#half lenght film

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Dairy Girl-- Part 3

A Homelander x F!Reader fic

A/N: 1more part to go, I've be going on a 4 day trip on wed so I should post the final part next wk, thanks everybody for reading here is part 2 (there's a link for part 1 there)

Synopsis: In order to provide a constant supply of fresh breastmilk for Vought’s number one hero, Vought has had to get quite nifty in order to prevent this secret desire out the press and the public– you have unfortunately discovered the truth.

tags: child death mention, depressive, dark, kidnapping, stocklhom syndrome, HL tw.

word count: 4.4K

Part 3-- Fields

Months.

You’ve been here for months.

You aren’t quite certain of the timeframe but you kept track of the full moon, how often things faded and re-emerged, you’re sure half a year of your life has vanished slower than ever before, for weeks you find yourself holding on, now you aren’t sure why? This body of yours grows heavier around his arms as you sat there in that massive corner booth listening, as he squeezed your jacket as if to remind you he had a hold on you… or to make sure you were okay, you hoped.

Several months have passed and you can’t help but wonder how you ended up in this Chinese restaurant having dinner with your captor.

Homelander’s visitation continued to be more sporadic, your time seems of less importance these days, you find yourself painfully alone, no matter how pretty the tapestry, how interesting the films have become, how delicious the food is or how the forced expansion of your music taste as they feed you an eclectic collection from japanese city pop to medieval folk rock albums changed the fact that you were alone. It had been endless weeks since you last saw a human being beside Homelander.

You stared at that steel door, its presence tempting you, mocking you, insulting you.

You pressed aimlessly at the panel hoping it would break or force somebody to emerge to tell you off– just the sound of a live human would be enough to fill this emptiness inside you even if it was for a short burst. The library elevator had been locked and no amount of pulling would get it to break, your voice, your sole company, birds would come and sing ‘hello’ but as pretty as they were they flew away at the sight of you.

Everything was perpetually quiet.

At least when the sun still lingered.

At night you couldn’t even sleep this awfulness off, your brain trapped you in a different nightmare.

The only time when this house wasn’t submerged in silence was in your slumber.

Ghost lived here you’ve come to accept.

“Every night I have the same nightmares” you spoke to a squirrel one morning

Cries of a baby you can never find, as you wake up, dazed and exhausted you hear the faintest cry and all your mind has tried to do these past few weeks and months have been to move on but ghostly cries forever remind you of the emptiness left in your arms, ghost hoping to crush everything within you, but when the sun is out you tell yourself that your baby boy is gone, you accept it. 

Every night before bed you recite a fresh mantra ‘you’re okay now, that in the future perhaps you could finally become a mother, that the embers still burn inside you, your love is there but is not wrong to move on’ but your nightmares won’t let you move on from a pain you couldn’t forget.

You pray to whatever god you believed, or used to believe for dreamless slumber, each night the thought of sleep frightens you, making you wish for death for it was kinder.

The only peaceful slumber comes with a blond catch.

In your arms he’s both small and larger than life, light and heavy, his lips pursed on your sensitive skin, his quiet moans and mewls send shivers down your spine yet bring you an animalistic primal comfort that tap in a primitive part of your motherly brain, his scent fades and returns the next time reeking of oatmeal and chamomile, as your nose sinks on his hair and he wraps his naked hand around your waist itching to crawl higher, to hold your breast much like a real baby would you forget he is grown, picking his fingers and letting them hang on your own, in this times were you drift away from boredom– you sleep peacefully. Wondering if there was safety in this? The world’s most powerful man held against your bosom, nothing could hurt you here– not even the nightmares. Afraid of him you supposed.

Homelander looks up with glassed eyes, licking his lips as he pops your nipple out his mouth, blissed out, so happy it colors you with envy– that’s the only smile you know it's 100% genuine, you seen all his earlier movies it certainly been refined but his smile is disturbingly faux… convincingly sold, nevertheless as he nuzzles you and giggles softly into your chest that you learn what his truly looked like.

When was the last time you smiled like that? You wondered.

You hand caressed his face cleaning a loose drop off his chin.

“You want me to stay tonite?”

It’s been almost 2 weeks since he stayed more than a couple hours, you don’t know what to say, he still fills you with fear but as the afternoon glow colors the tapestry and the night creeps closer and closer you want that safety… just one night without nightmares.

“Please stay…”

Homelander smiles and squeezes your sides, forcing you into a hug, he begins talking and is not a conversation you can follow or wished to but is music nowadays– the sound of another person, it's the sweetest music you’d ever listened to, searing banalities into your eardrums, but its sweet… something to make you forget that by morning he’d be gone and you be left alone with nothing but ghosts and thoughts.

“Can we switch positions?” Your arm has grown numb under him.

He grumbles pouting like a child, but he’s happy to oblige, the TV plays quietly in the background you’re unsure how much longer the tape has, but he stares at you as he sits straight waiting for further instruction, while you fix the pillows.

“I just want to be the little spoon…”

Homelander eyes light up–literally. It doesn’t last long and his lips curl dropping on the bed with eager eyes, your grimace is internal but you crawl into padded arms.

“Promise me you won’t leave in the middle of the night…” you say so quietly, he stares at those pretty eyes of yours and those thick dark circles under your eyes allowing himself to caress your cheek– until morning…”

“Ryan is off on a camping trip with one of his buddies… I can stay the whole weekend.”

“Weekend?”

“It’s friday, Y/N.” He says as if that was obvious.

Your eyes open so wide it hurts your face, but you nod furiously, a part of you dies, whatever self-respect you had is fading as the only thought consuming you is that for at least 2 days you’ll have company.

“I’m surprised you let him go”

“I have a few men watching him from a distance, and I can fly and check up on him at any point” he says through gritted teeth.

“It’s nice that you trust him. Must make him feel like a big kid… My parents never let me do such things…”

“Why not?” He asks, watching you with genuine surprise as your body loses resistance, sinking into him.

“They worried too much… always sheltering me… watching over me…” You missed them, you missed a world of people, now those obnoxious actions of the past warm your heart but you don’t let it be seen– He’s lucky to have you.”

You stayed in his arms until the credits finished rolling.

“Kill the feed!” Homelander shouts startlingly you stiff, he waits in silence grinding his teeth, jumping out of the bed almsot throwing you off the mattress, once his cape unfastened he turns back to you– what? you think i'm gonna lay down all night in this?”

You just watched him as he moved around your room entering your closet as you shook off the scare, and procuring an oversized t-shirt grumbling to himself about ordering some loungewear, you watched him undress with your heart creeping up your throat, squeezing the duvet as your worst nightmares tease an entrance to reality, with each thud of his suit and clanking of gold your heart rate doubled in speed, he who had very much avoided touching most of you, could very much do so and you’d be powerless to stop him, he turns around throwing you a look of disbelief making you wonder if ‘mind-reading’ was a unpublicized skill of his.

Without his suit… he seemed more human than he had any right to be, his bright orange undies peeking under the old t-shirt with a pulled neck allowing you to see a handful of chest hairs creeping up, Homelander left you in the room heading out, his eyes examining that all cameras were in fact turn off and so were the microphones, stopping by a tacky painting of kittens in the hallway, tapping on the thick frame carefully.

“I was thinking I should have this place redecorated” He said loudly, his hand stroking the frame– bring it into the 21st century… What do you like– farmhouse chic… art deco? Altho your house was a mix-match of things.”

You jumped off the bed and followed him keeping distance as you tried to suppress your trembling hands.

“You’ve been to my house?”

“I was curious about you… you’ve been here 5 months and the doctors are surprised you haven’t… lost your mind.” He turns to you– altho you’ve been playing the music twice as loud as before”

“Is lonely in here…” You look away trying to figure out the best words you ought to say– you haven’t visited me in weeks”

“I told you. I’m busy– I have a movie… we are doing some re-shoots… the studio feels like they need a new direction and we needed a new post-credit scene so it ties up with The Deep’s next film and–” he bites his tongue– I should call… I’ll have a phone installed… but what can I do to make your stay here less lonesome.``

“Keep me company… at least downstairs I could see the other girls…” You look down– are they okay?”

“That whole thing has been shut down. No need for it to continue if I have you.” 

He didn’t expect to see that beam of light in your eyes, but then those lips of yours straightened for something sinister came into your mind.

“What happened to them?” Faces that were still fresh in your mind spoil– are they okay?”

“Who knows…” he shrugs with genuine indifference– oh don’t make that look! I didn’t make the order, I simply told them to close shop… I can find out if you want.”

Staring into his eyes for what could’ve been an eternity but you never answered, which seemed to please him, he stretched his hand asking for yours and in that darkened hallway he seemed to be its only shadow, you obeyed afraid of displeasing him punished with abandonment for another endless loop, his fingers are always so warm and soft around yours. 

“You don’t sleep very much do you? I used to sleep a lot when they left me alone… which wasn’t often” He squeezes your hand pulling you closer– you can talk to me, Y/N. I want to know…”

“You’ve been to my home… you should know why I don’t sleep much…” 

“I can’t… imagine what you’ve been thru… If I lost Ryan–”

“I accepted it. I think it just wasn’t my time or his time…” You cut him off– I don’t know ‘bout God’s plan or nuthin but I just accepted that maybe one day it be for me but not yet.”

Homelander gave you a half moon, glad to see how strong you’ve been, glad to know you could withstand his abuse… you continued to be a challenge.

