#andy sinclair

[mochiiparadise]

they remind me of april and andy so much

[positivexcellence]

andywalken: The Strike is over, can finally post about being part of this! One of the best (and vocab building) days on set! @genv @chance_perdomo @jensenackles @jaz_sinclair @derek_luh #behindthescenes #genv

[justjensenanddean]

Jensen Ackles with the "Gen V" cast (x| x)

[danaclese]

Love this design for two face's car

Penciler Andy Kubert

Inker Scott Williams

Colorist Alex Sinclair

[ginalinettiofficial]

rewatching st s4 and just. lucas. love of my life he was trying so hard to do the right thing…. he’s still just the protector guy…… him and steve just…. two bisexual self sacrificing jock peas in a pod……

[curtisberzattos]

favorite d20 character ?

IMPOSSIBLE question thanks.

easy answer: adaine abernant because she is more like me than i am like myself

i am also INCREDIBLY fond of every single pc in starstruck, especially riva-- i have a huge siobhan thompson bias. npc wise i adore esther sinclair so fucking much. all of the rocks sisters (the aunts, the twins, saccharina). DANG FROM NSBU. anastasia from mentopolis. i'll stop myself here and we can just say adaine is my favorite for now.

[lorelaiblair]

i am so incredibly normal about these photos (i am freaking out)

[cherryxlavender]

Hear me out...a Stranger Things 'The Lost Boys' au. 👀

Steve and Dustin as Michael and Sam.

Eddie and Will as Star and Laddie.

Mike and Lucas as Edgar and Alan.

Billy as David.

Jason, Tommy, and Andy as Dwayne, Paul, and Marko.

Joyce as Lucy.

Hopper as Max (this one is iffy, but I feel like he's the only one who's age appropriate for the role).

I have enough unfinished fics in my drafts as is, so I won't be able to write this, but I reaaalllly hope someone else does. 🙏

[sexyvixen7]

A BTS shot with Jensen and the "Gen V" cast.

[genvupdates]

Ep 5 shots via Instagram

[tomoleary]

Andy Kubert (Penciller) and Sandra Hope (Inker) Flashpoint 2 page 22 (2011) Source

Colors by Alex Sinclair

[andiwriteordie]

lucas and michael heart to heart (maybe about their families or reflecting on their friendship)

ella hello! ok this isn't about their families, but i've been thinking about this type of scene in s5 for a while now, so here you go, my friend!!!

—

i still haven’t found what i’m looking for

Mike owes Lucas an apology, and he knows it.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, okay, whatever. He’s not the same stupid twelve year old kid that he was when all of this started. He’s lived through a lot of shit since then, and he’s done a lot of growing up, especially over these past couple of years. Living in an apocalyptic wasteland and essentially becoming a child soldier in an interdimensional war does that to a person. 

So… it doesn’t take any prompting for Mike to realize he owes his best friend an apology.

(Alright, maybe it takes a little prompting—aka Will merely giving him a look. But hey, Mike had already come to this conclusion on his own, so it doesn't really count.)

And that’s exactly why Mike finds himself walking through the empty hallways of Hawkins Lab this late at night. Everyone else has gone to bed, and tomorrow, whenever the others are distracted, the Party will begin its rescue mission to find Max and free her from the Upside Down.

Mike doesn’t want to go. 

Okay… that’s not entirely true. He does, because it’s Max, and she’s one of his best friends. It’s just that… One has been targeting Will this entire time, and running into the Upside Down is just asking for trouble. But the Party’s still a fucking democracy, and Mike’s the poor schmuck who seems like the bad guy now for pointing out how dangerous all of this is, especially for Will.

He and Lucas had fought… like really, really fought. They haven’t yelled at each other like that in years, and both of them threw out some nasty, hurtful things to each other. Best friends don’t say shit like that, and… and well, Mike knows he owes Lucas an apology. Now that he’s had some time to think about it some more, he knows he’s in the wrong here.

So, Mike takes a deep breath, and he knocks on Lucas’s door, waiting for a few moments before his best friend’s familiar voice says, “Come in!”

Another deep breath, and Mike opens the door. He doesn’t step inside the room yet, but he meets Lucas’s eyes. “Hey,” he says, quietly and tentatively.

Lucas’s eyes narrow. He looks suspicious and guarded. “Hi.” 

“Um… can we… can we talk?” Mike asks, his voice soft. 

For a moment, it looks like Lucas might say no, which would be really fucking annoying. Honest to God, Mike’s trying to be the better person here and trying to make amends. Lucas saying no would probably just piss Mike off again.

But luckily, the look on Lucas’s face softens, and he sighs. “Sure,” he agrees, patting his bed. “Why not?”

