#crazy rave

[depersonalizedtechno]

Crazy Rave Girl

[clowningaroundmars]

very odd that the "you have to understand when there's gay sex happening even when there isn't any gay sex happening" website seems to be pissed off abt no gay sex happening in venom 3 even tho the entire movie was basically shoving it in your face if you actually cared to look

[somedudewithantlers]

just tumblr things

[buzzingroyalty]

my name… is…

sakura katana… chaaaaan

[boywithskull]

I'm finally reading The Sun and the Star, and I wanted so badly to like it as a Nico fan, but i can't get past the terrible pacing, unfunny jokes, poor characterisation, soon-to-be-outdated pop culture references, unsubtle therapy-talk, and forgotten lore. Gotta love that it was advertised as a Tartarus adventure but it's taken over half the book to get there :/ I don't even think it's a case of me being too old, because I still love the PJO and HOO books and think they hold up for the most part. Like....I'm sorry but this book is a disaster IMO. There are some thing I like about it, but unfortunately they are weighed down by all the things I dislike. It reads like if someone who had never read the PJO books and had only seen the solangelo tumblr tag wrote a fanfiction.

[ravewing]

i love how me picking up a wings of fire book at the ripe age of eight years old led to me present day thirsting over george washington like yeah. that went well

[clairedaring]

Nonkul and Bright's experience in queer media prior to I Feel You Linger In The Air

So... I've fallen down the huge rabbit hole that is I Feel You Linger In The Air (even though I was already down bad earlier this year when I finished the novels) since the airing of the series. I've tried my best to consume everything translated IFYLITA-related content and now I'm here to summarize a few points I love about the (immaculate) casting of Nonkul and Bright.

For Nonkul

Prior to IFYLITA, Nonkul has had a few BL-adjacent projects:

2014 indie gay film "Love's Coming", where he plays a friend of the gay protagonist.

2016 sitcom series "Bang Rak Soi 9/1", where he plays a student with a crush on his straight best friend (main character played by Tongtong, who you may have known from To Sir With Love or Khun Chai)

2019 chinese bromance "Dive", where he plays the 2nd main lead who develops "strong friendship" with the protagonist as swimming teammates

But IFYLITA marks Nonkul's first time playing in a BL series where he is the protagonist.

Back in 2021, Nonkul posted this Q&A video on Facebook, where he answered the question "If you have a chance, would you consider playing in a BL series? If accepted, who do you to co-act with?". To which Nonkul went on a full long discussion on how he doesn't view BL as a genre and talks about what kind of role he would want to play (full clip below).

Transcript:

If that series is an interesting storyline for me, I am always open to any kind of genre. I never categorized BL series as an BL series, I just think of it as a series with another plot as part of my work. It is a normal series that can have any of the plots which I will categorize as Romantic Comedy, Drama or whatever. Thus, when I choose the BL series I want to work with, the love preference of the character does not affect my decision. If the plot of the series is interesting, of course I'm gonna do it for sure. Every work that I chose, I personally think it at least enjoyable for me. Of course, if in the future, there are BL series with plots that I find interesting, that I enjoyed the script. "Like, wow, that's my type!", I will definitely selected it to be my future project. A good written series is a good series. This is what I believe as an actor. - Nonkul

For BL Series, I think I can work with everyone. I don't think I have anyone in particular. One thing! I desire the character of that person/actor? to be close to the character in the series. At that point I will be satisfied. Sometimes, I as an actor have a chance to work with people who didn't have a lot of acting experience. I will still discover something new from him as well. And there is a BL novel which I really like! [Nonkul explains the plot of his favorite BL Novel 'Peremo'] I would prefer to choose the "heroine" role because it will be a new experience for me as an actor because it will be a new experience for me as an actor. Because basically I only play as a hero role for the main character or support character in my work, but a "heroine" role in a BL series is the only chance for me to play a character more feminine. So it is a new experience for me. [Nonkul continues raving about 'Peremo']. But if you think that you can make [an adaptation of Peremo], please do not forget me, Nonkul! Pleaseeeeeeee, I will do my best, I promise!!! However, I'm not only fixated on this novel. I'm also open for many more BL series if there is an interesting plot. - Nonkul

Interestingly the 3 checklists Nonkul mentioned his dream BL novel/character 'Peremo' had was 1. playing the 'heroine' role; 2. it has a LOT of action; 3. it is also sci-fi fantasy genre. And then in 2022, Nonkul booked 2 action dramas and IFYLITA which checked off criteria 1 and 3 of his wishlist (he mentioned it in this interview).

