#i hope Keanu Reeves never sees these

[sydneighsays]

More quick Jee doodles 🎉

[gin-juice-tonic]

my mother forbade me to cut my hair short ‘cause i’m supposed to look feminine😀 i hate it when she puts it like that. anyway, do you have any hairstyle recommendations to make my long hair more bearable? OR hairstyle recommendations in general, in case i can't stand it and go get a haircut in secret, lol

There's lots of ways to have masc long hair. I don't know a lot of names of things, so I just picked pictures. And I don't know what your hair type is, so I just kind of tried to pick a Lot of pictures. How your hair will be read will depend on other factors too, like the things you're wearing, so keep that in mind also.

The first thing you could do is just grow it and grow it and grow it. It might be the last thing you feel like doing, which is fair. Though I did this in high school when I was forbidden from cutting my hair short with the attitude of "you want it long? FINE. I WILL GIVE YOU LONG." So I could at least smirk at my act of rebellion. This hair is reminiscent of metal bands, skaters and surfers, and 90s grunge.

If you want to add to it, I think wearing a hat or other accessory can up the masc factor. In school or work you may not be able to get away with this though.

I could not find any cowboy hat pictures, but that's also a pretty good look if you've never tried it.

The next thing I thought of was the longer hair of the 60s and 70s. Skip this section if you don't have straight-ish hair or don't want to straighten it. Tended to be more styled than the longer hair above. It might feel reminiscent of "feminine" styles, I suppose. But fashion is weird like that. It might help if you re-frame your thought from "feminine" to "old school"

You may notice some of these guys have mustaches. Which is cheating. but it's the thought that counts.

For hair types that may lay a bit flatter than the above. This haircut is one of those cuts that has about a million names. You're better off just finding a picture of it.

Keanu Reeves has also had quite a few flat-ish hairstyles as well

This next one I don't see very often, but I think the low-ponytail is also a good masc look without having to cut your hair. And it's easy to combine with other hairstyles. May be worth testing out even if you get a different haircut.

Last one, my favorite one, the one I'm sure was expected of me. The perfect combination of long and short hair. Everybody hop aboard the mullet train.

Now you might be wondering. Why I have included a picture of Lisa Lisa. Well that is because I think her hair is extremely cool regardless of how feminine she wears it.

But also I am going to include some pictures of famous short haired women if you want to show your mom

And I also want to include the butches from this tumblr post

Because theyre a good example of mullets, low ponytails, and wearing hats.

Anyway I hope that helps

[rottenpumpkin13]

SAGZC are taking a math test. What happens then?

The SOLDIERs + Cloud Take A Math Test - Who's Doing What

• Angeal came prepared because he had been studying for days. He's confident in his abilities and is ready to ace this test!

• Genesis sits beside Angeal because he plans to cheat.

Zack: Alright! Let's do this! *opens the math test* WHY ARE THERE LETTERS? WHAT THE FUCK?

• Sephiroth isn't worried at all. The equations are simple enough, and certainly less difficult than the ones Hojo had him master at age 7.

• Cloud doesn't expect to get a good grade. He's never been great at math, so all he hopes for is a peaceful exam and to hopefully not get a 0.

• Zack is crying, the tears are smudging the ink on his test, making him cry harder.

• Zack's crying is disturbing Angeal, who's already stressed as shit because the equations are much harder than he expected. His eyes are wide and bloodshot as he stares at his test, rocking back and forth, gripping his pencil so hard it's bending.

Angeal: No....this can't be....I studied so hard....

• Angeal's mental breakdown is disrupting Genesis' cheating, so he whips around and tells Zack to quit sobbing.

Genesis: SHUT UP. YES, MATH HAS X'S AND Y'S.

Zack: But why are they jumbled up???

Genesis: That's a MATRIX.

Zack: WHAT DOES KEANU REEVES HAVE TO DO WITH THIS?

Sephiroth: Why are we talking about Director Reeve right now?

Genesis: Oh my god.

• Sephiroth has never done an easier test. He's effortlessly flying through the equations, humming happily as he solves them. Angeal is enraged.

Sephiroth, while doing the test: What a tedious test. I had been hoping for something more challenging to keep me busy. At this rate, I'll be done in 5 minutes.

Angeal: Hey, Sephiroth?

Sephiroth: Yes?

Angeal: No one gives a shit.

Sephiroth: .....

• Angeal watching Sephiroth's happiness is beneficial for Genesis, who is leaning over and avidly copying everything from Angeal's test.

• Cloud saw his first fraction and gave up. He's now doodling on the back of his test page.

• Zack is having a mental breakdown.

Zack: WHAT'S A QUADRATIC FORMULA? WHEN AM I GOING TO USE THIS IN MY DAILY LIFE??

• Cloud takes out crayons and is now coloring in his drawing.

• Sephiroth loudly proclaims he's finished. Angeal removes his boot and throws it at him.

• Cloud takes out some glitter glue and is peacefully decorating his drawing.

Zack: WHAT'S PI? I DON'T SEE PIE ON THIS TEST. IF I SAW PIE, I WOULDN'T BE CRYING.

• Sephiroth and Angeal are arguing loudly.

Sephiroth: How is it my fault you came unprepared for the exam?

Angeal: You rubbing it in my face is throwing me off! I can't even concentrate on my equations!

Sephiroth: I regret to inform you that from my vantage point I have a clear view of you solving every single equation wrong.

Genesis: SON OF A BITCH I TOLD YOU TO STUDY!

• Genesis gets up, grabs his chair and attacks Angeal with it. Angeal realizes Genesis had been cheating the whole time and is enraged. The two are now fighting.

• Cloud is now coloring in his drawing with scented markers!

• Sephiroth hears a noise and turns around to see Zack choking on his own test, that he shoved into his mouth.

• Sephiroth dives back and starts performing the heimlich maneuver on Zack.

• Angeal is attempting to murder Genesis.

• Cloud is humming Stamp's theme song as he colors his doodle.

• Lazard walks into the room and sees what's going on.

Lazard: Oh my god. Seriously!? Unacceptable. You all fail! Cloud, your exemplary behavior has earned you full marks on this test.

Cloud: Nice!

Angeal: ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

• Zack is still choking.

[flythesail]

Everything about the Acolyte cancelation just feels so off. I want to be hopeful when seeing the strength of the renewal campaign or even the number of big news sources writing about it, that something like a wrap up movie could be possible, yet nothing about this situation says "normal."

There were reports from so many places (with no evidence) that Acolyte merch was intentionally taken offline. (For the record, nothing came up when you searched "Andor" either.) Then soon after, the merch is back. (Presumably because it was out of stock.) What I find surprising is that the news spread like wildfire. Why? When for most of its existence, the Acolyte has been thrown under the bus - from review bombing to racist attacks from so called "fans" - why was everyone suddenly jumping on the cancelation news when doing little to defend or support the show from the start? Merch seems like such a minor thing within the grand picture.

