sonic doesn’t see the importance in helping little creatures find their lost children or lost loved ones. He wants to stop doing this because he wants to rescue Tails, fight more robots, and defeat Eggman. It’s not that he can’t help the Koco, it’s not that he doesn’t help the Koco, it’s that he hasn’t seen the value in doing so. He simply isn’t wired for this kind of heroism… but Amy is. She insists on helping them because their needs, though not some sort of imminent crisis, were just as important in their own way and worth helping. She, in her own way, had a strength that Sonic did not.

I’d like to discuss one more example of a strong woman, a real-life example, and while I won’t say her real name here for the sake of her privacy, on a daily basis I call her Mom. Mom didn’t pity herself because she had a child born with autism. Mom took the local school district to court, twice, to make sure her child could get the accommodations she needed in school to succeed as well as the other children. Mom took up advocacy for Autism awareness and raised tons of money for autism research. Mom kicked a physically-abusive boyfriend out of her house. Mom overcame a drug addiction that took her joy and health. Mom may not be a flawless person, but if you ask me who I think a strong woman is, the first person I will point to is Mom. Our battles aren’t won by weapon-wielding princesses, they are won by women with a strong heart. They are won by women who aren’t afraid of being feminine. Femininity isn’t always damsel-in-distress stuff, and I’m tired of movies condoning it as such. I am not saying “female empowerment” doesn’t have its place. We live in an ugly world where, in the week I am writing this, the Taliban has banned womens’ careers and education. However, parts of the world where women have freedom, like here in the United States, need to evolve the female empowerment message beyond “badass woman.” We can still inspire women into STEM, military, and other male-dominated careers, but we need to make sure women aren’t burdened to hide their amazing hearts in the process so that the women we are portraying in the media can truly inspire us to be strong.

[ducknotinarow]

MM Raphael - All Symbol Headcanons please uwu

| Send me a symbol and I will write a headcanon about…  For multimuse blogs, please specify! *disclaimer I aint a spoiler free blog I have stated before like with Helluva Boss, this is your warning now there are spoilers in this post.*

I love this little gremlin boy so much. look at his smile pure gremlin uwu from the full trailer we got I knew I would be satisfied with this take on Raph. I can be kind of picky but that's just cause Raph was a character I always loved. I do like that Raph's anger issue was his only character trait least not like all he is about but that they did focus on the fact Raph dose just kind of like to fight in general. I like that he is sort of aware of it though and seems to try and handle it but clearly doesn't know so he turns it towards his more violent tendencies. And dose seem to try and not take it out on people around him. He has anger in him and he's trying which is why I love that he seems to turn towards sports at the end of the movie cause its not often a part of Raphael shows often give much attention to that he loves sports too. I look forward to more from this franchise with my boy ;3; I really just like that you can see for all of the boy they know who they wanna be but havent quite learned who they are.

𝓕 : My muse’s handwriting. (Is it good, bad, difficult to decipher, do they prefer writing by hand or with the help of some form of machine, e.t.c.) 

"I'm not the best with uh spellin, " One of the more stylized writing styles clearly. The boy haven't had proper education for years so I feel they learned a lot from what they saw and Raph liked the subway graffiti they would see when making their way back home and learned to make it his writing style. Raph tries to control his emotions carefully emphasis on tries here of course. Draws attention to himself as seen in a lot of fights he tends not to care much for the whole be stealthy thing when it comes to a fight. Even crowing to get said attention before jumping in. Raph has a more out going personality shown from his large lettering. The gaping in his writing shows Raph enjoys his freedom.

Tends to take being grounded from the surface not well at all and pitting the blame toward Leo. Being able to explore the surface is the only real freedom he had and he dose carry this thought into going to school. Of course the heavy pen pressure come from tension and anger he has. That he doesn't full know the best way to deal with yet. I think having Beep bop and Rock steady however will help a bit but having a friend who gets it will do him even more wonders since they are closer in age. Despite being outgoing the slant of his writing shows Raph is a bit reserved which we see when it comes to April he doesn't talk as much as the other do or did when around her compared to how he is around his brothers even around the other mutants he was a tad more reserved here and there. Or outside of fights. Im pretty positive they will likely be like Splinterson considering Splinter isn't Yoshi but I would be to surprised if they didn't find a way to make use of Hamato for this verse but i'm not changing my tag XD so still under Hamato even if he won't be using that name unless stated he will be Splinterson in MM.

