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Tobin Heath and Christen Press Preview the 2023 World Cup with Jill Ellis ⚽️ | Episode 1

Tobin and Christen kickoff their inaugural episode of The Re—Cap Show with a preview of the upcoming World Cup and USA’s match against Vietnam, a debate over which is easier: starting or coming off the bench, and answering questions from the community like, “How do you stay positive during a recovery period,” and “What is your go-to karaoke song?” Then, they sit down for an in-depth conversation with their iconic head coach, Jill Ellis, covering her first days with the USWNT, her history coaching Christen and Tobin, her unique role during the lawsuit against US Soccer for pay equity in 2019, and much more.

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Disventure Camp All Stars Power Ranking (Round 8)

It's yet again time to round up some power rankings. Will I slip at the start or slide my way to a perfect score?

In case you haven't seen my previous power rankings ( 5 | 6 | 7 ), the Power Ranking Format is essentially a way of ranking how well each player is doing in the game. So, in essence, this is a long form way of predicting who I think will be eliminated from the competition in the next episode. There will be spoilers for last week's episode (obviously) and its power ranking, so make sure to read that first if you don't want to be spoiled on how I ranked our last boot. If you want more clarification on the rules, that first post will help you out as well. Furthermore, I'm going to be spoiling the preview for next episode, so if you want to go in TOTALLY blind, save this for later. Let's go!

Recap - Ellie's Elimination

Current Point Total: 28 acquired/42 total

I should've stuck to my guns, dammit! Why couldn't this exact scenario have played out, like, two weeks ago, when I would've been totally right? Just another failing of my self doubts, I suppose. This time, I'll be sure to doubt those doubts.

Anyways, given that I've anticipated it for so long, Ellie's elimination is as unsurprising as it is understandable (which is "highly"). As I mentioned in my initial thoughts, I really like how they explained her elimination as the game being bad for her, because, it's true! It made it extra surprising that Ellie wasn't there for the Patreon readings-- more or less increasing her odds of rejoining the game later-- but, who knows what'll happen there. For now, I think this season will be fine without Ellie there to add her particular brand of spice, even if it helped to flesh out the season's palette while she was there.

Also, I finally put the boot in 10th place instead of 9th place :D I'm improving!

Trailer Analysis

Tom and Aiden will do... whatever the hell this is. My guess is that Tom is (lightheartedly) teasing Aiden about something regarding James. Maybe it's some kind of pivot after Aiden tries to press Tom further about his mysterious boyfriend?

Alec and Grett will join Riya sunning herself on the beach. This may be important if it's showing Yul being on the outs.

Gabby will yell at Tess, presumably confronting her over Ellie's elimination.

The way the shots before this one were cut together, it seems like Ashley and Riya (and, by extension, Magenta and Yellow) will argue with each other.

The challenge will be something involving a slip n slide track where contestants shoot a ball at the end. Notably, it seems that they don't start off holding the balls at the beginning of the track. Also, some contestants are shown sitting, while others are shown standing. Maybe there's a break point in the middle where they acquire the balls, and can switch between sitting and standing?

The thumbnail shot, which shows Tess and Ally arguing with someone. Based on the earlier content, my guess is Riya/the Yellow Team.

Jake, at least, will also attempt to throw a ball before the stop at the end illustrated by Grett. Some theories: 1) this is a desperate hail mary at the end of the challenge that Jake throws early to prevent Magenta from losing, 2) this is a desperate pass to either Ashley or Ally, who are standing ahead of Jake, at the end of the challenge to prevent Magenta from losing, or 3) this is Jake choosing to enable PvP and throw the ball at probably Aiden or Tom. Honestly, leaning towards #3.

"You think saying you're gay is something huge? Look what show we're on."

Trevor and Emily will continue their conversation regarding Trevor's feelings for Derek, and Trevor will (presumably) come to outwardly acknowledge those feelings as romantic, coming out to Emily as gay/bi. (Bi is the canon one as far as we last heard.) Emily is sitting on a picnic blanket, which implies that she decided to eat the picnic herself after Yul chose to abandon it. She's an icon for that and the quote itself.

There's a lot more camp life shown in this trailer than the last one. This definitely seems like it could be a short challenge, with more focus on interpersonal relationships and the fallout of last episode's elimination. That definitely gives me some material to work with, although, as always, it's gonna be at least a partial shot in the dark.

Power Ranking

#1: Ashley

I still think Ashley is totally safe. Why would Ally and Jake work together to eliminate her? It just doesn't make sense. Barring, like... a medical evacuation, Ashley will live to see another day. And, based on the trailer, it even seems like Ally would be the more likely medevac.

#2: Alec

I also still think that Alec is very likely to survive, because, similar to Ashley, it doesn't make any sense for Riya, Yul, and Grett to work together to eliminate him. I think the most likely path to an Alec boot would be if he and Riya try to vote for probably Yul, and Yul and Grett decide to vote for Alec, sending Alec home in whatever the tiebreaker would be this time. However, even in that fringe situation, I think that Yul and Grett would choose to vote for Riya over Alec, and that, narratively, Yul would probably lose the tiebreaker challenge. There's no way he'd win a tiebreaker twice, right? Especially with an injured foot?

