#s1 e1 mothers and daughters

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Brigerton S1 Polin Rewatch

okay so I decided to rewatch Bridgerton bc I literally cannot get enough of polin, but I'm skipping most scenes that don't include pen or colin, this is S1. I'm just pointing out what catches my eye be it romantic or showing character. ❤️ will be something I think is related to polin. p.s. I have not read any of the books and I may put some speculation on meanings.

E1:

Pen calls her mother tasteless and tacless as LW, lmao

❤️when leaving the home, Eloise says hi to Pen across the st. and Colin looks over afterwards

❤️Colin stares at Penelope when she is presented to the Queen

LW says she doesn't like the alphabetical naming, and Portia calls LW out on writing a lot about the bridgertons

❤️Pen stares at Colin as he dances w/ another girl

Pen seems happy when Marina receives callers, I mean listen to LW dialogue about her

Portia tells them^ to bid farewell to "even Penelope" - she thinks of her at the bottom of her daughters

❤️Colin ignores Pen's sisters saying goodbye and goes straight to her to crack a joke, no nodding or curtsy or anything

❤️ Colin walks up to Pen at a ball, this time they do curtsy bc it's in society, she tries to get him to notice her dress but he says nothing (bc of Cressida)

❤️Colin denies Cressida a dance and takes Pen in front of her - Pen's first dance!

E2:

Colin is a jokesterrrr (first about Daphne's dress and then about "sticks")

Pen is the only one to go and check on Marina - she cares

Pen thought pregnancy came from cake, lmaooooo

Pen knows how to twist her words to please her mother

E3:

Pen is such a romanticccc and you can see it w/ Marina's situation

Pen goes to try to help Marina like Eloise tried w/ Daphne when Nigel was calling

E4:

Pen even offers to stay in for Marina

my boy Mr. Finch's first appearance! and later they flirt about cheese MY HEART - Pen seems to find it cute too

❤️again Colin goes to Penelope w/ no curtsy and make innapropriate jokes, I mean he sneaks behind her and says a joke w/ the intention to make her laugh - he looks for her reaction!!!!

❤️Colin looks at Pen, but she looks away!!! - who would look at someone like that, oh Colin you were bewitched before you even knew

❤️ Colin then talks about Marina to keep talking to Pen, he couldv'e walked away but decided to extend the convo!

❤️ poor Pen hearing about Marina hoping to entrap Colin, she tries to hard to softly disuade her

instead of saying anything about her feelings, Pen decides to pretend to try to sleep to kick Marina out of her room

Peneloise's first fight :(

Colin brings in his mother drunk lol - you can see how happy drunk she is w/ her little sensitive boy

Colin ends up helping Daphne - he is caring and sensitive towards her situation

E5:

❤️Pen meddles in Colin and Marina's convo, poor Pen seeing her crush courting someone else :(

❤️Pen keeps trying to disuade Marina from Colin and says it outloud

Peneloise angst

❤️Pen staresss at Marina and Colin

gentleman Colin - no kissing Marina, but proposes, he thinks he is so mature and doing the right/expected thing by society standards

E6:

Colin announces his engagement to Marina

❤️poor Pen being hurtful by said news

Anthony think Colin wants to get it on and thinks of him so young and immature with his actions and decisions

Colin says he is hurt in more ways than one when Anthony does not give him blessing - he cares so much of what others think of him

Violet and Colin have a heart to heart convo, and Colin says he is never taken seriously except by Marina - prob why he went to her bc he longs to be seen as such

Pen feels mocked and pitied by Marina? basically she cannot accept a compliment from her and is also mad w/ her by the whole Colin situation

Pen vs her sisters, never seem to have a moment of getting along or fitting in

Colin tries to sell Marina to his family, cracking a joke too

❤️Pen asks Colin for a word and he says "Pen, of course" - as if there is not even a need for her to ask bc he will always have a word w/ her, no hesitation

❤️unchaperoned and alone Pen tries to talk seriously but Colin cracks a joke and then sees her expression and apoligizes to let her talk

❤️Pen tells Colin that Marina is in love w/ someone else - not to her own benefit but to try to get Colin out of a marriage where he is not/ may not be loved

❤️Colin tells Pen she is good, while holding her hand??? - he sees how Pen tries to help him out but it's no matter to him bc he thinks he and Marina know each other so well, but knows Pen was just looking out for him

Colin aplogizes for his family's actions

Colin is such a romantic toooooooooo, he proposes getting eloped

Portia doesn't even care for Pen when she is supposedly sick, she probably has been disregarded most of her life

Pen proves Marina wasn't denied by George to try to end her engagement to Colin and for Marina's love?

❤️Pen worries about Colin being deceived, she knows Marina would be safe but she worries about Colin in the matter

Marina catches on and tells Pen that Colin does not even see Pen as a woman - which tbh is true at the moment bc Colin only sees her as "Pen" girl next door, sister's bestie, and someone he can joke with from childhood

Pen goes to Eloise and cries - now I read someone saying they thought this wasn't bc Colin was getting married or bc Marina called her out but bc she had used LW to hurt/expose someone she cared for, both Marina and Colin, Pen so thoughtful and knowing how harsh words can be just used LW to bring scandal to them in order to end the engagement, to prevent Colin being tricked into marriage

LW publishes Marina is with child and Colin was conned

E7:

❤️Colin's bedsheets are yellow? hmmm

Daphne checks on Colin, he thought he was in love and puts his heart before his brain, he also catches on something going on w/ Daphne - he is so observant on other's emotions and putting those first

Colin thought he was loved and is hurt that was a lie along w/ Marina's entire scam - Colin is emotional, and I don't mean in the way we think of but he shows emotions and is in tuned with his and with others, he again puts other's first as seen when if told the truth he would've married Marina

❤️even though her family is in scandal Pen asks about Colin

Pen finds Marina unconcious - still caring

E8:

Pen comes and checks on Marina, ready to care for her with water and a rag - still caring about her

❤️"one day he will see it" Marina to Pen about Colin

❤️Colin is singing and quiets when he sees Pen - was he just caught by surprise or shy of Pen seeing him in this state?

lol Philippa "did I lose it" - it being her dowry

❤️ Polin catching each others eye across the dance floor, he was ready and already marching to her and then she put her head down - my poor Pen, again no curtsy

❤️Colin acknowledges Pen was looking out for him in his best interests

❤️Pen was ready to declare her feelings for Colin

❤️Colin tells Pen he is leaving and tells it's bc of her bc she reminded him of who he is and what he wanted

❤️Colin asks her to dance, and she says no - he notices something in her saying no and stared at her leaving, whippppedddd before he knew

❤️Colin leaves but looks at Pen's home maybe???

❤️Pen ofc cries as Eloise comforts her about her father but she looks out the window to Colin - crying for both?

Pen is sad to see Marina leave too - someone who seemed to be closer to her than her sisters

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disclaimer! everyone in this series is of age and yes the cannon events are a tad bit off, I don't feel comfortable writing about such strong subjects with minors. thank you for understanding. this series DOES contain heavy themes of emotional abuse, mentioning of anxiety disorder, mentioning of eating disorders, drug use, and a bunch of other really heavy topics... please DO NOT read if sensitive to these issues.

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⤷ 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫

S1, E1: "Pretend you love me."

y/n comes home after spending the summer with her mom in France, away from her brothers but Voldemort has some news for her… whether she likes it or not.

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The daughter of Voldemort was finally coming home after 3 months away from home. She had stayed with her mom in France, exploring the country from deep cities to forests and greenery... of course, nothing lasts forever.

Here she is, sitting in the car that her father had ordered for her to pick her up from the airport, questioning "What if I hadn't come back?"

"Almost there, Ms. Y/N." The driver peaked in the rearview mirror, glancing at her numb expression.

She replied with a simple "Thank you."

It did feel nice to get away from magical London for a bit... but magical France? That was a dream. She'd give anything to go back right now, anything to not face her father.

When she first told her father about the plan to go stay with her mother all through the summer, he got angry. Of course, he was angry... his only daughter trying to broaden her horizons to see that this isn't the only life she could lead... harming muggle-borns, exterminating muggles?

When she was young, y/n definitely would've said "Yeah, muggles are terrible." but now that she grew up, and interacted with a few muggles, she understood that people shouldn't be judged based on their blood status. Of course, she'd never admit any of this... she couldn't defile the family name as "blood-traitors" when her father was the Dark Lord, and her brothers were next in line to take over the Death Eaters...

The car had pulled into the driveway of the house, and the driver set the car in park. "We're here, Ms. Y/N."

Again, a simple and concise "Thank you." escaped her lips as she had gotten out of the car.

“Ah! Y/N! Welcome home.” your oldest brother, Tom, came to greet you at the door. He must’ve seen the car pulling up in the driveway and rushed to get you. “How was your mom’s?”

