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kesarijournal · 1 year ago

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The Great Indian Paradox: When Sixes Outscore Sacrifices

**Introduction:**In the grand Indian theater, where cricket bats swing mightier than the swords of justice, and the glitz of Bollywood overshadows the grit of the border, we find ourselves in a saga of ironic contrasts. Welcome to the land where celluloid heroes are worshipped, and real heroes often forgotten, where a sixer can fetch millions, but a soldier’s sacrifice struggles for a headline.…

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cinnamonsikwate · 1 year ago

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"why couldn't shuro have just been honest about what he felt with laios and falin it's not that hard" are you. are you White

#dungeon meshi #shuro #toshiro nakamoto #look you can hate him for other things but this is very clearly a case of cultures (& personalities influenced by these cultures) clashing #shuro is japanese/east asian-coded and laios is european white boy #i am not japanese but i also come from a collectivistic society #pakikisama is a filipino value both prized and abhorred #it relies heavily on being able to read social cues and prior knowledge of societal norms #shuro being from a different country/culture is important to his character #his repressed nature is meant to contrast with laios' open one like that's the point #they both had similar upbringings but different coping mechanisms #shuro explicitly admits that he's jealous of laios being able to live life sincerely #anyway the point is they were operating on different expectations entirely and neither had healthy enough communication skills #to hash things out before they got too bad #re his attraction to falin i personally believe he unfortunately mpdg-ed her #she represented something new & different. a fresh drink of water for his parched repressed self #alas not meant to be #i'll be honest the way ryoko kui handles both fantasy & regular racism in dm is more miss than hit for me #i don't doubt that a lot of the shuro hate is based off of marcille's pov of him #marcille famously racist 😭#characters' racist views don't often get (too) challenged #practically everyone is casually racist at some point #anyway. again if you're gonna hate shuro at least hate him for being complicit in human trafficking & slavery #he couldn't help falling for the wrong woman goddamn 😭#calemonsito notes #edit: upon further reflection i take back what i said about toshiro mpdg-ing falin!#i'm sorry toshiro 😭

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rad-roche · 3 months ago

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part of the reason i like noir fiction (specifically literary) is that writing it well is challenging. there's no particular prose style you have to hit, necessarily, the trappings of the genre are more to do with its subject matter and endings (sex, death, greed, and usually unhappy as a result of the sex, death, and greed). but a lot of them gravitate towards a certain style, myself included, because it just works so well, which is paring back everything you can, as much as you can. that's fun to do! it turns into a game. it's easy to overwrite something, but it's a real bitch to pack an entire location into one telegrammatic sentence and then have that be good. i still think i miss more than i hit, but that's the nature of it, because when you do pull it off you feel like you could fight a truck and win. the IT'S SO OVER WE'RE SO BACK highs and lows swing higher and lower because there's nowhere to hide from your reader

#the most famous example i can think of is james ellroy needing to cut 100 pages from LA confidential #and instead of trimming down any subplots he excised every single word in that book that didn't 'need' to be there #for the sentence to function #and i read black dahlia and it was like being kicked in the head for eight hours. which i like #i think it has a lot of similarities with gothic fiction in a compare and contrast way #societal ills reflected in fucked up families and locations #but i admittedly don't know much about GF so i could be talking out my ass on that one #noirvember #text post

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rxttenfish · 2 months ago

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quite frankly im still pissed that Our Wives Under The Sea is considered part of booktok. like. still hate seeing it in bookstores displayed next to Fairy Omegaverse.

#all the care guide says is 'biomass'#our wives you do NOT deserve that oh my god #thankfully it seems no one else has discovered salt slow #so salt slow remains untainted by booktok #anyways. if i was arranging a double feature movie night for art pieces that are not movies #i would put our wives with silt verses #for beautiful artistic descriptive prose with enough grisly horror to seem truly classical about it all #and a whole lot of aquatic horror and people of questionable willingness being transformed into something inhuman #under the gaze of the divine #contrasted sharply with the mundanity of it all and the waiting around and the Nothing of societal failure

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divinekangaroo · 7 months ago

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Omegaverse PB:

I *get* making Arthur Shelby Snr into an alpha, and Tommy into an omega, but in my head Arthur Shelby Snr is forever an omega, too.