I also want to draw attention to the fact that the three boots from S1 thus far have been Miriam, Fiore, and Ellie, in that order. First place, then second place, then third place. I do wonder if Alec, as S1's fourth place finisher, will pick up on that pattern and worry about it at all.

#3: Ally

An Ally boot would definitely be surprising. It's still possible that Ashley could choose to side with Jake over her, but I don't think that's the direction the story will take. Like, the intended message could be, "true friends will stick with you through thick and thin, so there's no reason to worry." However, I think that a better and probably more accurate moral to learn would be "if you always assume the worst in people, you'll drive even those who want the best for you away." AKA, I don't think that the narrative would want to reward Jake for slipping back into those old insecure habits by having Ashley cave under his whining.

The way that the writers have fleshed Ally out this season has been really nice, and I hope that her story doesn't end before the merge. Despite her placing sixth in S2 (the same place as, uh, Tom), I always forget that she made it late into the game. Probably because she wasn't bringing a whole lot to the table. Now she is, so let's hope that table doesn't fold under the weight of Jake bias.

#4: Grett

Y'know, I still don't really know what to do with Grett. The narrative as it stands could function without her-- the main plot line she's involved in at the moment is pretty self-contained, and could naturally disappear with her elimination-- but the Yellow Team really doesn't seem like they'd be gearing up to vote her out. Right now, she's a loyal and somewhat naive/subservient henchman, which is exactly what characters like Alec or Yul are looking for.

Due to that logic, I wound up being fairly confident that she won't be the next elimination. I hope she won't, because I really like Grett, both in S1 and DCAS. Then again, I really like pretty much everyone in DCAS, but the show just has to keep eliminating people! Why do we keep putting ourselves through this...?!

#5: Tom

The state of Cyan up until their next elimination is quite the interesting situation, indeed. Given that Aiden, Tom, and Tess already voted against Gabby last time, and Gabby made it clear to us that she doesn't plan on legitimately working with any of them anymore, Gabby is the obvious next elimination from that tribe. So, when considering the others, my main criteria is, "who would Gabby be the most likely to vote for in the case of her finding a totem?"

Given Gabby's character, I imagine that her vote would be decided by who she feels the most betrayed by/is the most angry at, as opposed to being a huge strategic play. All three of Aiden, Tom, and Tess have their arguments for being Gabby's biggest target, which I'll elaborate on in each of their individual sections.

For Tom, the argument is that Gabby would feel the most betrayed by him because he was actually one of her friends on S1, as opposed to Aiden and Tess, who she didn't know super well. She thought they were genuine friends, yet he was out there cackling over Ellie's elimination with the rest of them.

However, despite that personal element, I think that targeting Tom would be Gabby's least likely decision. I'd attribute Ellie's elimination as Aiden's move, and Tess was the facilitator that made it happen. Tom was just along for the ride. Although that hasn't stopped Gabby from holding a grudge in the past (pour one out for Dan), to me it seems like she'd have bigger fish to fry.

Additionally, I think that (other than possibly Gabby) Tom would be the worst Cyan character to lose at the moment, narratively speaking. If Tom is going to be eliminated, it would be much more satisfying for it to be the result of his own poor decisions (like what just happened to Ellie) than Gabby's random silver bullet. Between Jake, Aiden, and the lie Tom trapped himself in, it feels to me like the writers have more that they want to do with Tom yet.

#6: Tess

Alright, so, why would Gabby want to eliminate Tess? Well, Tess was the deciding vote between whether Ellie or Aiden would go home, and, by Gabby's reaction, she was pretty surprised by Tess' verdict. Therefore, Gabby could see Tess as having committed the greatest betrayal.

There is also a possibility that Gabby could manage to eliminate Tess without needing some sort of idol or advantage. At the very least, I'm sure it would be far easier for Gabby to convince Aiden and Tom to work together to eliminate Tess than to get either of Aiden and Tom to flip on each other. Aiden and Tom might go along with it if they were worried about Tess flipping on Cyan to vote with Magenta at the merge because of Ally, or something.

However, I still don't really think that Tess would be eliminated in this fashion. You could argue that her character arc is now complete upon her making the decision to side with the boys over Ellie, but personally, I don't think that's all they'd want to do with her. Down to this next episode's thumbnail, recent episodes have been rekindling the relationship between Tess and Ally, and making us look forward to seeing more happen between them (romantic or platonic). I want to believe that they'll make the merge together, so I hope Tess isn't eliminated here.

#7: Aiden

The answer as to why Gabby would choose to get Aiden out is obvious: he's the one that spearheaded the movement to eliminate Ellie. Out of everyone who is or even has been on the Cyan Team, Aiden is the one who Gabby has bonded with the least. Plus, Gabby could adopt the mentality of "I'll fulfill Ellie's dying wish (eliminating Aiden) or get eliminated trying." It's my gut feeling that if Gabby were to idol someone out this episode, Aiden would be her target of choice.

