#Rex pearson

[zeddunes27]

¿es real la tierra perdida en el universo de hilda?, ¿sera leyenda o real? 🐊

Hilda + Land of the lost "Crossover"

Follow me on twitter:⬇️

https://twitter.com/Zeddunes27

[swooning-skulls]

--- character list

blue - currently interested | red - not taking requests | green - no romance | pink - yandere allowed

i will occasionally write characters not on this list, that doesn't mean they will be requestable.

{...live action...}

BULLET TRAIN: Lemon, Tangerine, The Father, The Wolf

COMMUNITY: Jeff Winger, Britta Perry, Annie Edison, Abed Nadir, Troy Barnes, Shirley Bennett, Ben Chang, Dean Craig Pelton

WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS: ---coming soon

YOU: Joe Goldberg, Peach Salinger, Guinevere Beck, Candace Stone, Love Quinn, Forty Quinn, Delilah Alves

YELLOWJACKETS: ---coming soon

FALLOUT: Lucy MacLean, Norman MacLean, Chet, Maximus, Thaddeus, Cooper Howard, Lee Moldaver, Bud Askins, Henry "Hank" McLean, Betty Pearson

{...animation...}

A.N.) depending on the continuity, i may decline romantic requests for scooby-doo characters since they're not adults in all continuities.

SCOOBY-DOO (all except hbo velma): Norville "Shaggy" Rogers, Scoobert "Scooby-Doo" Doobert, Fred Jones, Velma Dinkley, Daphne Blake, Thorn, Luna, Dusk, Vincent van Ghoul

G1 MONSTER HIGH: Frankie Stein, Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura, Lagoona Blue, Cleo de Nile, Ghoulia Yelps, Deuce Gorgon, Clawd Wolf, Toralei Stripe, Scarah Screams, Abbey Bominable, Spectra Vondergeist, Operetta, Venus McFlytrap, C.A. Cupid, Nefera de Nile, Mr. D'eath, G. Reaper, Ms. Kindergrubber, Mr. Rotter, Mr. Where

G3 MONSTER HIGH: ---coming soon

SONIC BOOM: ---coming soon

LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS: ---coming soon

{...video games...}

MARIO FRANCHISE: Mario, Luigi, Pauline, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Princess Rosalina, Yoshi, Bridette, Bowser, King Boo, Wario, Waluigi, Vivian, Goombella, Madame Flurrie, Lady Bow

CLASSIC SONIC FRANCHISE: ---coming soon

MODERN SONIC FRANCHISE: ---coming soon

FALLOUT NEW VEGAS: Courier 6, Arcade Gannon, Craig Boone, Lily Bowen, Raul Tejada, Sharon Cassidy, Veronica Santangelo, ED-E, Rex, Christine Royce, Dean Domino, Joshua Graham, Benny 'Gecko', Legate Lanius, Robert House, Ulysses (MORE COMING SOON)

FALLOUT 3: The Lone Wanderer, Butch Deloria, Charon, Clover, Cross, Dogmeat, Fawkes, Jericho, RL-3 (MORE COMING SOON)

FALLOUT 4: Nate, Nora, Cait, Codsworth, Curie, Danse, Deacon, Dogmeat, John Handcock, Nick Valentine, Piper Wright, Preston Garvey, Ada, Old Longfellow, Porter Gage, Bobbi No-Nose, Desdemona, Erikson, Ham, Irma, Kent Connolly, KL-E-0, Pickman, Red Tourette, Swan, Tinker Tom, Travis Miles, Vault-Tec Rep, Whitechapel Charlie (MORE COMING SOON)

COD: COLD WAR: Bell, Russell Adler, Lawrence Sims, Frank Woods, Alex Mason, Dimitri Belikov, Perseus, Vikhor "Stich" Kuzmin

RAINBOW SIX SIEGE: ---coming soon

APEX LEGENDS: ---coming soon

OVERWATCH: Soldier 76, Reinhardt, Sojourn, Mercy, Winston, Tracer, Genji, Mei, Brigitte, Echo, Lucio, Pharah, Zarya, D.Va, Baptiste, Bastion, Doomfist, Moria, Reaper, Widowmaker, Sombra, Sigma, Ramattra, Junker Queen, Roadhog, Junkrat, Wrecking Ball, Hanzo, Ashe, B.O.B., Symmetra, Lifeweaver, Zenyatta, Orisa, Illari , Venture