#pauses to imagine how much *worse* this is. arthur snr and tommy as the only omegas #my special boy just like me; born of beta mother and omega father #the complexity this creates for tommy bridling against the societal constraints of omega-status #having watched his father do the same mostly through use of untrammelled violence #and it ties into the way tommy has this disappointment.hurt.abandonment.anger around his father #more just 'i understand what you dealt with dad but i had to do it too and i didn't hurt people and run away'#bitter bitter bitter warped disappointment and hurt #i imagine moments of looking at his omega father being powerful and triumphant over his own societally enforced status #then that being stripped from Arthur Snr and omega status reinforced #and the pathetic-ness of that humbling/humiliation in contrast with the glory of moments of such pride in his dad do a number on tommy #add the shadow of that child abuse in and we get really complex

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fancysasquatch · 1 month ago

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I saw Nosferatu and Die Hard 2 tonight, and now I'm obsessed with the ways movies depict a time and place, whether intentionally or not. Nosferatu took painstaking steps to faithfully recreate 19th century Germany/Transylvania (and nailed it by the way), while Die Hard 2 put much less thought into that aspect of filmmaking, and in doing so accidentally became a perfect time capsule of 1990.

I know I've brought it up before, and I'm sure I'll bring it up again and again, but I love the way slop media (non-derogatory) that lacks originality instead becomes a perfect cross section of society as it exists at that point in time, which in turn means that that story couldn't have existed in that specific form if it had been made at any other time or in any other place.

#I never used to think about this stuff but art direction has slowly become the most interesting part of media to me #I don't particularly care about cinematography or musical scores or color grading or any of that stuff #But understanding how the sets and props and costumes use culturally ingrained visual shorthand to communicate so much #about a movie without ever really being noticed by general audiences? That's what gets me pumped about movies #The other day I watched an hourlong video about a specific trend in the way cities were depicted in 80s/90s movies and the #whole time I was on the edge of my seat like ''damn the inherently domineering nature of huge skyscrapers does instill a sense of awe in th #viewer while furthering a sense of class disparity by creating spacial contrast between the poor people down in the gutters and the rich #people in their penthouses in a way that invokes Metropolis thereby implicitly comparing the societal excess of 80s with that of the 20s''

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cloudeling · 5 months ago

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dinah "id love to make babies with you but i won't make orphans" lance vs carol "don't you think its time we got married" ferris. both characters who find traditional ideas of womanhood (kids, marriage) uncomfortable and unappealing but the difference is their response to these feelings. dinah refuses to change her stance & while she feels insecure in regards to how this might affect ollie's feelings towards her & her relationship w him she still maintains confidence in her own conviction and refuses to back down. carol pushes back against these feelings and tries to mold herself into her idea of the ideal woman, literally splitting herself in two & excising the traits she sees as masculine/not befitting her role as hal's "perfect girlfriend" + her marriage proposal to hal being less because she wants it and more because its being pushed on her and she sees it as a necessary next stage in their relationship, regardless of whether its actually good for them. am i making sense

#i am. partially ignoring the arc in which dinah changes her mind abt having kids bcus i think it was rlly stupid and a complete reversal of #why she didn't want kids in the first place But i do think its interesting as a moment where dinah does give in but moreso to ollie's #desires in specific rather than the societal expectations as a whole due to her insecurities in regards to ollie #dinah's general confidence in herself contrasted w her tendency towards insecurity & jealousy in her relationship w ollie is soooo #fascinating to me #polyamory would either fix her or make her worse but either way i would love to read it #dinah lance #carol ferris #dinahcarol #<- to me anyways <3

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neonhellscape · 6 months ago