That night you both laid in bed, cradling him in your arms watching him mumble loudly in his sleep, his eyes shifting wildly, you watch him fight in his nightmare as you thought of your own… of those women and the bottles, how your signatured had doomed them, you bit your lips and watched him until exhaustion ate you up.

Waking up with a kiss from the sun without ever experiencing a single nightmare, not even their faces haunt your sleep.

It made you ill to be so relieved.

He kept you company, watching movies and eating popcorn, lounging around forcing you to read books to him, you thought that this would all you two would do-- just lounge around and pretend you weren’t growing bored.

“Wanna go out for dinner?” 

Your ears perked up.

“I’ll go and tell them to get us some clothes, and we can go have dinner.”

“You mean outside?”

“Of course silly… you’ve been good, I think you deserve it.” He jumps off the couch, heading towards the metal door dragging his feet– you like chinese. I saw you had lots of take-out menus.”

“I would love to” You ran after him, hugging him– can we get Ice-cream too… afterwards?”

“I could always go for a milkshake.” He kissed your cheek– be a good girl and go get ready would ya?”

He faded into the other side, hearing those metal doors slide open filled you with joy, you had your chance, you were good, you did all that Homelander wanted of you, you listened to his endless ramblings and you gave him what he stole you for without complaint, and now he rewarded you, the gods had finally heard you.

This was your chance.

You would run to the cops, you would hide in the sewers, you would run until your feet were stumps if you had to but you would get out of here, away from him, away from his dollhouse.

You were so focused you didn't even register his sudden kiss until you started to undress in the bathroom, you touched your cheek wondering about why he'd done so.

You did as you were told and as your hair dried he came back bearing clothes from this century entering the bedroom as you stood covered with nothing but a towel, he came in an orange t-shirt and a navy jacket his sight on your face as if he had manners. It took you a few seconds to realize these were your clothes, washed and ironed, he threw them in the bed lingering for a few seconds before returning you some privacy.

“You look good” You smile feeling weird in your own clothes, nothing but a band t-shirt and your best jeans, he handed you a jacket that was definitely not yours but a matching one to his own– they told me there’s this bar you liked quite a bit”

“The Loose End?” you smiled, they knew you there, the bartender knew you by name, the regular waitress Liz knew you too, if he took you there you could find a way out– they’re cheap and the nachos are great… and they have live music every weekend.”

“It’s a date then.” 

For the first time you crossed those steel doors, those wall held a boring room, a set of desk littered here and there alongside filing cabinets, a young man in a lab coat handed Homelander something while you looked around everywhere this whole setup was nothing but a repurposed kitchen, a storage close, and the entry hall, two large windows let the light in allowing you to see the driveway, and more evergreen forest, there were no houses just road and bushes indeed this location was as desolated as initially suspected. Leaving through the front door you spotted a pair of bikes parked on the side, while the garage was closed. A random man dragged a trolley filled with peonies, your feet were trembling as you stepped on that welcome mat, the air was so chilly against your skin, so refreshing on cracking lips.

Grass… trees… clouds… nowhere to run, you looked at the bikes but never did you look for their keys five seconds ago.

“Are we getting an Uber?” You looked at him.

He took you by the waist, not giving you an answer before jumping straight into the heavens, there was a town to the east, a highway near it, before your words could leave your body, he pressed your face against his shoulder, it's a whistling sound singing in your ear as an insanely heavy weighted blanket slammed against you, this song kept playing cut abruptly by honking, your feet hit the ground and you could’ve sworn you’ve died he lets go of your head messin with your hair as you parted from this tight embrace, looking bemused.

“Am I alive?”

“There’s not a safer vehicle in the world than me.” He chuckles– you’re fine.”

Blinking hard you looked around and immediately recognized the street peeking from the end of the alleyway, your old apartment was 20 minutes from this place, you started moving without him.

Your neck snapped back as he took your arm, forcing you still.

“The restaurant is that way.”

He held your arm so tight your fingers tingle from numbness, interlocking elbows as he forced you into the street, to passerbys you were just another nameless couple, nobody gave you guys a second look, the afternoon light was beginning to fade behind tall buildings, you look at strangers pleading for them to notice something was off only to meet discomfort and indifference, people minded their business and in the busy street you two failed to stand out, you knew every street and in your silence you hoped to see familiar faces but nothing but strangers surrounded you both.

Both stopping at the entrance of a chinese restaurant, you’re sure you’d ordered from here before, the place is loud and there’s a TV set on the sports channel, it smells of fried rice and oil and you can hear the cook shouting in cantonese, he never lets you speak and the waitress is too busy talking to her coworker to care just telling you to sit anywhere you like.

He sits you in a booth on the corner away from the window almost hidden but able to see a good chunk of the people, the tv plays in the back but you can’t see it, your face is obscured by a beam, the more you look at the decour it strikes you as cheap and busy, lights dim and there wasn’t many people inside no doubt he picked this place for a reason.

“I feel like egg rolls and sweet and sour pork… you want noodles or rice?”

“Rice… with chicken… and…” You glance at the menu– scallion pancakes…”

Time moves like a dream, you count the exits, the number of waitresses, you hear the phone used for take-out orders but from your spot you can’t see the phone, you see the paper sign saying ‘toilet’ which could lead to an unseen exit, maybe into the kitchen, but as the entree arrived you knew you couldn’t run to your old home, you could run to the nearest metro station take the train anywhere, the direction made no difference you just had to find a cop… anything to save you.

As you force yourself to chew it dawns on you how Homelander has not spoken, turning to see him and he has a dry smile in his lips, his sight focused on the table on the furthest end of the room, the party grew louder you assumed they caught his attention annoyed by their presence or something in that vein.

Dishware clank and people spoke and baseball played but his attention was on them alone, you swore you could’ve run and he wouldn’t notice.

“Are you okay?” You spoke with the meekest tone you could muster– is there something wrong with the food?”

He scoots in his seat moving closer to the edge of table, this boot could’ve sat a party of five with ease so he left you with a lot of space and for a moment you felt as if he was about to just walk out but instead he looked at the empty spot then jerked his head towards the direction of the party.

“Is there a friend of yours there…?” You try to remain bubbly, finding his demeanor uneasy.

Following him you take his former spot but he doesn’t leave the boot, and then you see it.

The big thing he was staring at.

She was so thin that it looked bigger than it should, she was a tiny frail thing and the bump protruded out of her stomach violently. She sat back down, her grin so big and her laugh so chirpy as she rejoined the group.

The group too engrossed in each other to notice… to notice the crying woman on the other side of the dimly lit restaurant.

He seemed the same, his hair was the same, his beard was the same, his shirt was the one you bought him last christmas and he looked… happy… happy as he kissed this woman you’ve never seen, holding her hand, caressing her stomach, she didn’t need a name for you to despise what she meant, there it was your ex-husband who shouted at you about not being ready to be a father, your ex who showed up late to the funeral and didn’t stick around to comfort you, who never made it to the hospital visits more than twice, here he was happy.

Looking at a young thing carrying the baby he did want.

Just like he never looked at you.

“Am so happy you’re having a little girl!” The older woman who sat across from him said– after everything that happened I'm just elated for you Eric.”

You heard your mother’s voice with so much clarity.

“After Y/N I never thought I would find somebody but I think she would’ve been happy for us. I’m just glad you guys are doing okay after everything…”

“It’s hard but you are still family and we can be happy for you and your sweet little girl”

You watched him comfort your mother, the way he talked about you as if he meant it.

When did he ever mean it? Did he find remorse in his heart after you were gone or was it to brush away the accusations.

‘Who would you run to?’ that voice in your head asked, your family was right there, your dad, your mom, a mutual friend of you both, your ex– they were all there but they didn’t see you, the more you focused on their words, the way they mentioned your name as if it made them feel icky.

“I was thinking of naming her after Y/N, I know she meant a lot to Eric and had we not met at that support group–

You ran off the booth, rushing to the bathroom, you’re sure somebody looked at you as the plates rattled, Homelander gave you a glance but didn’t follow you.

Slamming the door behind you, in that ugly cramped bathroom you screamed into your knees, every fiber of your body recoiled, tightening around your chest, you stayed there until your own sobs hurt your throat and your eyes itched from salt.

Staring at your swollen eyes and red nose you washed away what you could, nausea still lingered robbing you off your appetite.

The door opened and there was no red, white and blue suited supe, just a hall with faded pictures and a storage closet, walking not knowing what to find, not wanting to be seen.

He was still in the booth, happily waiting on you with a bag of leftovers propped on the table.

“Let’s go home…” You whispered, your throat hoarse.

“Home? Where is that?” he grins

“Home… take me home… please…”

He stares at the party who are now sharing their final drinks and readying to leave.

You sit on the edge pushing him into the booth, forcing him to pay attention to you and not those behind, maybe it was because he was Homelander that you kissed him, that you had the attention of a more enviable man than Eric ever was that you kissed him in front of him  and your family, maybe it was because it felt good, his thin lips soft and delicate against yours, it was  quick thing, his shock was palpable in the nervousness of his kiss was cute, but it felt good… for once something felt good again.

“Let’s go Homelander… I don’t wanna be here anymore…”

His lips pressed against your cheek before lifting himself, making sure to cover your sight as you both left the building turning away from the window as the party began to gather their things, he stopped for a second after walking for a few minutes.

“I just need to text Ashley something before I forget… work stuff” You didn’t care.

