#Lisa Britton

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

By: Lisa Britton

Published: Jun 25, 2024

On May 28, 2024, Melinda French Gates made a groundbreaking announcement in a New York Times opinion guest essay, revealing her commitment to investing in gender equality and women's empowerment. French Gates has been advocating on these issues for some time. As part of her initiative, French Gates established grantmaking funds, offering 12 individuals whose work she admires their own $20 million grant-making fund to distribute as they see fit.

The majority of these funds will support women working on various issues related to female and LGBTQ issues, both domestically and internationally. What caught many by surprise, however, was French Gates' decision to allocate resources toward addressing the challenges faced by boys and men.

My friend and renowned advocate Richard Reeves of the American Institute for Boys and Men and the Brookings Institute, along with Gary Barker of Equimundo, a gender equality organization focusing on boys and men, are two of the individuals who have been entrusted to direct these funds.

For six years, I have advocated for greater attention and resources to be directed towards the struggles of boys and men. I am encouraged by French Gates' new investment in this area. While the support for girls and women remains substantial, this step toward addressing the unique needs of boys and men is significant progress.

Reeves is the perfect choice to lead this effort. His unwavering dedication to raising awareness about the challenges faced by boys and men has been both inspiring and transformative. He has succeeded in changing the narrative and approach to addressing these critical issues on a global scale.

As someone who has devoted her life to advocating for the well-being of boys, men, and fathers, I urge our problem-solvers to prioritize the urgent issue of the health of our boys and men. The suffering and mortality rates among them demand immediate attention and action. It is an issue that cannot be ignored any longer. Areas such as education need to be addressed, but the mental, physical, and metaphysical health of our boys and men should be the top priority. Here's how we can help.

Boys and Men Need Our Help

The average life expectancy for men has been steadily decreasing over the years, resulting in a widening gender gap. On average, women now live six years longer than men. Yet, this concerning trend is often met with jokes rather than a genuine effort to find solutions and support.

It’s widely acknowledged that America is facing a significant mental health crisis, and finding effective solutions remains a challenge. Men, in particular, require our urgent attention and support. Numerous factors have contributed to this crisis. The most alarming evidence of our failure to address men's mental health is the disproportionately high number of men succumbing to deaths of despair. 70% of accidental drug overdoses and alcohol-related deaths are men. Boys and men are four times more likely to die by suicide compared to girls and women.

Boys and men today face challenges in their metaphysical health due to distractions, external influences, addictive behaviors, and a lack of a greater calling. These factors hinder their growth and prevent them from finding purpose and fulfillment in life. Prioritizing your metaphysical well-being is crucial for a more balanced and meaningful life, however in today’s fast-paced world, it’s often overlooked or underestimated. So many are lost.

Men and the Mental Health System

We must act, but the question remains: where do we begin?

First and foremost, we must humble ourselves and acknowledge the shortcomings in our approach to men's health. We have not been effectively addressing this issue, and while governments allocate initiatives, resources, and funding to address the health needs of women and girls, the struggles faced by men and boys are often overlooked. It’s time that we bring attention to this undeniable reality: Our boys and men are in need of our support, and we are letting them down.

In recent decades, there has been a societal focus on addressing men's mental health. We should question whether the approach taken has been truly beneficial though. Instead of empowering men, the prevailing narrative has often placed blame on them, suggesting that they are inherently problematic because of their biology. This perspective implies that men need to conform to a mental health system that primarily caters to the needs of girls and women. Perhaps it’s time to reflect on whether shaming men who need help into changing is the way to go or whether it’s the mental health system itself that needs to adapt in order to effectively support men. We need innovation within our mental health system along the lines of alternative male-led and male-focused support for boys and men. Rather than just telling men to change for our mental health system, how about we change up our mental health system to better address their needs?

Men and women are inherently different. When addressing the critical matter of mental health, we must recognize this biological reality. Lives are at stake. Broadly speaking, men have distinct approaches to processing emotions and confronting challenges, which differ from those of women. Instead of admonishing men for their methods and demanding change, it’s essential to acknowledge the existence of these inherent sex differences, which are not solely products of societal constructs. We must develop tailored approaches to address mental health concerns that specifically cater to the needs of boys and men with understanding and compassion, not blame and shame.

For example, a family member of mine needed mental support and guidance but was hesitant to seek help through traditional means. He felt discouraged and unsure about the typical therapist-patient dynamic, but he realized that delaying his journey to recovery could have detrimental effects on his family. Motivated by this realization, he took the initiative to find a male therapist who offered a unique approach to treatment. Instead of the conventional office setting, this therapist took his male patients on therapeutic hikes. This alternative method of care has had a profound positive impact on both my family member and his loved ones. We could greatly benefit from more innovative approaches to mental health support like this.

Male representation in the field of psychology has significantly decreased from 70% to 20% in the past 50 years. To successfully address men's mental health, it’s crucial to have more male psychologists available for support. Achieving equitable representation in fields like psychology is paramount. Funding should be allocated to programs in schools that promote and prepare young boys for careers in psychology, mirroring the initiatives seen in STEM programs for girls and young women.

Male Suicide Rate

If the suicide rates for males and females were reversed, society would undoubtedly be in an uproar. Closing the gender gap in suicide rates would become our top priority. However, because the current rates are as they are, we tend to ignore this alarming disparity. But the statistics should shake every mother and father to their core. We need to do more for our boys.

More funding is needed to establish comprehensive support programs specifically tailored to assist men navigating the difficult experience of divorce and family court, where men face a significantly higher risk of suicide. The family court system has been criticized for its biases against men, and this issue is being actively addressed by various advocacy groups, including some feminist organizations. It’s important to ensure that men and fathers are treated fairly and equally in court. This alone would save lives.

To reduce the rate of male suicide, it’s important for us to be honest, humble, and acknowledge that collectively, we have not been adequately supporting our boys and men. It’s time to embrace and love them, and we must demonstrate compassion and provide them with the resources and care they need. 

“Toxic Masculinity”

In today's social climate, boys and men are bombarded with conflicting messages. On one hand, we encourage them to express their emotions and "open up!” On the other hand, we tell them to “shut up!” and "act like a man." This contradictory messaging has contributed to the significant mental health crisis among boys and men today. The prevailing anti-male sentiment in society has played a detrimental role in exacerbating the issues. We must recognize and address the systemic and normalized discrimination against men in society, which is unjust and has a detrimental impact on them. We need to approach this issue with humility and actively work towards creating positive change with an inclusive environment that nurtures and supports everyone, including our boys and men.

The concept of "toxic masculinity" has largely had negative consequences rather than positive. While some may argue that it simply refers to harmful behavior, the term has been misused and manipulated to serve various agendas, creating the perception that masculinity itself is inherently toxic. This has unfairly stigmatized men and created the false narrative that they’re inherently toxic and are in need of change. Ironically, a term that was supposedly intended to support men's mental health has actually contributed to their declining mental well-being.

Fortunately, there is a growing awareness and a shift in mindset. It’s encouraging to see that almost everyone is now aligned in recognizing the need to discard the term "toxic masculinity." However, the harm caused by this concept has already taken its toll. There is a lot of damage control to be done.

A recent groundbreaking study published in the prestigious International Journal of Health Sciences revealed some fascinating findings. According to the study, viewing masculinity positively has a profoundly positive impact on the mental well-being of young men. The researchers found that messages like mine, "We love our men!" have the power to uplift and empower young men, promoting their mental health and overall well-being.

On the other hand, the study also shed light on the detrimental effects of messaging using the term “toxic masculinity.” The researchers discovered messages that perpetuate the notion of "Toxic masculinity! Men are inherently bad!" can have a significantly negative impact on the mental health of young men. Needless to say, I don’t think we needed a study to confirm this.

The Drug Epidemic

The United States is facing a devastating drug epidemic, with an average of 295 drug-related deaths per day. These losses are primarily attributed to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Tragically, the year 2022 witnessed a staggering increase in drug overdose deaths, with 107,941 Americans losing their lives. This represented the highest annual total ever recorded.