{...books...}

---NA:

[cupiidskiss]

VDL gang as bunnies

dutch - dutch rabbit

hosea - belgian hare

arthur - rex

john - silver fox

charles - flemish giant

jaiver - cinnamon

micah bell - golden glavcot

bill williamson - english lop

sean - lionhead

lenny - havana

sadie - rhineland

kieran - beige

uncle - californian

reverend - lionhead

grimshaw - beveren

karen - french lop

tilly - mini rex

marybeth - english spot

abigail - himalayan

jack - mini lop

molly - harlequin

trelawny - blanc de hotot

pearson - angora

strauss - really mangy jack rabbit

[chaotic-history]

what are some books on voltaire you recommend for people who don’t know much about him? i’ve only read candide and know some of his philosophies but i want to know about his personal life and all his shenanigans he got up to

Hey Anon!

So the only ones I've actually read that I'd recommend would be Voltaire Almighty by Roger Pearson and Voltaire: a Life by Ian Davidson. Davidson's is.. I don't like it and I'm very much hesitating to recommend it. But iirc it cites pretty well, and I definitely learned things from it.

The two other biographies I'd recommend are Voltaire by Theodore Besterman and Voltaire et son Temps by René Pomeau, which has a 5 vol version and a more recent 2 vol version. Most of the other biographies I've read cite back to these, and Besterman had access to a lot of material that's not public (iirc he was the one who found the letters between V and Mme Denis, though I may be wrong).

I'd also recommend David Wootton; he hasn't written a full bio but his paper Unhappy Voltaire: or I Shall Never Get Over it as Long as I Live talks about his claim of csa at Louis le Grand and also the possibility that he was bi (there's like a 5% chance I'm mixing up different papers here. it def talks about the LLG stuff though), which a lot of biographies tend to ignore or kind of skip over. I used to have a link to the paper but unfortunately it's broken.

Also if you can read French, wikisource is a great resource as well; they have his correspondance from 1711 to 1767: https://fr.m.wikisource.org/wiki/Correspondance_de_Voltaire/Correspondants/1711-1735

And if you want to read more stuff V wrote, Letters on England/Lettres Philosophiques is one of my personal favorites, along with Zadig and the Poème sur la Désastre de Lisbon.

@tabellae-rex-in-sui @your-disobedient-servant if you have anything to add?

[facial-hair-fight]

The brackets are here!

Much like @blue-character-brawl, the 128 characters that made it in have been split into four brackets, where the four winners will fight in the semi-finals, and then the winners of those will fight in the finals to find out who the best character in fiction with facial hair is! Brackets will last 24 hours (except for the finals) and the first set of polls will be posted on April 26 between 4:00 and 4:30 PM EST! Here are the matchups:

Bracket 1

Matt (Wii Sports) VS. Saburo (Wii Sports)

Rockhopper (Club Penguin) VS. Sensei (Club Penguin)

Mario (Super Mario) VS. Wario (Super Mario)

Luigi (Super Mario) VS. Waluigi (Super Mario)

Toadsworth (Super Mario) VS. Penguru (Super Mario Galaxy)

Cranky Kong (Donkey Kong) VS. Bluster Kong (Donkey Kong)

Vitruvius (The Lego Movie) VS. Sandy (Lego Monkie Kid)

Rex Fury (Lego City Undercover) VS. Forrest Blackwell (Lego City Undercover)

Dr. Coomer (HLVRAI) VS. Gordon Freeman (Half-Life)

Colonel Mustard (Clue) VS. Mr. Monopoly (Monopoly)

War Doctor (Doctor Who) VS. Wilfred Mott (Doctor Who)

i Tony Stark (Marvel) VS. Steve Rogers (Avengers: Infinity War)

Stephen Strange (Marvel) VS. J Jonah Jameson (Spider-Man)

Grandpa Fletcher (Phineas and Ferb) VS. Balthazar Cavendish (Milo Murphy’s Law)

2nd Dimension Doofenshmirtz (Phineas and Ferb) VS. Major Monogram (Phineas and Ferb)

Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars) VS. Count Dooku (Star Wars)

Bracket 2

Ganondorf (Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) VS. Dr. Eggman (Sonic the Hedgehog)

Wilford Warfstache (Markiplier) VS. Old Mark (In Space With Markiplier)

Oliver Queen (DC Comics) VS. Mobius (Loki)

Ron Swanson (Parks and Recreation) VS. Stanley Hudson (The Office)

M. Rasmodius (Stardew Valley) VS. Gus (Stardew Valley)

Lewis (Stardew Valley) VS. Linus (Stardew Valley)

Chief Bookem (Kirby: Right Back At Ya!) VS. Mayor Len Blustergas (Kirby: Right Back At Ya!)

Top Chef (Deltarune) VS. Asgore Dreemurr (Undertale)

Senshi (Dungeon Meshi) VS. Mustache Girl (A Hat in Time)

Santa Claus (Christmas) VS. Julius Pringle (Pringles)

Present Mic (My Hero Academia) VS. Edward Newgate (One Piece)

Drayden (Pokémon) VS. Kamado (Pokémon)

Cirdan (Lord of the Rings) VS. Gimli (Lord of the Rings)

Alex Louis Armstrong (Fullmetal Alchemist) VS. King Bradley (Fullmetal Alchemist)

Richie Tozier (It) VS. Murray Bauman (Stranger Things)

Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) VS. Jasper Beardly (The Simpsons)

Bracket 3

Warden Blackwall (Dragon Age Inquisition) VS. Dorian Pavus (Dragon Age Inquisition)

Pops (Regular Show) VS. Alex Dorpenberger (Close Enough)

Kili (The Hobbit) VS. Bofur (The Hobbit)

Alador Blight (The Owl House) VS. Phillip Wittebane (The Owl House)

Iknik Blackstone Varrick (Avatar: Legend of Korra) VS. Iroh (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

Murro Morton (Identity V) VS. Percy (Identity V)

Jeff Winger (Community) VS. Gregory House (House MD)

Rico Rodriguez (Just Cause) VS. Tom Sheldon (Just Cause)

King Triton (The Little Mermaid) VS. Frozone (The Incredibles)

Harry Du Bois (Disco Elysium) VS. Kim Kitsuragi (Disco Elysium)

Gashu Satou (Your Turn To Die) VS. Hades (Hades)

Kogoro Mouri (Detective Conan) VS. Shaggy Rogers (Scooby-Doo)

Ted Lasso (Ted Lasso) VS. John Wick (John Wick)

Otokichi Shirabe (Suite Precure) VS. Asuma Sarutobi (Naruto)

Gomez Addams (The Addams Family) VS. Frederick Loren (House on Haunted Hill)

Cap’n Cuttlefish (Splatoon) VS. Lionel (Animal Crossing

Bracket 4

Abe Lincoln (Clone High) VS. Rex Mohs (Scott The Woz)

Hercule Poirot (Poirot) VS. Seneca Crane (The Hunger Games)

Bob Zanotto (Psychonauts) VS. William Riker (Star Trek)

Alexsandr Kallus (Star Wars) VS. Steve (Minecraft)

Sea Hawk (She-Ra) VS. Boris Badenov (Rocky and Bullwinkle)

Victor Sullivan (Uncharted) VS. Yosemite Sam (Looney Toons)

Thorin Oakenshield (The Hobbit) VS. Qui-Gon Jinn (Star Wars)

Din Djarin (Star Wars) VS. Alec Hardy (Broadchurch)

Buford Tannen (Back To The Future) VS. Scott Howard (Teen wolf)

Halt O’Carrick (Ranger’s Apprentice) VS. Jack Pearson (This Is Us)

Thomas Magnum (Magnum PI) VS. Dedue Molinaro (Fire Emblem)

Barbarian (Clash of Clans) VS. Adam Jensen (Deus Ex: Mankind Divided)

Remus Sanders (Sanders Sides) VS. Grandpa Harley (Homestuck)

Massimo Marcovaldo (Luca) VS. Dr. Erasmus Craven (The Raven)

Toki Wartooth (Metalocalypse) VS. Richard Kimble (The Fugitive)

Deputy Dewey Riley (Scream) VS. Walter White (Breaking Bad)