He typed slowly with his index instead of his thumbs which made you cringe a little.

“All good. You sure you don’t wanna go watch a gig, we don’t have to go back home.” He said softly.

“My tits hurt.” His eyes light up at the lie– unless you wanna have a sippy in the toilets before the show stars to help me out here”

“... I… I do…” 

If he blushed any harder he’d be a stop light, you smiled unable to stop chuckling at his stupid face.

“Didn’t peg you for the kind of guy to get freaky in the bathroom of a dingy bar… guess America’s son does have a real kinky side to him.”

“You have no idea darling… do you have a kinky side perhaps?”

“Fuck me.” Her stomach popped into your head, his hand caressing her bulge played on loop, his disgusting smile, all of him played all around you, memories of his touch burnt your skin, everybody had his disgusting mug on their faces– and find out.”

He took your hand and started walking faster, throwing away the bag of takeout into the lap of the first homeless person he’d seen.

The woman looked at Eric as he said goodbye to your parents, her phone buzzed, turning around to hide her screen, a text message from with a receipt for 25,000 dollars deposited on her account, as well as a doctor’s appointment booking.

She signed with relief.

“Understood.” she texted back.

[girlsloveupdates]

Hi, there!

I was wondering if you had some sort of a list of long-lenght GL movies from any Asian country. I've either found short films on GagaOOLala, or very few titles at all.

Hi! There are lots of movies and many good lists to find online, especially on Letterboxd. Here are some I’ve watched and would recommend:

Blue (2002), dir. Hiroshi Ando

An introverted schoolgirl falls in love and starts a relationship with one of her classmates. Set in a small seaside town in Japan.

Saving Face (2004), dir. Alice Woo

A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.

The Handmaiden (2016), dir. Park Chan-wook

In 1930s Korea, a swindler and a young woman pose as a Japanese count and a handmaiden to seduce a Japanese heiress and steal her fortune.

Billie & Emma (2018), dir. Samantha Lee

Billie, a teenage rockstar, moves to the province and meets Emma, a model and almost perfect example of a good daughter. They go through the experience of first love.

Moonlit Winter (2019), dir. Lim Dae-hyung

The arrival of an intimate letter prompts a young woman to bring her mother on vacation to a small Japanese town, where someone special resides.

Badhaai Do (2022), dir. Harshavardhan Kulkarni

A gay cop and a lesbian teacher enter a sham marriage to pacify their families but find that relationships — both real and fake — aren’t all that easy.

Maja Ma (2022), dir. Anand Tiwari

A rumour about an unassuming housewife threatens to disrupt her middle-class family’s life on the eve of her son’s engagement.

Rookie (2023), dir. Samantha Lee

An awkward 6-footer teen is forced to learn and play volleyball half-heartedly when the Catholic school she transferred to did not have a basketball team. Everything changes when she meets her star player.

[hishoi]

HELLO PEOPLE!

ARE YOU A COSPLAYER?

ARE YOU A SKY:COTL PLAYER?

DO YOU LIKE TO CROCHET?

ARE YOU HERE BECAUSE THE ACTUAL SCARF ON THATSKYSHOP IS RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE?

After maybe 2 months, i've finally put together a pattern for this! First, i wanted to make a video about it, but decided it was too much work for me, and it would have been to mentally draining. (And i hosted a poll about it too). This is of course my pattern for the days of feast scarf from sky: children of the light! This is not a hard pattern, but may be a time consuming one. My scarf isn't as long as the one in the game, do i can't wrap it like how it looks in the game, but if you want to make yours game-accurate that's fine too! Now, here's the pattern!

Days of feast scarf

Materials:

2 balls of red yarn

1 ball of white yarn

Hook size of your choosing, mine is a 2.50 mm hook.

Scissors

This pattern really only has 2 parts, the scarf, and the ends. The scarf uses a graph/chart? i made, but if you don't know how graphs work, i suggest looking that up.

Now, i personally did this graph 8 times, to make the lenght of the scarf i wanted. I would suggest maybe 14-16 for the in-game lenght, but i'm not sure. The entire thing is worked in herringbone half-double crochet stitches.

When switching colors, i recommend not taking the yarn with you through the entire project, but cutting the yarn when you switch, and only take the color you begin with you. So for example, you are going to change color to white. You cut off your red yarn, and finish the stitch with the white yarn. Take only the white end with you to fasten as you go. Otherwise the scarf will not look as clean. You can fasten the red yarn later. It's a time consuming process but it is so worth it.

To make the ends, i have a short video showing the process. It is not very hard, you just have to get the hang of it. Take five threads of red yarn for each end. The scarf has four ends on each side.

(my desk is very messy so i filmed this on top of my sketchbook)

Use five threads at once instead of only one, but you don't have to pull it through with the hook if it's too hard. You can use your fingers. You can have the ends to be any lenght you want, it just depends on how you want it to look!

Repeat this for the other side too, and your scarf should be done! If you make it, i'd love to see how it turned out!

[whorediaries-09]

make confessions 🤍- send in a request and i'll ship you with a character.

Hi love! I'm so excited for this valentine's day event <3

I´m a 5'3, a slythering and infj, my pronouns are she/they, i have mid lenght black hair and brown eyes, i would say i´m pretty slim and have a light pale skin tone. I have some piercings, but my favorite one has to be the medusa or nipple piercing (even tho it´s the most painful one).

I love listening tu music, i play the bass and i enjoy reading a lot, specifically novels and mysterys. I love fashion and making clothes too!

I´m more of an introvert, its weird for me to start a conversation with a stranger, that's why i don't have many friends. I love being in love, i would consider myself a hopless romantic, my love lenguage is physical touch and quality time. Also everytime i´m with a friend i read their tarot cards, i guess its also part of my love language lol.

I'm from Latin America, but when i'm done with college i plan on moving to Europe!!

I love old films, one of my favorite movies has to be Before Sunrise, it´'s a perfect romantic indiefilm! (you should totally watch it if you haven't lol). My favorite director is Wes Anderson, my favorite music genres are alternative rock, glam rock, and jazz. So far i only have a tattoo of a Mazzy Star´s album but i plan on getting more tattoos in the future!

I hope this wasn't too long! Anyways, thank you for this event, have a great day <3

hi gorgeous, thank you for sending this in!

i ship you with marlene mckinnon!

you literally scream marlene's other half. tattoos, piercings, personality and everything about you screams that mckinnon would be down on her knees for you.

to begin with, the both of you have matching tattoos that you got together. AND you play the bass. she's good with the drums, so she's absolutely smitten of course, because what's not to love.

also she will never admit it, but she secretly loves your taste in movies. maybe not the movies itself, but she loves how your brown eyes twinkle when you watch the movies with so much glee.

marlene is a natural blonde, and she's absolutely in awe of your pretty hair. she absolutely braids them for you, and sometimes she puts little flowers between the strands.

marlene adores how you can cut and sew up new clothes with old fabric. she pesters you to tell her how to make them, but all she gets is her tops getting cut up and new clothes that she absolutely rocks everywhere.

and even though she never was into books, she loves it when you talk about the books you read. she thinks you're influencing her when she stops by the bookstore, for the first time in her life. she's thinking solely of you when she walks in, hoping to pick up a good mystery novel and surprise you.

mckinnon never admits but she loves your hugs. she loves how you wrap your arms around her waist, pull her close to you and kiss her all over her face. because to say the least, she's absolutely smitten. you also teach her how to read tarot cards, but she doesn't really register anything because again, she's too enamored by you to concentrate.

all in all, the both of you are extremely in love, it's disgusting sometimes, but neither of you care.

[demadogs]

You know way more abou this than I do so you're the perfect person to ask. Do you think it's still possible for season 5 of stranger things to come out in 2024? Because the general consensus seems to be now that it will be pushed back to 2025, but that would be a 3 year gap, just like the gap between seasons 3 and 4. But the reason the gap between 3 and 4 took so long was because:

1) they had to suspend filming for more than half a year due to covid, and then they had to film more slowly because of covid measures,

2) they filmed in many different locations meaning that there were gaps between filming scenes from each group since the directors and crew travelled back and forth I guess, and also building sets takes time; but season 5 will all be filmed in the same place so it will take less time,

3) season 4 was almost double lenght compared to season 3, meaning that filming obviously took way more months, but again, they said season 5 episodes will be shorter.

I know post production an editing will be just as long as it was after season 4, but I think filming will be considerably shorter, thus season 5 releasing in 2024 still being very possible (I'd love for it to be on summer since I hyperfixate on this show for months each time a new season comes out so I need it to be on holidays otherwise I'll fail all my exams lmao but I guess I'm asking for too much 😔)

i actually dont know much more than you do to be honest! but i do think 2024 is a good bet and if i had to be specific, im guessing fall. they said they want to go back to the feel of season one so i think it would be very fitting if after the time skip its set in fall. that would make it likely come out in fall 24 (thats not guaranteed tho. s4 was set in spring but came out in summer).

like you said, covid is the main reason the wait was so fucking long. they started filming in february 2020 so they had really bad luck. they barely shot anything and had to wait months to get back. im not sure the different locations played that huge of a role in how much time it extended the filming. they could have had different crew for different settings so they could film russia stuff at the same time as hawkins stuff or something like that. honestly not sure though i could be wrong.

you make a good point about this season being extra long too, but covid allowed them to write the entire season before they started filming so they may have been able to film more at a faster pace since everything was already written.

i dont think you should assume that post production will take the same amount that it did for s4 tho. we have to take into account that its the last season and they always up their visual effects game every time so post production work could take a verrrry long time and they may, and probably will, be doing completely new things which will take more time. will said vecna is hurting but he’s still alive so vecna probably will have a whole new look to him. if they wanna give him a destroyed gross mushy kinda vibe similar to the s3 flesh monster, they wouldnt be able to accomplish that entirely through practical effects like they did vecna this season, so that would extend the post production a huge amount. theres also the whole post apocalyptic vibe that theyll probably be going for in s5. s4 ended with the upside down basically swallowing hawkins so those spore things may be in every outside shot. all that red lighting and clouds may be in every episode. the upside down are real sets but they still gotta animate the vines and make them moving and wet and gross and again, that could be every single episode.

so to sum up, i do think 2024 is likely it just may not be until the fall. i would really love if it was released on november 6th.

