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Imagine getting into an argument about a title of a film...
(I won't continue that thought...because I'd like to give you a chance to enjoy 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' without spoilers! Or as few as you can manage)
A fellow viewer mentioned that there were a couple of 'fake posters' on Internet Movie Poster Awards. It's a site that I'd occasionally browse to see which film release catches my eye.
There are countless films that could have benefited with a marketing campaign such as this. I'm just glad this one did. FOUR fake posters!? How awesome is that?
And apparently these posters are for sale! At least I found the Raccacoonie one in at least three! Not sure about the pinky!
PS: I had no idea how to crop this...because I had a feeling that the
PPS: Before visiting...don't forget to turn on your VPN! I have no idea why IMP still doesn't have a HTTPS version of the site!
(Hopefully by this point you’ve finished every minute of ‘Save the Last Dance’, the kind of person who isn’t bothered by spoilers, or are just deciding if you still want to keep watching.)
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As I rewatched the film, I felt a bit of nostalgia, but also new things.
For example, I didn't expect to be thinking about My Exception at all. I mean, she's usually in my thoughts ever since I've gotten the nudge that she exists. But actually seeing her in Derek during that conversation that leads up to them breaking up? I found that quite interesting.
Maybe adolescent me would have been like: "Oh Sara, why did you say that!?"
Middle aged me is now: "I get it. I get why Sara is saying that."
Another thing was that even if this was directed by a man and made during the era of films littered with the 'Toxic Male Gaze'...I felt the camera was quite respectful of the female characters.
(I'm sure as a filmmaker, you might think that there could have been more tweaks done...and I'm pretty sure there may have...so...yes...DM me those thoughts!)
PS: This entry actually almost ended up as a 'Dear, E' kind of letter...thankfully I was able to find an approach to give a nod to her as well as also addressing you, faithful reader.
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(I'm hoping I translated this correctly --- as a fellow 'runner'…I'm probably going to get Sara's subtext better than Derek)
Sara: I thought that with the fight and everything…maybe we should cool it for a little while.
(Translation: I need space to process all these changes)
Derek: What?
[Sara doesn't say anything]
Derek: Well, uh, what are you saying? Are you saying you don't want to be with me? You don't wanna be seen with me? What are you saying?
Sara: I'm just saying I'm confused, that's all.
Derek: Confused about what? Me?
(Translation: Are you leaving me?)
Sara: A little bit.
(Translation: Nothing is final. I just need to process this.)
Sara: Yeah---No---Maybe.
Derek: Maybe? So hold on. What? Are we just talking about Steppes and school, or are you talking about the grocery store, the sidewalk, and museums? Break it down a bit for me, Sara….'cause I don't get it. When is it okay for us to be together? To be seen together?
Sara: Why are you getting mad?
(Translation: I want to be closer to you but it's just difficult when a lot of people just want our connection to fizzle out. Maybe I'm missing something?)
Sara: I'm just being honest. Nobody wants to see us together. We spend more time defending our relationship than actually having one.
(Translation: Are you sure you want to be with me? Even if everyone says you shouldn't?)
Sara: Its so hard.
Derek: So, everything gotta be easy? That's the story of your life, not mine.
Sara: You know this much about my life, Derek.
Derek: I know when ---- gets rough, you give up and punk out.
(Seriously Derek. If you're dealing with a runner. This is one of the easiest ways to make her run. Thank goodness Sara didn't run out on you at this point.)
Derek: Just the way you punked out on ballet when you mom died.
Sara: You don't know ---- about my mother. How dare you talk about my mom! God!
Derek: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. It's just that…all this ---- just kind of caught me off guard. I mean, it's, like, damn, you don't wanna be with me. Is that what you're saying? That you don't want to be with me?
Sara: No, it's not like that. I'm just just trying to tell how how I feel and you're taking it personal.
Derek: Let me tell you something, Sara. I just hit the best friend I have in the world in the face over you. I've been taking ---- from people I've known all my life. People I care about, that care about me so I could be with you.
(Translation: What else do you need for me to do to prove that I want to be with you?)
Derek: Telling myself that we are in this together. So, don't give me all this 'nothing personal' ----. I don't wanna hear it.
Sara: Fine. If I'm messing up your life so much, then maybe we shouldn't be together.
Derek: You know what? I don't need this ----. I don't even know why I bother. I'm out. To hell with it. The hell with you.
(Not sure if Derek is indeed a 'chaser' but if we're going with stereotypes…if Sara is a 'Runner' its likely that Derek is a 'chaser'. But the fact that Derek is not running the first instance Sara brings up doubts and instead clarifies what she means…is that he is a chaser. Or at least an 'evolved runner' because he is the one who leaves the room rather than Sara.)
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My verdict of the film: 7/10
Link to the timestamp commentary: None (If you would want me to do one for the film…throw me a nudge!)
A Formal Review of the film: None (I might? But it isn’t labelled as a comedy….but if you’re really keen for me to do one…let me know.)
My Thoughts about the creation and development of the film: None (Additional reading material would be queued up if I was given enough nudges.)
