#geoff dunbar

[king-of-the-birds]

DAUMIER'S LAW

Paul: “I wanted to get into some minimalist music so I came to the studio and started trying to think of very simple pieces, based around the theme of injustice. .. I got intrigued by the idea of thinking ‘how few notes could I use, then?’ You start off thinking of just one note and then you embellish it a bit, trying to keep in the back of your mind to be as minimal as possible. And in the end I think I abondoned the idea of minimalism and just got into this slightly experimental music.”

Linda: “I got every book on Daumier and read all about his life and thought that it would be incredible to do a visual thing for Paul’s music. Daumier worked for a newspaper as a satirical cartoonist and went to prison a few times for his Art. A lot of his work was about injustice and it’s a theme that is so right for our times.”

Soon the two projects came together.

Geoff Dunbar: "Paul and Linda called and asked if I would like to make a film on Daumier and I said yes,”, “Before Rupert came along I had made a film on Toulouse-Lautrec so the Daumier idea was very exciting.”

“Paul did six pieces of music and they each had a title – Right, Wrong, Justice, Punishment, Payment, and Release. Then we pored through the works of Daumier, got everything that was available, and structured the story from the material. And where we had to link it we invented ‘in the style of’. We hung the story on one character, a man from one drawing by Daumier.”

The movie was premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in March 1992, and won the top prize at the British Academy Of Film And Television Arts in 1993. Paul & Linda are credited as co-writers and producers of the movie.

(Daumier's Law on YT)

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[mychameleondays]

David Bowie: Pin Ups

top: RCA Victor RS 1003, 1973

2nd: RCA International NL 84653, 1983

3rd: EMI EMC 3580, 1990 (Gatefold, bonus tracks)

Originally released: October 19, 1973

[illleavemymessageinmysong]

When Winter Comes animated film - “The characters were designed between the director, Geoff Dunbar, and Paul…and the hair colour was very much directly from them”.

When the short animated film ‘When Winter Comes’ was released on 22 December 2020, just a few days after the release of the McCartney III album, which featured the song, it was met with widespread joy on Macca and Beatles social media. Most of the comments celebrated the fact that the film depicted Paul, Linda and the kids at High Park Farm, circa 1970/71. It’s even got Martha, their dog, it was pointed out.

There were, though, some problems with this interpretation. Well, for a kick off, the dad character, while clearly reminiscent of Paul on the farm, has the wrong colour of hair: reddish brown rather than Paul’s jet black. Most problematic is the fact that the kids depicted are most definitely not Heather and Mary. Instead, they are a red haired girl and a younger, blond haired boy (think it’s a boy but could be a girl).

Yet, we do have the character sitting under the tree who is clearly meant to be John Lennon. His pose is reminiscent of John’s on the cover of the Plastic Ono Band album and he is dressed as John was for The Beatles last photo-shoot.

So, that does ground the film in Paul’s life to some extent. It’s his old buddy, not some random bloke.

What about the mum character in the film? Well, she is, pretty clearly, a redhead. Not a blonde or a strawberry blonde. She’s a redhead, like the daughter. Is she reminiscent of how someone looked in 1970? Well, I’m glad you asked.

It was pretty much only at that time that Jane had that centre parting in her hair.

Look at the height differential between the mum and dad in the film, too. It’s more like a 5’6”/5’11” than a 5’9”/5’11”, yeah?

And while we’re at it, the dog isn’t quite Martha, is it? Like her somewhat but not really an old English sheepdog.

And that’s the thing: the whole animated film is delicately balanced between Paul’s real life and some alternate reality. Maybe in that other reality, John comes to visit. Sits under the tree, does a bit of writing.

A beautiful little film and not quite as it appears at first glance. Quite enigmatic.

[qqueenofhades]

I know you've probably gotten this question a lot, but what books do you recommend as an entry to American politics? I just turned 18 (a week after the midterms 😭) and I've tried to keep up with politics but quite frankly I was homeschooled and my mom is super conservative/conspiracy theorist, so I've never had any political influence besides Far-right and Chronically Online Leftist. I want to be able to make informed decisions but there's so much out there I don't even know where to start. Any book recommendations you have about politics, conspiracies, social issues, or otherwise related would be helpful!! (P.s. if you've already made this list and I missed it, feel free to just link back to that! I know you're busy)

Marginalized History and Narratives

A People's History of the United States, by Howard Zinn

An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States, by Roxane Dunbar-Ortiz

An African American and Latinx History of the United States, by Paul Ortiz

How To Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States, by Daniel Immerwahr

American Military and Imperialism

Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power, by Rachel Maddow

Blowout, by Rachel Maddow

Fantasy Island: Colonialism, Exploitation, and the Betrayal of Puerto Rico, by Ed Morales