[clairestrogen]

CAMERA NERD TIME

Taken with a Zenit 11 camera (my first camera ever given to me by my grandparents).

Using a Zenit 11 was a really manual process, look at the lightmeter needle, dial in so the pointer is pointing at the needle, read out the aperature stop corresponding to the shutter speed (which you had to choose based on the weather and the film speed), focus and shoot.

The nearly non-existent focusing matte of the camera rather makes focusing tricky, as you have to rely on looking for slight distortions in the middle of the viewfinder (which is rather dark, so that makes it a bit more difficult), and try to remove them woth focusing accordingly.

The film winder is a pleasure to use, it really sounds like a mechanical clock work with all the mechanics and gears inside moving, problem is that sometimes one of the gears might get stuck, or the oil lubricant hardened over time, turning the experience into pain (looking at you Zenit ET). The shutter is LOUD so you definitely wont be taking photos discretely :P

After years of using it i have not noticed any light leaks, tho experience can differ from camera to camera, and that's the beauty of it, one copy will be working after 40 years, other will break right after leaving the production line. They absolutely need callibration after all this time, the shutter curtains checked if they block light, the shutter speed if it's at the correct speed (again, my Zenit ET has WAY too high shutter speed at the lowest setting), and with the way these cameras were put together (they are a construction of hundreds of small elements, which are very elaborately put together), this would be a LOT of fun:3

The light meter is plain old selenium, which means it will deplete itself, and therefore will become less sensitive to light after some time (40 years in this case), giving out readings that are untrustworthy. Now i know to not use it, but then i wasn't aware and most of my photos (that were taken in harsh light) were over/underexposed.

Lens are mounted on m42, and usually these cameras are bundled with some Helios prime lens, in my case it was 58mm focal lenght.

These lens have a very specific way of rendering bokeh, as seen as a very faint (but still noticeable) circular pattern around the dog.

This camera is not recommended as a camera to take very important photos (ESPECIALLY if you are meant to take photos of your class for christmas and while winding back the film you are an absolute dumbo, and forget to do a very specific move with twisting the shutter release, resulting in tearing up the film and having like half of it destroyed :33333333333), but is you are looking for a full analog experience of using a fully mechanical camera for relatively cheap, would recommend if you find it on a yard sale (if you live in eastern europe). Tho generally to be avoided, if you want to have a better tool just save up money and buy a Minolta X-700 instead.

Photos:

B&W: Ilford HP5 400, Helios 44M-4 58mm

Colour: Kodak Gold 200, Helios 44-2 58mm

[jfc8movie]

“La Cabina” Antonio Mercero (1972)

[mycinematheque]

[levi-robbed-my-tea-cupboard]

Thanks for tagging @warm-starlight, @micia-posts-stuff, @innspector ♥♥♥

Rules: Tag nine people you want to know better/catch up with!

Last song: this mountains inspired playlist, according to my yt history

Last film: if i didn't forget about sth it was Kingsman that I rewatched a couple days ago (at least part of it)

Currently reading: uuughmmm. I'm this kind of person who reads a dozen books at once depending on my mood, so:

"The curious history of cats" by Madeline Swan

"Bramy Światłości" Tom 3 by Maja Lidia Kossakowska

"Fortress in the Eye of Time" by C.J. Cherryh

"Lethal White" by Robert Galbraith

"Lost Japan. Last Glimpse of Beautiful Japan" by Alex Kerr

"Burning Chrome" by William Gibson

also a completed novel-lenght Yuri on Ice fanfiction that I have downloaded on my kindle and can't force myself to finish it becauce I've read through half of the text and after an interesting first chapter nothing happens and I'm confused

plus twenty or something other books that I don't remember at the moment

Currently watching: fumestu no anata e (same xD), Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (but I liked the main series better, the ongoing is for cleaning and having sth in the backgroud level), 86, Fruits Basket (how did I even get there) and Horimiya which is basicaly 13 eps of background material for shipping BUT it's freaking hilarious. And once in a blue moon I watch sth on Netflix, but at this point I've finished evertyhing I started.

Currently craving: a long nap under a flully blanket during rainy weather

I tag: @orangedragons, @dontatmethanks, @glassesandswords @trashybowtie, @obiezylondyn, @indelibledawn, @agoldenheartedsnkfan, @sinchiste, @newdayslinguine

[a-pirate-my-hearties]

9, 10, 14,15,22,24,29,34,35,40,48, 49, 51,67, 71,73,91,101,121,123,148,149,155,165 😊😊

9: Are you ticklish? It depends where, but I guess I am and I hate when people tickle me. Tickle me and you’ll get a kick in the head. :/

10: Are you allergic to anything? Yeah, to alternaria, it’s a type of mold fungi

. 14: Would you rather be a vampire, elf, or merperson? A vampire, without a doubt!

15: Do you have a favorite Youtuber? Yes! She’s called Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, she’s got a lot of quality content about LGBT+ community history, especially in films and media, a life with chronic illness and dissability and her sense of style is impeccable. She’s also disgustingly adorable with her wife in her videos (she’s called Claudia Kellgren-Fozard, she’s a dentist and she also has her own channel on Youtube!)

22: Pet peeves? People being late, bad hygiene, bad manners, when someone plays with something rustling in their hands that drives me mad, I’m very sensitive to such sounds as I’m prone to migraines and headaches and I have very sensitive hearing, same with the dishes clashing, anything loud or constant and annoying like that, alarms going off etc., when people fuss around the kitchen when I’m cooking! no people in the kitchen when I’m cooking, that’s a rule! ;D (I’m the same as my late grandpa in that aspect)

24: Favorite constellation? I don’t know if I have one, and it made me realize how much I miss stargazing, living in the big city where the sky is constantly smoggy and cloudy... But like the constelation of my own zodiac sign, the Aquarius, and Pisces is beautiful too :)

29: Do you believe in reincarnation? I do, big time. I can’t believe we’re actually just passers by in this world, just one time and then gone.

34: What is a color that calms you? Deep, dark purple.

35: Where would you like to travel and/or live? Oh, I would love to travel the world. But mainly Finland, Germany, UK, Italy, Portugal, maybe Turkey, Egypt, but it would be way too hot for me ;D I think I could live in the UK. I know the language, I already have some friends there (you being the best one <3 <3 <3), I think I would acclimate, eventually, no doubt being very homesick and lost at first. But who knows, maybe one day... The though is staring to feeling less and less absurd and more and more realistic when I see what’s going on in my own country.

40: Hugs or kisses? 

48: A sound you really love? That warm laugh from someone close to me when I make them laugh and it’s genuine and they feel at ease. <3

49: Can you do a backflip? Hahaha! That was a good one, my dear. :D

51: Favorite actor and/or actress? Jason Isaacs and Meryl Streep :)

67: Favorite meme:

It’s one of those I’m particularly fond of ;D

71: What outfit out of all your clothes do you like to wear the most? A short-sleeved black tunic with small red/pinkish flowers and green leaves print, v neck, paired with black leggings or trousers (looks the best with wavy/curled hair and red and silver jewellery)/crimson velvet dress, half-turtleneck, long sleeves, almost knee lenght. Needs almost no jewellery ;)

73: Do you have platform shoes? No.

91: If a flower could aesthetically represent you, what kind would it be?

Knowlians Black Morning Glory :)

101: Favorite type of shoes - Anything comfortable, but elegant or “punk” and with at least slight heel, not necessarily a “high heel”, just not completely flat.

121: Something you want to do right now: Just get away on an adventure with a handsome swashbuckler. :D

123: Sweet or sour foods? I’d say both, but I prefer sweet, so sweet.

148: Favorite physical thing about yourself: My eyes.

149: Favorite thing about your personality: My intelligence.

155: Do you like to play with others’ hair? Yes! If they wish me to and feel comfortable with that :)

165: Longest your hair has ever been: Hm, I think finishing right above my breast, that would be it.

That was long, but thank you, love <3

[aspiestvmusings]

ELEMENTARY COMPLETE DVD BOX SET DVD EXTRAS

@amindamazed  asked: “Do you know if the complete box set has extras that aren’t also in the individual season sets?”

I answer: Unfortunately, I do not have all the seasons individually, so I cannot comment for sure. All I can do is write down a list of the extras the complete box set, that I have, has. It is possible that there are box sets with different content out there though.

