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Gugudan Deep Dive: 'Not That Type' Of Girl Group

Here are my credentials: I’ll be honest, I know almost nothing about Gugudan. I know one song, and two of their members, Sejeong and Mina, from their acting in Business Proposal and Hotel Del Luna respectively, but besides that, zero. So I’m excited to find out more!

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op have you made a dracula 1992 review because i think it'd slightly fix me

Nonnie, that is so sweet of you to say but... I think that would drive me insane 😂 (I've got an Addams Family adaptation deep dive lined up for later in the year and sifting through Wednesday again just about broke me five times)

But I can do a summary of my opinions on it.

Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula is a phenomenal film. Exceptional cinematography, gorgeous score, iconic costumes, and a fantastic cast. But it is a baffling adaptation. Because in so many ways it does follow the book.. but there's one giant adaptation change that COMPLETELY changes the rest of the story. That is, of course, Mina and Dracula's "romance". Which, well, is nonexistent in the book.

For instance, when you get to the blood exchange, instead of it being presented as a blatant metaphor for sexual assault, it's a massive declaration of mutual love, but then in comes Keanu-than and Team Hero just like they did in the book and it's like "???"

The film clearly got their Bram Stoker confused with their Anne Rice. (Btw, the show is INFINITELY more "Anne Rice's IWTV" than this film EVER was Stoker!) Because Stoker's Dracula is NOT this poor sympathetic antihero- and yet they kept in him feeding a BABY to his brides?? I just- HUH??

And then of course there's Lucy (Christ almighty, she has such a bad track record of adaptations) and Van Helsing - it's just such a mess!

So in conclusion - fantastic film as a standalone story. I can completely understand why it's considered to be one of the best vampire films ever made. But as an adaptation? "Bram Stoker's Dracula", my arse!

That's my review 😂

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wait hiiiii hi hello bestie i didn’t know u like video essays!! i’ve been trying to find more to watch recently, do u have any other recs? about any topic 👀

HIIIIII bestie Robin, are you ready?? After harvesting my Youtube subscription and liked video lists here is what I have compiled. I'm gonna put my current top 5 video recommendations and then the rest of the list, under the cut, is organized by creator.

Why Are There So Many Confederate Vampires

The art of religious interpretation (midnight mass vs god’s not dead)

Defunctland: Walt Disney's City of the Future, E.P.C.O.T.

Hogwarts Legacy, JK Rowling, and Trans Advocacy

Cultural Inspirations in Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 1 - Water 

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biz barclay - hilarious, brilliant, my best friend who drinks wine and weaves me long insightful stories while sitting on the dresser or in the bathtub. The vast amount of knowledge, historical 

understanding snapewives: religion, fandom, sociology, & erotica

Goncharov (1973) video essay

The art of religious interpretation (midnight mass vs god’s not dead)

Xiran Jay Zhao - Author of one of my FAVE YA novels, “Iron Widow” (which is a MUST read). I always want more avatar content that focuses on cultural inspirations from trusted sources. Xiran taught me so much about the avatar universe I already loved as well as valuable critiques. They also do retellings of historical events such as- Bisexual Han Dynasty Emperors and Forgotten Warrior Queen - Fu Hao.

Cultural Inspirations in Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 1 - Water 

Cultural Inspirations in Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 2 - Earth 

Cultural Inspirations in Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 3 - Fire 

Fundie Fridays - Jen, a leftist queer feminist, and her husband James examine different aspects of Christian fundamentalism, American conservative politics and pop culture. She has remade a lot of her older videos so make sure to watch the updated versions! She was also featured in the Amazon docuseries “Shiny Happy People” which I would HIGHLY recommend. 

Vacation Bible School of Rock (3 part video series History of Contemporary Christian Music)

Ken Ham’s Creation Museum & Ark Encounter

Ask a Mortician - Caitlin Doughty!!! The adult Wednesday Addams we should have got. So compassionate, informed, and moving!! I love her work and she has taught me so much about what it means to have a relationship with death and grief. Her work deals with heavy topics and you can tell she does this work from a deeply respectful, informed place. 

The Lake That Never Gives Up Her Dead

Let’s Visit the Churches Made of Human Skulls

Why are Black and White Funeral Homes STILL Separate? With Dr. Kami Fletcher

Iconic Corpse Series

Princess Weekes -  Nuanced video essays on pop culture, race, feminism, and other social issues. Takes time to break down complex concepts, their origins and material consequences. The essay on confederate vampires and the connection later made to sci-fi media like Firefly were so paradigm shifting to me!

