#cinematic storytelling.

[historyofguns]

The article "Mortar Grenades: How Two Medals of Honor Altered ‘Saving Private Ryan’" by Captain Dale Dye, USMC (Ret), explores the real-life use of 60mm mortar rounds as improvised hand grenades during World War II, a technique depicted in the film "Saving Private Ryan." The author, who served as the film's Senior Military Advisor, had to convince skeptics on set, including the director Steven Spielberg and actors Tom Hanks and Matt Damon, about the historical validity of this tactic. The article outlines how mortarmen, facing desperate combat situations, used mortar rounds as grenades by removing safety pins and striking them on hard surfaces to arm the detonator manually. It provides examples of soldiers like Corporal Charles E. Kelly and Tech Sergeant Beaufort T. Anderson, who were awarded Medals of Honor for employing this method in combat. These accounts highlight the innovation and adaptability of American soldiers during wartime, elements essential to achieving victory under challenging circumstances. The narrative also touches on the post-war lives of these decorated soldiers, underscoring the lasting impact of their wartime experiences.

[bixels]

It's crazy how Dungeon Meshi's manga can feel more cinematic and emotional than the anime to me, even when they're practically the same. Compared to the anime, this moment is such a heartbreaking gut-drop. The way Kui uses negative space and flat compositions to create a sense of horrific stillness is so key.

The way the text (Senshi's monologue) is sequestered to an empty corner of a panel or huddled away from the edge of its text box is not only a great way of showing Senshi's headspace (fearful, isolated, dissociating), but creates a visual representation of pause, as if you hold your breathe after each line. The first panel puts us directly in Senshi's perspective too (compared to in the anime, which puts us as an outside observer over Senshi's shoulder). The detail of the door and bricks so effectively implies that he stared at it for so long, waiting and hoping, that its image is burned in his memory. The wood grain, the brick arch, the number of rivets. The lack of dialogue in the second panel shows a moment of realization too –– "he's dead" (also a great example of the Kuleshov effect). And it's that pause that creates a beat and sets a great rhythm to his headspace, like a music rest: "He never came back." (oh god.) "I'm all alone." Finally, the third panel's negative space, cropping Senshi, shows how truly alone he feels. Without his family, the world ceases to exists. Under shock, he traps himself in a 1-foot radius, too scared to even perceive a world outside its boundaries; a world that can hurt him, kill him, make him disappear with it. There is only his body, the stone beneath his feet and against his back, his thoughts, and that awful bowl of soup.

Even though they're a series of flat images, there's an implicit reading of silence in Senshi's realization and horror. Kui influences your experience to slow down and take your time.

Compare this to the anime, which fills every shot with dialogue. The pacing is fast; we never get to sit in silence like we do with the manga. The horizontal frame allowed the boarders to add Senshi, turning the composition into an over-the-shoulder shot, which takes us out of Senshi's POV. They also added a zoom-out in shot one, which adds unnecessary energy to a very somber scene. The tightening on Senshi as a close-up reaction shot also dulls the moment. In the original panel, Senshi stares ahead at the empty space to his left as a shadow surrounds his mind. It not only shows how Senshi's senses are dulling and his world is shrinking (setting up panel three), but shows how terrified Senshi is of what's in front of him, how the air itself becomes pitch black and opaque, how Senshi is surrendering himself to fear. The pacing is understandable and necessary; this episode packed a lot of story content together. It's just a shame because it really (imo) deflated one of the most nauseating moments in Dungeon Meshi.

[luvinaeverdene]

Persepolis (2007) Directed by Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud

[vibe-stash]

Perfect Blue (1997) dir. Satoshi Kon // Requiem for a Dream (2000) dir. Darren Aronofsky

[cobraonthecob]

yeah i'm still crying about imane khelif's win and this photo has me inconsolable

[wallofshrek]

just watched a let's play of mouthwashing. okay. i can see how this has fucking captivated people oh my god

[x-heesy]

phοtο: Luka Κhabelashvili

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Ruby by Tweaker, Will Oldham 🎧

[outsiderace88]

The way I get sucked into this world every time I pick up the controller.. I love capturing cinematic type shots when playing game. I like being able to frame and position the character of V and be able to tell a mini story with either a single shot or multiple shots from different angles.

I truly love this game, it’s really the only one that has actually been able to keep me interested and invested in it. Aside from games like Mad Max or Red Dead Redemption 2, as far as open worlds go, there’s just something special about Cyberpunk 2077.

[ccmagazine]

BLOOMING

Rebellion is rooted in nature. A flower does not ask where it belongs—it claims space, stretches toward the sun, and thrives in the wild. It is soft, yet unyielding. Fragile, yet untouchable. This season, elegance sheds its restraint and surrenders to the elements.

Amidst fields thick with untamed blossoms, silhouettes emerge—sharpened lapels cutting through the haze of petals, fluid draping caught in the breeze. Formality is misplaced, yet perfectly at home. A crisp white suit dissolves into golden dusk, organza folds mimic the delicate chaos of nature itself. There is no contradiction, only coexistence.

This is refinement without restriction. Beauty without boundaries. Romance turned raw. Flowers bloom without permission—so why should we?

Lilly

Signy Hair by @okruee

Ribbon Dress by @gorillax3-cc

Marisol Hair from the Miracle Collection by @clumsyalienn

Sequin Rosa Dress from the After Party Collection by @sentate

William

Harland Hair and Stefano Hair by @johnnysimmer

Belted Suit by @gorillax3-cc

Lita Earrings from the Rebel Collection by @arethabee

Leather Derby Shoes from the Men's Shoes Collection 03 by @jius-sims

Destin Necklace and Hanson Rings by @christopher067

Cameron Suit from the Canela Set by @serenity-cc

Alphonse

Basic Scarf by @gorillax3-cc

Pants and Loafers Suit from the Canela Set by @serenity-cc

Starr earings from the Komfy Collection by @arethabee

[ranzelleslair]

“Chasing the Wind”

In this piece I tried to depict a dynamic, high-energy moment. I wanted to emphasize motion, from the warrior’s flowing scarf to the horse’s form, creating a sense of both elegance and raw energy. The horse is not just a mount but a partner in battle, the warrior’s best friend.

[luvinaeverdene]

Bend It Like Beckham (2002) Directed by Gurinder Chadha

[threewaysdivided]

Spoilers for S2E7 of Netflix Arcane

Jayce ending up stuck at the bottom of Alternate!Zaun, eating scraps and relying on a mechanical brace + walking stick to compensate for a crippled leg while he tries to climb to the surface is such a good subtle parallel to Viktor's origins in Season 1.

[vibe-stash]

Goodfellas (1990) dir. Martin Scorsese // Home Alone (1990) dir. Chris Columbus

[mifunebooty]

Bitch, why does Robert Mitchum look so fine in Pursued 1947?

[grownasssimmer]

Sims 4 "Behind Closed Doors" Pose Pack

In the soft flicker of lamplight, in the hush between spoken words, the truth lingers.

This pack explores moments we rarely show— A woman quietly mourning the passage of time in her own reflection. A man gripping the counter as pain takes him by surprise. A boy watching from behind the curtain, trying to make sense of what he’s seen.

21 total poses | 9 single poses | 1 couple pose | 7 vanity poses | 3 counter leans 🔐 Early Access available now 🌿 Public release April 14

Created for intimate, emotional storytelling—family tension, unspoken grief, aging, disappointment, love left unsaid. Pulled from an upcoming episode of False Gods—spoilers ahead if you know the characters 👀

DOWNLOAD on my Patreon.