#bennet nicholson

[cassionthepar]

A town called Prose is home to || Asher Brooke || who is a || thirty-one || year old, || Cis-man ||. They work as || works in family brewery || and live in || Bennet Cabins ||. in Prose, they’re known as the || Ray Nicholson || lookalike. || He/Him  || They were shocked and appalled by the recent news, because they were || Neighbours while he was growing up to BA Whitley || kit, 27, she/her,

Biography:

Born in Prose, Asher's parents died when he was young. Although he never knew his birth parents and was adopted by the Brooke's when he was small. The Brooke's had been together since they were young, were from money and had realised late in their marriage that they were unable to have their own children. As a result, they adopted three children. Asher was the youngest of these three.

Asher's parents had made their money owning a family run Brewery at the top of Prose. The Brewery made good deals with the town, serving the best beers exclusively at town events and festivals. The Brooke Beer became a staple of local events.

As the youngest child of wealthy parents, Asher grew up self entitled and a little spoilt. In school, he was the typical jock asshole and dated more then a few cheerleaders just to feed further into the stereotype. But things changed for Asher after high school. Asher's parents split with a messy divorce, something that seemed to be mirrored in their next door neighbour's new hit novel.

After the divorce and finding out about the infidelity in his parents marriage; Asher finally struck out on his own and wanted to maintain his own finances. Although staying working in the Brewery, with his father. Asher moved out of the family home and rents one of the Bennet Cabins. It's humble and has definitely made him more modest then he once was.

[myfrenzi]

From Book to Screen: International Literary Adaptations

From Book to Screen: International Literary Adaptations — Discover the Best Movies on OTT

1. “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962) — Netflix

Harper Lee’s timeless classic, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” comes alive in this thought-provoking adaptation. Set in the American South during the 1930s, the film tells the story of Atticus Finch, a principled lawyer, and his children, Scout and Jem. As they navigate racial injustice and moral dilemmas, the film beautifully captures the essence of the novel.

2. “Pride and Prejudice” (2005) — Amazon Prime Video

Jane Austen’s beloved novel gets a delightful makeover in this adaptation starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. The film breathes life into the timeless love story between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England.

3. “Life of Pi” (2012) — Disney+ Hotstar

Yann Martel’s magical tale of survival at sea takes center stage in Ang Lee’s visually stunning adaptation. “Life of Pi” whisks viewers away on a fantastical journey with Pi Patel, a young Indian boy stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker.

4. “The Great Gatsby” (2013) — Hulu

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic Jazz Age novel bursts to life in this opulent adaptation. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the enigmatic Jay Gatsby, the film immerses audiences in the glitz, glamour, and tragedy of 1920s America.

5. “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) — Netflix

J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic high-fantasy masterpiece receives the grand treatment in Peter Jackson’s adaptation. With a sprawling narrative, a diverse cast of characters, and breathtaking landscapes, the film sets the stage for an unforgettable quest to destroy the One Ring.

6. “The Kite Runner” (2007) — Amazon Prime Video

Khaled Hosseini’s emotionally charged novel finds a poignant portrayal in this adaptation. “The Kite Runner” follows the lifelong friendship of Amir and Hassan in war-torn Afghanistan and their journey of redemption and forgiveness.

7. “The Shining” (1980) — HBO Max

Stephen King’s spine-chilling novel takes a terrifying turn in Stanley Kubrick’s iconic adaptation. Starring Jack Nicholson, the film plunges into the psychological horrors of the Overlook Hotel, making it a must-watch for horror enthusiasts.

8. “The Martian” (2015) — Disney+ Hotstar

Andy Weir’s gripping tale of survival on the Red Planet receives a thrilling adaptation in Ridley Scott’s “The Martian.” Matt Damon’s performance as astronaut Mark Watney is nothing short of stellar.

9. “Gone Girl” (2014) — Amazon Prime Video

Gillian Flynn’s twisted thriller comes to life in David Fincher’s dark and suspenseful adaptation. “Gone Girl” keeps you on the edge of your seat as it unravels the mysteries surrounding a troubled marriage.

10. “The Fault in Our Stars” (2014) — Disney+ Hotstar

John Green’s heart-wrenching novel about young love and cancer finds a poignant adaptation. Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort deliver touching performances in this emotional rollercoaster.

Conclusion

The journey from book to screen is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. These best movies on OTT platforms have succeeded in capturing the essence of beloved literary works, offering audiences a chance to relive the magic of these timeless tales. Whether you’re a literature enthusiast or simply seeking a captivating cinematic experience, these adaptations are a must-watch.

Explore the world of international literary adaptations on MyFrenzi and lose yourself in the pages of these extraordinary films.

5 Unique FAQs After The Conclusion

Are these movies faithful to the original books? While adaptations strive to capture the essence of the books, some details may vary. It’s a unique experience to see how directors interpret literary works.

Do these films cover the entire book’s storyline? Due to time constraints, movies often condense or modify the plot. Reading the book can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the story.

Are there more literary adaptations available on MyFrenzi? Yes, MyFrenzi offers a wide selection of literary adaptations from various genres and cultures.

Can I find movies based on lesser-known books on MyFrenzi? Absolutely! MyFrenzi celebrates diverse storytelling, including movies based on lesser-known but equally compelling books.

Do I need to read the books before watching the adaptations? It’s not necessary, but reading the books can enhance your appreciation of the films by providing additional context and insights into the characters and plot.

[madmen-ao3feed]

Quick Oneshots/Crossovers - Part 36

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/CL82GBu

by CreativeLiterature

A collection of oneshots and/or crossovers which jump right into it.

Each chapter name mentions which fandoms it contains.