And, as I wrote about last episode, if James doesn't become a returning player, the writers have less of a direct reason to keep Aiden around. He's still a fan favorite as always, but, like... the name of the game this season is sending fan favorites home. Unless he makes the final 3 again (which, granted, is possible), he will be eliminated at some point. So, why not now?

Well, the reason is still his relationships with other characters, even the ones that aren't James. The last episode also drew attention back to Aiden's relationship with Riya, and heightened the animosity between him and Jake. While having his relationship with Ellie lead to his downfall would make sense, leaving his rivalries with Jake and especially Riya unfinished would be a waste, in my opinion. Those three are dying to have beef with each other at the merge. Now that Ellie's out, maybe Aiden can be my new merge boot, in a synthesized move between Riya and her allies and Jake and his allies. Boy, would that make Tom mad. Honestly, seems pretty legit...

#8: Gabby

I know I kinda promised @/thefandomenchantress that Gabby wouldn't be at the bottom of my power rankings anymore, and, well, she isn't! ... But she's still at the bottom of Cyan. Sorry! Let me explain myself.

Let's be clear: I don't actually think Gabby is going anywhere this episode. While it is possible, I think it would be pretty lame to get the audience all hyped up over a potential Gabby villain arc only to cut it short prematurely. I find it far more likely that she'll be in this game for the long haul, now.

However, if the Connor... and Fiore... and Ellie... boots have told me anything, it's that, if it seems like the entire tribe would really obviously send their votes towards one person, it's probably that person who would be going home. Given that no totem has yet been announced for this season, and Ellie already scoured the entire Cyan camp looking for one, I find it unlikely that Gabby would be able to suddenly produce an idol with which to save herself. Therefore, if Cyan goes to tribal again, Gabby would probably be eliminated. I just find it more likely that they won't.

But even beyond that, you can tell how much I feel like the writers wouldn't want to send Gabby home right now by how I stacked all of the Cyan team members on top of each other. If Cyan does go to tribal, somehow, maybe the writers would be planning some sort of trick to keep Gabby in the game and eliminate... one of the others. I'm pretty confident that everyone Gabby and upward will be safe in the upcoming episode, and that there are only three people at real risk of elimination. So, let's talk about them.

#9: Jake

If Magenta goes to tribal, I think Jake would be eliminated. He made a lot of enemies last episode, which is worrisome. Even beyond the direct implications of potentially making Ashley like him less, by making enemies on other teams, Jake has made it more likely that other contestants would be less likely to work with him come the merge. If Ashley could realize that, she would see that picking Jake over Ally would be bad gameplay.

Leaving Jake's relationships with Aiden and Tom somewhat unresolved would be unfortunate, but viable. I'm working a lot with that shot of Jake shooting the ball while seated, here. Let's say that, in a fit of jealousy, Jake does wind up shooting that ball at Aiden's head, but not in a way that makes Magenta win. That childish display causes Ashley to reevaluate Jake's character, and choose to vote with Ally. In that way, Aiden and Jake's hostility could still contribute to Jake's elimination without Aiden actually casting a vote for Jake. It would be really similar to how they used Jake and Ellie's relationship this season, honestly. Jake didn't get to directly vote Ellie out, but the way that Ellie obsessed over tearing the man down became part of Tess' logic.

Still, Jake is in ninth instead of lower down because he is so entrenched in plot lines and relationships. As I alluded to back in Ally's section, I do definitely get the sense that the writers have a lot of bias towards Jake as a character, given how much focus he's gotten in both S1 and DCAS. He's their special little blorbo. They can't just get rid of him now!

Much like Gabby, though, I'm not going to let my personal sense of narrative override what actually seems to be going down at the camps anymore. I wanted to put one representative from each tribe pretty close to the bottom in case of emergencies, and I think Jake is by far the easiest boot from that team if they do lose. There's a definite gulf between how likely I think it is that Gabby will be eliminated versus that Jake will be eliminated. However, there's a pretty big gulf between Jake and our last two for me, as well...

#10: Riya

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#11: Yul

I feel like I kind of have to talk about these two together this time because of how I believe the episode is going to play out. So, what do I think will happen?

Well, basically, I think that this episode will result in a big decision point for Alec. At the beginning of the episode, we'll see that scene of him, Riya, and Grett all sunning themselves together, while Yul is off doing whatever Yul does. Then, we'll go to the challenge, where Riya will rile up the other teams and get them mad at her. The challenge will play out as it does, and, in some combination of Riya's tactics and Yul's injury, Yellow will lose. Thus, it'll be up for Alec to decide: is it time to get rid of Riya, or Yul?

Riya is a potential liability to Alec because of how her plans often result in the team losing. She's also very clearly in it for herself, and wouldn't hesitate to screw him over (just like Fiore did in S1). She represents the unfortunate blend of being dumb enough to play the game recklessly while also being smart enough that she might not blindly follow the leader with the same level of obedience that Yul or this iteration of Grett would. Working with her is dangerous. And yet, Alec seems to genuinely enjoy her company. With Fiore, Connor, and even Ellie now eliminated, friends are a commodity Alec is running low on. Would he really want to axe Riya, too? But, would he really let the notion of friendship stop him from doing what's best for his game?