Here is a list of DVD extras from the ELEMENTARY S1-S7 COMPLETE BOX SET: 

Disc number - Episode number - Episode Title - Deleted scene dialogue line/Special Feature title - Clip lenght

SEASON 1

Deleted scenes: 

NONE 

Specials: 

D1: A Holmes of Their Own 11:53

D1: In Liu of Watson 9:46

D6: Holmes Sweet Holmes 17:57 

D6: Set Tour with Lucy Liu 03.19

D6: CBS Launch Promos 08:07

D6: The Power of Observation Pt 1 - Pt 6:

Pt 1: Series Preview 00:36   Pt 2: The Legend Comes to Life 03:28 Pt 3: Seeing is Believing 03:02  Pt 4: Devil in the Details 03:44 Pt 5: Pieces of the Puzzle 04:35 Pt 6: My Dear Watson 03:53

SEASON 2

Deleted scenes:

D2: 2x07 “The Marchioness”: It’s lovely out here. 00:30

D6: 2x21 “The Man with the Twisted Lip”: We e-mail sometimes. 00:47

Audio Commentary: 

D6: 2x22 “Paint It Black”:  Audio commentary with Lucy Liu & Ron Fortunato 41:23 

Specials:

D1: Holmes Goes Home (filming S2 premiere in London) 07:58

D5: Under the Magnifying Glass 08:04

D5: Skill Sets 07:09

D6: Second Chapter: Inside Elementary S2 (Elementary S2) 19:46

D6: Art in the Blood: Meet Mycroft 08:44

D6: The Life of Clyde 04:09

D6: Gag Reel/Bloopers 03:15

SEASON 3

Deleted scenes:

NONE

Audio Commentary 

D4 3x14 (315) “The Female of the Species”: Audio commentary by Lucy Liu 39:54

Specials:

D1: Watson Style 07:20

D3: Hello Kitty Winter 07:03

D6: Partners in Crime 23:37

D6: The Elements of Deduction 12:03

D6: Bell on the Scene 10:49

D6: Gag Reel/Bloopers 04:15

SEASON 4

Deleted scenes:

D2: 4x05 “The Games Afoot”: Talk to you later. 01:07 

D2 4x07 “Miss Taken”: Whatever you have to say, I can hear it. 00:59 

D2 4x07 “Miss Taken”:  It’s not that complicated. 01:06 

D2: 4x08 “A Burden of Blood”: Thanks for coming in. 00:27

D3: 4x09 Murder Ex Machina: Mason, right? 00:21

D4: 4x13 “A Study in Charlotte”: Unfortunately Watson is running late for an ambush. 00:40

D6: 4x22 “Turn It Upside Down”: I might have some personal insights. 00:25

D6: 4x22 “Turn It Upside Down”: Abandon all hope ye who enter here. 00:43

Specials:

D2: 4x07 “Miss Taken”: Mina, Cassie & Ally 06:55

D4: 4x16 “Hounded”: Wag the Dog: Hounded 03.36

D6: The Sign of Fourth (Elementary S4) 19:10

D6: Villainy! (The villain(s) on the show) 08:28

D6: Father Holmes (Morland Holmes)  05:13

D6: Gag Reel /Bloopers 03:19 

SEASON 5

Deleted scenes:

D1: 5x01 “Folie a deux” Did you know you favour your left knee over your right? 00:17

D1: 5x01 “Folie a deux” What the hell? 00:13

D1: 5x01 “Folie a deux” This is Chloe, and Adam. 00:35

 D5: 5x18 “Dead Man’s Tale”: If you ask me, Joan, he (already) got away with it. 01:22

D6: 5x22 “Moving Targets” He doesn’t look like a monster 00:27 

D6 5x22 “Moving Targets” We open in 30 minutes 00:18

D6: 5x24 “Hurt Me, Hurt You" Guy’s a cool customer 00:43

D6: 5x24 “Hurt me, Hurt You” It’s done. 00:37

Specials:

D1: 5x04 “Henny Penny, the Sky is Falling”: For the Hundreth Time (Ep 100 Special) 05:50

D4: 5x13 “Over a Barrel”: Flashbacks 06:03

D6: The Fifth Elementary (Elementary S5 special) 19:43 

D6: Reasoning Backwards 09:54 

D6: Gag Reel/Bloopers 06:38 

SEASON 6

Deleted scenes:

D2: 6x07 “Sober Companions”: I got your e-mail. 00:27 

D5: 6x17 “The Worms Crawl In, The Worms Crawl Out”: Your partner not coming? 00:14 

D6: 6x21 “Whatever Remains, However Improbable...”: Hey, its me again. 00:26

Specials:

D6: Six of One, Half Dozen of the Other (Elementary S6) 20:56

D6: Making Friends Can Be Murder (Michael) 08:18

D6: Elementary: Case in Point 15:36

SEASON 7

Deleted scenes: 

D3: 7x11 “Unfriended”: Who are you, guys? 00:24

D3: 7x11 “Unfriended”: We can’t control this anymore. 01:01

D3: 7x12 “Reichenbach Falls”: I’ve never seen so many policemen. 00:42

D3: 7x13 “The(ir) Last Bow”: My two favourite consultants. 00:15

D3: 7x13 “The(ir) Last Bow”: NO DIALOGUE - Sherlock at Moriarty/Irene’s funeral 00:27

Specials:

D3: Mystery Solved - The Final Season 24:04

D3: Holmes is Where the Heart is 07:35

D3: Gag Reel/Bloopers 02:44

THE END 

[amnachil]

The College Society Chapter 2 Part 8

This is the last part !

Damian Nicholas Smith-Carrey Thursday January 10 – Friday January 11

It was his last exam. The Dean's grandson finished it easily. He was sure to pass anyway. When he went out, he glimpsed Theo. The bastard was waiting for him. What the hell does he want ?

"Hey buddy." he said with a grin. "You have a minute ?"

"Make it thirty seconds, I don't have the fuckin' time to talk with you."

"Okay. I'll chase Liam after all. I want him."

"You want him."

You greedy pig. Fuckin' asshole. Dickhead. I don't know enough curses to qualify you. Damian Nicholas Smith-Carrey just smiled dangerously. This bally fucker.

"And why are you suddenly interested ? You failed month ago to get him."

"That's right, but I think I can be in luck now. I have some... advantage. And damn, he became so hot during christmas. Hunky but chunky. I love it. Sorry, you were too slow. He's mine now."

The blond lad just laughed. He laughed so loud that all the students around heard him.

"You're a little swaggerer Theophile. Are you seriously defying me ?"

"Hell yes."

Not that far ago, you were begging me just to have the right to suck my cock. You'll regret this overconfidence. Liam had faced a hunter way more dangerous than Theo. He survived to this Raphaël dude, he can beat a fucking swimteam captain like you too.

"You don't ask what's my plan ?" wondered the law student.

"Sorry but... since you're not a real opponent, I don't care." replied the Dean's grandson.

"Really ? Well, considering you're hunting him for more than one month now, I can only suppose you are rusty. Maybe the best hunter just failed. Maybe he isn't the best anymore."

"And maybe you are missing my dick so much you want it again ? Who knows ? I'm done with your bullshit for today. Bye."

The next morning came quickly. Damian Nicholas Smith-Carrey didn't sleep well, because he and his spy Nancy made some research about Theo. And they discovered something really interesting and important. Maybe he have a fucking advantage after all. After that, Nancy and him had had sex, and so he had slept only four or five hours. Anyway, he got some business to make. The faster, the better. The Dean's grandson met Steve Callagan, the head of the music club, in his room. He had just finished a breakfast apparently. There were one thing or two to know about the guy. He was a watcher hunter. He loved to see two chicks or one guy one girl have sex. No gay tho. Never understood why. Two guys, two dicks, it can be funny. And Steve had, like Theo, an official girlfriend, the lovely Bettany. Her name is a porn in itself. Anyway, they were cute together, except Bettany was a chubby chaser and fattened the musician quite a bit. There're more people liking meaty partner than you would say at the first sigh. Myself included some time.

"You want something Damian Nicholas Smith-Carrey ?" asked Steve when they were alone.

"I heard you had two tickets for this famous movie saturday. I want them." he commanded. "A porn tape in exchange ? I have recorded a lot of stuff during the holidays, including a sexy delivery girl. Exactly your taste."

"I'm sorry dude but... Matthew Davos from the swimteam already gave me a video of himself and this black runner chick. I took it against a concert ticket. And now Betty really wants to see the movie."

For god sake. Who care about a stupid black girl who looks like an elephant and a little thief ?

"Give me those ticket or I swear to god I'm going to find Bettany straight away and I'll fuck her so hard that she'll be unable to walk for a week. Then I'll be back there and you'll suck my fuckin' dick until you couldn't blow in this stupid tuba of yours. Okay ?"

And Damian Nicholas Smith-Carrey got the tickets.

Liam Saturday Januray 12

When he finished his lenghts at the pool, the chestnut lad took a deep breath and went to see Colton. Exams were over and this afternoon, Dami invited him to see a movie. He hadn't much time to discuss with his friend, but he intented to help him as much as possible. But I hope he'll not talk about my past... Colton was currently stretching. Normally, Christmas was the perfect time to be slacking a bit. (Liam did. He had lost a bit of definition but he was working out again now). (It might be the reason why all those girls were accosting him at the gym or the pool). (But he always tried to avoid them, because he suspected the witch to be among the crowd). Anyway, Colton as for him was as handsome as ever. Well-built, not too strong, not too thin. He hadn't the single bit of fat on him. (To Liam, it was a lost, but whatever).

