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The Spine of Night (2021) The rotoscoped animation is pretty low budget but man, the dark fantasy vibes are off the charts. If you're a fan of stuff like Heavy Metal or Fire and Ice, you'll probably dig this. On Shudder.

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The Spine of Night (2021)

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The Spine of Night

Movies watched in 2024

The Spine of Night (2021, USA)

Directors & Writers: Philip Gelatt & Morgan Galen King

Mini-review:

This was a weird experience for me. It has such rich and original lore, paired with a beautiful aesthetic, even if the character animation takes a bit to get used to. And yet, I couldn't help but feel pretty bored throughout most of it. Does that mean it's a bad movie? Definitely not, but I think I'm just not the target audience for it. Still, The Spine of Night is worth a watch if you're looking for a unique and visually stunning take on the dark fantasy genre.

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Exordium

Exordium (2013) What Is It? The 2013 fantasy animated short film Exordium by Morgan Galen King. Trailer: Exordium Trailer Short Film: EXORDIUM – a rotoscoped fantasy epic by Gorgonaut Description: The feature-length sequel to this, The Spine Of Night, is available now all across most of the world: https://www.gorgonaut.net/watch A group of warriors confronts that which stands between…

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My headcanons of Star Wars characters orientations based purely on vibes

Padmé Amidala: Bisexual. Tragically attracted to stupid.

Cassian Andor: Bisexual. Attracted to competence. Uh, also tragically.

Maarva Andor: Straight, but she's an ally.

The Armorer: LESBIAN.

Ezra Bridger: Straight, but he's an ally.

Bix Caleen: I want her to be bisexual but I'm afraid that she is straight.

Lando Calrissian: Pansexual menace.

Chewbacca: Demisexual. Very romantic.

Commander CC-2224 "Cody" : Straight but would make an exception ... 👀

Salacious B. Crumb: Aroace king.

Poe Dameron: GAY.

Biggs Darklighter: Bisexual.

Din Djarin: Asexual and biromantic don't @ me.

Count Dooku: Extremely gay. Obnoxiously. Gives out unasked for fashion advice.

Kanan Jarrus: The only reason straights still have rights.

Tala Durith: Homoflexible.

Morgan Elsbeth: Too straight.

Galen Erso: Straight.

Jyn Erso: Straight. Would volunteer as security at the pride parade.

Moff Gideon: He wants to date one of his clones. I don't know what that's called.

The Grand Inquisitor: Gay.

Grievous: Nonbinary with a Kenobi obsession. I relate.

Shin Hati: Lesbian.

Jabba the Hutt: When not keeping beautiful women chained up, he likes to listen to Red Pill podcasts.

Qui-Gon Jinn: I used to have a different opinion but I just watched TPM for the first time in years and Gay.

Syril Karn: Straight. He and Jabba hangout in the same reddit sub.

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Biromantic asexual.

Bo-Katan Kryze: Bisexual.

Satine Kryze: Heteromantic asexual.

Beru Whitesun Lars: Bisexual.

Cliegg Lars: Pansexual. You weren't expecting that one huh?

Owen Lars: Straight with one exception that he doesn't like to think about. 👀

Kino Loy: Straight.

Kleya Marki: Lesbian. (Luthen is basically the Let's Go Lesbians.gif)

Darth Maul: Aromantic and heterosexual.

Dedra Meero: Definitely not straight. Very utilitarian about whatever it happens to be.

Ruescott Melshi: Bisexual.

Mon Mothma: Lesbian.

Bail Organa: Bisexual.

Breha Organa: Bisexual.

Leia Organa: Straight but a fierce ally. Unleashes her Ewok battalion on homophobes.

Luthen Rael: Gay and judging you.

Rey: Aromantic asexual. Relationship anarchist.

Bodhi Rook: Straight.

Sabé : Lesbian.

Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader: Anakin is a bad straight and a good gay. Darth is a bad gay and a good straight. Mysterious are the ways of the Force.

Luke Skywalker: Gay.

Han Solo: Bisexual.

Sabine Wren: Bisexual.

Ahsoka Tano: Demisexual. Biromantic.

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books I read in 2023

I read 240 books in 2023, which is lower than my total books read than the past few years. But it'd be ridiculous to be bothered by it because, hey, I still read 240 books!