Yul is the exact opposite. Alec has made it clear again and again that he thinks that Yul is a cruel and self-absorbed idiot. I'm sure he doesn't want to work with Yul more than he has to. But, does he have to? Yul and Grett currently have the advantage of coming as a pair, so if Alec wants any prayer of keeping his villains' alliance alive, he should probably keep around two allies instead of one. Yul himself nominated Alec as the leader last episode, unprompted. That level of power is hard to deny.

Despite Grett's connection to Yul, I think that Yul would be the more likely boot from this episode. 'Cause, guess what? Yul's rule of threes with Emily is over now! He fired her from that position, essentially ending that plot thread, which may be a hint that we might let him go soon. Without his earpiece, I could even see Yul saying something cruel to Grett in this episode that makes her decide to flip on him and potentially break up with him. Meanwhile, Riya still has her relationship with Aiden to provide intrigue if they ever meet up again.

It's also possible that Yul and Grett could vote for Riya, while Riya and Alec vote for Yul, resulting in a tie. However, as I said, I think that Yul would be set up to lose the tiebreaker this time around, thus making him this episode's boot anyways.

I've really enjoyed Yul's jokes this season, so I would definitely be sad to see him eliminated. I had been thinking about him as a potential (LOSING) finalist, so, if he doesn't go home this episode, maybe that could still happen. However, it feels to me that the writing is on the wall. If not for him, then, most likely for Riya.

Somehow, these power rankings keep getting shorter to write every time. It's almost like there are fewer variables to consider with each episode. I feel fairly confident that it's going to be Yul or Riya this time, so, hopefully that's another 10 or 11 points in the bag. See you next time!

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ok more detailed tlou first ep thoughts under the cut

the way hearing the intro music almost made me start crying

i like the lil intro! it’s interesting that the epidemiologist said a cure would be ‘impossible’ when dorkman said that the fireflies cure would have worked

DRUGS! I SELL HARDCORE DRUGS! this scene taking exact lines from the video game really filled me with hope like i was enjoying it before this but this really sold it for me

building on that the shot where they’re in the truck and we’re kinda in sarah’s pov looking out the windshield at the signs while joel and tommy talk about which route to take GAGGING I LOVE IT plucked it right out of the game

oh my god i LOVE the design of the infected...the little fungi tentacles coming from the mouth WILD

not to mention i loooove the inhuman movements they have, they remind me of south korean zombies which you all know are my fav zombies

oh my gosh even the millers house/sarah’s room/joel’s room looks so inspired by the video games i like that they didnt just like...throw them in bland generic rooms it /looks/ like their bedrooms in the game

i was a little iffy when i heard they got rid of the spores in the show but i don’t think ill miss it terribly the more i think about it

holy shit pedro is such a good joel im STUNNED i knew it and had total faith in him but it’s so wild to see joel miller in the flesh like there he is and his lil twang is pretty good!

BELLLAAA she fucking killed it oh my god he intro scene at the end where she puts her head between her knees i was like holy shit that’s an ellie mannerism like she doesn’t just have the ellie attitude and lines she embodies her that’s my daughter :’)

kinda weird they’re having tommy being in contact with joel it’s pretty obvious in the vg that tommy wanted to not hear from joel again when they separated but maybe that’s the first time joel tried to get in contact with him in years? idk i think tess and joel wanting their guns was a fine motivator in getting them to take ellie and is more indicative to who they are at that point as characters

the music oh my goodness i just love the way it sounds so much like the OG soundtrack (im not sure if they composed more or used the actual soundtrack ill have to look it up) just those guitar cords it gives me shivers, that specific style they used for the games is so iconic

the actress who played marlene is also INCREDIBLE sad they didnt have the ‘queen firefly’ line for her it’s one of my favorites

‘your watch is broken by the way’ shot thru the heart....that line gets me every time i replay and i am so thankful they used it

love the lil posters about the infection all around i loved those in game and they really add immersion into the story

LOVE the boston qz design

THE SHOT OF JACKSON IN THE PREVIEW IM SCREAMIIIIIING

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There's an App for That

DEVELOPMENT

Due to schedule conflicts, our group couldn't meet up physically to work together, but we made sure to stay in contact through our group chat.

Morgan sent over our brand guidelines, which I was then able to use as a basis for my illustrations. It was a bit of a struggle to create these vectors with Illustrator since it's a program I tend to avoid, but thankfully my group mates were very supportive.

While I was working on the illustrations, my other two group mates started making their own iterations of the app. They would regularly send updates as short clips or screenshots. I also started working on my own, but Morgan and Ellie work much quicker than I do so I fell behind in making my own iteration.

So I still had contribution, I made sure to give feedback on what the members were sending.

In the two versions they gave, I felt like I could make some improvements to our calendar page so I proposed my own.

Above are the images of the plan (top), Morgan's (middle) and Ellie's calendars (bottom).