In 2022, at the beginning of IFYLITA announcement event, Nonkul mentioned that one of reasons that he accepted to play Jom in IFYLITA is that the story didn’t just put love scenes in just for fan services. Previously he had rejected some series because of that.

Nonkul read the novel prior to the acceptance of the role and you can tell he put a lot of care into bringing Jom to life (Nonkul immediately tweeting his apology after the pilot trailer is out about him accidentally using right hand to sketch (because Jom is left-handed), discussing various novel details with fans of the book at event, discussing how to punch Ohm like Jom would instead of punching him regularly as he would in other series, even giving book-film comparison commentaries in the BTS of the episodes)

Nonkul's physical and facial features are also so similar to Jom in the novel, especially his Chinese heritage is taken into account by the casting directors (Jom is also Thai of Chinese heritage iirc). Honestly kudos to P'Tee and co for snatching Nonkul.

For Bright

Prior to IFYLITA, Bright has played a supporting male gay character in the CH3 Lakorn 'Rivalry' and starred in PP Krit's MV 'It's Okay Not To Be Alright'.

But IFYLITA still marks Bright's first ever male lead role (ngl I was quite shocked when I found out about this because like the man is SIGNED to CH3, what are they doing?) AND his first official "BL" series.

Bright also accept the role of Khun Yai after he went to buy the novel and read them.

Before filming, Bright practiced a lot to portrayed Khun Yai as close to the novel as possible (the way Khun Yai walks with hands behind his back, his posture, him speaking in the different local dialect...)

Here are some translated interview questions Nonkul and Bright did before filming IFYLITA for bangkokbiznews that I found really interesting and want to share (original Thai article) (translated by twitter user lingerair/eugust)

Question: How is your individual characters? How are they similar or different from you? (1)

Nonkul: Jom and I are very different. Jom has soft and sensitive part. He cried so many times, and often gets upset with things that if it's me, I wouldn't be upset like him but his tears is already flowing. Bright: Khun Yai is quite similar with me. He's calm and wise. It's easy to be Khun Yai when I read the script. I try to put myself as Khun Yai. I'm Khun Yai and Khun Yai is me. I always think like this to be able to moderately act as Khun Yai.

Question: BL series has become a powerful "soft power". What do you about this? (2)

Nonkul: To be honest, whatever entertainment media it is, I view all of them as soft power but can't deny that during this period foreigners are especially interested in Thai Y series. I think it's a good thing. In the end, no matter what kind of content they are interested, it's a pleasant thing. Bright: Bright agrees (to that) very much. There are so many BL series with many fans both in and outside of the country, thus I think that it's good quality soft power in presenting a lot of things. Such as "I Feel You Linger In The Air" has a lot of Thai culture incorporated it in. Nonkul: Since it's period (series), it won't look like we're forcing Thai culture into (the series). We want foreigners to learn about how was it during the era and how it affects the present.

Question: This novel has a lot of fans waiting, do you feel pressured in taking a role in this? (3)

Nonkul: There's a little bit of pressure but personally, when I've worked till this point, I'm kinda used to this. I can say that I already have some expectations (for myself) and receive some pressures as a motivation in working but I'm not that stressed by it. Bright: Similar to Non, I'm a little bit pressured but we will both do our best, everyone will do their best. Fans has expectations because they want to watch the adaptation. We'll do it in our way and we hope everyone'll likes it.

As a huge fan of the novel, I just love how much love Nonkul and Bright have for the original novel and the amount "homework", care and dedication they have to crafting their characters to be as close as possible. I really hope everyone who have reservation or hesitance watching I Feel You Linger In The Air because you didn't vibe with previous Dee Hup House’s productions, should still give IFYLITA a chance (or at least try watching Episode 6 & 7) because it is seriously unlike any previous DHH’s productions (in all aspects: plot, direction, pacing, cinematography, music, lighting, color-grading, overall production…)

For my post on Bright and Nonkul's preparation for IFYLITA

[roo-bastmoon]

Remember that one time?

Hey, guys. Hey, hey--you guys!

Remember that one time, when Jimin got moon tattoos down his spine, but then he spent more than a year being all coy and not really showing us more than a few peeks... and then he went on Insta and Twitter and posted a half-naked picture with a full view of it with his arm around Jungkook for his birthday?

Remember that?

Man, it feels like it was just yesterday or something.

[britneyshakespeare]

wait james somerton sounds a lot like some people on tumblr when they start spouting off about queer history or supposed controversies within it. is that where you guys are getting your stuff? is it james somerton brain poisoning?