I set myself a goal of trying to read more out of my comfort zone this year. I wanted to read 30 non-romance books, 25 physical books, and 10 non-fiction books. By the end of the year, I'd read a total of 54 non-romance books, 62 physical books, and 27 non-fiction books. I'm hoping to continue in this vein in 2024.

Other stats - for fun -

My most-read author was Cassie Mint

I gave out 32 5* ratings

My most-read genre was (of course) romance, 120 of which were contemporary

I owned most of the books I read

I read the most books in June, with 34 books read, followed by August, with 25 books read

My most read trope was forced proximity, followed by hate-to-love

So, below is a list of the books I read this year. Rereads are italicised, favourite reads are in bold.

Recollection by Noelle Adams

When in Rome by Sarah Adams

Spring Breeze by Lily Alexander

Fornever Yours by Natasha Anders

Don't Pretend I'm Yours by Natasha Anders

In Your Dreams, Holden Rhodes by Stephanie Archer

The Long Game by Elena Armas

The Witchwood Knot by Olivia Atwater

Finding Love in Apartment 2C by Samantha Baca

Asking for Trouble by Tessa Bailey

Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey

Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey

Kept by Maya Banks

Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo

Chick Magnet by Emma Barry

The (Ex) Spy Who (Maybe) Loved Me by Christi Barth

Wet and Reckless by Samanthe Beck

Witches Copse by Math Bird

The Stolen Heir by Holly Black

Every Wish Way by Shannon Bright

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte

Desire or Defense by Leah Brunner

Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot

Ms Perfectly Fine by Kate Callaghan

Shucked by Kate Canterbary

1 Last Shot by Nikki Castle

Eyes on Me by Sarah Cate

Highest Bidder by Sarah Cate

Why Didn't They Ask Evans? by Agatha Christie

Go Hex Yourself by Jessica Clare

Beauty and the Billionaire by Jessica Clare

Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn

Pining for My Friend's Dad by Daniella Cole

Unsteady by Peyton Corinne

Her Greatest Mistake by Hannah Cowan

Shadows of You by Catherine Cowles

Night Shift by Annie Crown

Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson

Bending the Rules by Mariah Dietz

Moist Actually by Ash Dylan

Everything's Better with Lisa by Lucy Eden

The Fall of Bradley Reed by Morgan Elizabeth

The Protector by Morgan Elizabeth

A Matter of Scandal by Suzanne Enoch

Reforming a Rake by Suzanne Enoch

Pretty Little Thing by L.K. Farlow

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

The Nanny by Lana Ferguson

Mafia Madman by Mila Finelli

Mafia Virgin by Mila Finelli

No Limits by Lori Foster

Holding Strong by Lori Foster

Tough Love by Lori Foster

Fighting Dirty by Lori Foster

True Spies by Shana Galen

The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore

A Cup of Zodiac by Alexis Gorgun

Wildfire by Hannah Grace

Trust Me by Rachel Grant

Control Freak by Brianna Hale

Dom Fitness by Brianna Hale

Gym Bunny by Brianna Hale

Princess Brat by Brianna Hale

The Twyford Code by Janice Hallett

The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett

Runaway Love by Melanie Harlow

Witches Get Stuff Done by Molly Harper

Rent to Be by Sonia Hartl

Temptation by Jenna Hartley

An Optimist's Guide to Heartbreak by Jennifer Hartmann

A Pessimist's Guide to Love by Jennifer Hartmann

A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley

Billion Dollar Enemy by Olivia Hayle

When a Duke Loves a Woman by Lorraine Heath

One Touch by Lena Hendrix

The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton

Godmersham Park by Gill Hornby

Twisted Love by Ana Huang

King of Greed by Ana Huang

Babymoon or Bust by Ava Hunter

Pucked by Helena Hunting

Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting

Five Survive by Holly Jackson

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

Not That Duke by Eloisa James

Seven Minutes in Heaven by Eloisa James

String Me Along by Lilian T. James

The Intern by Sophia Karlson

Offside by Avery Keelan

Shutout by Avery Keelan

Against the Clock by Brittany Kelley

Against the Odds by Brittany Kelley

Willow and the Wolf by Elizabeth Kelly

Ava and the Bear by Elizabeth Kelly

Hold by Claire Kent

Nameless by Claire Kent

Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher

What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

Hot Single Dad by Claire Kingsley

Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas

Jingle Bell Beard by Julie Kriss

Forever Your Rogue by Erin Langston

Grimstone by Sophie Lark

The Billionaire's Bride of Convenience by Miranda Lee

Only a Monster by Vanessa Len

A Rake's Guide to Seduction by Caroline Linden

Good Girl Fail by Roni Loren

Hate You by Tracy Lorraine

Fighting Mr. Knight by Rosa Lucas

Fifth Avenue Fling by Rosa Lucas

Crash by Tamara Lush

Drive by Tamara Lush

Consider Me by Becka Mack

Bombshell by Sarah MacLean

Wife Project by Chloe Maine

To Hate Adam Connor by Ella Maise

Recipe for Love by Anne Malcom

Method for Matrimony by Anne Malcom

New Hope, Old Grudges by Anne Malcom

A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

Her Best Worst Mistake by Sarah Mayberry

Dahlia Made a List by Jenna McCall

Breathless by Amy McCulloch

This Charming Man by C.K. McDonnell

Love Will Tear Us Apart by C.K. McDonnell

Sticks and Stone by Grace McGinty

Trail of Deception by Amanda McKinney

A Missing Connection by Dani McLean

Four Weddings and a Duke by Michelle McLean

Crash by Ruby McNally

An Extravagant Duplicity by Lynn Messina

Thief by Cassie Mint

Hacker by Cassie Mint

Honey Trap by Cassie Mint

Beauty and the Kingpin by Cassie Mint

Ocean Jewel by Cassie Mint

Big Boss by Cassie Mint

Grump Gone Wild by Cassie Mint

Ride or Die by Cassie Mint

Thin Ice by Cassie Mint

Husband Skills by Cassie Mint

The Stranger by Cassie Mint

She Was Made for Me by Jen Morris

A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone

Playing by the Rules by Monica Murphy

The Brazen by Willa Nash

How to Lose at Love by Sarah Ney

Pleasing Mr. Parker by Elle Nicoll

Convergence of Desire by Felicity Niven

Duke the Halls by Felicity Niven

The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Elizabeth O'Roark

The Devil You Know by Elizabeth O'Roark

The Devil Gets His Due by Elizabeth O'Roark

The Summer I Saved You by Elizabeth O'Roark

All Downhill With You by Julie Olivia

The Love Wager by Lynn Painter

A Deal With the Bossy Devil by Kyra Parsi

The Barista's Guide to Perfect Steam by Valerie Pepper

Timid by Devney Perry

Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Lady Len and the Mysterious Mac by Rose Prendeville

The River Knows by Amanda Quick

Dangerous by Amanda Quick

Reckless by Amanda Quick

Otherwise Engaged by Amanda Quick

She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen

The Fantasy League by Meg Reading

Accidentally Compromising the Duke by Stacy Reid

An Earl to Remember by Stacy Reid

First Down by Grace Reilly

Breakaway by Grace Reilly

Alive at Night by Amelie Rhys

Playing the Part by Macy T. Riosa

Contractual Obligations by Elle Rivers

This Spells Love by Kate Robb

Rough by Renee Rose and Vanessa Vale

Wild by Renee Rose and Vanessa Vale

Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage

Hunting for a Highlander by Lynsay Sands

Things We Hide From the Light by Lucy Score

Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score

The Gangster's Prize by Joanna Shupe

Flawless by Elsie Silver

Heartless by Elsie Silver

Sinners Condemned by Somme Sketcher

Sinners Consumed by Somme Sketcher

Take My Daddy, I'll Take Yours by Jenika Snow

First Meet Foul by Jaqueline Snowe

Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

Dracula by Bram Stoker

The Cottage by Lisa Stone

Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson

Women Talking by Miriam Toews

Mile High by Liz Tomforde

Man Candy by Vanessa Vale

Man Cave by Vanessa Vale

Man Splain by Vanessa Vale

Man Handle by Vanessa Vale

South by Vanessa Vale

Wall St. Jerk by Megan Wade

The Pawn by Skye Warren

The Knight by Skye Warren

His Curvy Rejected Mate by Cate C. Wells

Secret Santa by Kati Wilde

To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis

The Boyfriend Candidate by Ashley Winstead

Dear Grumpy Boss by Julia Wolf

Sincerely, Your Inconvenient Wife by Julia Wolf

Shiver by Suzanne Wright

Tempt Me by Tara Wyatt

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

A Little Too Close by Rebecca Yarros

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Animation  Action  Adventure

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The Spine of Night (Philip Gelatt & Morgan Galen King, 2021).