Many, okay most, shows are canceled after one season nowadays. But this is a first just by default of falling under an IP as large as Star Wars. Shows that are not renewed go "quietly." Kenobi was written as a single season. Tbobf might have been up for a second, but after the way it was used as a bridge for Mando seasons 2 and 3, a lack of renewal is not a shock.

There's so much proof the Acolyte was on course to be renewed and the cancelation was not planned. As recently as last month they were looking for directors for season 2. I believe there were reports of a writers room in February.

Lee Jung-jae says in an interview he's surprised about the cancelation, and right after there's "coincidentally" news that Keanu Reeves would have been Master Sol if not for scheduling conflicts. Lesley Headland has ALWAYS said JJ was her first choice. Which says what? That Lucasfilm wanted to punish JJ for showing support for the show that they canceled. This is on top of doing absolutely nothing to protect Amandla from all the disgusting racists on Instagram. This is on top of them announcing Manny for SW Celebration, which isn't until NEXT year. Wtf is he going to talk about?? Thanks for canceling my show last year! I sure would have loved to continue it! The cancelation news was even publicized on his birthday. This comes after recent news for tie-in novels, an art book, and a visual guide.

My best guess would be that plans for season 2 were underway, and a higher up got scared. Of what? Taking creative risks. Or maybe scared of the people who claim to be "fans" and have done nothing but trash the show from the start with no basis.

I'll play advocate, what if it was just for viewership and budgetary reasons? It does cost a lot to make. But then why not adjust the budget? Why not adjust the marketing strategy for season 2? The success of something like Star Wars cannot even be entirely measured by viewership or Disney+ subscriptions, less so a month after the finale. What about merchandise sales or growth over time, as the Acolyte perfectly slots into a space in canon that quite frankly, is unexplored but adds so much to the overall narrative longterm!

Even if the show is expensive, you will never convince me Disney of all companies doesn't have the money for it. Something happened and it happened fast. Whatever did happen, to cancel the Acolyte is a cowardly move. I want to hope it can come back and that this "scrambling" to change the narrative in the media is a sign of regret, yet it's most likely a poor attempt to control the narrative in their favor and push the blame to everyone who actually cares about the show.

At the very least, I hope the response is a wake up call. That Star Wars fans will not stick around no matter what. That you cannot treat your creators, actors, and fans, primarily women and poc, as lesser time and time again and expect them to continue to support your product. This decision is telling in more ways than one. It's unfair and if nothing changes, Star Wars will only get worse from here. Which is disappointing, because I love it and have been a fan on and off since I was 11 years old. But I cannot deny that everything about the way the cancelation is happening feels like a betrayal.

The Acolyte dared to be inventive. It dared to be diverse. Whether that be the cast or those behind the camera, this story was made by and made for people Star Wars has continually neglected, and it still felt like true Star Wars that anyone could enjoy. It was a step in the right direction. If given a chance, it would have only become bigger. When is the last time a Star Wars project brought in new fans like this? You can only retell the same stories so many times before they lose what made them special in the first place. As a true fan, Lesley brought fresh perspective. From Amandla's performance as Mae and Osha, to JJ's performance as Master Sol, which he learned English for. Or Manny as the Stranger, a mystery turned sith turned lead love interest. The Acolyte explored the grey era between good and evil, the decisions that define us, what it means to feel, and the power of that. The Acolyte dared to exist and a cancelation can't erase the fact that it matters.

If you're still reading, please do sign and share the petition. It might not bring the show back, but it is a show of support for the cast, crew, and fans it stood for.

[call-me-chips]

Just watched the Sonic 3 movie and here are my 17 cents

MANY A SPOILER FOR THE SONIC 3 MOVIE AHEAD

For those who haven't watched it, twas very good. I'd def recommend you watch it, then come back here cuz I wanna give you my cents 🙃🙃

✨️✨️Le many takeaways✨️✨️:

Alrighty, to start, I wanna say that I loved the movie. The fight scenes were awesome and I could DEF tell that Jim Carrey had fun in his role xD

However, I will say that there were several moments that made me audibly cringe. There was many a cringe

I don't understand how Sonic is able to breathe in space. Even when he has his power taken away from him, he is still perfectly capable of breathing and having a whole heart to heart with Shadow on the moon. I could chalk it up to it being that Mobians can breathe in space, but Tails can't breathe in space. He had to hold his breathe and passed out from the lack of oxygen. Also the fact that Sonic has nearly drowned before, but has no problem breathing in space really bothers me

The vibe between Gerald and Ivo was... almost sexual?? In a way??? There were a couple scenes where I thought they might kiss. It was really weird, some of the moments they had

Also I feel really bad for Stone. All he wanted was to be gay and he never got to

I might be a Sonadow shipper now

The end credit scene. Twas cool. However, I was expecting Rouge. I'm hoping Rouge is in the next one.

Another thing: Amy's design. THEY FUCKED IT UP. Metal Sonic looks awesome but THEY FUCKED UP HER DESIGN. Idk wtf is up with her little fur spike things on the front of her head, but it just reminds me of Asta from Black Clover. Don't get me wrong, I'm excited she's in, but I hope they tweak her design

Also they just cut off a chunk of the moon and they're gonna act like there's no consequences???

I'm gonna pretend Shadow learned how to skate because of Maria cuz it's FUCKIN ADORABLE.

Also THEY DID THE THING THEY DID THE THING THEY DID THE THING! In the beginning, team Sonic did the stack thing from Sonic heroes

They did the thing AND I CALLED IT. Just before they did it, I called it hehehehe

Also Sonic and Shadow did the thing from Sonic Adventure 2

Many a reference hehehe

Another thing I wanna point out: When Super Sonic was fighting Shadow, plain Shadow was able to literally punch the Super out of Super Sonic, but Super Sonic wasn't able to punch the Super out of Super Shadow. Didn't get that :/ If plain Shadow can do it, why tf can't Super Sonic???

Both Gerald and Ivo breaking the fourth wall was hilarious xDD

Ima be honest, I was kinda disappointed with Keanu Reeves' voice acting for Shadow. Every time Keanu spoke, it sounded like he was using his head voice, which made all his speaking lines sound kinda low effort and forced

I REALLY hope we get Super Tails soon, cuz I wanna see the little cape. Also he'd be unstoppable and I wanna see how the movie will handle that

THEY DIDN'T DO THE THING. Shadow and Sonic didn't call each other "Faker". >:( Not ONCE. They didn't do the thing and I am upset. /not really

But yea, overall, twas very nice. Some inconsistencies and inaccuracies, but if you're not a die hard fan, you won't even notice. Even with the flaws, I still really enjoyed it. I've always been a big Shadow fan, so it was really nice seeing him in action on the big screen

[blackterrae]

Ideas for Black!Reader Fic

I am going to try my hand again at writing. And I wanted to share some people and fandoms that I love. If you don’t know these shows/actors/franchises/movies/streamers/games

I’m putting you on! For the following:

Princess Bride

Alice In Borderland

Johnny Depp- All his characters

Napoleon Dynamite

Cameron Monaghan- I know that there are fics out there but it’s only always his Jerome/Jeremiah roles never just him or Cal Kestis

Anthony Carrigan- I loved Anothy as Victor Zsasz

Paul Dano- There are Riddler fics but not as many for his other roles

Damsel

The Entire Cast of Hawaii Five-0 (2010) - Don’t even get me started on how good this show is! And the cast looks amazing!