Given the size of the artboard, the calendar looked awkwardly long in my opinion. Also, I thought it would be better to condense the calendar and recipe overview into a single page rather than having to click out into a new panel.

I also thought the calendar could look better as its own little box, making it pop rather than being blended in with the page.

I looked at other apps' calendar UIs, such as the Apple Calendar app and the Google Calendar:

These were my references for what I wanted to emulate, simple and condensed, showing you just what you need.

I put together the calendar on Xd:

After finishing the calendar, I felt like I had to add another thing below it so that I didn't have to drag out the calendar's length and make it look awkward again. I settled for a recipe preview tab, showing recipes for the selected day's breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

I sent an image of this to our group chat to propose we add it into our final app. They liked how it looked so we ended up incorporating the calendar into Ellie’s file:

There, I was able to add more details like the reaction icons and text descriptions. Finally, I linked it up to the other pages to see how it looked:

Overall, we were happy with the outcome, feeling that it fit better with our app design.

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February 2024’s Most Anticipated Hollywood Films: A Preview of Cinematic Delights

As January draws to a close, the anticipation for captivating stories on the silver screen intensifies. Hollywood aficionados are gearing up for a month brimming with diverse cinematic experiences. From spellbinding thrillers to heartwarming dramas, February 2024 promises an array of blockbusters that are bound to enthrall audiences worldwide. Let's dive into the lineup of February 2024’s most anticipated Hollywood films, each offering a unique journey into the realms of imagination and emotion.

Argylle: Unraveling a Twisted Spy Thriller

Matthew Vaughn's latest creation takes audiences on a rollercoaster ride through the intricate world of espionage. In "Argylle," the lines between fiction and reality blur as author Elly Conway finds herself entangled in a web of real-life espionage. With a star-studded cast including Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill, and John Cena, this peculiar spy thriller is set to hit theaters on February 2, 2024, promising an adrenaline-fueled adventure like no other.

Lisa Frankenstein: A Wicked Tale of Love and Horror

Prepare to be spellbound by a wicked love story like never before in "Lisa Frankenstein." Directed by Zelda Williams and penned by Diablo Cody, this horror comedy transports audiences to 1989, where a teenage girl's unconventional crush takes a terrifying turn when her beloved Victorian-era corpse comes to life. Starring Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse, this twisted tale of romance and horror is slated for release on February 9, 2024, promising thrills and chills in equal measure.

Madame Web: Marvel's Psychic Superhero Takes Center Stage

Marvel Comics' iconic character Cassandra Webb, aka Madame Web, leaps from the pages to the big screen in this highly anticipated superhero film. Directed by SJ Clarkson and starring Dakota Johnson, "Madame Web" follows Webb as she navigates her psychic powers to protect three young women with extraordinary futures while confronting a cryptic enemy from her past. Set for release on February 14, 2024, this action-packed adventure is a must-watch for comic book enthusiasts and moviegoers alike.

Bob Marley: One Love - A Tribute to a Musical Legend

Reinaldo Marcus Green's heartfelt tribute to the legendary Bob Marley chronicles the inspiring journey of the Jamaican singer and songwriter. With Kingsley Ben-Adir portraying the iconic musician, "Bob Marley: One Love" promises to celebrate Marley's enduring legacy and musical genius. Set for release on February 14, 2024, this biographical drama is a testament to Marley's impact on music and culture worldwide.

Land of Bad: An Action-Packed Thriller Set in the Philippines

Director William Eubank's pulse-pounding action thriller takes audiences on a high-stakes mission in the "Land of Bad." Starring Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth, this adrenaline-fueled adventure follows a USAF drone pilot tasked with supporting a US Army Delta team in the Philippines, only to encounter an unexpected threat that sends the mission spiraling out of control. Set for release on February 16, 2024, "Land of Bad" promises edge-of-your-seat excitement and suspense.

Drive-Away Dolls: A Comedy Road Thriller with Unexpected Twists

Director Ethan Coen delivers a wild ride with "Drive-Away Dolls," a comedy road thriller packed with unexpected twists and turns. Starring Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan as two girls embarking on an impromptu road trip, this uproarious adventure takes a dramatic turn when a car exchange gone wrong entangles them with a group of criminals. With a star-studded ensemble cast including Pedro Pascal and Matt Damon, "Drive-Away Dolls" is set to keep audiences on the edge of their seats when it debuts on February 23, 2024.