Words: 4447, Chapters: 15/15, Language: English

Series: Part 36 of Quick Oneshots/Crossovers

Fandoms: Real Person Fiction, Mrs Brown's Boys, Friends (TV), Desperate Housewives, Viva La Bam RPF, The Wire, Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen, The Dictator (2012), Critical Role (Web Series) RPF, Brooklyn Nine-Nine (TV), Phoenix Nights (TV), Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere (TV), Divinity: Original Sin (Video Games), The Sims (Video Games), Gilmore Girls (TV 2000), Game of Thrones (TV), Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, Downton Abbey, Gone With the Wind - Margaret Mitchell, Mean Girls (2004), Mad Men, New Girl (TV 2011), A Cinderella Story (2004), Me Before You (2016), Whose Line Is It Anyway? RPF, The Painscreek Killings (Video Game), The Other Boleyn Girl - Philippa Gregory, Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types, Skins (UK), The Breakfast Club (1985), Matilda - Roald Dahl, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), Antz (1998)

Rating: Mature

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Characters: Agnes Brown, Winnie McGoogan, Jill Greene, Rachel Green, Amy Green, Bree Van de Kamp, Tim O'Connor, Mrs. Bennet (Pride and Prejudice), General Aladeen, Travis Willingham, Jake Peralta, Paddy O'Shea, Female Godwoken (Divinity: Original Sin), Ifan ben-Mezd, Dina Caliente, Fleur Delacour, Scarlett O'Hara, Rose MacClare, Regina George, Joan Holloway (Mad Men), Betty Draper, Cece Parekh, Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon, Louisa Clark, William "Will" Traynor, Colin Mochrie, Catherine Carey, Effy Stonem, Brian Johnson (Breakfast Club), Matilda Wormwood, Charlie Bucket, Danielle Van de Kamp, Hilary Nicholson (Mrs Brown's Boys), Taylor Doose, Daenerys Targaryen, Margaery Tyrell, Ermesande Hayford, Myrcella Baratheon, Wade Hampton Hamilton, Maynard "M.J." Delfino, Tommen Baratheon

Additional Tags: Screenplay/Script Format

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/CL82GBu

[delta-simmer]

Daisy has given birth yet again to another set of twin boys. She named this set Bennett and Stefan

Baby count: 12

[paradise-bi-the-dashboard-lightt]

T'is the season for Only Fools

[thetenthdoctorscompanion]

top 10 of your ocs and top 10 of others'? (you don't have to pass it on but it could be a fun positivity game)

Oh man, MY 10 favorite babies????

1. Sadie Bennet in The Wild Side Series

2. Christine Walcott in Inside Out

3. Katherine Moore in Gospel of the Chosen

4. Emmeline Marsh in Provenance

5. Isabelle Bade in Can't Fight the Moonlight

6. Leela D'Angelo in Violet Fields

7. Thea Alcott in On Paper

8. Elizabeth Pond in A Love to Transcend Time and Space

9. Rebecca Whalen in Broken Edges

10. Penny McKittrick in Truth and Dare

10 of Others, in no particular order (there are some throwbacks here, hope no one minds haha)

Maggie Stevens by @angelsanarchy

Ryan Moore by @c-bellz

Ryder Blake by @alinastarkhov

Willa Deaton by @decennia

Ellis Grant by @chlobenet

Rosabella Anderson by @anotherunreadblog

Esperanza Ruiz by @luucypevensie

Rosalie James by @perfectlystiles

Lee Ramírez by @onthepageoftears

Zed Nicholson by @susiesamurai

[acecademia]

What else are you into? (I can't tell if Tumblr sent this.)

Hi, nonny!

You can probably tell from my previous posts and literally my everything, but outside of academia, I really love young adult literature and also fanfiction 😂 I managed to somehow turn my interests directly into a career, so like, I'm winning at life lmao

I also really like video games, especially story-heavy games. My brother has an MFA in game design, and he's always sending me links to new video games and analog games to check out (analog games being like board games, card games, tabletop games, etc.). (I'm super lucky in that regard--I get the best birthday and Christmas gifts.) Other than that, I spend a lot of time binge-watching Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube amongst other streaming services/platforms. I'm also very into baking, creative writing (mainly YA fantasy and sci-fi), and crochet!

If we're specifically talking about fandoms or media that I'm into, there's an overview of some of my faves (that got super out of hand) below the cut (leaving out books because I covered that in a previous post, though I did forget to mention in that post that comics-wise, I also love DC Bombshells)

Movies:

Clue (1985) - my favorite movie of all time and is basically my sense of humor in one ~90-minute package. My friends hate watching it with me because I have seen it at least 50 times (not an exaggeration) and know every line by heart

Star Wars - lowkey fuck the sequel trilogy tho VII had some promise before they ruined it, also I wanted to marry Luke Skywalker as a kid so like take that as you will

The Old Guard - immortal gays who literally can't be killed? Sign me the fuck up

MCU - the early years mainly, but also like Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, and Black Panther were all *chef's kiss*. Also, #TeamIronMan

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - hell yeah finally getting some Miles Morales and Spider-Gwen content!

Birds of Prey - it's just such a fun time and so refreshing to see an action movie made by women. Also plz put Ivy in the next movie because I need my wlw crime content

Venom - it's a good time, y'all

Moana - one of my favorite undergrad memories is going with my friend to see this like two weeks early at a special advanced screening

Beauty and the Beast - look, I'm a librarian, of course I've wanted to be Belle and have that library since I was a small child

Love, Simon - I cry every time I watch the "you get to exhale now" scene and the scene with his dad apologizing and accepting him. It warms my little queer heart 😭😭😭

TV:

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Young Justice

9-1-1

Julie and the Phantoms

Leverage

Psych

Lucifer

Shadow and Bone

BBC Merlin

Supernatural - not like as a serious thing anymore, but I was in deep years ago

Teen Wolf - see: the comment about Supernatural, but also I stopped watching around season 4 and just read the fanfic because that whole show was a mess

Would I Lie to You?