[kwebtv]

Rhodes - BBC One - September 15, 1996 - December 3, 1996

Period Drama (8 Episodes)

Running Time: 60 minutes

Stars:

Martin Shaw as Cecil John Rhodes

Joe Shaw as Young Cecil Rhodes

Ken Stott as Barney Barnato

Frances Barber as Princess Catherine Radziwill

Neil Pearson as Leander Starr Jameson

Oliver Cotton as Joseph Chamberlain

Ron Smerczak as Edward Arthur Maund

Frantz Dobrowsky as Alfred Beit

Paul Slabolepzi as Frederick Selous

Philip Godawa as John X. Merriman

Owen Dell as Robert Coryndon

Nicky Rebelo as Solomon Joel

Margaret Heale as Queen Victoria

Rex Garner as Henry Loch

Ken Stott as Barney Barnato

Washington Xisolo as Lobengula

Carel Trichardt as Paul Kruger

Ian Roberts as Johannes Wilhelm Colenbrander

[fuzzysparrow]

Which daily British newspaper has featured the cartoon strip 'Rupert Bear' since 1920?

'Rupert Bear' is a children's comic strip created by artist Mary Tourtel that has appeared in the 'Daily Express' newspaper since 8th November 1920. The strip is published daily, with many being combined and printed as books. The main character has also appeared in several television series. In 1935, the illustrator Alfred Bestall took over the 'Rupert Bear' strips until the 1960s, after which many other artists and writers continued the series.

Rupert is an anthropomorphic bear who lives in Nutwood, a fictional idyllic English village. He always wears a red jumper and bright yellow checked trousers and a scarf. He was originally depicted as a brown bear, but this changed to white to save on printing costs. There are many other animals in the 'Ruper Bear' stories, including Bill Badger, Edward Trunk (an elephant), Freddy and Ferdy Fox, and Reggie and Rex Rabbit. The series usually features adventures in magical, exotic lands but always ends with Rupert safely back in Nutwood.

The 'Daily Express' is a British tabloid newspaper that was founded in 1900 by Sir Arthur Pearson. It is currently owned by Reach plc, which also publishes other national newspapers.

[magpiejay1234]

Episode 30.

This episode is written by Shin Yoshida.

Episode begins with Crow taking a bunch of cards from Security's storage, while Security tries to mess with Blackbird.

Crow's early Blackwings have a Dark Signer-esque theme going with them due to his earlier prototype being planned to be the final boss. This is not a set up for anything here, it is just Konami being lazy, and not fixing things after the concept has been changed. His later Blackbirds will not have this visual look, though Jack's later cards will due to Red Nova episodes.

Rex, and Yusei talk about the abstract concept of D-Wheeling, then we cut to Security taking Blackbird. Its backstory with Pearson will not be revealed until S4, here it is just a cool customized D-Wheel.

Crow runs through the detection lasers, and leaves with Blackbird.

The Security officer challanges Crow to a Duel in order to not to disappoint Ushio. I don't know if this is the same officer from the Lua episode written by Tomioka. VA seems different.

Security officers are shocked Crow can use a Trap from hand.

As Security officers chase him, Crow glides with Blackbird. This shot will be used for Blackbird Close.

We cut to Ushio, and Mikage. Mikage explains the situation to Ushio.

Ushio wants to use the footage as evidence to capture Carly, but Mikage states if it is used it will be the end of him, and Jack.

Crow meets up with the kids. He sees Yusei being announced as the new King (morning news rerun I guess).

Rex explains the lore of Crimson Dragon, Yusei asks Rex if he expects him to believe in something occult. This is a bit weird considering Yusei has been accepting all these stuff until now.

During Rex's narration, he talks about the door to underworld as a reference to Millennium World arc of DM, we see Ruka in pain during sleep.

The narration showcases five Signer Dragons including Life Stream fighting against five Earthbound Immortals. Rex, and Bommer's associated Earthbound Immortals are not here, obviously neither is Red Nova. In Bommer's case, since his episodes are Episodes 51-53, they were likely written after the first 24 episodes of this arc, as the /Assault Mode special was also part of the S1's production. In Rex's case, this is also obviously true, since this sequence is taking place inside Ruka's dream.