The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism, by Naomi Klein

What Was Asked of Us: An Oral History of the Iraq War by the Soldiers Who Fought It, by Trish Woods and Bobby Muller

American Racism & White Supremacy Past and Present

Allow Me To Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution, by Elie Mystal

Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, by Ibram X. Kendi

White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity, by Robert P. Jones

A Field Guide to White Supremacy, ed. Kathleen Belew and Ramon A. Gutierrez

Teaching White Supremacy: America's Democratic Ordeal and the Forging of Our National Identity, by Donald Yacovone

Conspiracy Theories, Corporations, and Climate Change

They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent, by Sarah Kendzior

Republic of Lies: American Conspiracy Theorists and Their Surprising Rise to Power, by Anna Merlan

Kochland: The Secret History of Koch Industries and Corporate Power in America, by Christopher Leonard

Too Big to Fail: The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System--And Themselves, by Andrew Ross Sorkin

The Petroleum Papers: Inside the Far-Right Conspiracy to Cover Up Climate Change, by Geoff Dembicki

[fantomcomics]

What's Out This Week? 11/15

Upcoming events:

11/19 - Anti-Imperialist Collage Workshop!

11/20 - Scott Pilgrim Book Club & Netflix Watch Party!

Alien #1 - Declan Shalvey, Andrea Broccardo & Javier Fernandez

EVERYONE WILL HEAR YOU SCREAM! •  In deep space spins a world infected by the universe's greatest killers. Most people - sane people - would construct a barrier thicker than the hulls of ten Nostromos and leave it to rot. •  But where most people see a death trap, Weyland-Yutani sees the biggest payout in the history of civilization. And if it costs a few human lives to secure? Those come cheap here. •  Corporate corruption, personal betrayals and extraordinary violence - Declan Shalvey and Andrea Broccardo's next and greatest Alien story starts here!

Catians #1 - Cortney Cameron & Luyi Bennett

Stray cat Felix leads a happy life skimming milk from his human friend Rose's convenient store, until the local protection racket turns violent. To save Rose's life, Felix breaks his vows and shares an ancient secret. Unfortunately, Rose uses her newfound knowledge to mix revenge and forbidden magic, unleashing a monstrous abomination that forces the mysterious Council of Cats to launch a global quest for the Relics of the divine Great Cat.

Deadpool: Seven Slaughters #1 - Rob Liefeld & Greg Capullo

Seven kills in seven days! Welcome to a week in the life of Wade Wilson, the best mercenary Marvel's ever had (just ask him)! From facing off with rival killers to top secret assassinations, DEADPOOL has a lot of work to do in this blood-soaked oversized issue full of fan-favorite creators past and future!

Dungeons & Dragons: Fortune Finder #1 - Jim Zub, Joe Jaro & Max Dunbar

In the city of Sigil, an amnesiac hero only known as "Finder" tries to uncover who they are and why they're being chased by planar beings intent on capturing them-or worse. But as their tumultuous journey unfolds, they discover that their fate is tied to grand forces that dictate reality itself throughout the planes! A shocking surprise lurks around every corner in FortuneFinder, a miniseries inspired by the new Dungeons & Dragons sourcebook Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse.

Speed Force #1 (of 6) - Jarrett Williams & Daniele Di Nicuolo

Wallace West and Avery Ho: the young speedsters have been Teen Titans, Justice Leaguers, and above all, members of the Flash Family. As they become aware of mysterious changes happening to the Speed Force, they race to Keystone City, where they encounter old friends, new threats, and a chance to forge their own paths.

Geiger: Ground Zero #1 (of 2) - Geoff Johns & Gary Frank

The saga of THE UNNAMED continues! GEOFF JOHNS and GARY FRANK return to the apocalyptic world of GEIGER for a special explosive two-issue origin epic.

What happened to Tariq Geiger in the days after the nuclear bombs first dropped? How did mankind survive the UNKNOWN WAR? Who is the mysterious Russian scientist Dr. Molotov and why is he hunting Geiger? And how does this tie all the way back to the American Revolution? Get ready to put on your hazmat suit and find out!

GI Joe: A Real American Hero One-Shot - Bob Mcleod & Herb Trimpe

Celebrate the return of G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO with the definitive edition of its historic first issue! This issue restores Larry Hama's original, unedited dialogue, which has never before seen print!

