#Matt Lockett

[loveallthegays]

[cocoelle]

Martha: Oh my she's adorable, I can't get over how much she looks like you.

Morgan: Thanks Ma.

Mike: I hope having everyone here won't be too much this year.

Kane: Are you kidding, we've been looking forward to this for weeks.

Winterfest with the family

Kane: I would like to thank everyone for joining us today. Happy Winterfest!

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[blackhholes]

Agency and Autonomy in Teen Wolf

Agency and Imagination in the Films of David Lynch by James D. Reid & Candace R. Craig /  Redefining Biological Horror: The Aesthetic Evolution of an Infected Body in HBO’s The Last of Us by Flavius Floare / Superfluous Bodies and Loneliness in Under the Skin by Donald Prentice / ‘We are not who we are’: Lovecraftian Conspiracy and Magical Humanism in The Cabin in the Woods by Christopher Lockett

Agency and autonomy are brought up repeatedly throughout the show. The catalyst of the narrative is when Scott is bitten by Peter against his will and turned into something he doesn’t even recognise anymore. This idea is repeated throughout the show when characters repeatedly have their agency stripped from them by other characters. In just the first season we see peter repeatedly forcing Scott to turn, inducing homicidal urges and triggering amnesia. Both of these actions are then later in the show repeated by Scott on other characters, though the reasoning is different in such a capacity we as the audience are made aware that the loss of autonomy does not stem from bad faith. When Scott forces Malia to turn and when he bites Liam, it is done because it is the only way for him to save their lives. This is an important distinction as when Peter did this he only ever did it as a way to make himself more powerful, he needed a pack and for Scott to be part of that pack so he’d be strong enough to take on the hunters and Kate. It is also important to note that Liam and Malia are allowed within the narrative framework of the show to be angry about this. Liam directly at Scott when he is initially turned and Malia at Stiles as a sort of proxy-Scott within Eichen House. Because they are allowed to show their grief and anger at losing part of themselves, they are then later able to reconcile this anger they’ve felt with the reasons Scott acted as he did and they both become important members of the pack. 

Body horror usually follows instances when a character is stripped of agency, their body physically turns on them and they’re no longer able to control the things it does. This further visualises the invasiveness of what happened to the character for the audience, we now have a visually gruesome component to the incidents taking place, making it much more horrific for us to witness. This is particularly highlighted in season five with the chimeras. Chimeras within the show are repeatedly stripped of their agency and autonomy in an effort for the dread doctors to perform experiments on them. They don’t have any recollection of this happening to them, without their knowledge their bodies are changed and begin acting without their conscious decisions. When the pack brings Tracy to Deaton it’s a particularly repulsive image that greets the viewer, her back cracks open, all her bone and muscles are on show for us and a tail grows out of nowhere. When a character consents to something like the bite we don’t actually see the changes happening to their bodies. Isaac, Boyd and Erica are never given the same initial scenes as Scott of bodily changes, they simple weren’t werewolves then they are. The closest we get to this is the scene in the train car during the full moon, but during that scene it is not their bodies turning on themselves, it’s them turning on Derek. The violence is not turned inwards it’s turned outwards.

Then how come a character like Jackson who wanted the bite has multiple body horror scenes throughout season two? Jackson wanted to become a werewolf, the bite was merely the means to an end. Assuming Derek never told him it’s clear he had no idea there was a possibility he might turn into something like the kanima. He is not only turning into something he never wanted he is also in a sense being possessed. He is no longer the only occupant in his body, the kanima is someone he initially has no knowledge of, a creature that is basically using his body to commit murders at the will of Matt. Matt too becomes one of the theoretical entities possessing Jackson’s body as the show makes it clear to the viewer in Raving that the kanima and Matt have a sort of telepathic connection. 

Stiles’ possession by the nogitsune in three b is interesting because it is a clear instance of a character within the show having both agency and autonomy stripped from them but there are hardly any distinct body horror scenes to visually showcase this. The effect of the nogitsune’s possession has a more hidden and somewhat downplayed effect on his body than that of other creatures seen in the show. Stiles begins to look sickly as the season progresses, the bags under his eyes grow more pronounced, he becomes paler. The only true body horror scene the audience sees is when the nogitsune splits the two and starts ripping bandages from its throat in a sort of gruesome circus act. After this Stiles’ body continues deteriorating until he is no longer able to stand on his own and he looks like he’s on the brink of death. 

