#hulu crush spoilers

[withapurplestripe]

this plot twist is my roman empire

- What about Chantal? I mean, she’s like a cool Wiccan lesbian. - Hell no. She’s tried to put a love spell on me like six times. If I’m gonna date a witch, she has to be a talented one.

[supercalifragipopculturevomit]

FINALLY caught up on TV shows I follow and watched new ones I’ve been meaning to check out…

Only Murders in the Building, season 4 (Hulu) – a perfect blend of crime, mystery, comedy, and heart: this is a certified comfort show. I don’t know how it keeps managing to expand the universe of such a niche podcast, but four seasons in, it’s still at it. And it doesn’t feel like a hasty expansion—something created out of popularity and demand—because all this time it’s actually been laying the ground for a much bigger arc. Steve Martin and Martin Short together are comedic gold—that’s a given; but Meryl Streep and Martin Short?? That’s an on-screen and off-screen pairing I didn’t know I needed.

Disclaimer* (Apple TV+) – this one’s difficult to discuss without spoilers but all you really need to know is it’s a psychological thriller written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón with Cate Blanchett at the helm. Parts of it feel clunky, with decisions made to force a narrative and serve a specific number of episodes, but if you can suspend your disbelief for that, it’s a meaty watch—heavy and triggering but also has you looking inwards and questioning your own prejudices. There is a gut punch of a line in the finale that will haunt you for the rest of your days, but it is worth watching the entire miniseries for.

Nobody Wants This, season 1 (Netflix) – here’s where they’re wrong: EVERYBODY WANTS THIS… everyone who was a teenager around 2005, anyway. My teen idol, Veronica Mars, with my teen crush, Seth Cohen, in a television rom-com?? 17-year-old me would have imploded from sheer joy and jealousy. Apparently, this isn’t the first time Kristen Bell and Adam Brody have played romantic partners, but since I didn’t reach the fifth season of House of Lies, this is the first time I’m seeing them together. And they are as adorable and as sexy together as you would expect them to be. The biggest surprise was how sharp the script is—this breed of rom-com is rare in this day and age.

The Franchise, season 1 (HBO Max) – this is a satirical comedy that pulls the curtain on the crazy shit a film crew—if they’re as unlucky as the Tecto team—has to put up with in the making of a superhero franchise. Would I have watched this if Daniel Brühl wasn’t in it? Maybe not. But I wouldn’t keep watching it if it wasn’t worthwhile. Created by the people behind Veep and Succession, it’s wickedly funny in a blink-and-you-miss-it kind of way. So, yeah, best watched with subtitles on.

Slow Horses, season 4 (Apple TV+) – in some ways this is your typical British spy thriller that has nail-biting action, an unexpected mole, and a tragic death but, in many ways, it isn’t. The spies are losers who aren’t easy to root for, but against all odds, they somehow always save the day. It’s ridiculous and brilliant and hilarious and I love it so much. On its fourth season, it proves that it still has much to offer—might be its strongest yet—with little seeds they’ve planted early on finally bearing fruit. Easily the most underrated show on this list.

The Day of the Jackal, season 1 (Peacock) – you know that episode in The Office (US) where they’re debating if Hilary Swank is hot or not? I had a similar one in my mind the entire time watching this—but with Eddie Redmayne on stand. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always liked him, I think he’s a phenomenal actor, but the most I would have ever described him was cute. This role had me seeing him in a whole new light though—not too different from when Benedict Cumberbatch took on the role of Sherlock. I don’t know if they’ve cast the new 007 yet but this could be the audition tape that puts him in the running. He’s SO GOOD that it’s easy to forget you're rooting for the villain. Redmayne’s Jackal has the steely precision of Jason Bourne, the disguises of Ethan Hunt minus the camp, and the sharp fashion and globetrotting lifestyle of a young and contemporary James Bond—what’s not to like? And, fuck yes, he’s hot.

[gingerylangylang1979]

How Colorism fuels BW/WM swirls in media

I guess this is maybe a counterpoint/companion post to this one and the dialogue started with @theonlyamazingtazmin in the comments.