Godzilla Rivals VS Mechagodzilla #1 - Mark Martinez

IS YOUR CITY BESIEGED BY KAIJU? DO YOU LIE AWAKE AT NIGHT ANXIOUSLY LISTENING FOR THE MONSTER SIRENS? HAVE YOU HAD ALL YOU CAN TAKE OF GIANT LIZARDS, MOTHS, PTERODACTYLS, AND SHRIMP? THEN CALL TRACER TECH TODAY! OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART ANTI-KAIJU TECHNOLOGY HAS ALLOWED DOZENS OF CITIES AROUND THE WORLD TO FEND OFF THE THREAT OF MONSTER ATTACK.

San Palomar, California. It's a sleepy city with not much going on. That is, until Tracer Tech built their new corporate headquarters there, displacing lifelong citizens and forcing out local businesses. But what is the source of Tracer's amazing, almost alien technology, and why has it put San Palomar in Godzilla's sights? And what can a couple of local kids like Alex and Jaz do to protect their city when the King of the Monsters and its robot doppelgänger clash?

Lotus Land #1 (of 6) - Darcy Van Poelgeest, Caio Filipe & Alex Eckman-Lawn

In a Vancouver of the future painted with ultramodern decay, a groundbreaking advancement in technology promises an end to entropy itself.

But when an attack on this mysterious "Keeper Program" threatens the lives of everyone tied to it, retired Police Detective Bennie Strikman is called to investigate one last case.

The Ministry Of Compliance #1 - John Ridley & Stefano Raffaele

Thirty-seven years ago, Earth was secretly invaded by an alien force known as the Devolution, and they have been shaping the direction humanity has been going in ever since to prepare us to be assimilated into their empire.

The Devolution has thirteen ministries, each responsible for manipulating a different aspect of human life. The Ministry of Compliance, the most feared of all the ministries, led by the fierce Avigail Senna, makes sure all the ministries stay in line and remain focused on the Devolution's mission. As it appears the Ministry's mission is on the verge of being completed and Earth will be assimilated, things begin to go terribly wrong, and a conspiracy among the ministries breaks out that Avigail must deal with head-on.

Outsiders #1 (of 12) - Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly & Robert Carey

Never the End. A universe of secrets is about to come to light. Batman protects Gotham City from evil. Batman Inc. protects the rest of the known world. But what of the unknown world? What of the ancient evils in hidden tombs and forgotten tragedies from a magic-and-mad-science fueled super-heroic century? Using his fortune, Luke Fox launches a new organization dedicated to shining light into the world's darkest corners. His first recruit: Kate Kane, the Batwoman--who will re-embrace her military background to protect Luke's dream and encounter every bit of strangeness the DCU has to offer. And just wait until you meet the Third Man...or learn what universe-shattering secret they've discovered buried under Antarctica. Outsiders is the return of comic book archaeology, digging into all the forgotten corners of DC's history to preserve, record, and better understand the true nature of the DC Multiverse...and the forgotten stories that make up its fabric.

Red Light #1 (of 4) - Sarah Cho, Priscilla Petraites & Jeff Dekal

Lacy is an A.I. sex worker in a futuristic Red Light District. And Lacy knows exactly what her clients want - better than they know it themselves. Housed in a high-tech brothel under the watchful eye of the mysterious Mister, Lacy has little in her manufactured life besides work. All that changes when she befriends Natalie, an orphaned child who comes into her care. Now Lacy and Natalie are on a mission to escape the Red Light District, only to find themselves flung headlong into the mystery behind Lacy's creation.

Superior Spider-Man #1 - Dan Slott & Mark Bagley

A Superior Reckoning! SPIDER-MAN faces a NEW VILLAIN from his SUPERIOR past. As she fries New York with all the power of a living star, DOC OCK makes a life-changing discovery! MARK BAGLEY and DAN SLOTT continue their Spider-Man run with this 10th-ANNIVERSARY celebration of everything that made Spider-Man Superior.

Street Fighter 6 Evolution Special #1 - Capcom, Matt Moylan, Hanzo Steinbach, Tovio Rogers, Jeffrey Chamba Cruz & Genzoman

The new era of fighting games continues with three short-stories starring six World Warriors! Featuring Rashid, Cammy, Dee Jay, Luke, Jamie, and the debut of an all-new Street Fighter 6 character.... the deadly A.K.I.!

365 Days To The Wedding GN Vol 1 - Tamiki Wakaki

A sweet "fake engagement" romance about quiet coworkers by the creator of The World God Only Knows! The J.T.C. travel agency is looking for someone to manage its brand-new branch in Irkutsk. But for employees Oohara Takuya and Honjouji Rika, they'd rather just stay home in Tokyo! Thankfully, they've discovered a way out-their manager has narrowed down the recruits to bachelors, so what if they just... got married? The problem is they barely know each other at all! Can they convince their office they're engaged just long enough for the transfer to finish up?