But there is an alarming truth that often goes unnoticed. Opioids are disproportionately claiming the lives of our men. In fact, American men are more than twice as likely as women to succumb to overdose, and it’s men between the ages of 24 and 34 who face the highest risk of dying from drug-related causes.

Reports indicate that the recent surge in overdose deaths has disproportionately affected black men. In fact, black men have now surpassed American Indian or Alaska Native men and white men as the demographic group most at risk of dying from overdoses.

Funding is needed for the development of more programs dedicated to aiding men who are battling addiction. These programs would not only provide support to those in need, but also work to raise awareness about the heightened vulnerability of men to these tragic outcomes. The programs can help family members and friends become educated on the signs to watch for and know where they can seek assistance when needed.

Physical Health

But the decline in life expectancy and deteriorating health among men cannot be solely attributed to deaths of despair. Studies indicate that men generally have poorer health compared to women, and many suggest this is primarily due to their tendency to neglect self-care. 

If we collectively care more for men and their health, perhaps they will care more for their health in turn. We need our men to care about themselves as much as we care about them! They are our partners, fathers, sons, nephews, and our friends. 

Surprisingly, there are no federal offices of health dedicated to men in the United States, while there are seven federal offices of women’s health and numerous initiatives and ample funding for women's health. Does that seem like balance, fairness, and equality?

We must prioritize men's health as well as women’s health and establish initiatives to address their unique healthcare needs. It's disheartening to witness the lack of global support for men's health, and it should prompt us to reflect on who this world truly serves most.

Metaphysical Health

Boys and men today are not only facing significant challenges in terms of their physical health and mental health, but also their metaphysical health.

In today's fast-paced world, men often find themselves easily swayed and distracted by various external factors. The allure of social media, technology, porn, and other forms of entertainment can divert their attention away from personal development. The overwhelming influx of information and opinions from the media, influencers, peers, and society at large can make it increasingly difficult for them to stay true to their own beliefs and values. This susceptibility to external influences can impede their growth and hinder their ability to seek inner wisdom and knowledge.

Another significant concern is the excessive reliance on instant gratification and the growing influence of video game culture and AI. The desire for immediate satisfaction can hinder individuals, particularly men, from dedicating their time and energy to engaging with nature, exploring spiritual practices, engaging with the opposite sex, and delving into literature for deeper understanding. Rather than seeking fulfillment through meaningful experiences and genuine connections, they may resort to temporary solutions and virtual realms.

Boys and men greatly benefit from exploring and immersing themselves in nature for their well-being and personal development. Venturing out into nature seems to be a thing of the past in our modern world. Nature provides a unique and rejuvenating environment that allows individuals to disconnect from the pressures of daily life and reconnect with their inner selves. Spending time in nature offers numerous physical and mental health benefits, like reducing stress, improving mood, and increasing overall happiness. It also encourages a sense of adventure, curiosity, and exploration, which are essential for personal growth and development. Nature provides a space for boys and men to challenge themselves, develop resilience, ponder universal connection, and gain a deeper understanding of their own capabilities. Whether it's hiking through forests, camping, or taking a walk in a park, the beauty and tranquility of nature have a profound impact on the well-being and development of boys and men, as well as girls and women.

There seems to be a lack of a calling for something greater than themselves among many young men today. The pursuit of material success and individualism often takes precedence over seeking a higher purpose or contributing to the well-being of others. This absence of a greater calling can leave men feeling unfulfilled and disconnected. Even the concept of inner work has been distorted by our materialistic society, where the emphasis is now often placed on acquiring possessions and fulfilling personal desires. This obsession with status and abundance has infiltrated the realm of meditation and personal growth, overshadowing the true purpose of inner work.

It is of the utmost importance to address these issues and to empower men to prioritize their metaphysical well-being. By doing so, they can lead more harmonious and meaningful lives, which will have a positive impact on society as a whole.

Male Spaces As a Solution

One of the most effective ways to address all three areas of men’s health is by embracing the concept of male spaces. Unfortunately, over the past few decades, male spaces have been dismantled for various reasons, such as promoting inclusivity and addressing negative behavior. However, this approach has proven to be misguided. As a result, men today are experiencing increased loneliness and isolation, with many reporting that they lack meaningful friendships.

To rectify this, we should actively encourage the creation of male spaces and foster friend groups in every possible way, both as individuals and as a society. It is crucial to support the men in your life and encourage them to spend quality time with other men. I believe society should endorse, promote, and even provide funding for male spaces and programs. This would be a great place to start with the funding provided by Melinda French Gates.

The interconnectedness of mental health, physical health, and metaphysical health cannot be overlooked. When one aspect is disturbed, it has a ripple effect on the others. It’s important to address all three dimensions simultaneously, as neglecting men's declining health will not lead to self-correction.

For far too long, we have overlooked the challenges they face, and we are now witnessing the consequences of this neglect. It’s our responsibility to prioritize the health and happiness of men, ensuring that they are valued, loved, nurtured, and empowered to live fulfilling lives. We must promote a culture of support and inclusivity, where every individual, regardless of gender, receives the love and assistance they need to thrive and enjoy a long, happy, and healthy life.

Closing Thoughts

I am thrilled to hear that someone as influential and powerful as Melinda French Gates has recognized the importance of supporting boys and men in addition to girls and women. I have long stated that our well-being is interconnected and that neglecting one group will ultimately harm us all. This is a significant step forward, and I hope to see more leaders follow suit. By investing more love and resources in our boys, we have the potential to address a wide range of societal issues, from crime and addiction to violence and homelessness.

[theladyragnell]

I am once again asking for romance novel recs!

Specifically, I am really burned out on the current trends in contemporary romcoms, and I'm looking for some good historicals or fantasy/sci fi romances. Bonus points for available in mass market paperback, but I know that's a hard ask these days!

My favorite romances so far this year have been:

You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi

The Earl and the Executive by Kai Butler

At His Countess's Pleasure by Olivia Waite

I am specifically burned out on enemies to lovers where they just dislike each other instead of having external circumstances keeping them apart, second chance romance where half the book is spent on flashbacks to the first romance, and heroines who are the center of a Clumsiness And Disaster Vortex.

I love romps (and if you like romps try The Earl and the Executive above), don't mind an action romance (I quite liked Something Wilder by Christina Lauren), and am fond of a good old-fashioned soppy drama (Christina Britton has hit the spot for me there a few times lately). I'm just specifically not looking for the books that tend to come with really samey illustrated covers, I suspect if you've read this far you know the ones I mean.

(I am generally familiar with the catalogs of the following authors: Mary Balogh, Courtney Milan, Olivia Waite, Olivia Atwater, T. Kingfisher, KJ Charles, Cat Sebastian, Eva Ibbotson, and lots of the traditionally published authors with big backlists (Lisa Kleypas, Beverly Jenkins, Julia Quinn, and so on). Generally I do read a lot of romance, but I'm hoping my dash will have some deeper cuts!)

[kwebtv]

Roses Are for the Rich  -  CBS  -  May 17 - 19, 1987

Drama (2 episodes)

Running Time:  220 total minutes

Stars:

Lisa Hartman as Autumn McAvin Norton Corbett Osborne

Bruce Dern as Douglas Osborne

Joe Penny as Lloyd Murphy

Richard Masur as Everett Corbett

Howard Duff as Denton

Morgan Stevens as Brian Osborne

Sharon Wyatt as Harriet Osborne

Jim Youngs as Lonnie Norton

Betty Buckley as Ella

Rita Zohar as Daisy

Anne Haney as Aunt Molly

Britton Elliott as young Autumn

Peggy Pope as Bea Osborne

Madison Mason as Prentiss Osborne

Richard McKenzie as ??

