#i think i cried watching this scene

[buttfrovski]

guess they left this scene up to our... imagination? *bum dum tss*

[pearlsdiamondsandvodka]

the sandra lynn / fig conversation is driving me Insane. fig saying that sometimes she doesn’t wanna exist as herself at all…not wanting to ask her friends how they see her (because she’s afraid to hear their response) saying that to someone she is a monster and she Cannot stop thinking about it. sandra lynn starting the conversation saying she needs to step up but is also simultaneously taken aback about what fig expresses and doesn’t know how to responds to it and suggests getting ice cream. sandra lynn saying “convincing people they deserve good things is really tough” talking about herself but how it also reflects fig. insane!!

[dont-let-me-eat-pears]

things that are Too Much: both times lancelot dies, the last face he sees is merlin's, and the last thing he does is smile.

[hercarisntyours]

my heart is shattering into a million tiny pieces (i just want happy oplita)

[cubbyhole-for-flea-bee]

Apologies

[nashvillethotchicken]

Lestat being harlequin not lelio. A romantic lover and trickster vs a friendly gay loverboy oh my god I'm sick

[majestic-kestrel]

Long live all of us crazy soldiers Who were born under calico skies May we never be called to handle All the weapons of war we despise

I'll hold you for as long as you like I'll hold you for the rest of my life I'll hold you for as long as you like I'll love you for the rest of my, For the rest of my life

--Calico Skies, Paul McCartney

[nyaskitten]

Every masterpiece has it's cheap copy

[thefrogdalorian]

For me, the final scene of Season 3 of The Mandalorian is one of the most beautiful scenes in the entire show because of what it represents for the character of Din Djarin.

It really feels like a huge milestone in Din's life, a moment when he gets to sit back on the planet which he helped to save repeatedly from various threats and unsavoury characters on a piece of land all of his own. Now, he can finally enjoy a little peace and quiet in a way we previously never saw him have the opportunity to. All thanks to the kindness of a friend too.

Greef Karga, a man who cares for Din so much even if they had quite a complicated relationship over the years, initially offered the land to Din during Chapter 17. Back then, Din had unfinished business, but now after everything he accomplished, he can accept the offer. It's so satisfying to see Din finally receive help and kindness from a friend after all of the times he has selflessly helped others in the past.

Watching Din sit back while Grogu plays with frogs is so satisfying because it's such a simple moment. That simplicity is what makes it so touching, especially but when you think about how much it took for both of them to get there. From Din's decision to rescue Grogu in the first place, to let Grogu go when Luke came to train him despite how much it hurt Din and all the trials and tribulations they experienced while retaking Mandalore.

I think Din finally feeling able to put down roots on a planet he has such a connection to feels earned, deserved and SO monumental for the character who we met as this hardened, isolated and lonely bounty hunter. That he can just let himself sit back and appreciate some time with the child he just adopted as his son after everything they've been through together. It really is so sweet.

I also like that it isn't the actual end for Din just yet. Even if it proves to be the final scene of The Mandalorian show as we know it (though I really hope not), I don't think it could have been sweeter or more satisfying.

I cannot wait to see what lies ahead but for now, it feels like a fitting place to leave Din and Grogu's story. To close the page on this chapter of their lives until we get to see what comes next.

Finally, the two orphaned Mandalorian foundlings, who have been outsiders for so much of their lives and experienced untold trauma, have a home together.

[scammydoesstuff]

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Thoughts I NEED to Talk About

So I've now seen Beeltejuice Beetlejuice three times - and it prolly won't be the last cuz I love it. I love it so much. It brings me such immense joy. The haters can fuck themselves. This movie delighted me, regardless of the problems I have with it (and I do have problems with it; they just do not ruin the movie for me on any level).

But now that I've refreshed myself (again), there's something stupidly specific that I need to talk about and I cannot wait any longer than I already have. Including a ridiculous conspiracy theory about a connection to the musical that I desperately want to believe in even though I know that wasn't the intent.

So let's begin! Spoilers ahead, of course, so tread carefully if you've not seen the film.

Basically, there are a few things in this movie that I think were inspired by or were at least a nod to the musical. I don't think there are any real references to the cartoon past the overall vibes, which did remind me of the cartoon a lot - particularly the on-screen chemistry between Lydia and Betelgeuse. Like, I know he's trying to marry her in this and that's not at all a thing in the cartoon, but their banter with each other gave me the same vibes as watching the cartoon here and there, which was fun to see. Like, the part where he's 'inspecting' the Handbook for the Recently Deceased after Lydia summons him (I did say there'd be spoilers) in particular gave me detective BJ vibes from the episode 'A-Ha!' where he masquerades as 'Sherlock Homely'. It's all in the tone and it was a blink-and-you'll-miss-it kinda moment, but that's a specific example that comes to mind at least.

The musical, however, I do feel they're drawing inspiration from to a degree. From nearly opening the movie on the death of one of Lydia's parents (this time the dad instead of the mom for...obvious reasons. Fuck that guy, btw), to the meta aspects where the B-man has been doing, like, Instagram/TikTok reels for the marketing, there are just things in and around this movie that feel like a small and subtle acknowledgement of the musical. And I know that other companies are likely trying to capitalize on TikTok/Instagram as marketing ploys, but it feels very on-brand for Beetlejuice specifically given how the musical blew up in no small part because of the TikToks they were putting out while they were still performing on Broadway.

But back to the movie. There's also that story Astrid tells Jeremy about her dad dressing her as Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' for Halloween when she was in second grade. It reminded me, at least, of the musical when Lydia was enthusiastically talking to the Maitland's about her mother's own eccentric haunted house in the middle of summer. Even the way Jenna Ortega delivers her lines in the film felt reminiscent of the delivery in the musical.