Cat On The Hero's Lap GN Vol 1 - Kosuke Iijima & Shiori

In this hilarious fantasy adventure, will the hero triumph against the evil demon king, or face defeat... because he can't fight with a cat on his lap?! Our brave hero, Red, has embarked alongside his companions on a journey to defeat the great demon king. Or at least, that was the plan. But then a cat sat on Red's lap and fell asleep. There's no way he can fight monsters like this! As it turns out, Red's greatest enemy is right on top of him!

Curses GN - George Wylesol

"Sometimes I think I see things. Out of the corner of my eye, behind a door, I catch a glimpse of something. It's like a curtain caught in the wind, and then it's gone." From hospitals to hell to the wilderness, George Wylesol's short stories take place in liminal spaces where nothing is as it seems; the surreal becomes real; and something is lying in wait around every corner. As our main characters navigate through corridors, passageways, and highways, they sink deeper and deeper into everyday strangeness that slips into peculiarity, creating an internal journey from normalcy to the supernatural.

Dai Dark Box Set Vol 1 - Q. Hayashida

Introducing the first box set for this hilarious, gruesome, unforgettable tale where dark magic and space action collide! Zaha Sanko's body has great and terrible powers-they say that possessing his bones will grant you any wish, even the desire to become ruler of the universe. But Sanko is still a teenage dude with his own life, and he isn't about to let every monstrous lowlife in the galaxy rip him limb from limb. He and his skeletal buddy Avakian will use their dark powers to fend off any murder attempts while they search space for whomever put this curse on Sanko's bones... because killing them might end the madness. (And then Sanko can celebrate with his favorite spaghetti.) This beautiful box contains Vol. 1-4 of the manga and one double-sided poster.

The Dangerous Convenience Store GN Vol 1 - 945/gusao

This hit Boys' Love webtoon/manhwa (comic) is coming to print in English for the first time! Yeo Eui-joon needs cash, so he works part-time at a convenience store-where the clientele includes hoodlums and mobsters. He's tired of being yelled at while ringing up booze and trying to talk his way out of extortion, but he's not tired of seeing a certain good-looking gangster walk in the door. Gunwoo is huge, gruff, and intimidating at first... but he seems to care about Eui-joon's well-being, and is quick to knock aside anyone giving Eui-joon a hard time. After Eui-joon gets a peek at the enormous condom size Gunwoo buys, a little spark of attraction might just grow into a big, fiery love story!

Disturbed: Dark Messiah TP - Tim Seeley, Angel Hernandez, Esau Escorza & Ryan Christensen

In the not so distant future, firefighter Griffin DeSanto has found himself a man out of time, stumbling into a harsh world of poverty, automation, and subjugation. Technology rules and a tech empire built on suffering keeps the population in check through surveillance and mechanized policing. Though lost, Griffin is never alone, he was brought here for a reason, and The Vengeful One is his guide.

Gunhild GN Vol 1 - Fred Tornager

Her travels lead mainly to many foes, but a few enemies become friends, persuaded by Gunhild's unwavering determination and burning passion for her own cause. Being a tiny Jotun against a big, powerful world, Gunhild must fight smart and learn a trick or two from Loki to earn the title of godhood. Certainly, Gunhild will stop at nothing to forge her own fantastic path and make her dream come true.

The History Club HC Vol 1 - Bret Baier & Marvin Sianipar

From Bret Baier comes the first book in a thrilling new time-bending graphic novel series about kids who use their love of history to thwart an evil time traveler's scheme to change the past! Becca, Zack, Cam, and Thomas are best friends who may seem like an unlikely group on the surface but who have something very important in common: a love of history! Together, they make up their school's history club that has an all-important secret mission: stop the villainous History Twister's plot to destroy the past, forever altering the future. Knowledge of history is their superpower as they chase the Twister through time. After all, who knows what would have happened if Alexander Hamilton had lived and Aaron Burr had died in their infamous duel? It's up to the History Club to save the world from utter destruction!

Jim Henson's Labyrinth: Beyond The Goblin City TP - Delilah S Dawson, Gustavo Duarte, Jeff Stokely, Ross Curry, Jonathan Case, Adam Smith, Lara Elena Donnelly, Sas Milledge, Daniel Bayliss, Pius Bak, French Carlomagno, Jeff Stokely, Kyla Vanderklugt, Samantha Dodge, Gustavo Duarte & Mike Allred

Featuring the secret history of Sir Didymus and the untold story of one of Jareth's Masquerade guests, in addition to stories featuring fan-favorite characters like Ludo, Hoggle, Sir Didymus, and the Goblin King himself.