That post was an ask that black women set personal boundaries around how the ship and media about the ship is effecting our well being. But an equally important conversation is why do we so often have to look to interracial couples for a well written romance for dark skinned black women. While I'm cautious about the level in investment in these pairings, I cannot deny the appeal and why it's almost a default because of how much romance for dark skinned black woman is gate kept.

My initial remedy to this frustration of how we attach ourselves to this pairing was, we need to watch and support black romance and and black tv shows and movies. But a lot of the problem is in doing just that. I watched mostly black shows in my youth and the pattern was already established of me always seeing the dark skin woman alone or butch while the lighter girls had their pick.

My favorite show as a teen was A Different World. And as ground breaking as that show was in many respects I do have to call out the paradigm it reinforced. Dwayne was obsessed with Whitley, the whitest looking woman shown on campus, and he was the darkest man shown on campus. Ron liked her best friend, Millie, a light skin girl, after that wasn't a thing it was like so crazy that he ended up with Jaleesa. His mom (the fab Patti LaBelle) kept telling him to get with the dark skinned girl with the pretty teeth, but it was like he resisted vehemently beforehand. He does, but then ends up with biracial Freddy and Jaleesa ends up with an old man and becomes a stepmom as her best option.

Back when I had HBO (I only pay for one subscription at a time and my current roommates decided to do the Disney+ package, but I only end up watching Hulu) I watched Insecure but didn't finish. I'm curious to see what happened romantically with the characters. Did they follow the same playbook? I don't want to be spoiled because I hope to continue that show one day, so please don't tell me. But I remember in the precursor to this show, Awkward Black Girl, Issa's love interest was a like pretty average, kinda lame white guy. Her black crush never panned out. I kind of rooted for her and white boy but like not that enthusiastically. I just wanted her to be loved, so tried to be into it, but honestly was like, is this her best option? I didn't finish because it frustrated me that he was her best option. Personal note: I need to finish an Issa Rae show.

Fast forward to literally as of yesterday. I started watching Queen Sugar (Hulu tries to represent black shows and movies but the selections aren't the best, if anyoen has recs, please share) because I said I want to watch more black entertainment like I did in my youth. The most recent try before this was Atlanta and I just wasn't impressed. Come to find out how douchey Donald Glover is about black women and got turned off. Anyways, I did get invested in QS after a few episodes and even cried. So what turned me off a bit and I hope doesn't put me off the show? Spoiler alert: The darkest woman, Nova, is a white cop's mistress. This isn't revealed right away. It opens with them having a sensual morning after but for some reason despite him being hot, I felt ick. Like, I predicted there was something ick coming, and sure enough she's the long term side piece. Her fine af dark skinned brother's ex is a light skinned woman and there seems to be a mild flirtation with his son's Latina teacher. The light skinned sister is married to a man about her skin tone. The aunt who is medium skin tone has a husband darker than her. So it kind of reinforced the colorism and that Nova's only option out of everyone else has to be a white man, and a white man that can't fully commit to her at that.

Now, let me jump back to why I got so invested in Richonne. I know some people probably like does this girl only hardcore ship traumatized curly haired blue eyed white men with dark skinned black women? Not intentionally, haha! But that was the most epic love story I've seen with a black woman who looks anything like me. I wasn't even expecting to ship anything on that bleak ass show. Not my fault. Maybe I'm not looking hard enough? But yeah, when I reached my adult years I kind of got tired of looking for the romance I wanted to see, that represented me, in black media and being disappointed. Because the dark skinned girls didn't get the same love as the lighter ones (or they are lesbians but that's a whole other post). I'm not saying white media isn't guilty. It's just white media when they tend to give a dark skinned black woman a romance it's with a white man if she isn't alone or a lesbian, just like black shows, but the romance tends to be deeper if it's main plot point, or at least that's what I see in Richonne and Carmy x Sydney.