Robert Picardo as Durant

Kate Mulgrew as Kendall Murphy

[leanstooneside]

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence

- Shania Twain's breast (Regent's Park)

- Brooklyn Decker's tooth (Richmond)

- NeNe Leakes's upper arm (Southgate)

- Kim Zolciak's head (Dagenham Heathway)

- Kelly Ripa's foot (Tottenham Hale)

- DSquared2's arm (Buckhurst Hill)

- Bristol Palin's forehead (Northfields)

- Jason Aldean's wrist (High Street Kensington)

- Lamar Odom's lip (Bromley-by-Bow)

- Shoshanna Lonstein's foot (Aldgate East)

- Kris Humphries's thigh (Heathrow Terminal 5)

- Katie Couric's wrist (Stamford Brook)

- Christina Milian's ankle (Queensbury)

- Minnie Driver's forearm (Brent Cross)

- Stacy Keibler's foot (Barons Court)

- Connie Britton's ankle (High Street Kensington)

- Travis Barker's arm (Holland Park)

- Hunter Parrish's arm (Buckhurst Hill)

- Jason Ritter's leg (Tottenham Court Road)

- Kelly Cutrone's knee (Caledonian Road)

- Judy Sheindlin's chin (West Acton)

- Giuliana Rancic's forehead (Clapham South)

- Patrick Schwarzenegger's lower leg (Holland Park)

- Amitabh Bachchan's upper arm (Wood Green)

- Shannen Doherty's mouth (Warren Street)

- Gavin Degraw's eyebrow (Hounslow Central)

- Lisa Bonet's thigh (Neasden)

- Matthew Broderick's eyelash (South Wimbledon)

- Tamron Hall's wrist (Vauxhall)

- Nicole Scherzinger's nose (Canning Town)

- Scott Porter's hair (Walthamstow Central)

- Matthew Perry's eye (Russell Square)

- Nick Carter's calf (Boston Manor)

- Kate Winslet's back (East Putney)

- Kobe Bryant's eye (Leicester Square)

- Jersey Shore's leg (Chalfont & Latimer)

- Rob Lowe's belly (Ickenham)

- Bobbi Kristina Brown's thigh (South Kenton)

- Ty Burrell's bottom (Tower Hill)

- Mel B's ear (West Finchley)

- Christina Hendricks's hip (Harrow & Wealdstone)

- Kelly Osbourne's finger (Bow Road)

- Kaley Cuoco's back (Hainault)

- Ashlee Simpson's hand (Victoria)

- Alicia Keys's mouth (Queensway)

- Nikki Reed's leg (Redbridge)

- Farrah Abraham's shoulder (Hainault)

- Maci Bookout's nostril (Tottenham Court Road)

- Haylie Duff's finger (Fulham Broadway)

- Chris Evans's fist (King's Cross St. Pancras)

[ulkaralakbarova]

When her mother falls for a wealthy man, Lina Cruz must move in with her new stepfather and transfer from an urban East Los Angeles public high school to an exclusive prep school in Malibu, where she struggles to fit in with her affluent new peers. After snooty cheerleading captain Avery blocks Lina from varsity, Lina recruits her best friends from her old school to help her whip the pathetic junior varsity cheerleading squad — the Sea Lions — into fighting shape. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Lina: Christina Milian Evan: Cody Longo Avery: Rachele Brooke Smith Sky: Holland Roden Isabel: Laura Cerón Henry: David Starzyk Christina: Nikki SooHoo Treyvonetta: Gabrielle Dennis Kayla: Meagan Holder Gloria: Vanessa Born East LA Girl #2: Janelle Martinez East LA Girl #1: Jessica Martinez Victor: Brandon Gonzales Cholo: Christopher Martinez Whitney: Brittany Sarkisian Hot Guy: Carlos Diaz Shoe-vite Girl: Julia Lehman Rich Girl: Megan Hubbell Eavesdropper #1 / Sea Lion: Alexander McCarthy Eavesdropper #2 / Sea Lion: Kyle McCarthy Announcer: Lisa Arturo Self: Джулиана Ранчич All Star Jaguars Dancer: Eric Butts All Star Jaguars Dancer: Greg Farkas All Star Jaguars Dancer / Dancer: Janelle Ginestra All Star Jaguars Dancer / Dancer: Lauren Gottlieb All Star Jaguars Dancer: Danielle E. Hawkins All Star Jaguars Dancer: Theresa June-Tao All Star Jaguars Dancer: Devin Jamieson All Star Jaguars Dancer: Jordan Johnson All Star Jaguars Dancer: Michael Lim All Star Jaguars Dancer: Bryan Marsh All Star Jaguars Dancer: Andrea McQueen All Star Jaguars Dancer: Brittany Anne Pirtle All Star Jaguars Dancer / Dancer: Liz Porter All Star Jaguars Dancer: Kristy Rios All Star Jaguars Dancer: Brian Schulze All Star Jaguars Dancer: Bailey Stump All Star Jaguars Dancer / Dancer: Devin Walker All Star Jaguars Dancer: Brad Weber All Star Jaguars Dancer: Tori Wirgler All Star Jaguars Dancer: John Witters All Star Jaguars Dancer: Elle Young All Star Jaguars Dancer: Chris Zuehlke East L.A. Squad Dancer: Daniel Altman East L.A. Squad Dancer: David Carmon East L.A. Squad Dancer: John Cronin East L.A. Squad Dancer: Neda Emamjomeh East L.A. Squad Dancer: David Ezell East L.A. Squad Dancer: Leon Henderson East L.A. Squad Dancer: Megan Honore East L.A. Squad Dancer: Dominique Kelley East L.A. Squad Dancer: Chanel Malvar East L.A. Squad Dancer: Carissa Martin East L.A. Squad Dancer: Candace Montez East L.A. Squad Dancer: Nicole Niestemski East L.A. Squad Dancer: Carina Olis East L.A. Squad Dancer: Sean Patrick Parnell East L.A. Squad Dancer: Daniel Pera East L.A. Squad Dancer: John Rames East L.A. Squad Dancer: Marquita Scott East L.A. Squad Dancer: Allysa Shorte East L.A. Squad Dancer: Monica Soto East L.A. Squad Dancer: Isaac Tualaulelei East L.A. Squad Dancer: Julianne Waters Sea Lion: Jeffrey Alarcon Sea Lion: Paulette Azizian Sea Lion: Shaylene Benson Sea Lion: Britton Bickel Sea Lion: Mike Burns Sea Lion: William Caldwell Sea Lion: Kassie Cook Sea Lion: Marty Dew Sea Lion: Aisha Jamila Francis Sea Lion: Rebekah Giles Sea Lion: Erin Yvonne Sea Lion: Jeremy Hudson Sea Lion / Dancer: Chris Moss Sea Lion / Dancer: Katrina Norman Sea Lion: Shannon Pape Sea Lion: Jonathan Rice Sea Lion / Dancer: Jenny Robinson Sea Lion: Gina Starbuck Sea Lion: Dollar Tan Sea Lion: Jordan Wentz Cholo Squad Dancer: Noel Bajandas Cholo Squad Dancer: Kenny Harlow Cholo Squad Dancer: Oren Michaeli Cholo Squad Dancer: Oscar Orosco Cholo Squad Dancer: Jonathan ‘Legacy’ Perez Cholo Squad Dancer: Michael Vargas Cholo Squad Dancer: Roman Vasquez Cholo Squad Dancer: Ivan ‘Flipz’ Velez Dancer: Ryan Adams Dancer: Brandon Henschel Film Crew: Editor: Richard Halsey Costume Designer: Ruth E. Carter Editor: Michael Jablow Hairstylist: Sheryl Blum Writer: Alyson Fouse Executive Producer: Armyan Bernstein Executive Producer: Charlie Lyons Original Music Composer: Andrew Gross Director: Bille Woodruff Writer: Elena Song Producer: Sean McNamara Makeup Artist: Martha Callender Supervising Sound Editor: Charles Maynes Stunt Coordinator: Julius LeFlore Assistant Editor: ...

[lamphous]

weeklypedia 18

Freedom of Information Act (United States)

Ballistics (disambiguation) *

Systems novel

Lisa Nowak

Parliament-Funkadelic (from Disco Lady) †

11:11 (numerology)

Jack Ramsay

Gamma ray

The Guild (web series)

Egon Schiele

Matter of Britain

List of cognitive biases

Perlesvaus

List of premature professional wrestling deaths (from Murder of Jane Britton) †

Progressivism in the United States

The Jungle

Playtime

You Can't Do That [from Sagittarius (band)] †

ReGenesis

* wholly new pages ^ recovered pages † derived from existing open tabs

[xslytherclawx-writes]

2, 3, 13, 24

again not letting me copy/paste so! screenshots!