The match-ups here, besides Kiryu vs. Yusei, do not match the actual Duels. So there isn't any foreshadowing here.

Rex then explains the Zero Reverse incident. With the incident, Nazca lines resonated. Rex states Old Momentum Reactor has become the gateway to underworld, and he held the Fortune Cup to gather the Signers.

Rex states the fifth Signer will eventually appear, and showcases Yusei's D-Wheel in cargo carried by a plane, and says the Unmei word, so you know this is a Shin Yoshida episode.

The three Dark Signers appear near Old Momentum. Rutger calls it a foolish ritual tower, setting up the fact they plan to use many people as sacrifice.

We see Jack waking up in Carly's apartment. Mikage, and Ushio appear, and demand Jack back. Jack states he wanted her help. Jack demands them to leave. As they leave, Jack states he wants to be alone to Carly.

Yusei jumps from the plane to Satellite, and sees Crow. Episode ends.

[abcnewspr]

ABC NEWS’ ‘SUPERSTAR’ SERIES PROFILES ACTRESS AND COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND REBA MCENTIRE

Star Studded Program Features Interviews With Some of Country Music’s Biggest Names

‘Superstar: Reba McEntire’ Airs Thursday, Dec. 8 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC  

*ABC News  

She is the “Queen of Country.” Known for her red hair and sassy style, Reba McEntire is one of the most successful female recording artists in country music history. From her humble beginnings on an Oklahoma cattle ranch to her rise as one of country music’s most influential stars, this one-hour special explores the experiences, triumphs and losses that made Reba McEntire a household name. Reba broke barriers and built an entertainment empire by expanding her career to movies, the Broadway stage and television. Rare childhood photos and intimate behind-the-scenes videos reveal her story of grit and determination in a male-dominated industry. The program also sheds light on her current relationship with “Big Sky” co-star Rex Linn, and new details of how she dealt with the tragic plane crash that ended the lives of her tour manager and seven members of her band.

The star-studded TV event features interviews with artists that know and admire Reba, including Carrie Underwood, Wynonna Judd, Vince Gill, Melissa Peterman, Tony Brown, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Nick Jonas, Darius Rucker, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Dolly Parton and Kristin Chenoweth. “Superstar: Reba McEntire” airs Thursday, Dec. 8 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC, available next day on Hulu.

“Superstar” is produced by ABC News. David Sloan is senior executive producer. Muriel Pearson is executive producer.

*COPYRIGHT ©2021 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. All photography is copyrighted material and is for editorial use only. Images are not to be archived, altered, duplicated, resold, retransmitted or used for any other purposes without written permission of ABC. Images are distributed to the press in order to publicize current programming. Any other usage must be licensed. Photos posted for Web use must be at the low resolution of 72dpi, no larger than 2x3 in size.

For more information, follow ABC News PR on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

-- ABC --

[rexpearson]

Who Was Your Best Friend During Lockdown? Just me and my dog Ben, best friend during lockdown 🐶 #yougotafriendinme #guitarcover #labrador

[graphicpolicy]

Pantera and Z2 Celebrate 30 Years of Vulgar Display of Power with a Graphic Novel

Pantera and Z2 Celebrate 30 Years of Vulgar Display of Power with a Graphic Novel #comics #comicbooks #pantera

Z2 Comics reaches “a new level” in 2022 with the release of an ambitious graphic anthology paying tribute to one of the biggest bands in the history of heavy metal, whose innovative fusion of groove and hardcore served as one of the defining sounds of the 1990s: Pantera! The Vulgar Display of Power graphic novel unites famous fans of the band throughout comics and music to team up on adaptations…

[swanlake1998]

katlyn addison and rex tilton photographed performing as the sugar plum fairy and her cavalier in the nutcracker by beau pearson

[seattlemysterybooks]

ebay

October 1946 issue

Rex Stout - Introduction   

Leslie Charteris, “Operation Luella”, (Simon Templar/The Saint) 

Carter Dickson, “Error at Daybreak” (Colonel March), The Strand Magazine, July 1938    

Dorothy L. Sayers, “The Entertaining Episode of the Article in Question” (Lord Peter Wimsey), Pearson’s Magazine, October 1925    

Eric Ambler, “The Army of the Shadows", The Queen’s Book of the Red Cross, London: Hodder & Stroughton, 1939    

