#the deceptive woman

[fantastic-nonsense]

The truth is...I no longer know. The truth...matters....or I think it does. Or perhaps it did once. And does no longer. Or perhaps it never did. But that seems...wrong. It should matter. It should matter a great deal. Or perhaps it shouldn't. The story keeps changing. This is the helm of the God of War. Worn by Ares. Worn by me. I think I am the God of War. Yet I think that cannot be true. War...the first casualty of war...is truth. /// The first casualty of war is the truth. And the truth does matter. It used to be the only thing that mattered. -Wonder Woman: Rebirth (2016)

thinking again about how Greg Rucka came swooping in to save Wonder Woman comics in 2016 by just straight up ignoring everything written for the last five years and going "nah all of that nonsense was false memories and Diana being lied to by the gods, and by the way let me reinforce the whole reason Wonder Woman exists in the first place while I'm here"

[reblogandlikes]

If the betrayal plot is still going to be a thing happening within the IC, I don't want to hear shit about Tamlin and him not knowing Ianthe was a horny, power hungry opportunist hidden behind the bond of childhood friends and title of High Priestess.

The IC are stuck together like glue with a person of Truth, a shadow singer, a general who should be able to sniff out bullshit and plotting, whatever Amren is/was and a freakin' daemati. If they can't figure out that their "brother" or "sister/cousin" is going against them, then...I don't know what to say.

Tamlin had shit on his plate and was being active while these mf's just like to party and order 2/3s of their downtrodden court around.

[olessan]

These two are dressed in similar motifs and shapes to Lucanis, so they may be Antivan Crows... Is that you, Teia Cantori and Viago De Riva?

[wondyvillains]

Dolos (the Duke of Deception) appears in this week's BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #30 (2024)!

[invinciblerodent]

I just learned today, after a good 700 hours in-game, that it's possible for Aradin and his crew to attack you at your camp in act 3 (through someone saying, paraphrased, that if you enjoy him as a character you must not have played act 3), and I'm honestly so bloody into this possibility now.

Like, sure, on one hand that's textbook fantasy thug behavior and I like that he has the chutzpah to do it, but also... yeah, go on and tell the person you learned was hired to capture the Nightsong maybe three hours into the game, about how the Nightsong is chilling at your camp. Truly, the man who was offered enough money for this contract to have him set for life, and who'd abandon an archdruid and some of his own crew because they got attacked can be trusted with that information.

I'm sure nothing can go wrong if you tell him, he's such an absolutely 100% trustworthy individual. Surely this man has not done anything nefarious or underhanded (such as attacking a person at their camp) in his life. You should also give him a copy of the key to your room at the Elfsong in case he wants to drop by later for tea and crumpets...??????

I know this person likely meant that this is a reason one shouldn't like him, but if anything, I honestly enjoy his character like three times more, now that I know this can happen. He's a greedy, cutthroat, an kind of stupid man who is only an adventurer because his daddy was one, and all he wants is money enough to retire.

He's barely- to moderately hinged. I'm obsessed with him now.

[shadessallow]

Helen Bierce the woman that you are

THESE CARDS MADE ME SO SOOOO HAPPY AND IM TOTALLY NORMAL ABOUT HER

[janetcage]

More Mortal Kombat Pride Edits!!!🫶

These are just all the ones I’ve done besides all of the lesbian Johnnys’. Thought I might as well post them🌟🫶

[clemsfilmdiary]

Failure to Launch (2006, Tom Dey)

10/16/24

[fauvester]

white no-face floride calhoun. Heaven would not have been prepared

[loverboybrightsideghost]

JOHN JUST GOT HER TO SHOOT HERSELF IN THE FACE HOLY FUCK

[doesnotloveyou]

your first name is james, dumbass

[rosenfey]

reading all these fucked up grey warden stories makes me really miss origins...

[agnesandhilda]

bertram from all's well that ends well they could never make me hate you

[enfernalinferno]

Think I'm coming into the fandom a little late

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[filmnoirfoundation]

FNF prez Eddie Muller responds to film noir fan questions fielded by the Foundation's Director of Communications Anne Hockens. In this episode, we discuss, A WOMAN’S FACE, DECEPTION, CRY VENGEANCE, proto-noirs, the prevalence of the amnesia trope in film noir, and more. We wind with a discussion of film noir posters. Sorry folks, no cats this week.  

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This week’s questions:

When you do Grand Lake intro and outro shoots, what kind of crew do you have or is it self-inflicted? Jay and Connie, Ann Arbor

I have heard you mention several times on your show that were plans to make a film version of Dashiell Hammett's book RED HARVEST. But you also added that this film was never made for various reasons. Does a screenplay of that film exist and can it be purchased? Loren, Chicago

Can you think of an actor/actress with a noir performance that surprised you given the films or TV you had seen them in before? Ryan from Rhode Island

 It seems that many classic noir actors and actresses were able to parlay their fame into popular TV series in the 1950s and '60's.  Do either of you have a favorite TV show in that regard? Joe, Redondo Beach CA

Before film noir became a thing in the 1940s, there were other films that had strong noir elements, either in style or content or both. What are some of the best and/or most influential proto-noirs? Kathleen from Chicago

I just recently saw A WOMAN'S FACE. I thought it was excellent and Ms. Crawford was superb in the role of Anna Holm.  Eddie, would you consider it a film noir and if so, would you consider showing it on NOIR ALLEY? Richard, New York

I just watched DECEPTION (1946) for the first time. What an amazing film with the main performances by Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, but especially from Claude Rains. I wanted to know your thoughts on the film, but especially the ending. For me, it was a total letdown. Marty, Fond du Lac, WI 

What are your favorite noir movies that use amnesia as a major plot device? Why did it become so popular? Ciao, Andy

After reading Sharon Knolle's article "Hard Luck Dogs: How Animals Reveal The Tender Heart of Noir" in Noir City issue 17. One of my favorite dog cameos is a dachshund that wanders into a shot and appears to be begging the camera operator for a snack in CRY VENGEANCE. I was wondering if you might have some insights or thoughts on this fun noir film.  Any info would be greatly appreciated. James in Atlanta

Film noir movie posters are great to look at. All the ones I’ve come across seem to have pulp influences.  What started that? Was it pulp paperbacks or magazines? We’re all noir movie posters of the time (40’s and 50’s) generally the same in this regard or were there any more subtle styles? Eddie: I remember you mentioning that you purchased a bunch of old movie posters. Which turned out to be your favorite? Steve in Exeter New Hampshire

[bizlybebo]

tumblr user bizlybebo

whats your opinion on later on jrwi intros? do you miss the ones that always ended on "just roll with it"

TBH THE THING I MISS THE MOST IS THE “my name’s ___ i play ___” PART OF THE OLD INTROS. condi calling himself number 1 babygirl is probably actually one of my top 10 favorite jrwi moments Ever do not let them forget what they’ve taken from us