Yeah! The Hunger Games trilogy, The Magician's Nephew, Maurice, The Sum of All Kisses (Julia Quinn's Smythe-Smith series), the Communist Manifesto, Peter Cabot Gets Lost, some of the Bridgerton 2nd epilogues, and the HP series (1-7)

That is.... more than I thought lol - tbf HP was more of a skim than an in-depth reread

in no particular order, excluding rereads:

In Which Margo Halifax Earns Her Shocking Reputation by Alexandra Vasti

Once More With Feeling by Elissa Sussman

Gwen & Art Are Not In Love by Lex Croucher

A Husband for Hartwell by J.A. Rock & Lisa Henry

Luke & Billy Finally Get A Clue by Cat Sebastian

(I still haven't read We Could Be So Good; I'm a fake Cat Sebastian fan)

oooh, well, I have a kindle unlimited subscription and a netgalley account so, here's what I rated 1 star:

Falling for the Lady by Daisy Standish (author has clearly never even read a historical romance, let alone like... looked into anything about history or the British peerage or anything. The word "Lady" was always capitalized, and she wore her hair down in public, and it was just very confusing.)

Till There Was You by H.D. Sato (filed off Les Mis fanfic that also severely lacks in historical research, like I'm sorry no unmarried girl was going to get away with living with a man who isn't a relative)

Simple Pleasures: Paris by H.D. Sato (read like a bad tourist guide)

When Canvas Met Strings by Ray Britton (one word: PALPABLE. and it's ALL OVER.)

I also rated a bunch of KU contemporary romance 2 stars but those were mostly boring instead of really bad.

Not intentionally, no. I think bad books are funny.

[newphonewhoisthis]

[llovelymoonn]

Can I get one on regret 🥲

pim stones we have it all: "we have it all" \\ blake crouch dark matter \\ donald britton in the empire of the air: "italy" \\ the weeknd & jim carrey dawn fm: "phantom regret by jim" \\ lisa gill fig, folded \\ the weeknd & jim carrey dawn fm: "phantom regret by jim" \\ russell edson the wounded breakfast: "with sincerest regrets" \\ alice b fogel elemental: "balance" \\ renée vivien the muse of the violets: poems: "chanson" (via @feral-ballad)

kofi

[cleaetpauline60]

These are all of my Heroine Otome Game posts. If he misses a heroine please let me know in PM. ;) Thanks ! List #1 here : https://cleaetpauline60.tumblr.com/post/692735314756796416/these-are-all-of-my-heroine-otome-game-posts-if

L-

Lapis Idocrase [ Majestic☆Majolical ]

Latchia Fielitz [ Tokeijikake no Apocalypse ]

Lied [ Heiligenstadt no Uta ]

Liese [ Bara ni Kakusareshi Verite ]

Liliana Adornato [ Piofiore no Banshou ]

Lilith [ Beyond The Future ]

Lily [ Solomon’s Ring ]

Lisa Bernet [ Grimm the Bounty Hunter ]

Little Dracula [ Princess Nightmare ]

Liv Tresor [ Kuroyuki Hime ~Snow Black~ ]

Lucette Riella Britton [ Cinderella Phenomenon ]

Lucia Sol [ Chronostacia ]

Luciel Evlis [ Black Code ]

Lulu [ Wand of Fortune ]

Lumina [ Soshite Kono Sora ni Kirameku Kimi no Uta ]

Luna [ Shiro to Kuro no Alice ]

Lydia Greene [ Mermaid Gothic ]

Lynette Mirror [ Cupid Parasite ]

Lynn Darcy [ Amour Sucré ]

M-

Madenokouji Kayano [ Kusunoki Yashiki no Monogatari ]

Mana [ Noise ―Voice of Snow― ]

Mari [ Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 4th Heart ]

Maria Scissorland [ Kane no Tame ni Kane wa Naru ]

Marine Stuart [ Fantastic Fortune 2 ]

Mary Crow [ Danzai no Maria ]

Mary [ Edel Blume ]

Menou [ Jooubachi no Oubou ]

Meriela [ Elkrone no Atelier ]

Mi Tao [ Fuyou no Joudo ni Okitamau ]

Mihagi Sono [ Teikoku Kaigun Koi Bojou ]

Mihara Suzu [ Possession Magenta ]

Mikoto [ Hana Awase ]

Mikura Tagane [ Tomonari no Fune ]

Minami Yuri [ Vitamin X ]

Minase Arisa [ Trick or Alice ]

Minato Ai [ Kokuchou no Psychedelica ]

Misaki Hana [ Koibana Days ]

Mito Aoi [ Bunmei Kaika Aoiza Ibunroku ]

Mitsuki [ Ikemen Vampire◆Ijin-tachi to Koi no Yuuwaku ]

Miyanagi Hana [ Iza, Shutsujin! Koi Ikusa ]

Mizuhara Ichigo [ Kimagure Strawberry Café ]

Mizusaki Mai [ Ikemen Sengoku ]

Mochizuki Anzu [ Kaitou Apricot ]

Mochizuki Aoi [ CRAZY RABBITS ]

Mochizuki Kazune [ ROOT∞REXX ]

Mochizuki Mutsumi [ Kurenai no Homura ]

Mochizuki Nao [ Hanasaku Manimani ]

Momose Shio [ Goes! ]

Morinaga Satsuki [ Sorayume ]

Motomiya Akane [ Harukanaru Toki no Naka De ]

Mugibata Akane [ Issho ni Gohan ]

N-

Naala [ Koezaru wa Akai Hana ]

Naaya [ Matsurika no Kei ]

Nakayama Hinako [ Kenka Bancho Otome ]

Nanami Haruka [ Uta no Prince-sama ]

Nanami [ L2 Love×Loop ]

Nanase Suzuna [ Brothers ~Koi Suru Onii-sama~ ]

Narushima Ayako [ Ai wa Nikushimi ni Yoku Niteiru ]

Nasca [ Armen Noir ]

Natalie Taylor [ Confidential Money ]

Niina [ Real Rode ]

Nishimura Akari [ Little Aid ]

Nishino Yuuna [ Vitamin R ]

Nomiya Yuriko [ Chou no Doku Hana no Kusari ]

Nonohara Nono [ Ore-sama Kingdom ~Koi mo Manga mo Debut o Mezase! DokiDoki Love Lesson~ ]

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Odette Scarlet [ 12 Ji no Kane to Cinderella ]

Ogawa Aoi [ Natsuzora no Monologue ]

Okazawa Midori [ Enkeltbillet ]

Olympia [ Olympia Soiree ]

Ootori Kureha [ Gakuen Tokkyuu Hotokenser ]

Ootori Madoka [ Fushigi Yuugi Suzaku Ibun ]

Ousaka Chise [ Koutarichou Jin'youtan ]

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Ran [ Senjou no Waltz ]

Reisaki Hiroka [ Suuran Digit ]

Rian Lawrence [ Soukai Buccaneers! ]

Rin [ Yoshiwara Higanbana ]

Rinka [ Bad Apple Wars ]

Risty [ Queen of Darkness ]

Rosa [ Tears of Themis ]

Rosalia Scarlet [ 24 Ji no Kane to Cinderella ]

Rose Dinoire [ Majo'ou ]

Ruri [ Ururun Quest Koiyuuki ]

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Saeki Hitomi [ e'tude prologue ]

Sagami Akari [ Last Escort ~Shin'ya no Kokuchou Monogatari~]

Sakaiya Ayumi [ Onedari ShareMate ]

Sakaki Mio [ Oumagatoki ~Kakuriyo no Enishi~ ]

Sakashita Izumi [ Dear Girl ~Stories~ Hibiki: Hibiki Tokkun Daisakusen! ]

Sakazaki Hinako [ Lovers Collection ]

Sakuraba Asuka [ ALICE=ALICE ]

Sakuraba Natsuki [ Folie Fatale ]

Sakuraba Suzuka [ Bakumatsu Renka Shinsengumi ]