Lastly it would be impossible to write a post about agency and autonomy in Teen Wolf without discussing Lydia. It could be argued that the instances where Lydia is stripped of autonomy are less grand in comparison to other events in the show but it happens repeatedly to her and to such a degree that leaving her out would be a major disservice. The two major ones in my opinion are the season one finale where Peter bites her, and then uses her to resurrect him; and when she is in Eichen House in season five and Valack performs trepanation on her to make her more powerful. Peter’s action was done for the same reason he bit Scott, it was a way for him to gain power, to keep the upper hand. The following resurrection plot then becomes an event which even further strips Lydia’s autonomy, she now acts only according to what Peter wants, poisoning her friends to keep them distracted on the full moon for her to perform the resurrection. When Valack performs trepanation on her in Eichen House it’s despite Lydia’s many vocal no’s. He does not care if Lydia dies because of it, he even believes that doing something that will likely kill her is worth it and the good thing to do if she can find out who the beast is. It’s also interesting to note in regards to the trepanation that within psychiatry trepanning was the precursor to the lobotomy. Something which wound be a very interesting thing to look at from the perspective of a character analysis of Lydia. 

[Also this is me barely scratching the surface of this topic,,, both in the webweave above but also in the essay i wrote. like i could write an entire thesis about this topic i'm not even kidding and i had to hold myself back from using even more quotes than this even tho this is def the longest post i've ever made.]

[1000waystofallinlove]

In the Wreckage - Arc 1: Playlist

As promised, here is a Spotify playlist for the first arc of In the Wreckage! I'll keep adding to it on Spotify when I hear a song that fits, so follow along if you want :)

Some of the songs on here make me think of Jordan, a few of Cam, and others just fit the general essence of the story. If you don't have Spotify, here's the tracklist:

Work Out - Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Coming Back Again - Kings of Leon

Mystery of Love - Sufjan Stevens

Reflections - Misterwives

Train Wreck - James Arthur

The Scientist - Coldplay

GRAVITY - Matt Hansen

I Could Use a Friend - Billy Lockett

Fine - Kyle Hume

Cold Love - Rainbow Kitten Surprise

this is me trying - Taylor Swift

You Need Me Now? - girl in red, feat. Sabrina Carpenter

Vortex - Lizzy McAlpine

Sleep Deprivation - Chance Peña

Only Love Can Hurt Like This - Paloma Faith, feat. Teddy Swims

[littl3lock3tte]

i don't know if you've seen the tiktok (or insta reel i do not recall), the little girl says "i just slimed my papa" then shows her 'papa' asleep with glittery slime all over his face and head.. it makes me giggle a wee bit. but, on the topic of putting playdough on matt, i fear him with a mischievous little could cause something like this to happen.

mischievous little would look like the miss chevious bear :P it's just a cute pink bear and and and

I probably haven't BUT THAT IS SO SO SILLY i love that and i absolutely agree thst this has and did happen it gets Lockette's stamp of approval

[snap-blogz]

15 ways to Cow Print Nails to Nail the Trend

Cow print nails are the talk of the town, and we can't help but be obsessed with the quirky trend. From traditional black and white to vibrant neon hues, here are adorable cow print nail designs that are stealing the spotlight.

BLACK, WHITE, GOLD, AND NUDE

 "We're totally loving this uneven split between nude and cow print, and that gold add-on is the icing on the cake." For a touch of glamour, try the Black, White, Gold, and Nude cow print nails. The uneven split between nude and cow print, with a touch of gold, adds a chic flair to your nails. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Katie lockett (@_nails.by.katie.l_)

WHITE ON WHITE COW PRINT NAILS

 "Who knew white on white cow print could look so cute? We're definitely fans." Embrace simplicity with White on White Cow Print Nails. Surprisingly cute, this minimalistic design proves that sometimes less is more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐙𝐨𝐞̈ 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐬 (@nails.by.zo_)

PINK COWS

 "We're obsessed with pink nail designs, and this look is definitely one of our favorites." Add a playful twist with Pink Cow Print Nails. The combination of dark pink, pure white, and a matte top coat creates a sweet and whimsical design. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐒𝐄𝐀 𝐎’𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐑 (@chelseaoconnor_89)