"Hey buddy." started the chestnut lad. "How went your exams ?"

"Good I think." replied his friend. "But I wasn't as focused as I wanted to."

"Why that ?"

Liam decided to play it dumb. It was better than talking about Leila who had threatened him. (She was the evil twin, obviously).

"Barbara cheated on me, and then she left me." Colton confessed with sadness. "She said it was better this way."

Of course, the dark-haired lad was too diplomat to say something mean. He had a sweet tone, even when he announced bad news. Liam suspected him to be half teddy bear. (Teddies Bears were alive, yes, and sometimes they sent a child in the human's world). Anyway, the lad was disgressing. He was here to help his friend.

"Maybe I can do something about it ?" he asked. "Wait, did you said she cheated on you ?"

(Yeah, it took a long time before Liam realised what it meant).

"She didn't say with who, but I'm guessing someone important at the university, cuz right after, she became the future head of the student union. When this girl, Summer, will finish her mandate, they will present Barbara as their favourite candidate. Anyway, I think we can't do much about this. I'm going to swim now, see you later."

Well, she liked to be the class delegate in highschool after all... Liam had suddenly an idea. He could probably know who was the guy in question. He just had to ask Dami. (He was pretty sure this one was important for the university). (He once had said something about the Dean, but Liam didn't remenber well). And then, maybe he could work on something.

Speaking of the devil, he met Dami on the early afternoon for a movie. His blond friend carried with him a bag filled with something, but he didn't say what. They entered in the theater and took their sit.

"You'll see, it's a good movie." assured Dami. "And there, I cooked this. Tell me if you like it."

He offered a cake. Two month ago, Liam would have declined. (At least try, because his friend had some authority). But now, he glady ate it. The film went like this. It really was good. And the chestnut lad consumed everything Dami gave him. He just didn't realised how much it was. There were all kind of pastries, crusty and spongy, with cream, jam or chocolate. In Liam mind, they were both eating peacefully. Yet, at some point he discreetly slipped a hand beneath his shirt and rubbed his belly. He was rather bloated. (It didn't stop him to eat whatever Dami offered tho). Eventually, he realised his tum was very swollen. Looks like I'm stuffed. I ate more than I thought. For a moment, Dami stopped. The movie was almost over when something happen. But Liam didn't realised it happen until the end. When he was about to stand up, he noticed his friend was holding his free hand. Oh.

"I asked you if it was fine." whispered the blond lad. "And you said nothing."

His eyes were showing a mix of excitment and cautiousness. Liam hesitated a second. What does this mean exactly ? Maybe Nate is right. Maybe Dami saw this as a date. But was it a problem ? Liam didn't know the answer at this question. He soflty took his hand off.

"Don't worry, I'm okay with it." he said. "Can you tell me something ?"

His friend frowned, but nodded.

"You probably know Barbara Henrion ? Is there a chance you know who slept with her and offered her a favor afterwards ?"

"She had sex with Javier Esposito, the vice-president of the student union." answered quickly Dami. "This one told me about this. But you know, they're all sleeping with each other in this union."

"Well thank you. And thank you for the movie and the snacks. You really are an awesome chef dude. I have to go to work now so... see you soon."

Liam then joined the night shift of Pasta's Place, as usual. The work happened to be a bit difficult with a full belly, but he managed to do well. Judy checked on him at least ten times. She said he must be careful at everytime of the night and the day. According to her, there was some guy who might corrupt him. (Liam supposed she was referring to some minions sent by the forces of chaos). Anyway, before going to bed, the lad called Nate. Luckily, this one wasn't partying this time, just chillin' at his place. They rapidly talked about Dami, obviously.

"To my opinion, you should give it a try." suggested his bestfriend. "I mean, you deserve a bit of happiness after all what happened. And I think you're ready now, you got enough time since your ex. Plus Damian sounds cool."

"I don't know man. Maybe I'll ruin everything like last time. I don't feel confident yet..."

"Dude, you were in highschool, it was your very first relationship with another boy and he had a lot of issue on his own." reminded Nate. "Damian is two years older than you. He's certainly more mature. It'll be different. It has to be."

Liam nodded slowly. As always, his soulmate was right. But he needed to go slowly. I mean, I don't know Dami that much after all... I must take my time.

"I bet you nodded." whispered Nate. "You know I can't see you through the phone right ?"

Rebecca Monday January 14 LAST PART

She never thought things would change like this, in such a short amount of time. Emilio didn't show up ever again. Of course, she still met him during the University's training. But he avoided her. Bob noticed, but said nothing. In fact, there was one thing her coach didn't know. Rebecca was now dating Matthew. Like Chelsea. They were both with him. It's a nonsense but I don't know. I feel good with him. He was kind, way more than she thought. He also was protective. She felt at ease with him. And god know how supportive he was. When she had been dating Emilio, they were used to talk about running. But he had never encouraged her like Matt did. Chelsea and her were the best among the team, and he was proud of it. He didn't hide his love for both of them. And the weirdest thing ? Sex with the blond lad and Chelsea was awesome. Way different than everything she had try before. The man led the ride, and she was glad with it. I know it only has been six days since we started but... I wonder why I hated him in the first place. He had admitted he was jealous of her at first but it had evolved in feelings for her. So basically, Matthew had a crush and regretted what he had done so he decided to help her. And now they were dating, the three of them together. It was weird, but Rebecca wasn't disliking it.

This evening, during the swim training, she couldn't stop herself staring at her new boyfriend. His tight swimsuit highlighted his handsome body. She had learnt he was 182 cm (6'0") for quite a chunky 77 kg (170 lbs). He was muscular but thick, and she loved it. Liam and Theo might be the only in the pool who could rivalise, despite being both thinner.

"You're looking at Matt with a lot of admiration." pointed out Laura. "Maybe you wanna told me somethin' ?"

"Not really. I was just watching."

"Yeah, watching eh." laughed the petite blonde. "You know, since you broke up with Emilio, you can find another man but... Matthew is with Chelsea. And not your type to be honest. A bit too cocky I think."

"You must be right."

It was what she had thought at the beginning of the year. But he saved her from Emilio. And she liked his confidence eventually. He wasn't a bad guy. Laura continued :

"Anyway, I have another topic to talk about... Promise me you won't be mad."

"Who can against you ? You're so lovely."

"Thanks for that. So... I know things aren't fine between Nick and you. And at first, I thought it was none of my business but... I can stand it anymore. I think you're wrong, since the very outset. I mean, he helped you on several occasion, and yeah, he's a smart aleck, but he was always there for you. And you, what did you do exactly ?"

Rebecca opened her mouth but... nothing came out. She had no good excuse. I was just too proud to admit I was wrong. Their argument started when she had tried to change him. I did that in order to make him conform to my standards. It's not fair.

"You're right." she admitted. "The blame is on me. But what should I do now ? Our friendship is completely over. And you know what ?"

"Hum ?"

"I don't care anymore. Before, when I dated Emilio, I felt guilty but not anymore. I think I understood how works the college society."

"Really ?"

"Hunt, or be hunted, as simple as that." Rebecca affirmed. "I found a pack, and now, I'm ready to be on the hunter side. Nick isn't my concern anymore."

To be continued

And so here we are...

Congratulations Rebecca, you’re now a hunter ! She’s free from Emilio and she found something meaningful for her. Let’s say she’s perfectly fitting in the College Society now ;)

As for Liam well, seems like feeding him was the good choice ! What can make him happier than a full tummy I wonder ? But Damian can still screw this up for sure... And the war with Theo only begins !

Like last time, The College Society will be on hiatus for two or three weeks. Chapter 3 will be longer, and we’ll have a new character POV !

In the meantime, you can read To the Perfection, my other weight gain story !

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They filmed 2 seasons in 2 months right? How the hell their hair grew that fast. I took me like half year. Let's say envy is an understandable

hahhahahaah genetics man, what can you do. My hair has been the same lenght since 2014, I don’t even know lol - A

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Want to discover Martinique and the Grenadines? Here are two boat itineraries 7 and 14 days for your next Caribbean break!

Are you undecided on where to organize your next trip? Do you want to visit the Caribbean but are undecided on which is the best destination? Let yourself be inspired by this article in which we will list two itineraries, one shorter and one longer, to discover some of the islands that make up the Lesser Antilles archipelago.

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The itineraries we have chosen allow you to discover a part of the Lesser Antilles, that is, a group of volcanic islands arranged in an arch and located south-east of the Greater Antilles that ideally separate the Caribbean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean. This series of small islands is famous for being one of the best places to cruise, offering calm waters sheltered from strong winds and a considerable number of moorings.

7 days sailing itinerary from Martinique to the Grenadines

Martinique Forte-de-France

Martinique, Anse du Céron

Martinique, Grande Anse D’Arlet

Saint Lucia, Rodney Bay

Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia

Martinique, Forte-de-France

14 days sailing itinerary to Grenadines embarking in Martinica

Martinique Forte-de-France

Martinique, Anse du Céron

Martinique, Grande Anse D’Arlet

Saint Lucia, Rodney Bay

Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia

Martinique, Forte-de-France

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Bequia

Balinceaux

Mustique

Tobago Cays

Tobago Cays

To view in detail all the stops and spots of the above boat itineraries, ready carefully our article. 

For our itineraries, we will use the island of Martinique, one of the most famous islands of this Caribbean archipelago, as the starting point and base camp.

Related: Why choose Martinique for your next Caribbean cruise destination?