Musicals:

Newsies

Bandstand

Fun Home

Bonnie & Clyde - fight me, it was good

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder - I don't think I've ever laughed harder at a show than when I saw the tour

If/Then

Legally Blonde

A Chorus Line

Allegiance

Wicked - I'm a basic bitch, I know, but I've seen the tour twice for my birthday

Phantom of the Opera - specifically Phantom 25. I will accept no other cast unless they finally manage to make the French-language production happen and Sierra Boggess is able to reprise her role

Games:

Gone Home

Dragon Age

Tomb Raider

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask - I love most of the series, but Majora's Mask is my all-time fave

Fallout

Assassin's Creed

Overwatch

The Sims 4

Music:

Fall Out Boy

Lindsey Stirling

Aly & AJ

Taylor Swift

Marie-Mai - love me some French pop

Olivia Rodrigo

Paramore

Meet Me @ the Altar

Panic! at the Disco

Web:

Carmilla

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

Jenny Nicholson

Jessica Kellgren-Fozard

Bernadette Banner

Karolina Żebrowska

Philip DeFranco

Jill Bearup

Kitboga

STRANGE ÆONS

Sarah Z

Lindsay Ellis

Rachel Maksy

Buzzfeed Unsolved - RIP 😭😭😭

Standup:

Dara O'Briain - the funniest man alive. I have literally laughed so hard at some of his jokes that I've legitimately had trouble breathing

John Mulaney

James Acaster

Sarah Millican

Steve Hofstetter

Iliza Shlesinger

Hasan Minhaj

Okay, that's way more information than literally anyone ever wanted to know about me, and also I'll probably remember like 3 million things I forgot to mention as soon as I post this 😂

[phantomofthepairofdice]

The Rosscars 2020

Wow. It’s that time of year again, only this time it’s different because it’s on a blog that no one will read! (hold for applause) Welcome to the first annual online publication for the Rosscars (hold for applause while the reader acknowledges how positively droll it is that I combined my name with “Oscars”). Who can forget such indelible Rosscar memories like when Steven Soderbergh surprised us all and won Best Director for Out of Sight or Bill Irwin’s beautiful speech upon winning Best Supporting Actor for Rachel Getting Married?! The Rosscars mean something different to everyone, but we all know that they mean quality choices made by a committee of one schmuck. This year’s Rosscars are bizarre because in an effort to be more like the Academy guidelines, film’s nominated have been released between January 1, 2020 and February 28, 2021. As usual, theatrical windows be damned, streamers are welcome. Of course, I have my gripes. I like categorizing movies by release year – specifically, when they become available to the plain old public like yours truly – not at festivals, limited runs in NYC and LA. Well, the Oscars are still weeks away and I feel like everybody wants to forget about last year and move onto this one that we’re already three months into - So here are my awards for the films, performers, and craftspeople that stood out in a pretty exceptional year for movies even though distribution was stranger than ever. 

**A few caveats and guidelines to Rosscar newcomers (which I imagine is just a formality since we all know the Rosscars so well)**

The rules and categories are a little different around here. First, not every category is honored directly. That’s for a few reasons, chiefly that I don’t feel qualified to reward the technical categories properly – I suppose I should say that I feel less qualified to do so than the “above the line” categories. In keeping with the Academy standard, there are five nominees in each category, except for Best Picture, Best Non-Fiction/Documentary Feature, and Best Ensemble Cast which allow up to ten. Every category, save those three, will have the possibility of honorable mentions, because I want to highlight some things that just barely missed the cut. The narrowing down of a lot of these categories was awfully tough.

Nominees are listed alphabetically, and the winners are in bold and italics.

Also, it’s important to keep in mind that I couldn’t see everything (this isn’t a job and it’s still $20 to rent The Father, y’all) and that these are just the opinions of one (self-described) “bozo on the internet.” If you’re a reader and have different picks, feel free to share!

Special Commendations for some things that I want to recognize: • Ludwig Goransson for his Tenet score which is an absolute banger • The costumes of Emma. (Alexandra Byrne), Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Ann Roth), and Small Axe (Jaqueline Durran, Sinéad Kidao, and Lisa Duncan) all struck me as exceptional • Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross with their scores for both Soul and Mank. Crazy that Pixar is working with the guy who made “Closer” • The cinematography of Da 5 Bloods (Newton Thomas Sigel), First Cow (Christopher Blauvelt), Beanpole (Kseniya Sereda), and A White, White Day (Maria von Hausswolff)

The Rosscars red carpet was, as usual, a bizarre affair. People filed into the theater and it seemed like the only encounters were awkward ones. Vin Diesel showed up in character as Bloodshot, Aaron Sorkin started getting really verbose about what a lovely night it was, and it became clear that most of the celebrities in attendance didn’t read their invitations closely enough to realize that this was not, in fact, the Academy Awards.

Everyone’s seated, and the show is under way. After a medley about the nominees this year by Common and Seth McFarlane that was more corny but clever than it was funny, the first official category is here, and the presenter is none other than... Ross!

Best Supporting Actor:

1. Chadwick Boseman for Da 5 Bloods

2. Matthew Macfadyen for The Assistant

3. Jesse Plemmons for Judas and the Black Messiah

4. Paul Raci for Sound of Metal

5. Glynn Turman for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Honorable Mentions:

• Lucas Hedges for Let Them All Talk

• Orion Lee for First Cow

• Bill Murray for On the Rocks

Best Supporting Actress:

1. Vanessa Bayer for Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar

2. Candice Bergen for Let Them All Talk

3. Gina Rodriguez for Kajillionaire

4. Amanda Seyfried for Mank

5. Yuon Yuh-jung for Minari

Honorable Mentions:

• Jane Adams for She Dies Tomorrow

• Charin Alvarez for Saint Frances

• Talia Ryder for Never Rarely Sometimes Always

• Debra Winger for Kajillionaire

Everyone loves a montage. The audience gets comfortable in their seats as the video screens start to show a montage of some of the most famous moments from Hollywood’s most magical movies. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers waltz, gliding across a dance floor like two hovering angels. There’s a clip of Leo declaring himself king of the world in Titanic, the flying bicycles in ET, Bogart stares longingly into Bacall’s eyes, and then there’s some scene where Tom Cruise rides a motorcycle from 2010′s Knight and Day. The audience all seems confused how that last one got in there. The John Williams music swells as little Kevin McAllister screams when puts on aftershave. We see clips of Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver, Carrie Fisher’s Princess Leia embrace Harrison Ford’s Han Solo, Bruce Lee smoothly declares that boards don’t hit back and... wait... was that a clip from Michel Gondry’s Green Hornet with Seth Rogen? And that’s a clip from What Happens in Vegas... Bad Teacher... Vanilla Sky... Shrek 2... Any Given Sunday... Everyone is flummoxed. The last clip fades out and a sole editing credit appears: Cameron Diaz. The lights come up and there’s some applause, but mostly confused murmurs. 

