#overstreet’s fan

[evilhorse]

Overstreet’s Fan ad (circa August 1996)

[vcod1n]

i see a lot of people talking about how they think neil decided/knew what he'd do in this scene here

but in all honesty i think he knew as early as this scene, and any moments prior to what we're shown in the film

regardless of what media may portray, from personal experience (though i cant speak for everyone), decisions such as neil's circumstances are not thought of lightly, and take an extended era of mentally depleting decision making to even seriously consider

look at him here, the tired look in his eyes as his father praises him only when he's finally compliant with mr. perry's persistent demands

only when his father leaves do we see him alleviate that drained look—however, he does so with this off putting smile, visibly not one with genuine comfortable intent,, its dissociative, uneasy; he's thinking of his dad ('s office)

and then he sits back and really thinks about it, sort of coming back to reality with the overall atmosphere of this scene itself … he's reconsidering (as one does), maybe not taking it as seriously since he's had these thoughts for so long

and so charlie and knox and meeks all step out, confronting him about it, and of course neil talks back about talking back and such, evidently a little jealous that they're comfortable in what their parents have laid out for them—what they're able to accomplish

he's envious because, to him, their free,, free in their choices, their future, and he wants that; yet the only way in his mind to obtain that, is through death

and here, in this part, when charlie mentions the annual, neil still replies in his harsh tone about how he "doesn't give a damn about any of it," which provokes this estranged, slightly confused look amongst the boys, deeming this as something out of character for neil

withdrawal from interests and goals is a very important sign if someone is experiencing ideation, and this is exactly what neil is doing—maybe this could percieved as simply brainwashed under his father's ideals but neil being neil (the neil who specifically went against his father's wishes for his acting passions) most likely would do this,, he himself is disconnecting.

in this final part, we see that smile again, the rest of my theorized context to it shown in the background with the expressions on each of the boys faces—this isnt like neil, and therefore they're worried

lastly, before it clips away, neil switches the subject in the height of its tension, an attempt to drag away his friends' attention from his unusual behavior

he doesn't want them to know—perhaps he himself doesn't want to know, but they all do, even if only on surface level

thank you for coming to my ted talk

[im-gonna-play-puck]

Charlie looking at Knox

[desire-mona]

nope, not letting this get labelled mature

[octaviasdread]

me and @ash5monster01 realising Taylor really meant the dead poets society with this album

i fear this might be her best easter egg

[puckspoetry]

SEND ME TO A PADDED ROOM. ETHAN HAWKE AND JOSH CHARLES WERE NOT IN THE FORTNIGHT MUSIC VIDEO.

[d-criss-news]

Darren Criss shares a funny story with Chord Overstreet from Glee During People Con’s #BFM, Darren Criss talked about his favorite song in #glee with Chord Overstreet and said with whom he stayed in touch from the cast.

[ash5monster01]

guys please remember that absolutely anyone is welcome to discover/watch Dead Poets Society. I understand your frustrations, I really do (if it actively doesn’t have anything to do with DPS plz stop using the tag) but we should not be gatekeeping this beautiful film. We should be welcoming people with open arms and teaching them about the beauty of it. I’ve been apart of this fandom for eight years. I’ve seen the highs and the lows. I’ve made posts that have gotten zero traction and posts that have gotten hundreds. We should be using this influx of new people as an opportunity to widen our fandom, not chase them out with torches and pitchforks.

[balu8]

Homage Comics

Overstree's Fan #15

Cover by Terry Moore, Brent Anderson, Paul Smith

[aylinhadtimeforthis]

I was looking at knox’s scenes to get photo reference for a drawing I’m doing and. this man pouts. SO MUCH. 😭 like I can’t get over him and his dumb chubby little face like he looks like a chipmunk he doesn’t even need someone to squish up his face he does it HIMSELF I can’t 

i need to reblog with photo evidence later

[cupids-fiction]

Dead Poets Banner Theory

I thought this was kinda obvious on my second watch, but I haven't seen anyone bring it up yet.

One of the very first shots of the film is the boys bringing out the 4 banners. It is clearly shown that Cameron is carrying tradition, Knox is carrying discipline, Neil, excellence, and Charlie, honour.

These obviously represent their character traits. Cameron is very traditional and rigid, Neil is always put on a high pedestal of excellence, and Knox lacks discipline when it comes to love.

What I find interesting is that when the boys walk out, Charlie is no longer there. Whilst it's probably just a random discrepancy, I'd like to think of it as him losing any remainder of his honour after his expulsion.

Later, they recite the altered four pillars. Cameron, travesty. Nothing goes his way, he's heartbroken. Charlie, horror. Self explanatory. Knox, decadence. He is incredibly self-indulgent and lives for pleasure and romance. Finally, Neil is excrement. I see it as quite simply, when you die your bowels get flushed out. Guess what damn happens to Neil.

Anyways that was all, I'd love to hear some thoughts on it! I have a ton more things I've noticed in a google doc so tell me if you'd like to see them I love analysing things :))

[peralton]

me, to neil : you're my favorite dead poet !

neil : cool.

neil : mine's charlie.

[depths-of-misery]

hehe

[desire-mona]

so as we all unfortunately know - josh charles is a proud zionist.

now i was never a particularly big fan of knox but that doesn't make it any less disappointing since dps is a huge comfort movie. but allow me to ease your (and my) grief by shoving an agenda in ur face:

matthew lillard as knox overstreet

hes the same age range as the rest of the boys (not gale) and he is FUCKING SILLY! can you envision it?

if you say anything about the watermark in the second img im mailing u a pipe bomb i cant find the og btw

[the-bisexual-and-damned]

knox would have LOVED top gun maverick and you can't convince me otherwise

[tortured-poet-of-thursday]

I’m actually the last person theyd want to watch dead poets society with BUT EVERY SINGLE ONE OF MY FRIENDS NEED TO WATCH IT

I need to force someone who has never seen Dead Poets Society to watch the movie with me just to feel something