A dry smile forms on Mike’s face, and he shuts the door behind him, walking into the room and sitting on his best friend’s bed. There’s no point in beating around the bush, so Mike just holds out his hand.

It’s a familiar move. Suddenly, they’re not seventeen year old child soldiers anymore. Suddenly, they’re just twelve years old, desperately trying to get their oldest friend back and nearly falling apart in the process.

“I drew first blood,” Mike says softly, meeting Lucas’s eyes. “And I… I wanted to say that I’m sorry.”

For a moment, Lucas just stares at his hand, as if uncertain of whether or not to accept it. He doesn’t reach out yet, but he does look up at Mike. “What made you change your mind? Did Will or Dustin make you do this?”

“No.” Mike shakes his head, though it does sting a bit that Lucas assumed that about him. It just goes to show how… how much strain there’s been on their friendship—even if they haven’t wanted to admit it. “No, I came because I wanted to. Because you’re one of my best friends, and I don’t want to lose you because I was being an asshole, and… and…”

Mike hesitates, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath. Memories of their fight play through his mind like a broken movie reel, and the lump in the back of Mike’s throat grows.

“And because I’m a hypocrite,” Mike whispers finally, opening his eyes and watching as a confused look forms on Lucas’s face. “Dude… I, of all people, know what… what it’s like to lose someone you love to the Upside Down. And I… I get what it’s like… that… fear that you’re never going to get them back… that you… that you’ve lost them forever… and what it feels like to be willing to do anything to get them back. I… I get it. And I should’ve been the first one there to support you and to help you find Max, because you love her and also because she’s my friend. So… I’m sorry, Lucas. I really, really am.”

The room goes quiet. For what feels like an eternity, Lucas stares at him, as if searching and trying to read Mike’s mind or something. His own expression is curious but mostly unreadable, and it takes everything in Mike not to look away.

But then, finally, Lucas reaches over, and he takes Mike’s hand. 

And he pulls Mike into a hug, wrapping both of his arms around him.

For a moment, Mike just tenses. It’s been a while since the two of them have hugged… Though, actually, it’s been a while since Mike has hugged any of his friends. But the embrace feels comforting and familiar, and it reminds him of all the best memories he has with Lucas from their childhood. 

Lucas has always been someone steady—someone Mike can depend on through thick and thin and someone whom Mike knows has his back. And maybe he lost sight of that over the past couple years, but suddenly, it feels like the two of them are finding themselves and their friendship all over again.

It takes a while, but eventually, Lucas pulls away and offers Mike a watery smile. “I’m sorry too,” he says genuinely. “I… I said some shit that I shouldn’t have… and I’m sorry, Mike.”

“It’s cool.” Mike smiles back. “We both did.”

“Fair,” Lucas chuckles; then, he hesitates and reaches over, squeezing Mike’s shoulder gently. “Hey… you know we’re… all gonna be okay tomorrow, right? We’re going to find Max, and… and we’ll be safe. He’ll be safe. You’re not gonna lose him. I promise.”

Mike’s breath catches, and he tenses, unsure of what to say. He… he had specifically chosen not to say who he was talking about, hoping that Lucas would assume Mike meant El.

But of course, Lucas had known. Lucas always seems to know.

There’s nothing but understanding and acceptance on his best friend’s face though, so Mike finally just relaxes and offers him a small smile in return. “I know,” Mike whispers back. “And you’re going to get her back. Promise.”

An understanding passes between the two of them, and no other words are said. Both of them know just what the other is talking about and just what the other is feeling right now. Maybe they’re the only two people in the world who get it—who understand what it’s like to have the person they love the most stolen away from them and dragged into this awful place.

Tomorrow, the Party will go into the Upside Down. It feels a bit like deja vu, in Mike’s opinion—like they’re twelve years old again and on a mission to rescue their lost Party. And though the odds are stacked against them, Mike knows in his heart that they’ll find Max. He has to believe that, and he has to hold onto that hope.

They found Will, after all. 

And so, they’ll find Max too.

[fallofcyber]

And to go along with my previous post all of Eight's Companions ranked (no Mary Shelly I haven't listened to that yet)

[daily-bruce-wayne]

[emmie-tt]

Monthly Posting Schedule for the months of AUGUST

‼️this schedule only lists the dates the fics will be posted and the main character in the fic‼️

8-14-24 [Lee Bodecker]

8-15-24 [Jim Hopper] ‼️platonic‼️

8-16-24 [Steve Rogers]

8-17-24 [Bradley Bradshaw]

8-18-24 [Karen Wheeler] ‼️platonic‼️

8-19-24 [Jacob Black]

8-20-24 [Emmet Cullen]

8-21-24 [Ari Levensin]

8-22-24 [Fred Weasley]

8-23-24 [Lucas Sinclair] ‼️Platonic‼️

8-24-24 [Sebastian Stan]

8-25-24 [Luna Lovegood]

8-26-24 [Andy Barber]

8-27-24 [Bucky Barnes]

8-28-24 [Robin Buckley]

8-29-24 [Thomas Shelby]

8-30-24 [Mike Wheeler] ‼️platonic‼️

8-31-24 [Regulus Black]

Feel free to request for any of the characters that are NOT typed in pink font as that means they have already been requested for/ I’ve already chosen an idea!!