“It was beautiful, really…” she replied, holding her arms out in a hug which he quickly reciprocated. “Where’s dad?”

“He’s with Tom, they went to talk to the Malfoys.” Mattheo said, dropping the hug. “Do you need help with your bags?”

The driver was unloading the trunk of the car, the suitcases were being pulled out… and then all of the feelings she tried to escape sunk back into her head and body.

“That’d be great, thank you.” she said, looking down at the graveled driveway and then up to the large, dark house.

“Go on up to your room, I’ll take care of it.”

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You turned on the light switch, only to find your room was exactly the same as you left it, ink and an unfinished letter sitting on your desk. The black bedsheets with matching pillows and blankets, along with a stuffed animal you had gotten at your first year at Hogwarts. The clothes that haven’t been traveled with still in your wardrobe. Your private bathroom still as glamorous as you had left it, the curtains were tied back with a silver rope.

You were back home and that meant only one thing… school was starting soon.

The feelings all set in again, the expectations that your father has of you is too much. He expects you to step up and lead the army of Death Eaters when he becomes unable to… meaning if the boy who lived defeated him… to be honest, that’s what you wanted. As cruel as it is to say, you wish Harry would’ve just killed him already… your life would be much easier.

Barely even an hour home and you already want to go back to France, you missed your mom. From everything you’ve heard about her from your father, you expected her to be a vile, evil, self centered woman with a wicked heart… but she was nothing like he described.

You closed your eyes and laid down on your bed, bundling yourself up in the comfort of your blankets that still had remnants of your perfume. Feeling like a hopeless child, you muffled your sobs into the plush fabric of the blankets, tears hitting your pillowcase.

The life you were born into has all been planned for you… no one had ever asked you what you wanted. You wanted to be different but now it seems like you’re stuck in this predicament… stuck in the hell that your father trapped you in and your brothers were stuck right there with you.

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THANK YOU SM FOR READING!!! 🩶🩶 i kinda ditched this series for a bit bcs i’ve been in my dr so much trying to get everything I can and put it into a series! I love u all sm and please please please reblog & follow bcs i’m gonna start posting more regularly <33

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hiii elly <3

kinda bored lately and wanted to watch something so came here for recs :) could be of any kind btw like movies, tv shows (any language)

also maybe not something from your top ten kdramas post lol i've already watched most of the shows on there

also how're you doing?

hope you're doing well <33

Hey girl hey! Thank you for asking, I'm doing well! Terribly busy, but on the whole things are good. How about you?

Oooh okay this is quite a thing to ask me, I'm going to get decision paralysis dhdvdvdg but let me think of some less-common things I can recommend!

Available on Prime Video.

The Surprise (2015). Also available on Tubi. After inking their own death warrants, an eccentric millionaire and distraught woman fall in love and find voiding their contracts isn't an option. Romance! Dark humor! The k-drama truck of doom, except it's a Dutch movie! (Disclaimer: I do not recommend watching this film if one is suicidal)

From Prada to Nada (2011). A modern Mexican-American adaptation of Sense and Sensibility that surprisingly really works?? The title is woeful but the movie is pretty darn good.

The Lady Vanishes (2013). Iris Carr is traveling across Europe by train when she befriends Miss Froy, an elderly English woman. But when she wakes up from a few hours' sleep, Miss Froy has vanished. As fellow passengers claim the lady never existed, Iris fights to discover the fate of Miss Froy - and prove that she's not going mad.

Love and Friendship (2016). Adaptation of Jane Austen's Lady Susan, starring Kate Beckinsdale. The main character is the definition of gaslight gatekeep girlboss, and the supporting characters are all just. so funny.

To Tell The Truth (1961). If you just want something to distract you that doesn't take a lot of thinking, old game shows are ideal. In this one, a celebrity panel tries to guess which of three strangers is the person they claim to be.

Masterpiece/PBS Passport Shows.

All Creatures Great and Small (since 2020). Season 4 currently airing. A feel-good (but unafraid to get real and sad) show about the misadventures of a country vet practice in Yorkshire.

Miss Scarlet and the Duke (since 2020). Season 4 currently airing. In 1880s London, the daughter of a private investigator decides to take over his detective business after his untimely death. Mystery series that also has just about the BEST opening titles ever.

Available on Tubi (which is free!)

Forever Young (1992). The movie where I realized that Mel Gibson was cute, actually. In 1939, a heartbroken Army pilot volunteers for a cryogenics experiment and wakes up in 1992, where he gets a second shot at love.

The Space Between Us (2017). On his first visit to Earth, a man born and raised on Mars bonds with a street-smart young woman while unraveling the mysteries of how he came to be. To quote my mutual Chris: "wanna cry? 🥰"

The Dick Van Dyke Show (1960s). Some of the stuff hasn't aged well, but this is still one my top favorite old sitcoms. All the characters are so fun and endearing. You probably won't want to sift through all five seasons, so my top episode recommendations are "The Curious Thing About Women" (s1 e16), "The Two Faces of Rob" (s2 e2), "That's My Boy??" (s3 e1), "Big Max Calvada" (s3 e9), "October Eve" (s3 e28), "My Mother Can Beat Up My Father" (s4 e1), "4 1/2" (s4 e7), "The Impractical Joke" (s4 e16), and "Coast to Coast Big Mouth" (s5 e1).

(I got a little too excited with those episode recs, oopsie 🤭)

The Surprise, like I mentioned.

I just found out that they have some episodes of The Flintstones and Tom and Jerry on Tubi, if you want some good nostalgic laughs.

Available on Netflix.

Love At First Sight (2023). Cute romance about taking a chance on a good feeling.

The Adam Project (2022). You've probably seen it, but I will mention it anyway! Time travel. Annoying and precocious 12-year-old child. Ryan Reynolds and Zoe Saldaña. Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo! FIVE STARS.

Trevor Noah: I Wish You Would (2022). The best Trevor Noah special, in my opinion. The curry story??? Iconic forever and ever.

The Full-Time Wife Escapist (2018). A woman takes a job as a housekeeper, but in order to stay in it, she and her boss agree to a contract marriage. If you've ever seen the k-drama Because This Is My First Life... This is the better version of that show, imo. The ML is suchhh a sweetheart.

Indian Matchmaking (since 2020). I never watch reality TV, so I don't know how I started seeing this show, but it's SO good and super bingeable.

Omg the Jurassic Park movies are on Netflix right now

Available on Hulu.

Wild Mountain Thyme (2020). It's a love story, and it's so silly and enjoyable. The resolution is just shdhfhshshsg

The Giver (2014). Jonas learns the secrets of the past, and the utopia he's grown up in begins to look more and more dystopian. Also, Taylor Swift is there for some reason.

Flamin' Hot (2023). It wasn't until I watched this that I realized how much I need movies about Mexican success stories in my life. File this under ✨inspirational✨

If you haven't yet watched The Artful Dodger (2023), you absolutely should. Come for the romance, stay for the absolutely bonkers, insane hijinks.

I barely started watching Timeless (2016), but it looks really fun and good. It's about time travel, unsurprisingly for me 🤭

Available on Disney+

Baby's Day Out (1994). A childhood CLASSIC of mine. The cuteness is just. so much. The humor is standard slapstick, but really fun, and the mom has some of the most gorgeous 90s outfits omggg

Hidden Figures (2016). I love this movie endlesslyyy. Awesome intelligent Black women overcoming the odds, space race setting, and even a side of cute romance.

The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019). Dare I say, best dog movie I've seen?

The Call of the Wild (2020). Another dog movie, with Harrison Ford. I don't remember much of it but I remember really enjoying it.

Milo Murphy's Law (2017–2018). Have you seen this follow-up to Phineas and Ferb? If you haven't, you need to. The comedy is so gold tier and the music slaps.

Delicacies Destiny (2022). I kind of stopped watching this c-drama about 1/3 of the way through, but I totally should pick it up again, and it's worth watching even if just for all the gorgeous food scenes.

And of course, anything from my top ten k-dramas that you haven't seen yet is an automatic recommendation 😌

This got. so long. I hope you find something here that you like and thank you for asking @milkteawithrusk!! This was so fun to put together! 🫶🏼

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S1-E1: A Lying Witch and a Warden Analysis

A Lying Witch and A Warden demonstrates one of the most crucial aspects of The Owl House; Getting across a lot of information in a short amount of time.

This is the first of what will hopefully, eventually, cover every episode of the series. At least for now, this will be about interpreting each episode on their own, as one would a short story, and seeing what it has to say.

The opening scene shows Luz remonstrated by her mother and principal for a chaotic presentation about her favorite book, conveying how her passion for fiction and creativity are in conflict with the expectations from authority figures in her life.

