#they reunite in the house universe 😔

[3-speranza]

The best thing I ever read was the interview of Ethan Hawke where he said he didn’t like Robert Sean Leonard in House M.D. because he was too good of an actor for the show…

(I needed that Ethan Hawke cameo so badly)

RSL was perfect as Wilson. The end.

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[johnnycakesswitch]

Favorite little moments in the movie

• Dally swinging down from the damn roof when Ponyboy got jumped 💀

• Soda checking on Steve’s nose in the background in the beginning of the movie 😔😔 he’s such a sweetheart

• “I’m gonna make it my business to get the guy who did that to your face >:( ”

• Pony and Johnny giving Two-Bit’s car a push start such little brother energy

• Ponyboy being mad as hell laying in bed w Soda when he’s telling him Darry loves him a lot bro looks like this the entire time 😒😠☹️

• “here come the hobos” that whole little bit it’s so real like visiting your friends/sibling at work and bothering them

• Pony helping Johnny slide under the gate at the drive in

• Johnny telling Two-Bit “get out of my hair >:(” when he comes and scares them and Two brushing a comb through his hair

• Marcia wearing Two-Bit’s jacket 💔💔

• I’m sorry but Bob’s “Cherry 😡 what’s going on 😡 what are you doing!!” Is actually hilarious the way he says it makes me laugh

• “what time is it?” “I don’t know I went to sleep too 🙄 💅 ” they should’ve let Johnny say the fuck bc ik he needed to add that to a lot of the end of his sentences when talking to Pony

• Darry looking at Ponyboy through the window and picking up the paper just so he could slam it down

• Soda unbothered resting on the couch 💅 bro does not give a fuck

• Johnny rubbing Pony’s arm right when they first rub away 😔 bffs

• Pony yelling at Johnny to run when the Socs went after him ☹️ he knew how scared Johnny must’ve been

• “you really did kill him huh Johnny 😥” “yeah 😕🧍‍♂️”

• the whole scene at Buck’s, they’re all so fed up with each other 💀 but the way Dally helped them come up w a plan, zero hesitation, gave Pony dry clothes and his own jacket, as much money as he could get them, it showed a lot about Dally’s loyalty

• “don’t point the thing at me, will ya? It’s loaded, come on ✋🙄”

• Pony has the most youngest sibling energy of anyone talking abt “why do I have to act like a farm boy” Johnny should’ve told him bc I don’t damn want to tf

• Pony imagining that he’s home, I love the glimpse into his everyday life

• Johnny not knowing where to put Pony’s hair that he’s cutting so just dropping it in Pony’s lap 💀

• as scared as he was, Johnny constantly comforting Pony in the church even when he was upset and terrified himself 😕

“Johnny 😟 there’s a monster outside 😰” “what 🙄”

• Johnny blowing his smoke rings

• Dally pulling Pony’s hair to wake him 😭

• one of the first questions Pony asking being “how’s Soda doing is he upset?” ☹️

• “YOURE starving??” Johnny was sick and tired of these people 😭😭😭

• Johnny asking where Dally got the car is so funny “where’d you get this car? HUH??? 🙄” like

• them BEGGING Dally to watch the road ✋😭

• Pony mad as hell when Dally asks if they think Cherry might like him 💀

• also of course Johnny gets to ride shotgun in Dally’s car 😌 Pony gets the back 😒

• Dally attempting to yank Johnny back into the car then his little “you gonna get him? 🙄”

• Curtis brothers reuniting at the hospital 💔💔 then Darry carrying him back inside ☹️ the best boys

• Tim on the couch in the morning 😭 “hey kid 🫤”

• literally the entire following scene, it’s so domestic and shows their everyday lives but I’ll go into more detail:

- Two-Bit and Steve being so genuinely happy to see Pony and him just as always mad as hell about his eggs

- “beer for breakfast there Two-Bit? 🫤”

- “morning Mr. Universe 😄”

- Darry picking up Steve

- Soda telling Pony to shut the door and Pony just ignoring him

- Darry telling Soda to go get dressed and him instead going to sit on the couch assumingly bare ass naked to watch tv 💀