The ceremony has had a bit of a misstep, but nothing it can’t recover from, especially as the next category is announced over the PA, and it looks like the presenter is... Ross!

Best Ensemble Cast:

1. Bacurau

2. Da 5 Bloods 

3. Kajillionaire

4. Let Them All Talk

5. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

6. Minari

7. Nomadland

8. Pieces of a Woman

9. Small Axe

Best Original Screenplay:

1. Danny Bilson and Paul Dameo & Spike Lee and Kevin Wilmott for Da 5 Bloods

2. Lee Isaac Chung for Minari

3. Brandon Cronenberg for Possessor

4. Sean Durkin for The Nest

5. Kleber Mendonça Filho and Juliano Dornelles for Bacurau

Honorable Mentions – a very difficult task to weed this down to five.

• Shaka King and Will Berson for Judas and the Black Messiah, from a story by Kenny and Keith Lucas

• Steve McQueen, Alastair Siddons, and Courttia Newland for Small Axe

• Kelly O'Sullivan for Saint Frances

• Thomas Vinterberg and Tobias Lindholm for Another Round

Best Actor:

1. Ben Affleck for The Way Back

2. Chadwick Boseman for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

3. Delroy Lindo for Da 5 Bloods

4. John Magaro for First Cow

5. Mads Mikkelsen for Another Round

Honorable Mentions:

• Riz Ahmed for Sound of Metal

• John Boyega for Small Axe

• Daniel Kaluuya for Judas and the Black Messiah

• Hugh Jackman for Bad Education

• Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson for A White, White Day

We have a break in the action and it looks like Darius Rucker has showed up to perform what he would have nominated for Best Original Song. The crowd is absolutely furious as he starts playing a song that apparently was in Trial of the Chicago Seven. An ocean of sonorous boos and curses overtakes the the once docile crowd. The Rock just ripped his chair from out of the ground. Jane Lynch somehow smuggled in a civil war era flintlock pistol that she’s now pointing at the stage! Suddenly, the crowd unifies around what started as a confident chant of one lone audience member - John C Reilly. It’s growing... Ja Ja Ding Dong, Ja Ja Ding Dong, Ja Ja Ding Dong - it’s like the macabre circus performers from Tod Browning’s Freaks, but instead of chanting “Gooble Gobble” they’re clearly pining for Darius to change his tune to the silly and delightful jam from Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. Darius, scared for his life, leaves the stage, but here come Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams to deliver the goods. Busy Philips and Michelle Williams burst into tears. Tom Hanks nods in approval. A segment saved by brave artists placating a toxic group of fans... we’ve just witnessed a live version of the Snyder Cut, folks.

Jack Nicholson seems completely unfazed, giving a thumbs up to the camera and blowing a kiss to the next presenter. Coming to the stage is... Ross... again...

Best Actress:

1. Jessie Buckley for i’m thinking of ending things

2. Carrie Coon for The Nest

3. Han Ye-ri for Minari

4. Sidney Flanagan for Never Rarely Sometimes Always

5. Vasilisa Perelygina for Beanpole

Honorable Mentions – these cuts were especially painful

• Haley Bennet for Swallow

• Morfydd Clark for Saint Maud

• Frances McDormand for Nomadland

• Christin Milioti for Palm Springs

• Geraldine Viswanathan for Bad Education

Best Adapted Screenplay:

1. Charlie Kaufman for i'm thinking of ending things from Iain Reed's novel

2. Sarah Gubbins for Shirley from Susan Scarf Merrell's novel

3. Kelly Reichardt and John Raymond for First Cow

4. Simon Rich for American Pickle from his short story "Sell Out"

5. Mike Makowsky for Bad Education from Robert Kolker's "The Bad Superintendent"

Best Non-Fiction/Documentary Feature:

1. Boys State

2. Collective

3. David Byrne’s American Utopia

4. Dick Johnson is Dead

5. Feels Good Man

6. In & Of Itself

7. The Painter and the Thief

8. Time

Jimmy Fallon has come out on stage to do a bit about the pandemic and watching movies at home. People are just absolutely not having it. He tries not to laugh at his own jokes while doing what I guess is technically a pretty good impression of Dr. Fauci interviewing James Corden as Martin Scorsese (the less said of this impression, the better) on what is or isn’t cinema. The bit doesn’t track and Fallon is absolutely tanking. The producers cut away from the stage to spare the viewers at home from this monstrosity. We see crowd shots of Millie Bobby Brown shaking her head in dismay, Colin Firth is simultaneously grimacing and trying to stave off laughter, Cynthia Erivo is texting, and director Tom Hooper is taking notes for his next film. Corden yells, “Carpool Karaoke! Remember?!” Ron Howard has fainted. This thing is almost completely off the rails.

Coming back to the stage is the next presenter, a clearly embarrassed... Ross! He’s in a total flop sweat, but stumbles his way through a joke about how Fallon should try co-hosting the Oscars with James Franco sometime. There are scant chuckles throughout a crowd that mostly just wants to see who won and go home.

Best Director:

1. Christopher Nolan for Tenet

2. Spike Lee for Da 5 Bloods

3. Steve McQueen for Small Axe

4. Kelly Reichardt for First Cow

5. Chloé Zhao for Nomadland

Honorable Mentions:

• Kitty Green for The Assistant

• Eliza Hittman for Never Rarely Sometimes Always

• Charlie Kaufman for i'm thinking of ending things

• Thomas Vinterberg for Another Round

Best Picture

1. Bacurau

2. Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar

3. Da 5 Bloods

4. First Cow

5. i'm thinking of ending things

6. Judas and the Black Messiah

7. Never Rarely Sometimes Always

8. Nomadland

9. Small Axe

10. Tenet

Accepting the award for best picture is none other than Eve, the cow actor who played the titular First Cow! The audience is enamored with how graceful she looks in her cow gown, and her speech, though indecipherable, is likely simple, observational, and deeply profound for those who speak cow.

