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[vintagewarhol]

[adamwatchesmovies]

Ocean's Eleven (2001)

Ocean’s Eleven is effortlessly cool. It’s far superior to the film it’s based on, which is quite a feat considering its cast included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Cesar Romero. This heist film is slick, exciting, funny, smart and contains an extra special ingredient that makes it stand out among its peers.

Freshly released from prison, Danny Ocean (George Clooney) reconnects with his former partner-in-crime, Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt) to plan a heist of legendary scale. In order to simultaneously rob the Bellagio, Mirage and MGM Grand Casinos, they assemble a crew (Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Scott Caan, Casey Affleck, Carl Reiner, Elliot Gould, Eddie Jemison and Shaobo Qin). But is this elaborate plot about the money, or is Danny trying to get even with the casinos' owner, Terry Benedict (Andy García), who happens to be dating his ex-wife, Tess (Julia Roberts)?

That last question is the key to the film’s success. Ocean's Eleven is as much about the money as it is about Danny and Tess. That relationship immediately helps you overcome one of the biggest flaws of any heist film: the protagonist’s dubious morals. Stealing money is iffy. Stealing from a casino? A lot less. When the money seems to be an afterthought and the real objective is getting the love of your life back from a sleazeball like Terry Benedict, it’s an easy sell. With a huge cast of characters and a plot that involves all of them at various points, there’s a lot to keep track of but you’ve got that central anchor to keep you grounded. When Danny enters the casino, it’s to check on the security and see how Tess is doing. His longing for her is putting the mission at risk, which adds extra tension. There was already plenty of it… but not in the way you might expect.

Remember that this movie is cool. It’s breazy. It’s a nice walk in the park - or at least it feels that way. The people assembled to pull off this job are pros (well, professional enough to pull this scheme off anyway). Everyone has their parts to play and individually, none of the components are THAT complicated. This makes the scenes when things don’t go according to plan that much more uncertain. Once in a while, you mentally take a step back and that’s when you realize "Wait a minute! There’s so much that could go wrong, and so much that’s gone wrong already!" You just didn’t realize how dire things were because you were having such a good time. You weren't sweating before but now you are. These stakes are high. Not only because you care about the characters, not only because it’s a lot of well-protected money, but because Andy Garcia does a great job playing the villain. No cheap tricks, just an air of menace and a thin layer of slime that tells you immediately how much you don’t like him.

Ocean's Eleven has loads of energy and style. It feels like you’re hanging out with the boys and that if they win, you will too. You’re laughing at the escapades along the way, you’re wondering what Danny’s really up to, you’re looking forward to Benedict getting his comeuppance, you’re tapping your feet to the music, marveling at the editing and pacing. All in all, Ocean’s Eleven is a great deal of fun and very memorable. (January 28, 2022)

[kat-rose-griffith]

So sorry that I wanted two characters that have been through trauma and loneliness to find happiness and love in the comfort that they have with each other. What a silly goose I was hoping for that

[mattpresents]

I'm sure Tumblr is interested in my deep research into Himbos

[musickool]

⋆♱✮♱⋆ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍 ⋆♱✮♱

𝒌𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒖 𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒔' 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔:

johnny utah, neo, jack traven & john wick: 'tragic hero' lovers - they would fight for your love undoubtedly, "sacrificing" themselves for the sake of the relationship

david allen griffin: 'yandere' lover - beguiling, male siren; psychotically obsessed, will literally kill anyone who gets in their way in favour of your love. probably stalk or kidnap you if he had to. he doesn't take no for an answer, he WILL get you and you WILL comply to him and his warped fantasies

ted logan: 'high school sweetheart' lover - innocent, goofy, dorky, neurodivergent boyfriend that cherishes you cutely as the "bodacious babe" you are, gradually growing up with you and marrying later on, solidifying the 'excellence'. childhood sweethearts....

you'll also have a daughter called Billie (i know, just don't ask.)