It is possible to arrive here by air with direct flights from Paris. The island has indeed an airport near the capital, Fort-de-France.

This volcanic island has always been a mixture of different peoples and cultures resulting from different occupations that have followed one another over the centuries.

Today Martinique is part of the overseas territories of France, the official language is French and the Euro is its valid currency.

7 days around the Grenadines from Martinique

As we said, our tour starts on the Martinique island and more precisely from the modern Le Marin marina. Here we have the opportunity to prepare our boat (yacht, catamaran, or sailboat) and to carry out the briefing with the crew before departure.

Le Marin marina also offers a wide range of services and amenities including a supermarket, a bakery, a launderette, a post office, a tobacconist’s, a money exchange office, and a medical center.

Day 1

Martinique, Fort de France

The largest city in the French Antilles and the capital of Martinique, Fort de France is centrally located and easily accessible. It is a city rich in 19th-century history and architecture as well as offering its visitors a full range of shops, dining experiences and places to explore. Examples of this are the fruit and vegetable market founded in 1901, the Saint-Louis Cathedral, and the fort Saint-Louis.

It is worth spending a day in the jovial atmosphere of this city.

Day 2

Martinique, Anse du Céron

One of the most famous beaches on the island where you can enjoy some peace and tranquility between swimming and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of this bay. Anse du Ceron is located in the northernmost part of the Martinique west coast.

Day 3

Martinique, Grande Anse D’Arlet

One of the most popular seaside towns in Martinique, it offers a truly characteristic and colorful glimpse into the life of the island. Tourists can choose whether to enjoy the golden sandy beach more than half a mile long, swim in crystal clear waters protected from the winds by the bay, or get lost in the narrow streets of the town.

Day 4

Saint Lucia, Rodney Bay

From Martinique, we head south towards and precisely towards the island of Santa Lucia. Here we discover Rodney bay, a well-served marina surrounded by protected waters that offers visitors easy access to restaurants, shops, and attractions.

Near the bay, you can reach a scenic area, beaches such as Reduit Beach, or the picturesque Pigeon Island National Park surrounded by pristine waters.

Day 5 – Day 6

Saint Lucia

Dedicating just one day to Saint Lucia seems very little to us and it is for this reason that we decide to stop in its waters for a few days, discovering some of its wonders.

Santa Lucia is one of the eight independent islands of the Lesser Antilles and among its countless points of interest, we certainly find the Piton mountains. located southwest, these two mountains have become the symbol of the island. Although roughly only 800 meters high, their triangle shape has become iconic and panoramic. If you love trekking, you cannot miss a walk among the paths that wind through the jungle of these two peaks.

Another island pearl is the picturesque town of Soufriere, which takes its name from a nearby volcano that is now extinct. Creole culture buildings with gingerbread finishes and balconies overlooking the alleys and streets create an Old World atmosphere.

Day 7

The time has come to decide whether or not to continue our tour. In the first case, we will head to Martinique to relax for one last day before departure, in the second case, the tour continues!

Got more time? Let’s add some more destination:

14 days boat itinerary to the Grenadines departing from Martinique

Day 8 – Day 9

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Determined to continue our boat charter in the Caribbean, we always head south to the island of Saint Vincent, the largest island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines country.

These territories have long been disputed, France and Britain fought for the island in the 18th century until it was ceded to the British in 1783, which is why English is the official language even though many locals speak a Creole dialect.

The island is a paradise with beautiful beaches like Wallilabou where scenes from the famous Pirates of the Caribbean movie were filmed.

In the restaurants of the capital, Kingstown, you can enjoy delicious Creole cuisine based on seafood such as crabs and lobsters.

Day 10

Bequia

A short sailing will take you to anchor at Admiralty Bay, Bequia’s main port on the west side of this island.

Bequia is better known for its lively nightlife and entertainment spots. In its main center, Port Elizabeth, the craftsmen work with wood building various sizes of wooden boats. Here you can also find fairs and markets where you can stock up on souvenirs.

Day 11

Balinceaux

Not far from Bequia, sailing south-east we find Baliceaux. A little bigger than a rock, it is another small pearl of the Grenadines.

It is nicknamed “the Cinderella of the Grenadines” due to the fact that, unlike the other neighboring islands, it is practically ignored by tourist flows. This fact, however, makes it exotic and mysterious.

Day 12

Mustique

The most exclusive island of the Grenadines. In fact, sumptuous estates and resorts have been built along the green slopes that characterize it, overlooking the pristine white sand beaches and the turquoise sea full of coral reefs.

Celebrities, business magnates, and royalty have made the island a haven for a select few but still rich in nature and unspoiled beauty.

Day 13 – Day 14

Tobago Cays

The Tobago Cays are a group of five uninhabited islets in the Antilles (Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau, Jamesby, Baradal, Petit Tabac).

They are part of the Grenadines archipelago and are protected by a large coral reef called Horseshoe reef and a second smaller reef called World’s End Reef. The pristine waters, abundant varieties of fish, and lovely beaches make the Tobago Cays home to the wonderful Tobago Cays Marine Park.

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Update 1.2.2021

Finished

Princess Tutu

Finished. I loved the storytelling aspect and I could sympathise with Drosselmayer a lot for wanting to see the characters suffer (as a writer myself I get this very well) and it was awesome seeing the characters defy their roles and take control of their own fate through accepting their true selves. I loved Fakir and Duck, such cute natural development of closeness.

Jujutsu Kaisen

As far as the anime goes so far. I like the premise and the world, with the negative feelings creating these Curses to fight. I like Megumi just like I predicted but overall that arc after Itadori's death was rather weak and lost my interest a lot. I will give it a try after it's finished to see what other arcs develop but it doesn't look like a classic to me.

Promare

This movie is absolute masterpiece. I haven't been this captivated by anime film in a long time. From storytelling to themes to characters and tight plot it's perfection, and the animation here destives it's own category. This is anime as medium at maximum impact, doing magic that jo other media form could. It was a bit more plot than character focused, with no character development, but the characters were greatly developed so it was emotional enough watching them face the story's problems with their own unique attitudes. Plus the enemies to friends dynamic between the two MCs? Just the way I like it.

Similar rec anime: Brand New Animal and Deca Dence. Is it really similar? Also any good Gundam anime recs? I'm in the mood after this.

Idolish7

This was...unexpected. I don't normally watch this idol genre at all, I can't take guys who think themselves beautiful it's just so unmanly to me. But damn these characters captivated me. I just wanted to jump around for some interesting scenes I saw gifted but I was sucked in and couldn't let go. Every episode became important, with every character and scene playing a role in a larger puzzle. What an incredibly tight net of a plot! Such charming cast! I fell in love with each and every one, plus there is so much angst and emotional turmoil! The boy dynamics reminded me of what I love about sport anime but done more openly and emotionally, which is something I often miss in anime. Sometimes a little over dramatic but so enjoyable I'm dying to know what happens next.

Want to watch

Ace of Diamond

Mostly got inspired for this after rewatching Kuroko no Basket Last Game movie and getting reminded why it is in my top 10 favourite anime shows ever. Knb and Big Windup are the best sports anime has to offer and this has heavy similarities with both. Boys developing friendships and team dynamics while growing into the best they can be? Just hope it's as good as they say to enjoy the lenght.

Fire Force

My brother is nagging me to watch this for ages but it's the similarity to Promare that is pushing me now. The premise with firefighters on fire is kinda similar...and I wish Promare was a series I could have enjoyed longer so this is a nice solution. Now if the characters were even half as compelling.

Keeping from previous list:

Itazura na Kiss

Honey and Clover

Anime watchlist update 3

Finished:

His and her circumstances

Slice of life high school romance

This anime was amazing. The main protagonist was incredibly relatable and likeable with all her flaws from the start, the male lead was complex and gentle with his darker sides and their romance was so sweet and natural! I loved the whole confessions part got felt with quickly and their romantic relationship could be depicted in depth! Ahh I would have loved to watch more, is the manga any good? Does anyone have recs for something similar? I watched Spice and Wolf before this and although I generally enjoy fantasy more, it couldn't compare to this slice of life school shojo gem!

Negatives: Tid bit old animation, lots of recapping and the story could have moved forward more.

Spice and wolf

Fantasy slice of life road trip romance

It was...okay. The protagonists have good chemistry and the wolf shifting aspect was fun and well done. Loved Halo and Lawrence both. But it didn't get me hyped for second 2 all that much.

Ride your wave movie

Magical realism romance

Simple story with relatable characters, breathtaking animation and heartbreaking metaphors and magic use about growing up and dealing with loss.

Want to watch:

Princess Tutu

Fantasy drama comedy romance

Still hanging on the wachlist. I mean it's supposed to be a classic with romance, tale spinning powers, Fakir who reminds me of Sasuke, some fate resisting, shapeshifting people and honestly I could use some whump and injuries please.

Honey and Clover

Slice of life university romance

I got this from a recommendation for similar anime like His and Her Circumstances. It's a classic with mature vibes. I mean high ranking slice of life romance at university with focus on art? Count me in.👀 Hope it's not too slow.

Steins Gate

Science fiction time travel thriller

Another classic. I don't really want to risk it with improved anime😂. Science fiction thriller about time traveller everyone was obsessed about few years ago and still shows up on every legendary anime list. Is there romance? Twisty plot? I hope so.