✈ : My muse and  traveling. (If they do it frequently and why, if they never left their home town, e.t.c.)

"Hmm I've been in the sewers, the subway, roof tops shipping yards-" Currently Raphael has only ever been around New York, they have gone to some pretty well know locations like Central Park or Madison Square garden, or stadiums but have yet to ever be out of New York. Of course, he likes the idea of maybe seeing more now that he's able to go to the surface. But hard to say if everyone is still willing to change their tune about Mutants. Even if they have been shown as Hero's this doesn't fully mean everyone and everywhere is ready to accept them or willing.

✿ : My muse and nature. (If they are an ‘outdoorsy type’, like the sound of bird’s singing, if they have never set foot in a forest, e.t.c.) 

"Ehhh I dunno 'bout that. 'ike i'll go I guess if I gotta?"

Despite living in hiding this guy is a pretty much a city guy at heart he is so used to the loud sound of a buzzing and bustling city. But with his wild energy he might love going out to the woods.

☼ : My muse’s first memory. (Where it was, who was with them, how this memory makes them feel, e.t.c.) 

"uh dunno I kind remember stuff as a kid like havin' nightmares and going to pops." I feel Raphael dose vaguely remember the one time Splinter took him and his brothers up to the surface.They seemed young but were able to start their training not long after. Raph sometimes had nightmares about the man that chased after them and would be the one to wake everyone else up and go to Splinter to sleep with. Dad is safe after all ;3;

☙ : My muse’s favourite food. (Bonus: A memory, be it good or bad, associated with said food.)

"Dose bulk up count as a food?"

Course it's pizza, but the bulk up in the crate during their shopping time was funny to me. Of course Raph always remembers the first time Splinter got his hands on a pizza for them. It was some of the first human food they ever tried and the most beautiful thing Raph has ever seen at that time in his life.

♬ : My muse and music. (What type of music they like listening to and in what context, what music they would never listen to, e.t.c.)

"Drake! he's the g.o.a.t!" Raphael likes Rap and R&B the most when it comes to music he dose enjoy Rock and heavy metal as well of course. But his favorite artis is Drake and if he could meet a celebrity he would want it to be Drake. he watched Degrassi solely because he found out Drake acted on that show. He might have a slight crush on the dude but he hasn't really figured that out himself. He also likes DJ Khaled, and Lil Wayne but course hes got his usual go to. He dose like a bit of pop as well here and there. He also will never admit it but some of the stuff Donnie listens to is kind of okay as he would phase it.

↺ : My muse and the past. (Do they live in the past and struggle to let go of past grievances, or move on more easily, is there anything in their past they want to forget, e.t.c.) 

"Eh I sort of do maybe?"

Raphael in a way dose in that he's very aware of the situation he was once in, forever made to hide away from a word he just wants to be part of. Surrounded by the same four faces all his life. It sort of feeds into the little freedom he has and more he'll get. Raphael just wants to be able to meet more people experience things he never got to before all because he never really got to live before, not like how humans do at least. Going to school just being on the top of that list simply because it's such a normal mundane thing but something he thought he never have. That it never even occurred to him that humans themself sometimes aren't all given those same freedoms he thinks they are lucky to have.

☾ : My muse and sleep. (How much they sleep, how much they wish to sleep, if there is something that never fails to put them to sleep, e.t.c.) 

"Eh not 'ike i got much a bed time? oh guess I do now?" Raph's used to staying up late seeing as it was the only time him and his brothers were able to out and about that Splinter could agree on with at least. So Raphael is far more used to being active at night over during the day going to take a lot is adjusting to the change least during the school week. Raphael likes to be up late still often going to bed late in night school night or not. Getting to sleep can be a bit of struggle so he tries to tire himself out in all the ways they tell you not to like aimlessly using the internet thinking he'll pass out. Sometimes he dose but ends up leaving his phone playing videos because of it. So it's always low on battery.

