#it's just alan my husband rickman

[muiitoloko]

Alan Rickman as Frank Benson

🎬 Eye in the Sky (2015)

- All Frank gifs here.

[muiitoloko]

Me in Eli's fics and GIFs:

gifs and fics for Eli for the past 10+ years:

me and @muiitoloko suddenly in 2024:

[ingravinoveritas]

Something I’ve noticed that interests me is how David & Georgia & Michael refer to Michael as “David’s other wife.” They use ‘partners’ occassionally, but most of the time it’s “other wife,” which reads as feminine and a possessive

Anna (is that her name? She’s so nonessential I forget) is never mentioned & it’s always in the context of a female David “owns,” yet secondary, underneath. It could be interpreted as something silly & innocent but I just think the positoning and delineation is very specific and interesting in the dominance + stability in whatever dynamic they have

Hi there! Oh, yes, this is something I have also noticed and talked about previously on my blog. I agree with you that the positioning/delineation is specific and done for a reason (calling Michael "other wife" instead of David's "husband," for instance).

What's really interesting to me, though, is how many times Michael has done it himself. The first instance was even before the whole "other wife" thing happened, which was on a breakfast show that he and David were interviewed on during the GO season 1 press tour. Georgia was pregnant with Birdie at the time, and the host mentioned that there was "another one on the way," to which Michael said this:

And while I mentioned in my timeline Georgia initially calling Michael David's "other wife" in 2021, what I didn't include was a screenshot of Michael's response, which is just as notable:

So for those who have not seen the movie, Love, Actually is a a very British romcom from 2003. Emma Thompson plays a character who is married to Alan Rickman's character, and he subsequently cheats on his wife with another woman, his secretary.

What makes Michael's tweet above so interesting, however, is that Michael chose to identify with the main spouse, rather than the side piece/mistress. The suggestion here is that Michael views his relationship with David as something deep and meaningful, rather than a cheap affair. He sees himself in a place of prominence in David's life, rather than relegated to the back burner (can we say "Nobody puts Michael in a corner?" I think we can...).

I think for some time now, Georgia has known and seen the place that Michael has in David's life, and setting up these boundaries/demarcations has likely been part of multiple conversations over the last few years (between her and David, and between David and Michael, though I am guessing Michael and Georgia haven't spoken directly very often). If Michael and David did start to become involved during the GO season 1 press tour (which is when Michael said that they got "very, very close"), it would make sense for things to be laid out then, before Georgia started slowly "testing the waters" on social media in 2020 and then more so later on in 2021.

Taking all of this together--"mother," "other wife"--I think there is a deliberateness to this because it reflects the emotional need that David fills in Michael. That is, it seems as if he doesn't feel like he "belongs" to someone, and for Michael, being taken care of is as important as him taking care of others. We've seen Michael be protective/possessive of David in the past, but letting himself be "owned" speaks to a level of vulnerability that he allows himself to have with David that he doesn't have with anyone else, and it shows exactly who Michael belongs to (and vice-versa).

So yes, those are my thoughts on the aforementioned dynamic between Michael, David, and Georgia, and all that it may imply. I do agree that it is very interesting, and it will remain interesting as we see all of this continue to play out...

[mamuscript]

Michael Sheen Could Do It

(My husband and) I like to play a game that I call  Michael Sheen Could Do It. It goes like this:

We’ll be talking about some piece of media we’ve just consumed, and if the subject of a perfect casting choice comes up, I’ll say, “You know who else would be great in that role?” He’ll ask, “Who?” And I’ll say, “Michael Sheen. Michael Sheen could do it.” And he’ll roll his eyes at me. 

It’s delightful (I’m sure he agrees with me on this).

There are exceptions. If there’s a role played so iconically by the actor who was originally cast that not even Michael Sheen could do a better job, then that usually guarantees that actor a spot in my S-tier ranking (Examples: Eddie Redmayne; Tom Hiddleston; the late, great Alan Rickman). Even with the S-tier actors, though - the elite in my book - I almost never believe that Michael Sheen couldn’t do a sublime job with the role, only that he couldn’t outperform the original actor.