Why Are There So Many Confederate Vampires

The Magical Negroes of Stephen King

Ro Ramdin - Poetic, biting, and introspective essays on pop culture. 

Do Celebrities Hate Their Fans? (Doja Cat, Frank Ocean)

Hogwarts Legacy, JK Rowling, and Trans Advocacy

DefunctLand- History of extinct theme parks and themed entertainment experiences. 

Defunctland: Walt Disney's City of the Future, E.P.C.O.T.

Disney Channel’s Theme: A History Mystery

Mina Le - Fashion, movies and pop culture

WHY IS EVERYTHING SO UGLY: The Curse of Modernism

FAIRYTALE COSTUMES: it’s giving renfaire but why?

Quinton Reviews - Extensive videos covering niche topics, most popular for Nickelodeon deep dive retrospectives.

How Documentaries Lie to You

The ICarly/Victorious Saga Playlist

TheEpicNate315 - yea i fucking love endless hours of useless skyrim lore because the conspiracies are so deep and I have to do 0 of the research to get all of the information years of scouts worked to piece together! 

The Skyrim Mysteries Iceberg (Part 1 of 4)

The Fallout Mysteries Iceberg (Part 1 of 2, incomplete series)

Mike’s Mic - Silly, goofy, and thorough breakdowns of nostalgic TV shows

Any of his unhinged recaps - LOST, Pretty Little Liars, Glee

Tiffanyferg - Media criticism and commentary

Internet Analysis Series 

Zoë Ligon - sex educator, artist, and writer, who also owns SpectrumBoutique.com, a health and education oriented sex toy store. Such a special place in my heart for her!! Her bondage mini-documentary with Midori was so touching. 

Sex Stuff | Japanese Rope Bondage with Midori

Channels Newer to Me

Broey Deschanel - a mixture of film analyses, retrospectives, politics and just absolutely overthinking anything to do with pop culture

Elvis (2022) and the Utter Mediocrity of Biopics 

Meeptop - rambling about movies and stuff

Who is Dahmer Even Made For?

LadyJenevia - discussing entertainment media content including films, television series, etc. Expect to find reviews of recent cinematic releases, video essays on older releases, and interviews with talent from the film/television industry

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and The Art of Hiding in Plain Sight (Netflix Review/Video Essay)

As a disclaimer, I am not endorsing any creator fully and if you see someone you think I should not promote please reach out to me so I can edit this list. As a general rule of thumb the more I had to write about someone, the more informed the recommendation.

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Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been obsessed with the spooky, the macabre, and the downright eerie. It started as forbidden fruit, thanks to my religious upbringing, but what can I say? Tell me something’s off-limits, and I’ll dive headfirst into it. My curiosity first led me to an ancient Egypt phase (because who doesn’t go through that one?) and, of course, a Greek mythology obsession. But then Twilight hit, and I was done for. I mean, who didn’t read Twilight, sip on Big Red, and pretend it was blood? Just me? Fine.

Now that vampires are making a comeback in media from AMC's Interview with the Vampire to What We Do in the Shadows to the recent Nosferatu remake I thought it’d be fun to dive into the vampire powers we don’t see enough of in books and films. These aren’t your run of the mill fangs and bloodsucking; these are the lesser-known abilities that make vampires truly terrifying. And hey, we’ll even look at some of the quirks and vulnerabilities that keep them from being totally unstoppable. Let’s sink our teeth in. 🧛‍♀️✨

Shadow Manipulation: Fear in the Darkness

Vampires controlling shadows is an underrated ability that deserves more love. Picture it: a room darkened by shadows that twist and move as if alive, trapping victims in place or camouflaging the vampire in plain sight. It’s giving Melisandre’s shadow babies from Game of Thrones. Shadows in folklore often symbolize fear, duality, and the hidden self—perfect reflections of a vampire’s predatory nature.

Classic works like Carmilla (shoutout to the first sapphic vampire icon 💅🏻) and Dracula hint at this, but modern media takes it to the next level. What We Do in the Shadows has fun with this concept, particularly with Nadja’s ghostly doppelgänger—part haunting, part sass, all shadowy mischief. It’s equal parts creepy and comedic, proving that shadow manipulation can terrify and entertain.

Blood Alchemy: Power in Every Drop

Why just drink blood when you can weaponize it? This reminded me of blood bending in Avatar: The Last Airbender like come on, that's some serious missed opportunity right there. This lesser-known ability explores the idea of turning blood into poisons, healing agents, or even explosive substances. Folklore often treats blood as the essence of life and magic—like the divine ichor of Greek gods. This taps into Gothic literature’s obsession with the soul (looking at you, Edward Cullen, and your eternal angst over having one. Yawn).