Ordinary Angels: A Heartwarming Tale of Compassion and Community

Jon Gunn's touching drama "Ordinary Angels" brings to life a true story of compassion and community in 1994 Louisville, Kentucky. Starring Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson, this uplifting narrative follows a hairdresser named Sharon Stevens as she extends a helping hand to a widower and his daughters in their time of need. Set for release on February 23, 2024, "Ordinary Angels" promises to inspire and uplift audiences with its message of kindness and resilience. As February approaches, cinephiles eagerly await the release of these diverse and captivating films, each offering a unique cinematic experience that promises to entertain, inspire, and resonate with audiences around the world. From heart-pounding thrillers to heartwarming dramas, February 2024 is poised to deliver an unforgettable lineup of Hollywood blockbusters that are not to be missed. Read the full article

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The Last Of Us PC update 1.1.1 is now rolling out for players. According to the Last Of Us 1 PC patch notes, the latest update addresses fixes for visuals, user experience, crash fixes, and more. Apart from this, The Last Of Us PC patch 1.1.1 also includes platform and hardware-specific fixes. Previously, a minor update 1.0.1.6 added various tweaks and changes. Unfortunetly. since the last patch 1.0.1.5, players are experiencing several issues including crashes, stuttering, lag and other bugs. Today's The Last Of Us patch 1.1.1 will fix a few of these issues. Check out more TLOU Part 1 update 1.1.1 details below. The Last Of Us PC Patch 1.1.1 Notes - July 18, 2023 Fixed a crash that could occur when restarting a Permadeath Speedrun after dying Fixed a crash that could occur when rapidly switching through available skins Fixed an issue where reflections were not appearing in vehicles' rear-view mirrors when Real-Time Reflections are disabled (Options > Graphics > Real-Time Reflections Quality) Fixed missing rock and rock wall textures in several areas Fixed issues where players could see outside the game world in some locations Fixed quick turn animations when zooming without a gun equipped Fixed VRAM usage indicator when resetting graphics settings to default after restarting the game Corrected several in-game, menu, and text-to-speech translation errors Fixed an issue where monitor resolution was not correctly adjusted when using the “Reset to Defaults” command (Options > Display > Reset to Defaults) Fixed the bow's UI icon overlapping with arrow counts when a melee weapon is also equipped Updated ‘Loading %’ user interface (UI) so loading progress is tracked more evenly Fixed an issue that could cause graphic settings preview images not to appear Fixed several camera-related issues that could occur when running the game at high framerates [Photo Mode] Fixed an issue blocking full selection of presets when using Gaze Direction [Photo Mode] Fixed an issue where arrow icons were not interactable when using a mouse to change the color of frames [Model Viewer] Fixed an issue that resulted in multiple models to be highlighted at once [The Outskirts] Fixed the appearance of water when Image-Based Lighting is disabled (Options > Graphics > Image-Based Lighting) [Tommy’s Dam] Fixed a crash that could occur in a cutscene during extended play sessions [The University] Adjusted the visual appearance of fog [Bus Depot] Fixed a camera issue that also led to a crash when traversing across the bus while the game is running at high framerates [Bus Depot] Fixed a crash that could occur in a cutscene during extended play sessions Left Behind Standalone Fixed a crash that could occur if Ellie is wearing the Seattle Wear skin when starting Left Behind [Mallrats] Fixed an issue where the health bar could become stuck on-screen [Mallrats] Fixed a crash that could occur when switching through multiple skins before loading into the level  Accessibility Fixed Screen Magnifier zoom functionality when using accessibility chord inputs (Options > Accessibility > Alternate Controls > Input Remap > Accessibility Chord Inputs) Steam Deck Fixed directional button controls for behind-the-scenes podcast navigation (Extras > Behind The Scenes) AMD Fixed checkerboard patterns that appear on screen when using Motion Blur on AMD RX 580 and RX 590 series GPUs Download free TLOU Part 1 update 1.1.1 on PC.

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MV Agusta is Back at Fuoriconcorso

MV Agusta is back at Fuoriconcorso the exclusive event celebrating speed and luxury on May 20 and 21, Schiranna’s new Superveloce 1000 and historic 500 cc 4-cylinder MV 72/74 on display at Villa del Grumello at Lake Como. MV Agusta returns in its distinctively sophisticated style at FuoriConcorso, one of the world’s most exclusive automotive events, which takes place at Lake Como: a celebration of style, craftsmanship, innovation and excellence. This year, MV Agusta will be the only motorcycle brand present at the event offering bike enthusiasts an exclusive preview of the stunning Superveloce 1000, with racing legend Giacomo Agostini sharing personal insights and anecdotes on the past, present and future of MV Agusta. The exclusive presentation will take place on Saturday May 20th from 10.00 AM to 12.00 AM in the scenic setting of 17th Century Villa del Grumello. Alongside the futuristic lines of the Superveloce 1000, visitors will have the opportunity of admiring the iconic lines of the historic, and incredibly rare, MV Agusta 500cc 4-cylinder 72/74, which will be on display for the entire weekend. The 500 72/74 is considered, with good reason, the mother of all racing bikes, as it inspired the aerodynamic solutions visible today on all MotoGP motorcycles, and it was also the main source of inspiration for the design of the Superveloce 1000. This year’s FuoriConcorso’s theme focuses on aerodynamic and, therefore, it is not a coincidence that MV Agusta chose to bring the 500 72/74, courtesy of the Elli collection, to the event. Through the display of each exhibiting brand at “FuoriConcorso Aero”, visitors will be immersed in the evolution of automotive aerodynamics, with the opportunity of admiring some of the most iconic vehicles ever designed that contributed to the development and advancement of today’s, as well as tomorrow’s, aerodynamic solutions. MV Agusta will once again stand out as an icon of unrivalled elegance and as a symbol of speed, cutting-edge technology and style, embodying the idea of an “aristocracy“ of racing that makes every single MV Agusta a shining example of “Motorcycle Art”. For more MV Agusta news check out our dedicated page MV Agusta News or head to the official MV Agusta website www.mvagusta.com/ Read the full article