Wow, what a ceremony! Hearts were broken, property was damaged, dreams were fulfilled... blood was shed? Damn it, Meryl Streep came in and mugged Charlie Kaufman before absconding with the trophy. Oddly, she’s a previous winner, so the attack isn’t out of need for hardware. People are reading through articles about production on Adaptation for potential motives. Streep made time for a photo opportunity, but remains at large.

I could go on ad infinitum about all of these nominees and winners themselves and why they did or didn’t make the cut, but that’d be better served in a different piece. For now, my thoughts on most of these can be found on the Best of 2020 write-up and over on my Letterboxd. And, as always, these awards can be revoked and redistributed at will, so don’t get too cozy with that statue, Danny Bilson!

On behalf of the RAOGL (Rosscars Association of One Guy at a Laptop), thanks for reading, and stay tuned as we’re establishing a tip line for anyone has seen Ms. Streep or her stolen valor Rosscar. We’ll see you next year. Keep watching movies, and keep arbitrarily quantifying them in terms of subjective quality!

[lovemesomesurveys]

When was the last time you wanted to wear something but it was still ‘in the wash’ or ‘not yet dried’? I wanted to wear my Baby Yoda/Grogu Christmas sweatshirt on Christmas, but it didn’t end up getting washed.

Any new subjects for the upcoming school year? I’m not in school anymore.

Last time you got a haircut? Back in February of last year. Almost a year ago now.

Have you ever rode Business Class? No.

Paris, Texas or Paris, France? Paris, France, please.

How much time/percentage is left on your laptop battery? It’s at 100% because it’s plugged in.

Do you like to know how things are made? Yeah, a lot of it is interesting.

Care to post the most recent tagged picture of you on Facebook? No.

HAVE YOU WATCHED BRUNO YET!?  I saw the first one. I don’t have any interest in seeing the new one.

Is there any song that’s stuck in your head?  Not at the moment.

What does your school bag look like?  --

Is it anyone’s birthday today? I’m sure it’s a lot of people’s birthday today, but no one I know.

With your guy friends, are you known as a girl or a buddy? I don’t have any friends.

Do you own a foam finger? No.

Where was the last place you dined in with your friends? It’s been a few years since the last time I did that, so I don’t recall. Yes, I actually used to have friends and I actually used to go out. *gasp*

Name all the websites on your bookmark toolbar here! Google, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube, and Pinterest. 

Have you actually ever eaten a wedding cake? Yes.

Gotcher back to school outfit yet? Or do you just don’t care? --

Do you get email updates from Urban Dictionary?  No.

Do you think some babies are ugly? Aw, that’s mean.

Don’t you miss Chuck E. Cheese? Aw, those were fun times as a kid.

Do you think Fall Out Boy is gonna be a classic band, like Queen or AC/DC?  I don’t know. 

Do you love stuff crusted pizza? I don’t eat the crusts, so.

Is Lil Wayne all that he’s cracked up to be? I like some his features and songs.

Who are you usually attracted to in bands, the singer, the guitarist, bassist, or drummer? I wasn’t attracted to many band guys, honestly. 

Do you apply lotion after you bathe? No. I should.

What’s your favorite color? Pastels, rose gold, mint green, coral, and yellow.

Who did you have your most amazing kiss with?  Joseph.

Have you ever hugged a stranger?  No.

What’s a random act of kindness you have done to help a stranger? I’ve given money to homeless people.

Has a Youtube video of yours ever gotten over 10,000 views? Ha, no. What’s a fear you’ve conquered? Hmm. I don’t know.

Have you ever hugged someone for over a minute? Yeah.

Have you ever received a homemade card from someone?  Yes.

Would you ever get a tattoo on your collar bone? No.

Do you like Robert Frost poems?  I only know one.

Do you go to church every Sunday?  Yes. I attend via livestream. 

Ever had a drunken night in Mexico or Las Vegas? Nope.

Have you ever been to Arkansas?  No.

Where would you go on a road trip with your best friend? There’s so many places I’d love to travel to.

Do you know anyone with Harry Potter glasses?  Growing up I had the round frames.

Longest you’ve ever stayed on the phone? Houuuurs. I used to talk to my best friends in elementary and middle school on the phone for-fucking-EVER. I’m not sure of the longest bit of time though. <<< Haha, I actually used to do that, too, which is so shocking because I hate talking on the phone now. I kinda did that in high school the first two years a few times, but after that something switched and I never wanted to talk on the phone. It became just text me or message me online.

Have you ever been in a relationship on and off for more than a year?  Joseph and I, whatever it was we had going on, was off and on for a few years. We never were officially together, but we had something going on and it would seem it was going in that direction but then nope.

What about just for a year straight?  Like I said, it went on for 3 years.

Do gangs scare you?  I mean, yeah...

Have you met a best friend on a cruise before?  I’ve never been on a cruise.

How many high schools are in your city/town?  Like 4.

If offered, would you want to go to fashion week in Paris? Can I just have the trip to Paris?

If you had to get famous for one of the following, which would you choose: music, acting, writing, modeling? Writing. 

What are your thoughts on fake reality television? I’m a sucker for reality TV. *shrug*

Would you want to own your own island? Nah. I’m good with my Animal Crossing Island lol. <<< Ha, same.

Who killed John Bennet Ramsey?  Her brother is kinda sus. I could see it being a situation where the family covered up for him because he was just a child. Or, perhaps one of the parents. Again, it being an accidental situation and they just covered it up.

What do you think of girls with huge boobs that don’t wear bras in public? I don’t think about it. 