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The Spine of Night

directed by Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King, 2021

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The Spine of Night will be released on Steelbook 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on February 1 via RLJE Films. The 2021 animated fantasy-horror movie is currently available on Digital and will hit Shudder next year.

Richard E. Grant, Lucy Lawless, Patton Oswalt, Betty Gabriel, Joe Manganiello, and Larry Fessenden star. Philip Gelatt (writer of Europa Report) and Morgan Galen King write and direct.

Special features are listed below, along with the trailer.

Special features:

The Making of The Spine of Night

Exordium short film

Mongrel short film

This epic fantasy tale, about the history of a land that never was, begins when an ambitious young man steals forbidden knowledge from a sacred plant. He falls to its darker temptations and in so doing, unleashes ages of suffering onto mankind. As his power grows over the years, it falls to people of different ilk and culture to attempt to stop him. Among those who stand against him are a daring tomb-robber, star-crossed lovers, a maniacal necromancer, winged assassins, and an undying guardian.

Pre-order The Spine of Night.

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THE SPINE OF NIGHT | Official Trailer, Poster & Images

THE SPINE OF NIGHT, an epic fantasy tale about the history of a land that never was, begins when an ambitious young man steals forbidden knowledge from a sacred plant.

Joe Manganiello voices the character of Mongrel in the fantasy/horror film, THE SPINE OF NIGHT, an RLJE Films release. Photo courtesy of RLJE Films.

He falls to its darker temptations and in doing so, unleashes ages of suffering onto mankind. As his power grows over the years, it falls to people of different ilk and culture to attempt to stop him.

Lucy Lawless voices the character of Tzod in the fantasy/horror film, THE SPINE OF NIGHT, an RLJE Films release. Photo courtesy of RLJE Films.

Among those who stand against him are a daring tomb-robber, star-crossed lovers, a maniacal necromancer, winged assassins, and an undying guardian.

Richard E. Grant voices the character of The Guardian in the fantasy/horror film, THE SPINE OF NIGHT, an RLJE Films release. Photo courtesy of RLJE Films.

Written and directed by Philip Gelatt & Morgan Galen King, and featuring the voices of Richard E. Grant, Lucy Lawless, Patton Oswalt, Betty Gabriel and Joe Manganiello.

Larry Fessenden voices the character of the Prophet of Doom in the fantasy/horror film, THE SPINE OF NIGHT, an RLJE Films release. Photo courtesy of RLJE Films.

RLJE Films will release THE SPINE OF NIGHT in Theaters, On Demand and Digital - October 29th, 2021.

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7/8/22

THE SPINE OF NIGHT, directed by Morgan Galen King and Philip Gelatt, 2021.

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Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King talk The Spine of Night (The FH Interview)

Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King talk The Spine of Night (The FH Interview)

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The Spine of Night, Philip Gelatt, Morgan Galen King, 2021

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CHERRY THE GEEK TV-INTERVIEW: MORGAN GALEN KING, PHILIP GELATT, AND LARRY FESSENDEN FROM "THE SPINE OF NIGHT"

CHERRY THE GEEK TV-INTERVIEW: MORGAN GALEN KING, PHILIP GELATT, AND LARRY FESSENDEN FROM “THE SPINE OF NIGHT”

THE SPINE OF NIGHT is a new, ultra-violent epic fantasy animated film aimed at adults that is set in a land of magic and follows heroes from different eras and cultures as they battle against a malevolent force. It’s got gore and nudity (but not sexual), and it’s old-school rotoscope animated style harkens back to the cult animated films of the late 70s/early 80s–films like Heavy Metal, and Ralph…