Now, he mostly just tries to stump me. Here’s an example of a conversation we had last night (in which H = Hubba and W = Wifey): 

H: Michael Sheen couldn’t play Charles Xavier.

W: Are you kidding me? He can do the gravity, the solemnity, the sense of somehow being above and separate from all the rest of us. He could definitely play Charles Xavier.

H: Well, Michael Sheen couldn’t play Dumbledore.

W: What? Of course he could. He even twinkles in exactly the right way.

H: Yeah, but he doesn’t have the look.

W: There are entire makeup departments to solve for that.

H: He doesn’t have the voice, though.

W: Neither did Michael Gambon.

H: And Michael Gambon was a terrible Dumbledore.

W: Yes, but the voice doesn’t matter, it’s just one factor of the actor’s interpretation of the role. Book-Dumbledore wasn’t frail: he was spry and powerful and sharp. Final answer: Michael Sheen could 1,000% play Dumbledore. 

H: … Michael Sheen couldn’t play Khal Drogo.

W: … 

H: … 

W: … 

H: :D 

W: Okay fine, Michael Sheen couldn’t play Khal Drogo. But that isn’t his fault; the canonical aesthetic is too much of a stretch. But David Tennant could. And Michael Sheen could maybe play old, shrunken Khal Drogo.

H: Michael Sheen couldn’t play Benoit Blanc.

W: How dare you? How actually do you dare? Not only could Michael Sheen play Benoit Blanc, I would give up… *thinks* three quarters of a million human lives and… *thinks again* … the opportunity to ever eat Little Debbie’s snack cakes, ever again, for the chance to see Michael Sheen as Benoit Blanc. 

And so on.

So I’m thinking we’re going to start a podcast. We’ll call it Michael Sheen Could Do It, and mostly we’ll just discuss whatever media we’re consuming at the moment, but whenever the subject of casting comes up, we’ll have a lively discussion about whether Michael Sheen would be a superior replacement for any of the actors in it. (Spoiler alert: he would be.)

The rules are:

If I can make the argument that Michael Sheen would do a superior job to the actor who was cast in the role, I win.

If I cannot make a convincing argument to that effect, then he wins.

Unless I can argue that David Tennant would, in which case it’s a draw. 

[wulfhalls]

ok i second the close my eyes movie rec one of the hottest brosis sex scenes i've ever seen

close my eyes (1991) is pretty good but it's also an interesting case of an incest movie since Alan Rickman is the cucked husband so I mostly just shipped the siblings because neither of them deserved Alan Rickmans company

love getting peer reviewed recommendations ♡ I wanna thank my personal greek chorus of incest connoisseurs for their commitment to excellence ✨️

[loveeari]

my hate for snape ascends realities, and draco too like i simply can't and won't like those mf. like why is a grown ass man bullying a child? imma be real i cheered when he died on screen on book like idc.

i know everyones saying we love alan rickmans snape bro i don't like snape in any instance i just can't i hate that man with my life. if he was on fire i would let him burn and deserved every inch of misery in his worthless life when he decided to tell voldie abt the prophecy.

i hate draco to, ya'll infantilize him too much, he was literally spoiled by his parents like spoiled rotten. his mother literally turned tides of the war for him like wtf wtf wtf, he was alllll for the death eater propaganda and surrounded himself with horrible people on purpose,

like sirius was tortured his family was worse in comparison and he made his mindset different he was good.

draco doing one good thing does NOT erase every bad thing he's ever done to the golden trio. just because he had the decency to throw a damn wand to harry during war does not erase the fact that he tried to torture him and was vile to him hermione and RON over the six years.

like how was HARRY who was emotionally and probably physically abused by the dursleys was a better person then snape. like i really really don't understand. Im trying to understand all the multifaceted snape as ya'll make him but nah he's not a morally grey character with a heart of gold.

he is a man who walked over a dead husband ignored a crying traumatized baby to hug his dead best friend who he called a slur and then supported people who wanted her dead.

but no we're gonna say alllll this shit about James, a person who laid his life down for his wife and kid. he was probably a shit kid and def bullied snape but like snape did the same thing back to him, you guys purposely go blind and deaf when we point this out.

snape was so cruel he purposely left the memory of his james being horrible to harry to see just so harry could change his perception of his dad who laid down his life for him. UGHHHHHHHHH

[emmanuellececchi]

It's bitching time! (and some other things)

One : my work sucks but my husband is awesome. He is not doing my job but he keeps telling me to not do extra-hours (unless I want to of course) and keep my eyes on the goal (writing).