[sunnygang]

i think tess's death scene was a major point where i realized the story is going to be very different.

tess already got the short end of the stick when she was introduced in the show versus in the game. in the game, we learn that tess can handle being jumped by two of robert's men. she took care of them and is then shown to be ruthless afterwards during robert's warehouse sequence. but tess in the show was being held captive...by robert and his men. robert shouldn't only "be afraid" of joel, as tess puts it later—robert should also be afraid of tess.

her death scene was such a disservice to her character and the story as a whole. the story of the game is about Humanity. the infected are a vehicle for this, not The Subject. i feel that the show isn't going to really hone in on the fact that it's about Humanity. tess sacrifices herself because FEDRA, fellow humans, are coming and she (and joel!) knows that if they get caught in the museum by FEDRA they will die. it almost makes sarah's death pointless because she was killed by a human, not infected. Humanity. to lose sarah to Humanity's irrationality and tess is such a devastating blow in the game. yes, there are infected running around but beware Humanity. tess's ruthlessness is a scary part of that Humanity. her dying to infected means almost nothing. not to mention her show death scene was. Weird and Uncomfortable to me personally. i thought the infected wasn't going to attack her because of the bite and her already being infected (which was then going to very much confuse me even more if they did that like then why wouldn't they ignore ellie so at least that didn't happen). what made the mycelium in mrs adler next door attack violently versus the. kiss. that tess got from the infected? did they want a Kiss of Death scene? were they just showing off their cgi work?

ellie being bitten again and the change from cordyceps-spores to cordyceps-mycelium both feel pointless. the spores were a HUGE factor for joel believing ellie that she's immune. "how are you breathing this stuff?" "i wasn't kidding." completely lost with the mycelium and lack of spores. mycelium are very cool, but. it's an odd change, i agree. and, it's not like i expected all the dialogue to be the same. but there are some iconic lines that could've been kept in LIKE tess noting how ellie's bite was healed versus hers being worse. "this is real, joel!"

my partner noted maybe they wanted to show the actors' faces more easily so they had to write out the spores but. it's not like they wear the gas masks throughout the entirety of the story (and pedro pascal is no stranger to playing masked characters, heh). i know the series got shortened by an episode, so maybe they had to rush things along more? like the hotel being done and gone immediately, very quickly. that was weird. they just take out an entire part of joel and ellie bonding after ellie being standoffish during part of the hotel sequence because of joel's stubbornness to let her use a gun and be thankful she saved him.

i'm also not looking forward to bill and frank, i gotta say. bill is a bitter reminder for "what happens when you care about someone." he's the bitterness of Humanity. the cynical, pessimistic, nihilism. i wonder if they're just going to have frank killed on screen. ALSO bill looked very clean in the next episode preview which is. odd because he's grimy and lives in a run down, abandoned town. who's ironing his plaid shirt??

the actors are doing a really great job with the characters, though. the casting is great and they really nailed each of their characters so far. i just have Fears about the story's focus.

i'm so fucking annoying about the last of us HBO but.

nods to the game's cutscenes and a few things from gameplay are simply not enough for me. i might be Very Autistic about this one because it's my favorite game of all time but. it's so wildly different like it's fun to watch, the characters are as amazing as always but the story is different. it's not the same.

they are changing important, fundamental aspects of the story and i don't understand it

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Phantom of the opera 1st and 3rd preview review

PART 2

Masquerade - WOW I don’t know if it’s the brand new costumes and sets or the cast but I something was different. It had such oomph to it! The lightning was changed to a more intense blue/pink-y red tones which looked amazing! Lyrics I believe were the Broadway lyrics didn’t mind it it didn’t make a difference to be honest. Seemed to be a couple tweaks or new costumes I hadn’t noticed before but would need a photo to confirm. Lucy’s star princess...

I don’t understand as she was in an original dress and it was stunning so I don’t understand the change it just lacked altogether, fun thing I noticed is costume supervisor of 25+ years Ceris Donovan was sat behind me in the show with a note pad taking notes. I do hope they change Lucy back to the original dress! Her hair is in a bun with some hair down and her tiara is more of a centre piece on top of her head that lays flat don’t mind it but not my fave,This could change as the show is still in previews. Phantom as the red death still the same! And still disappears through the trap door and the double appears at the top.

Raoul and Mme Giry’s scene was the exact same except I felt it was a bit more intense which I liked! Francesca Ellis is just an absolute joy to watch her acting is top of the game.

Notes II - very much the same nothing more really to add, just like the original Carlotta and Christine’s stand off is always fun to watch! Lucy again just blows it out the water with the acting l.