- “why don’t you get a job you ever think of getting a job for a living Two-Bit?” And “Soda, shoes” Steve has the best lines I stg

- Darry telling Ponyboy and Two to do up the dishes like this is rly everyone’s house

• “boy he’s so greasy he glides when he walks”

• Two-Bit cutting up w the Socs while Pony and Randy talk he’s so 😭😭

• the doctor saying Johnny has been asking for them ☹️ poor baby, he must’ve felt so alone and scared

• Dally being a brat and his goofy ass laugh 😭 like tf you mean you threw away your hospital gown 💀 and him saying Tim came to visit him like ok I see you Tally

• Two-Bit checking Pony’s temperature, they all care abt each other sm

• Steve and Soda in the pre rumble scene, Steve throwing cards at Soda, the arm wrestling, talking about why they like to fight, give me more Stevepop I beg

• “Curly always said you were a good kid” ik Pony’s ass was thinking omg he talks about me 😍😍😍

• Dally making sure Johnny knew how proud everyone was of him ☹️💔

• Steve asking Soda if he looks tuff 😔

• Dally calling the house and even though Steve answered him specifically asking for Darry ☹️ he could’ve told anyone what was going on but he wanted Darry then everyone without a second thought going to help him

• Pony’s absolutely heart wrenching “no” right as Dally dies and Darry yelling at the cops

• “is somebody sick?” 😕

• Darry smiling reassuringly at Pony in court 😔 then the hug at the end when everything works out

• Soda’s monologue and Darry promising that they’re not gonna fight anymore 😔 then “let’s go home I’m cold”

Anyway all these little moments are so important to help build up all of the characters! I love all of them and think every moment is so important to the overall story

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Not the Same

Jake and (Name) were the closest of friends. Lives across the street from each other and grew up together. They knew they’d be in each other’s lives for ever. At least…They thought they would. That changed when Jake had to move away for university. The kept in contact but it was just not the same. Now, they’re change to reunite is here. (Name) is ecstatic to see her best friend again. Jake…It’s hard to tell how he feels about it. But (Name) soon realizes that their friendship is not the same. He…is not the same.

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(Name): Hey Jake☺️

Jake: Heyyyy (Name)

(Name): Guess what?

Jake: OMG! Are you pregnant?😱 I didn’t think it would happen so soon…😔

(Name): ???? Why is that your first thought? And I’m not pregnant!

Jake: Is your mom pregnant?😢

(Name): No! No one’s pregnant!

Jake: So no new siblings? Then what’s going on?🙄

(Name): Me and mom are moving

Jake: Don’t tell me you’re going to be even farther away from me…

(Name): Don’t worry about it🤭

Jake: I’m scared???

Jake: Hello???????

Jake: Currently calling the police !

——

(Name) laughed as she turned off her phone. She leaned her head against the window as her mom drove to the airport. “Are you happy to finally be able to see Jake again?” Her mom asked. Jake. Her childhood best friend. Her only friend actually. They practically spent their whole lives together.

Until…Jake had to move away for college. They still kept in touch, but certainly not as much as they used to. They went from FaceTiming everyday, to phone calls every few days, to barely even texting. But now, (Name) was finally going to meet him again after all this time since she’s transferring to his school. “I can’t wait!” She said, the excitement clear in her voice.

——

Before they knew it, they were already on the plane. After their flight, they had already arrived in their new town. And of course, the first place (Name) went was Jake’s house.

She was able to get the address from her mom who got it from Jake’s mom. (Name) knocked on the door as soon as she arrived. The door opened a minute later.

A girl with short, dark red hair opened the door. (Name) was startled at the girl, “Um…excuse me…?” (Name) started unsurely. “I’m here to see my friend, Jake. Does he live here?” The girl nodded before turning her head towards the inside of the house. “Jake! Someone’s here to see you!” She shouted. “Tell Jay for the last time that I’m not going to the gym with him!” A man yelled from somewhere inside. The girl let out a deep sigh then yelled, “It’s some girl!” The boy came to the door immediately.