I think there is a good and bad side to this. On one hand yes, give it to me. On the other is it only palatable for a dark skinned black woman to get love in a show with a mixed cast with a white man because there is still and aversion to black love for these women? It's so complex. This is why when I wrote my Syd and Carmy fic I intentionally made her ex a dark skinned black man. Carmy is mad jealous of him. It's not a real love triangle, he just frames it as one because he's insecure of her highly successful, young Idris Elba looking almost fiance, who her dad loves and is a family friend. So, of course Carmy is in his feelings. Although Syd dated white guys I didn't want the strongest competition to be another white guy. And I have Syd speak to the lameness of these other white men on purpose, on multiple occasions. She was always kind of chasing a Carmy replica but not because they were white, it's because he imprinted on her. But she chased trying to be with her ex just as hard, but for different reasons and in a different way.

Anyways, I don't even know what to expect from media at this point because often what we see onscreen does reflect reality. I'll describe myself. I'm a petite, slim curvy girl, cocoa complexion, kinky curly who often gets that "so pretty for a black girl" type compliment in the black community and from racist white people. My dating history has been mixed and mostly white (two Asians also in the mix) in my latter years by default. When I was in high school the few black boys (I went to a mostly white school) chased the white, Latina, or light skinned girls. And the few that were interested were not desirable trouble makers. One was so bad he verbally abused me in front of people consistently and then I found out he had a crush one me. No thanks, red flags galore. The first somewhat decent boy that was interested and actually knew me was my white boy best friend who tried to make a move one day. I wasn't interested, didn't see it coming, but it started a pattern. I just wanted to be his bestie because we were both film geeks, had family trauma, were loners, smoked weed, and were in theater together. It's so funny because he was a dead ringer for Leonardo Dicaprio and all the white girls swooned for him and I was like eh (never thought Leo was all that). So, no, I didn't view him as a prize romantically. But this same type thing continued with white guy friends secretly having a crush and me like not being that excited. But one day I did like one, gave it a try, and was like, ok cool, I can try this. And since then I get way more interest from white men than black men.

*Caveat, I'm currently single and don't think race has any influence on quality of men. My long term Asian ex was the worst boyfriend of my life and I'm still traumatized. Long story.

So should I be this surprised that media reflects my same experience? I don't know what the solution is going forward. Like, will media change and influence society or does society need to change to influence media?

[overthemoonx]

Sailor Moon: An Accurate Representation of Girlhood

⚠️SPOILER WARNING⚠️

I was about eleven years old when I started watching Sailor Moon. I watched the new dub, with no censorship, on Hulu.

At that time the “not like other girls” movement was going hella strong, causing everyone to be a pick me, essentially. It was the worst thing ever, trust me, like everyone in my silly little middle school trying to be “one of the boys.” What really sucks is that I was no exception. So me, a tween girl who was low-key ashamed of her femininity watching Sailor Moon kinda left an impact.

When I first started watching, I was like “this is NOT how a teen girl acts.” (Which is kinda ironic for a literal kid to say). Usagi Tsukino introduced herself as this fourteen year old girl who was boy-crazy, ditsy, and clumsy. She was not that relatable at the time, as I couldn’t picture myself as this crybaby sweetheart of a person. I was an overachiever with straight A’s who had “my entire life” all planned out super young. How could I ever relate to that silly goose?

But then low and behold: I turned fourteen and everything made sense.

Hormones go crazy, I was an emotional wreck. I cried every night, just like Usagi, for no good reason. I was irritable, and actually a crybaby (and still am 😱). I started developing closer bonds to girls my age, and the “not like other girls” trend died down. Also, it turns out that I did NOT have my entire life figured out, and in fact, had this horrific fear of growing up. I was still watching Sailor Moon, but now when I watched it, I could look at her and go “dude she’s literally me.”

Of course, everyone experiences their teenage years differently. Everyone has different personalities and paths in life. But I think many people could relate to her human fears and the bonds she has with other people.

And I mean, ESPECIALLY THE BONDS.

Growing up, you find your “group.” Like “your people,” that will kinda just be with you for the rest of your life. When I was eleven, I obviously couldn’t comprehend that, and making friends was hard. But as I grew older, I came to understand the whole “girls support girls” kinda thing and became more open to more people in my life.

Usagi also experiences different kinds of relationships and dynamics with each of her friends, which is very accurate to real life friendships. Even in a friend group, you will have a different kind of dynamic with each different person, and that’s BEAUTIFUL!

