#old yeller

[lostsimulacri]

The Substance, 2024

I don't see the obsession for this movie fading very soon

[somfte]

"There's no hope for him now, Travis. He's suffering. You know we've got to do it." "Yes, Mama. But he was my dog. I'll do it."

[image description: six gifs arranged in two columns to show a parallel. The gifs on the left are from the 1957 movie Old Yeller. Travis raises his shotgun; Old Yeller turns his bloodied face towards the camera; Travis struggles not to cry as he holds the shotgun pointed at Old Yeller.

The gifs on the right are from Black Sails. Silver raises his pistol; Flint's bloodied face looks sadly at Silver; Silver sets his jaw as he holds the pistol pointed at Flint.

/end description]

[guardian-of-fun-times]

Through Superman's Eyes: Exploring the Heart Behind His Favorite Films

This was brought to my attention by Twitter!

Here’s why Clark Kent/Superman might resonate with each of these films:

Old Yeller: Clark grew up in a rural, close-knit environment in Smallville, where family values, responsibility, and a connection to animals were integral parts of his upbringing. The story of Old Yeller — a boy and his bond with a loyal dog — is a poignant reflection of Clark’s own formative years on the Kent farm. He likely had a similar relationship with animals, understanding the joy and eventual heartbreak that comes with such bonds. The film’s themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and growing up are universal but particularly resonate with Clark. He knows all too well what it means to make difficult choices for the greater good, often at personal cost. The emotional maturity and resilience required to face loss would remind him of the lessons Jonathan and Martha Kent instilled in him.

Star Wars: The story of Star Wars, particularly Luke Skywalker’s journey, mirrors Clark’s life in many ways. Like Luke, Clark grew up in a small town, unaware of his true origins and destiny. Both characters grapple with their dual identities—Luke as a farm boy-turned-Jedi and Clark as an adopted Earthling-turned-Kryptonian savior. The battle between light and dark, hope against despair, is central to both Star Wars and Superman’s life. Clark would admire Luke’s perseverance and moral fortitude, especially in resisting the temptations of the Dark Side. It’s easy to imagine Clark feeling a deep kinship with Luke, both as someone who shoulders the weight of the world and as a beacon of hope for those around him.

Good Will Hunting: At first glance, Good Will Hunting might seem like an unusual choice, but its emotional core aligns perfectly with Clark’s struggles. Will Hunting is a man blessed with extraordinary gifts but haunted by self-doubt, trauma, and a sense of being different from everyone else. For Clark, this might hit close to home. Despite his superhuman abilities, he often feels like an outsider—caught between his Kryptonian heritage and his humanity. The movie’s themes of self-acceptance, mentorship, and finding one’s place in the world would deeply resonate with Clark. He might even see himself in Sean Maguire (Robin Williams’s character), as someone who helps others realize their potential and overcome their struggles. Clark is, at his core, both a protector and a guide for humanity.

It’s a Wonderful Life: This classic film likely holds a special place in Clark’s heart because its core message — how one life can touch so many others — reflects his own mission as Superman. Like George Bailey, Clark sometimes struggles with feelings of insignificance or questions whether his efforts truly make a difference. The film’s revelation that even small, everyday acts of kindness can change lives would reaffirm his belief in the value of compassion and service. Moreover, Clark would see parallels between George’s sense of duty to his community and his own dedication to protecting Earth. The film’s message of finding hope and purpose, even in moments of despair, is a lesson Clark embraces every day as both Superman and Clark Kent.

These films aren’t just entertainment to Clark — they reflect key aspects of his identity, values, and struggles. From the loyalty of Old Yeller to the self-discovery of Good Will Hunting, the cosmic adventure of Star Wars, and the timeless hope of It’s a Wonderful Life, these movies help us understand Superman’s heart and his humanity. Through these stories, we see that even the strongest hero draws strength from the lessons of love, hope, and perseverance.

This is what makes Superman so relatable: his ability to find meaning and inspiration in stories that remind us all of what it means to be human.

What do you guys think Clark/Superman’s favorite films are? Do you agree with this list? Also, what characters from these movies do you think he admires most?

[presleaplayz]

[ghostradiodylan]

A key question for one Abigail Blyg.