This epic collection showcases imaginative tales from critically acclaimed writers and artists, including Jonathan Case (The New Deal), Delilah S. Dawson (Star Wars: Phasma), Gustavo Duarte (Bizarro), Roger Langridge (Snarked), Katie Cook (Star Wars: ABC-3PO), Jeff Stokely (The Ludocrats), S.M. Vidaurri (Labyrinth: Under the Spell), Sina Grace (Superman: Kal-El Returns), Michael Dialynas (Wynd), Sarah Webb (The Storyteller: Sirens), Boya Sun (5 Worlds), Lara Elena Donnelly (The Amberlough Dossier), French Carlomagno (The Dead Lucky), Pius Bak (Eat The Rich), Samantha Dodge (Catwoman: Soulstealer), and many more!

Collects Jim Henson's Labyrinth: Shortcuts and Jim Henson's Labyrinth: Under the Spell.

No Touching At All GN - Kou Yoneda

On the first day of his new job, the shy and introverted Shima suddenly finds himself trapped in an elevator with an extremely hungover man, who turns out to be none other than his new boss, Togawa. Though Shima is initially put-off by Togawa's rude and shameless behavior, he can't help but be drawn in by the man's compassionate side, and he soon finds his thoughts are completely consumed by the charismatic man. Unfortunately, painful experiences from his past continue to haunt Shima, and ultimately prevent him from taking the first step. Even when Togawa makes his feelings for the young man blatantly clear, despite also having agonizing memories and an unpleasant past of his own, Shima still hesitates to open himself up to the man. How will things turn out when a love is so obvious that it can felt, but the individuals in question can't express it directly?

Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human GN - Osamu Dazai & Chika Ito

This manga version of novelist Osamu Dazai's masterpiece No Longer Human, the #2 bestselling novel of all time in Japan. Yozo Oba, a young man growing up in Japan in the immediate aftermath of World War II, is tormented by a failure to find any value in himself or in human relationships, despite being surrounded by women who love him. He creates the persona of a buffoon who mocks himself while entertaining others. But inside he is tortured, and as he moves from childhood to adulthood he becomes addicted to sex and alcohol. Largely autobiographical, No Longer Human explores Dazai's own sense of failure and alienation which drove him to self-destruct with alcohol and numerous suicide attempts.

Power Rangers Universe TP - Nicole Andelfinger, Simone Ragazzoni & Derrick Chew

WHAT IS THE TRUE ORIGIN OF THE PHANTOM RANGER?

On a journey across time and dimensional space, writer Nicole Andelfinger (Dragon Prince: Bloodmoon Huntress), artist Simone Ragazzoni (Odessa), and colorist Mattia Iacono answer the questions fans have been asking since the beginning!

A mysterious pod crashes to earth, while the Legendary Ranger Teens take on thrilling new forms, powerful against their foes and dangerous to themselves, and even contend with a corrupted former ally. Can they save their friend and protect the Morphin Grid from destruction?

Discover the truth behind the Phantom Ranger, the Morphin Masters, Power Rangers, and the Morphin Grid itself in the series that will unlock the secrets of the Power Rangers Universe!

Saigami GN - Seny

The girl known as Ayumi is a troubled European teenager who feels lost, like a stranger in her world. Her father left when she was little, while her mother's work means she is never around. A love of manga and books keeps her happy, while honest-to-goodness friends seem to be something only other people have. But this is not the case in the fantasy land known as Aesztrea. In this strange new world, there are dragons, creatures, and warriors who can wield power beyond our wildest imagination. When Ayumi arrives in Aesztrea, she learns that she may also be a Saigami. This warrior class of supernatural and superhuman abilities is one of the most honored and respected people in this new world. For the first time in her life, her potential is limitless, and she has seemingly found a place and a people where she can belong. But not all is right in Aesztrea, Ayumi will have to face her own demons to get to the bottom of this and determine who she wants to be.

Sakura Saku GN Vol 1 - Io Sakisaka

Saku Fujigaya would like to thank the boy who helped her, but all she has is a note signed "Ryosuke Sakura." She discovers that a boy at her high school, Haruki Sakura, has an older brother named Ryosuke. She asks Haruki to deliver her thank-you letter to Ryosuke, but why does he refuse?

Sheep Princess In Wolf's Clothing GN - Mito

In this beautifully illustrated yuri/Girls' Love fairy tale, a wolf-woman butler must tutor a sheep princess who's not as soft as she looks! Aki Rikujo, a Wolfa, works as a butler at the royal castle in the land of Sheepa. Her quiet and peaceful days get shaken up when she saves the life of Princess Momo Shiudafaris. The shy sheep princess immediately latches onto Aki who, before she knows it, becomes the princess's private tutor. Momo wants more than just math lessons from Aki, and even sneaks into the wolf-woman's bedroom to seduce her! Aki soon realizes that, under the timid woolly exterior, Momo is a wild animal!