This episode hinges on key symbols, as is traditional good storytelling in the medium of 20 minute animated shows. Creators want to express what the character is going through visually, and create literal situations and objects to represent internal and abstract conflicts. Gravity Falls did this too, almost to a formula, in a way that I find useful as a baseline. But I digress.

The book the presentation was about, The Good Witch Auzora, is a symbol for everything positive and joyous about fantasy and fiction. Throughout the show, Luz embracing Auzora are linked to moments of empowerment, liberation, joy and freedom (see: NOW EAT THIS SUCKA!!!), whereas discarding it is meant to show Luz giving up, her depression and resigned conformity. Luz is emotionally attached to the book, and it played an important role in her development. We learn later in the show that the book was a gift from her late father, which both re-contextualizes the book as a link to her father, and subtextually states that her father understood and nurtured his daughter's creativity. What Auzora represents throughout the series is really rich, and I appreciate its symbolic use throughout the series.

The other main symbol in this episode is the Reality Check summer camp Camilla intends to send Luz to, which represents, quite blatantly, the pressure to fit in to the crowd, abandon uniqueness, whether inherent or purposeful, and keep one's creativity in check. This serves both as a plot device to explain why Luz can disappear from the human realm as well as symbolizing the main problem in Luz's life. In the climax of the episode, the Conformitorium is a parallel to Reality Check camp- the logical extreme of that idea, a literal dungeon where individuals are incarcerated for harmless but unconventional traits.

"None of you actually did anything wrong, you're just a bunch of weirdos... like me." / "Let this be a lesson to all of you: There's no place in society for you if you can't fit in."

The climax of the episode allows Luz to battle a literal manifestation of her conflict, and in doing so proves her belief of the intrinsic value of weirdness and sticking with other outcasts. She then literally chooses between the two symbols, freedom of expression and authenticity vs the conventional route and pleasing the people who don't understand her.

In summary, I think this episode showcases how effective metaphor and symbols can be in short form storytelling. It allows the audience to understand what meaningful decisions Luz is making in a simple and deliberate way.

In the first minutes of the episode, it's showed through montage and dialogue that Luz does not fit in with her peers due to her weirdness. I would say it is not just that Luz is "weird", but it's a combination of these personality traits: Out of the Box Thinking, Commitment to the Bit, and Lack of Social Awareness. She gets an idea ("what if I made a baby griffin model?"), commits to it completely ("well, it'll need spider breath to be anatomically correct- I should fill it with living spiders!"), and doesn't understand/see what will make others uncomfortable (this point is just apparent in the entire montage- she doesn't consider a spider infestation might upset her class, like how she doesn't understand flipping her eyelids will gross people out, because she's so interested in what she finds interesting about it).

So Luz uses the escapism of fiction to deal with her social ostracization, because it's an outlet that 1. aligns with her passionate interests and 2. is free of judgement.

I find one line that Eda says particularly interesting: "Every myth you humans have is caused by a little of our world leaking into yours." Initially, PARDON? The canon implications of that are astounding-- but taking it on a narrative level, this kind of means Luz literally stepped into fiction itself, the place where everything fantastical originated from. And this makes sense, as The Boiling Isles allows her to live out her dream of being a witch.

I want to say I'll get better at writing these as I go, but for now this post is like a test of concept. Future episodes will also have more to talk about, of course. But generally, if I can do this for every episode, I'll have a cohesive interpretation of the entire show on stand-by. That's the goal for this project- The Owl House is dense and deliberate, so by looking at it piece by piece, I can see look at what it says without holding a massive amount of information in my mind at once. It will probably take a long time, and probably with long gaps between.

DEVELOPMENT ART:

Interestingly, The Warden's went through a lot of different versions before his final design. They seemed to generally know they wanted a big, broad shouldered, looming guy, but look at all the different mask types and different fashion styles. I think the design + voice combo in the final episode was really effective, as imo he's a really memorable character for such a short appearance. And I think the simplified outfit makes more sense given what he represents.

Scene Art:

losing my mind at these. they're so intricate!! The Boiling Isles art has so much in it, it conveys what I appreciate about the setting- It's not just a random land of various fantasy elements disconnected, it's it's own world with it's own verisimilitude to uphold. The composition of these shots too, really just show the knowledge and skill of the artists on this show.

I also really like that the title of this episode, because yeah, Eda lies constantly in this episode, and I like that it's foreshadowed in the title. I think that's neat.

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Hey, everyone! Welcome to my channel! This is Tabitha Williams or Tabitha Williams heart. This video is from one of my stories, Melanie Blues. This is the full episode of Melanie Blues S1 E1: A New Adventure Awakens. Synopsis: Melanie Blues, daughter of Poseidon, is on a quest to defeat evil along the way, and to find out the disappearance of her mother with the help of friends. Will she succeed in time?

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Thoughts on Helluva Boss S2 E1:

Trigger Warning: Abuse (Physical, Mental, Emotional)

After watching Helluva Boss Season 2 Episode 1 The Circus, I can safely say:

Stella is the worst!

She tried to kill him, Because she hated him that much.

What the hell does she mean ‘Not Divorced’ Party?! I’m surprised he didn’t divorce her sooner. She tears him down, yells at him, Make it feel like everything is his fault, and that is not okay in the slightest. Stella actively makes him feel like he isn’t trying enough, but he is trying so hard.

Stolas gave the Goetia family what they wanted from that marriage: An heir. And that heir’s name is Octavia. 

Sadly she doesn’t see Octavia like her daughter or the heir to the Goetia throne. She doesn’t even refer to Octavia as her daughter, just an egg.

It now made sense why Stolas couldn’t tell Octavia back in S1 E2: Loo Loo Land. He didn’t know how to tell his daughter that the abuse has been going on even before the affair with Blitzo. He shielded her from it, because he didn’t want Octavia to see what her mother was truly like. 

I’m glad he stood up for himself, and I’m glad he stopped her from hitting him. It’s no wonder he was scared of the photo of her hitting somebody. I would be too.

Abuse is not okay. 

Stolas, is One of my absolute favorite characters in the series, and it feels so good to see him stand up for himself. It feels so good for him to finally stand up to those who have been hurting him. 

I’m so proud of him!

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Saturday, June 25th

EVE: Charles agreed to let us enhance his mind with a comprehensive knowledge of the law. WESLEY: Without asking us? GUNN: Mother, may I? FRED: Without telling us? GUNN: 'Cause I knew you guys would freak. Look, it's me here. They didn't evil me up. All I got stuck in my head was the law. And for some reason, a messload of Gilbert and Sullivan. EVE: Standard. Great for elocution.

~~Conviction~~

The Sunnydale Herald is looking for at least one new editor! Contributing to the Herald is a great way to get your Buffy on! Find out more here.

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Maybe by apachefirecat (Buffy/Spike, soft R/M)

I Am Not A Robot by Ifeelittoo21 (Buffy/Spike, E)

Reasons and Advice by glasswrks (Buffy/Willow, T)

“I missed you.” by nympheta (Spike/reader, M)

Comfort in Silence by sandy_s (Buffy/Spike, PG)

Raindrops by Dusty (Buffy/Spike, PG)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Centrality, Chapter 5 by shatteredstar (Xander/Harry Potter/Methos, Harry Potter and Highlander crossover, M)

Drusilla's Soul, Chapter 25 (complete) by DarkJanet (Angelus/Drusilla, Digimon and Blade crossover, M)

The Slayer and the Blinder, Chapter 22 by StoryQueen (OC Slayer, Peaky Blinders crossover, M)

Keeping Up With the Scoobies, Chapter 13 by Takara_Phoenix (Buffy/Spike, T)

Adaptations, Chapter 31 by Echo126 (Buffy/Faith, E)

Alternating Skies and, of course, the Hellmouth, Chapter 28 by Popsy (Buffy/Spike, E)

Sandy Places in Tomorrow, Chapter 18 by Raihne (Xander/Spike, M)

Yellowstone Protector, Chapter 5 by Buffyworldbuilder (Buffy, Yellowstone crossover, G)

The Contest of Champions, Chapter 14 by Aragorn_II_Elessar (Scoobies, Angel Team, multiple crossovers, G)

Stray, Chapter 7 by Feanix88 (Buffy/Spike, M)

Brotherly Love, Chapter 8 by TheologyDiscography (Lindsey/Eliot Spencer, Leverage crossover, E)

Different Lives, Chapter 3 by BuffyBot3000 (Faith & Tara, T)

Bad Bad Angel: The Beginning, Chapter 2 by TheologyDiscography (Angel/Drusilla/Spike, Xander/Spike, Harry Potter crossover, M)

Something Borrowed, Chapter 2 by Kyzaiah (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Stray, Chapter 7 by Feanix88 (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only)

Anything We Want, Chapters 16-17 by scratchmeout (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Sons and Daughters of Sineya, Chapter 21 by dogbertcarroll (Scoobies, Chronicles of Narnia crossover, FR18)

Anything We Want, Chapters 1-3 by scratchmeout (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Images, Audio & Video]

S1 E1 - Welcome To The Hellmouth In the Bronze by Hastily Drawn Buffy (Giles & Buffy, worksafe)

Chosen three sheningans part2 by space-sheep08 (Buffy, Kendra, Faith, worksafe)

Fanvid: louisa (buffy x angel, giles x jenny) by Celia

Fanvid: Spike | Good Guy - Boyz II Men by PRIYA PINEAPPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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21 times Jane and Jacqueline from the Bold Type gave each other their heart (part 1)*

*I wanted to create a Janequaline gif museum of art and 10 wasn't enough. Part 2 is here.

