#Smithson utivich

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Inglorious Basterds // aesthetic

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new pfp??? 😭

Isn't he festive?

[velvet-waltz]

Character study: Hans Landa

With Stranger in Paradise back in full swing, I thought it might be fun to dissect my concept of Landa (both in the movie and the Velvet Waltz-verse), and answer some questions I've gotten over the years.

(I'll mark spoilers for VW and Stranger accordingly)

What is it about this guy?

Hans Landa is a FASCINATING character. Like everyone else writing fic about him, I wanted the opportunity to rummage around in his head a bit. Put him in situations outside the scope of the movie and see what happens.

The 'point' of my fic is imagining how differently (and the same) Inglourious Basterds would play out if Hans' motivation were to change, early on. I was surprised at how many of his decisions still made sense. And how little I actually had to change about his canon characterization to accommodate this shift.

So why write a romance about Landa? He's a Nazi!

He sure is. And generally a very cold, calculating, and selfish man. I kinda think of movie/"before" Hans as the Landa Machine, operating one way, for one person's benefit (Landa's.) In my fic universe, I introduce an original character - a Jewish American spy, motivated by a strong sense of justice - who immediately throws a wrench in the Landa Machine when Hans develops a weakness for her.

He tries to have her on his preferred terms…and fails. The only way he can have her is to behave in ways that jeopardize his power, status, and personal safety, thus compromising his primary motivation. This is why the Hans Landa Machine starts to unravel: he finally wants something he can only have by putting himself second.

Love is interesting that way. Does Hans go out of his way, sacrifice his own power and status, and endanger himself, out of true love for Sylvia, or out of his selfish need to have what he wants? It's a good question, and one that she continues to ask throughout.

(Also Christoph Waltz is very hot in the movie and there's something about power and danger and etc etc etc. But really, there's no better way to crack a character like Landa open than with a love story, imo.)

What I think is true of Landa both in canon and in my AU:

Hans' primary loyalty is to Hans. He joins the SS because it's an opportunity for him. In the movie, he joins Operation Kino last minute because he sees which way the wind is blowing and determines he could benefit from switching sides. He's always gotten whatever he wanted, and the means never mattered. Until Sylvia, of course.

He doesn't really subscribe to the Nazi party's ideology. As a true opportunist, he makes whatever decision will ultimately benefit himself most. In VW, Sylvia's Jewishness is neither here nor there to him. Inconvenient for sure but having her is just one more thing he can get away with.

Hans sees himself as superior to others, and all evidence supports him in this.

Hans hates lying, or anyone else bending the rules besides himself. I think this is why he strangles Bridget in the movie - because her lies are pathetic and insulting to him. And he freaks out at Aldo for shooting the other German soldier because it wasn't part of the deal they agreed on. (VW spoiler) In Velvet Waltz, he similarly freaks out at Aldo during the prison liberation when he realizes Stiglitz is killing everyone in the building, not just the witnesses. Which is typical Basterds m.o. but not specifically part of their arrangement. [Aldo is a great foil for Hans because they're so diametrically opposite.] Hans doesn't necessarily hold himself to those same standards, lol.

Hans helped the Basterds and has a relationship with a Jewish woman. Does that mean he's 'good' now?

Great question. Honestly, THE question. I don't believe in moral absolutes myself so I keep this complicated throughout my fic.

What does it mean to be "good"? Is it enough to do good deeds that benefit others, even if you ultimately benefit as well?

(VW spoilers) There's no "switch flip" in my story, and I don't think Hans catches what's happening to him until it's too late, but there is a moment, when he's called to a house very clearly sheltering Jews, and can't bring himself to pull the trigger. He doesn't fully understand why he can't do it and feels nauseated as he goes downstairs to lie to his men. But he knows he can't do it and go home to Sylvia. I think that's the moment he really knows he's cooked, lol.

He's also very aware that by Sylvia's standards, he's a monster and will never be fully worthy of her. He tries to shield her from the details of his past for as long as possible.

(Stranger spoilers) I won't go into detail here because I haven't posted all of these chapters yet, but in Stranger, a character shows up from Hans' past who observed him from his SS days through his 'hero' turn and life with Sylvia and sees no conflict between those actions. To him, it all squares with the Hans Landa he knew from the beginning: selfish and opportunistic.