Two: of course, now that I've decided to keep my free time to write, my job just dump a tons of things to do. And everyone is overloaded. So, yeah... But, I keep in mind my goal (well, we need challenges eh?)

Three : Realized that the nations in my book have religions, began to think about which type of religions, thought about zoroastrianism as one of them (the one I called The Empire of senses - name by outsiders).

Four : Robin Hood with Alan Rickman... Wut? I just want to watch it again, with the witch and Alan being such a wonderful Sheriff (I mean his acting) and Morgan Freeman. I need it. now.

Five: that's it. and the kiddos are home!

[abovethemists]

TMI Tuesday question based on current events: Have you ever met one of the celebrities of your fandom (actor/writer/creator)? How did it go? Did it have any effect on your fannish-ness? If you haven't, who would you want to meet?

I have! I met the whole cast of OUAT (briefly) along with Adam and Eddy at SDCC one year. It was nerve wracking and exciting especially to meet Emilie and Bobby. I don't know if it had any effect on my fannishness. They're super cute in person so I think it probably just made me like them more. I was caught unaware by Josh Dallas who was so strikingly beautiful in person it made me babble a bit. I think I even told him he was very attractive in person. His wife was there, my husband was there. Sometimes you just say things. I also asked Adam and Eddy to please give us one episode of Rumbelle happiness where they don't break up and they said they would and it would be all for me when it happened, so you guys are all welcome for "Beauty". ;-)

I also had the very great privilege to see Alan Rickman in the flesh years ago in NYC and that was pretty amazing. Especially since he's now gone.

As for people I'd like to meet, I don't know. Brett Goldstein?

[adamwatchesmovies]

Love Actually (2003)

Love Actually has grown to become a bit of a modern-day Christmas staple. I can see why, but won’t be including it in my roster. With a whopping 10 different stories interwoven through its 136-minute running time, of course some of them hit. The film has its sweet moments… but are they worth sitting through all the clichés and groan-inducing, painfully predictable, been-there-done-that scenes which could’ve been left out?

Set during the five weeks leading to Christmas, the characters and stories featured include:

Rock and roll legend Billy Mack (Bill Nighy) promoting his (terrible) Christmas single at the behest of his longtime manager, Joe (Gregor Fisher).

Juliet (Keira Knightley) learning her husband's best friend, Mark (Andrew Lincoln), is in love with her days after her wedding.

Jamie (Colin Firth) who discovers his girlfriend (Sienna Guillory) is cheating on him with his brother. After exiling himself to his French cottage, he begins falling in love with his Portuguese housekeeper, Aurélia (Lúcia Moniz), despite the language barrier separating them.

Harry (Alan Rickman), who is comfortably married to Karen (Emma Thompson) but tempted by his new secretary, Mia (Heike Makatsch). He does nothing to dissuade her advances, risking everything in the process.

Karen’s brother, David (Hugh Grant), is the recently elected Prime Minister. He cannot help but notice Natalie (Marine McCuthcheon), a household staff member of 10 Downing Street. The attraction is mutual but the pressures of the office compel David to push her away.

Newly-widowed Daniel (Liam Neeson), who finds solace from his grief by helping his stepson, Sam (Thomas Sangster), win over the girl he’s fallen in love with, Joanna (Olivia Olson).

Sarah (Laura Linney), has loved her co-worker Karl (Rodrigo Santoro) for years. When she’s told the entire office knows how she feels, she finally begins to muster the courage to act upon them.

Fed up with all of his unsucessful attempts to woo women, Colin (Kris Marshall) decides - despite the protests of his best friend, Tony Abdul Salis) - to travel to America and use his British accent to pick up ladies.

John (Martin Freeman) and Judy (Joanna Page) are professional stand-ins for films in the middle of rehearsing a series of sex scenes. Delighted to find someone they can simply talk to during the long, boring stretches in which they stand around naked - without it feeling awkward - a genuine attraction develops.