The Star Seekers GN - HYBE & Tomorrow X Together

When assailants interrupt Star One's comeback stage, the boys spring into action...all except Eugene! Though he helps as best he can, his lack of magic limits what he can do. That is, until the strange stray cat he picked up appears in a flash of light and offers him power...

Whatcha snaggin' this week, Fantom Fam?

[jules-has-notes]

Cheerleader — VoicePlay music video

This song is super catchy and the guys sing it very well. But like most pop songs, the lyrics and tune aren't terribly complicated. So what did VoicePlay do to make a repetitive number more interesting? They enlisted some of their Sing-Off friends to write an extra verse and give them some sweet dance moves. The result is a video that's incredibly entertaining.

Details:

title: Cheerleader

original performer: OMI

written by: Omar "OMI" Pasley, Clifton Dillon, Mark Bradford, Ryan Dillon, & Sly Dunbar

arranged by: Geoff Castellucci, Layne Stein, & Alfredo Austin

release date: 11 August 2015

My favorite bits:

moving the song in a more pop / boy band direction than the original, since they'd just released a reggae take on a pop ballad

Layne's bouncy tonal percussion at the beginning and end

💃 Choreography! 💃

Eli singing ♫ "walks like a model" ♫ as he hops on the treadmill for a quick stroll

the presence of an extra towel specifically so Layne can twirl it over his head

♫ "Do you think I'm pretty?" ♫ ::hair check::

the cool weaving maneuver right before the new bridge section

Earl not quite being able to hide entirely behind Eli the way he could with Layne

the affronted looks on Eli, Tony, and Earl's faces when Layne and Geoff push them out of the way

himbo gym bro Geoff in the outro

Trivia:

The boys' excellent dance routine was created by Sing-Off season 4 choreographers Kristin Denehy (who also came back to help with their "Boy Bands in 5 Minutes" video) and Melanie Lewis-Yribar.

The original rap verse was written by Alfredo Austin from The Exchange, who were also on the 2015 Sing-Off tour. He has returned in recent years for further lyrical collaborations on VoicePlay's versions of "Superstition" and "Valhalla Calling".

[ludmilachaibemachado]

🌼Paul holding baby Stella with Linda, Heather and Mary in Beddgelert, Wales, with Alfred Bestall (the man wearing glasses), illustrator and writer of Rupert Bear children’s stories, along with the building’s owners at the time (the building is a guest house) - 📸1 and 2;

📸3 - A biography about the Rupert Bear, writer and illustrator Alfred Bestall;

📸4 - McCartney and Rupert Bear when Paul wrote and produced a short film based on the famous bear ‘Rupert and the frog song’, directed by Geoff Dunbar which included the frog song itself as well🌼

Via @maccalover on Instagram🌼

[inforelationship]

Why do we fall for the same people over and over again?

Have you ever felt confused about why certain people decide to pick specific persons over and over again? Then it's time you know why.  

Nonetheless, the type of person we date speaks a lot about our behaviourism, taste and preferences. When it comes to soul mates, however, research suggests that we tend to choose people who are not only similar to us in personalities but those who are a copy-paste of our past lovers.

So don't be struck to find that several exes share similarities to the people'speople's current partners. These are perhaps because people hold grudges about the life stressful events and emotions from the relationship dissolution, as experts argue.

In support of these, the stressful life events carried with emotional baggage from the relationship dissolution is a major trigger why people decide to choose people who tend to have similar features and personalities. Yet, holding on to past emotions constitutes aggravating stressful events and a major factor that complicates satisfaction in future relationships. Additionally, the relationship dissolution will negatively impact the satisfaction of the future relationship.

Simply put, the nature of the relationship dissolution has a meaning to the satisfaction of future relationships. That'sThat's to say, the worse we feel about our exes after relationship dissolution, the more satisfactorily we feel about the current relationship and vice-versa.

The findings by Christopher P. Pagundes indicated that the ex who showed a negative reaction after break-ups had less emotional baggage in the next relationships than those who responded with reserve.  

Consequentially, people who date persons with similar personalities risk finding themselves in similar stressful events, and a cycle of emotions, possibly because relationships tend to have some degree of similarity coupled with ups and downs.

As love is unpredictable, so is the dating scene, where people tend to choose people they would not have dated. Likely, the qualities of people they say they want in love are finally not the ones they choose in the end.

As the article of the BBC Future Why your type might be your ex-partner, it is put that there are higher chances of choosing a person similar to those we dated before despite the tendency that we might do it out of our wish.

"Whether you like it or not, a partner who is active for you is probably more like your ex than you would prefer to acknowledge. However, the article explains that your type can also be a good match for your personality.