Also, if you’d like to be tagged in any of the fics just let me know!! I’m gonna make taglists for each show / character / celebrity!!

[adamwatchesmovies]

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is the definition of “epic”. The climax is on a scale so massive it’s legendary. You see it and cannot imagine how the series could top itself in the final chapter. It also contains great, quieter character moments, just enough comedy to give you the emotional breaks you need before the action kicks up again and some romance too. The special effects were spectacular for the time and hold up today. Yes, the extended edition is long - you basically have to dedicate an entire evening to it – but it never feels long. As soon as it's over, you'll debate whether you have time to sit down and watch the next chapter.

As Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) and Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin) make their way toward Mordor to destroy the Ring of Power, they discover that its previous owner, the creature called Gollum (Andy Serkis) is following them. Though treacherous, Gollum may be the key to fulfilling their quest. Meanwhile, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) arrive in the kingdom of Rohan to find its King, Théoden (Bernard Hill), corrupted by the wizard Saruman (Christopher Lee). In the forest near Saruman’s tower, Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippin (Billy Boyd) try to convince Treebeard (voiced by Rhys-Davies) to join the fight against him and his army of Uruk-Hai.

Before we dig in, let me clarify that we’re talking about the Extended Edition of the film, which is 45 minutes longer than the already lengthy 179-minute theatrical version. Yes, that’s a lot of time spent in Middle-Earth. No, it doesn’t feel like too much. The pacing is the key. We begin with one story, see how dire the situation is, get to a turning point and are then whisked away to the next plot, where the cycle repeats itself. As the middle chapter in a trilogy, this film is not contained, but it feels complete. There are character arcs, clear stakes, and a beginning, middle and end within each of the three stories and for the picture as a whole. Even more than before, the action feels like it’s happening in a real place. You can see the history of the fortress of Helm’s Deep, of the people of Rohan, the realms in faraway lands that are choosing to either ally themselves with the great, never-blinking eye of Sauron, or against him and his forces. In the sets, costumes and weapons, you notice details that show how much love and dedication was poured into this project. When there is comedy, it’s not the kind that undercuts the action, it’s the kind that makes what comes next feel even more dramatic, exciting or tragic.

Director Peter Jackson has a knack for raising the stakes. You know it’s only a matter of time before Gollum betrays Sam and Frodo. You think that’s all the hobbits have to worry about but then they meet the late Boromir’s brother, Faramir (David Wenham). You figure the journey Legolas, Aragorn and Gimli will make to the fortress at Helm’s Deep will be perilous, but then we see what’s brewing in Saruman's lair. The journey there is the least of their problems. There’s a glimmer of hope in the form of Merry, Pippin and Treebeard but the more we learn about tree-like Ents, the less you have faith in them. Those are all part of the big picture but within the individual characters, we have engaging stories too. In the kingdom of the elves, Arwen (Liv Tyler) is told by her father, Elrond (Hugo Weaving), that the elves are abandoning Middle-Earth, and that she would be foolish to stay, particularly for love. Frodo and Sam are at odds when it comes to Gollum, with Frodo sympathizing with the creature and Sam believing they’d be better off without him. In Gollum himself, there is conflict, as the creature’s twisted mind cannot decide whether it should act as a loyal guide to the hobbits or kill them in their sleep.

Whether swords are drawn or sheathed, you’ll be gripped by the picture but what you’ll probably remember best about “The Two Towers” are the big, special-effects-heavy scenes. Most memorable is Gollum, a character created entirely by motion capture. It’s common nowadays, but this is a rare example of a pioneered technique that still holds up. As soon as Gollum enters the frame, you just think of him as a character, never as a trick of the camera. You might even forget there was a person, not a creature on set. Equally capable of knocking you off your feet is the big battle at the end of the film. This gigantic siege, set at night, in the rain, is so well-lit and well-directed that you’re never lost or disoriented. It feels like everything's been building up to this and in some ways it is, but in others, it hasn't. There's still more to come in The Return of the King.

Like its predecessor, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is a significant achievement in filmmaking. The performances are excellent, the production on a scale we seldom see, the story and plot make you forget there’s a world outside of the movie itself. The only flaw in is that you can't sit down and watch this movie on its own, but it was never meant to be seen that way. (Extended Edition on Blu-ray, April 27, 2023)