FADED PASTEL COW PRINT NAILS

 "This look is pure art — something we never thought we'd say about cow print." Transform your nails into a masterpiece with Faded Pastel Cow Print Nails. Unleash your artistic side with this unique and creative nail art. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Natalie Hewitt (@smooch_nailsandtraining)

HALF COW

 "From the horizontal ombre to the gold split to the nude to the multi-colored cow print, these cow nails are 100% goals." Achieve nail goals with the Half Cow design. A perfect blend of horizontal ombre, gold accents, nude tones, and multi-colored cow print makes these nails a stunning statement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eleanor Szejner 🤍 (@beautybyelee)

COW PRINT TIPS

 "Don't want something over the top but still want cow nails? Then these nails are it." Keep it subtle yet stylish with Cow Print Tips. Ideal for those who prefer a more understated look, this design offers a perfect balance of simplicity and trendiness. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Terry Nguyen (@nailedbyterry)

TOXIC COW NAILS

 "Neon green doesn't look good with everything, but it definitely looks good with black cow print." Inject a dose of edginess with Toxic Cow Nails. The combination of neon green and black cow print creates a bold and eye-catching look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Natalie Hewitt (@smooch_nailsandtraining)

TRADITIONAL COW PRINT

 "As far as traditional cow print nails go, black and white is where it's at." Go classic with Traditional Cow Print Nails. The timeless combination of black and white adds sophistication to your nails without going overboard. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Terry Nguyen (@nailedbyterry)

THE ENTIRE ZOO

 "Why stop at cows when you can have the entire zoo on your nails?" Get wild with The Entire Zoo Nails. Elevate your nail game by incorporating various animal prints, including cow, for a playful and adventurous look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Natalie Hewitt (@smooch_nailsandtraining)

SHINY COW PRINT

"We're big fans of these borderline abstract cow nails. You can get this effect by using our mermaid or holographic nail powder." Add a touch of glamour with Shiny Cow Print Nails. Achieve a borderline abstract look using mermaid or holographic nail powder for a dazzling finish. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eleanor Szejner 🤍 (@beautybyelee)

MULTI-COLORED COW

 "Does anything about these cow nails make sense? Absolutely not. Do we still love everything about them? Absolutely yes." Embrace the unconventional with Multi-Colored Cow Nails. This design defies logic but captures hearts with its vibrant and eclectic mix of colors. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ✨Jade | 💅🏽Nail Artist & Educator |📍Wolverhampton✨ (@ooh.beautybyj)

VALENTINES COW NAILS

 "How perfect is that red heart in the middle of all that cow print? It flows so well that you can't help but love it." Celebrate love with Valentines Cow Nails. The red heart amidst the cow print adds a romantic touch to your manicure, creating a harmonious and lovable design. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐙𝐨𝐞̈ 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐬 (@nails.by.zo_)

PINK COW FRENCH

 "If you have a traditional French, there's no reason you shouldn't not add pink cow print to it. Right?" Elevate a traditional French manicure with Pink Cow French Tips. A playful addition of pink cow print brings a modern twist to a classic look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐙𝐨𝐞̈ 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐬 (@nails.by.zo_)

NEON COWS

 "We saw the green neon cow nails. Now it's time for multi-colored neon cow nails." Turn heads with Neon Cow Nails. Expand the neon trend with multi-colored cow print for a bold and electrifying nail design. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kiara Sky Nails Official (@kiaraskynails)

PINK COWS + PINK FRENCH

 "If you can't decide between pink cow print and pink French tips, just get them both. It'll still look cute." Indulge in cuteness overload with Pink Cows + Pink French. Combine the best of both worlds for an adorable and stylish nail design. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ✨Jade | 💅🏽Nail Artist & Educator |📍Wolverhampton✨ (@ooh.beautybyj) Explore the world of cow print nails and let your nails moo-ve with these delightful designs! Which one will you try first? Read the full article

[alfiejl]

What the Ravens really need to focus on

What the Ravens really need to focus on

What the Ravens really need to focus on All I hear is drama lately when it comes to the Baltimore Ravens. Mostly a bunch of slightly salty former Ravens’ receivers who are now more concerned about individual accomplishments than returning to the team for another shot at a ring. And my guy you hit it right on the nail…. https://t.co/ye3TcVkTmk — Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) February 23, 2021 Fans out…

