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The West Wing 4.21: Life on Mars

Circumstances meant that, again, I watched just the one episode and not a double bill, and then it took forever for me to listen to the podcast. ( Read more... )

Not that this is linked beyond Warner Brothers (or fictional depictions of the possibility of extra-terrestrial life), but I should post this now or it will get too out of date, as to the news about DC dropping Henry Cavill as Superman, ( my response )

[Edited for typos 17/2/25.]

Fic recs in the following fandoms: The Bourne franchise, The Hour, Original fic, Push and Wonder Woman.

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( 'Ware spoilers, see tags in case )

Current Music: What's Your Pleasure: Jessie Ware
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Final recs post of the year. All fic (none from this year's Yuletide as I've only saved links to read, and it's me. I'm more likely to rec fics that are years old. Oh, one of them is from last year's Yuletide.)

( In the following fandoms: DC Cinematic Universe, Fairy Tales, Harry Potter, Into the Woods and Little Women. )

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So, I watched Wonder Woman 1984 on Blu-Ray (my first Blu-Ray) now that I've got a player. It was a few weeks ago, actually, but it took me some time to work through the extras.

I had a mixed reaction to this, although I didn’t want to, but I don’t think it was as good as the first. It’s pretty entertaining (if overlong). But I don’t think there was an awesome bit that felt as sustained as in the first film ( spoilery details )

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( Spoilers for my 2019, but also Avengers Endgame and X-Men Dark Phoenix )

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I feel justified for splitting the last batch, because I can slip in Snowy Weather by

small_hobbit (Sanditon (TV) Esther/Babington). Written for me! Esther and Babington talk themselves out of going to a party. It weaves the song the prompt references in well.

And here are my final recs for the year. Again, nothing from this year's Yuletide, but fics and fanvids in the following fandoms: Timeless; The Wood Wife; Wonder Woman; X-men movievers;; Zootopia; and Original fic.

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I rated these four episodes at about the same level, although I cared a smidge less for ‘The Stable Boy’, which is Regina’s backstory.

( Hat Trick, The Stable Boy, The Return, The Stranger, )

There’s a commentary on The Stable Boy featuring a spoiler warning for the finale. That’s a first for me.

Also, I finally watched Wonder Woman on DVD last night, and it worked better for me than it did in the cinema - more scenes had an emotional impact and I picked up on nuances I hadn't the first time around. I think I was influenced by reading a lot that was written by people who loved the film more than I did. Certainly, I'm excited about where the director and her leading lady take the character next in the sequel.

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Last batch of recs. Fic, fanvids and fanart in the following fandoms: Pacific Rim; Parks and Recreation; Pride and Prejudice (book); Sherlock; Spy; and Wonder Woman (2017).

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If you enjoy any of these fanworks recced in this series of posts, please encourage their creators by letting them know.

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Belatedly, after some over-thinking, my version of the 2017 fandom meme.

( May contain spoilers )

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Because I need to start posting these, or it'll be 2018 before I turn around. Fanfiction and fanvid recs from the following fandoms: 10 Things I Hate About You, Brooklyn Nine-Nine; DCU; Disney princesses; Fairy Tales (Rapunzel) and Galaxy Quest.

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Expect more recs in small batches over the rest of the month.

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Of the other choices that I went for before going to see Justice League, The Florida Project is excellent and one of my top three films of the year. Ingrid Goes West will depend on your sense of humour (I laughed more at the Batman referencing than the darker stuff), and both of them pass the Bechdel test with ease. Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool aims for the heartstrings, although I didn’t sniffle – partly because I fall between the generations represented in the romance and partly because I’m not a big crier – it looks gorgeous and Benning deserves award notice.

Upcoming: Pitch Perfect 3 (just find a new plot to hang the jokes and songs on); Molly’s Game (should make an interesting follow-up to Miss Sloane from Chastain); and The Greatest Show on Earth (please live up to the glimpses I’ve seen).