Do you even like politics? I don’t like it, but I try to follow it at least somewhat because it is important and affects all of us. It’s stressful and overwhelming and confusing, though, so I don’t follow it as closely as maybe I should.

Have you ever seen a guy wearing hoop or dangling earrings? Yeah.

What’s it like at raves? I’ve never been. I’ve never had any desire to go to one.

Do you do a nice Scottish accent?  I can’t do any accents.

Do you think that all people in England have really bad teeth?  No? That’s an awful stereotype.

What is your state nickname (The Golden State, The Cheese State, etc)? The Golden State.

Would you rather lose your best friend or your boyfriend? I’d rather not lose anyone in my life, thanks.

Do you think people who pay hundreds of dollars on perfume are ridiculous? Spend your money on what you want, but I don’t spend that much on perfume. I think it’s crazy how expensive they can be. 

What is the last thing you tried on in a store? A jacket. That’s the only thing I ever try on because I can easily just put it on real quick right there and it doesn’t require much. I never try on clothes or anything otherwise. 

Do you know who Georgia Nicholson is?  Nope.

Do you ever sleep through your alarm? It happens. Thankfully, it hasn’t happened for anything important in a long time, but I sometimes set alarms when I don’t want to sleep in too late or I want to try and get up by a certain time for whatever reason and oftentimes I just end up hitting snooze or turning it off.

What is the dominant color in the room you’re in?  There’s a lot of colors going on.

Do you think Sophia Bush is a good actress? I’ve only seen her in a couple things, I think.

When did you realize you are no longer a child?  I’m not sure if it was one specific moment. 

Is sleeping naked more comfortable then in clothes?  Noo, not for me. I don’t feel comfortable naked.

Does your best friend wear makeup? Yeah.

Who is someone you do not understand at all?  Myself. What is your morning routine? When I get up, I take my medicine and lie around for awhile checking social media and whatnot before finally dragging myself outta bed for coffee. 

Have you already met your true love?  No.

Have you ever had a dream in which you were making out, or more, with someone?  Yeah.

Do you prefer to fix the problems or just end the relationship? I would want to try and work on things first. I wouldn’t just end a relationship right away because we had a problem. Now, if we had a lot of problems and nothing was getting resolved or it just wasn’t working out even after trying to work on things, then it would be time to end the relationship. But you’re going to experience problems in a relationship, you can’t expect not to. It’s how you go about them.

Have you ever accidentally stepped on a cat tail?  Not a cat, but a dog. I always feel like the worst person in the world whenever I’ve accidentally done that with their tail or paw. Gahhh. And my doggo (and my previous doggos) acts like she did something wrong and snuggles up next to me and is all lovey and it’s like, ‘nooo, I’m the evil one here you didn’t do anything wrong you precious angel!’

Did they meow really loud? They let out a yelp.

Do you ever go to Plyrics.com?  I’m sure that was one of the sites I used back in the day for lyrics. Nowadays I just quickly Google a song and the lyrics pop right up.

Did you know that when a worm is cut in two both pieces grow again and continue living?  Jlkfjkdfjl ew yes I’ve heard that. That gives me the creeps just thinking about it, thanks for ending on that note....

[narcoleptic-drag-queen]

tag game

tagged by @barbiehytes!! Thank u bb! 

rules: tag 8 people you’d like to know better

Favorite Color: blue & orange! 

Last Song I Listened To: Sleep to Dream - Fiona Apple!! so so good

Favorite Musician: a three-way tie between Orville Peck, Cosmo Sheldrake, and Oingo Boingo!

Last Film I Watched: The Witches of Eastwick! I’d never seen it before and I'd just like to take a moment to marvel at the fact that there was a movie made explicitly about three women being insatiably horny for jack nicholson. really fun movie tho

Last TV Show I Watched: I just finished ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ and when i tell u i sobbed

Favorite Character: this is HARD but I’ll say Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice!!

Sweet, Spicey, or Savory?: savory 1000000000000%

Sparkling Water, Tea, or Coffee?: tea! i’ve been making london fogs relentlessly for the past week, they are so fucking good (also if u drink sparkling water ur not human sorry i don’t make the rules)

Any Pets?: YES! I have a little cockapoo named Jax, and he is my most favorite thing in the entire world

Tagging (not 8 people bc jesus christ): @ohyousimplebitch, @freykitten, @fab-wolf-in-the-gloom, and anyone else!! I have no idea who’s been tagged, so I’ll just let y’all decide for yourselves ;)

[2046]

out of boredom i will now be doing these to track my own cinethoughts as of may 2020

A movie you've seen most times in cinema.

la la land (2016) or shoplifters (2018) from recent memory. i usually don’t rewatch movies in the theater

Your most rewatched movie.

howl’s moving castle (2004)

A movie you quote on a daily basis.

chungking express (1994)

Favorite movie soundtrack.

main theme (the godfather)

he lives in you (the lion king ii)

young & beautiful, bryan ferry ver. (the great gatsby)

run free (spirit: stallion of the cimarron)

the imitation game (the imitation game)

concerning hobbits (the fellowship of the ring)

the wardrobe + the battle (narnia)

the medallion calls + he’s a pirate (potc)

main theme (the shining)

the outside world + outside (perhaps • love)

edelweiss (the sound of music)

main theme (barbie in the 12 dancing princesses)

Top 5 films of your favorite actor and actress.

?? i’ll come back to this

Top 5 performances of your favorite actor and actress.

actress 1: tilda swinton

eva, we need to talk about kevin (2011)

the white witch, narnia (2005)

orlando, orlando (1992)

eve, only lovers left alive (2013)

mason, snowpiercier (2013)

actress 2: keira knightley

elizabeth bennet, pride & prejudice (2005)

elizabeth swann, pirates of the caribbean

joan clarke, the imitation game (2014)

gretta, begin again (2013)

ruth, never let me go (2010)

actor: ?? i’ll come back to this

A movie storyline you wish you had actually lived.

transformers (2007)

only lovers left alive (2013)

nerve (2016)

A movie that reminds you of your mom.

gone with the wind (1939)

A movie that reminds you of your dad.

lord of the rings trilogy

Favorite movies from your childhood.

the sound of music (1965)

narnia: the lion, the witch & the wardrobe (2005)

the mummy (1999)

kung fu hustle (2004)

spirit: stallion of the cimarron (2002)

the lion king (1994)

the lion king ii: simba’s pride (1998)

bridge to terabithia (2007)

dinosaur (2000)

Favorite quote(s).