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I have been so struck with Jane and Jacqueline from the Bold Type. I can't believe how little their relationship has been analysed. They have one of the deepest connections out of all the couples on the show and I can’t unsee their burning love for each other. Most of their interactions (at least in seasons 1-3) are sensual, captivating, complex and honest. In scenes where Jane wants to be sick from nerves from being around Jacqueline, I WANT TO BE SICK FROM NERVES. Their chemistry is that deep-rooted and bloody dreamy.

They push each other out of their comfort zones, call each other out when they need to, and live in full love and respect for one another. Oh and every time they are around one another, you can just tell they want to fuck.

And here's the thing.

If Jacqueline was a male character, there is no doubt their relationship would be seen as romantic, heart-stopping and so, so, so sexual. They would be end-game.

I find this so frustrating.

Why can't Jacqueline and Jane be an actual thing, in an actual mainstream tv show? Why can't they normalise and celebrate relationships with two consensual women with an age gap, who love each other and are attracted to one another? Why are older women in shows deemed as nothing but ‘mother figures’, even when faced with dialogue such as "I want to live up to your expectations SEXUALLY" shows their dynamic is not purely platonic?

It's like as soon as women reach a certain age, they are portrayed as one dimensional - motherly, sexless characters in no way capable of being in a romantic relationship with a younger woman. (Jacqueline literally oozes sex and Jane is obsessed by her, so this couldn't be further from the truth.)

Beneath the surface, Jane and Jacqueline's relationship is so much more than a simple platonic mentorship with mother/daughter vibes. I don't think the show writers anticipated how strong their chemistry would be. It’s like the writers went half-way with it, giving the flirtation and longing looks between them without allowing it to happen because Jacqueline can only ever be a mother / mentor.

I wanted to write this post because we deserve female romantic relationships with healthy age gaps like theirs in mainstream media, on a show which champions all different types of relationships. Their relationship is important and it should be seen.

Together, Jane and Jacqueline’s potential to be two gay queens is SO real, it hurts. So, here's the moments they showed that, and gave their heart to each other (part 1).

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1. Jacqueline refuses a phone call from Beyonce, in favour of staring at Jane with her mouth open. She's literally like, nah I'll call her back, i'm not done at making Jane reveal her soul to me. Special shout out to "No shit, Andrew", still one of the best lines ever. (S1, E1)

2. Jane submits one of her first articles, and Jacqueline tells her "It's excellent" while staring at her like she's her whole Earth and Jupiter and Mars and Solar system with spitting asteroids everywhere. (S1, E1)

3. Jane is nervous every time she's alone with Jacqueline. She has hypertension and just lets everything slip out. E.g. the classic confession: "I want to live up to your expectations sexually."

The sexual tension in this scene - r.i.p honeys, don't resurrect me. (S1, E2)

4. Jacqueline calls Jane late at night and they talk about her difficulty writing an article about never having an orgasm. The most mumsy convo ever riiight = no.

And yet... Jacqueline holds on to every word she says. (S1, E2)

5. Jacqueline constantly has to set professional boundaries with Jane, reminding her that she is her boss. This because a) In the beginning, Jane is kinda the most unruly and shit employee in existence and b) Their tension is cuttable via a knife. Daddy Jacqueline wants to keep her close, but not too close. (Every season, every scene)

6. Jacqueline invites Jane round to her posh gaff, and they sit on the sofa telling each other they love each other with their cute emotional retinas and hand holding. She also met her dog. (And hubby + kids but the dog is most significant.) (S1, E6)

7. Jane pitches Jacqueline a butt facial article, where she says "I am very interested in butt facials", and tells her she'd actually get one to write it. Jacqueline suddenly can't remember how to breathe and her ice cool exterior goes to shit. (S1, E8)

8. Jacqueline sees Jane laughing with Pinstripe, steps out of her office and says, "Jane, we need to talk." The territorial tigress will see you now. (S1, E9)

9. The whole scene of actual SEX GAZES where they are standing by the elevators, and it is unclear whether Jacqueline saw Jane's notebook with her Incite/Scarlet pros & cons list that she left in her office.

You cannot tell me Jacqueline's look there isn't a 'come to bed with me now' look. What is she saying if not that?!?! I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT ELSE IT COULD BE. (S1, E9)

10. Jane finally tells Jacqueline she is leaving Scarlet and she cannot hide how heartbroken she is. She looks like she is internally crumbling.

When she finds out Pinstripe cheated on her she looks 99% less bothered than this. Scarlet & Jacqueline are the actual loves of her life. (S1, E10)

I'll never forget working for you.

See you in part 2 where we can all collectively cry some more about how perfect they are.

[papermoonloveslucy]

ELIZABETH TAYLOR

February 27, 1932

Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor was born on February 27, 1932, in Hampstead Garden Suburb, London. She received dual British-American citizenship at birth, as her parents were United States citizens. The family lived in London during Taylor's childhood. In early 1939, the Taylors returned to the United States due to fear of impending war in Europe.

In California, Taylor's mother (a former stage actress) was frequently told that her daughter should audition for films. She made her screen debut in There’s One Born Every Minute (1942). She was ten years old. Two years later she played the leading role in National Velvet.  This launched a meteoric film career that won her two Oscars (1961 and 1967). 

Lucille Ball first met Elizabeth Taylor in an arranged ‘set visit’ during the shooting of 1953′s The Long, Long Trailer.  After that, they appeared twice on the same television shows, but did not share screen time. 

“’A Star Is Born’ World Premiere” (1954) ~ a live television broadcast of the red carpet interviews before film’s world premiere. 

“Sunday Showcase: A Tribute to Eleanor Roosevelt on Her Diamond Jubilee” (1959)

Although she started appearing on television in the early 1950s, her scripted TV debut came in 1970 when Lucille Ball invited her to appear (along with her priceless engagement ring and her actor husband, Richard Burton) on a very special episode of “Here’s Lucy” titled “Lucy Meets the Burtons” (HL S3;E1).  

For this show, a special Guest Star credit was created. Liz got top billing!    Although this episode kicked off the third season, it was filmed much later and moved up as the season premiere airing on September 14, 1970. 

It ultimately became CBS’s highest rated show on the air for the 1971-72 television season.  It was also the best remembered episode of the entire series.

This show’s plot was built around the real-life publicity achieved when Richard Burton bought his wife Elizabeth Taylor a 68 carat Cartier diamond ring worth over a million dollars. Property Master Ken Westcott created two replica rings for the medium and long shots which were crafted from chandelier crystals. Although he wanted to keep one after the shoot, Ball took one and Taylor took the other.

 A thirty minute documentary film “Lucy Meets the Burtons: A Comedic Gem” was included on DVD release of “Here’s Lucy” season 3. It includes interviews with Lucie Arnaz, Carole Cook, and behind the scenes footage.

Although this was their first and last time acting together, Taylor and Ball appeared on several television specials together, although they usually did not share screen time. 

“Dinah!” (1977) ~ Dinah Shore interviews the First Ladies of Entertainment. Taylor is interviewed via remote telephone connection. 

“Happy Birthday, Bob” (1978) ~ 75th birthday salute to Bob Hope at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Taylor talks about the previous evening’s reception featuring President Jimmy Carter and reads a message from Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Taylor talks about Hope’s contributions to the USO.

“General Electric's All-Star Anniversary” (1978)

“Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny” (1982) ~ Bob Hope takes a look back at the beautiful and funny women he has worked with over the years. 

“Bob Hope's Unrehearsed Antics of the Stars” (1984)

“Bob Hope's High-Flying Birthday” (1987)

Elizabeth Taylor’s personal life was no less dramatic than her on screen roles. She was married eight times to seven men, marrying Richard Burton twice. 

Larry Fortensky (1991-1996)

John Warner (1976-1982) 

Richard Burton (1975-1976) 

Richard Burton (1964-1974) 1 child

Eddie Fisher (1959-1964) 

Mike Todd (1957-1958, his death) 1 child

Michael Wilding (1952-1957) 2 children

Conrad Hilton (1950-1951)

Taylor’s later years were spent doing philanthropic work, concentrating on AIDS and LGBTQ rights. Following her conversion to Judaism, Taylor became an active supporter of Jewish and Zionist causes. 