Games like Vampire: The Masquerade nail this with “vitae,” a supernatural blood source that powers spells and abilities. Imagine vampires creating blood-bound weapons or using their own essence to destroy enemies. I've never actually gotten into Vampire The Masquerade though, let me know if it's worth checking out. 

Dream Invasion: Masters of the Mind

There’s nothing more intimate—or more terrifying—than a vampire invading your dreams. This power blurs the line between seduction and fear, making it perfect for the vampire’s predatory allure. Think succubi and incubi, but with fangs. Dracula and The Vampire Chronicles both play with this, blending waking visions and nightmares to confuse and manipulate their victims.

Netflix’s Dracula miniseries gave us a particularly chilling example: Jonathan Harker dreams of his fiancée, Mina, only for her face to morph into Dracula’s. Pure nightmare fuel. And in What We Do in the Shadows, Nadja’s uncanny ability to invade her victims’ thoughts—with hilarious results—turns this terrifying concept into dark comedy gold.

Spirit Communication: Ghosts of Victims Past

How’s this for creepy? Vampires communicating with the spirits of their victims. Whether it’s for information or torment, this ability ties into folklore where the undead act as intermediaries between life and death.

Dracula and The Vampire Chronicles hint at this connection, showing vampires as creatures haunted by the lives they’ve taken. What We Do in the Shadows brilliantly leans into the absurdity of this, we briefly catch a glimpse of this in The Interview with a Vampire series where Armand is basically hitting reject call on Lestat trying to contact Louis through the Ether. God, what a petty bitch. This haunting dynamic adds depth to vampires, showing them not just as predators but as beings forever connected to their past.

Weather Manipulation: Nature’s Fury

Storms, fog, bone-chilling winds—vampires controlling the elements is as terrifying as it is cinematic. Folklore often links vampires to nature’s darker forces, with storms masking their movements or fog shrouding their presence.

Dracula famously amplified his menace with tempestuous weather, and What We Do in the Shadows plays with this in its own chaotic way. Remember the fog-filled scene where the vampires try to look mysterious, only for everything to go hilariously wrong? It’s a perfect mix of traditional lore and modern comedy.

Time Manipulation: Eternal Perspective

Vampires are timeless in more ways than one. Imagine them slowing down time, pausing it entirely, or manipulating moments to their advantage. This power emphasizes their detachment from mortality and adds to their mystique.

Anne Rice’s vampires, particularly in The Vampire Chronicles, explore how immortality shapes their perception of time. What We Do in the Shadows flips this concept on its head, with the vampires hilariously struggling to keep up with modern life despite their eternal existence.

Mirror Portals: Gateway to the Unknown

Forget the old “vampires have no reflection” trope. What if vampires used mirrors as portals to escape or spy on their enemies? Mythology often sees mirrors as gateways to the supernatural, and vampires using them to manipulate reality feels like a natural evolution.

Classic lore like Dracula and The Vampire Chronicles plays with the eerie symbolism of mirrors. Growing up, I was told never to have a mirror facing my bed because it could invite malevolent entities. Maybe vampires are the ultimate malevolent entity, lurking just beyond the glass…I wish.

The Night is Endless

Whether you’re into brooding heartthrobs like Damon Salvatore or prefer the more monstrous vibes of Count Orlok, vampires are endlessly fascinating. These lesser known abilities; shadow manipulation, dream invasion, weather control, and more add layers of depth to the mythology. They remind us that vampires are more than just bloodsuckers; they’re creatures of mystery, power, and fear.

So, what’s your favorite vampire ability? Do you prefer the classic lore or modern twists? Let me know in the comments, and if you’re new here, don’t forget to follow for more dives into the strange, dark, and supernatural. Until next time, stay curious—and maybe keep some garlic or a wooden stake handy, just in case. 👀

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Ok so I just got around to listening to the very first episode of Dracula: The Danse Macabre, diving in with zero idea of what its about other than the title. and guys. 😍 im obsessed 😍😍 i'm so in

Gabriel Urbina is back at it again with the most vividly real scenes you've ever seen conveyed through only audio. I was completely engrossed in the world from minute one. The bit with the flies? The wolves distantly howling at every spooky part?