After Deliah has died and she calls on Betelgeuse for help, he mentions how she wants to hang out with him now that she's dead. I know it's a pretty big stretch to compare that to the musical's 'We didn't hang out much' line as BJ is saying his goodbyes, but the specific wording just gave me pause and I wanted to mention it.

Okay! And now for the stupid conspiracy theory I mentioned cuz I can't think of any other specific moments that made me think of the musical outside of this one I'm about to get into. If you noticed any, however, let me know! This is fun to think about and gives me more to look for when I go to see it again.

Anyway, if you've seen the movie (and I hope you have if you're still reading this), you're surely aware of the wedding scene near the end and all the lip-syncing to MacArthur Park which was just...*chef's kiss*. At one point during that sequence, while Betelgeuse is dancing with Lydia, the lyrics mention all the loves of [his] life. We see Delores and Lydia, of course, but then we see...this:

(Apologies for the quality. I wanted to get a shot where the dog was in frame and these were the best photos I could get in the theater and I'm too excited to wait for this to come out on streaming/home release in order to talk about it. I'm also not about to be filming in the theater. I just wanted to see if I could get pictures of the dog in this scene specifically.)

So, like, I know it's just a stupid bestiality joke to not be taken seriously and which is only meant to add more to the 'what-the-fuckery' of this scene, but, as a fan of the musical, I cannot help but see this as a super deep cut reference to the goodest boi in the whole world. Alex Brightman's beloved pup; Kevin.

Hell, the dog in the movie even bears a very close resemblance to Kevin. It's not one-to-one, of course - the coloring around the ears in particular is a big enough difference on its own - but they could've gone with any breed of dog. They could've even gone with photos of the dog that accidentally killed the Maitlands, thereby introducing Betelgeuse to Lydia in the first place. It would've been a little bit more fanservice for the fans who might catch that reference too. But they chose one that looks very similar to Alex Brightman's pride and joy?

And no, by the way, I'm not implying Alex has that kind of relationship with his dog. That's ridiculous and I do not want anyone to get that twisted. However, love doesn't have to mean 'sexual' or 'romantic' and I would argue to hell and back that Kevin is one of the major loves in his life that doesn't fall into either of those categories. That's his precious baby boy and we all see that clear as crystal. I mean, look at them:

[Photos of Kevin & Alex courtesy of kevin_kontent on Instagram. Follow them for more delightful Kevin posts]

But yeah, that's where the conspiracist in me comes out because, again, while I know that wasn't the intent, I want so badly to believe it was. Because that'd be such a funny little reference and it makes me smile to think that they might be referencing my favorite Beetlejuice through Alex and Kevin. I recognize that's not at all the case and they probably weren't thinking about the musical in the slightest during the production of the film. Hell, that's such a contrived way to look at it in general, but it's fun to think about and to imagine that they were paying these little homages to another production that helped breathe even more life into this franchise about death.

Anyway, so yeah. Just a real stupid bit of bullshit that I wanted to get out there. I'm prolly not even the first person to notice/point this out, but I just wanted to talk about it and get it outta my brain.

Now I'mma go crawl back into my hole and try and finish a drawing I've been working on for the last week (that may or may not be Beetlejuice-related). I got an iPad earlier this year and I'm still getting the hang of drawing with it. Gonna for sure go back to my older drawing tablet when I open up commissions again because it genuinely takes me so much longer to draw with Procreate, but for now, just trying to practice drawing something with an art program I'm still learning to use.

[mistninja]

My mom cried watching luffys "I still have my friends" scene 👍 I cried too ofc 👍

[eggyolkguzzler]

I got a bunch of snacks and Studio Ghibli films, maybe we could do a movie night..?

-Neeks

Hey, sounds great!... Could we watch Howl's Moving Castle? That one's my favorite.

[jaejoontrashpanda]

I can honestly say that episode 10 of "Wandee Goodday" might be one of the best I've ever watched - every single thing about it was just sublime.

[animeisforanimation]

One Piece but I’m 20 years late

The “Help me, Luffy” scene in Arlong park!

Oh. My. God.

It’s very strong in live action, but in the anime, under the blazing sun, it’s even more clear how, for the lack of a better term, psychologically mature Luffy’s reaction to Nami’s breakdown is:

Step 1: take away dangerous stuff and don’t let the person hurt themselves or others.

Step 2: stay close to them, listen to them vent out, even if they’re cussing you personally or telling you to get lost - stay close, listen, wait and DON’T engage in discussion or argument, don’t even try to help - they are not ready yet.

Step 3: once they have let out their rage and pain they are very-very likely to ask for help, for a hug, for comfort. Be there for them. Put your treasure on their had and promise to kick a giant sharkman’s ass for them. Or whatever you normal people do in real life.

But in all seriousness, as a person who have come through mental breakdowns which were, of course, caused by way more trivial matters, but looked horrendously similar, I can’t stress enough how much I needed someone to shut the hell up, but to stay till I was ready to accept help. And I understand it’s difficult to see a person you love in pain and do nothing. But when people engage too early, they only make you worse. And when your anger and fear and pettiness eventually dieout - so does, more often than not, their patience.

So, if you’ve got a person who’s prone to such breakdowns - try to be a Luffy in their life. A wall that can stand the storm and stay a safe harbor afterwards.

[thedrotter]

sweet sweet re:kinder community... I would like to ask y'all how you came upon the game and your experiences with it because i wanna know. im genuinely so curious to hear about other people's experiences and little opinions about this game because of how wild the game is (/pos) I'd love to hear it. do ramble to me about it

[hannie-dul-set]

all my writing plans got ruined bcs my friend got me to rewatch/continue watching my hero academia btw.