Usagi also experiences romance and crushes; which is not just hinted at Mamoru.

Usagi and her group have a small crush on Haruka, aka Sailor Uranus. Later on in the last season, there is a hunted dynamic between Usagi and Seiya, a non gender conforming character in the anime (though identifies as a woman in the manga).

LIKE READ THIS ⬆️

And this was amazing for me, a now teen girl getting to know herself and her sexual orientation. It felt great to know that this super feminine girl, who was literally me, didn’t just like men. It sounds so weird to say out that loud, but it’s how I truly feel. It made me feel safe, and seen. I could be girlypop AND like any gender I pleased.

In addition, as I mentioned before, the fear of growing up is there. Especially the fact that she has no choice BUT TO grow up, as she’s literally holding the universe together.

This relates to real life because your teenage years also play a big part in adulthood. Growing up, you kinda hear the whole “don’t screw up” thing left and right. But what happens when you do mess up? What happens when you don’t want to go to college, have trouble getting a license, and don’t know what to do with your life? There’s a lot on a teenager’s plate, just as there’s a lot on Usagi’s too.

And finally, we get to the controversial topic. The last episode.

Homegirl saves the world. Naked.

You may be like “what does this have to do with girlhood and growing up?” Well simple. She rebuilds the world. It’s ok to start over. It’s ok to make a new life for yourself and the people you love.

And as for the naked part, it represents purity. And I don’t mean the socially constructed kind, it means the pure intentions in your heart. (No this isn’t a stretch, this was the anime’s INTENTION).

Then it makes sense. It’s ok to be a teenage mess. It’s ok to not have anything figured out. Friendships, romance, sexuality, those things will be figured out as time passes by. As long as you are a good and kind person, the world won’t be so bad.

[ticklishraspberries]

hiii, what fandoms are u into rn?? and maybe tell me about them, if u wanna?? use this as an excuse to ramble.. in desperate need of something new to be obsessed over HAHA hope ur having a good night 🫶

hi hi!! i love to yap so you have asked a dangerous question!! i do have a whole page of my fandoms on my carrd but i'm gonna try to sell you and my followers on some of my more niche ones rn lol

baldur's gate 3 has some of the most compelling characters of any video game i've ever played. i will admit, it isn't a game for people who don't love games, it can take like a minimum of 80 hours to finish the game, it's kind of difficult, and it's all based on dnd so the combat and stuff might be confusing for people, but the ROMANCE and friendships and characters are so fucking incredible. i have only actually romanced astarion but shhh.

barry is a t.v. show on max that i think is one of the greatest shows ever made, and not just because i have a huge crush on bill hader who writes, directs, produces, and stars in it. it's a dark comedy about a hitman who hates his job and wants to become an actor instead. there's a great gay couple (i will not lie and say they have a happy story though) and one of the best written female characters ever imo. it's a star-studded cast, 4 seasons, but the episodes are only 20-30 mins so it goes by fast. if you don't mind violence, this is genuinely a 10/10 piece of media for me.

death note is my favorite anime of all time, one of my top fav shows, and i have a manga panel from it tattooed on me. it's a masterpiece that mixes supernatural horror, crime-solving detective drama, insane homoeroticism, and existential/moral dilemma. it's not very long and people say it gets bad after a certain episode and i genuinely wish all those people a very get well soon because are you kidding me??? i think it's a great intro to anime.

saltburn was such a good fucking movie and i know you've probably seen the memes and everyone talking, but i genuinely loved this movie and would love to write a felix/oliver fic lol. it's pretty disturbing and has a lot of things that the average viewer would be freaked out by, but i am genuinely not that shocked/grossed out by most things in media so i just love this movie, i gave it 5/5 on letterboxd and so did my partner.

the great is a show on hulu that is a historical comedy (that is self-admittedly not historically accurate, so if that would annoy you, this one's not for you!!) about catherine the great, empress of russia, and it is genuinely one of my favorite shows ever. it's got incredible female characters, some pretty good queer rep, doesn't use the time period/country as an excuse to not have representation. it is so funny, heart-breaking, sexy, and just so goddamn good. it did unfortunately get cancelled after season 3 but i think they knew it would be cancelled and left it off in a decent place (from the spoilers i know at least, i'm still watching). there is a lot of vulgar content (sex, sexual humor, gross humor, swearing) so if that's not your vibe, don't even bother, lol, but if you like enemies-to-lovers, period dramas, or watching elle fanning act like a fucking psychopath, plz watch and then talk to me about headcanons.