Kenneth L. Roberts, “The Bottle Mine", Antiquamania, Doubleday, Doran, 1928  

Louis Paul, “The Calling Cards of Mr. Engle", Esquire, 1941    

Ray Bradbury, “Skeleton”, Weird Tales, September 1945    

Leslie T. White, “Hangin’” (Crazy Benny), Collier’s, November 26 ,1938    

Will Payne, “One Chance in a Million", The American Magazine, December 1931

Seattle Mystery Bookshop  

[lovelyballetandmore]

Chase O'Connell | Hadriel Diniz | Adrian Fry | Rex Tilton | Ballet West | Photo by Beau Pearson

[masterjedilenawrites]

My guy, can I just say that I LOVE your writing? Its absolutely amazing and wholesome! speaking of wholesome, could I maybe request the clones with an s/o who wants a child? Or maybe the clones as fathers?

Wow thank you, I'm flailing on the floor from these compliments! Glad to provide some wholesome content for the fandom in these trying times... #bringcrosshairhome

I just did a Clones with pregnant S/O request, so here's Clones as fathers...

Cody is a dutiful father. He takes the job seriously right from the start, seamlessly readjusting his life to include his child as if they'd always been there. He'll take any opportunity to teach his child all the important things, from hands-on tasks like fixing a speeder or shooting a blaster, to more abstract concepts like being polite to strangers and apologizing when in the wrong. When he has to choose work over home, he makes up for it with extra attention when he returns.

Rex is a super-dad. His kids look up to him their entire lives, believing he really is a superhero. Think Jack Pearson from This is Us. He'll dress up for tea parties, and listen to the same stories over and over, and chauffeur them and their friends around town, and help with homework, and lend them money for when they go on their first date.... He's tired all the time, but he never lets it show. He and his S/O are partners in this endeavor; their teamwork is admirable and enviable.

Wolffe is a private dad. He keeps his family life separate, that way he can be the tough leader he needs to be in battle, and then let all of that go when he returns home. He's a secret softie and only his S/O and child ever see that side of him. They have him wrapped around their finger; he knows this, and loves it. There isn't a single thing he wouldn't do for either of them. They are his world. He gets sentimental about a lot of things and doesn't like how fast his baby grows up.

Fox is a doting father. He'd spoil the shit out of his kids. Sneaking candy when their mom says no, buying the toy they secretly eyed in the store, letting them stay up late and watch him clean his armor. He gets in trouble with his S/O a lot, but he can't help it. He wants to give his kids the entire galaxy. He can discipline them when necessary, and because he only does so sparingly, his kids take it seriously and never act that way again. He thinks they are just perfect.

Fives is a proud dad. Everything his children do is amazing. He keeps every last drawing or craft they make for him. He recounts every milestone of their lives to his brothers. He cries over them a lot. He is just in awe of how they grow up, all their strength and potential and innocence, he just eats it up. He definitely wears T-Shirts that have puns of the word dad in it, so anyone who sees him knows who he is. It's the most important part of his life, far more than being a soldier.

Echo is a nurturing father. He is very concerned with the health and happiness of his child. He's more nervous when they're young, wondering if they're behind in their development or whether their runny nose is a sign of something more serious. He's more comfortable when they get older, letting them do more on their own. He's big on communication and uses little codewords. Like, Cover-fire means he needs them to just do as they're told. DMZ means they're free to speak their mind, no judgement. Retreat means they need to rethink their bad attitude and apologize.

Jesse is a hip dad. He doesn't try to be, he just is. He never really let go of that part of himself after becoming a father, listening to certain kinds of music or having a fun night out. He doesn't set a lot of rules; in fact, he openly allows certain things that other parents might balk at. He figures it's better for them to experience these things in the safety of their home, rather than doing it behind his back and getting hurt. His kids like their cool dad, they're never embarrassed.

Kix is an affectionate father. His favorite thing in the whole galaxy is coming home to his children tackling him with hugs and kisses. He might coddle in the early years, letting them sleep in his bed or carrying them around everywhere. But as they grow, he's more encouraging of their independence, so long as they still let him hug them whenever he wants. He's also obsessed with health; totally the dad who never lets them eat any sugar or watch TV if the sun's still shining.