kevin lomax, donnie barksdale & johnny silverhand: 'toxic' lovers - first two are both dangerous men who will jeopardise the relationship selfishly for themselves. one is a greedy lawyer who sold his soul and one is a hillbilly redneck who's a serial wife-beater & racist. one, however, is just a sleazy foul-mouthed terrorist who holds strong radical, anti-mainstream beliefs. he's not dangerous like the other two but he is not a nice guy

julian mercer: 'the ideal type' lover - this guy is an all-in-one, a dream come true, sent from heaven, everything you'd wish in a man is him. he is perfect. husband material core, the dream man ™

alex wyler: 'soulmate' lover - predestined love wandering aimlessly in an alternate world. your souls are meant for each other but you just don't know yet or you don't exist in the same timeline

john constantine: 'secret' lover - he has a deep crush on you but doesn't tell you, for some reason. probably because of his ego to just maintain that cool guy aura, or he's just a shy guy

scott favour: 'friends with benefits/affair' lover - a short bittersweet romance that was full of deep sensuality & soulful friendship but he'd eventually break it off to go back to his wealthy life. don't be too disheartened, he still misses you

matt & rupert marshetta: 'typical teenage' lover - you guys were best friends but decided to turn that spark into romance. you're both teenagers and most likely aware of the notoriously short expiry dates of young adolescent love but it's nice to live in the moment

[gender-luster]

so i just watched ravenous with commentary from the screenwriter, and at one point, he talked about how ravenous was a hard film for the studio to decide to make and then also hard to market as it was "a period piece about cannibalism with No Love Story"

...did robert carlyle get that memo? or antonia bird, for that matter?

[avvwritesstufff]

𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙄𝙩 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠

𝙋𝙍𝙀𝙑𝙄𝙀𝙒- For nearly eight months, Nicole and Paige had been secretly entangled in a relationship that felt equal parts thrilling and dangerous. They’d always known each other, but everything shifted during last year’s tournament. Paige, the star basketball player, and Nicole, the cheer captain—it was the kind of romance that belonged in a teen drama, full of stolen glances and whispered promises. Paige was known for being a player, but with Nicole, it was supposed to be different. Paige swore she loved her, that she’d do anything for her. And for a while, Nicole believed it. Even when she caught Paige in compromising situations more than once, she let it slide. Paige always promised it wouldn’t happen again. Nicole wanted to believe her. She needed to believe her.

𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙎- Angst, gaslighter!paige and gullible!oc

𝙒𝙊𝙍𝘿 𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏- 1.8k+

𝘼/𝙉- this is NOT read over or anything and it’s so bad so i’m sorry i had to curse your tumblr with this☹️

It was a chilly evening in Storrs, the kind of night where the crisp air made everything feel sharper, more alive. Nicole had just gotten back from her late-night class, feeling the fatigue of the day settle in. Usually, evenings like this were reserved for hanging out with Paige, but tonight was different. Paige had canceled last minute for some team bonding activity that her Coach had insisted on. Nicole didn’t take it personally—she’d been through plenty of those herself and understood how it went.

Still, the change in routine left her at a loose end.

As she kicked off her shoes and considered an early night, her phone buzzed. It was her friends, Hailee, Angie, and Brooklyn.

“You have to come out with us tonight,” Angie insisted. “We haven’t seen you since school started! You’ve practically gone ghost!”

Nicole hesitated, guilt creeping in. They weren’t wrong. Ever since things with Paige had deepened, she’d pulled back from everyone else without really noticing. “Okay, fine. I’m in,” she finally agreed, knowing they wouldn’t take no for an answer.

The best part of going out, Nicole thought as she rummaged through her closet, was always the getting-ready phase. Her dorm buzzed with energy as Hailee, Angie, and Brooklyn arrived, makeup bags in hand.

Loud music blasted from the TV as they crowded around the small mirror, trading tips and compliments while brushes and eyeliner flew around. For the first time in what felt like forever, Nicole let herself relax, laughing at their inside jokes and soaking in the warmth of their company.

“Alright, Nikki,” Angie teased, narrowing her eyes as she applied her lipstick. “Who’s the lucky guy?”

Nicole froze mid-swipe of mascara. “What?” she asked, feigning innocence.