Itazura na Kiss

Slice of life romance

Recommendation from His and Her circumstances. The boy is supposed Mr perfect stoic x bubbly clumsy girl. I love arcs about opening up emotionally so I'm curious.

Jujutsu Kaisen

Fantasy action shounen

This one is still hanging on the watchlist! I'm reluctant to go into an ongoing anime but maybe enjoying the fandom while it runs would be worth it? I just hope it's as similar to Naruto as they say. It's hard looking for a good replacement for something as epic and Naruto and Sasuke team 7.

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#GS Movie Review: Blade Runner 2049

You’ll either fall asleep, or have both your eyes and mouth wide open throughout. No in between.

Hypnotic & Demanding. 2 words that perfectly describe what I think of the latest entry in Ridley Scott’s, sci-fi noir, nearly 40 year old series.

If I had to sum up my experience while watching this film in one word? Powerful. 

Exhausting could also do the trick, but it’s unfair to rule out this film simply because of its lenght, and how demanding it is to its viewers. I’ll be perfectly honest with you: this movie can feel never-ending at times. 

Is it worth it though? I’m glad you asked, because despite some clear flaws, 2049 is an experience unlike any other I’ve had in the past couple of years. Much like Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, back in 2014, this film made me guess, it made me smile and it truly gave me chills in the hairs in the back of my neck. 

Rejoice science fiction fanatics and cinephiles willing to sit through this 2 and a half hour trip. You’re in for a ride. A very long one.

It’s impossible to mention this movie without acknowledging Denis Villeneuve’s mastery and artistry when it comes to film-making. Ever since I saw Sicario, I realized what a powerhouse he could become if Hollywood gave him a chance to keep demonstrating his talent. 

While I haven’t gotten a chance to see Prisoners (yet), I am familiar with both his take on mexican organized crime Sicario, and his brilliant (and as Evan Puschak expertly put it into words, his “reponse to bad movies”), refreshingly original voyage into the realm of science fiction: Arrival. 

Both movies are superbly crafted, and I’m truly glad and excited to see that Villeneuve is still going strongly and confidently into earning the well-earned title of legend. Blade Runner 2049 has no shortage of visually arresting moments. I’d be lying if I said I’m not anxiously waiting for the Blu-Ray release of the film to somehow take several frames of the film and hang them on my bedroom walls, or use them as wallpapers in my laptop. 

I’m not even kidding. The cinematography unhurriedly takes its time to soak in every angle and detail in the world depicted in the film, and while the pacing will undoubtedly feel agonizingly slow for some, the overall experience benefits from that laid back approach: said “slowness” gives its viewers the chance to lose themselves in this mesmerizing world and forget the minutes (or hours) flashing by. The use of color, the gentle panning of the camera, the Jurassic Park-like mixture of practical effects and CGI... it all ads up. It all works as a cohesive whole. Say what you want about the runtime, this movie is the perfect example of stunning cinematography and DAMN, do I want to see this movie again just because of it.

You may not be instantly aching to see the movie right away, but beyond any doubt, the thrill of sitting through this film again will be as worth it as it was the first time around. Visuals-wise, this movie delivers, over and over...

And you guessed it: over again.

You see that silhouette up there? That’s Ryan Gosling. I like Gosling. He’s a damn good actor. If you had any doubts, look no further: his performance in Blade Runner 2049 is PHENOMENAL. And thankfully so: you’ll spend 85% of the film by his side. The rest of the percentage is spent on runtime and sharing scenes with the rest of the cast. Is that a bad thing? Meh. I’m sad to report that Jared Leto still hasn’t shaken the bad luck that... that mess did to his career. While he is also a terrific actor, the ammount of time he is on screen is insulting. Much like his take on The Prince of Crime, Leto has a way to capture any viewers attention with ease. Approximately 10 minutes of runtime are no way to treat an actor of this caliber in my opinion.

Thankfully some members of the cast do get a chance to shine, and man do they wanna leave you blind! 

Ever heard of Ana de Armas? I’m sad to report that me neither. Thank God that Hollywood found her. The first thing you’ll probably notice is that she is a remarkably beautiful woman. Even my gayness can’t help but waver at the sight of her. The best part? She can also act. And she can act really well. I never thought I’d ship a replicant and an AI, but hey, life’s full of surprises! There is one scene in particular where my eyes refused to blink. It was romantic, sexy, heartbreaking, confusing and it was a prime example of creativity at its best. You’ll know which scene I’m talking about when you see the movie. It involves hands. And a hooker.

Don’t even get me started on Harrison Ford. He is as awesome as always, but he suffers the same fate as Leto to some degree. For further reference, look up to the out of place GIF up above.

But before I move on to the next category, I HAVE to acknowledge the powerhouse that is Sylvia Hoeks. She doesn’t get that much personality to match K or Joi (Gosling and de Armas), but much like Ana, she steals every scene she’s in. Fingers crossed to see more of her in the future.

Robin Wright fans?

The ugly, crying Anthony Anderson GIF also applies. Sorry.

Now on to the technical side of the story. If you thought that Gosling and Villeneuve were the icing on the cake, you were partially mistaken. Production desing is A. Fucking. Mazing. Every single set is stunning and dream-like. Hell, even K’s apartment looks cool despite it’s size. 

However Dennis Gassner managed to sneak his way into a project of this scope is beyond me. I’m glad that he did. His eye for detail is off the charts, and just like the rest of the ingredients that conform this film, he is a truly welcome and wonderful addition that makes 2049 shine as brightly as it does.

Visual effects are a somewhat mixed bag for me. The grandeur and epicness are undeniable. It may be my wild imagination or the theater I went to see the movie in, but it’s hard to discern whats going o on screen at certain points. Its a real shame, given how mesmerizing the imagery is for the duration of the film. The mix of practical and CGI is breathtakingly well executed, and ever since Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, I had yet to see a film that matched the level of detail and technical expertice that Nolan’s movie has. Now that Blade Runner 2049 has finally arrived, I’m having an unbearably difficult time trying to decide which movie excels more in that front.

Let’s just call it a tie for now.

The audio design/mixing is also excellent. The few and far in between action sequences in the movie are elevated sky high due to how polished and strongly every single punch and kick feels. As you may have noticed this movie is an undeniable contender for a couple Academy Awards, hopefully they’ll give this movie the love it deserves.

And finally we get to the narrative. As I’ve mentioned before, Blade Runner 2049 sure does take its time to kick into gear, at least for audiences and viewers expecting a bombastic and unstoppable blur of action and wit. This movie’s pace is certainly not for anyone. The movie IS 2 hours and 30 something minutes long, so if you go to see it you shouldn’t be surprised. 

I personally loved 2049. While I don’t see myself jumping right back to rewatch the movie as excitedly as I’d do it for Inception, Gone Girl (or Frozen to be totally honest) this movie has a level of craftmanship and detail that makes me want to suck it up and go enjoy the ride once again. 

As for the flow of the narrative, I have to admit that the experience of watching Blade Runner 2049 was similar to the one I had while watching Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in theaters. I was particularly hungry while watching it and couldn’t really appreaciate how mind-blowingly good the movie. It felt eternal and never-ending at the time. Now? I’ve watched the Ultimate Edition at least 4 times during 2017. 

So basically my point is: the movie is worth watching over and over and guess what? Over again.

The thing is, it’s unfair to label this movie as unwatchable, overlong and boring as I’ve led you to believe up above. The movie has a lot of twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting. The nods to the the original Blade Runner had me smiling like a madman, and the visuals and production desing kept me constantly engaged and amazed by the raw power and greatness of it all. Watching this film was a true delight despite its flaws. 

The chemistry and relationship between de Armas and Gosling’s characters is by far one of the most engrossing and enjoyable story threads in the movie. The dialogue is spot on throughout. The performances, despite how little runtime some characters get, are all excellent. From Bautista’s brief time on the spotlight in the opening minutes, to Harrison Ford’s exciting introduction action sequence, and even Leto’s philosophical mumbo-jumbo monologues (I applaud anyone able to understand him the first time around), every actor gives it their all while they get the chance to do so. 

I could go on praising this film for a while, so let’s just say that I implore you to give 2049 a chance to mesmerize and captivate you. It certainly did that and more for me.

Now, before the conclusion and consensus, I’d like to make a couple recommendations to properly enjoy Blade Runner 2049. 

1. Watch the original Blade Runner. The Director’s Cut if you get the chance. You’ll enjoy this movie twice as much if you’re familiar with Ridley Scott’s masterpiece.

2. Watch the 3 short films that were released to fill in the gaps between 2019 and 2049. You can thank me later. They’re all awesome!

- Black Out 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrZk9sSgRyQ&t=810s

- 2036: Nexus Dawn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgsS3nhRRzQ

- 2048: Nowhere to Run https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ9Os8cP_gg

Conclusion: The latest (and long time coming) installment in the Blade Runner universe is an exercise in patience. It’s extremely demanding, thought-provoking and engrossing. It’s a visual and technical masterpiece. Call it craftsmanship or talent, but it’s undeniable that Villeneuve has created a stunning, highly detailed and impressive science fiction movie that should be praised and acknowledged by its achievements, and further analysed and dissected in the future. 

Consensus: “Blade Runner 2049 is an exhausting, long but undeniably polished and captivating piece of entertainment. With production design and visuals that set a new benchmark for sci-fi and movies in general, Villeneuve has crafted a beautiful, well-acted and ultimately enjoyable experience that will test your capacity for attention and your patience.”