[jamandjazz]

Okay I have to know, why do you headcanon Mason as aroace? (I love him so much and need more people to talk about him 😭)

Holy shit it’s happening. Oh my god I’ve been WANTING to yap abt this okay okay

So basically, first and foremost, the way Mason talks about relationships.

He does NOT want to be in a serious relationship. The way he talked made it sound like the thought was something that hardly crossed his mind, not really something he was sacrificing. Yes he was stressed and had more important things, like bills, on his mind but it never felt that way to me.

He doesn’t have a positive view on relationships at ALL even though he pretends to be happy for the person in front of them. Again, you COULD make the argument it’s because he sees it as a waste of money and something that’s gonna weigh him down but most allo people I know don’t ever think of romance that way. He talks the way I do and I guess a good amount of this is projection but it fits well enough anyways.

ALSO

THIS IS THE LINE THE STUCK OUT TO ME!! I will not elaborate bc I fear if this isn’t convincing that I have at least half a point and you can see where I’m coming from I’ll just sound delusional 💔

This WHOLE thing screamed aro to me but the parts underlined hit HARD.

Starting with the first bit, bro sounds so annoyed at the thought of him getting into girls. Very relatable 6/10 because it could also be just general advice and him thinking Tex is too young bc that’s his baby brother.

Second he KNOWS that most people would be embarrassed that they haven’t done anything, even if he personally has no desire for it he’s well aware he should keep that to himself.

Third, I’m 90% sure most allos don’t think of relationships as being traps. And even when they do that’s bc they suck ass at being partners with someone and I love Mason too much to think that of him. Sure, in part, it might be that he has attachment issues and that he doesn’t want to be tied down to the town but hear me OUT 😭🙏 I’m making sense I SWEAR.

Masons smart, he probably knows how to do stuff WITHOUT getting anyone pregnant and he’s level headed enough to do it too but bro doesn’t WANT to. The idea seems to make him sick which, same! To me relationships seem like such a nuisance and genuinely like one of the worst things someone could do to themselves. But allos don’t see it that way. I don’t think I have anything to “fix” about myself because FUNDAMENTALLY relationships sound awful. I can understand why people like them (sort of. Eh. Maybe. If I try really hard and ignore the voice in my head screaming that they’re stupid) but to me they’ll never sound like anything but something tying me down.

…okay so maybe I was projecting a little.

In short, I think he’s aroace because of the he talks down on relationships, his fundamental views on them, and the fact you can’t say that it’s just that he’s never dated. He has dated and has had many chances to “fall in love” but he just hasn’t. He doesn’t get attached to the people he dates and generally sees the idea of a partner a nuisance.

[depersonalizedtechno]

[taldigi]

My biggest peeves were:

Literally the same story as the 3D show except it's Felix and/or the quantic kids. Nothing changes. Felix is a model. Gabriel is his dad. Marinette is Dupain Cheng. Alya is The lady blogger and not an intrepid school reporter. Nino Is here. And I'm not saying it's a reinterpretation, I'm saying it's a one-to-one story beat to story beat retelling.

Bonus points if they just shove gdv into the story and pretend that it's precanon Felix. They even leave Adrian as chat noir. I know you think you can get away with it because You're calling him culpa, but I know. I know better. Even if nobody else cares.

You know what the story needs? More Adrian. Not that much Adrian, just about 2 cubic tons. If I wanted to read a 20 chapter fic about Adrian's struggles I would just read a Canon fic. He is just so unnecessarily jammed into every little nook and cranny. Go away you little parasite.

Bridgette is the mind killer. It's less about the name change and more about the principles behind it. Every single felibri felinette story I have ever stumbled upon has just been anime tropes. I know the pv didn't have a lot of meat on it, but the art book was still out and there were translations and we had art of null and Richard and concept storyboards. It's not like it wasn't out there. And I know they knew about it because they add the quantic kids every single fucking time.

Ring curse. And you don't even give ladybug an earring curse to match. Fucking cowards.

[13eyond13]

nothing more cringe than coaxing and half-forcing someone to go to the movies with you because you're talking up how good the last one in the series was and then they finally agree to go and then it ends up being over two hours long and also kinda the worst 😬

[foxonrollerskates]

plum ass looking blog fr

(DARK COLORS FOR THE WIN OMG WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PURPLE)

And it was always this color of purple, never was it blue

[paleiido]

Wakes up. Immediately gets pissed off abt work

[leclercskiesahead]

As far as I can tell the smooth operator dance lounge is free??? First come first serve entry, I imagine they’ll probably have each person order some food and drink but otherwise, I’ve not seen any entry fee or ticket sales going on for it