✧ : My muse and art. (If they have an artistic side or not and why, favourite artist if they have one, e.t.c.) 

"I like the stuff I seen on the streets." I pick his writing style for a reason Raphs a fan of street art, he has watched humans in the cover of the night work on their own street art. Murals, tags and such that they come across the city always tends to catch his eye he thinks it looks cool. When he was learning to write he really wanted to sort of have a style like what he saw. Raph tends to doodle out his name and even brothers names with designs things he thinks fits each of them. Course later hell add another name with some hockey sticks and such. It's far more like graffiti he dose and sticker art. He came across some name tag stickers and will put his stuff on that to slap around the city when him and his brothers would run around for their errands in the past. Usually slapped on to the back of signs, street lights, even some bollards, or billboards. It's mostly either his name "raph" or styled stuff showing Sai.

❃ : My muse and social media. (If the muse is/would be on social media and why/why not, their general opinion on it, e.t.c.) 

"Eh I sort use it?"

Raphael lurked in the past mostly making use of video platforms. He has a bad habit of falling asleep when watching tiktok and sending the videos to his brothers accounts. Once they get into school he will use twitter and snapchat, so to be in contact with some of the friends he's made. but he mostly sticks to texting apps like discord or whatsapp. Raphael just isn't much for social media but it was kind of the only way he could be part of the human world, so he did use it to just watch stuff. Mostly used it to watch dumb videos he found funny or keep track of news of stuff he was interested in. Like following Music Artis he likes.

✉  : My muse and others. (If they social and outgoing or more introverted, and why. If they prefer communicating with others face to face or in written form, e.t.c.). 

"I finally got some human friends so 'hats cool." As I mentioned before Raphael is pretty out going in general, he's not shy or even close to being an intervert himself. But he can be a tad reserved as a person. When it came to meeting and being around April of course he doesn't shy away from talking and answering questions but he dose tend to hang back a tad. When they met superflys crew Raph sort of did the same once the idea of afight was dropped with this reveal. We do see him pretty ecstatic around Beep bop and Rocksteady however but he still seems the most comfortable around his brothers even when at the Dance he's a bit more playful with them. But we can see him being open around the kids hes befriending. He's a friendly person and likely willing to talk to anyone but it takes him a moment to warm up and be more okay with all his sides being shown.

Raph still wants very much to meet someone who just understands him in a way most don't. Raphael knows he has a lot of anger issue to work through and he tries to handle that best he can but it has made him pretty interested in things that come off more violent like things. Sport, horror movies, fighting in general. Raph isn't a bad person or even trying to be intimating well outside a fight of course, but his interest likely will sort of give him a rep in school as a tough kid, scary dog privilege basically. Look big and mean but when you know Raph? once again scary dog privilege hes loyal and pretty loving very outwardly at that.

Why meeting Casey is such a thing. Casey and Raph hold a bit of rivalry since Raph going into school he wants to just try out for every sport the school has to offer. Of course, this meant the hockey team as well. Raph liked the more contact sports like football over soccer so he tried for the team along with another kid. They were both good but the coah wasn't sure who to pick. Raph wasn't fully set on it but this stupid kid picking a fight with him made him a tad petty so they wound up getting into a fight. To which even after going home with a black eye he told Splinter in a very excited manner he had made a friend. Sure Raph has some like friends least kids he could get along with but I feel thats more outta of convince. Casey is the first person he kind of opens up around to with stuff he hasn't with his brothers even. That got long TDLR: Raph can be reversed and def has the aura of a scary dog like a pit bull so people can be a tad turned off from getting too close to him and his over ethuism for certain things. He got some humans hes friendly with who gotten past that but he can be a tad reserved deepening how comfortable he gets with someone else. And much like many dogs like Pits? Hes actually very friendly, and welcoming.

▶ : My muse and level of education. (If the muse has some form of education, what education they perhaps wish they had, e.t.c.). 

"I only now going to school so?"