Once Jake came, the girl went back into the house. “(Name)?!” He exclaimed, shock evident in his face. “Wh..what are you doing here?!” He looked like a deer caught in headlights. “Well…I did tell you I was moving,” (Name) said with a grin. “You didn’t tell me you were moving here…” Jake muttered more to himself than anyone else. “So…um…It’s good to see you again?” (Name) said, trying to keep the conversation going. Jake just shook his head and moved closer to (Name). He was about to hug her when he stopped himself. Instead, he gave her an awkward smile. “Was that your girlfriend…?” (Name) suddenly asked. “What?! No way! That’s just…ew…No. She’s just my roomate. We go the same university.”

“Um, Anyway, I should get going now. Me and mom have to unpack,” (Name) said, taking a step back. “Okay…see you later,” Jake replied awkwardly. (Name) smiled at him and turned around. But right before she left the door, he called out to her. “Wait! (Name)! I can help you with moving in tomorrow. My friends can come to and they go the gym a lot so they’ll be a lot of help.” (Name) grinned. “Thanks! I’ll text you the address!” She waved at him and jogged down the street.

——

The next day, Jake and his friends arrived at (Name)’s house. (Name)’s mom greeted them by the front door and let them in. “It’s so nice to see you again, Jake. Look how big you’ve gotten!” Jake chuckled and gave her a hug, “It’s nice to see you too.”

When he pulled back, he started to introduce his friends. He pointed to the boy with platinum hair, “That’s Sunghoon.” “And that’s Jay,” he said as he pointed to boy with dark blue hair. “They’re my other roommates,” Jake said. “It’s nice to meet you,” Jay said as he gave (Name) and her mom a handshake. Sunghoon just gave them a nod.

“Let’s get started!” (Name)’s mom clapped her hands excitedly. “Jake, could you please help get the boxes from the moving truck? Jay and Sunghoon can help with putting (Name)’s things in her room.” “Sure thing!” Jake followed (Name)’s mother, leaving (Name), Jay, and Sunghoon alone. “Come on,” Sunghoon said as he grabbed some boxes labeled ‘(Name).’ Jay and (Name) followed him, each picking up a box as well.

The three made their way to (Name)’s bedroom. Sunghoon set the boxes down on the floor with Jay and (Name) following suit. “How’d you get Jake to help you with this?” Sunghoon asked her. “What do you mean?” (Name) replied, confused. “Jake wouldn’t help someone move in if he doesn’t know them. Well-actually…” Sunghoon shrugged. “What? Me and Jake are childhood friends. We’ve known each other our whole lives.” (Name) furrowed her brows in confusion. “You’re childhood friends? He’s never mentioned you before,” Jay said. (Name) nodded, “He never mentioned me? At all?” “Nope,” Sunghoon answered.

(Name) remained quiet, unsure how to feel. Sunghoon shrugged his shoulders and went back downstairs to get more boxes. Jay pat (Name) on the back, “Don’t think too much of it. He probably had his reasons. But…if I had a friend as pretty as you…I don’t think I’d ever stop talking about you.” (Name) blushed at Jay’s compliments. Jay smiled and patted her shoulder again, then went back downstairs. (Name) shook her head and made her way downstairs as well.

——

“Ahh…” Jay stretched. “Man, moving day sucks so hard.” Jake chuckled at his friend. They had just put the last few boxes in one of the rooms and were heading back to the living room where (Name) and her mom were. “Thank you, boys! How much do I owe you?” “Oh, no worries,” Jake assured her, “We’re just happy we could help.” (Name)’s mom smiled, grateful. She thanked them again and told them that they could go home now. “See you at school tomorrow?” Jay asked (Name). “Yeah! See you tomorrow!” (Name) replied. “See you later,” Jake said as hugged (Name)’s mom. “Bye guys!” She waved at them as they went outside. Once they were gone, (Name) closed the door behind them. “Welp. Let’s get the blowup mattresses,” (Name) sighed.