Sakuragawa Hitomi [ Otometeki Koi Kakumei★Love Revo!! ]

Sakurai Haruka [ Haruka na Koi ]

Sakurai Momoe [ Dare ni Demo Ura ga Aru ]

Sakurai Nana [ Prince of Stride ]

Sakurai Nanako [ Dare ni Demo Ura ga Aru ]

Sakurai Tsubasa [ Abunai Koi no Sousashitsu ]

Sakurajousui Kurumi [ Ijiwaru MyMaster ]

Sakurako [ Hoshi no Oujo ~Uchuu Ishiki ni Mezameta Yoshitsune~ ]

Sanjou Yunoha [ Yunohana Spring! ]

Sasaki Hitomi [ Yume o Mou Ichido ]

Sawahara Asumi [ “ppoi!” Hitonatsu no Keiken!? ]

Saya [ Genrou ]

Sayama Kotori [ Butlers ~Meshimase Ojou-sama~ ]

Sayori [ Yo-Jin-Bo ]

Seguchi Haruka [ Dessert Love ]

Sena Hiyori [ Charade Maniacs ]

Sendou Futaba [ Nekketsu Inou Bukatsu-tan Trigger Kiss ]

Seychelles [ Gakuen Hetalia ]

Shanaou [ Bilshana Senki ]

Shidou Natsumi [ Dear My Sun!! ]

Shiera Rozan [ Crimson Empire ]

Shihara Mana [ Nise no Chigiri ]

Shiina [ Library Cross ∞ ]

Shiki [ Shirahana no Ori ]

Shikigami Sangou Sayuki [ MIYAKO ]

Shindou Ringo [ Club Suicide ]

Shinoda Honoka [ Nyan Love ]

Shinohara Ayame [ Kaseifu-san! ~Tokimeku☆Ikemen Danshi Ryou~ ]

Shinomiya Yui [ Hatsukare☆Ren'ai Debut Sengen! ]

Shinozawa Mai [ Double Score ]

Shiraishi Hina [ Mizu no Senritsu ]

Shiraishi Mizuho [ Kare to Kare no Hazama De Saikon Kazoku Hen ]

Shirakawa Seri [ Vamwolf Cross† ]

Shirakumo Misaki [ O*G*A Oni-Gokko Royale Hunter wa Field de Koi o Suru ]

Shiranui Nanami [ NORN9 ]

Shiratsume Kurumi [ Mitsu x Mitsu Drops Love x Love Honey Life ]

Shirien [ Jakou no Lyla ]

Shizuki Rin [ Bakumatsu Renka Karyuu Kenshiden ]

Shizumiya Amane [ Utsusemi no Meguri ]

Shou [ Striga ]

Shunka [ Akai Suna Ochiru Tsuki ]

Siena [ Machi de Uwasa no Hakushaku-sama ]

Sonozaki Mia [ Believer! ]

Sorano Fuu [ Binary Star ]

Soratani Asuka [ Asuka! ~Bokura Seito Kouko Yakyu Dan~ ]

Sugano Fuu [ Kaeru Batake DE Tsukamaete☆彡 ]

Sumeragi Runa [ Kago no Naka no Alicis ]

Suzue Shizuka [ Oumagatoki ~Kaidan Romance~ ]

Suzuhara Mugi [ Full House Kiss ]

Suzuhara Rio [ Siesta ~Susuki Nohara no Yumemonogatari~ ]

Suzuki Shion [ FIRST|LIVE ]

Suzumori Yukina [ Toki no Kizuna ]

Suzuno [ Ayakashi Koi Gikyoku ]

Suzuno [ Kimi wa Yukima ni Koinegau ]

Sylphis Castries [ Fantastic Fortune ]

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Tachibana Ema [ Bocchi Musume x Produce Keikaku ]

Tachibana Fuzuki [ Crank In ]

Tachibana Kisa [ Jack Jeanne ]

Tachibana Mirai [ Hoshi no Oujo ]

Tachibana Ritsuka [ Dance with Devils ]

Tachibana Touko [ drastic Killer ]

Tachikawa Kasumi [ Butterfly Rouge ]

Tachikawa Saeko [ Katakoi Contrast ]

Tachiki Karen [ Monochrome Wizard ]

Takachiho Suzu [ Hisui no Shizuku ]

Takakura Karin [ Harukanaru Toki no Naka De 2 ]

Takamura Misuzu [ Glass no Mori ]

Takamura Nodoka [ Chisha no Yume ]

Takanashi Yuuki [ Paradigm Paradox ]

Takaoka Izumi [ Last Escort -Club Katze- ]

Takatsuka Azusa [ Harukanaru Toki no Naka De 6 ]

Tama [ Gunka o Haita Neko ]

Tanaka Kanata [ Love Drops ]

Tanimura Aya [ Gin no Kanmuri Ao no Namida ]

Tatsuta Ui [ Hyakki Yakou ~Kaidan Romance~ ]

Teresa [ Angelique Maren no Rokukishi ]

Teuta [ Bustafellows ]

Tiana [ Akazukin to Mayoi no Mori ]

Tiana [ Moujuutsukai to Ouji-sama ]

Tifalia [ Radiant Tale ]

Tiny McDaniel [ Tiny x Machinegun ]

Tokizawa Narumi [ Towa no Sakura ]

Tomoe Nakahara [ Sanzen Sekai Yuugi ]

Tooko [ Oni to Hanazuma ]

Toono Sayo [ Shinigami to Shoujo ]

Touchi Aoi [ Tlicolity Eyes ]

Touchi Natsume [ Tlicolity Eyes ]

Touchi Sakura [ Tlicolity Eyes ]

Toyjo Hibari [ Variable Barricade ]

Tsugomori Akari [ Usotsuki Shangri-La ]

Tsukioka Umi [ Your Memories Off ~Girl’s Style~ ]

Tsukishima Hikari [ PsychicEmotion6 ]

Tsukishiro Iori [ Tsundere★S Otome ]

Tsukishiro Michiru [ Jewelic Nightmare ]

Tsumori Nazuna [ Gekka Ryouran Romance ]

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Ueda Chiyuki [ Lover Pretend ]

Ueno Enju [ Hyakka Hyakurou Sengoku Ninpou-chou ]

Umino Riko [ Butterfly Gloss ]

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Vanilla Mieux [ Sugar Sugar Rune: Koi mo Oshare mo Pick-Up! ]

Violette [ Reine des Fleurs ]

Vivian N.M.N. Wingfield [ Tsubasa no Oka no Hime ]

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Watanuki Zakuro [ Zakuro no Koto ]

Wendy Darling [ Okashi na Shima no Peter Pan ]

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Xiǎo Yǎng [ Ài Yǎng Chéng 2 ]

Y-

Yahisa Tsukiko [ Starry Sky ]

Yamada Hana [ Sangoku Rensenki ]

Yamada Oscar [ Shiritsu Berubara Gakuen ]

Yamashiro Koyomi [ KLAP!! ]

Yamate Midori [ Uwasa no Midori-kun!! ]

Yaotome Rei [ -8 ]

Yatsuse Kotoko [ Taishou Kitan ]

Yoshikawa Kei [ Meiji Katsugeki Haikara Ryuuseigumi ]

Yoshimoto Ai [ Hoshiiro no Okurimono ]

Yoshioka Misaki [ Pri-Pia ]

Youran [ Lian Yu Zhi Zuo Ren ]

Yousen [ L.G.S ]

Ysaline [ Amour Sucré New Gen ]

Yuki Ayaka [ SA7 ]

Yukimura Chizuru [ Hakuouki ]

Yume Kitamura [ Pretty☆Witch☆Academy! ]

Yuri Evangeline [ Vampire Sweetie ]

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[mermaidsirennikita]

Are there any historical romance books you’re looking forward to being released in the final months of the year? I’m finding that my most anticipated releases for this year have already been released

Publishing for the sake of light book promo!

Generally, most of my most-anticipated reads of the year have released. But there are still a few I've got in mind, and I happen to have ARCs for most of them. Pretty much all of these authors I haven't read before, and I try not to read ARCs until we're about a month out from publication and I can have a fresh memory for the review; the books just sound good.