In 2000, Taylor was designated a dame, the female equivalent of knight, on the queen's coveted New Year's list of titles and awards.

"Well, I've always been a 'broad.' Now it's a great honor to be a dame!"

Dame Elizabeth Taylor died on March 23, 2011 of congestive heart failure at age 79. 

TAYLOR MADE! 

Although she may not have appeared, Elizabeth Taylor’s name was mentioned on Lucille Ball’s sitcoms many times. 

In “Lucy is Matchmaker” (ILL S2;E27 ~ May 25, 1953) Elizabeth Taylor’s name is not mentioned, but her face is quickly seen on camera on the cover of a magazine in a newsstand!  

Although her name is never stated, Elizabeth Taylor was clearly one of the influences when Lucy donned “The Black Wig” (ILL S3;E26 ~ April 19, 1954). Taylor sported short dark hair throughout much of the 1950s, including in her latest film at the time, The Girl Who Had Everything. Instead, Lucy gives Italian actresses like Gina Lollobridgida and Anna Magnani the credit. 

In “Ricky’s Movie Offer” (ILL S4;E6 – November 8, 1954) Lucy and Ethel accidentally knock out talent scout Ben Benjamin. Lucy revives him and tries to act casual, as if in mid-conversation. “Do you mean to tell me that Elizabeth Taylor looks just as pretty off screen as she does on?”

In “Hollywood Anniversary” (ILL S4;E24 ~ April 4, 1955) the list of celebrity guests supposedly coming to Lucy’s anniversary party includes Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Wilding, her second husband. 

Incredibly (or perhaps legally), Liz Taylor’s name IS NOT explicitly mentioned in “Lucy Plays Cleopatra” (TLS S2;E1 ~ September 30, 1963) although the premise was clearly influenced by the smash hit film that came out that same year starring Taylor as Cleo. She was the third to play the Egyptian queen on film, after Theda Bara (1917) and Claudette Colbert (1934).  

In “Lucy Goes to a Hollywood Premiere” (TLS S4;E20 ~ February 7, 1966) one of Lucy’s rare movie magazines has a (fictional) article titled “Marriage is Not for Me” (supposedly) written by Elizabeth Taylor when she was 12 years old! By that time, Taylor’s love life was fodder for Hollywood gossip mongers and tabloids. 

In “Lucy Dates Dean Martin” (TLS S4;E21 ~ February 14, 1966)  Eddie Feldman (Dean Martin) says that while Lucy is attractive, she is no Liz Taylor. Or Gina Lollobrigida. Or Brigitte Bardot.

In “Lucy and the Starmaker” (TLS S6;E4 ~ October 2, 1967), after singing for Lucy, Tommy (Frankie Avalon) says he never thought he had more than an average voice. Lucy replies “if that is an average voice Elizabeth Taylor is an average housewife.”  

In “Lucy and Robert Goulet” (TLS S6;E8 ~ October 30, 1967) Lucy Carmichael says she once entered an Elizabeth Taylor look-alike contest and never even heard from them!

In “Lucy and the Lost Star” (TLS S6;E22 ~ February 26, 1968) starring Joan Crawford, Lucy says that “Mr. Mooney wouldn’t lend a dime to Richard Burton even if he left Elizabeth Taylor as collateral.”

In “A Date For Lucy” (HL S1;E19 ~ February 10, 1969) Lucy and Mary Jane fantasize about dream dates for an upcoming soiree. They mention Richard Burton, but add that Elizabeth Taylor wouldn’t approve. 

In “Lucy the Stunt Man” (TLS S4;E5 ~ October 18, 1965), Mr. Mooney jokingly says that he’s testing for the male lead in Liz Taylor’s next picture!

In “Lcuy Goes on Her Last Blind Date” (HL S5;E16 ~ January 8, 1973), when Vanda is trying on the engagement ring Ben gave Lucy, she says “Liz Taylor, eat your heart out.”  

In “Milton Berle is the Life of the Party” (HL S6;E19 ~ February 11, 1974) Elizabeth Taylor is just one of the more than 15 celebrity names mentioned! 

[soofoo-s]

S1/E1

S2/E5

like mother like daughter :,)

the cinematic parallel <3

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Fight Me

S1 E1

OK, here’s a little bit of a backstory…

Mayumi is the daughter of pro hero’s Spirit and Blackout. Her parents have been together since they attended UA together, they were the perfect match. Complete opposites they balance each other out.

Even though they’re both pro hero’s, Spirit doesn’t usually fight villain’s like Blackout does, she uses her light manipulation more for healing and defending. Blackout uses his quirk for fighting, when they get called together, they make a great team for that reason.

Their love for each other is very real, and miraculously, Mayumi has both quirks. Light and dark manipulation. She has learned her mother’s abilities and is constantly training with her father; her light quirk came almost as a more natural extension.

Her dark side she must work on a little more, only because her father’s quirk requires a lot of strength and control.

It’s easy to get tangled with the darkness and lose yourself a bit, it’s a very overpowering quirk. Mayumi is very strong willed though, she’s level headed and down to earth. Training with her father has helped shape their bond.

Mayumi takes mostly after her mother appearance wise but when it comes to her personality it’s mostly her father.

Which causes her to be a very formidable opponent for any challenger, she is realistic to know she isn’t the best, but confident enough to know she has what it takes to get there.  

Growing up Mayumi was raised to be kind and helpful to others, although she is very introverted and usually quieter and observant, she has no problem speaking up when its needed.

Mayumi is somewhat acquainted with Bakugou Katsuki and Midoriya Izuku, they went to the same school but those two were in a different class than her. Nonetheless she was always friendly to Midoriya, Bakugou on the other hand she usually tried to ignore.

It’s hard especially when he needlessly bullies Izuku and challenges Mayumi all the time.

They’ve had normal days believe it or not, her and Bakugou, but those moments would end when he saw Midoriya or his other friends. Then he would start yelling and acting like an animal and she would just leave at that point.

She had a better friendship with Midoriya, but there was always a disconnect because Midoriya never got his quirk, it’s not a problem for Mayumi because she has known him for so long but he distances himself from time to time.

Anyway that’s it really, Mayumi will grow more in the future, for now she’s pretty simple. Just how she likes it.

Back story done

“So that’s it? I don’t need to take the entrance exam?” Mayumi asked her father at the table during breakfast. It was the last day of school and her parents just told her about some recommendation that allows her into U.A. for the hero course.

“That’s right, we still want you to take the written exam to make sure you’ve kept up on your studies, but you’ve been judged and evaluated by the faculty there and they recommended you.” Her father stated. Mayumi thought back to a few times when her and her father were training together she remembered seeing unfamiliar faces a couple of times, just watching for a little and then just leaving.

“So that explains that.” She mumbled to herself. “What?” her dad questioned. She perked up and shook her head. “Nothing, just thinking out loud.”

“Mayumi” her mother cut in this time, with a serious tone as well. They both looked at her and waited for her to continue. Mayumi confused from the sudden change in attitude.

“Just because this offer is being given to you doesn’t mean everything in life will work that way, you need to use this opportunity to prove yourself. Your studies come first always, and you will be expected to train harder and give more of yourself. This line of work is not easy and you won’t make it if you slack off.” She said seriously. Mayumi sighed. “When do you know me to slack off?” she said with slumped shoulders. “She’s right, people are going to come at you thinking we got this for you and that you didn’t work for it, you need to constantly show you deserve to be there just the same as anyone else.” He said. Mayumi just nodded.

She wasn’t one to disappoint her parents, not them, and she understood what they were getting at.

That’s what people do when they see someone get a boost, they assume you didn’t work for it even if you sold your soul to get there.

“Why do you want to be a hero?” her dad asked, she looked at him a little surprised and then looked down when she started thinking about it. “Whatever your answer is, remember it, hold on to it. The reason you have, is what will help you get through the hardest obstacles that you’re going to be up against.” He said.

“I will. I’ve got to go, I love you guys!” she said getting up and heading out the house. She always walked to school, sometimes with Izuku but she didn’t see him yet.

Mayumi was thinking about training, and what U.A. might be like when someone bumped into her almost knocking her over. “Ah!” she shouted at the sudden impact. “Sorry Mayumi!!” when she looked up it was Midoriya. “Why are you running?” she yelled at him as he didn’t stop. “There’s a villain in town! Gotta go!” he waved as he continued running towards commotion.

She just shook her head, “Idiot, he’s always running INTO trouble. He’s going to get himself in some kind of trouble. one of these days.” She mumbled continuing to school.

Mayumi was just sitting in class scribbling on paper bored. The teacher was talking to some student about quirks and different jobs and opportunities. They have already done the aptitude tests every third year had to take. The teacher said it was pointless since many people would just try and be hero’s anyway.