Is Hans even capable of goodness? I went into this fic with the presumption that somewhere, locked away, is a softer, more human Hans (which I'm sure Tarantino would disagree with.) How that part of him operates in conjunction with the rest is what makes him so damn interesting to me.

And what about that scar?

In the movie, Hans seems to be getting away with his crimes without an ounce of remorse. Because we have no access to his inner life here, it's satisfying to see him given the scar to ensure he's haunted by what he's done.

(VW spoilers) In Velvet Waltz, where he's been cracked open and tormented by his memories, I decided the much more insidious punishment was for him to be branded a hero. To carry the sickening knowledge of all he's done while honored and celebrated for decades. The dissonance between fact and fiction would be unbearable for him.

(mild Stranger spoilers) I left the door open for a sequel at the end of Velvet Waltz because I knew there was more to dig into, and that Hans' past would never be resolved. More crucially, that his marriage to Sylvia was still underpinned by the ugly truth neither one could fully acknowledge: the many, many innocent people he had killed. In Stranger, I'm utilizing a real event, Operation Paperclip - in which the US government quietly invited Nazi scientists to help the US develop weapons against the USSR - to force Hans to confront his past on a deeper level. Which of course brings all of that internal dissonance roaring back to the surface.

Please feel free to leave questions in the comments, and I'll answer as many as I can. And if there's interest, I'd love to do a series of these about all the characters, including my OCs. So feel free to ask about them as well!

[tougotstrangeld]

[phantomstatistician]

Fandom: Inglourious Basterds

Sample Size: 263 stories

Source: AO3

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Random IB HCs LESGOOOOO

- the reasons "inglourious basterds" is spelt like that, is because Aldo's southern ass didn't learn actual grammar and just carved it into his rifle based on the mouthfeel. (#iconic)

[ "Yep. That'll sure do"

"Sir that spells out basterds, are you sure th-"

"Utivich, get off my ass, will ya?" ]

- Hans likes blue cheese, and has one-time-or-another tricked Dieter (who fucking hates cheese) into eating it at a random German dinner event (Hellstrom's reaction is priceless, in Landa's words)

- Shoshanna's favorite movie is either L'Age D'or or Hôtel du Nord. Both were practically the first movies she ever watched. Ada showed them, and she used said films to practice projecting.

- Hirschberg can make a killer omelette.

- Aldo brews his own moonshine, for both the basterds to enjoy, AND to use as sterilizer for wounds and bodily damages.

- Wicki knows how to yodel. Did it once during a game of truth or date the basterds played while setting camp. Had a drink or two too much and just belted it out. The others have jokingly teased him for it ever since

- Frederick should fucKING KILL HIMSE-

[averagewriter-inthedark]

Can We Cuddle? 🙈 | How the Basterds ask you to cuddle | IB Headcanon

Link to my IB masterlist

Requested by this anon ♥️ Rules for requests

Lt. Aldo Raine

Aldo is the type of main who rarely gets time to rest. Being in the middle of the woods in a war while hunting krauts means you two lack privacy or a nice warm bed. But there are days where Aldo gets so exhausted and a flicker of peace while the other basterds are occupied and takes advantage of it.

“Can we cuddle, darlin’?” He’ll simply ask, throwing aside his pack and coming to lay beside you. He pretty much already has his arm wrapped around you and nuzzling his way into your neck, sighing at the warmth it provides. The ground is hard and he’ll wake up with a sore ass and back, but at least he gets time to hold you in his arms.

You’ve already got a grin on your face, leaning into him while securing your arm around to play with his hair, saying, “Of course, love. Though, you already got yourself comfortable.”

“maybe I knew you’d say yes,” he smirks, kissing your jaw and cozying up to you. “We only got a short amount a time ‘fore those fools ruin it. Let’s make the most of it.”

Sgt. Donny Donowitz

Donny probably doesn’t even ask honestly. The man will just plop his happy ass on top of you, causing a groan followed by a laugh to escape your mouth. If y’all are at an inn/motel with the rare occasion of having a bed, Donny doesn’t hesitate to jump on top of you.“What do you want, mister?” His arms fall to your sides, resting his head on your chest while looking up at you with a cheeky smile. You’re own smile forms, knowing what it is he wants.