The stories are tied together with knots of varying looseness. Colin is a waiter at Juliet and Peter’s wedding. On the way to the airport, Daniel and his son bump into Rufus (Rowan Atkinson), an obsessive jewellery salesman whom Harry approaches in a moment of weakness. Some people work together, or live next to each other but there isn’t much connective tissue except the overarching theme of romance and the upcoming Christmas holiday. The point is, no one in this whopper feels essential, which makes the bad stories feel worse. Colin and his quest to get laid is so awful you’re a little embarrassed for everyone involved. I kept waiting for it to spring a twist upon us but no, it plays out exactly like some fantasy a 14-year-old Brit would dream up. Nearly as terrible is the tale of Juliet, Mark and Peter (Chiwetel Ejiofor). I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. If you've been harbouring romantic feelings for years, haven’t told the person how you feel and you just watch from the sidelines, lubricating yourself with your own tears at night, you’re not sweet. You’re a creep. It’s extra awkward that Peter plays no part in this story.

Most of the other tales are charming. Daniel working through his own grief by teaching his son about life is a highlight, as are the stories featuring Colin Firth and Hugh Grant. They both have that everyman kind of charm which makes you cheer for them and have terrific chemistry with their respective love interests. I’ll even add Bill Nighy’s segment on the “Nice List”. The rest are ok but severely hampered by the number of people and plot lines we’re supposed to keep track of. Sometimes, actors and actresses are gone for so long it takes you a moment to remember what role they play in this “epic”. When a link between the stories is revealed, you’re unsure if this is new information or something you just forgot about. There’s simply too much going on. No one gets properly fleshed, leaving your mind to fill in the gaps. Luckily for you, familiarity endears you to these people because you’ve seen these scenarios a thousand times before.

As “The Ultimate Romantic Comedy”, Love Actually leaves much to be desired. The ultimate rom-com should be universal. It should contain at least one character that isn’t young, white and attractive in a major role. How about a same-sex relationship too? Maybe that was too much to ask in 2003. What should’ve been apparent - even back then - was how overstuffed with clichés this ordeal is. Every sweet love story and appealing actor is eventually shoved aside to make room for another you like much less… making this a constant back-and-forth between satisfaction and disappointment. (On DVD, December 21, 2019)

[inact-ice]

911 season 2 episode 10

- Christmas episode!! Is this the one with the elf who calls Buck Christopher’s dad?

- this show is so funny and unserious, jesus

- BATHENA!! Athena trying to invite Bobby to live with her, girl the only thing he’s ready to live with is eternal TRAUMA!

- Aww he called her Thena that’s so cute. I love how good at relationships and communication they are

- lmao not chimney kicking Buck out, deserved!

- Hi Shannon, you are soooo hot. Sorry this gay man is terrorizing you. Eddie you should care more about what Shannon’s yapping about. Oh no this is the episode where he shooes her out of his room right? OH SHIT YEAH! Shannon I’m putting my hand over my mouth too, this man is MEAN! Also the way his face dropped when he saw Shannon’s face peeking out the door… Eddie you are a very mean man

- hi Maddie! Istg if this stupid man trapped in a gift box emergency makes me cry I’ll sue

- Eddie stop serving face a man is trapped in a BOX

- yay he survived! Maddie and chimney are giving hella Buck and Abby vibes

- helloooo girl dad buck! HI SHANNON! Shannon lets dump this bozo, after you finish clocking his shit ofc.

- yeah Eddie WHEN AND WHERE?? TWO MONTHS?!! Eddie that is her SON! Eddie are you having a different conversation or something, you have like all the answers. Eddie and Shannon please stop serving face, you’re having a custody dispute! Actually it is really nice of Shannon to not sue eddie

- hi Athena and her mean gay ex husband. Thank you for showing up just after the Eddie and Shannon scene so we can all compare and contrast.

- hen and bobby yap sesh??? Oh im seated (lying down sideways on my bed)

- Bobby getting advice from hen yesssss, I like their relationship and interactions.