[emcreatez]

Congratulations, you adorable, talented and fantastic bean!! 😘💜💙 / 🤟🏻 + Billy Lockett's Wide Eyed / ⚖️ + Which hurt more? Book!Malec breakup or Show!Malec breakup? / ✏️ + Could you draw baby/kid Magnus? 🥺 (Also, sorry for the lack of space... I can't use enter here when I'm on desktop 😭)

🙈🙈🙈🙈akdksksksk annie you are making me bluuuussshhh stop that! 💕💕

🤟🏻— ASL Cover

⚖️— Which hurt more Book!Malec break up or Show!Malec break up?

Definitely Show!Malec breakup for sheer performance alone. Harry and Matt killed that scene. (As they did every scene tbh). The way Magnus hands are shaking. The way Alec can’t even look at him like he looks like hes gunna physically combust. The little headshake/nose rub when Magnus goes to kiss Alec again. THE DESPERATION IN KISS ALONE! 😭😭😭😭 IT HURTSSSSS MEEEEEEEEE

The Book!Malec break up sucked, but honestly it was valid. Both of them needed the eye opener. Alec needed to see that his choices hurt Magnus as well as his behavior. And I am SO PROUD of Magnus for standing up for himself! 🙌🏻 But in the same breath Magnus needed the break up, not only for to validate himself, but to also realize that this can’t be a one sided relationship. Trust and communication is a two way street. So he needs to try and be more open with Alec.

Both hurt, but I can’t watch or see a gif of the Show!Malec break up without tearing up 😆

✏️— a sketch of a character of your choice

Ok, first of all, HOW HAVE I NOT DRAWN BABY MAGNUS YET?! WHAT AM I DOING WITH MY LIFE????? Annie. Thank you for this. Cuz. Wow.

LOOOK AT HIMMMMMMMM?????? I’m obsessed. I hope you like it! 🙈🙈🙈(Also I hope you can tell he’s holding magic lol didnt realize how hard that was gunna be without color 😅)

I hope you like everything!! Thank you so much!! 😘😘♥️♥️♥️

Emmy’s 1k Celebration 🪴

[96thdayofrage]

CRT is not what you think it is: Why we must prevent banning diversity topics in education |Opinion

Like many state legislatures that have been swept up into the wave of anti-Critical Race Theory rhetoric that has come to define the post-Trump presidency, House Bill 18, otherwise known as the Anti-CRT bill, has come to exemplify the mass hysteria that arises when politicians weaponize educational reform for political gain.

What is being said by republican representatives in Frankfort regarding CRT closely resembles what is being expressed amongst republicans on the local, state and national levels across this nation.

Framing CRT as a theoretical framework rooted in making "non-Black" students feel guilty because of their race has created a firestorm fueled by lies, half-truths, overt racism and willful ignorance regarding what exactly Critical Race Theory is.

To understand the very nature of the dialog being shared in Frankfort regarding CRT, I point to the words of Republican representatives currently serving in Frankfort.

Rep. Matt Lockett, R-Nicholasville, who falsely claims that "Critical Race Theory is identity-based Marxism," or that it teaches that the political and social system in the U.S. is based on race and labels those who are white as the oppressors and those who are Black as the oppressed."

Rep. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield, another state representative who has signaled support for HB18, claims that CRT doesn't teach history, but "the interpretation of history." The words of these representatives are reflective of an assault on curriculum examining diversity in this nation that has long been at the forefront of Republican politics since the passage of Brown vs. Board 1954.

In the article, "Who's afraid of critical race theory," legal scholar and one of the intellectual minds who developed Critical Race Theory Derek Bell, explained that CRT was and is a body of legal scholarship that is committed to the struggle against institutionalized racism within American society, by highlighting that racism has and is empowered through and by the legal system in this nation.

Emerging during the late 1970s and early 1980s, CRT became a tool by which legal scholars began to investigate and examine society and the judicial system through a racial lens. Legal scholars such as Derek Bell, Richard Delgado, Jean Stefancic and Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw began to question the true nature of progress for Black Americans in this nation since the end of the civil rights movement in the late 60s.