“Can we cuddle, doll?” The innocent question has your face soften, immediately shifting to make yourself more comfortable as your arms go to cradle him. “Do you even have to ask?” He chuckles at your response, grinning in victory as he shuffles more up your body so he wasn’t fully on top of you but against your side. It’s rare you two get to cuddle, but Donny loves anytime you do. The Basterds used to hollar and tease in the beginning of y’all’s relationship, before stopping when Donny threatened to use his bat on them.

“This is nice. Ain’t it, doll?” He hums in content, feeling you hold him. Usually he’s the bigger spoon and likes to hold you, but on these types of moments he loves just laying on top of you and feeling the gentle thump of your heart against his ear. You smile and lean down to kiss his head, “It’s the thing I look forward to most when I’m with you, Donny.”

Cpl. Wilhelm Wicki

Ever the gentlemen, Wicki would politely ask you to cuddle. He probably would pop the question when he sees you in distress or in dire need of rest. Taking your blankets and pack, Wicki sets up a little spot by the fire after you two have first watch and gesture for you to join him.

“What’s this,” you can’t help but ask, small smiling in the corner of your lips when you see him lay down and open his arms. “Lay with me, Schatzi. You need rest and I wanna hold you tonight if you don’t mind.” Biting your lip, you ease down and allow him to pull you into the position where his chest is to your back, the two of you facing the fire at a safe distance where you feel the heat but not close enough where it’s a hazard. “Don’t mind if I do, Corporal,” you then tease how out of character it is for him. Usually it’s you asking him to cuddle, not the other way around.

“With all the hell we see, Y/n, having a little bit of peace with you is what I strive for,” fingers brush through your hair, Wicki kissing the side of your head as sleep threatens to take over you. “Sleep now, liebling, I’ll be here when you wake.”

Sgt. Hugo Stiglitz

Hugo is not one with words. So as you can imagine he’d likely not directly ask you to cuddle but instead give a motion with his hands or his body language gives away what he wants. You two would be bunked together—thanks to Aldo—when y’all get the chance to be at an inn while doing recon in downtown Paris. Having been…something, for sometime you two know each other’s boundaries with physical touch still being difficult for Hugo. He trusts you and knows he feels something strong for you, but he still has trouble letting you in.

This particular night however, was a hard day for both of you and you both were exhausted to the point you dropped onto the bed beside him before being taken aback by the look he was giving you. “You okay, Hugo?” You ask, sitting up a bit to decipher why he was giving you that look. When he glances down at the bed, shifting a bit closer he looks up at you with nervousness. It clicks for you, “Did you…do you want me to move closer?”

When he nods you slowly draw forward, watching his arms open and letting you fall into them. Tucking your head in his neck, you feel Hugo wrap his arms around you, stiff and unsure. It’s only when you relax against him that Hugo relaxes as well, the both of you falling asleep shortly after, a small smile painting your face.

Private Smithson Utivich

Smitty is nervous around you even after you two have established your relationship. Getting alone time gets him flustered and there are times where the opportunity arises to cuddle with you and it still makes his palms sweaty. You find it adorable, however, and sometimes tease him by saying, “All you have to do is ask, Smitty. You know I’ll say yes.”

It just makes him go red, stuttering out, “Can—can we cuddle a bit? If you don’t mind—I-I,” you cut him off with a kiss to the cheek, curling up to him. His body head could be felt through his clothes, making you nuzzle up to Smiitty as he awkwardly brings his arms around you. “Better, bud?”

“Yeah,” he sighs with a crooked smile, happy with the feeling of you in his arms. Smitty can’t help but love the moments where you two get to relax and just talk about life while cuddling. It makes him feel at home, “So much better.”

[warpedhound]

Some more Inglourious Dogs!