Chicago Med/Fire/PD- These shows have so much potential for fanfic storylines!

The Game (2006)- Has great potential for slow burns and fluffs.

Star Wars franchise (1977-present) - I know I said Cal Kestis but there are also other characters like Anakin, Luke, Obi Wan,Boba Fett (etc.)

NCIS franchise- I honestly love this franchise and it’s characters!

Hamilton

Any/All Sports Men- Jude Bellingham,Lewis Hamilton,LaMelo Ball,Allen Iverson(etc.)

Berleezy - He’s handsome and he’s funny!

Coryxkenshin- I literally love him and his videos!

Albert Aretz (Flamingo)- Look … he may be the epitome of mediocre white man but I like what I like!

AMP- Duke Dennis, Kai Cenat, Agent 00, ChrisNxtDoor,Davis, and Fanum ( all I gotta say is love a black man from infinity to infinity🗣️)

Beta Squad- A British YouTube/ streamer group!

SOMEBROS- Berleezy, Rico, ,PG, Joe (etc.)

WWE- come on now, do I even need to explain!!!

Four Brothers- All the cast but Garrett Hedland in particular!

Peacemaker - Don’t get me wrong I love Adrian Chase but I want to see just as much Peacemaker x black!reader fics because 2 words… JOHN CENA

MAWS- New animated Superman show! Love!

Smallville - The entire cast is hot! Tbh I fell hard for Tom Welling when I was younger when he was in Cheaper By The Dozen. Plus they literally whitewashed Vixen. COME ON! Vixen is a black female hero btw. She was also with Jon (Green Lantern) at one point.

Justice League/Justice League Unlimited (2001 and 2004)- I mean I literally can’t find any Jon Stewart x black!reader fics and he was with a BLACK WOMAN!

Warner Bros Franchise (minus the looney tunes & space jam)- There are lots of popular franchises that this company has from Fast & Furious to The Matrix!

Peaky Blinders- Saw a Tommy shelby x arms dealer black!female reader fic on my previous account but even then I couldn’t find it again on that account. So it’s gone with the wind. And the cast (i.e the actors and other characters they’ve portrayed). Example: Cillian Murphy as Johnathan Crane.

The Bear

FBI (All)

The good doctor

Tiktokers: Vinnie hacker

Blue Bloods

Will Poulter- I haven’t really seen any Adam Warlock fics

Slashers

Stranger Things

Cruel Intentions

Burnt

Dave Lizewski

Eddie Redmayne

Macgyver (2016)

Fresh Prince of Belair

Guardians of the galaxy- Explanation? Do I really need one?

On My Block

Descendants (characters will be the actors age in real life.duh)- Love Boo-boo Stewart & Mitchell Hope!

Matt Rife

Joey Bragg (Liv &Maddie) - What can I say I love dorks!

The Boys- Haven’t seen that many fics about the characters and a black reader

Once Upon A Time- I love dark fairytales sometimes because they remind me that not every story has a happy ending and you have to learn from them. But this series is good for any theme really.

Walker Texas Ranger (1993)

Top Gun

Nicolas Galitzine

Magcon: Whether you saw their vines on YouTube or vine, you know who they are

Dolan Twins

Mission Impossible

Euphoria- Entire show has great storylines with the potential of drama in fics

Shameless- Especially Carl Gallagher and Lip Gallagher

Creed- Michael B Jordan need I say more

Keanu Reeves- There are very few fics about Keanu but I’ve seen a few of his John Wick x black!reader fics (chef’s kiss) but never see any of The Matrix Fics!Also Ted (Bill & Ted)

River Phoenix

Batman Beyond

Rider Strong

Danny Gonzalez

Timothée Chalamet

Past-Present Singers & Rappers/ Groups -Bow Wow, Tupac, Lil Baby, Nelly, Omarion, Prince, Michael Jackson, Jon B,Usher, Central Cee, Måneskin, New Edition, BTS, James, PRETTYMUCH Bay, Daniel Caesar, October London, Steve Lacey, Artemas, YUNGBLUD, Andy Biersack,Eduardo Vega(etc.)

Anime(Any kind!)- Would love to see other shows, I know hunterxhunter,aot,one piece (etc.)

Bridgerton- There is very little Bridgerton stories catered around a black reader.

Marvel- Now that’s not to say that there aren’t any in fact there are many but I never see (Tobey Maguire Spider-Man stories and it seems like everyone tends to focus on the famous Marvel characters like The Avengers but not on other aspects like X-men or better yet, heroes that haven’t even gotten their own movie but are just as amazing like Squadron Supreme , it’s equivalent to DCU’s Justice League.

Secret Invasion- Not gonna lie , I’m feening for Gravik.😳

DCEU- Another franchise that pushes its other characters to the side. For example, Hush (Thomas Elliot) is literally the epitome of Bruce Wayne gone bad!

Ross Lynch- There are so many roles that Ross did so well in Like Teen Beach Movie or Sabrina.

Highschool Musical Franchise (2006- present ) I’m not just talking about HSMTS (2019), I mean even further back than that. I don’t see any Troy Bolton x black!reader and that’s crazy. I also can’t find any Zac Efron x black!reader

Interview with a Vampire (1994) and (2022)

Austin Butler- He did well in his role as Elvis!

Vikings - There are a good amount but still!

Transformers

Suits

Saved By The Bell

The Goldbergs

Parks & Recreation

Leverage

The Outsiders

Heart of Stone

New York Undercover (1994)

Addams Family

Victorious

Matpat

ICarly

The Real Bros of Simi Valley (2017)

Think Like A Man (2012)

One on One (2001)

Scorpion (2014)

The King of Queens (1998)

G.I. Joe Franchise

Terminator

Beware the Batman (2013)

Any and all Asian Idols/Actors

Seal Team

Mortal Combat

Bill and Ted

Barbie

Detroit: Become Human

Will Trent

Bones

Tokyo Vice

Growing Pains

Graceful Family (Kdrama)[Any Asian Drama shows or movies would be great as well]

The Regime

Batman: The animated series

The Sympathizer

The Invitation

Jawbreaker

Hunger Games

Saved By the Bell

Eve (2003)

Yellowstone

Superstore

Rodrick Heffley

Tracker

Girlfriends

Grown-ish

CSI

Kingsman

Jury Duty

Scoot Pilgrim vs the world

21 Jump Street (The Show and Movies)

Sky High

The Outsiders

Left

Midsomer Murders

Wayne (perhaps college AU characters will be the actors age in real life)

Carrington Bornstein

Yakuza

He’s Harmless I swear ( Webtoon comic)

Kaleidoscope ( formerly Webtoon turned Tapas comic)

Legends of Tomorrow

You

Scrutinized

Dexter

Arcane

Hudson and Rex

If anyone needs ideas for these franchises/movies/shows/actors/webtoons , then holla at me! I got you!