Tup is a timid dad. He second-guesses himself a lot, wondering if he made the right decisions or said the right things to his child. He does his best to learn and catch on to the best way to go about things, but it seems as soon as he's finally comfortable, his child has grown up or moved on to the next phase and he has to start over. He is best during the quiet moments of his child's life: reading stories before bed, giggling during bathtime, comforting a broken heart...

Dogma is a responsible father. He prioritizes rules over all else, but puts a lot of thought and care into crafting them. And he's created a lot of rules for himself, too. Things like always wishing them good-night, even when he's away on missions. Or never expressing his frustration in front of them. He creates plenty of opportunities for them to earn privileges or other rewards. He disciplines firmly but fairly. He splits the child-rearing duties with his S/O evenly, as well.

Hardcase is a dorky dad. He's not as hardcore at home as he is on the battlefield, but he still has a lot of energy and releases it through corny jokes, silly antics, and other displays of tomfoolery. Think Phil Dunphy from Modern Family. He wants to be his children's best friend. He tries to keep up with all the trends and slang, which just makes his kids cringe in embarrassment. He's not the best with discipline, but he does get more serious if one of them is hurt or struggling.

Hunter is an interactive father. He will never be considered distant, oh no. He engages with his kid on every level, being a constant and dependable presence in their life. He talks to them as a baby even when they don't understand. He lets them tag along as a toddler, indulging in their curiosity. He checks in with them when they're older, having honest conversations about whatever is on their mind.

Wrecker is a playful dad. Life is an adventure and he's excited to take his children along on the ride. He'd have a lot of kids, filling his home with sounds of laughter and fighting and joy and tears. He'd encourage them to develop a hobby and would attend every competition, performance, etc. without fail. Even with so many to keep track of, he manages to make each one feel special, they all have an important place in the family and never get left out, not on his watch.

Crosshair is a protective father. He knows he's not the best with emotions, so he makes up for it by always having his child's back. Looking out for them. Keeping them safe. He'd teach them how to fight from an early age, going to shooting ranges or on hunts. It'll be their "thing," a way for them to quietly connect through the years. And heaven help the poor soul who ever hurts his little one. He will not hold back in defending their honor and squeezing out an apology.

Tech is a chill dad. He isn't bothered by much, so he keeps his cool through even the roughest stages of his child's development. This ends up creating a sense of stability for his family, they can always count on Dad to keep things steady and real. He won't pry into his child's life; if they want help, they'll need to come to him. But once they do, he is passionate about teaching them everything he knows. He will support them in all of their studies, hobbies, and interests.

[brian-in-finance]

Jamie Dornan (left) stars as “Pa” and Caitriona Balfe (right) stars as “Ma” in director Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Belfast’ (Photo Credit : Rob Youngson / Focus Features)

The San Diego Film Critics Society usually marches to a beat of its own and doesn’t necessarily fall in line with other groups during awards season. The 2021 San Diego Film Critics Society nominations are a mixed bag of both the usual suspects – Belfast, Dune, and The Power of the Dog – and films that weren’t mentioned quite as often on other lists – Mass, CODA, and In the Heights.

If my math’s correct, the group (of which I’m a current member and past president) spread our nominations out to include 46 different films, with Belfast topping the list with 12 nominations. Dune picked up nine, The Power of the Dog scored eight, and Nightmare Alley and Mass tied with seven nominations each. CODA was nominated in six categories and In the Heights earned five nominations.

Winners will be announced on January 10, 2022.

2021 SAN DIEGO FILM CRITICS SOCIETY NOMINEES:

Best Picture:

BELFAST

CODA

DUNE

MASS

THE POWER OF THE DOG

Best Director:

Kenneth Branagh, BELFAST

Jane Campion, THE POWER OF THE DOG

Guillermo del Toro, NIGHTMARE ALLEY

Maggie Gyllenhaal, THE LOST DAUGHTER

Denis Villeneuve, DUNE

Best Actor:

Nicolas Cage, PIG

Benedict Cumberbatch, THE POWER OF THE DOG

Peter Dinklage, CYRANO

Andrew Garfield, TICK, TICK…BOOM!