[the-active-news]

MHA Season 7 Release Date: Time to Start Counting Down

Anime lovers, listen up! My Hero Academia, one of the longest-running and most popular anime programs ever, is finally returning for a seventh season. The epic saga of Izuku Midoriya, a youthful hero-in-training, continues as he takes on new obstacles and fights off evil foes. The anticipation of this new season's premiere has been great among viewers, and its arrival is finally just around the corner. Put the dates on your calendars, and get ready to dive back into the thrilling world of MHA—season 7 promises to be filled with exciting new adventures and intense emotional journeys.

MHA Season 7 Release Date

There is a possibility that the seventh season of My Hero Academia will air during the Spring 2024 anime season, as per the reports by sportskeeda.com. Even though there are still 55 chapters that have not been animated, the production company may only require 15 more to finish the seventh season. The fact that TOHO animation's announcement trailer for My Hero Academia season 7 features footage from the previous season suggests that development for the new season is still in its early stages. Season five of My Hero Academia aired from March to September 2021. Eventually, from October 2022 to March 2023, the sixth season of studio BONES debuted. Since Season 6 premiered less than a year after Season 5 concluded, Season 7 may follow a similar release schedule. Unfortunately, it appears to be challenging to do so right now. Over 70 chapters of the manga were converted into the 25 episodes of season 6 of My Hero Academia.

The problem is that studio bone lacks enough manga chapters to animate another 25-episode season. Studio BONES can produce a single cour season or wait for more manga material to become available.

Spoilers About the Upcoming Seventh Season

We no longer know when the popular anime adaptation of My Hero Academia will return now that it has caught up with the manga's publication schedule. Typically, the show's seasons have premiered around a year following the conclusion of the previous season. For instance, the fifth season concluded in September 2021, while the sixth season premiered in October 2022. My Hero Academia season seven will probably premiere in the spring of 2024 if previous seasons are any indication. Those following My Hero Academia closely won't want to miss the series' exciting conclusion. What happens now that All For One, the show's main antagonist, has escaped prison and amassed an army of evildoers thanks to the story arcs established and resolved in season six? Here are some links that will take you to more information about certain times of the year. - Blue Lock Season 2 Release Date: Is it Coming Out in 2023? - Hulu Great Expectations Release Date: the Moment We Have Been Waiting for Curious viewers can get a sneak peek at what's to come in the ongoing, original manga. Beware, though; there will be major spoilers ahead. The seventh season of My Hero Academia will probably pick off just where the sixth one left off, with the arrival of the American hero known as "Star and Stripe." If the film stays true to the manga, we'll see her fight against All For One and the aftermath of her crushing defeat. Don't miss out on the exciting new season of My Hero Academia. This is all our information regarding the release date of MHA Season 7. Stay in touch with us through theactivenes.com so that you can obtain further information. Read the full article

[crimsonxe]

Just watched Crush (cause woo for Hulu access) and spoilers under the cut

why are Aj and Paige so adorkable together >.< I love them so much

[notstilinski]

Crush Starters !

Taken from the 2022 Hulu movie, Crush! Some of these have already been edited. You can change them however you see fit! Some light spoilers for the movie may be present!

“What a vague, bullshit prompt.”

“Sorry, my first instinct was to name other gay people we know.”

“I still share everything with him. Even a Spotify account.”

“Sad lesbian music is an integral part of my identity.”

“It’s too predictable to go for the most popular girl in school.”

“Well, little do they know, my raging anxiety would never let me deface school property.”

“Do you guys want to come over after school and take edibles and watch Shrek?”

“Ugh. Why would you sweat when you don’t have to?”

“Hell no. They tried to put a love spell on me at least six times. If I’m going to date a witch, they have to be a talented one.”

“Stop staring without consent, please. It’s horrifying.”