Also add more to the list if anything that you would like to see comes to mind.

Also tag black writers who you want to see this!

@sheabuttahwrites @shinsouscatpisssmell @cocoamoonmalfoy @heathenarmyimagines @cinewhore @cocoamoonmalfoy @stxxllaaa @glitterjuju @lilvampirina @breanime @blackmissfrizzle @afro-hispwriter @stargirlfics @lavenderursa @clydesducktape @pettyprocrastination @theblvckvenus @plantvenuss @punani @n-slayaaaaa @infernalodie @halfofmysoulsblog @iridecsense @tomhardydallasstarsgirl @supremethunda @thekrazykeke @canumoveurseatup-no @hiatuswhore @avintagekiss24 @ohcaptains @iguessweallcrazyithinktho @xsapphirescrollsx @bakarilennox @batfamily14 @ramp-it-up @blackreaders-assemble @royallyprincesslilly @funnyexel @blackterrae @slashisms @shelbydelrey @toocriticalharlow @v-era-18 @vampsired @queenimmadolla @sinnerlillith @greengoblinswifey @apocalypse-shuffle

[aleppothemushroom]

Sonic Movie 3 Review

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is easily the best of the trilogy and quite possibly the best video game movie made (as of now) but a few hiccups keep it from being truly great.

Firstly, positives.

I'm glad these movies have finally embraced the corny, action-packed tone of the games. Seeing the approach to story and dialogue in this one really brought me back to playing Sonic Unleashed on my PS3. Themes of friendship, family, and making good choices are played unapologetically sweet as a Saturday morning cartoon. While, yes, it may not be for everyone, it feels far more honest than trying to make Sonic the frickin' Hedgehog more "mass appealing."

Speaking of Sonic, Ben Schwartz continues to be my favorite portrayal of the character. He's the right amount of snarky, energetic, and kind-hearted while his "coolness" is portrayed more as a kid trying to look cool than "actually" cool.

Jim Carrey is as fun as always, especially since he's acting against himself now. I also really, really, REALLY like Robotnik/Eggman's arc here. I won't give too much away, but I'd be perfectly fine with this being Jim Carrey's last acting role for a while.

And Shadow. Holy crap Shadow. From Keanu Reeves wonderful voice performance, to his tragic backstory that's done expertly well and may even get you a little emotional (of all the movies I expected to get me teary-eyed, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was not one of them).

The visual effects have also really improved here. Seriously, the last two movies had many shots that looked fake, which is pretty much absent here. I hope this means the VFX team was given the proper amount of time to do their craft, something that they don't usually have the luxury of getting.

And while I've never really cared for these movies need to focus on boring humans, this movie finally find a good supporting roles that give them time to shine while not overshadowing (not a pun, I swear) the actual main characters.

Now, for the negatives.

While Act one and act three are "peak" as the kids say, act two is where things start to drag. Lots of exposition dumping, lots of backstories that need to be covered. While the plot marches on, actual story development all but stops. It ends making a lot of scenes feel like padding, which I feel is VERY unintentional.

And while I like the idea of Sonic's character arc mirroring Shadow's (there's probably a pun there somewhere), it should've been spread out more across the movie rather than just the last third.

And Knuckles and Tails, while I love them, feel a little shafted here. Their own arcs with Sonic feel incredibly rushed, even if they are still sweet.

But other than that, I'd personally call Sonic 3 good, which is one step above the its predecessors' just okay. If you're a fan of Sonic or you liked the previous two movies, I'd highly recommend it. If you didn't really care for those last movies, or you're just not a fan of Sonic in general, this won't convince you. I'm glad these movies are getting better with each entry and even more glad that the team behind them are receptive to feedback. That's a rarity for people making Hollywood blockbusters.

[sakuratreeleaves]

Complex Emotions(Winona Ryder x Michael Keaton)

(Warning:Angst,There is no happy ending,This is my first one-shot so it might be bad)(Note: This story takes place during a time skip where production on Beetlejuice 3 has begun.)

Michael was very confused... He loved Winona, he was very much in love with her but he didn't believe her... in the İnterviews she always says that he is end game for her and that he is the "only" one...But Michael can't believe it...he wants to believe it but he can't...Especially since he found out that Keanu Reeves and Winona were calling each other husband and wife or that Winona had a crush on Keanu Or since he found out Winona had a boyfriend And it hurts.Winona lies to him...

Her eyes don't just see him

•

On the other hand, Winona noticed Michael's cold attitude but didn't let it bother her and this made her very upset. She didn't understand why Michael suddenly became cold.He didn't even look at her in the İnterviews. Michael was always distant during the İnterviews or photo shoots, but this was unusual.This hurt her so much because she thought he loved her too.He even avoided calling her Noni anymore.She had to find out what was going on...she should have at least asked him...they couldn't stay like this forever.

Winona approached Michael slowly and he still refused to look at her. Winona said in a calm voice, "Michael... has something happened lately? Have I done something? Why are you getting further and further away from me?"Michael said with a humorless smile, "It's nothing, Winona."Winona was of course not satisfied with this answer, "Michael, please tell me your problem so I can solve it."Michael paused. “Solve?” His face grew serious"Winona, you are the last person who can solve my problem because you are actually my problem."Winona's eyes widened and she asked with a pang in her heart, "What do you mean..?"Michael said with a straight face, "never mind"Just as Michael was about to walk away again, Winona grabbed his hand.Her voice was sad. "Please...tell me."

........

There was silence for a few minutes and then Michael grabbed Winona's chin"These eyes...so many people have these eyes..." He slowly pointed to where Winona's heart was. "This heart...This heart is so crowded...I'm just one of the crowd in this heart."Winona was shocked "what are you trying to say"Michael said with a pained smile, "So I'm saying...I'm not your only love.."Winona's eyes filled with tears and she didn't know what to say.Michael continued in a quiet tone"Maybe I wasn't in love with you when you were 15 because you were too young for me and it was wrong...but you grew up and you really hit me in the heart the first moment I saw you again...you were a beautiful young lady now"Winona spoke up "But I can't wait for you forever. I need to date someone too. I need to be in love with someone."Michael laughed, but it wasn't a good sign. "You think the problem is that you're seeing other guys? No, no, the problem is that you're lying...about being the only one."Winona felt like crying"I.."Michael kissed Winona's forehead once "I love you Winona...but you lied to me...and showed me in the most painful way that you weren't mine"Michael walked away And Winona didn't even try to bring him back, she just watched him go in pain.

She had made the biggest mistake of all...she had given hope to the person she cared about most, and then taken it away.

[espighty]

More scattered thoughts and comments on Sonic 3

Of course they could not actually shoot Maria what with the age rating guidelines and all, so they have a nondescript explosion kill her instead. I'm not bothered at all by that. In fact, I genuinely like that they had a guy go "hold on don't shoot them they're kids!!!". It's a brief flash of humanity and a take we haven't seen before.