“i’m not hungry. i want to see a film. goodbye.” (vivre sa vie)

“ugh! as if!” (clueless)

“love you for 10,000 years” (chungking express)

Top 5 favorite female performances.

audrey hepburn, holly golightly (breakfast at tiffany’s)

alicia silverstone, cher horowitz (clueless)

toni collette, annie graham (hereditary)

mia farrow, rosemary woodhouse (rosemary’s baby)

imperrator furiosa (mad max: fury road)

Top 5 favorite male performances.

benedict cumberbatch, alan turing (the imitation game)

jack nicholson, jack torrance (the shining)

joaquin phoenix, arthur fleck/joker (joker)

judd nelson, john bender (the breakfast club)

hayden christensen, anakin skywalker (revenge of the sith)

Favorite year for movies.

1994

Your favorite movies from [insert year].

2017, the year i had moviepass & the most recent year in which hordes of great movies came out...

baby driver

the florida project

land of mine (limited release in u.s. began 2017)

call me by your name

raw (2017 u.s. release)

loving vincent

it

lady bird

phantom thread

the post

the shape of water

the disaster artist

blade runner 2049

dunkirk

thor: ragnarok

wonder

get out

Favorite [insert actor/actress/director] movies?

director: hirokazu koreeda

nobody knows (2004)

shoplifters (2018)

our little sister (2015)

like father, like son (2013)

List all you've seen from [insert actor/actress/director].

actress: scarlett johansson

lost in translation (2003)

the prestige (2006)

iron man 2 (2010)

the avengers (2012)

under the skin (2013)

don jon (2013)

captain america: the winter soldier (2014)

lucy (2014)

avengers: age of ultron (2015)

hail, caesar! (2016)

the jungle book (2016)

captain america: civil war (2016)

ghost in the shell (2017)

avengers: infinity war (2018)

isle of dogs (2018)

avengers: endgame (2019)

marriage story (2019)

jojo rabbit (2019)

An underrated actor.

callum turner

lee pace

paul bettany

An underrated actress.

gemma chan

rose byrne

rachel weisz

An underrated director.

edgar wright

alex garland

An overrated actor.

christian bale

An overrated actress.

constance wu

An overrated director.

woody allen

A film you wish you had seen on the big screen.

mad max: fury road (2015)

A movie you've seen that you think no one else's here will have heard of?

city of life and death (2009)

perhaps love (2005)

Favorite movie characters.

jack sparrow (pirates of the caribbean)

howl jenkins (howl’s moving castle)

holly golightly (breakfast at tiffany’s)

furiosa (mad max: fury road)

john bender (the breakfast club)

cher horowitz (clueless)

david collins (the guest)

legolas (lord of the rings)

A film that was better than the book.

atonement (2007)

Best remake.

the crazies (2010)

Your first favorite actor.

orlando bloom

Your first favorite actress.

keira knightley

Favorite animated film.

howl’s moving castle (2004)

Your most anticipated films.

dune (2020)

peninsula (2020)

Last movie that disappointed you.

the sound of silence (2019)

your name (2016)

Last movie that surpassed your expectations.

doctor sleep (2019)

Share an unpopular film opinion you have.

disney animation films looked better in 2D

Favorite Oscar win/speech.

allison janney, best supporting actress (i, tonya)

Biggest Oscar snub(s).

taraji p. henson, hidden figures

Who do you think is overdue for another nomination/win?

helena bonham carter

How many movies have you seen (rough estimation)?

800

A movie that made you go 'wtf was that'.

suicide squad (2016)

A film that scarred you.

i am legend (2007)

the hills have eyes (2006)

Most movies watched in a single day.

9. yes it was star wars

A film that always makes you cry.

perhaps love (2005)

la la land (2016)

A film that always makes you laugh.

shaolin soccer (2001)

Movies that you think everyone should watch (not necessarily your favorites).

eternal sunshine of the spotless mind (2004)

under the skin (2013)

nobody knows (2004)

shaun of the dead (2004)

A movie that took you a couple of viewings to appreciate.

burning (2018)

A book you want to see adapted to the big screen.

the secret history, donna tartt

pachinko, min jin lee

A book you really, really, really don't want to see made into a film.

house of night series

Favorite child performance.

natalie portman (leon: the professional)

yuya yagira (nobody knows)

Favorite pre-code.

freaks (1932)

Favorite silent film.

safety last! (1923)

the artist (2011)

Favorite coming of age film.

the breakfast club (1985)

Favorite superhero film.

the incredibles (2004)

the dark knight (2008)

Best cinematography.

la la land (2016)

the handmaiden (2016)

chungking express (1994)

we need to talk about kevin (2011)

hereditary (2018)

house of flying daggers (2004)

the lighthouse (2019)

Movies you know you should watch, but can't bring yourself to do it?

vertigo (1958)

requiem for a dream (2000)

citizen cane (1941)

8 ½ (1963)

sunset boulevard (1950)

Favorite genres.

drama

fantasy

psychological

war

Least favorite genres.

romcom

Biggest movie pet peeve.

action scenes with a million cuts per second, shaky camera movement, bad lighting

[sonyclasica]

ATTACCA QUARTET

“FLOW MY TEARS”

Attacca Quartet comparten hoy su nuevo tema y vídeo basado en el conocido madrigal “Flow My Tears” de John Dowland y que forma parte de su próximo álbum Of All Joys.