I'm also enjoying the characterization, from a noble and kindhearted but slightly stupid Jonathan Harker, to a very creepy ominous Dracula, to possibly the highlight: Mina's very pragmatic, dead-pan, snarky and yet no nonsense attitude (and her trusty typewriter)

This is going to be one of the most unique, out-there Dracula adaptions around and I am SO interested to see where it winds up heading

the rest of this is going to be super spoiler heavy SO GO LISTEN TO EP 1 RIGHT NOW PLEASSSSSE ITS SO GOOD ITS ONLY GOING TO BE FOUR PARTS AND DONT SPOIL YOURSELF

i trust that everyone who has not listened is gone. so.

THOSE PLOT TWISTS FOLKS????? WHAT EVEN.

the vampire-hunting organization thing came out of NOWHERE and had me genuinely giggling in delight. I also am intrigued by the idea of Dracula being the exception to a species of mindless beasts. Is it because he keeps eating the souls of smart people? I'm not sure about him apparently thinking smart people are genetic and that he's eaten all the ones around here, that feels very icky. I hope its an intentional character belief that they're planning on unpacking and examining.

About halfway through, I began to suspect that "Jonathan" might really be Vamp!Jonathan due to the very uncomfortable tension between him and Mina, especially after Mina's rant about Jonathan being noble and kind which seemed to very much be in the past tense. I was not expecting full on Dracula-just-using-Jonathan's-voice. Wow. It's so well done, too, because the transition into the voice is so smooth (I didn't even realize they had the same voice actor for a really long time), and its straight out of the original book so I knew to expect that bit from listening to Re:Dracula (it was just as creepy as Karim Kronfli's take), but the idea that he isn't just doing it to wig Jonathan out for a minute or two, that's just his voice now??? And then of course it reframes everything we've just seen between Mina and "Jonathan" this whole time. What a twist on the central conceit of the story, our assumed protagonist is just dead now. AND. I didn't read the "about" section for the podcast cause I wanted to go in blind, but even if I had, the line "dialogue between two of the novel's most iconic characters" CAUSE OBVIOUSLY THE AUDIENCE WOULD ASSUME MINA AND JONATHAN. BUT ITS DRACULA INSTEAD. WHICH ARGUABLE FITS "MOST ICONIC" BETTER. Aah I just can't get over it.

The whole scene with Mina and the priest was priceless. I think my favorite line might be "Aw, I'm here, you're here, the corpse is here, why don't we live a little?!" Iconic. And the perfect response to casual sexism. Second fav might be the bit where Jonathan talks about lock-picking being such a fine and delicate art...*cue loud smashing sfx* "Not having time for such things, I smashed the lock." Wonderful.

I'm so endless curious about what chain of events ensue to end with MINA and DRACULA in some random cabin(?) talking to each other and putting the report together instead of, you know, MURDERING EACH OTHER???? I can't wait for the next episode. I hope it will also have me giggling from sheer delight at the immense creativity the whole time

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Giving BLACKPINK solos to TWICE members

Hello! I realized BLACKPINK has 9 solos total a while ago, but that will change when ROCKSTAR comes out later this week so I decided to just post this now.

NAYEON - SOLO

Since Nayeon is the first member to get a solo, I thought it's fitting she gets the first BP solo. The style matches her really well and I can imagine her singing it.

JEONGYEON - All Eyes On Me

Her voice type matches Jisoo's pretty well, and I think she would really appreciate deeper/darker lyrics.

MOMO - MONEY

I was stuck between either of Lisa's solos for her, but I decided to go with Money since I think it fits her better, especially the iconic dance.

SANA - FLOWER

Even though Sana's and Jisoo's voices are very different, I think Flower fits her well. Everything from the styling to the song would suit her.

JIHYO - Hard to Love

I think this song fits her really well. The vibe reminds me of Nightmare and the lyrics of both songs are a warning to a (future/past) lover. She would effortlessly pull it off.

MINA - LALISA

Okay, this is kind of random, since Lalisa is all about showing off, which is really different from what we usually see from Mina. I think she could really pull it off though, and it would be a great opportunity to show a more confident side of herself.

DAHYUN - Gone

Yeah, she also wrote a song called Gone lol. I genuinely think she would do justice to this song with her soft and emotional vocals.

CHAEYOUNG - On The Ground

Yes, I gave Chaeyoung's song to Chaeyoung lol. I think the lyrics are OTG's strong point, and I also think she would appreciate the nostalgic feel they have. I think the song and concept in general fit her well, and I can visualize her playing the guitar at the start.

TZUYU - You & Me

Even though You & Me sounds a bit simpler compared to the others, I think Tzuyu really fits the song down to a T (lol). If she covered it, it would really sound like her own, from the styling to the choreo, even the rap.