11/8--Some Dukes Have All the Luck by Christina Britton. Hero owns a gaming hell and has three wards to take care of--hence the marriage of convenience to a heroine obsessed with BUGS. As someone who once had a functioning "worm circus" (I made worms do tricks, I feel bad about it now) I am excited about a Bug Heroine.

11/8--Never Rescue A Rogue by Virginia Heath. Enemies to lovers story, and it sounds like the hero has a scandalous secret surrounding his birth and his claim to inheritance and the heroine is trying to sniff it out...? Which honestly sounds like an asshole thing of her to do, but I enjoy a problematic heroine.

11/8--The Duke in Question by Amalie Howard. Described as "James Bond meets Bridgerton", which. I'm going to replace "Bridgerton" with "historical romance" because.... I love James Bond, but I could do without Bton. Hero is a retired spy and heroine is his target, cat and mouse games ensue.

12/13--How to Win A Wallflower by Samara Parish. Hero unexpectedly inherits and is stuck with his brother's awful fiancee. Local woman apparently has a way to get him out of it, but they begin to fall in looove during the scheme.

12/27--Never Cross A Highlander by Lisa Rayne. Highlander freedom fighter hero accidentally kidnaps heroine, and obviously he cant let her travel home ALONE... This sounds delightful, and it's the first highlander romance I've seen where both the hero and heroine are Black.

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Shelley Hennig cast in Netflix’s ‘The Woman In The House’

Mary Holland (Happiest Season), Shelley Hennig (Dollface), Christina Anthony (Mixed-ish), Samsara Yett (The Flight Attendant), Cameron Britton (Mindhunter) and Benjamin Levy Aguilar (Filthy Rich) have been cast opposite Kristen Bell and Tom Riley in Netflix’s eight-episode limited series The Woman in the House, from Gloria Sanchez Productions (Dead To Me, Hustlers).

Created by Rachel Ramras, Hugh Davidson and Larry Dorf, who also serve as co-showrunners, The Woman In The House centers around heartbroken Anna (Bell), for whom every day is the same. She sits with her wine, staring out the window, watching life go by without her. But when a handsome neighbor moves in across the street, Anna starts to see a light at the end of the tunnel. That is until she witnesses a gruesome murder… Or did she?

Hennig portrays Lisa, who is sweet and sexy, but is there more than meets the eye beneath her seemingly shallow surface? Anna certainly thinks so.

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[leanstooneside]

Becoming a new person

◊ LEWIS HAMILTON'S GRINDING KNEE

◊ AMITABH BACHCHAN'S DISPARATE HIP

◊ DAVID KATZENBERG'S VEGETATIVE CHIN

◊ KAT DELUNA'S HARLOT FOOT

◊ EDWARD BURNS'S SUPERVISORY NOSE

◊ MOLLY SHANNON'S APPROACHABLE UPPER ARM

◊ KERRY WASHINGTON'S WORLDWIDE EAR

◊ DAKOTA FANNING'S MOLECULAR MOUTH

◊ DAX SHEPARD'S TRUNK HIP

◊ NICOLE RICHIE'S SUPERNATURAL EYEBROW

◊ VANESSA HUDGENS'S INSOLENT KNEE

◊ VIN DIESEL'S LIVID WAIST

◊ CINDY CRAWFORD'S ECHOING ELBOW

◊ MIA FARROW'S ANATOMICAL FOREARM

◊ CATE BLANCHETT'S RUN-DOWN ARM

◊ LISA BONET'S BEGOTTEN BOTTOM

◊ HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN'S STEREOSCOPIC HEAD

◊ CONNIE BRITTON'S PREWAR EYELASH

◊ SHERRI SHEPHERD'S SUBJUGATED LOWER LEG

◊ SEANN WILLIAM SCOTT'S MEDIAEVAL HAND

◊ GORDON RAMSAY'S CORROBORATED NOSE

◊ CANDICE ACCOLA'S AUTHORITARIAN THIGH

◊ ASHLEY OLSEN'S SENTIENT NOSE

◊ JESSE JAMES'S ENGROSSING EYEBROW

◊ JENNY MCCARTHY'S RECOGNISED SHOULDER

◊ JUDI DENCH'S LONG-HELD LOWER LEG

◊ JACKSON RATHBONE'S INJURIOUS THIGH

◊ DEAN MCDERMOTT'S ENTANGLED BREAST

◊ CALVIN HARRIS'S ACUTE WRIST

◊ HUGH JACKMAN'S MOUNTED WAIST

◊ VICTORIA BECKHAM'S IRRESOLUTE CHEEK

◊ PARKER POSEY'S SMACKING FOREARM

◊ COBRA STARSHIP'S ERADICATED BREAST

◊ KEITH URBAN'S JOYFUL LOWER LEG

◊ HELEN HUNT'S TWISTED FINGER

◊ SHARON OSBOURNE'S UNSUPERVISED NOSTRIL

◊ AMBER RILEY'S WORSTED HAIR

◊ LEE DEWYZE'S BLOCKED EYE

◊ JEFF LEWIS'S ELECTORAL UPPER ARM

◊ CHRIS COLFER'S DICTATED WRIST

◊ ELISABETH HASSELBECK'S FREAKISH NOSTRIL

◊ FLOYD MAYWEATHER'S QUICK UPPER ARM

◊ MARCIA CROSS'S SPHERICAL TONGUE

◊ BRAD GORESKI'S SHORT FOREARM

◊ GARY OLDMAN'S OPAQUE NOSE

◊ ABBIE CORNISH'S CAUSAL ANKLE

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A teenage girl is raised underground by a robot “Mother”, designed to repopulate the earth following an extinction event. But their unique bond is threatened when an inexplicable stranger arrives with alarming news. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Daughter: Clara Rugaard Mother (voice): Rose Byrne Woman: Hilary Swank Mother: Luke Hawker Child: Tahlia Sturzaker Infant: Maddie Lenton Toddler: Hazel Sandery Toddler: Summer Lenton Brother: Jacob Nolan Teacher (uncredited): Tracy Britton Film Crew: Story: Grant Sputore Art Direction: Todd Smythe Second Unit First Assistant Director: Kelvin Munro Executive Producer: Philip Wade Producer: Timothy White Production Design: Hugh Bateup Co-Producer: Anna Vincent Editor: Sean Lahiff Costume Design: Mariot Kerr Casting: Nikki Barrett Art Direction: Adam Wheatley Set Decoration: Lisa Brennan Line Producer: Julie Byrne Executive Producer: John Wade Executive Producer: Paris Kasidokostas Latsis Executive Producer: Jean-Luc De Fanti Executive Producer: Terry Dougas Story: Michael Lloyd Green Executive Producer: Bryce Menzies Prop Maker: Marco Wuest Unit Publicist: Mark McGowan Second Assistant Director: Sophie Calver Second Assistant Director: Shannon Crotty Driver: Isabelle Scott Location Manager: Jesse Goninon Costume Supervisor: Olivia Iacobelli Production Accountant: Elspeth Baird Driver: Nadia Samson Sound Recordist: Des Kenneally Stunts: Mike Duncan Digital Intermediate: Marty Pepper Animatronics Designer: Zoilo Abad Set Production Assistant: Michael Barba Production Coordinator: Carly Maple Stunt Coordinator: Steve McQuillan Script Supervisor: Mojgan Khadem First Assistant Editor: Regg Skwarko Boom Operator: Corrin Ellingford Boom Operator: Nick Steele Dialect Coach: Jenny Kent First Assistant Director: Travis Kalendra Director of Photography: Steve Annis Stunts: Jennifer Bichard Stunts: Daisy Fryer Stunt Double: Marlee Barber VFX Supervisor: Jonathan Dearing Original Music Composer: Antony Partos Original Music Composer: Dan Luscombe Casting Associate: Natalie Wall Casting Assistant: Claudia Allison Set Designer: Kate Rawlins Set Designer: Alice Wong Set Designer: Prue Parsons Hair Designer: Tracy Phillpot Makeup & Hair: Karen Gower Armorer: John Coory Still Photographer: Ian Routledge Still Photographer: Matt Nettheim Sound Designer: Tom Heuzenroeder Sound Designer: Duncan Campbell Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Pete Smith Foley Artist: Adrian Medhurst Foley Recordist: Ryan Squires Music Supervisor: Bernard Galbally Second Assistant “B” Camera: Joel Brown Steadicam Operator: Glenn Clayton First Assistant “B” Camera: Cameron Dunn Second Assistant “A” Camera: Samuel Fraser Drone Pilot: Ryan Haste Focus Puller: Russell Marrett Focus Puller: Sarah McDonald Second Unit Cinematographer: Ross Metcalf Grip: Leigh Nemeth Drone Operator: Sam Peacocke Steadicam Operator: Ulric Raymond Key Grip: Matt Richardson Gaffer: Andrew Robertson First Assistant “B” Camera: Geoff Skilbeck Second Assistant “A” Camera: Sam Steinle Grip: Matan Tatarko First Assistant “A” Camera: Samuel Vines Focus Puller: James Ward Miller First Assistant “A” Camera: Jules Wurm Movie Reviews: SWITCH.: As technology edges closer to our bodies, and the notion of genetic engineering and artificially intelligent drones begin to feel less outlandish, these age-old questions on the ethics and impact of science take on a more urgent dimension. ‘I Am Mother’ explores them with intelligence and style. Not only is it by far the best science fiction film to emerge from among the multitude of Netflix Originals, but cult gem status surely beckons. – Jake Watt Read Jake’s full article… https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-i-am-mother-finally-a-great-netflix-sci-fi-film Head to https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/sff for more Sydney Film Festival reviews. Gimly: Bottle-episode sci-fi films have treated me pretty well in the past. _I Am Mother_ is not the greatest example of such a thing, but it is a fair one. Props in particular when it comes to the titular Mother, who absolute...