Anything Raph dose know was taught by splinter or something he abosrd growing up. I don't see him being the best student when it comes to school either. He dose great in subjects like Gym and even art a bit. (I like to think he'll take some art classes) but as for the rest? he'll have some struggles mostly Math and Science courses.

◐ : My muse and animals. (If they like animals and treat them well, do not care for them at all, e.t.c.). 

" uh 'm a turtle?" I think Raph likes animals I feel i've said this with nearly all them so far? i really just think Raph is a cat person. But I feel MM also is pretty big on dogs as well. Which is why I keep saying hes got scary dog privilege haha. Dogs sort of match his energy but cats are nice and calming. I feel he treats them pretty nicely gently and with care knows ya gotta let an animal come to you sort. And when one dose? hes the happiest turtle in the world at that moment uwu

❒ : My muse and gifts. (If they are good/bad at finding gifts, good/bad at receiving gifts, good/bad at wrapping gifts, e.t.c.) 

"ehh I try?"

I think Raph has found things for his brother like if he spots something they might like or related to it? he'll snag it when on their runs.

☘ : My muse’s relation with their family. (If they speak with each other and how much, if they are close or estranged, e.t.c.). 

"I Love them I do jus'..ya know I wanna know others too? nothin' wrong with it?"

Raphael is very much a teen in that part of his life where he's trying to have his own life. Sometimes he can get carried away with it even no that it's something he can have, rather spending time with a friend over his brothers. It's nothing against them at all more him not quite learning that balance yet. But of course his brothers will always be his top priority when it comes down to it. His brothers mean a lot to him and they were his first friends as well. Nothing can ever get between him and them he will feel bad if any of them feel as if that is the case of course.

Raph very much tries to play cool around his brothers pretending he doesn't care but you can see how thats just an act. That he is playing to around his brothers. Sometimes he lets it slip like mentioning he would like to go to school never fully saying why though. Raph is very close to them all though openly joking around with them just being a full dork and getting up into to trouble like messing with Leo's sword and throwing ninja stars around. Despite him sometimes being annoyed with hoe Leo acts and can be you can also see how excited he gets when leo wants to join in on something for once. He gotta be close enough with leo to not be too upset hes playing with his sword. Even leo sort of joins in a bit when they are playing around on the roof. Raph seems to be able to get his brother into messing around.

Like Mikey dose when he tends to start most the jokes they get into even. Raph's clearly older brother side kicks in around them letting Mikey climb on top of him and such. And Raph being quick to jump in to try and help him and Donnie out when they need it that is. Doesn't baby either of them but is for sure there and ready to get in the mix of the danger.

With Donnie his twin uwu never letting this go when I can apply it. He dose pick on them a tad for being a weeb but it is outta of love, luckily anime is more main stream so I doubt Don will have to worry about being picked on for it but if he was? Raph would stand up for them in his own way "Hey he might be a a major dweed for likin' it and he is a major dweeb for likin' it but least he got better thing todo then pick on someone for it" type of sticking up.

He dose try and show some care into what his brothers like but it's cause he really just needs that himself in his life.

He loves Splinter and respects them he dosen't like be grounded but he'll stick to it and not break it even if he grumbles over it. Raph in part dose understand Splinter just looking out for him and his brothers. Sometimes that means he gets grounded or scolded but he dosen't always take it personally more that Splinter dosen't understand to which yeah some bits Splinter dosen't understand. But Raph still dosen't fault them to much for it. Hes still not ready to have a mom though and a tad grossed out on Splinters relationship but it makes him happy so? As for the rest of his family he is getting used to the suddenly abundance he has. He liked having more family around and is closest to Beepbop and Rocksteady, his sort like uncles he can be found with them the most when it comes to the extended part of his family. They sort of get the anger thing and often offer some advice when he's feeling just a tad ganged up on. I like to think they encourage him on his friendship with Casey since they are such an inseparable pair themselves.