- hello buck talking about Eddie and Shannon’s relationship, I didn’t realize you were so involved

- hello handsome man talking to chimney, I was also wondering if chimney was talking to god. Chimney you’re so hot thank you. Jason Bailey, you might be Santa clause or god but I either way I hope you join the madney throuple

- the way chimneys so much better at respecting Maddies boundaries than Buck, they’re so siblings

- aw chimney don’t be sad, it’s not your fault dude!

- EW THE DRONE TOOK HER NOSE GROSS!

- Bobby and Athena please don’t insert yourselves into nose girls thing rn

- HOT SANTA CLAUSE/MAYBE GOD GUY, hi Jason Bailey… not chimney being a little disappointed that Jason Bailey has a significant other, he wanted that throuple real bad. That Alan rickman impressions gonna give chimney the ick tho

- Eddie and Bucks knees are like pressing against each other real hard during this Shannon convo and I just find that interesting

- anyways, glad eddies acknowledging his hypocrisy. Eddie if sex complicate this then just don’t fuck her jesus. Thank you queer baiting Santa’s elf, they do have a really cute son

- wow Eddie and bucks friendship progressed really fast, like when did they start hanging out one on one like this

- Christopher is sooooo KAYOOOT

- Eddie stop serving face a man just had to stick his finger into another man’s neck! God Eddie is like so distractingly, nervous makingly hot like what the hell

- aw it’s so nice for them to do this, but they do not have to go into the building like that lmao. They just wanna see the reunion lol

- hi atheeeena! That shirt is like gorgeous on you damn. Athena flinching when Bobby proposed LMAO! Honestly I flinched too wtf, how long have they been dating?

- Christopher is so teeeeny weeeny! YAY SHANNON AND CHRIS ARE BACK TOGETHER! Diaz family stop serving face you’re gonna make me cry

- henren and bathena being such close friends warms me deeply. AND BUCK! YAY! Remember when Buck and Athena didn’t get along? Neither do I!

- awwww madney my beloved, they always make me feel so much. Ope maddie and Doug flashback. OH NO DOUG IS GOD/SANTA CLAUS! AND HE STOLE CHIMNEYS WALLET NOOO

Well that was a really cosy episode for the most part. I’m emotionally preparing myself for the next few episodes though, can’t wait to see Maddie kill Doug!

[thatweirdchristians]

List five things that make you happy, then put this in the ask box of the last ten people who reblogged something from you. Spread the positivity!!

I'm sorry I'm late. I was busy and forgot. Then my ADHD reminded me I had an ask 😆

1- I have to say my relationship with my Lord. I don't like saying religion because religion is just a habit. While a relationship has more meaning. And that's what I have a beautiful friendship that blossom from my bong in 2016, best year of my life.

2- my daughter and husband. My daughter is a Gemini while my husband and I are both Scorpios so our life is full of none stop chaos. But that makes life more interesting doesn't it.

3-My hyperfixations are very important to me. Especially Severus Snape, he is my sugar daddy 😉 but he takes all my money. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

4- hmmm Alan Rickman makes me very happy. Every time he comes on TV I jump for joy. (Let's pretend this doesn't count as hyperfixation)

5- uhhhhh food. No weed. No ugh idk both 😆

Idk who to tag so anyone can use this to post the five things that make them happy.

[muiitoloko]

Title: Not early riser

Summary: Alan Rickman reluctantly rises for an early day of filming "Gambit".

Warning: none

Pairing: Alan Rickman × fem!Reader

Word Count: 1.376

Alan grumbled, burying his head further into the pillow as You persistently tried to wake him. The warmth of the bed and the enticing allure of continued sleep were strong temptations for the seasoned actor, who was never one to embrace early mornings.

"You, darling, need to get up," You urged, your voice a gentle yet insistent melody.

Alan's baritone voice mumbled a protest. "Can't a man enjoy a bit more beauty sleep? I'm not as young as I used to be, you know."

But You, undeterred, reminded him of the impending obligations. "You have filming today, Al. 'Gambit' won't wait, and you wouldn't want to keep the entire crew waiting, would you?"

Alan grumbled more, a playful frown forming on his face. "They can wait a bit. It's not like the world will end if Severus Snape is fashionably late."