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Noticias de series de la semana

Renovaciones

The CW ha renovado Superman & Lois por una segunda temporada

FOX ha renovado The Simpsons por una trigésimo tercera y trigésimo cuarta temporada

ITV ha renovado Finding Alice por una segunda temporada

Cancelaciones

La tercera temporada de Pose (FX) será la última

CBC ha cancelado Frankie Drake Mysteries tras su cuarta temporada

Noticias cortas

Chelsea Harris (Sykes) será regular en la tercera temporada de Snowpiercer.

Fichajes

Sissy Spacek (Castle Rock, Carrie) y Ed O'Neill (Modern Family, Married with Children) protagonizarán Lightyears. Serán Irene y Franklin, una profesora de inglés jubilada y un carpintero que llevan décadas ocultando un portal a un extraño planeta desierto en su patio trasero.

Mandy Patinkin (Homeland, The Princess Bride) se une como regular a la quinta temporada de The Good Fight. Será Hal Wackner, alguien que abre un juzgado en la parte de atrás de una copistería sin tener formación jurídica.

Edie Falco (The Sopranos, Nurse Jackie) será Hillary Clinton en Impeachment, la tercera temporada de American Crime Story.

Ray Liotta (Shades of Blue, Goodfellas) será Big Jim, el padre de Jimmy (Taron Egerton), en In With the Devil.

Indira Varma (Game of Thrones, Luther) se une a Obi-Wan Kenobi. Se desconocen detalles.

Constance Wu (Fresh Off the Boat, Hustlers), Riley Keough (The Girlfriend Experience, The House That Jack Built) y Jeanne Tripplehorn (Big Love, Criminal Minds) serán Katie Buranek, corresponsal de guerra; Lauren Reece, triatleta de élite y esposa de James (Chris Pratt); y Lorraine Hartley, la primera mujer secretaria de Defensa; en The Terminal List.

Dakota Fanning (The Alienist, I Am Sam) será Susan Ford, la hija de Betty Ford (Michelle Pfeiffer), en The First Lady.

Timothy Spall (Harry Potter, Sweeney Todd) protagonizará Magpie Murders junto a Lesley Manville. Será el detective Atticus Pünd.

Devon Sawa (Final Destination, Casper) se une como recurrente a Chucky, en la que Jennifer Tilly volverá a interpretar a Tiffany Valentine. Zackary Arthur (Transparent, Kidding), Teo Briones (Ratched, Pretty Little Liars), Alyvia Ayn Lind (Daybreak, Masters of Sex) y Björgvin Arnarson serán regulares en los papeles de Jake Webber, un adolescente solitario que busca su sitio tras la muerte de su madre; Junior Webber, el primo de Jake y opuesto a él; Lexy Taylor, la princesita del instituto, novia de Junior y principal acosadora de Jake; y Devon Lopez, el típico vecino fan de los true crime.

Geoff Stults (Enlisted, Little Fires Everywhere), Tiya Sircar (The Good Place), Alanna Ubach (Euphoria, Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce), Laurie Davidson (Will, Cats), Andre Hyland y Jules Latimer estarán en Guilty Party junto a Kate Beckinsale. Serán Marco, el marido de Beth (Beckinsale); Fiona, socia de Beth; Tessa, una presentadora de noticias; George, un traficante de armas; y Toni, una joven sentenciada a 92 años de prisión sin libertad condicional por asesinar a su marido.

Alec Mapa (Ugly Betty, Devious Maids) protagonizará junto a Kelsey Grammer y Alec Baldwin la comedia de ABC sobre tres antiguos compañeros de piso que vuelven a reunirse. Será Andre, un hombre gay muy empático que funcionaba como pacificador ante Channing (Baldwin) y London (Grammer) mientras busca el éxito romántico y profesional que hasta ahora no ha conseguido.

Eoin Macken (Merlin, The Night Shift) y Jack Martin protagonizarán La Brea junto a Natalie Zea y Zyra Gorecki sustituyendo a Michael Raymond-James y Caleb Ruminer. Formarán la familia Harris. También se unen a la serie Jon Seda (Chicago PD, Treme) y Veronica St. Clair, que ya participaron en el piloto, y Lily Santiago.

Mary Holland (Homecoming, Veep), Shelley Hennig (Teen Wolf, Dollface), Christina Anthony (Mixed-ish), Samsara Yett (The Flight Attendant), Cameron Britton (The Umbrella Academy, Mindhunter) y Benjamin Levy Aguilar (Filthy Rich) se unen a The Woman in the House. Serán Sloane, dueña de una galería de arte y amiga de Anna (Kristen Bell); Lisa, una chica dulce y sexy que puede esconder algo; la detective Lane; Emma, la adorable hija de nueve años de Neil (Tom Riley); Buell, el manitas de Anna; y Rex, alguien no muy brillante pero irresistible.

Dallas Roberts (Insatiable, The Good Wife), Clea Lewis (The Americans, Ellen) y Nicole Chanel Williams (Boomerang) serán recurrentes en American Rust como Jackson Berg, dueño de una farmacia preocupado por la proliferación de cadenas en tiempos de crisis; Jillian, una mujer baptista preocupada por qué pensará su marido de que ella y sus compañeras de la fábrica se quieran sindicar; y Jojo, una mujer que vive en la carretera y acoge a Isaac (David Alvarez).

Andrea Martin (Difficult People, Great News), Robert Ri'chard (One on One, Cousin Skeeter), Juani Feliz, Kate Rockwell y Sullivan Jones (The Looming Tower) se unen como recurrentes a Harlem.

Michael James Shaw (Blood & Treasure, Limitless) se une como regular a la undécima y última temporada de The Walking Dead. Será Mercer, que en los cómics es un marine que se relaciona románticamente con Juanita (Paola Lázaro).

Theo Rossi (Sons of Anarchy, Luke Cage) se une como regular a True Story. Será Gene, un fan muy entusiasta de The Kid (Kevin Hart).

Catherine Haena Kim (FBI, Ballers) y Craig Parker (Charmed, Reign) serán recurrentes en la tercera temporada de Good Trouble como Nicolette Baptiste, una abogada de la oficina del fiscal del distrito; y Yuri Elwin, un artista de perfil alto que necesita un becario.

Conrad Khan (The Huntsman: Winter's War, County Lines) se une a la sexta y última temporada de Peaky Blinders. Se desconocen detalles.