Although Black Americans had gained a quasi-level of equality before the judicial system, these legal scholars pointed to the fact that whites continued to wield and maintain a disproportionate degree of power in this nation, and it was the legal system that cloaked and reinforced the deep structural inequalities that have existed within this nation for centuries.

Kentucky is not the first state to propose a bill that would ban the use of Critical Race Theory in public colleges and universities. However, these laws would effectively undermine students' ability to engage in meaningful conversations about race, gender, sexuality and social justice leading to further division in the state.

This is the opposite of what I assume lawmakers, including Mr. Lockett, intended when proposing HB 18.

This attack on CRT is not the first time lawmakers have sought to ban the teaching of theories that they disagreed with. However, these attempts to ban the teaching of various theories and history has usually been found to infringe on academic freedom at the college and university level. Public schools, specifically higher education, have often been viewed as institutions that indoctrinate students with specific ways of thinking.

State legislators should not force universities and colleges to serve as their puppets and promote the preferred viewpoints of the state legislators. Higher education is a tool to help open students' minds and expand their horizons and students deserve to develop their own independent ideas. The proposal of HB 18 would essentially undercut students' ability to do so.

Students and teachers alike deserve the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about ideas and topics that are controversial. The HB 18 proposal seeks to ban what it calls “Critical Race Theory” in all public K-12 institutions and the state’s public colleges and universities.

However, as already noted, lawmakers have misunderstood the goals and definition of CRT. Instead, they are working to silence specific content they have decided to call CRT. In the state’s K-12 institutions, Critical Race Theory is not taught to students. Rather, Critical Race Theory is typically only taught to college students who are enrolled in certain graduate and professional level programs.

Therefore, allowing the HB18 bill to pass would silence specific topics in public schools, colleges and universities, ultimately harming students, teachers and all state citizens. Rather than trying to prohibit an often-misunderstood academic topic, the Kentucky state legislators should work to propose policies and laws that seek to unite Kentuckians and value our differences.

By allowing students to engage in discussions about diversity, students will be able to have open and honest conversations with their teachers and peers. Maybe then we can learn how to work towards developing true equality, rather than banning topics that we don’t understand and that scare us.

John Broadus is a second-year doctoral student in sociology at the University of Louisville.

Trisha Douin is a third-year doctoral student in sociology at the University of Louisville. Their studies focus on the sociology of race, class, and gender. They both reside in Lexington.

[onelatenight-longago]

It's not about what it is, It's about what it can become

Immediately after the Battle of Hogwarts Harry still tries to fight for what is right. With exhaustion growing from within and magic trying to push it's way out, it seems as though Harry will still have to face a few more challenges. He wants to end the fighting and help rebuild Hogwarts, but maybe, along the way he'll need someone to help him rebuild himself.

"Harry could still feel the sorrow settle into the edges of the room but there was something stronger, something more powerful that linger not just in all of them but in the castle as well, and that was hope"

Playlist on Spotify (Listen Here)

-Far From Home (The Raven) by Sam Tinnesz

-Mr. Rattlebone by Matt Maeson

-Moment's Silence (Common Tongue) by Hozier

-I Found by Amber Run

-NFWMB by Hozier

-Unconditional by Matt Maeson

-Sunlight by Hozier

-Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea (Stripped) by MISSIO

-Young & Free by Dermot Kennedy

-Make it Rain by Ed Sheeran

-Stone by Jaymes Young

-Run Baby Run by The Rigs

-Cliffy by Matt Maeson

-Half Light by BANNERS

-Adore by Dean Lewis

-Bloodstain by Wrabel

-Let Go by Dean Lewis

-Unknown (To You) by Jacob Banks

-Empty House by Billy Lockett

[littl3lock3tte]

little matt this little chris that

what about little lockette

exactly...like guys 😞 she's so under-rated I think we need more asks abt her

[pitchburgh]

MLB’s Pitcher Injury Clusterf*ck

A rush-job sprint of a season and an abbreviated spring training have left 29 of 30 teams with at least one pitcher on the IL, and over half with three or more.

(please note, this list does not include injuries categorized as “undisclosed” or “illness;” also, not every injury mentioned here was caused by the season's pacing. This is essentially a snapshot of the current IL, one heavily exacerbated by questionable planning.)