Conclusion

Welp, that's what I think. I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions, and don't forget to tune in to ROCKSTAR on Thursday/Friday (depending on ur timezone), and to DIVE on July 17. Bye!

(Psst. All photo credits go to rightful owners. I just found all of these on Pinterest.)

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Do you have a favorite musical composer or director? If so, why are they your favorite!

Tough question, but I do maintain that I do, genuinely, like Frank Wildhorn's work.

Okay -- Pretty much all the critical reviews of his stuff are 100% accurate. The man often sacrifices plot and characterization to spectacle and pop ballads, but...there's something to be said for SPECTACLE, isn't there? We're living in an age where Broadway is increasingly....un-ambitious. Which you could argue has been the case for ages now, but it's not getting *better*. I grow weary of the endless putting down of jukebox musicals; I think they're a valid art form and a valid approach to musicals, but the truth is that we DO currently have no fewer than three currently on Broadway at the moment. The age of the overblown gothic spectacle has been swept away by this sleek, modern musical that is increasingly embarrassed of the fact that it's a musical to begin with.

And...Frank Wildhorn is many things, but chief among them is EARNEST. He genuinely BELIEVES in his musicals and in romance and in love ballads and sword fights and adventure, and it shows. Yes, the time I spent with Wonderland was 2 hours of my life that I'll never get back, but STILL. He *cared* about it. He LOVES spectacle, he loves over the top stagings that draw you into the world of the musical, he loves period settings and that scratches a specific place in my id.

He also, genuinely, LOVES villain songs, and it shows. His most iconic songs are, overwhelmingly, the villain songs -- "Life after Life" from Dracula, "The Reign of Terror" from Robespierre, "I Will Prevail" from Wonderland, "Falcon in the Dive" from Scarlet Pimpernel, "Monster Inside of Me" from The Man Who Laughs, "A Story Told" from The Count of Monte Cristo, either "Hurricane" or "The Game Begins" from Death Note (depending on if you view a "villain song" as belonging to a villain or an antagonist), "You belong to me" from Carmen (though imo, Zuniga is Wildhorn's most vile and terrifying villain, yes, even in competition with Hyde), "You and I" from Svengali...the man GETS villain songs and how they work, and it means that his villains, imo, are often more charismatic and interesting than his leads (who are often, again, imo, bland self-inserts who hurt the women around them, who take it with a loving smile because they are the Madonna in the Madonna-Whore dichotomy...which could be interesting if it was explored more but is often taken for granted.)

This is especially true with his female villains which...I know we've discussed this before, but it's so GREAT to see female villains get VILLAIN SONGS. There truly aren't that many female villains in musical theatre, fewer who actually...are allowed...to be villains. It feels sometimes like, even though we've improved so MUCH even since I first started being a musical fan, about....14 years ago...there's still an expectation that women's songs in theatre should be Girl Power songs, or sad, or soft, and...that's great, but sometimes, *I* want to be the badass, powerful one. Also pretty lady step on me. Morgana from XCalibur (even though she suffers from some tragic writing in both versions of it) and Hatter from Wonderland, even though they're not EXEMPT from sexist writing decisions, ARE badass, when they're allowed to be. Likewise, Lucy from Jekyll and Hyde (again, who isn't exempt from sexist decisions) gets some of the most iconic songs from the musical. Mina from Dracula, ditto-- "Please Don't Make Me Love You". Carmen and Mata Hari (and, again, ditto for not being exempt from sexism) both have their OWN shows, and, imo, are presented in a way that tries to understand them and gives them some really strong songs that get to the heart of why they are the way they are. I'm forever in MOURNING for "If you Only Knew" from Jekyll and Hyde, since it REALLY got to the heart of Emma/Lisa's character in an interesting way (likewise for "Lisa Carew" from the concept album). "Viva" from Carmen is a great example of a woman just...enjoying life and enjoying living life, while "I Can't Go Back" from Mata Hari is a great exploration of Mata's fears, her anxiety over being dragged back into a life she's terrified of leaving behind.

The man is a middle aged straight white male composer -- fine, but also...how many composers are perfect? It's a matter of choosing what flaws you're willing to live with and which ones you aren't. Plenty of people are fine with, for example, Kunze and Levay's, and I feel like they do less but claim more re: their depictions of women. I feel like Frankhorn...does *try*, especially since marrying Wao Yoka, and I think that he does love her. I think that she's really helped him expand his repertoire and his range as far as his subject matter, and I think that his move to Japan (specifically, Takarazuka) and Korea as far as his focus is probably for the best, as it allows him to do what he wants with an audience who will actually appreciate him.