I was hoping we would get more Tails character development, because that was still a thread from last movie, but it seems to have happened more between movies than actually on screen. Though it is still nice to see him so confident and sure of his place now.

It's really funny that the go-to way to show a character is heavily injured is to just put their arm in a sling. The commander disguise that Tom put on while undercover, Tom himself sporting one post-adventure even though he was hit in the torso region and didn't even fall that hard. It's harder to visually show broken ribs I suppose. But cmon man.

They got one "damn" into the script and it wasn't even Shadow who got to say it. Kind of fuming about that. Why would you give it to Eggman in his first scene when Keanu Reeves is RIGHT THERE

The entire Stobotnik divorce arc. It ending with Stone tearing up at the worst apology known to man. Actually made me laugh out loud in the theatre. I'm sorry for your loss sir but nobody else can take it seriously.

WADE WITH THE EMERALD. KNUCKLES SHOW REFERENCE. AUGH. (<- spoken by man who has not yet watched the knuckles show but knows it was peak silly).

When Tom turns on the hologram disguise and becomes Randall I just kept thinking of Freaky Friday by Lil Dicky. The one where he wakes up in Chris Brown's body. If you know you know. I know Tom would never but the thought was still killing me.

The G.U.N. helicopter guys just letting Tails put on a helmet and take the front seat was Adorable. AND TALK ABOUT LOW BUDGET FLIGHTS. I smiled so hard.

Knuckles just casually decimating Big Ben. No one acknowledges it. Also Knuckles had so many awesome saves in this movie he is the GOAT for real. We love Knuckles.

Keanu Reeves was a good choice for Shadow. A little lackluster in the melancholy emotional scenes, but when talking casually and fighting he is Perfect.

Speaking of Shadow, I'm glad they didn't dwell too much on the "Sonic and Shadow look the same let's get them confused" plot point that the game pulled. They just acknowledge they are both alien hedgehogs and that is that. Surprisingly, G.U.N. doesn't even take advantage of it. I thought they would given how scummy they were in the first two movies. I was kind of waiting for it, but it never happened. Can't say I was disappointed about it though.

And finally, this time around we got TWO post-credit scenes. Metal Sonics (Yes, multiple) seemingly not made by Eggman (evidence that he's really dead this time). AMY coming in with the steel chair hammer. And Shadow being still alive. God I can't wait for Sonic Movie 4.

[queenoftheworldisdead]

Off Schedule

Chapter 8

Note: knocking the rust of my writing. send me a note if something is weird. i dont bite

Summary: Your boss is going through a divorce, but it seems you are the last to know. Emotions flare between you, your boss and his business partner. What will you do?

Warning: 18 + only, slow burn, fluff, balance of power dynamic

Brad Pitt x Reader, Keanu Reeves x Reader

Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7

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Jen looked gorgeous. Her baby bump fully present almost stealing the show while the happy couple took their vows.

Despite the joyous atmosphere you sat uncomfortably in the wedding venue, but hopefully hid it well. It was hard to forget consequences of your action, especially when facing the ex-wife, surrounded by her loves. You felt like an interloper, you shouldn’t be here. You were more surprised you hadn’t burst into flames in the pew.

Brad wasn’t here thank god. You hadn’t seen him since that night and thanks to your hiatus from work you wouldn’t be forced to.

“You may now kiss the bride,” the officiant announced proudly as the attendees erupted in cheers and applause. You joined in the pageantry as guilt continued to eat-away at you. Only a few more hours of this before you were free to go home a wallow in the shame of your mistakes.

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The short walk to the reception was magical. Behind the venue guests were led down a dirt path. White flower pillars wrapped in fairy lights highlighted the trail leading to a white massive outdoor tent.

The strong scent of flowers wafted out from the opening of the tent. The inside was just a gorgeous as the outside. Flowers draped the ceiling and walls while large center pieces overflowed with blush grapes and pale flowers.

The room boomed with music while the liquor flowed freely. You would be abstaining too scared to make another drunken mistake.

There were too many tables, finding your seat was becoming a challenge. The place cards written in golden calligraphy were beautiful, but hard to read off the stark white background. You squinted, leaning toward each card trying to make out the characters.

“Do you need any help?”

You felt the gentle touch on your shoulder before his soft words hit your ears. Keanu hid his chuckle from the sight of your startled face.

“Oh hi… I didn’t know you were coming. I didn’t see you during the ceremony.”

“I just got back, I tried getting a hold of you, but never got an answer.” He explained.

You frowned in confusion. You hadn’t had any messages from him. Your phone was working you were sure. Sarah and Zoe both had texted you just yesterday.

“Something must be wrong with my phone… I never-,“ You tried to explain as you dug out your phone and quickly scan through your messages. Nothing.

Not even older messages from him. Weird.

He stands beside you watching over your shoulder as you tried to figure this out. You search his name in your contacts and its there, but when you click on it your stunned to find out that he is blocked.

“I don’t know how this happened. I swear I didn’t.” You plead your innocence with wide eyes. The way he looked at you somehow you knew he believed you to your relief.

“No worries these phones are always doing something crazy, it might have to do with a software update.” He suggested. That had to be the case. You’d seen notifications to update before, but always ignored them so that might be why.

“Weird. Of all people. I would’ve preferred if it blocked my mom instead.” You joked.

“That’s a relief I thought you might be avoiding me.”

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Keanu led and you followed as he helped you find your seat. He was the only face you recognized and you hoped that his placement was close to your own.

“I think this is us.” He proclaimed picking up two placards holding them side by side. You could kiss Jen for this.

“So how are things at the office?” You enquired as he pulled out your seat.

“It’s been busy, but your absence has been felt. Do you miss it?”

“I'm actually thinking about quitting.” You confessed sheepishly.

“Really?" Surprise and confusion riddled his face. You felt bad, but it was a thought that had been plaguing you for a while. Things at Terrilum were overly messy and you weren’t sure how much worse it was going to get. You needed peace and stability and you were sure you wouldn’t find it there.

“Yeah I’ve just been there for so long and I think its time.” You squirmed a little in your seat. You avoided his looks of concern and focused on the happy people dancing on the dance floor. Your mood was coming down just thinking the of bizarre soap opera you found yourself in and you wished desperately to escape that.

“Well I’m sorry to see you go. If you need a reference I would be happy to help.” Keanu offered. He still looked a bit disappointed, but he wasn’t going to press it seemed. You were thankful for that.

“Thanks, I’ll most definitely take you up on that.”

“Um-mm well while I have you here..” Keanu started but hesitated. You felt the familiar bundle of nerves tightening you belly as you wait in anticipation.

“I hope you don’t mind, but since you were unable to read my messages before, I was wondering if I could ask you in person again.”

“Ask me what?” You asked on the edge of your seat.

“If you wouldn’t mind... I'd like to take you on a date? A real one this time.”