[zenlikestoread]

Arcane Act 2 Predictions:

Jayce ol’ yellers Viktor. (He takes him out to dinner and then shoots him in the head.) (I hope I’m wrong.)

Jinx gets her shit rocked. (IM SORRY BB)

Caitlyn dictator arc MAXIMUM EFFORT. (STOP.)

Ambessa keeps being hot. Keeps being evil. (Yeah)

Lest stays my fav. (She will)

I love Jayce. (Could never hate him.)

Weird homosexual tension where the line between hate and want is veeeeery very thin between CaitVi and JayVik. (GOD PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEAE.)

Mel outsmarts EVERYONE! (Ofc she will she’s my baddie grrl.)

Musical number.

(Disclaimer: as of writing this I have NOT seen act 2. I am also not predicting anything abt Ekko bc I don’t want to think abt his future bc if he gets hurt I’ll die.)

[cjhern1109]

A certain leafy lady caused me go into chronic angsty state bc of Detective Lust Frans

[foundfamilyhq]

[thefaearealwaysamongyou]

‼️‼️TRANS MAN NOSTALGIA POST🗣🗣💥💥💥

Do you remember being between the ages of 9-14 and reading books like Old Yeller, Where the Red Fern Grows, Hatchet, The Giver, The Outsideres, etc., and feeling that indescribable burning feeling in your chest wishing that you could've experienced boyhood in the same way that they did?

Because I do. I remember that. Nothing will ever quite match that genre of gender envy.

[wesleysniperking]

Usopp and the story of his beloved pet lamb is akin to a classic novel

Usopp will always be multifaceted and complex given what he represents and encompasses. I still haven’t figured him out myself. Yet, I always give him grace and want to further my understanding of him because I care. Therefore, I’d like to communicate another connection that’s been on my mind lately.

So, I want to revisit certain facets of Usopp that make me wonder if Oda intended his storytelling to be even more significant than it appears at face value. Many have discussed this and offered excellent interpretations. Yet, what I’m trying to say is that Usopp and storytelling represent the childlike wonder in all of us. What some may see as immaturity in Usopp isn’t necessarily that.

For instance, with the Going Merry, Usopp was like the protagonist in old books like "The Yearling" and "Old Yeller," where they’re forced to shoot their beloved animal because it keeps eating their family’s crops or has been infected with rabies—situations that are devastatingly inevitable. This is a representation of Usopp up to that point pre-time skip. He had to be that protagonist.

Although "The Yearling" and "Old Yeller" deal with themes of facing reality and a loss of innocence, the act of shooting the animals represents handling it on their own terms. Later, as adults, these protagonists can deal with similar situations with the care they needed when they were younger and faced such paralyzing decisions.

I thought that Water 7 and Enies Lobby was Usopp’s "Old Yeller" and "The Yearling" moment. He had to part with his dear pet lamb because he had to face reality. If people treated Usopp’s letting go of the Going Merry in this way, instead of just seeing it as a guy crying over a ship, the humanist approach would be much more prevalent.

I thought that might have been intentional on Oda’s end, but I can’t read his mind. So, yeah, the Going Merry was like "Old Yeller" and "The Yearling," (or Flag), and Usopp was the boy.

usopp community (it is still a wip but you can post anything)

[queer-cinephile]

our enhanced and colorized versions of this photo of American actress Dorothy McGuire, circa 1935

[spiderplanter]

It’s all fun and games until I peacefully force you to sit and watch ‘Old Yeller’.

[raivos-world]

Dog obsession? What dog obsession?

This isn't even all my dog books

[hyzenthlayroseart]

Just wanted to draw some canine actors from film. I rewatched The Thing the other day and just kept thinking about how amazing of an actor the wolfdog Jed was in that movie so it lead to this idea.

[disneyprint]

Old Yeller

1974 storyteller LP re-issue

[virtchandmoir]

passionsynchrocamp: Le camp de développement a été un succès! C’était tellement de fun. Je me suis fait beaucoup de nouveaux amis et j’ai appris beaucoup de nouvelles compétences en patinage💕 Le camp de performance commence aujourd’hui!!!

Development Camp was a success! We had so much fun. Made lots of new friends and learned a lot of new skating skills 💕 Performance camp starts today!!!