As Robin Dunbar, the renowned British relationship expert, believes people must have similar tastes for them to have successful relationships that would last for a long time.

On a similar note, whether it is a relationship or friendship, people must be interested in the same things and share similar character in life; without it, the partner would always disagree. 

Another research by Yoobin Park and Geoff MacDonald published in the National Academy of Sciences found that some people might have a specific type of people they want to date on simultaneous dates. 

As per the Yoobin research, we tend to have a similar type that we like, and similarly, certain special people tend to always like us.

According to the study, this is because we tend to attract the same people, and similarly, those people tend to choose us.

Reasons why we choose similar people

As earlier said and have been told that "opposites attract" where differences among people change during the marriage; instead, new research indicates that we fall for the people we are like-minded.

 Previous studies have argued that people change each other as time goes on but, depending on the recent studies, tend to revert to the existing truth.

As Yoobin Park'sPark's study puts it, the phenomenon is that when the relationship ends, people attribute the break-up to their ex-partner's-partner's personality and decide they need to date a similar person instead of a different type of person.

"There is a tendency that people continue to date a similar personality," the report writes.

In every relationship, people learn strategies for working with their partner'spartner's personality. If your new partner'spartner's personality resembles your ex-partner's-partner's personality, transferring the skills you learned might be an effective way to start a new relationship.

Fun and enjoyment

One of the people that choose like-minded people is the chemistry between the two people when they meet. Here we can say laughter and enjoyable interactions would make people repeatedly fall for the same person.

Like-minded people like each other too

All we know is that we don'tdon't choose ourselves, neither do other people choose themselves but on this point, likeness might come reciprocally on both sides. On the other hand, when our choices are not reciprocated, automatically, it becomes unrequited love, but for the specificity of likeminded, there are high chances they will like you back.

Self-actualization

As Martin's Buber'sBuber's conception purports, the relationship partners could otherwise hide aspects of the self to create greater wholeness. Also, according to Abraham Maslow, people have personal views towards their loved ones, making them fall for the same people over time.

A reminder 

One recent research also indicated that people prefer the persons who remind them of their past partners over those who do not believe in the new term ''transference'', where emotions of the past relationship are transferred into the current relationship. 

On top of that, it was found that people would rather go for those who resemble their parents than their mates who do not. On this point, people will fall for the same person repeatedly.

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“Rupert and the Frog Song” is a Whimsical Delight

Human or bear, a child’s imagination is the best form of transportation.

How else can one find oneself in a frogs-only cave watching a once-every-200-years performance of “We all Stand Together” by a group of animated amphibians?

Only by imagination or via Paul McCartney and Geoff Dunbar’s “Rupert and the Frog Song,” the 1984 short restored in 4K and out again to celebrate the centenary of Rupert Bear, who first appeared in the Daily Express Nov. 8, 1920, and remains a touchstone of English childhood to this day.

Pipe-smoking papa bears dressed like golfers, bipedal elephants, leaves that morph into butterflies, frolicking frogs, singing black cats and an evil white owl with red eyes are all in on the story, which isn’t really a story at all. Rather, “Rupert and the Frog Song” is a bit of fantastical, whimsical psychedelia with an important message conveyed in music:

Win or lose, sink or swim/one thing is certain, we’ll never give in/side by side, hand in hand/we all stand together, the Frog Chorus sings in the one-song soundtrack.

It’s little wonder Rupert’s mum doesn’t believe her little bear’s story when he returns from his walk in the hills - this is the kind of fantasy that could only spring from a child’s imagination. Or the mind of McCartney.

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Paul McCartney’s animated short, DAUMIER’S LAW (1992). Based on the drawings of 19th-century French caricaturist Honoré Daumier, it was animated by Geoff Dunbar, with music by Paul himself.

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AX1000: Contextual Studies in Animation (Semester 1) Week 5

Starting week 5 of conceptual studies, we watched a short animation called UBU by Geoff Dunbar, I must admit once again m not a massive fan of this animation, for me the designs of the characters we unexciting out of proportion and the story left me wondering what it was I just watched, I understand that the animation is based on a play called UBURO! by Alfred Jerry but the animation doesn’t explain really what is going on. I get the gist that it’s about a slob who is coaxed by his mother to perform a coo on their king, which he does and then a battle ensues which he loses to the king’s son who acts in revenge but that was it, sadly I found it confusing and somewhat boring, I did like the way the slob was cocky arrogant and evil when in power but  a wimp the second something goes wrong, I also enjoyed the scene where the prince is visited by his ancestor, who gives him a sword to help him avenge his family, I found that this scene was good because of the narrators effect and the lighting and use of scale.