Twisted every way - Lucy’s Christine you can tell she’s been pushed to her limits and explodes which was amazing to watch, it was sped up rather a lot which I didn’t mind as it sort of reflected how Christine was feeling and as she began to sing “twisted every way...” the tempo slowed again.

Don Juan sitzprobe - lovely to see all the cast in their gorgeous costumes! James Hume’s reyer is so good. I’m not quite sure if it was done before but when the piano begins to play itself and they company seem rather possessed by the phantoms presence some of the ensemble stand round the piano and their faces are illuminated it was rather creepy but definitely added to the feel of the scene.

Journey to the cemetery - the same as the original no changes

Wishing you were somehow here again - the first opening dialogue (little lotte thought of everything and nothing...”) Lucy said quite quickly like she was completely tormented. This song is where you can notice the reduced orchestra it wasn’t horrific but I miss the old orchestra :( Lucy sounded beautiful once again. The stage appeared to be a little brighter than the original.

Wandering child - the trio version was done and killian, Lucy and Rhys’ voice all blended perfectly. Fireballs still shot from the phantoms staff and the fire still burst from the stage.

Before the premier - exactly the same however the 1st preview the gun didn’t go off.

Don Juan - slowed tempo similar to Broadway as previously the west end done it a little faster which I actually prefer but company’s vocals were amazing! I did notice on the 3rd preview a new costume on James Hume nice little addition :) Lucy’s “dreams of looooveee” flawless.

Point of no return - phantoms part stayed the same but Lucy was a lot more feisty and sassy than I’d seen before and I loved her high kick before she put her leg up on the bench! Christine has her hair down and a rose in. Christine actually knows it’s the phantom after the first verse so it was really interesting to watch the difference in how other Christine’s act not knowing the phantom is under the cloak. Just before Christine’s verse begins just after she notices the phantom is on stage she has a moment of panic and looks helplessly into the audience before singing which added a lot more intensity to this scene. Instead of attempting to run off the stage Christine grabs the phantoms hands and puts them round her waist as they sing the last verse which has been significantly I think maybe to build some more tension. Also the managers, Raoul the policeman and Mme Giry come on stage, Raoul and the policeman immediately back off stage Mme Giry and the phantom have a moment as they obviously remember eachother and another change is Christine seems to tell the managers to back off instead of Andre and Firmin trying to get Christine on stage an interesting choice!

Killian still sings the All I ask of you part as usual and still gives Christine the ring.

Down once more - the same as it was before. Rhys does the jump from the bridge which I was really happy about!

Final lair - I loved the blocking choice that presumably came from Broadway of the phantom dragging Christine on stage and throwing her to the ground it really makes you feel as if he’s completely lost it! Lucy’s fiery-ness really comes out in this scene. The mirror bride doll is silver with no wig or facial features for obvious reasons. Killian’s acting is fantastic in this scene he’s so mocking but you can see how destroyed he is. Rhys I think could’ve done a little more acting when he had the Punjab lasso round his neck but again he will settle into things soon enough. Lucy’s “you deceived me!” Was amazing she really seemed angry and devastated. The kiss was perfect. Lucy seems to want to go back to comfort the phantom but Rhys holds her back and they run off. When she returns you can see she is trying to hold back her motions and then hurriedly runs off. Killian’s last note was beautiful! The show still had its iconic Meg moment at the end no changes there!

Overall this cast is absolutely stellar! A must see, the show still has the original elements but definitely refreshed and some revised parts which I didn’t mind I still loved it! I think my favourite out of the trio is Lucy she just embodies everything Christine should be and her acting is some of the best I have ever seen.

Please show the cast and crew as much love as you showed the previous cast and crew none of this is their doing ❤️

[detectivedeckerstar]

The ET interview really came through AS ALWAYS. Thank you ET ❤

I HIGHLY recommend you watch it! 

Here's what we found out:

Lucifer is obviously mad at his Dad and wants to stay away from him, and God is acting as if nothing is wrong, but Lucifer does have a revelatory moment in this episode

God is in a human body and doesn't have his usual powers

Looks like we’re going to get the iconic “oh my god!” “yes that's me thank you”

There was 8 musical numbers

The musicals aren't just random, there is a reason for people randomly breaking into song, which has to do with God's powers or influence. He’s going ‘schizo’ apparently

They do "Another One Bites the Dust" at the crime scene around the dead body

TRIXIE SINGS A SONG GUYS IM GONNA CRY. APPARENTLY ITS LIKE ACAPELLA SOUNDING AND ‘SO TENDER IT BREAKS YOUR HEART’

Tom apparently does his best singing he’s ever done

God and Lucifer have a duet and apparently its HELLA emotional (Tom played the recording for Lauren and she cried)

Ella and Maze have a like a sing off battle duet??

Amenadiel and Linda have a cute whimsical duet

apparently at the table read when they finished the episode the room was just silent cuz they emotional

WERE GETTING MORE DECKERSTAR DANCING: CHLOE SPINNING INTO LUCIFER

Lauren improvised the scene where Chloe bends down in front of Lucifer and Tom and Lauren could not stop giggling about it

MAN I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS EPISODE AND FOR ALL OF 5B AHHHH