You chuckled, leaning down to place a gentle kiss on Alan's forehead. "You're not Severus Snape today, darling. You're Lionel Shabandar, and Lionel needs to meet the world on time."

With a theatrical sigh, Alan finally relented, albeit with a hint of drama. "Fine, fine. But I reserve the right to complain about the early hour throughout the day."

As Alan begrudgingly got out of bed, You couldn't help but admire the charm that accompanied your husband's theatrical grumbling. His voice, even in the midst of sleepy protests, carried a certain allure that had initially captivated you—a charm that extended beyond the silver screen.

While Alan prepared for his day of filming, You continued to play the role of the persistent motivator, making sure he had everything he needed and gently encouraging him to embrace the day ahead.

In the kitchen, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air. Alan, now a bit more awake, couldn't resist the tempting scent. As he sipped his coffee, You seized the opportunity to remind him of the excitement surrounding the movie.

"Gambit" was a project Alan had eagerly taken on, bringing his seasoned talent to the big screen once again. The storyline, the cast, and the anticipation of fans added a spark of enthusiasm to the morning routine.

As Alan finished his coffee, he couldn't help but appreciate your role not just as a motivator but as the steady force behind the scenes. Your support was a grounding influence in the whirlwind of his acting career.

With a sigh and a final adjustment to his tie, Alan was ready to face the day. You, proud of your husband's commitment, walked him to the door, offering a goodbye kiss with a hint of playfulness.

"Make Severus Snape proud, my love," you teased.

Alan, adopting a theatrical tone, replied, "Always, my dear. After all, he's just a bit more reluctant to admit it."

As Alan left for the set of "Gambit," you couldn't help but smile at the man who effortlessly brought characters to life both on and off the screen. In the quiet moments that followed, you took a moment to reflect on the unique blend of charm, talent, and love that defined your life with Alan Rickman.

Hours later, Alan returned home, the day's exhaustion evident on his face. The enticing aroma of a freshly baked pie greeted him as he entered the house. You, noticing his hunger, knew exactly what he needed.

As Alan made a beeline for the kitchen, his eyes fixated on the cooling pie on the counter. The idea of indulging in a warm, delicious slice crossed his mind. However, before he could make a move, You intercepted, hands on your hips, a playful warning in your eyes.

"Don't even think about it, Mr. Rickman," you declared, your tone firm yet teasing. "It's hot, and you need to wait."

Alan, with a mischievous glint in his eyes, complained about his hunger. "But, my love, I'm starving. That pie is calling my name."

You, unyielding, raised an eyebrow. "Did you not have lunch at the studio?"

Alan chuckled, knowing he was caught in the act. "Well, you know how it is on set. I like to let everyone eat first. Besides, I was saving room for your delicious creations."

You rolled your eyes playfully. "You're impossible, Al. A little patience won't hurt you. Now, I made some sandwiches for you. Eat those, and the pie will be all yours once it cools down."

Alan made a theatrical pout, crossing his arms. "You're an evil woman, denying me the pleasure of diving into that heavenly pie right away."

You couldn't help but laugh at his dramatics. "Evil or not, you'll thank me when you savor every bite of that pie without burning your tongue. Now, eat your sandwiches, my hungry actor."

Alan, still grumbling but with a twinkle in his eyes, conceded and reached for the sandwiches. As he savored the homemade goodness, you couldn't help but feel a sense of contentment. The little everyday moments, whether it was waking him up for a film shoot or teasing him about pies, added a touch of magic to your lives.

In between bites, Alan mumbled, "You're a genius in the kitchen, my love. But I still think you're a bit evil for making me wait."

You chuckled, placing a gentle kiss on his cheek. "Consider it a test of your patience, dear. Now, enjoy those sandwiches. The pie will be worth the wait."

As you shared a quiet moment in the kitchen, the warmth of your love and the aroma of good food filled the air, creating a simple yet perfect scene in the story of Alan and You.

Alan savored the sandwiches you prepared, his hunger gradually subsiding. As he indulged in the homemade goodness, you picked up a fresh apple and started slicing it with careful precision. Aware of your husband's penchant for hearty meals, you couldn't resist teasing him about the day's filming.

"So, how was the scene today?" You asked with a mischievous glint in your eyes.