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Hoy, el grupo ganador del GRAMMY® - ATTACCA QUARTET comparten su nuevo single y vídeo incluido en su próximo álbum Of All Joys que contiene grandes trabajos minimalistas y renacentistas. Su fascinante interpretación instrumental del madrigal de John Dowland, "Flow My Tears", impregna el trabajo de una belleza y simplicidad sobrenaturales, que se ve reflejada en el videoclip dirigido por el artista establecido en Brooklyn, Zac Nicholson: míralo y escúchalo aquí.

el cuarteto canaliza su alegría, creatividad y emoción de estar nuevamente juntos en el álbum Of All Joys que saldrá a la venta a través de Sony Classical  el 5 de noviembre. El título está adaptado de una letra: "Y lágrimas y suspiros y gemidos mis cansados días/De todas las alegrías se han privado" de "Flow My Tears" de Dowland. “Esa frase fue muy emocionante”, dice el chelista Andrew Yee, “y nos sentimos identificados en cuánto la soledad nos había afectado como cuarteto.” "Teníamos la sensación de que estábamos grabando música que se nos había negado; nos emocionados tanto con la música que tuvimos que dejar de tocar para llorar entre toma y toma. Espero que hayamos captado la alegría de poder empapar todo eso."

Of All Joys comienza y termina en la era moderna con dos piezas seminales de  Arvo Pärt – “Summa” und “Fratres”; mientras el Cuarteto de cuerdas No.3 "Mishima" de Philip Glass  sacada de la banda sonora de la película de Paul Schrader de 1985 Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters sobre el influyente autor japonés Yukio Mishima, proporciona el ancla central del álbum. La selección de trabajos renacentistas de John Bennet, Orland Gibbons, Jacobus Clemens Non Papa, Luca Marenzio y Gregorio Allegri explora el legado de claridad armónica y rítmica y profunda espiritualidad compartidas con los trabajos minimalistas.  

 Of All Joys es un proyecto que comenzó cuando el grupo - Amy Schroeder [violinista], Domenic Salerni [violinista], Nathan Schram [violista], y Andrew Yee [chelista] – nombraba sus piezas favoritas del movimiento minimalista y la era renacentista, y consideraba la forma en la que los trabajo modernos se relacionan con lo que hubo antes. Los trabajos elegidos son únicos en sus estructuras al igual que en su instrumentación, y  mientras algunos son trabajos vocales y algunos son para cuerdas, ninguno fue originalmente escrito específicamente para cuarteto de cuerdas. "Solo queremos tocar la música que nos encanta, ya sea escrita originalmente para nuestro medio o no," dice la violinista Amy Schroeder.

Estas yuxtaposiciones apoyan una de las creencias clave del cuarteto: que la música es música. "Creemos de verdad en la belleza y la importancia de la música de todas las épocas," dice Schroeder. "El linaje es algo hermoso en sí mismo, y poder ver aunque sea un poquito de la vida y el arte del pasado es un auténtico privilegio."

Esto se traduce en un rico sentido de reverencia para cada uno de los trabajos incluidos, pero también de frescura.  Y, sobre todo, respeto y admiración, y amor por el arte.  "De muchas formas, este álbum expresa una de las mayores razones por las que uno elige tocar en un cuarteto de cuerdas," dice Schroeder.  "Los hermosos acordes del estilo del órgano y la pureza de la armonía en estas piezas son muy satisfactorios y aunque 'tristes' en naturaleza, es una alegría tocarlos."

"Se trata de la alegría de estar juntos y de hacer algo que es más hermoso que lo que puedes hacer tú solo," dice el violinista Domenic Salerni.

Transmitir todo esto a través de la música no es fácil, sin embargo, “Of All Joys” posee una rara profundidad y solemnidad.   Y también vitalidad. Porque la alegría que se encuentra en la comunión puede ser fugaz; “Of All Joys” sugiere que lo apreciemos mientras podamos.

 TRACKLIST:

ARVO PÄRT *1935

1       Summa                                                                                        5:44   

          LUCA MARENZIO c.1553–1599

2       Solo e pensoso                                                                                               5:01

          JOHN DOWLAND 1563–1626

3       Flow My Tears (Lachrimae)                                                                3:55

         de Second Booke of Songs or Ayres (1600)

          ORLANDO GIBBONS 1583–1625

4       Fantasia a 6 in D minor                                                                                3:45

          PHILIP GLASS *1937

         String Quartet No. 3 “Mishima”

5                 I      1957: Award Montage                                                                 4:11

6                II      November 25: Ishigaya                                                                1:21

7               III      1934: Grandmother and Kimitake                                            4:12

8              IV      1962: Body Building                                                                      1:41

9                V      Blood Oath                                                                                    3:16

10            VI      Mishima / Closing                                                                        2:57

          GREGORIO ALLEGRI 1582–1652

11     Miserere 8:00

          JOHN BENNET c.1575–c.1615

12     Weep, O Mine Eyes                                                                                     2:53

          JACOBUS CLEMENS NON PAPA C.1510–C.1555

13     Ego flos campi a 7                                                                                        4:38

          ARVO PÄRT

14     Fratres                                                                                                                                    11:32

          Attacca Quartet

         Amy Schroeder violín

         Domenic Salerni violín

         Nathan Schram viola

         Andrew Yee chelo

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[jellypumpkin]

OP, you publish libel against Mark Hamill, Jack Nicholson, Caesar Romero, John DiMaggio, Troy Baker, Jeff Bennet, Kevin Michael Richardson, Heath Ledger, and literally everyone who has played the Joker other than Jared Leto.

Also R-Pattz is wrong, plenty of method actors aren’t dicks, again that’s just Leto.

robert pattinson singlehandedly destroying every single joker before he’s even put the suit on

[delta-simmer]

Daisy spent the day teaching Bennet how to think with flash cards while the older siblings were at school. When they got home Nikolas and Hailee had their A’s! Nikolas aged up into a YA and moved out while Hailee aged up into a teen and started her angst. But can I say she is very pretty for being a child of EA Vlad?

[paradise-bi-the-dashboard-lightt]

Cause where it all comes from is a mystery It's like the changing of the seasons And the tides of the sea But here's the one that's driving me berserk Why do only fools and horses work?