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You blinked dumbly at him. For how long you weren’t sure. The question had caught you off guard.

“I’m sorry if I made you uncomfortable…Umm I’m sorry I just thought.” He hurried to apologize, but you were quick to stop him.

“Wait! Wait!” You blurted out excitedly, holding your hands up haltingly. “Sorry,” you began lowering your hands and your voice in an attempt to sound more demur. “I’m mean I would love to.”

“That’s a relief.” He said with a grin, clearly entertained by your theatrics. “I’m ashamed to admit I’ve had a bit of a crush on you for a while, but never really had the courage to speak up.”

“Really?”

The news was unbelievable. It felt like you were in a dream that you didn’t want to wake up from.

The joy was short lived though. Your smile faded slowly when you spot a dark cloud in the horizon. The sight of him melts away the new found happiness and slamed you back down to the cold reality.

Brad. You thought he wasn’t coming. You hadn’t seen him during the ceremony either. Keanu followed your line of sight to find his friend and business partner.

Brad hadn’t spotted you both yet, that was good at least. Too busy congratulating the happy couple. Keanu waved over his buddy to your horror. An overwhelming urge to escape on coming doom enveloped your body. You needed to get out of here and fast.

“Um. Sorry… I just realized it’s getting late.” You lied, fumbling through your bag blindly, desperate to find your phone. You needed to order a hire car and get out of here.

“They haven’t cut the cake yet. Stay for a bit and I’ll take you home.” Keanu offered as he turned his attention back to you. Warmth bloomed on your exposed leg when he touched you there. His touch was comforting and you wanted to soak in it.

He was sweet, but you couldn’t take the chance of facing them both.

You smiled tightly disguising your discomfort the best you can. By the look on his face you could tell he wasn’t going to take no for an answer.

You sneak a glance in Brad’s direction. He seemed to be getting closer. Damn it. You felt trapped and needed to escape.

“Um ok you’re right, but um I’m gonna go to the ladies I’ll be right back.” You lied pointing a thumb in the direction of your escape. He didn’t get up when you shot to your feet. Keanu just nodded in understanding and you’re grateful when he wouldn't follow suit.

You didn’t look back. There were no bathrooms in the direction you were headed, only catering. The only restrooms were back at the main venue, and to go there you would have to pass by you know who.

Clumsily you slip through the catering door. The faint scent of cigarette smoke caught your nose and you followed it. If they are smoking then there is a back door somewhere.

The staff looked at you confused, but say nothing. Ignoring the stares you ordered the fastest option for hire car despite the price.

Damn it. The next ride was twenty minutes away.

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[sydneighsays]

Jee and V getting along (optional)

I found this audio Instagram.

[shortcrust]

Last posting dates??? They're all so enigmatic

Last posting dates is a mere 1500 words of 'what if the time-travel romantic drama film The Lakehouse staring Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves, but it's Hartcroft', that starts out with Sophia receiving a letter:

Sophia Cracroft maintains a box at the General Post Office in St Martin’s for the purpose of receiving and maintaining exchanges in support of her charitable endeavours and the would-be repatriation of her Uncle. She needs no such correspondence for the would-be repatriation of Francis. One day she enters and finds within it a letter addressed to an unfamiliar name. She sets it aside, and leaves in its place a short note declaring that the box is now let to her and any previous holders should direct their correspondence elsewhere.  The next day she returns to find that she has received a response. 16th January Dear Miss, I am sorry for causing any trouble this is the only address I have. I didn’t know anyone else had it thought the box was new?  Apologies again for the confusion, Tom Hartnell Sophia Cracroft frowns, lightly, and looks past her hands. The pigeonholes in front of her are dusty and chipped around every edge where people have clearly attempted repeatedly to shove in oversized packages. 

and striking up a conversation with the stranger, until he reveals himself to be sweet, the model of a gentleman, and he is so consumed with sadness she would throw it all away to be with him, and requests they meet, and she receives one last letter from him:

12th April Dear Sophy, I cannot wait to meet you I simply can’t. I’ve never been more glad for the mistake of the postmaster than to put my brother’s letter in your box.  It just so happens that I will be in London city Monday next for a fortnight. I am sad to say I cannot stay long as I am to depart on an expedition. It is under Captain Sir John Franklin (if you know sailors I suppose you know who that is) and we are hoping to find and chart the Northwest Passage and I will miss you terribly but if I can but see you in that time well it will make me the happiest man in all the oceans.  With greatest affection, Tom

ANYWAY we have Sophia running through London but also through time to try and stop him?? Or maybe he never gets on the boat? Or maybe he dies! Maybe I have a little fun with it!!

[kyzveryown]

I saw Sonic 3 today. Never thought I'd be more hyped to see Amy than Metal Sonic, but it is what is. The movie was aight. It wasn't bad but I do have issues with the humor and pacing. For one, and maybe this is my age showing or whatever, but this was VERY much a kids movie because the humor in this was so forced and deadass corny to the point it got annoying. As for the pacing, it was horrible but I attribute that more to the run time restriction. Like the second movie, this movie could've been 40 minutes longer. Everything goes by way too quick. And the moments that are supposed to hit don't due to how short they are.

Another thing too, I hope they get rid of Tom, his wife, and the dumbass from the Knuckles show soon. They are always the worst parts of these movies. If you're going to have human characters (excluding Eggman, even though he was corny too) in these types of movies at least make them tolerable. There's a part where they go into G.U.N HQ that had me like, "What the fuck?? This was supposed to be funny??" I know there's no possible way to get rid of them, but less screen time would be much appreciated at this point.

Keanu Reeves killed it as Shadow. I felt like there was this push and pull over whether he should be edgy for the sake being edgy, or to have him be more like how he used to be before Sonic Team completely destroyed the character. It was more toward the latter. I got some of the old Shadow in this movie, so I'm happy with that. The fact that we have to go back to Kirk Thornton's Shadow after this pisses me off lol. No disrespect to Kirk but his Shadow voice is garbage and that coupled with the character assassinations over the years genuinely made me not like Shadow, which sucks because he was my favorite. I just wanna like my favorite character again bruh.

All that said, I enjoyed the most of the movie. It was a 6/10 for me. Decent but could've been better.