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Im not kidding, your magos biologis is the (catalyst) reason i am deciding to go on t and get top surgery

god im so with you on this one. good luck on your mission boss

#using tags to ramble a moment #i like tech priests for being so hard to define in gender while still being incredibly made in own image kinda deal #like. frankly put my gender is robotthing with masculine programming. so you can see how id end up here.#theyre so easy to play with. like i made that biologis a she/her but shes not A Woman. she's a biologis who wants to look like a wrack whil #also not being declared A Man tm for what is a very typically Manly Man build. and thought the corset and skirt wasnt enough #enough that even though she could 100% get rid of her top surgery scars she chooses to keep them and has made them more noticable/visible #by extending that scarring upward and framing the center of her chest in a way that reaches out to it #her gender is a biologis that looks like a wrack. a physicality and realisation of concept rather than a societal construct. her pronouns #serve to prove a point and to keep the average human from presuming/insisting they know what she is on sight yknow?#like. by contrast. pasqal to me is a piece of specialised machinery that makes whirring and clicking noises you cant see the source of #he's a man and comfortably so but that is secondary to him being that specialised piece of machinery #in mechanicus. to me rho's gender is the caestus metallican. you cannot define rho without simultaneously defining/including the ship #faustinius is a male human who prides himself in having taken a step further without forgetting his origins #meanwhile scaevola is a database who opts to be a woman. shes deemed unrecognisable as human even yet maintains that stance #captrix is a hunter. her pronouns are secondary to her existence [the hunt [has she told you about the hunt [shes hunting rn]]]#meanwhile epsilus is a machine that wants to learn and create. that is all they desire to be #does this all make sense or do i sound insane #point being. tech priest. made in own image. yes. thrive and follow in their footsteps ill join you #i need to make more tech priests especially ones emulating other factions i like playing with this so much

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fullmoonfireball · 11 months ago

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god i wish i could put together any sort of coherent analysis instead of my brain just keysmashing at Thoughts

#Rambles Into The Void #just like . olimar being normal/the societal 'default' on the surface but the deeper you go the more Not Normal things are #like someone who *should* be considered completely normal but... isnt #it's about the autism but also about the like . schism that must've happened post-leafification #you've been living amongst aliens in the wild for potentially MONTHS and now you need to be a person again.#as someone who already (by their own admission) struggles with social conventions #definitely some contrast in louie not giving a shit about what anyone thinks of him (for better or for worse)#while olimar is trying so very hard to just be normal

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amplexadversary · 2 months ago

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fuck it's 2:40 and I have been typing up a ramble about Reinhard von Lohengramm that is in desperate need of proofreading because it has been a HOT minute since I watched LoGH.

Like, the FPA is my favorite faction in that show by a long shot and I'm less into the nobility drama on the other side

but someone else made a post fucking ages ago that I just saw which really ties in well to how I got an impression of Rein as a tragic figure, whose good intentions did not deliver, destroyed him and those close to him, re-enacted the very wrong that kicked off his ambition in the first place onto two different people, and left the whole galaxy worse off than it was before he took power.

#it's in my draaaaaaafts #sorry for being in the tag I promise I don't do this often #for this fandom #ignore Morg #LoGH spoilers #legend of the Galactic Heroes spoilers #Somebody explained that Rein has much more of a Fraternal intent toward being in power than a Paternalistic one #and it goes together so well with his own personal tragedy of still being ruled by the expectations of the empire #as well as Yang's whole thesis on doubting that even the best possible autocracy is preferable to democracy #because YANG believes that autocracy itself deeply flawed - more so than the problem-ridden democracy he's from #if we take Yang's perspective it summarizes Rein's fate perfectly; he tried to be a ''better'' autocrat but he couldn't do it #because the position of an autocrat comes with expectations that undermine what he wanted to do #which contrasts Yang's rejection of Shenkopp urging YANG to stage a coup and take over the Alliance #So the problem of me writing a serious bit about the OVA is that it's been long enough that there's a lot I'm not remembering #also it's a bonkers complex plot by virtue of its sheer scale of #fuck what is the word I want. it's not coverage but it's three AM #but anyway there is always always always something that I'm going to forget or leave out because it is a LOT of story #SCOPE that's what I wanted #LoGH's SCOPE is crazy because of the number of characters #factions motivations societal events space battles speculative technology etcetc is massive #and to be entirely honest I find that more than a little intimidating #also a HUGE amount of the backbone of my opinion on this show is built on conversations with a friend who knows it *much* better than I do #okay shaddup Morgan you're going to run out of tags #there is a limit it's somewhere arounf thirty

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crossbordercroniclesro · 3 months ago

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„Lumea A Luat-o Razna!” - Când Adidașii Sigilați în Cutie Devin Noua Valută!

