#the a's

[cinematoast]

popeye (1980)

this one is definitely a bit of a trip.

I got turned onto this movie listening to The A's cover He Needs Me on their 2022 album Fruit. It's cute, whimsical, and romantic, and actually comes from somewhere strange! Shelly Duvall sings it as Olive Oyl in this 1980s Popeye movie. And once someone (okay, Ray) let me know abou this crazy movie, I had to watch it. I mean come on, it's a Robert Altman film with Robin Williams and Shelley Duval. This is wild!!

I didn't see this movie as a kid but I did have a bunch of old timey cartoons (including Popeye) on some random compilation DVDs. Robin Williams nails Popeye's muttering and mannerisms, but it's just so hard to effectively translate a cartoon character that originated in 1929 into a live action movie. Olive? Sure, and Shelley Duval nails it. But Popeye? I feel for Robin Williams squinting in those prosthetic forearms, and the physical slapstick comedy of the cartoon doesn't fully translate in fight scenes where Bluto smashes up the set or Popeye does that wind up twisty punch thing.

The semi aquatic set is one of the highlights for me (one can't help but be reminded of a Florida mini golf course) and the little kid playing Swee' Pea is positively Sunny Baudelaire-esque.

in all likelyhood, I'll return to The A's cover more frequently than I will this film, but it was a good little weekend watch.

[mydollsmovearoundatnight]

The A's have been reunited once more!

[meiko333]

Rainbow High Icons

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[cbcruk]

The A's - He Needs Me

[fairyprince7]

the As 🤝 sleepover society

being in polyam relationships

~ ca-cupid <3

your brain is huge and you are SO right/gen

[giantratarts]

An Aidan Russell redesign!!

I love Aidan a lot but his outfit leaves a lot to be desired, especially when comparing him to the other members of the A's who are super stylish and fashionable

So I took it upon myself to make his outfit cooler, more unique and give him some fun rainbow accents like Avery and Ainsley have 😊

[harpticulation]

I love Ainsley and I really, really want a doll of her. But sometimes I can't understand every word coming out of her mouth.

"I heard they're making a movie about how she almost lost her stitching hand to a booby trap while she was helping protect an ancient fabric loom."

Took 3 listens to understand that. First two times it was "I heard they're mikinamobi about how she almost lost her stitcican to a booby chap-o she was helping protect an ancient fabric loom."

[mydollsmovearoundatnight]

Headcanon: the A's have a weekly cuddle session. They're all in a queer platonic relationship and like cuddles, plus it helps them destress. Avery just makes sure to lock the door to their dorm beforehand so that none of the lowerclassmen can barge in.

[meiko333]

Rainbow High The A's Edits

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[therearewaytoomanygoodthings]

I made more

[el-tango-de-roxanna]

Ainsley ily

[urbanenemy]

A'S - A Woman's Got The Power 7" (1981/US)

german press

[jasonlecras]

Strolling around The Town