Andy Kagan - Silken Windhound

Gerold Hirschberg - American Staffordshire Terrier

Omar Ulmer - American English Coonhound

Smithson Utivich - Chinook

Hugo Stiglitz - Hanover Hound

[ghostyundercover]

Willhelm Wicki fanfiction

Hi , i started writing a x reader insert story with Wilhelm Wicki and was wondering if any of you guys would be interest in reading it. It would be post on wattpad i think, please comment if you re interest in it

[stargiirl27]

Aldo and Utivich have a very father son relationship and I'm here for it

[scrublord27]

“That’s a Bingo!”

Redrew a scene from Inglorious Basterds (2009)

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Poor Donny 😔

[velvet-waltz]

So...this past week, I went to Paris for the first time.

And while it wasn't the reason for the trip, while I was there, I visited some of the places I wrote about in Velvet Waltz, including walking Avenue Foch. (I didn't have time to take the train to Soissons but reader, I considered it!) And seeing these places in real life...it just really stirred something in me. The flight home didn't have wifi (10 hours with no internet... ...) and eventually I was on my notes app drafting the next chapter of Stranger.

I haven't really touched it or written any of these characters in 4 years so I worry whatever I post may feel jarringly different. I'll do my best to make it coherent, but I've definitely improved as a writer since then. So don't be shocked if you notice some edits in the previous chapters. I just want to do right by this story and these characters. I'm aware of how much Velvet Waltz means to a lot of you, and I hope Stranger will meet your expectations.

If you've stuck around this long, thank you. If you're brand new, welcome and thank you, too.

Update soon.

[saltysideblog]

Dog Days Are Over

Inglourious Basterds (2009) x OC

Summary: I was listening to a song (guess which one lol) and this is... short and sweet.

Warnings: Shorter than you might expect...

Words: It's literally so short, I don't even need a keep reading

Happiness hit her like a train on a track...

Evie watches her son play in the park. The sun is shining, there's a breeze... the war's been over for a while now, but it's the first time she feels light. As light as her son does when Smithson pushes the swing higher and higher,

"I'm flying, mom, look!"

She smiles. He doesn't know they're going to get ice cream after this. It was Smith's idea. Her wedding band glistens on her finger.

"Mom, look! Look here!"

Ben does a cartwheel.

Smithson joins her on the bench. He puts his arm around her and there's a lightness in his eyes too. This is good. This is nice. They're going to get ice cream later, and Donny Donowitz' son is loved.

[averagewriter-inthedark]

hiii! do you think you could do fluffy headcannons for utivitch? thank youu 🫶🏼

Fluffy Headcanons ❤️ | Smithson Ultivich IB

Smitty is a romantic at heart. He enjoys taking you out on cute dates whether that be to the theater, dinner at a restaurant, a picnic, or a walk on the beach. He will buy you flowers on his way home from work. He will leave you a cup of coffee/tea on your nightstand before leaving in the morning. Smitty makes sure you feel loved and know his heart is with you. 

You and Smitty probably met either in school or after the War. If it was during school, then you two became best friends that eventually progressed to something more over the years. He probably confessed his love for you when he got drafted, promising to come home and give you the life you deserve. If you met after, then I can see y'all meeting at a cafe or through a mutual friend. To Smitty, it was love at first sight.

Quality time is something you both cherish. You don't have to be talking at all, simply sitting on opposite sides of the couch while Smitty reads the newspaper while you've got a novel in your hand brings you solace. Acts of service is also a big thing in your relationship. You'll help Smitty shave, he'll organize your desk. You'll pick up his dry cleaning if he gets held up at work so he doesn't get fined, he'll water your plants if you happen to forget. 

He's a cuddler and not afraid to admit it. And is open to being both the little and big spoon. What can he say? he enjoys being held.

Whatever your career is Smitty is an avid supporter. He's quite literally your cheerleader and will encourage you to pursue anything you put your mind to. Wanna go to law school? he'll help you with the application. Want to open your own business? He'll bring all his friends and family to the grand opening. 

Smitty is the type of partner who will leave you random love notes all over the house. Some of them will be inspirational quotes, but most of them will be things he loves about you and how much you make him happy. 

You guys take road trips often. Enjoying each other's company and being able to experience new places together. Depending on the amount of time you both can get off from work, you'll go to New Work, DC, Maine, Chicago, or even spend the money to head west.