Austin Adams, Dario Agrazal, Chase Anderson, Justin Anderson, Rogelio Armenteros, Homer Bailey, Gerson Bautista, Cam Bedrosian, Tyler Beede, Joe Biagini, Ray Black, Matt Bowman, Silvino Bracho, John Brebbia, Brandon Brennan, Nick Burdi, Brock Burke, Jose Castillo, Sam Coonrod, Kyle Crick, Wade Davis, Chris Devenski, Yennsy Diaz, Seranthony Dominguez, Roenis Elias, Anderson Espinoza, Michael Feliz, Ken Giles, Kendall Graveman, Foster Griffin, Robert Gsellman, Cole Hamels, Will Harris, Hunter Harvey, Rich Hill, Clay Holmes, Tommy Kahnle, Mitch Keller, Corey Kluber, Jimmy Lambert, Peter Lambert, Jose Leclerc, Zack Littell, Walker Lockett, Reynaldo Lopez, Corbin Martin, Miles Mikolas, Wade Miley, Rafael Montero, Mike Montgomery, Reyes Moronta, Andres Munoz, Jimmy Nelson, James Norwood, Scott Oberg, Jake Odorizzi, Shohei Ohtani, Roberto Osuna, Brad Peacock, Dillon Peters, Phil Pfeifer, Colin Poche, Austin Pruitt, A.J. Puk, Jose Quintana, David Robertson, Carlos Rodon, Randy Rosario, Chris Sale, Max Scherzer, Luis Severino, Drew Smyly, Mike Soroka, Glenn Sparkman, Drew Steckenrider, Robert Stephenson, Stephen Strasburg, Marcus Stroman, Noah Syndergaard, Dillon Tate, Jose Urquidy, Justin Verlander, Jeremy Walker, Jacob Webb, Jordan Weems, Brad Wieck, Trey Wingenter, Alex Wood, Jordan Zimmermann

[transienturl]

Q: How much do I know about sports off the top of my head? I’m bored, so let’s find out.

NFL:

NFC West (one of the strongest divisions ever):

Seattle Seahawks. Key (and less-key) players: Russell Wilson (QB), DK Metcalf (WR), Tyler Lockett (WR), Freddie Swain (WR), Greg Olsen (TE), Colby Parkinson (TE), Damien Lewis (G), Duane Brown (T), Ethan Pocic (C, I think?), Chris Carson (RB), Rashaad Penny (RB), Travis Homer (RB), Michael Dickson (P), help what’s the kicker’s name, Jamal Adams (S), Quandre Diggs (S), Bobby Wagner (LB), KJ Wright (LB), Jordyn Brooks (LB), Poona Ford (DI), Jarran Reed (defensive... line somewhere), Shaquill Griffon (CB), Quinton Jefferson (CB), Tre Flowers (CB), Benson Mayowa (DE), Carlos Dunlap (DE), Alton Robinson (DE), Shaquem Griffon (DE), god I can’t remember the new slot corner but he’s pretty good I think. Coach: Pete Carroll. OC: Brian Schottenheimer. DC: Ken Norton, Jr. GM: John Schneider. Owner: Jody Allen. Notes: Every game is close. Used to always run, but this year always throws. Quarterback is basically magic. Defense is severely lacking. My home team, obviously.

San Francisco 49ers. Key players: Jimmy Garoppolo (QB), George Kittle (TE), many fast running backs, Raheem Mostert is one of them, Trent Williams (T), Richard Sherman (CB), Nick Bosa (DE). Coach: Kyle Shanahan. Notes: Running game scheme is a work of staggering genius. Best player is a tight end for some reason. Went to the Super Bowl last year.

Arizona Cardinals. Key players: Kyler Murray (QB), Larry Fitzgerald (WR), DeAndre Hopkins (WR), Christian Kirk (WR), Budda Baker (S), Patrick Peterson (CB). Coach: Kliff Kingsbury. Notes: Runs many wide receivers, in scheme Kingsbury got from coaching college. Used to be bad, but getting better each year. Kyler is very small.