She decided to lay her head down and rest, she can at least fall into a light sleep until lunch. She did manage to drift into a dream state before hearing her phone vibrate in her bag. She opened her eyes and reached in her bag, it was an alert message.

Quickly getting up out of her seat she rushed out of the classroom, it wasn’t a big deal since everyone was just relaxing and talking. She went to the gym where it was empty and played the message.

ALERT:

Spirit and Blackout are summoned due to criminal activity in the east district of the city. Three villains have been reported to be causing destruction to local businesses in the area. Please assist the local authorities in apprehending the villains.

Mayumi starred at the phone for another moment waiting, then it came in.

Mom: hey

She started the response. She texted back that she got the alert as well and that she would be fine.

Dad: we shouldn’t be long, we’ll see you tonight for dinner, I’m cooking!

She smiled and shook her head. She put the phone back in her bag and turned back towards class.

Her parents set up for her to receive the same alerts they do so she always knew where they were in case they couldn’t reach out. She didn’t mind it though, some days it was lonely, but that is the worst of it.

They always made up for it, honestly, Mayumi was super grateful for her parents. It didn’t matter that they were pro hero’s they were great parents at the end of the day.

She wanted to be a hero for them, she wanted to be like them, better even. She wanted to be a good hero so they can relax and enjoy themselves, like they let her enjoy her life. She wants to make them proud.

“All their hard work will be worth it, I swear it.” She mumbled to herself.

She was in a better mood now, a small smile on her face. She was walking past Izuku and Katsuki’s class when she heard Katsuki shouting like always. ‘Does he ever get tired of his own voice?’  she thought to herself listening to the sound of yelling.

She inched forward and watched the class through the window on the door, although everyone was busy listening to Katsuki that nobody noticed her.

“That’s why I’m getting into U.A. because I’m going to be the best!” Katsuki claimed standing on the desks. The teacher cut in, “Ah yes, Midoriya didn’t you want to go to U.A. as well?” a small gasp escaped her lips.

The whole class got silent and looked at Izuku, they all busted out laughing and picking on him. She didn’t realize it but her hands balled into fists. Why couldn’t they just leave him alone?

She was fed up with the bullying and when she heard Katsuki’s voice she used her quirk to manipulate the shadow under his desk and move it causing him to crash on to the floor. The classroom erupted in laughter and she nodded in satisfaction and walked back to her own classroom.

When she got back to her seat she texted Izuku.

Mayumi: wanna walk home together after school?

Izuku jumped when he felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. While the class was busy laughing at Katsuki he took the opportunity to check it real fast.

It was a text from Mayumi, he blushed a little. They’ve always been good friends, but her quirk is so strong, he always felt so insignificant compared to her. Almost like he wasn’t good enough to be her friend, he would always be in her shadow because he had no quirk.

He shook the thoughts out of his head, he knew not to think like that about Mayumi. She was always there for him and genuinely nice, they were friends, real friends.

Izuku: Yeah! That would be great!

He was almost satisfied with leaving things at that, but when he looked up and saw Kacchan shouting at another student, his spine shivered at the thought of him and Mayumi running into each other.

Izuku: I’ll meet you in your classroom

Mayumi: Ok I’ll see you later

Izuku sighed a breath of relief, he thought back to when they were all friends at one point when they were younger.

“Guys! I can’t see! Its too dark!” a younger Izuku wined as he sat still crying. Then a moment later Katsuki came out from hiding and made small sparks to make light so his friend wasn’t scared. Katsuki smirked for a second but then a bright light came out of nowhere and both kids looked in its direction and saw Mayumi holding her hand out while it glowed.

She smiled and walked up to them. Izuku cheered and jumped, “Yeah Mayumi you’re so awesome!” he said making her bashfully smiled and rub her head. Katsuki just crossed his arms and pouted.

At the end of the day Mayumi was sitting at her desk packing her books and waiting for Izuku to show but after a little she realized he must have gotten held up.

She walked out into the hallway to start heading out when she heard a familiar sound…

[spongeguyandlelouchvibridankia]

SpongeGuy Reviews Every Disney Channel Sitcom Ever!: Good Luck Charlie (1.1): “Study Date”

Welcome to the first review of this mad series! I will literally review every single disney sitcom (and in a different series, animated shows), and we start off with Good Luck Charlie, a show that stepped in at the beginning of the 2010′s to start off a replacement decade for previous sucesses (Hannah Montana, Suite Life, That’s So Raven and Wizards of Waverly Place).

The show centers on your typical family unit, The Duncans (Teddy the only sane MC, PJ the doofus eldest brother, Gabe the attention seeking middle child, Bob the sitcom dad and Amy the only sane mom), now that the arrival of baby Charlie aims to shake up their lives even more. Typical sitcom fodder, but as you will see, I was genuinely impressed by the pilot, which tbf was written for familes and not children.

Now, how will I do this? Well, I will split my review into 3categories: Comedy, Characters, and Story and Heart in one. Each one will have out of 5 stars rankings, leading to a score of sorts, followed by being ranked in a few lists: Every episode, every show, every character.

Yeah, a little confusing, but we’ll get the hang of it!

Now, let’s review this thing before i get back to my senses!

Summery:

When Amy Duncan returns to work as a nurse, she tells her family to stay at home, but is obviously worried about her husband Bob's ability to take care of their baby daughter Charlie. Bob assures her everything will be fine at home, and her teenage daughter Teddy, whose study date at the library is canceled because of this, goes against Amy's wishes and invites her date Spencer to come to their house. Her older brother PJ is trying to have a jam session with his best friend Emmett and her younger brother Gabe is feeling as if everyone is forgetting about him and goes to Mrs. Dabney's house to eat her food. Meanwhile, Bob slips and falls down the stairs with Charlie in his arms, whom he catches when he reaches the bottom, and Teddy has to take care of Charlie while PJ drives Bob to the hospital.

Thanks Wikipedia!

Anyway, let’s dissect this shit!

COMEDY: 3 Out of 5

I mean, this isn’t some comedy masterclass, so I wasn’t going to give such a great score, but that doesn’t mean it was bad! Comedy is subjective, of course, so my taste will be different to others. And while some jokes were standard sitcom fodder and toilet jokes with the baby, I appreciated the amount of snarky humor that would be present in a family like this! A lot of the jokes were sort of fun and entertaining (including a surprisingly good scene where PJ has to pretened to be a doctor when at the hospital with Bob) and well, I found it breezy and light! So 3 out of 5 seems fair!

CHARACTERS: 5 Out of 5

I KNOW, RIGHT? I didn’t expect to like this cast a lot, and halfway through I would have given 2 out of 5 stars, but towards the end (i’ll explain more in the moral section), the cast really began to shine, and I enjoyed the believable chemistry they had together!

Let’s go one by one with them:

Teddy is the MC, and she’s your average Disney MC girl; she just wants to hang with the cute boy she has a study date with. What I liked was that she is realistic: One scene she’ll be a good big sister, truly trying her best, another scene she’s understandably annoyed, and she even ends her first video message to Charlie with what is basic frustration with her family! I found her relatable, without the fake veneer most of these teen sitcom characters are, so yeah, pretty good!

PJ is the doofus brother, and the one that surprised me most! He felt at first like your regular moron brother in these, and he was my least favorite until the second half, where a bunch of good jokes as he pretends to be a doctor, the reveal that he is a nice idiot rather than a mean one, and the moral I will get to later, all added to him being a surprisingly good character, and one I look forwards to seeing more of!

Gabe is the attention seeker, and I am not loving him, but he has potential! His feelings could be explored well if the show keeps up it’s interesting writing, and since the actor is in two other shows I have to review (Mighty Med and Lab Rats: Elite Force) then he better be pretty fucking good!

Amy is the only sane mom, and while we didn’t see much of her, I liked her brutal honesty about her family and what a mess they are, as again i will soon address!

This leaves Bob, since Charlie really isn’t a character yet. He’s the sitcom dad, but with a twist: there are consequences to his actions and he admits that he is a horrible father and he needs to improve. That really impressed me, since most of those dads have zero self awareness, so this might... Work?

There are two other characters, a Clyde McBride before Clyde McBride and a Boy of the week, i honestly don’t care enough to talk about them. But the family was so well written I had ti give full marks!

But of course, characters aren’t enough: What’s the story and moral like, and why did they add so much?

STORY AND HEART: 5 OUT OF 5 STARS

Most sitcoms have 2-3 plots that revolve around each other, but only maybe relate to each other in the end, and share zero thematic tissue. Most family sitcoms are messued up as shit and never acknowlege that.