Într-o lume a extremelor, unii dau 150.000 de euro pe adidași vechi, în timp ce milioane de oameni trăiesc de pe o zi pe alta. Există puține lucruri care simbolizează mai bine haosul lumii moderne decât fenomenul adidașilor „vintage” – da, ați citit bine, pantofi sport care ajung la prețuri de sute de mii de euro! În timp ce o mare parte din omenire se luptă cu sărăcia, unii scot din buzunar…

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artbynestor · 4 months ago

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"Divine Contrast" by Nestor

This colored drawing illustrates a fantasy character split into two contrasting aspects, representing the stark realities of social inequality. One half depicts a wealthy man adorned with distinct religious elements, while the other half shows a naked and impoverished man, with his starving family in the background, living in misery. This powerful piece serves as a poignant critique of wealth distribution and the societal structures that perpetuate inequality.

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#DarkArt, #HandDrawn, #ColoredArt, #SocialInequality, #Symbolism, #FantasyArt, #WealthAndPoverty, #PoliticalArt, #SurrealArt, #ContrastingRealities, #ThoughtProvokingArt, #ArtByNestor, #SocialCommentary, #ReligiousSymbolism, #WealthDistribution, #PowerfulMessage

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blueheartbooks · 1 year ago

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"A Breath of Fresh Air: E. M. Forster's 'A Room with a View'"

E. M. Forster's "A Room with a View" is a delightful exploration of love, freedom, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of Edwardian England and Italy. Published in 1908, the novel follows the journey of Lucy Honeychurch, a young woman torn between societal expectations and her own desires for independence and fulfillment.

At its heart, "A Room with a View" is a coming-of-age story that resonates with timeless themes of identity and personal growth. From the picturesque hills of Florence to the genteel drawing rooms of England, Forster paints a vivid portrait of a young woman's awakening to the possibilities of life and love. Lucy's journey towards self-realization is both poignant and humorous, as she navigates the complexities of societal norms and her own inner turmoil.

Forster's prose is both elegant and accessible, imbuing the narrative with a sense of warmth and intimacy. The novel is filled with memorable characters, from the eccentric Emersons to the prim and proper Charlotte Bartlett. Through their interactions, Forster explores themes of class, gender, and cultural differences, challenging readers to question the arbitrary boundaries that divide society.

Central to the narrative is Lucy's evolving relationship with George Emerson, a free-spirited young man whose unconventional views on love and life challenge Lucy's preconceived notions. Their burgeoning romance unfolds with a delicate blend of humor and tenderness, as Lucy grapples with her feelings of attraction and the expectations placed upon her by society.

The novel's title itself serves as a metaphor for the dichotomy between convention and liberation. A "room with a view" symbolizes the desire for openness and freedom, a longing to break free from the constraints of societal expectations and embrace life's possibilities. For Lucy, it represents not only physical space but also the emotional and spiritual freedom she seeks to attain.

Throughout the novel, Forster skillfully juxtaposes the idyllic landscapes of Italy with the stifling propriety of Edwardian England, highlighting the contrast between spontaneity and restraint, passion and repression. Italy, with its vibrant culture and sense of vitality, serves as a catalyst for Lucy's transformation, while England represents the suffocating conformity of bourgeois society.

At its core, "A Room with a View" is a celebration of the human spirit and the power of love to transcend social barriers. Forster's timeless tale reminds us of the importance of staying true to ourselves and following our hearts, even in the face of societal pressure and expectations. With its charming characters, evocative settings, and poignant themes, "A Room with a View" remains a captivating and resonant work that continues to enchant readers more than a century after its publication.

E. M. Forster's "A Room with a View" is available in Amazon in paperback 18.99$ and hardcover 25.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 494

Language: English

Rating: 9/10

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

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blueheartbookclub · 1 year ago

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"A Breath of Fresh Air: E. M. Forster's 'A Room with a View'"