Los Angeles Rams. Key players: Jared Goff (QB), Cooper Kupp (WR), Andrew Whitworth (T), Darrell Henderson (RB), Aaron Donald (DI), Johnny Hekker (P). Coach: Sean McVay. DC: Used to be Wade Phillips, but not anymore. Notes: Runs a lot of plays from the same formation. Coach is very smart. Made the Super Bowl two years ago. Best player is a defensive tackle, for some reason.

NFC East (the worst division in NFL history):

New York Giants. Key players: Daniel Jones (QB), Saquon Barkley (RB). Coach: Joe, uh... Douglas. GM: Dave Gettleman. Notes: Spent a huge amount of draft capital on players the numbers said weren’t worth it. Seems accurate.

Philadelphia Eagles. Key players: Carson Wentz (QB), Jalen Hurts (backup QB), literally everyone else is injured. Oh, Jason Peters (T). Coach: Doug Peterson. GM: Howie Roseman. Notes: Everyone is injured. Everyone. Went to the Super Bowl 3 years ago and won with their backup QB.

Dallas Cowboys. Key players: Dak Prescott (QB, injured), Andy Dalton (backup QB, injured), No one of note (third-string QB), Amari Cooper (WR), CeeDee Lamb (WR), Ezekiel Elliott (RB), Leighton Vander Esch (LB), Greg Zuerlein (K), I could probably name more if I tried hard enough. Coach: Mike McCarthy. GM: Jerry Jones. Owner: Also Jerry Jones. Notes: Every year they have good players and lose anyway. Paid their running back instead of their quarterback. Also, now they have no healthy quarterback.

Washington [used to have a racist name]. Key players: Dwayne Haskins (benched QB), Alex Smith (QB... whose leg does not work), Kyle Allen (QB), Terry McLaurin (WR), Chase Young (DE), Montez Sweat (DE). Coach: Ron Rivera. Owner: Dan Snyder, who is the worst human being in the NFL, and that is saying a lot. Notes: No one cares about the football, Dan Snyder should be in jail. Also, Ron Rivera has cancer and Alex Smith’s leg injury almost killed him, so those guys deserve better.

NFC North:

Detroit Lions. Key Players: Matthew Stafford (QB), um, I should remember some more. Jeff Okudah (CB). Coach: Matt Patricia. Notes: Stafford deserves better. Patricia keeps signing ex-Patriots players, and it doesn’t work, presumably because the good ones are current-Patriots-players.

Minnesota Vikings. Key players: Kirk Cousins (QB), Adam Thielen (WR), Justin Jefferson (WR), Dalvin Cook (RB), many good defensive players whose names I don’t know. Coach: Mike Zimmer. Notes: Historically a good defense and just missing a competent QB. Paid a lot for an average QB; defense sucks now for some reason. Also, runs a lot.

Chicago Bears. Key Players: Mitchell Trubisky (QB), Nick Foles (QB), Allen Robinson (WR), Khalil Mack (DE). Coach: Matt Nagy. Notes: Has been wasting great defensive performances with poor to average quarterback play since World War II.

Green Bay Packers. Key Players: Aaron Rodgers (QB), Davante Adams (WR), Allan Lazard (WR), Aaron Jones (RB), Jamaal Williams (RB), Robert Tonyan (TE), David Bakhtiari (T), Za’Darius Smith (DE), Preston Smith (DE). Coach: Matt LaFleur. GM: Brian Gutekunst. Owner: “The fans.” Notes: Has started a hall-of-famer at quarterback every season since before you were born. Winning big but the analytics say they’re getting a bit lucky lately.

NFC South:

Atlanta Falcons. Key players: Matt Ryan (QB), Julio Jones (WR), I forgot the new WR’s name but he looks legit, Todd Gurley (RB). Coach that was recently fired: Dan Quinn. Notes: Have become known for inexplicably blowing enormous leads late in games. It’s quite funny, at this point.

New Orleans Saints. Key players: Drew Brees (QB), Michael Thomas (WR), Alvin Kamara (RB), Taysom Hill (listed as backup QB but just kinda does weird shit on offense), Jameis Winston (backup QB), Cam Jordan (DE), I should remember the cornerback’s name. Coach: Sean Payton. Notes: Known for having tons of talent every year, salary cap be damned, and then losing in heartbreaking fashion in the playoffs. Brees is getting old.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Key players: Tom Brady (QB), Mike Evans (WR), Chris Godwin (WR), this one WR who can go eat shit, Rob Gronkowski (TE), Antoine Winfield Jr (S), Vita Vea (DI). Coach: Bruce Arians. Notes: Signed Tom Brady. It’s working pretty well. Defense is top-tier. The most balanced team.

god, who is the other NFC south team, uh...  hold on, lemme get back to you.