[nightguide]

heres the secret about the egg if you're watching this by purity. the egg conotation (what you think) is all around you by atom.

so science breaks it down

my journey was that you removed me from religion (why i felt so deep and misunderstood) that you will never get

an atom

so you're a theist

you're not muslim at all but you went through the rat race (Rowan Atkinson movie) and you made me win you back (so i reverted to get away from you, so you got money knowing nothing (your sexism overall)

but you got the egg

the egg in the sea is your sexual orientation to your wife (not even halal but you haram gf'ed her by purity but you never believed (she married you to save my life, so your contract is void) so you sabotaged my family for 'piety money' (about me) but you would take advantage over a disabled kid to 'get rights' so you're owed money from people by default

nothing about a disabled kid is knowing you used me as a debt collector for life (me as a slave for your shitty reasoning with Islam and patriarchy cuz you knew how much you'd benefit it knowing the religion was originally a Matriarch (you got some deep shitty psychological problems over one family only 'using you' so you wanted to get the crown for... nothing)

so you wanna be pro-active JW for.. that.

you wanted to have sex and you never felt 'complete' and you made me go through your past to save my future (some role model you are) and everybody knows

what i did with Anson Seabra is perfectly halal to make my life good with a newcomer (you made me go through that shitty day for you to 'live')

what i did is that i always wanted to get married (normal for a dreamer) so he will use a society to work for him and not for the latter of his mother (who he is initially attracted to) why i hate keanu reeves is you: the reader

so it's a step by step reasoning with my soul is why i was always in pain knowing i loved my husband (state of dream achieved: dr. joe dispenza and TV theory saved me) is knowing ND people are married born (why their dads go dajjal on you in public)

so knowing that now is how my dad (clone replica of him being there irl is him knowing the world according to Allah never dies is you not believing in love but you'll eat your way through (big brother rhetoric)

so you made me up (a community) to sexualise me (why im on TV) but you'll do nothing to make it up for it (you aint muslim yourself for one gori turned muslim right back) i did not do all of this on my blog for you (i almost died to put you in the cave myself, im the fckin Queen)

and now Ru Paul hates you.

good

i hope you learn that Lee Pace is not into you and will possibly find a way to jade you out of the sequence knowing i heavily loved what i seen in my father right back to the Qur'an (humble yourself there. those sex scenes aren't for you) good, now you're raped by life (as it should be)

now get back to work before i destroy your monastery with a suprise outcome

Kevin Bacon is Muslim

Faaiz Hussein IX

you'll forget that you will look up to Jared Leto because he ran a cult if you look for him with advice is how i know what you did wrong (he wanted to have a good time)

Javed Leto Ahmed VIII

and why you don't see TV dilemma the same way again if you piss off your mother one more time cuz one, you'll never know Jennifer Lopez again the same way (Naseem Khan)

Declan Donnelly (Riaz Yusuf)

Anthony McPartlin (Anthony Javeed IV)

you'll never want to see me in the ending credits cuz my Dad ain't your husband cuz you done fucked up if my best friend is somebody you knew on TV who is just like me because why all of Glee cast is Muslim but i name drop to serve you not live with you

Tilda Swinton (Taba Swab Syaafi)

but you'll never be cuz your fat ass is never first but last, hence why you never met him (David Tennant) the first time (the hare)

David Tennant (Jaabir Zafar)

kiss my ass you'll never be better than me cuz i know your 'da'dah' does not exist anymore if he comes up telling you what you missed out only after i'm married cuz everybody knows, but i'll buy the Porsche just cuz your mother (Hugh Jackman: Hugh Jackman (Haaris Jackman) will make you do more than the ordinary (you knew your fckin uncle will hate you to end your shitty monastery with a life (now the conspiracy circuit says you're Baal, so how did you come across my acc then (your Allah)?

David Bowie (Zaafir Mumtaz Lraaz)

who you talking to?

[keanuquotes]

As Keanu confirms — it started with “Lust,” the title of the seventh song on Dogstar’s Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees (releasing October 6), and the first they wrote for the new album. He flashes pages from his spiral-bound notebook, symbols, words, and letters that look more like sanskrit. “The guys call it my hieroglyphics,” he says, of his coded method of keeping track while they’re building a song.

“Sunrise,” the album’s eventual ninth track, came second, and this may be the theme of the whole album, as well as Dogstar’s official return to the music scene after 20 years: warm, bright, hopeful with a heavy dose of pull-at-your-heartstrings nostalgia, as only an authentically alt-rock ‘90s band can do. While internationally their names might not carry the same recognition, within the band, they are the sum of three equally vivid parts: singer-guitarist Bret Domrose, bassist Keanu Reeves, and drummer Robert Mailhouse. It’s this triality that sparks reference to that ancient Greek philosopher who proclaimed the number three the best of all numbers — and the most harmonious.

“I guess it's just who we are. Hey, we're warm people,” Bret jokes with a laugh, and though the ease and deep friendship these three share speaks for itself, the overall grungy-summery sound was actually the overall endgame. Robert credits producer Dave Trumfio for bringing “beautiful, layered, lush, warm tones in combination with what we came up with ourselves.”

“We specifically looked for a vintage Neve mixing console because we wanted that warm, fat '70s sound,” Bret adds, explaining the band’s process of choosing studios based on gear. “Lyrically, I try to keep hope as an undercurrent. Musically…if we go to a dark spot or something, we don't spend too much time there.

“That's just the way we craft songs…with some hope.”

No need to call the new album a comeback. They’ve been plenty busy over the last two decades, keeping in touch and even playing together, as friends — who also happen to be bandmates — do. On this mid-September afternoon, they’re just now back on their Southern California home turf after two shows in Yokohama and Osaka. Ironically, as Bret recalls, it was in Japan where they had their “last” show in 2003, after which they decided to pause. “We came back [from Japan in 2003] and it was just one of those things where we just took a break and then everyone went their own way, different musically, and just expanded and tried different things,” Bret explains. “We always stayed together and we were always friends.”

Time passed and lots changed, namely the industry, and the strengthened climate of artists’ creative control. This time, the guys were determined to be in charge.

“There was just such a machinery that we didn't have to contend with this time,” Bret says, describing the process of creating the new album as a fresh experience. “There was just so much garbage back in the day that now, this time around, we realized, ‘Wow. We could be in charge of this thing. We don't need a record company right now. We can do this all ourselves and we can even release it ourselves, and the music will get heard.’”

This time, Dogstar would focus on the music they wanted to create. “If you're an artist, you're sculpting or painting, you're going to start a new project, you never go, ‘This painting has to be a hit,’” Robert says. “I think all those years that passed really helped in a way because when we got back together, that's exactly what happened. We got into a room and we made sounds, and we started building music without thinking anything other than pleasing ourselves.”

They all agreed: At this stage, they were going to start with songs they liked. They’d create music for themselves. Robert remembers Keanu’s let’s-see-what-happens attitude as a “refreshing” start.

“Roast the chicken and see if it burns,” Bret says with a laugh.

“It's this kind of step-by-step approach…” Robert recalls. “It was like a tasting kitchen...let's try the bouillabaisse.”

“Then at the end, we opened a restaurant,” Bret smiles, carrying the joke.

Keanu leans forward, for emphasis, proclaiming: “Rock ‘n roll!”

“You’ve got the lights…you got the waft of cigarette smoke coming in the back door…it was old-school good times,” Bret says of their July show at The Roxy, “a good, old Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard rock night…you look out five rows into the audience and there’s Steven Tyler dancing. You got that going.”

Their DIY/anti-corporate/non-conformist attitude from the beginning should give a hearty glimpse into why these guys create music. Good. Old Hollywood. Sunset Boulevard. Rock night. That’s Dogstar, in sum, not simply because they were formed in Los Angeles, but because their reputation as a kick-ass live band is eternally fixed, their garage-band inception firmly rooted in their souls and sound.