Alan, taking a bite of his sandwich, chuckled. "Oh, the usual. Today, they had me filming a scene where I had to be, well, let's say, in my birthday suit."

You raised an eyebrow, your eyes widening in playful disbelief. "Naked? You, my dear heartthrob husband, were naked on set?"

Alan nodded, a smirk playing on his lips. "Indeed, I was. It's all part of the job, you know."

You laughed, imagining the reactions of those on set. "I can just picture it. Some ladies must have fainted at the sight of Alan Rickman in the buff. The heartthrob strikes again!"

Alan snorted, still not entirely convinced of his heartthrob status. "I highly doubt that, but it did add an interesting twist to the day. At least, I hope it won't end up on the cutting room floor."

You, handing him a neatly sliced apple, winked. "Well, if it does, at least you'll have a few fans swooning over your daring performance. Who knew Severus Snape had such exhibitionist tendencies?"

Alan chuckled, taking a bite of the apple. "Severus would probably disapprove, but Lionel Shabandar might secretly enjoy the attention."

As you bantered about the day's filming, Alan couldn't help but appreciate the lightness that he brought into your lives. Even in the midst of a busy acting career, he found a way to embrace humor and playfulness.

"So, how's my heartthrob feeling now?" You teased, leaning in to steal a quick kiss.

Alan, a twinkle in his eyes, replied, "Well, a bit exposed, but nothing I can't handle. Now, let's change the subject before you start imagining me in every movie scene in the buff."

You both laughed, enjoying the camaraderie that came so effortlessly in your relationship. The aroma of the tempting pie lingered in the air, a promise of sweetness to end the day.

As you continued to chat about the mundane and the extraordinary, Alan couldn't help but feel a profound sense of gratitude for the person who added flavor to his life, both in the kitchen and beyond.

"By the way," Alan began, finishing the last slice of apple, "that pie has been taunting me since I got home. Any chance it's ready for consumption?"

You grinned, your eyes sparkling. "You've earned it, Mr. Heartthrob. Let's see if the pie lives up to your expectations."

[melllowyellow]

the adaptation they did for daisy jones & the six on Amazon prime is vastly disappointing. I devoured that book, & as cool as it is to slap Riley Keough's name (c'mon, it's Elvis' granddaughter for goodness sake, they want to see if she has his talent) on to the project, it just didn't feel the same & live up to the expectations I had when I read the character of Daisy. Taylor Jenkins Reid is a phenomenal writer, & I heard they're making the seven husband's of Evelyn Hugo an adaptation as well, which is another book I could not put down. If they fuck this up, I've lost all hope in book to tv/movie adaptations.

The Hunger Games series is getting attention again as 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' is hitting theaters this year, a prequel to the events in the original series.

I've also heard they're making "Harry Potter & The Cursed Child' a movie. (You could have done better naming your children, harry, i mean Serverus, really?) The screenplay is great, & I'm hoping to watch the actual play one day (Big Huff for life). The FBAWTFT franchise had promise, & they may be remaking the movies again as a whole (which, if you ask me, may be a no go if Robbie Coltrane, Richard Griffiths, & Alan Rickman are gone, & names like Helena Bonham Carter, Dame Maggie Smith, & Gary Oldman are brining in older fans) & if that's disappointing as well, I'll stick to rewatching HP & dreaming of the next time I can drink Butterbeer while casting spells for hours on end to ease my disappointment.

[megansbooknook]

Best Books of 2022

Welcome to my new blog and welcome to my first post!!!

This year I challenged myself to read more and boy did I fall head over heels in love with reading again. So far I have read 49 books and I still might finish the one I am currently reading before the end of 2022.

But I figured for 2023 I might as well take some people along for the journey with me.

So starting off this blog, and finishing off the year, I thought I would share with you my favorite books that I read this year. I will just give the title and author for now, but if you are interested in a more detailed explanation of why I loved these books let me know.

I'm excited for the New Year and for a chance to share this marvelous reading journey with all of you.

Without further ado, here are my top books of 2022 in no particular order.