“(Name), I really like you. I do. Actually, that’s a lie. I don’t know you. I hate myself that I have to say that-“

“Like you call them daddy, and they call you their sweet little princess.”

“For (Name) there, just try to find the thing they suck at the least.”

“I regretted it the second it left my mouth.”

“No, my job as coach is to motivate through fear.”

“Today was great. I almost killed somebody with a javelin.”

“Okay. I’m going to need you to relax. You’re starting to scare me.”

“This is a sex-positive house, (Name). Shame does not live here.”

“Time to get you drunk. Like, if you don’t throw up by the end of the night, then I didn’t do my job.”

“Do I look whimsical enough for puns?”

“Disturbingly cute in a kind of kinky way?”

“Hmm. Okay. If this mentor-protege thing is going to work out, then you have to respect my caffeinated process.”

“I knew you were using a tough-love approach with me.”

“It’s okay, dude. I’m no stranger to dark dad humor.”

“But I don’t want to talk about my dad. I’m saving that for a future therapy session.”

“(Name), are you kidding me? We’re going to have a mother fucking stakeout.”

“Um, I don’t really have a type. It’s more of just a vibe.”

I care. I care. I was just trying to be nice and ask questions. So- Not that good at that, though.”

“Kinda weird that we co-parented but never kissed before, huh?”

“Wow. I guess the promiscuous gene skips a generation.”

“Did you know that squirrels remember every single person they’ve ever seen?”

“We’re playing Seven Minutes in the Hotel Bathroom. And it’s a tried tradition.”

“Oh, wow. Another random animal fact. So soon?”

“Damn. We are bad at the small talk thing.”

“The stupid vending machine won’t give me my food.”

“Why don’t you want to kiss me? Why does nobody want to kiss me?”

“This is the stuff that dreams are made of but, also, nightmares if you are not in the top three.”

“No. It’s fine. It’s just a kiss, right?”

“Every time I try to make new friends or do my own thing, people always think of you first.”

“But everything I do is always overshadowed by you, (Name). I needed something that was mine.”

“How am I supposed to help you if you don’t tell me anything?”

"Having feelings is evil."

“When you get flustered, I get flustered 'cause I think it’s the stupidest, cutest thing I’ve ever seen.”

“You don’t get to choose who you fall for, believe me, I get it.”

“And, um, tell your mom I say… hi.”

“No, I feel like I’m playing Pictionary with an infant.”

“You look like a serial killer. Change your eyes.”

“Great. It’s a coup.”

“It really hasn’t been the easiest thing. I haven’t slept in twenty-four hours, but you get the idea.”

“That’s the face I’ve been looking for, looking like a bunch of wenches.”

[booasaur]

Crush (2022)

[morerevenge]

THIS WAS THE MOST LESBIAN THING EVER WHY ARE WE LIKE THIS 

[auliicravalho]

AULI’I CRAVALHO as AJ CAMPOS

CRUSH (2022) dir. Sammi Cohen

[goodobservationshirley]

Do you think maybe it’s not the kiss, it’s the person?

[dragonsareawesome123]

Living for all the wlw content we got/are gonna get this year

Feel free to reblog with more additions!

[fierceheda]

the biggest plot twist must have been the witchy gay making the love spell for paige and aj to get together lmao

[blackbirdblackbird]

[themexicanwitch]

can I say something that will have american bisexuals and queers on my ass? well imma say it anyways because somehow yall don't seem to grasp this:

rowan blanchard liking "biphobic" tweets is not the hill you should die for, hating a person for liking jokes about her own community at 17 does not make you woke and making jokes about it or making edgy comments of her does not make you a better queer. im sick of twitter and tumblr treating her like she is the fucking devil and that she is the epitome of biphobia for liking tweets at 17. american queers really seem to fight for the superficial parts of the movement with 0 regard of the rest of the world, biphobia is bisexuals being more likely to be sexually assaulted or to be oversexualized or a hundred other things not a 17 year old girl doing problematic shit. it seems that yall want to act like every single celeb has to be fucking perfect activist from the second they are born or else they can burn in hell and it's fucking disgusting because the comments yall make make you just, if not MORE, terrible than anything rowan has said.