[stuffedsand]

Anyways hihi. I answer my own question. For context I was introduced by my sibling and watched some videos out of order before watching the voice trailers and song trailers. Anyways let's go

First character i "latched onto" (got super interested in) was actually mahiru!! Hence why she's still one of my favourites lmao. I Love You was a. A ride. And it's what truly got me interested in milgram. She gets to share the spot with muu tho for after pain and inmf being the first songs I listened to courtesy my sister :)

Oh also I remember that when my sister showed me after pain and asked me if I thought she should be innocent I said no because "she reminds me of a classmate/neg" which. I was right. But also the funniest way to procure an opinion on a character. Iirc the real reason was that I caught Bad Vibes from some of the lyrics' phrasing but idk.

Oh and I remember watching ily and being. Concerned. She'd earned an inno since I got into the project to the end of her trial lmao.

I think I also was interested in MeMe? Though not enough for it to leave a suuper lasting impression. From what I remember the last songs I listened to were Magic and Harrow cuz I didn't have time to listen to the whole playlist constantly + was more interested in the t2 songs overall

My current favourite(s) are obvious to everyone on this blog probably. Shidou n Kazui. Im constantly realizing more reasons why I subconsciously was so interested in their characters but I'll go for individual traits that made them stick out to me

Strange to say but the reason I was interested in shidou was the death penalty thing. And the fact that he was inno t1. I thought that was hilarious from a "fictional media" standpoint that the whole fandom decided to just. Not give him what he wanted. Even if it seemed he deserved it.

I believed the organ harvesting theory for at least 2 months. I think. Which makes it funnier that he's my favorite and makes it obvious that apparently the way to make me interested is to be inherently kinda funny. Cuz listen "organ harvester" is kind of funny ok. And it was funnier that he was innocent.

After the change in theory belief he makes me unreasonably sad but also intrigued in what caused such an extreme reaction and belief. Maybe this makes me strange but hey there's a reason I shouldn't study psychology )it'd make me too powerful)

Kazui was actually cuz of the gay kazui theory pre Cat release cuz I thought that was a funny, strangely substantiated theory that I assumed Cat was gonna disprove so I spent much of pre-Cat-release spinning around the theory till it was disproven. It wasn't it actually got more substantiated imo which makes it verrrrry funny to me.

Also because he makes me unbelievably sad all the time. Like what the fuck if his murder is what I think it is that's. Tragic. Tragic and realistic and aidbsusvdaugh.augh. also if it is what I think it is I get to point at kazui and go he just like me fr. Horrible.

Also Cat has a banger mv like hooooly shit. One of the best mvs so far imo.

Fun things that both have in common is that.

1) I generally disagree with the most common theory surrounding their murder in trial 1 specifically (organ harvesting theory, cheating theory)

This, ironically, makes me more insane Abt them cuz I get alllll the time in the world to think about what I think of them myself instead of using fandom interp. Encourages critical thinking (JOKE). I also get to then see someone's wildly different interpretation and get a whole different perspective!!!!!! Win win it's like peer reviewing. I might not agree with who I read the posts of but honestly I don't care much it gives me stuff to talk, think and jokingly complain to my friends about

2) their mvs have soooo many things and small details to point out that either give you a further insight to their murder or an insight into their character. It's so fun I love going frame by frame to see small details and symbolism. Like. Down to single 1 second frames or the line colours (haruka gets my attention for this too but that's a different post) or how the expressions can be read and. Look I take literature for a subject I'm bound to be attracted to these types of symbolism and to having the ability to pick up the smallest thing and make something out of it. Hell even in half how there are some moments I can't yet fully interpret that's what keeps me invested!!!! Wanting to see what happens!!!! What the next mv will reveal!!

3) on the point of symbolism!!!!!! They have my favourite forms of symbolism actually, flowers and theatre imagery. I once spent 3 hours searching up flower meanings for an art piece for my sibling like I wasn't even invested in the series it was for but she gave me flower ideas nd I ran w it. I'm in drama club. Love for theatre imagery is a given.

4) their songs SLAPPED and no one can tell me otherwise. That's the point that's it.

5) funny point but they continue the trend of me relating to/getting really interested in, in my friends words, "the kinda fruity middle aged to old people" which was the funniest description of my favourite character tropes???

6) oh yeah they're really easy to make fun of. That's what I need in a character.