“Oh, come on,” Angie pressed, smirking. “We’re not dumb. You’ve been MIA, and don’t think we haven’t noticed that hickey on your neck.”

Nicole’s hand shot to her neck instinctively. She laughed awkwardly, her cheeks flushing. “It’s not like that. My classes have just been insane this semester.” She stood up quickly and made her way to the kitchen.

Angie raised a skeptical brow, following her. “Right, because classes leave perfectly placed hickeys on your neck. Sure, Nikki. Tell us another one.”

Nicole sighed, realizing she wouldn’t win this battle. “Fine! Yes, I’ve been seeing someone. But it’s really not a big deal.”

Angie’s eyes lit up. “Oh my God, spill! What’s his name?”

Nicole hesitated, thinking fast. “Um… Paul. His name’s Paul. He’s sweet. And hot.”

“Paul?” Angie repeated, tilting her head. “Alright, what’s his last name? Let me look him up on Instagram.”

“Oh, he’s not on Insta,” Nicole replied quickly, pouring herself two shots from the freezer. “He’s more of an off-the-grid kind of guy.”

Angie frowned but before she could press further, Nicole checked her phone. “Wow, would you look at that? It’s already 9:30. Time to go!”

The subject was dropped—for now—as they hurried to get their coats and head out.

The four of them piled into Hailee’s boyfriend’s car, who kindly dropped them off at the local bar. As they walked in, Nicole took in the lively atmosphere: the hum of conversation, the clinking of glasses, and the low beat of music in the background.

The girls claimed a corner table, but Nicole made a beeline for the bar. She ordered a Dirty Shirley—Paige’s favorite—and as the bartender handed her the drink, it hit her.

She hadn’t talked to Paige all night.

PB💕

3:36 pm

Coach said I can't be

on my phone during this

thing, I'll call you later if

I'm not exhausted

Love you💕

(nikki❤️this message)

hey p,

i haven’t heard from

you and wanted to make

sure everything was going

good, i love u❤️

Nicole set her phone down and glanced up, and there she was—Paige. In the middle of the crowded room. With another girl.

Nicole froze. The world around her seemed to blur, her focus locked on the scene unfolding before her. All she could do was sit there, paralyzed, as disbelief washed over her. Paige wasn’t just with someone else—she had lied. And to Nicole, that was the most jarring part. Paige never lied. At least, that’s what Nicole thought she knew.

Time dragged, stretching what was barely a minute into what felt like hours. Finally, Paige looked her way. Their eyes met. Nicole felt a tear slip down her cheek, unbidden and unwelcome. The moment Paige saw her, Nicole broke the connection, pushing herself up and weaving through the tightly packed bodies in the bar. She needed air.

Outside, the cool night air hit her face as she sank onto the steps, staring blankly ahead. Her tears threatened to fall, but she blinked them away, determined not to let them win.

The door burst open behind her.

“Nik! Nicole—thank God. Please, let me explain!” Paige’s voice was frantic as she scanned for her.

Nicole didn’t turn, didn’t flinch. She just stared ahead, her face expressionless.

Paige moved closer. “Ma, come on—” she reached out, her hand brushing Nicole’s arm.

“Don’t touch me.” Nicole’s voice was flat, cold, devoid of the warmth Paige once knew. She jerked her arm away.

Paige knelt in front of her, her voice softer now, pleading. “Let’s go home, Nik. We can talk about this. You’re the only one I care about, you know that. I don’t even know that girl’s name—she came up to me, I swear.”

Nicole hesitated. Her mind raced, torn between fleeing and confronting the betrayal. She exhaled sharply.

“Fine. But let me say goodbye to my friends first.”

Paige nodded, following closely as Nicole re-entered the bar. Nicole wiped her face quickly, masking her turmoil as she approached her friends.

“Guys, don’t kill me,” she said with a forced laugh. “I’ve got an important assignment due in an hour. I promise I’ll stay longer next time!”

They groaned but hugged her goodbye, none of them catching the storm beneath her calm exterior.

Outside again, the silence between them was heavy. Once in the car, Paige started the engine, glancing nervously at Nicole.