Jude Hill, BELFAST

Best Actress:

Caitriona Balfe, BELFAST

Olivia Colman, THE LOST DAUGHTER

Penelope Cruz, PARALLEL MOTHERS

Emilia Jones, CODA

Kristen Stewart, SPENCER

Best Supporting Actor:

Ben Affleck, THE TENDER BAR

Ciaran Hinds, BELFAST

Jason Isaacs, MASS

Troy Kotsur, CODA

Kodi Smit-McPhee, THE POWER OF THE DOG

Best Supporting Actress:

Cate Blanchett, NIGHTMARE ALLEY

Arian DeBose, WEST SIDE STORY

Ann Dowd, MASS

Ruth Negga, PASSING

Martha Plimpton, MASS

Best Comedic Performance:*

Bradley Cooper, LICORICE PIZZA

Leonardo DiCaprio, DON’T LOOK UP

Jamie Dornan, BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR* 😎

David Harbour, BLACK WIDOW

Simon Rex, RED ROCKET

Best Youth Performance (Performers under the age of 16):

Mckenna Grace, GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE

Jude Hill, BELFAST

Daniel Ranieri, THE TENDER BAR

Saniyya Sidney, KING RICHARD

Demi Singleton, KING RICHARD

Best Original Screenplay:

Pedro Almodovar, PARALLEL MOTHERS

Kenneth Branagh, BELFAST

Fran Kranz, MASS

Adam McKay, DON’T LOOK UP

Michael Sarnoski, PIG

Best Adapted Screenplay:

Jane Campion, THE POWER OF THE DOG

Joel Coen, THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH

Guillermo del Toro, Kim Morgan, NIGHTMARE ALLEY

Rebecca Hall, PASSING

Sian Heder, CODA

Best Documentary:

FLEE

MY NAME IS PAULI MURRAY

SUMMER OF SOUL

VAL

THE VELVET UNDERGROUND

Best Animated Film:

ENCANTO

FLEE

LUCA

THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES

RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON

Best Foreign Language Film:

DRIVE MY CAR

I’M YOUR MAN

LAMB

PARALLEL MOTHERS

THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD

Best Editing:

Úna Ní Dhonghalle, BELFAST

Paula Huidobro, CODA

Myron Kerstein, IN THE HEIGHTS

Joshua L. Pearson, SUMMER OF SOUL

Joe Walker, DUNE

Best Cinematography:

Alice Brooks, IN THE HEIGHTS

Bruno Delbonnel, THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH

Greig Fraser, DUNE

Dan Laustsen, NIGHTMARE ALLEY

Ari Wegner, THE POWER OF THE DOG

Best Production Design:

Jim Clay, BELFAST

Tamara Deverell, NIGHTMARE ALLEY

Grant Major, THE POWER OF THE DOG

Adam Stockhausen, Rena DeAngelo, THE FRENCH DISPATCH

Patrice Vermette, Richard Roberts, Zsuzsanna Sipos, DUNE

Best Visual Effects:

DUNE

THE GREEN KNIGHT

NIGHTMARE ALLEY

SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME

Best Costumes:

Jenny Beavan, CRUELLA

Odile Dicks-Mireaux, LAST NIGHT IN SOHO

Antionette Messam, THE HARDER THEY FALL

Jacqueline West, Bob Morgan, DUNE

Janty Yates, HOUSE OF GUCCI

Best Sound Design:

Malte Bieler, Brandon Jones, A QUIET PLACE PART II

Simon Chase, James Mather, BELFAST

Theo Green, Dave Whitehead, DUNE

Nathan Robitaille, NIGHTMARE ALLEY

Dave Whitehead, THE POWER OF THE DOG

Best Use of Music:

BELFAST

CRUELLA

IN THE HEIGHTS

LAST NIGHT IN SOHO

WEST SIDE STORY

Breakthrough Artist:

Alana Haim, LICORICE PIZZA

Jude Hill, BELFAST

Emilia Jones, CODA

Fran Kranz, MASS

Anthony Ramos, IN THE HEIGHTS

Best Ensemble:

DON’T LOOK UP

DUNE

THE HARDER THEY FALL

IN THE HEIGHTS

MASS

(gif from tenor.com)

Remember… going once, going twice, going three nominations for wee Jude.