Keanu agrees that a true garage band is a state of mind. Or heart. “Because we get together and we fucking play music and we start to jam and we start to just play.”

“It’s that same energy, for sure,” Bret agrees. “It's that same energy that you have when you're a kid…when you're starting out and you're doing it for all the right reasons. You don't care if your ears are ringing at the end of the day because you're in too small of a space, your amp is too loud, or whatever it is. All that not caring, that's what makes a good record, I think. That's what makes a cohesion between the band members, too.”

“I think we're a marriage of that,” Keanu says. “Now we're a marriage or an integration of that garage band with caring and trying to keep that spirit of that, but take in our experiences and how we want to care about our music and it works.”

Bret starts: “Yes, I think over the years, we've learned to file off the rough edges a bit and how to use the equipment properly and how to—“

“We're pro now,” Keanu quips, and the guys erupt in laughter.

“We're a pro garage band now!” Bret says.

“The pro garage band,” Keanu says. Everyone is still laughing.

“Thanks to Rob, we have a nicer garage,” Bret says.

From their initial jam sessions up to the actual recording, they’ve managed to preserve that authentically stripped-down “pro garage band” sound on Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees. In a world of filters and special effects, they’ve chosen a more honest, old-school route. “Hit songs” are amongst the many words they never mention. “Chart success,” “singles,” and “algorithm” are a few notable others that never come up. That means that the undeniably happy alt-pop riffs on “Everything Turns Around,” as well as the strummy, Manchester-movement-eque “Upside” were unintentional, undeniable (sorry, guys, but someone has to say it) ready-made commercial hits.

And no, not every song sounds like this, that wouldn’t make sense for an album-journey album. “Glimmer” — a moody, swelling alt-serenade — is and should be a live-show staple, its crowd at the ready to sing and sway along with thumb-operated, gas-station-purchased flame lighters.

All that said, the album refreshingly lacks predictability. Take the Eastern-influence break on “Lust,” for instance. “You could hear a sitar…out of nowhere,” Robert says, delightedly, recalling Dogstar’s 1999 performance at the Zee Cine Awards in Mumbai, followed by a “drum-off” on the hotel rooftop, as “the most surreal moment of our lives.” No matter how surreal, there’s no doubt some shred of the experience can be heard on “Lust,” a little over a minute in.

Bret recalls the Eastern-influenced break came out of one of their jam sessions. Keanu looks at his “hieroglyphics” treatise to recount the process, like an ancient scholar: “We have here…we go to Rob's house, there's a verse, and then we go, a disco funk, all-star jam. Then I crossed out “funk,” and then it went to the High A, and then we have the Indian [break] put in there. That's, I guess, where Bret started to go into the Indian influence of holding that A and the tension there…”

Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees ends with “Breach,” an unapologetic grinder — to use Bret’s words — “a punctuation mark” at the end of this here-comes-the-sun album journey. This is not the hearts-and-flowers sendoff. It’s more of the wake-the-fuck-up-people sendoff. As Robert says, “we digged in a little harder.” Bret explains that they intentionally ended this journey — the album journey — this way.

“It’s a bit of fun cold water,” Keanu says. “It’s a cliffhanger.”

“This genre, it's a lost thing. If you listen to the radio, things are so different now,” Robert says, describing Dogstar as “just three guys playing their instruments…it's not that complicated…it's not the mainstream anymore like it used to be.”

Through the decades, and after all they’ve been through, they’re idealistic. And you can feel it on the album – raw human emotion, the same that inspired them in their early years. “You can't trick people into believing you,” Bret says, after a passionate citing of some of his most influential musical imprints: Hüsker Dü, the Clash, Elton John.

Honest and inspired, Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees fully reflects these three guys, the stories of their lives over the last three decades, and exactly who they are.

“Rock is what keeps you young,” Bret says. “30 years times three guys' lives…that's 90 years of living. That's a lot of shit that could happen, that did happen. It ain't all good and it ain't all bad, but it's all in these songs. It sounds hippie-dippy corny, but there's a little bit of every year of our lives in these songs, I think. In that sense, [it’s] a mature endeavor.”

“This is who we are now,” Keanu says. “We're all over 50. I think to what Robert was saying…the influences that we have are coming through us into how we interpret, but also what we create in the moment. I think that's individually and collectively…that's what Dogstar is. It's like all of these personal things and then us collectively coming out with this music that would not happen if it wasn't the three of us.

“Individually, none of us would write a Dogstar song, but collectively, with who we are as artists and who we are, when we all come together and start to make music together…the sum of the parts is Dogstar.”

[farm-witches-fic-recs]

Oh, hello you! The coven is extremely pleased to bring you the first round of community recs for this month, provided by our gracious farm witch friends! We appreciate you sending along your faves to share with everyone. The witches hope your St. Patrick’s Day is a lucky one. Enjoy all of these fics and the eye candy and be sure to leave the creators some love! ==================

Endlessly (@blackandwhiteandrose​) “This follow up to Beloved is so gorgeous and wonderfully done. It's heartbreaking and hopeful and just a really fantastic piece of writing.”

+ “I was so excited to see this. I was so surprised by how much I loved the first story, that I couldn’t wait to return to this ‘verse for the second. I love this AU David and Patrick and how they love and support each other.”

Good boy (lizzie_bennetdarcy/@lizzie-bennetdarcy-afterdark) **ART**  “David in a collar, what more do you need to know??”

The Immortals of Schitt’s Creek (@middyblue) “I always come back to this piece to reread every few months. I don’t know what it is but the world they build in this is so interesting and David and Patrick’s dynamic is so beautiful. There’s so much longing and love and loss but it’s very soft and so so good. Highly reccing this to anyone that may have skipped it for the magic/immortality aspect- it’s so worth it and stands all on its own without being too magical.”

Lead us not into temptation (imbrokelyn99)  “I am recommending an early SC fic from 2019. This fic explores spirituality, catholicism, sexuality and David's growing love for Patrick in an intensely erotic story of love and faith and hope. This ex catholic queer found it to be one of the most interesting and hottest depictions of David and Patrick's early relationship while also showing how sexuality and faith are intertwined.” 

Natural selection (ICMezzo) “This genius fic absolutely nails it for soft, adorable and funny (so funny!) with a chunk of crackiness thrown in - but so cleverly that you won't bat an eyelid. If you want a little read that will give you a big lift, this is it. Also: penguins. Did I mention there are penguins? Actually, I'm off for re-read now…”

Stuck in the Molasses Swamp with you (@dinnfameron​) “This is hilarious and somehow, all the characters as Candyland characters work so well.”

Vroom, vroom, bitches (@blueink3​) “I really enjoyed Vroom Vroom, Bitches, by Blueink3. It's an AU of the movie “Speed” with Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock. I've never seen the movie but now I might watch it.The fic is thrilling and peppered with romantic tension. It's a fun read.”