The second animation I watched was called The Pearce Sisters by Luis Cook. In contrast to the previous animation I really enjoyed this, the animation itself was brilliant; the movement of the characters, the way harsh rain is used to create atmosphere, the various perspective camera shots that are utilised and the size difference of the two characters which matches their physical capabilities. I also enjoyed how towards the end of the story it ends with a dark twist that leaves you questioning whether you are disgusted by the two women or if in some way leaves you feeling like you can’t help but feel sorry for them.

The following animations I watched after where animations from Banksy the infamous street graffiti artist, it is interesting to see how his art has been used in animations to tell an even larger story, more so than his still images can tell alone.

Next, I looked at the work by an animator named Uli Meyer, this animator is famous for his (uncredited) work on the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit and was character designer for An American Tail: Fievel Goes West, he was the key animator and layout artist for the film FernGully: The Last Rainforest. Meyer is also known for having created many award-winning movies for advertising, television and other feature films in 2D, 3D and as well as some live action hybrids for example his animations on the film Space Jam. I have always a fan of Uli’s work since a child and am in awe at his abilities to animate. Highly inspirational.

The second to last animation we watched was by Aleksandr Petrov called Old Man and The Sea. This film is visually stunning: the use of colours, realistic looking characters, the art style is beautiful the way the colours blend and merge to create the setting with an appearance as if they were created with acrylic paints, each frame is a piece of art; individually outstanding but when animated creates a magical visual experience, the motion of the characters looks real and highly detailed, you can instantly see the animators have an inconceivable understanding of physical motion and anatomy plus the story is captivating (although a little confusing at times). 

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Sir Paul McCartney re-releases updated "Rupert and The Frog Song" animated short, re-mastered to celebrate 100 years of Rupert the Bear

Sir Paul McCartney re-releases updated “Rupert and The Frog Song” animated short, re-mastered to celebrate 100 years of Rupert the Bear

“We All Stand Together” by Sir Paul McCartney is being re-released to mark the 100th birthday of Rupert the Bear. The song will available on a limited edition picture disc vinyl on 6th November via MPL/Capitol/UMe, and the Rupert and The Frog Song animated short that accompanied its 1984 debut is being re-released, too.

Also celebrating the 40th anniversary of when Paul McCartneyrecorded the…

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Review: Stargirl: The Lost Children #1

Review: Stargirl: The Lost Children #1

Review: Stargirl: The Lost Children #1[Editor’s Note: This review may contain spoilers] Writer: Geoff JohnsArt: Todd NauckColors: Matt HermsLetters: Rob Leigh   Reviewed by: Matthew B. Lloyd   Summary Stargirl (Courtney Whitmore) and Red Arrow (Emiko Queen) are on the search for Wing, the supposedly deceased “eight” Soldier of Victory.  Their trail leads to the very-much alive Daniel Dunbar,…

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DC Comics Announces “Flashpoint Beyond”

Thomas Wayne will don the cowl.

Geoff Johns is returning to the world of Flashpoint with Flashpoint Beyond. The six issue mini-series will kick off with a 48-page Flashpoint Beyond #0 that features art by Eduardo Risso. Starting with issue #1, Johns will be joined by writers Jeremy Adams and Tim Sheridan and artist Xermánico.

“After sacrificing everything to help The Flash put the universe back together and save Bruce Wayne’s life, Thomas Wayne wakes up in a world he thought was no more. Forced to don the cowl once again, Batman prowls the streets of Gotham City searching for answers to how this world still exists, but what he starts to uncover will send him hurtling around the globe. The hunt for the Clockwork Killer starts here!” (DC Comics) Issue #1 will then see Batman’s hunt taking him to Europe and “face to face with the mad king, Aquaman.”

Flashpoint Beyond #0, featuring a main cover by Dexter Soy, a variant cover by Eduardo Risso, a 1:25 variant cover by Max Dunbar, and a 1:50 variant cover by Todd Nauck, goes on sale on April 5, 2022. 

(Image via DC Comics - Cover of Flashpoint Beyond #0)

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Preview- Flashpoint Beyond #0

Preview- Flashpoint Beyond #0

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Thomas Wayne Dons the Cowl Again in Flashpoint Beyond

Thomas Wayne Dons the Cowl Again in Flashpoint Beyond #Comics #ComicBooks #Flashpoint

It’s been ten years since the timeline-changing event Flashpoint. On April 5, Geoff Johns returns to that alternate world in a six issue mini-series, Flashpoint Beyond. Kicking off the event is the 48-page Flashpoint Beyond #0 featuring artwork by Eduardo Risso. After sacrificing everything to help The Flash put the universe back together and save Bruce Wayne’s life, Thomas Wayne wakes up in a…