Not this one: The main plot is Teddy’s study date, and for most of the run time, the sub plots (Bob’s incompetence and injury, PJ’s seeming ignorance, Gabe’s feelings of abandonment, Amy’s absence) all feed into Teddy’s frustrations that all really stem from Charlie’s entrance into her life changing everything, meaning any and all plans are in danger of not happening, and responsibility is present more than ever.

This comes to an almost beautiful head in a scene towards the end with Bob, PJ and Amy: What starts as your usual snark bait of a father sucking at his job and a mother chewing him out turns into a surprisingly beautiful and dare I say, raw and real scene, where PJ says that despite Bob and Amy’s failings as parents the kids turned out sort of all right, that they will all share Charlie’s caretaking, and help each other out, and finishing with, believe it or not, a statement of sharing the blame if they fail Charlie. This is not ONCE undercut with a joke, and of all characters it is the idiot of the family saying this. I found this so complelling I had to give 5 stars. THIS is how you do it, and if this show keeps this up, it will stay high up in these rankings!

FINAL SCORE: 13 OUT OF 15 STARS

“Study Date” does what all disney sitcoms should: Have a meaningful message while never forgetting to entertain and be funny, and it does so! I was genuinly impressed and entertained, and I look forwards to the rest of this show!

LISTS:

EVERY SHOW RANKED:

1. Good Luck Charlie

EVERY EPISODE RANKED (GOOD LUCK CHARLIE):

1. “Study Date” (S1 E1)

EVERY EPISODE RANKED (IN GENERAL):

1. “Study Date” (Good Lick Charlie)

EVERY CHARACTER RANKED (GOOD LUCK CHARLIE):

1. PJ Duncan

2. Teddy Duncan

3. Gabe Duncan

4. Bon Duncan

5. Amy Duncan

6. Charlie Duncan

7. Spencer Walsh

8. Mrs. Dabney

9. Emmett

EVERY CHARACTER RANKED (IN GENERAL FOR SITCOMS):

1. PJ Duncan

2. Teddy Duncan

3. Gabe Duncan

4. Bon Duncan

5. Amy Duncan

6. Charlie Duncan

7. Spencer Walsh

8. Mrs. Dabney

9. Emmett

EVERY THEME SONG RANKED:

1. “Hang In There Baby” (Good Luck Charlie)

Next time, I review Lilo and Stitch The Series Episode 1, and for sitcoms it’s Pair of Kings (OH GOD)

SEE YA NEXT TIME!

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Plot Events - S1 E1

WINTER IS COMING

General summary of season one episode one with Rosalind’s involvement. I have yet to fully write out the first chapter, this is the outline, and there are some changes to the show canon by adding book content. 

Rosalind Stark, age 17, is with her twin brother Robb, half brother Jon (age 17), and young brothers Brandon (age 10) and Rickon (age 6) as they practice their archery skills within the range of Winterfell's courtyard. Rosalind is not required to be with her younger sisters Sansa (age 13) and Arya (age 11). It was starting to snow as the temperature had finally dropped low enough for the frost to stick. Arya makes no appearance shooting the arrow, instead Rosalind fires it after Bran's struggles and her brothers teasing her to do better. Upon Ser Rodrik Cassel's message to Lord Eddard Stark that the scouts had discovered a deserter from the Night's Watch, Rosalind asks her father if she may ride out with them. Lady Catelyn Stark protests her daughter's request and says that an execution is no such place for a lady. Along with debating with Ned about having Bran go at such a young age. Rosalind counters with that she did not care to watch the beheading but that she just wanted to ride out with them. Begrudgingly, on the notion that she will not be present for the execution Catelyn approves. While her father's riding party attends the death of the deserter Rosalind takes to exercising her horse around the surrounding hills with the greater snow fall. When they all rejoin each other with the surrounding guards Robb suggests that he race Jon to see who is the better rider. The two of them take off and Rosalind stays behind riding inline with her father. Her father asks her with surprise why she is not partaking and Rosalind explains that she felt they should have a head start. He chuckles a small amount as she takes off. She too then spurs her horse on and flies across the land to overtake her brothers. Ned recalls the day when Catelyn found out her daughter had been riding a stallion and the uproar the ensued. A few months later and no one could tell now the sex of Rosalind's mount by the way she handled it.

Rejoining the party Rosalind is present when the dead stag is found mangled on the road and follows to the direwolf mother and her seven pups. She picks a female grey and white pup who she names Aurora. She helps Robb and Jon carry the seven pups back to Winterfell (she holds Aurora, Nymeria, and Lady while Jon carries Ghost and Summer and Robb brings Grey Wind and Shaggydog). Upon arriving back at Winterfell she sends for Sansa, Arya, and Rickon to introduce them to their new companions. The omen Jon predicted of the House Stark sigil being the Direwolf and there are seven pup total, four males and three females with one male representing Jon as an albino.

Later that same day (or a few days later) she is with her father, Ned Stark, in the Godswood where she demonstrates her bond with Aurora to her father while he cleans Ice. At her mother Catelyn Stark's arrival Rosalind is sent away so they may have a private conversation. As Rosalind leaves she hears her mother remark on feeling like an outsider to which her father responds "you have six northern children, you are not an outsider". Rosalind then runs off with Aurora through the Winterfell grounds and spends time with Robb, Sansa, Arya, and Jon. Later she spends a little time with Bran and Rickon- mostly just bonding with their wolves. Aside from her normal lessons Rosalind also spends her time practicing archery and horseback riding.

In preparation for King Robert's arrival Rosalind, Sansa, and Arya are to have their best dresses worn and their hair fashioned accordingly. Where Sansa adores formal clothing Arya detests the thought and Rosalind has no particular preference. Sansa accidentally implies rudeness at remarking that because Rosalind is older Sansa herself cannot hope to marry Prince Joffery whereas Rosalind contradicts this and says she is betrothed to another (not quite true yet) and that Joffery is too young for her and that Sansa is more than welcome to pursue him. When they are outside awaiting the arrival of the royal party Rosalind tells Robb she cannot find Arya and then Catelyn asks Sansa where her sister is. While Sansa has googly eyes for Prince Joffery, Rosalind pays him no mind. She and Robb share their disliking of the royal family and comment how they wish they would have never visited and would just leave as soon as possible. Later during the feast Rosalind brings Jon two plates of food and a drink to satisfy his hunger while he is outside around the time that Benjen and Tyrion speak to Jon.

At the feast Rosalind doesn't speak to Cersei or any of the royal party members aside from Myrcella and Tyrion. As the eldest daughter of Winterfell, Rosalind is expected to show Princess Myrcella a proper ladylike time. Something she falters a little at and Sansa steps in. While the rest of the royal family is in Winterfell she doesn't spend any particular time with them and rather keeps to the local residents. Rosalind is deeply troubled by Bran's fall and takes to managing Winterfell alongside her twin as Catelyn is distraught.

[loubuggins]

Lou’s TITANS Review

S1 E1 - Titans

The Titans show was not as bad as the hideous trailer made it out to be, but then again, maybe it reached my standards because I had them so low. I will say that there were moments in this episode that I actually enjoyed. The acting was decent and the special effects were cool to see, but the script was only sub-par. Like most shows or movies that aim to be more “mature,” this episode depended for too much on violence instead of telling a compelling story. Which, in my opinion, they have, but it’s being drowned by the excessive gore and grimdark nature that the show creators are trying way too hard to enforce. I do see potential in the plot, I just hope they will execute it better as the series progresses. I also have many theories surrounding the show, which I go into below the cut.The pilot episode is always one of the worst in any series so it would not be fair to judge the whole series based off of one episode. Therefore, I will continue to keep an open mind in these coming weeks as we continue to dive into this new twist to the Titans’ story.

Please note that this review contains only my opinion and that I am open to other ideas, but I do ask that extreme fans of this show ignore my review, as I am critical of certain aspects of the show.  

Read below the cut for my full review containing a summary of this episode!

The episode begins with the mysterious girl we come to know as Rachel Roth. She walks through a circus tent and ominous music playing in the background along with the odd sound of a joyful crowd in a seeming abandoned place gives away that this is a dream. She makes her way to the circus ring, where we see a flashback of the famous “Flying Graysons.” The family swing on the trapeze in what appears to be a very beautiful display, until the scene takes a sharp turn towards devastation. We see a young boy (Dick Grayson) scream in horror as he watches his parents fall to their deaths. There’s a lot of emotion in this scene and we see the dream come to an abrupt end as Rachel wakes up screaming and panicking.

Rachel’s mother runs in to comfort the young girl and if you listen closely, you’ll hear Rachel mention that she has had this dream before. Judging by her mother’s reaction, it’s clear she has confided in her mother before about this dream. It’s also revealed that Rachel can feel the boy’s pain and grief. It’s not an unusual statement to make about a dream, but this theme will continue to pop up throughout the show.