Sarah Niles (Catastrophe, I May Destroy You) se une como regular a la segunda temporada de Ted Lasso. Será Sharon, psicóloga deportiva que comienza a trabajar para el AFC Richmond.

Matthew Sato (Chicken Girls, Save Me) y Emma Meisel (American Horror Story) se unen como regulares a Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Serán Kia y Steph, el hermano y la mejor amiga de Lahela (Peyton Elizabeth Lee). Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, Crazy Rich Asians) será recurrente como un cirujano cardíaco.

Momo Rodríguez (La Chamba) se une como recurrente a la tercera temporada de Mayans MC. No se conocen más detalles.

Thom Scott II (American Soul) será recurrente en la quinta temporada de Saints & Sinners como el doctor Ross, un médico talentoso especializado en procedimientos experimentales pioneros para asegurar tratamientos exitosos por cualquier medio.

Jess Schine se une a Long Slow Exhale como regular. Será Eddie Hagen, ayudante de la entrenadora (Rose Rollins).

Pósters

    Nuevas series

Apple TV+ ha encargado ocho episodios de Roar, antología con historias independientes contadas desde un punto de vista femenino. Protagonizada por Nicole Kidman (Big Little Lies, The Hours), Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Genius: Aretha), Merritt Wever (Nurse Jackie, Unbelievable) y Alison Brie (GLOW, Community). Basada en el libro de historias cortas de Cecelia Ahern (2018). Creada, escrita y producida por Liz Flahive (GLOW, Nurse Jackie) y Carly Mensch (GLOW, Weeds). Producen Kidman (Big Little Lies, The Undoing), Bruna Papandrea (Big Little Lies, The Undoing), Steve Hutensky (Queen America, Nine Perfect Strangers) y Allie Goss (The Crown, Daredevil).

Netflix adaptará The Talisman, la novela de Stephen King (1984), en la que un chico de 12 años comienza un viaje de costa a costa para encontrar un cristal que podría salvar a su madre moribunda. Escrita por Curtis Gwinn (Stranger Things, The Walking Dead) y producida por Steven Spielberg (The Goonies, Back to the Future) y los hermanos Duffer (Stranger Things).

Gugu Mbatha-Raw (The Morning Show, Miss Sloane) y David Oyelowo (Selma, Nightingale) protagonizarán The Girl Before en HBO Max y BBC One. Jane (Mbatha-Raw) tiene la oportunidad de vivir en una bonita casa minimalista diseñada por un enigmático arquitecto (Oyelowo) a cambio de seguir unas estrictas normas en toda la calle que no permiten los libros, las fotos o el desorden. Jane cree que la casa la está cambiando y descubre qué le ocurrió a la chica que vivió allí antes que ella. Creada, escrita y producida por J.P. Delaney y basada en su propia novela (2016) y dirigida por Lisa Brühlmann (Killing Eve, Servant). Cuatro episodios.

Netflix encarga diez episodios de una comedia multicámara centrada en Chelsea (Emily Osment; Young & Hungry, Hannah Montana), una altanera e ingeniosa intelectual sin habilidades sociales para vivir en el mundo real que se ve obligada a vivir con su despreocupada y jovial hermana y sus amigos, uno de ellos Grant (Gregg Sulkin; Runaways, Wizards of Waverly Place), un dulce y romántico entrenador personal. Creada, escrita y producida por Jack Dolgen (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Diary of a Future President) y Doug Mand (How I Met Your Mother, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend). Producida por Kourtney Kang (How I Met Your Mother, Fresh Off the Boat) y dirigida por Pamela Fryman (How I Met Your Mother, Frasier).

Shira Haas (Unorthodox, Shtisel) interpretará a Golda Meir, la primera y única primera ministra mujer de Israel, en el drama Lioness. Basada en el libro de Francine Klagsbrun (2017), escrita por Eric Tuchman (The Handmaid's Tale, Kyle XY), dirigida por Mimi Leder (The Morning Show, The Leftovers) y producida por Barbra Streisand (A Star Is Born), Nina Tassler y Denise Di Novi (Ed Wood, Edward Scissorhands).

Amazon encarga The Devil's Hour, thriller británico sobre una mujer que se despierta cada día a las 3:33 de la mañana. Su hijo de ocho años es retraído y falto de emociones, su madre habla con sillas vacías y su casa está encantada. Ahora su nombre está inexplicablemente conectado a una serie de brutales asesinatos en la zona. Escrita por Tom Moran (The Feed, White Rabbit), dirigida por Johnny Allan (The Irregulars) y producida  por Steven Moffat (Sherlock, Doctor Who).

Disney+ adaptará We Begin at the End, la novela de Chis Whitaker (2020) que sigue la relación entre Vincent King, un convicto que sale de prisión treinta años después de haber matado a una niña de siete años; Duchess Ray Radley, la sobrina de trece años de la víctima; y el jefe de policía de un pequeño pueblo de California cuyo testimonio envió a Vincent a prisión aunque era su mejor amigo. Producida por Thomas Kail (Hamilton) y Jennifer Todd (City on a Hill).

Netflix encarga una serie de animación de Asterix & Obelix basada en el libro 'Le combat des chefs'. Dirigida por Alain Chabat (Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra).

Apple TV+ encarga Dr. Brain, adaptación de acción real de la historieta digital coreana que sigue a un científico (Lee Sun-kyun, Parasite) obsesionado con encontrar nuevas tecnologías para acceder a la consciencia y los recuerdos cuya familia sufre un misterioso accidente. Utilizará sus habilidades para acceder a los recuerdos de su esposa para entender qué ocurrió y por qué. Escrita, dirigida y producida por Kim Jee-woon (Mil-jeong).

David Simon (The Wire, Treme) y George Pelecanos (The Wire, Treme) escribirán y producirán We Own This City, limited series de HBO que cuenta la historia real de la unidad de rastreo de armas de la policía de Baltimore. Basada en el libro del periodista Justin Fenton (2021).

Starz prepara un revival de Party Down con el regreso de actores y productores. Seis episodios.

IMDb TV encarga un spin-off de Bosch en el que Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) se embarca en el siguiente capítulo de su carrera y trabaja junto a su antiguo enemigo Honey "Money" Chandler (Mimi Rogers) para encontrar justicia. Volverá también Madison Lintz en el papel de Maddie Bosch.

ITV ha encargado cuatro episodios de The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe, un drama true crime sobre John Darwin, el funcionario de prisiones que fingió su muerte en un accidente con una canoa en 2002 para estafar a compañías de seguros. Anne, su esposa, denunció su desaparición en la costa de Cleveland, Inglaterra, y mintió incluso a sus hijos. Basado en un manuscrito no publicado del periodista David Leigh, que encontró y entrevistó a Anne en Panamá. Escrita y producida por Chris Lang (Unforgotten, Dark Heart) y dirigida por Richard Laxton (Mrs. Wilson, Him & Her).

ABC Signature ha adquirido Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body, las memorias de Rebekah Taussig (2020), para su adaptación televisiva. Trata sobre una chica paralítica que creció en los noventa sin referentes adecuados en la ficción que retratasen su discapacidad como algo complejo y ordinario, incómodo y bello, doloroso y enriquecedor, y que quiere reflejar las complicaciones de la amabilidad y la caridad, vivir de forma dependiente e independiente, experimentar intimidad y cómo la omnipresencia del capacitismo en los medios de comunicación y las redes sociales se traslada directamente a la vida diaria. Escrita y producida por Taussig y dirigida y producida por Randall Einhorn (The Office, Parks and Recreation).

Fechas

Calls se estrena en Apple TV+ el 19 de marzo

La 1ª parte de la sexta y última temporada de Supergirl se estrena en The CW el 30 de marzo

La 4ª temporada de No Activity, que será de animación, se estrena en Paramount+ el 8 de abril

La tercera y última temporada de Pose se estrena en FX el 2 de mayo

La 2ª parte de la primera temporada de Ghostwriter se estrena en Apple TV+ el 2 de mayo

La segunda temporada de Duncanville se estrena en FOX el 23 de mayo

Housebroken se estrena en FOX el 31 de mayo

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