7) also kind of a. Strange. Point. But I have a fascination with characters who explore the themes of grief and guilt over what isn't technically their fault (ie. Character doomed by the narrative:"this must be the concequences of my actions") and both shidou and kazui fit perfectly into that. Shidou is mourning his family but thanks to that feels guilt over the grief he's caused others. Kazui is mourning his wife whom he believes he's, in some way, caused the death of. They make me insane.

8) continuation of a briefly touched on point but their vagueness is one of the more intriguing things to me. Most of the other characters, while definitely nuanced and vague in their own ways, feel less so compared to these two to me. Cuz like kazui's whole deal is wanting us to find his lie, so we don't truly know what's up yet. Shidous thing is so. Confusing to me in a good way. Partially cuz, like mahiru, he seems to have a bit of a warped view of reality that directly relates to his crime. Maybe it's the liar imagery, the knowledge that they're keeping something hidden, that makes me want to look more closely and interpret the smaller details. Or I'm just insane.

Yeah I'm probably just insane. I have recently made Observations that a certain mutual will be hearing me go insane abt next week. anyways I'm gonna finish my homework goodbye milgramblr.

Send me your blorbo essays and dw if it's strange or long or "cringe" because dude look at mine. I will not and cannot judge because I am insane and j accept going crazy over characters

Ooh actually. People in the milgram tag tell me who the first character you latched onto was. And then tell me how you got attached to your current favourite. +Generally why they're your favourite. No word limit give me your blorbo essays plsplspls

[chrismho]

will not be watching the Bleach anime and actually just filtered out a bunch of bleach tags, including ichiruki

am still too bummed out about too many things, including:

• the weird, sudden downplay of Rukia’s importance and mad reduction of screentime--she went from co-protagonist to someone who gets less than a second of screentime in the new trailer, is MIA during the final battle, and is separated from the nakama for virtually all of the final arc. So many of her personality quirks, the things that made her so unique and wonderful, (her shitty drawings, her love of cute rabbit-themed things, her interest in the human world, her snark) are gone or hella watered down

it’s an odd observation/opinion but I actually wasn’t all that crazy about her new haircut in the FB arc--it makes her silhouette/form a lot less distinctive and interesting from a character design perspective. I know the idea was she wanted to look less like her sister but knowing how awesome Kubo’s designs are I think she could have gotten a lot more interesting/flattering haircut (again, this is more from a character design perspective so this is more an offhand opinion whatever)

• the weird, sudden downplay of Ichigo and Rukia’s relationship. I adore ichiruki but at this point I’m not even mad they’re not canon--I’m more bummed at how such a fateful, important, powerful, dynamic, symbolic, and unbreakable bond is so absent in the final arc. There’s so much buildup in the FB arc (speed of the world poem, Ichigo dreaming about Rukia, the freaking fullbring powers being unlocked just thinking about her, the way the rain stops when she comes back and gives him his powers) and then...nada. idec they’re not canon, I just wished their bond was a lot more featured (platonic or not), that they got to fight in the final battle together, or at least share a few moments of bickering in the final arc. they’re separated for almost all of it which is wild. Even in the canon WDKALY novels, Ichigo isn’t even the first Rukia tells about her engagement? They don’t interact at all and that just seems so weird to me given all they’ve gone through/how much Kubo himself has hyped up their bond and duality. 

• How Renji is all of a sudden Ichigo’s new BFF...Renji as a whole is such a flimsy and inconsistent character (slashing and slamming Rukia against a pole in one arc, then going on to righteously lecture that “a man who lays hand on another woman is trash” smh) and to give him so much spotlight just felt so weird and off

• ishida and chad doing essentially the opposite of what they vowed in earlier arcs (ishida didn’t want to be like his dad, chad didn’t want to use his fists/strength for money/fame) also ishida being all alone and not even mentioned by his friends in the last chapter was weirdly kind of sad and ugh

early bleach was such a spunky, unique, special thing with ichigo and rukia’s bond giving it such a wonderful spark, it had such character and over time really just became another generic shonen which is a darn shame but what’re you gonna do