“Nicole, you know you’re the only one I want. I was trying to push her off me, I promise—”

“No.” Nicole’s voice cut her off, sharp and steady. “Stop that. You don’t get to promise or swear on anything anymore. You’re a liar, Paige. And I’m not stupid. This isn’t the first girl, and it won’t be the last.”

Her voice cracked, but she kept her eyes fixed ahead. Paige reached out, but Nicole flinched.

“Baby, come on. You know I’d never—”

“Stop calling me that,” Nicole snapped, her voice rising. “You’re a narcissistic piece of shit, and I never should’ve agreed to this. You can’t commit to anything but basketball.”

Paige’s jaw tightened, her frustration bubbling over. “Nik, what the fuck. You don’t even know what you’re saying.”

Nicole let out a bitter laugh. “Oh, I know exactly what I’m saying. How many, Paige? How many girls have you cheated on me with? Actually, forget it—I don’t want to know. Let me out.”

“What? Are you serious? The car’s moving, Nicole!” Paige veered onto the shoulder, her voice rising.

“Let me out!” Nicole fumbled with her seatbelt, finally yanking the door open.

“Nicole, stop! You’re drunk!” Paige shouted, pulling the car to a screeching halt as Nicole stumbled onto the pavement.

Ignoring her, Nicole began walking down the dark street.

“Nicole, get back in the car!” Paige called after her, panic lacing her voice. “I’m not leaving you out here in the cold!”

“Leave me alone, Paige. My dorm’s two blocks away.” Nicole’s voice was slurred but defiant as she staggered forward.

Paige caught up to her, grabbing her arm just as Nicole tripped. She steadied her, their eyes meeting. For a brief moment, Nicole saw a flicker of the Paige she had fallen for—the girl who had made the last eight months feel like a dream.

Without a word, Nicole turned and walked back to the car. Paige followed, a small, hopeful smile creeping onto her face.

“Just because i’m in the car doesn’t mean we are good paige” nicole states turning toward the door and leaning against it

The ride back was short, but the silence between them was deafening.

When they arrived at the apartment building, Paige helped Nicole out of the car, steadying her as they walked to her dorm. The night air was cold, but the silence between them was colder.

At the door, Paige hesitated, then pushed it open and followed Nicole inside.

“Out,” Nicole said, her voice low and sharp, pointing at the door.

Paige ignored her, forcing a soft smile. “Baby, you’re just drunk. I don’t wanna leave you alone like this.” She closed the door behind her and gently guided Nicole toward her bedroom.

Nicole didn’t argue, too drained to fight. She sat on the edge of her bed, watching Paige through tired, narrowed eyes. Paige set her phone down on the nightstand and knelt in front of her, slipping off Nicole’s shoes with care.

“I got you,” Paige murmured, her voice soft, almost tender. She helped Nicole out of her jacket, then started removing her makeup with a tissue from the bedside table.

Nicole didn’t say a word, just stared at Paige, trying to decide if this was love or manipulation.

“I’m gonna grab you some water,” Paige said, standing up. “Try to lie down.”

As Paige left the room, Nicole let out a shaky breath. Her eyes landed on the phone Paige had left on the nightstand. It lit up with a notification.

Snapchat: Nessa🤫🍑📞

Nicole’s stomach churned. She picked up the phone, her fingers trembling as she unlocked it—no password. The messages stared back at her:

Nessa🤫🍑📞: When are you gonna be here? I neeeed you, Paige.

Nessa🤫🍑📞: Bro, are you seriously ignoring me because of that girl you’re “with”? Like, come on, Paige. You know I’m the one—not her.🙄

Nicole’s blood ran cold. Every doubt, every suspicion she’d tried to push aside slammed into her like a freight train.

Paige walked back in, a glass of water in hand. She stopped in her tracks when she saw Nicole standing there, holding her phone.

Nicole handed it to her without a word. “Get out.”

Paige opened her mouth, but the look in Nicole’s eyes stopped her. It wasn’t anger; it was something colder, something final. Nicole stepped past her and opened the door, standing silently as she waited.