That morning, the mother wakes up to her alarm and we can tell by her appearance that she is exhausted and under a great deal of stress (Hm...I wonder why?) After taking her medicine she lifts her shirt up to reveal fresh scratch marks on her side. It’s never made clear how she received them, so to take a shot in the dark, I’d say they came from Rachel. When she enters the kitchen (wearing a nurse’s scrubs), we see Rachel quietly eating surgery Trix cereal and a cup of coffee. These may seem like minor details, but they bugged me greatly. Anyone who has seen the animated versions of Raven knows she’s a tea and waffles kind of girl.

Anyway, there is a tense conversation between mother and daughter that reveals the magical power that the girl has. It’s obvious that she can’t control it and it’s revealed that she doesn’t know what it really is or why she has this “darkness inside her.” Her mother seems to know something about Rachel’s powers, but refrains from sharing that information. It’s also worth noting that Rachel mentions being able to feel her mother’s emotions and using that empathy to know that she is lying.

After a dramatic scene between mother and daughter that makes Rachel look like Marvel’s Silver Banshee, we see the teenage girl hop on the bus headed for school. It’s fun to see one of my favorite characters in such a normal setting and I felt some compassion towards the poor girl. It’s clear that she has a good heart, but in typical Raven-fashion, she doesn’t know what to do about her more demonic side. Though she doesn’t appear aware of her demon heritage yet. I honestly would have liked to see more with her in school. We see her bullied on the bus, some random guy stands up for her, but brushes her off when she tries to thank him later in school. The whole thing seemed so insignificant, that they should have either cut the whole scene or added to it. This series seems to have an issue with priorities. If this season is meant to be about Raven, then let the focus be on Raven.

After the very short time in school, we are taken back to Rachel’s home where she is greeted by her mother and a random thug holding a gun to her mother’s head. The man makes Rachel’s mother reveal she is actually not Rachel’s mother, but before she can go further the man shots her point blank. The scene is unnecessarily graphic, as is most of the action scenes in this show. In a fit of rage, Rachel releases her soul-self and attacks the man. This all happens in a bit of a blur and while the CGI could be better, I didn’t find it as horrible as others did. After knocking the man unconscious, Rachel runs off and the focus shifts over to Detective Grayson.

I want to add that I have a theory as to the identity of this woman posing as Rachel’s mother. I believe it is Alice Williams (Roth), Raven’s aunt in the comics and older sister to Arella. In the comics, she is married and living a normal life with her family, but it's not like this show is hesitant to change a character’s backstory. Therefore, I think the woman is Alice Roth since her comic book counterpart is also very religious and she looks similar to Arella in appearance. My only other guess is that she was from Azarath, but I think my Aunt Alice theory makes more sense. It is sad though because I liked Aunt Alice.

Moving on to the bat boy, we see Grayson alone on a stakeout holding the file of some other thug who avoided charges against him for abusing his daughter. In a scene that looks like it came straight from Gabriel Picolo's Titans Zine, Dick looks over apprehensively at a briefcase sitting in his passenger seat. After some hesitation, he finally uses his thumb to unlock the case. Next, we see the thug with his other buddies in an alley (DC loves their alleys) as they begin the process of a drug deal. This is when Grayson, decked out in the Robin costume we have seen so much of, swoop in and fight them like some homicidal maniac. Nothing about this part is in character for the boy wonder. He brutally kills the criminals in an assortment of creative, yet painful ways. In the end, he goes to the man he was supposedly only after and beats him to death, but not before saying “If you ever touch your daughter again, I’ll find you.” This makes no sense once so ever and again, I blame the writers and the entire crew for not catching this mistake. It was very noticeable, and before the scene cuts again, we get the now famous line “F*** Batman.” After the horrendous fight (more like slaughter), we see Dick play the emo song that he so conveniently had on a record while cleaning the blood off one of his throwing R’s. We also get a nice long look at Brenton Thwaites shirtless, because the Robin fangirls need their fix I guess.

Back to Rachel, we get another ridiculous song as she takes a bus to Detriot. She finds her way to a soup kitchen and while she is there, a woman approaches her, offering to take her to a youth shelter. As Rachel is being led down a dark alleyway (seriously DC, again with the alley?), Her reflection (which I’m going to call her demon side) warns her not to follow. Trusting her instincts, Rachel runs away from the woman and attracts the attention of the police in order to escape.

As she waits in an interrogation room, Detective Grayson comes in to talk to her. She instantly recognizes him as the boy from her dream and without beating the bush, pleads for his help. I don’t criticize this though, because Raven was never one for tact. Grayson, however, is rightfully shaken up by her declaration but decides to investigate further. He makes the mistake of leaving the mystery girl alone and while he is gone, she is kidnapped by another cop.

Grayson follows them to an abandoned house, where he finds Rachel tied to a chair and about to have her heart cut out by the Acolyte. Now, this is where things start getting interesting. Before Grayson shows up, the Acolyte shares his villain monologue to Rachel, revealing that he intends to kill her in order to stop Trigon from coming, which is the exact opposite of what I thought his plan was going to be. It would be very different if the so-called “bad guys” of this show try to stop the end of the world from coming, rather than start it, and I honestly wouldn’t mind a refreshing twist to Raven’s story. However, in another surprise turn in events, Rachel loses control and her demon side takes over. Releasing her soul self, she performs a reverse exorcism on the Acolyte and kills him in a very disturbing and unpleasant way. I frankly don’t want to go into the details. By the time Grayson comes in, her soul self is back in her body and Rachel is panicking in her chair, claiming to have no memory of what had just taken place.

During all of this, on the other side of the world in Germany, we have our first look at Starfire (Anna Diop). The alien princess wakes up in a smashed car in the middle of the forest with a dead man beside her at the wheel. Dazed and confused she stumbles out of the car, only to have another vehicle racing down the road with men shooting in her direction. She takes off into the woods and after getting away from them, she somehow ends up at a gas station bathroom. She looks through her purse and it’s clear she has lost her memory, most likely from the accident (that probably was not much of an accident). Out of her purse, she pulls out a key that looks like the kind you would get for a locker or storage unit. The key also has a circular keychain with a picture of a cartoon frog. She also finds her passport, which says she’s an American citizen named Kory Anders. This leads me to believe she has been to America before, so it is possible she has met the boy wonder as well, but that is just my prediction. Not that this detail is of any importance, but the passport also says she is born on November 11th, 1991, which would make her 27 years old in the show. Just a fun fact.

The last item she pulls out is a hotel keycard, which leads her to the hotel the card belongs to (again, who knows how she arrived there). While she is there, a concierge seems to recognize her and Kory finds out she lives on the entire top floor of the hotel. When she arrives on her floor, she looks around to find any clues as to what happened to her before she lost her memory. All she finds is her apartment a mess, a half-packed suitcase, and a cell phone with a picture of her with her and some guy. Oh, and a beaten man tied up in her closet.

The first words out of his mouth were “Okay, don’t hurt me! I’ll tell you! They found her!” It isn’t clear at first who he is speaking about, but it is revealed later to be Rachel. As Starfire tries to retrace her steps, we start to get a taste of her character and what she has been up to up until now. Not a whole lot is made clear except that she was undercover and that she looking for Rachel. My theory is she was working for the JL in an undercover mission. She happened to stumble upon a much bigger scheme that has something to do with Rachel. She tried to do some digging but got too caught up in the crossfire. The crash was supposed to kill her, but she survived. Unfortunately, she lost her memory and doesn’t remember her original mission or the girl who changed it. Her hunt for Rachel will bring her to Robin, who she has already met before, but may not remember. Dick helps her and tries to recover her memories. Again, I think that her passport being American means she has met Dick before.

I have also heard that someone may have hired her to go undercover and find information about Rachel and that someone may have been Bruce. It would make some sense so I could get on board with that theory as well.

In the end, when moving to a store similar to Best Buy and it’s clear from the green animals playing on the TVs in the background that this is Gar’s (Ryan Potter) 3 seconds of fame, and let me tell you, I was not disappointed. The security guard follows a trail of video games down a hall where he finds a large, green tiger, shuffling through the games like how a cat plays with a toy mouse. As a lover of tigers and a major Beast Boy fan, I absolutely adored seeing him growl at the guard and take off with an Xbox game. Ryan says he picked Fallout 74, whatever that is (I’m not a gamer). Still, it was so much fun to watch and I thought Gar was the most in character so far, even if it was for only 3 seconds.

It’s obvious that this show will depend heavily on Ryan’s acting skills and Robin stans in order to stay relevant. Considering I’m only interested in the former, I’d give the series a thumbs down. However, I know from experience that any show’s pilot episode is usually its worst. Therefore, I plan to judge each episode by itself and will judge the season in the end. That said, I’d give this episode a 3 on a scale of 1 - 5, with 5 being the best. I say a 3, because while it gave an interesting storyline, but lacked in execution.

Rating: 3/5