Madly, Deeply, The Diaries of Alan Rickman (Alan Rickman)

Imaginary Friend (Stephen Chbosky)

I’m Glad My Mom Died (Jennette McCurdy)

In Five Years (Rebecca Serle)

You Are A Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life (Jen Sincero)

Savage Appetites: Four True Stories of Women, Crime and Obsession (Rachel Monroe)  

The Silent Patient (Alex Michaelides)

Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter (Kate Clifford Larson)

Every Last Fear (Alex Finlay)

I’ll Be Gone In The Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer (Michelle McNamara)

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (Taylor Jenkins Reid)

The Lost Apothecary (Sarah Penner)

The Midnight Library (Matt Haig)

Love you all,

Megan

[adhoption]

It's Love Actually time of year, so I'll drag this thought out of my drafts.

It's known as one of those films with a famous ensemble cast, like whatever Netflix's algorithm churns out nowadays, but I often think back about how well those credits have aged with time.

The teenage Keira Knightly was not a global star at the time of casting. She'd just had her breakthrough in Bend it like Beckham the year before, and Pirates of the Caribbean was yet to be released: she spoke to Richard Curtis when filming that she was worried it was going to be a flop.

Her on-screen husband, Chiwetel Ejiofor, was also an up-and-coming actor in his fifth film credit, some distance away from the dazzling career of blockbuster success (2012 was six year later) and awards nominations (12 Years a Slave a full decade on) ahead of him.

This was Joanna Page before Gavin & Stacey. Kris Marshall before Death in Paradise. January Jones before Mad Men. Andrew Lincoln before The Walking Dead. Martin Freeman was the guy from The Office, but not yet a Bilbo Baggins or John Watson, and he'd only been in one previous film with a Wikipedia page.

It probably comes as no surprise that Thomas Brodie-Sangster, later of Games of Thrones, Phineas and Ferb, and The Maze Runner, was of course in his first ever film, but Love Actually was even considered a breakout role for people like Bill Nighy.

Yes, the likes of Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman were all famous names, but I think it's striking how well they did in filling out the rest of the cast with people who might eventually belong in the same sentence as them.

[jerzwriter]

My list is so fucking long I'm going to go by media type...

Movies:

(In no order)

Andrew Beckett in Philadelphia - I had to stay in the theater for 10 minutes to calm down before I could leave.

Finnick and Prim in The Hunger Games - I was devastated for days.

Emma in Terms of Endearment - I was just a kid; the fact that my Mom let me watch this is just one of her questionable parenting moves.

Shelby in Steel Magnolias - Very similar to Emma's death, but I was crying so much that the man in front of me literally asked if he could get me water. lol

Bambi's Mom in Bambi - Disney likes to traumatize the fuck out of kids, man.

Hillary in Beaches - I still can't listen to Wind Beneath My Wings, man...

Jack in Brokeback Mountain - Thang the gods I was home because this was an ugly cry.

Sophie's Daughter in Sophie's Choice - BRUH. I don't think ANY movie ever left me as mentally fucked up as this one did. I saw it once, over two decades after its release, and I'm still haunted.

Neil in Dead Poet's Society - Shattering. Simply shattering.

Snape in HP and the Deathly Hallows 2 - Look - I know it may be controversial, but I thought Snape was one of the most compelling characters of all time, and Alan Rickman was masterful in this performance. When he asked to see Lily's eyes one last time... I'll never be the same. Sorry, not sorry.

Mary Corleone - Godfather 3 - OK The Godfather 3 largely, largely sucked. Which is a sin because 1 and 2 are masterpieces. And Sofia Coppola couldn't act her way out of a paper bag; still, her death at the end of the movie and Paccino's reaction... haunting.

Marley in Marley and Me, Hooch in Turner & Hooch, Old Yeller in Old Yeller... DUDE. Do we HAVE TO kill dogs in movies! DO WE?

Alan in Torch Song Trilogy - OK, I said in no order, but this one destroyed me. It wasn't just Alan's death at the hands of a homophobic mob of teens - but Arnold's conversation with his mother after... talking about the difference between their husband's deaths? Bruh, I'm teary eyed right now.

I know I'm forgetting some... I know it lol

The question has to be asked... what fictional deaths... it could be TV, movies, theater, novels, etc... but what fictional deaths moved you to tears?

@tveitertotwrites go for it! lol