Justice League

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Gave the first episode of ‘Love, Lies and Records’ a whirl – sorry, it’s not those kinds of records. ( Read more... )

Dear Justice League,

I will get around to seeing you, honest. But there’s so much counter-programming to keep up with!

Dear World,

Try not to spoil me (I know the most important thing: that there will be a Wonder Woman 2, but still).

shallowness

And I dipped out of Children in Need, but I did get to see the Strictly bit ( Read more... )

And then Poldark did Children in Need ( Read more... )

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I know everyone is linking to interesting Wonder Woman stuff, but if you haven't seen it, here's a list of heart-warming ways young children have responded to Wonder Woman via Digial Spy.

I meant to post this when reviewing Salazar's revenge, but here's an excellent

idol_reflection essay on (Captain) Jack Sparrow, based on the first three Pirates movies – worth reading the comments for a look at Jack as a trickster: Captain Jack Sparrow - A Legend in His Own Mind by The Stowaway.

And via

musesfool The Chrisening of Hollywood from Vanity Fair - an amusing take on the Four Chrises phenomenon here.

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I finally got to see it - it was a bit of a rush to get there because the people I was going with wanted to see it at an earlier showing than I'd first sugested. So, I arrived in the middle of the trailer for the Justice League movie feeling flustered, frankly.

My head and my heart aren’t entirely in accord about this film, all right? ( heart says yes, head says hmm )

Current Mood: tired
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On Tuesday, in the middle of all the horrible news, it was announced that Joss Whedon will be taking over directing duties on Justice League from Zach Snyder for tragic reasons. Obviously, one hopes that this helps a grieving family heal.

Wonder Woman (please be good! Not that I saw the show or read the comics, but as a woman who goes to see comic book movies, we're due one about a superheroine that's good) is occupying my brain more. But apparently the news about the merchandise isn't great.

Anyway, I’m watching Smallville season 5 for the first time on DVD. (I’ve been spoiled for a few big things on the show over the years. And the next DVD boxset I will go through will be a better show, but I’m watching it with much nostalgia for my experiences of the fandom for the first year or two. Quick recap: CHLOE.)

The colour palate is very striking, coming off the greys of metal, glass, stone and shadows of Person of Interest. I’m also rewatching the Pirates of the Caribbean movies right now, which has the blues and greys of the sea and brown and black of the ships, so the warm, bright, sun-kissed hues of Smallville, where everyone’s outfits are colour-coded, jumped out at me.

( spoilers up to 5.4 )

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I posted Fancy Hotel, a Person of Interest/The Night Manager ficlet. Zoe and John were the focus of the prompt and remain the focus of the fic, but I had TNM on my mind and it was the spark for me. I wish I could have come up with a better title, but at least I managed a summary.

I caught up with B99 3.14 Karen Peralta

( Itsy-Bitsy Spider )

Of course, I’m now behind again because I chose to watch Scorpion (post to come).

I went to see a double-bill of films yesterday for the first time in ages. First was Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Yes, I know. One word review: ponderous.

( more words ) There were lots of problems, but I’ll focus on the most relevant one, which is that you’ve seen the trailer(s), and who hasn't given the promo push, most of the film will not come as a surpise.

And before this film a new-to-me Captain America: Civil War trailer aired and I think that contained a major development that made me clap my hands to my mouth in disbelief that they’d show that now. What is wrong with the people behind cutting these trailers? Stick to the first third, show glimpses of the main characters, give a flavour of the mood...people are going to go see films featuring Captain America, Iron Man, Batman and Superman!

Having said that, The Lego Batman Movie trailer filled me with glee.

What I wasn’t spoiled for in BvS:DoJ was ( Read more... ) Roll on the Wonder Woman solo movie, which seems like the only thing DC is doing that Marvel seems to need to worry about.

The second film I saw was Eddie the Eagle, which is thoroughly entertaining. It has also had a huge promo push in the UK, and benefits from being a sporting underdog dramedy based on a true story that I'm about old enough to remember, but I don't think they used the last third in the promo material.

Finally, I've caught up on Parks and Rec

5.11

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5.12

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