——

And just like that, the day of (Name)’s first day of school had come. She got dressed and put on her shoes as she sat on the bed. Suddenly, she heard a buzz beside her. She grabbed her phone and unlocked it. It was a message from Jake.

Jake: Do you need a ride to school? Jay’s offering

(Name): If you have enough room, sure. Thanks :)

Jake: We’ll pick you up in five.

(Name): K see you then

—–

Five minutes later, (Name) heard a knock on the front door. She opened the door to see Jake standing there. “Hey. Ready to go?” He asked her. “Yup.” She nodded her head. She and Jake made their way to Jay’s car. As soon as they got in, Jay drove off. “Thanks for the ride,” (Name) told him. “No problem,” Jay said. The rest of the drive was in silence. (Name) felt uncomfortable; she wanted to say something but couldn’t find the courage.

“So…how do you guys all know each other?” She finally spoke after what felt like forever. “Well…me and Sunghoon have know each other since middle school. Thrn we met Jake freshman year of university when the three of us were assigned to work on a project together. We just kinda hit it off after that,” Jay answered. “I see…” (Name) nodded her head in understanding. After a few more minutes of driving and talking, they finally arrived at school.

[graysongraysoff]

okay now that i’ve had a sleep let’s talk about this

presented, of course, with the caveat that i never went to see the whedon chimera justice league, so. coming at this as my first experience of Zack Snyder’s Justice League™.

tl;dr, if it had been one and a half to two hours shorter and had been edited by someone who understood literally anything about narrative pacing, i think it actually could have been pretty good! truthfully!! there were a lot of moments i genuinely enjoyed, which is more than i can say about fucking bvs, lol. as it stands, however, it’s pretty bloated and nonsensically paced, and does still contain a lot of that Classic Snyder Bullshit i’ve come to know and hate, so let’s get into it.

SPOILERS BEYOND THIS POINT

things i liked:

snyder’s strength has always been spectacle; i have always given and will always give him that. all the fight sequences were fucking baller, and diana in particular did a lot of wildly cool shit. (also diana got the killshot against steppenwolf!!! yay!!!)

i feel like it should go without saying that zack and i are ideologically opposed, but i will grant that his hyper-christian randian objectivist bullshit, while present, wasn’t like, distracting. which i appreciate. lol.

Valid™ bruce wayne moments include “this is alfred, i work for him,” and him THANKING!!!! ALFRED!!!!!! YOU RAISE ME UP.MP3!!!!

i know barry annoyed a lot of people (i loved reading all the reactions on twitter from people who thought all of his jokey-jokey quirky boy lines were whedon additions which, turns out, no they weren’t), but idk, i thought he was kinda fun? i was expecting a lot more cringiness toward diana on his part but he only really had one line that was kinda :/ oh and his one scene with iris was kinda :/ but like. other than that! fine! good, even!

“my man!!!”

I Am Not Immune To Henry Cavill 😔

literally i LOUDLY gasped when the camera cut to a photograph of clark and lois in like lois’s house or wherever, mans is LITERALLY breathtaking. ESPECIALLY when he’s doing his soft little Sweetboy Clark smile, i just. 😔

when he said “ma” all softly upon being reunited with ma kent 🥺

this goes under spectacle but speaking of clark that scene when barry is trying to get the jump on him with his super speed and clark just. turns. and looks. at him. like “oh, so you’re fast? that’s your thing?? that’s so cool. interestingly, i am also fast.” and then he just wrecks his whole shit. chef kiss poetic cinema.

martian manhunter showing up for essentially no reason was a little ??? but i got to say “holy shit, martian manhunter!” and what self-respecting comic fan doesn’t like to play superhero bingo at the movies

my man desaad has my dream job. show up, be a bitch, then bounce. the sir kay of the dc cinematic universe. we stan an icon.

aquaman was cool. didn’t leave much of an impression other than that, but i mean. he showed up and did some cool stuff, so. 👍

things i didn’t like:

ThIs FiLm Is PrEsEnTeD iN a 4:3 FoRmAt To PrEsErVe ThE iNtEgRiTy Of ZaCk SnYdEr’S cReAtIvE vIsIoN

all the stuff i mentioned in the tl;dr above: length, editing. you can add color grading/palette on there, too, but i know that’s like. zack’s Thing, so. can’t really fault him for that, i just don’t like it, haha.

a more specific editing complaint: the ENTIRE first chapter could have been cut. what the fuck WAS that art house bullshit???

a lot of very On The Nose, Pseudo-Artsy musical choices, lol.

i’m obviously still bitter about the amazonian costuming and i’ll die mad about it.

i’m kind of annoyed that bruce stole diana’s schtick by making his own energy-absorbing gauntlets.

also i didn’t feel like bruce had any really cool fight scenes, actually?? which i guess is what you get when you decide he’s just a rich dude who relies on firepower. 🙄

speaking of bruce and diana there was a moment that implied my least favorite ship in the whole world, which is those two, and just. kill bill sirens. stop projecting yourself onto bruce and flattering yourself with the idea that wonder woman would fuck you, zack.

oh my fucking god and SPEAKING of wonder woman, the fucking. the scene where steppenwolf tells the parademons “this one’s mine,” meaning, you know, “i want to fight this amazon one-on-one,” and we get a fucking close-up of diana’s face where she all but looks at the camera and says “i belong to no one.” like what a fucking embarrassment, lol. that might be the clumsiest #girlboss moment i’ve ever seen in my life. holy shit. also later on the parademons just start fighting her again, anyway. little idiots can’t even follow basic instructions.

lois lane and ma kent exist purely to Be Sad and to Make Clark Good Again by being Wholesome Mother Figures. lois quits her job as a journalist. ma kent loses the farm. they are NOTHING without their BIG STRONG MAN!!!!

zack utilizes the Evil Superman trope to a degree that i’m not at all comfortable with. it’s just so painfully clear how repulsive he finds clark as a character (a symbol of hope?? in MY snyderverse???). like he barely has any screentime as it is, and we spend more of what little he does have fighting AGAINST him than we do fighting ALONGSIDE him. just makes me sad to see my boy clark done like that. 😔 (ESPECIALLY since he was so well cast!!!! you had cavill and you WASTED him!!!!! we could’ve had it all!!!!) and like, you could use the excuse of like, “it’s in service to spectacle, we just wanna see superman’s power fully unleashed with no holding back,” but that’s kind of a weak excuse, imo. you can do that without doing the Evil Superman bit, you just gotta, like. use your imagination. lol.

also superman’s all-blue ensemble was bad and boring.

cyborg’s story could have used a once-over. he went from being VERY angsty to getting over his baggage with his father VERY quickly (which, in a four-hour movie, is fucking criminal, lmao). it just didn’t feel like we earned that shift.

also for the amount of time spent building cyborg up as some kind of doctor manhattan you’d think that he’d be able to override his own. fucking. security system. that was a weak-ass contrivance.

oh my god speaking of weak-ass contrivances: DARKSEID’S GANG!!! FORGETTING!!!! WHERE!!!! THE SINGLE WORLD!!!!! THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO CONQUER!!!!!! FUCKING WAS!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!

there were also multiple smaller instances where things like. like steppenwolf would be interrogating someone about the mother box, then move on to someone else and be like “the mother box’s scent is even stronger on you,” like. then why didn’t you start?? with that guy??? mr. wolf???? like there were just a lot of little things like that. i said “then why didn’t you just do that???” like at least three times.

jared leto joker is obviously an insult to the joker (which is saying a lot) and probably the worst thing ever to happen to the dc universe as a whole, and we all knew that already, but also his costuming just looked so bad, lol. dollar general halloween joker lookin ass. laughin like a gotdamn duck call. disgraceful.

and, of course: Don’t Forget, Dick Grayson Is Dead!!! eat my entire ass, zackery.

i’m sure there’s more, but those are like. my main impressions at the mo. if you watched it lmk what you thought!

I can't believe Zack almost made it four whole hours without mentioning a dead Robin but he couldn't do it he couldn't help himself