AFC North:

Baltimore Ravens

Pittsburgh Steelers

Cleveland Browns

um... Cincinnati Bengals? Maybe?

AFC East:

New York Jets

New England Patriots

Miami Dolphins

Buffalo Bills

AFC South:

Houston Texans

Jacksonville Jaguars

Tennessee Titans

uhh... Indianapolis Colts.

AFC West:

Denver Broncos

Kansas City (I think this name should be changed too, honestly)

Las Vegas Raiders

I guess this must be the Los Angeles Chargers?

Oh, so the other NFC South team is the Carolina Panthers. Of course. Key players: Teddy Bridgewater (QB), Christian McCaffrey (RB and also arguably their best receiver), Yetur Gross-Matos (DE). Coach: Matt Rhule. Notes: Rebuilding their team this year, but quietly doing pretty well, considering.

Alright, I’m gonna stop there. Didn’t even get to the other half of the NFL, let alone started to try and list NBA/MLB/NHL teams, which would have gone extremely poorly. Story for another day.

Also, uh, yeah, this is a normal amount to know about football as someone who doesn’t watch football, oooobviously...

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elephant - Official Trailer from Damian Paul Daniel on Vimeo.

elephant is a short film about Nicole, a woman in her late 30s who appears to have it all; a caring husband, two children and a good job. But Nicole is suffering from a crippling depression that, due to the stigma attached to mental illness, she is trying to keep secret. Set over 24 hours, The Elephant shows how a series of otherwise minor events, coupled with Nicole’s dissociation from family and friends, lead her to a state of utter desperation.

Director: Gladys San Juan

Written By: Noella Mingo

Producers: Kara Lockett Noella Mingo Damian Paul Daniel

Cast: Nicole - Madeline Appiah Danny - Jude Owusu Jasmine - Reya Brown Ethan - Seyi Andes-Pelumi Caroline - Alexia Khadime Nicole's Mum - Ivy Davies

Cinematography: Damian Paul Daniel

Editor: Beaumont Loewenthal

Sound Recordist: Ray Lyttleton

Original Music: Joe Dworniak

Sound Design: Riverfish Music

Make Up Design: Allison Edwards

Costume Design: Noella Mingo

Art Design: Lisa Muller

Colourist: Paul Dean

1st AD: Andrew Newsome

Make Up Artist: Lou Blake

Focus Puller: Andy Hill

Clapper Loader: Rhys Warren

2nd Camera Assistant: Jonathan Boyd

Camera Trainee: Anna Krezel

Script Supervisor: Matt Armstrong Anna Risola

Catering: Erica Steenkamp@ Bluebelle Cafe Penge

Big big thanks: Michael Howell & Leon Powell@Aim Image, Roger Harlow@Cinelab, Samuel Clarke@Kodak, SLV, Martin McKean, Owen Scurfield, Jane & Jon Daniel, Susannah, Jim, Sophie and Sam Hutchison, James McCarthy, Sonita Alleyne, Delyth Thomas, Stefan Stuckert, Becky Way, Craig Griffith, Betty Pondikakis, Central Film School

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I've got to say that out of all the Malec moments throughout all three seasons, the moment in 02x18 was one of my all-time favourites. Their little chuckles as they stumbled towards the bed while trying to undress one another, Alec reassuring Magnus that his warlock mark is beautiful and overall the whole scene was just too damn beautiful and so vulnerable, with Billy Lockett's Wide Eyed playing in the background, it was just too perfect, Harry's and Matt's acting was spot-on, I cannot describe the feeling with words, but it was so touching and I love coming back to that scene. Other favourite Malec scenes include Malec babysitting Madzie and the proposal scene in 03x20, and I can't forget to mention their wedding because they've been through so much and they deserve all the things in the world. They bring out the best in each other and, what else can I say, they are meant to be.

(sorry for getting so sappy and spamming my blog with shadowhunters continuously, my hyperfixations are out of control again)