Paige hesitated, her fingers tightening around her phone. She wanted to fight, to explain, but she knew better. She could come back tomorrow. She always did. Say she was sorry, promise Nicole the world, and somehow, break it right back.

Without a word, Paige walked out.

Nicole closed the door, locking it behind her. She leaned against it, sliding down to the floor. The tears came then, silent but relentless, each one carving out a piece of the love she’d held for Paige.

For the first time, she let herself wonder if she could ever put the pieces back together.

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[discoscoob]

Which group of Keanu's characters would you like to be kidnapped?

Kidnapping me: John Wick, Donaka Mark, Donnie Barksdale, David Allen Griffin

If I were kidnapping them: I think Neo would be an easy target before he takes the red pill or Ted, I could just lure him into a truck that has ‘Eddie Van Halen Tour Bus’ painted on the side.

[savedatateam]

"Hey Lois, this reminds me of the time I blew up Courtroom No. 4!"

[mcelquotes]

I also heard, and maybe it's just a rumor, but he pisses his pants on purpose because he likes the warm feeling against his legs.

Griffin McElroy

[sunricgod]

vance : i didn't understand why people cared so much about their dumb fluffy-haired trans best friends, until i got a dumb fluffy-haired trans best friend myself.

vance : *lifts finney by the collar*

vance : i've only had finney for a day and a half, but if anything happens to him i will kill everyone in this room and then myself.

finney : *smiles sweetly, and waves*

[fuuucksheet]

whats up gang,

i have evolved from c.ai to tumblr

my c.ai is Fucksheet i make some shitty bots lol

ill take some suggestions if you would likeee :3 also I SEE SOME OF MY MOOTIE PATOOTIES ON HERE, also people i follow which is EEEEEE >w< so yeah tell me what you WANT!!!!!

[radiophd]

notes for a film on jazz [film, 1965]

[musickool]

Just for fun, which Keanu's bad guy do you think is the hotter? 😜🤣❤️❤️❤️

these two. nuff said. (no, i did not add david twice, pls do not say anything.)

[incorrectpowerrangersquotes]

Chase: Morning. Made you some coffee.

Riley: Oh, I don't do caffeine.

Chase: Right. Your body is a temple.

Riley: Well, I don't know about that. More like a church in an airport.

[shinigami-striker]

October 2024 Birthdays | Tuesday, 10.01.24

Here are this month's upcoming birthdays for October 2024 down below:

Tuesday, 10/1

Josh Brener (40th birthday today; voiced Donatello in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)

Wednesday, 10/2

Jeff Bennett

Thursday, 10/3

Richard Ian Cox

Friday, 10/4

Bill Fagerbakke

Saturday, 10/5

Monica Rial

Sam Vincent

Ted Sroka

Monday, 10/7

Omar Benson Miller

Tuesday, 10/8

Apphia Yu

Jamie Marchi

Wednesday, 10/9

Sam Riegel

Thursday, 10/10

Quinton Flynn

Friday, 10/11

Kent Williams (60th birthday coming soon; voiced Mr. Compress in My Hero Academia)

Tiffany Grant

Saturday, 10/12

Macy Anne Johnson

Sunday, 10/13

Aaron Dismuke

Elizabeth Maxwell

Monday, 10/14

David Kaye (60th birthday coming soon)

Saturday, 10/19

Vanessa Marshall (55th birthday coming soon; voiced Mary Jane Watson in The Spectacular Spider-Man)

Sunday, 10/20

Lindsay Sheppard

Friday, 10/25

Kevin Michael Richardson (60th birthday coming soon)

Nika Futterman (55th birthday coming soon)

Zeno Robinson

Saturday, 10/26

Griffin Burns

Ricco Fajardo

Sunday, 10/27

Jun'ichi Kanemaru (voice of Sonic the Hedgehog since 1998 starting with Sonic Adventure)

Monday, 10/28

Greg Eagles

Wednesday, 10/30

Tabitha St. Germain

Thursday, 10/31 (Halloween)

Nolan North

Enjoy the rest of your October and Happy Halloween! 🎃 🍬 🍭