More of my comments about the film: None planned
Instagram Entry: TBA (I think it's a definite yes! I'll link to is once it's up!)
"I'm saying you've spent your entire adult life in one place and that makes it hard to leave. It does. And sometimes…we all don't know what's driving us, okay? Sometimes I feel 18. Sometimes I feel 8. We all have unpacked issues. We all have trauma. And from what I understand, you have more than your fair share. I'm saying it's hard to leave, Meredith. It's hard. It's hard to leave. It is."
- Nick Marsh (Grey's Anatomy - Season 18 Episode 20)
Naomie Harris finally gets to be the protagonist!! Well done Showtime!
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(Hopefully by this point you’ve finished the first episode of ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’, the kind of person who isn’t bothered by spoilers, or are just deciding if you still want to keep watching.)
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So...I did not expect most of the first episode to be SO COMPELLING! And...
When I saw Alex Kurtzman's name...I went...he did...THIS!? He did a comedy!? I'm not sure why I've attached his name to very serious things...
(Titles usually that don't fit me as a viewer)
...but then looking through his filmography...
He wrote a LOT that I enjoyed the humour of: 'Star Trek: Into Darkness', 'Star Trek' (JJ's Reboot), and 'Mission: Impossible III' (my favourite of the franchise)
About Justin as the protagonist? I did consider that it was Faraday who was...but then...he isn't reluctant. That's kind of who The Protagonist should be right? Just like in 1917. Will was 'picked'. Just like Justin is picked!
(I also love that we finally get a female 'Justin'? This is the first...right?)
Have I said how good this episode is? So good...that now a part of me is doubting if the rest of the 5 episodes this season would live up to the quality set.
(I know...that kind of fell through the heap during the last minute...I don't know why...the tornado felt weird....maybe because I felt I was getting a bit of 'Lost'? How things might just...be puzzle after puzzle...that detracts from...character work?)
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INT. JUSTIN'S F250 - DAY
JUSTIN is securing her payment in the centre console.
FARADAY sits in the passenger seat and closes the door. He gasps. Senses hightened…looking around…running his hand along the roof lining…looking around quickly to get a sense of this…vehicle.
FARADAY
Where is the fluid sac?
She pauses and gives him a look. Our traveller looks around the vehicle. Maybe it's…a hidden compartment to activate?
JUSTIN
Excuse me?
FARADAY
I travel in a fluid sac.
He gestures the shape. And she looks at him like…she's trying to understand him but…
JUSTIN
Yeah.
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My verdict of the episode: 7/10 – I took out three points for the cheesy opening (The narration while Faraday claws himself up towards sea level)...and the weird...last few minutes
Link to the timestamp commentary: I’ll sort one out based on requests. Though as I was watching the episode...it seems like it's not kind of a 'theory' thing. I was at the edge of my seat...but not in suspense...like while watching 'Homeland'. It was more me...just REALLY looking forward what would happen next...because the performances are so good coupled with the writing.
A Formal Review of the Season: Maybe? It's not a straight up comedy...but I'd say it's...maybe 60% drama and 40% Comedy?
More of my comments about the show: None planned (You can definitely request though!)
"You learn to appreciate the fact that what drives you is very different from what you're told should make you happy. You learn that it's okay to prefer your personal idea of heaven (live-tweeting zombie movies from under a blanket of kittens) rather than someone else's idea that fame/fortune/parties are the pinnacle we should all reach for. And there's something surprisingly freeing about that."
Would a really good answer be: "I wouldn't change a thing because we were matched for a reason".
Maybe?
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Personal Development Reminder: Clarify!
I'm not sure if it's healthy to misinterpret something in a positive way. Generally...I'd like to clarify something whether it comes across as positive or negative.
What I have learned is to ask right away...especially if it's a negative thing (or at least what I perceive as negative).
"When I travel on book tours I meet the most amazing people. Some who love the humour. Some who love the dark. Some who stare at me with my own terrified eyes and whisper that this is the first time they've left their house in weeks. Those are my favorite people....The ones who, like me, are scared but come out anyway, alone, and find themselves making friends with other people in line who are just like them. It's what happens every week in the comment section of my blog, but it's so much more lovely to see it in real life."
(I would have assumed that the filming teams were in contact with each other. Unless he was insistent in standing?)
PS: If you're using a VPN and aren't able to watch the episodes...you'll have to turn it off...as it seems like the player needs to see your local IP address. For days I thought there was an issue with the player and kept seeing new episodes available to be streamed....but somehow get a player error.
(It was only when I unintentionally had turned off the VPN that I made the connection about the network not allowing viewers to switch on their VPN when streaming episodes.)
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Personal Development Reminder: Never be afraid to be you
I really enjoy the fact that the show underlines the importance of participants being their true selves. If you are the kind of person that has a likelihood of ringing someone 20 times in 12 hours...then the people in your life should accept that part of you. It may not happen to them...but knowing that if it did....they would instantly check in with you...
(I know...my essay really isn't completed yet...so...I'll have to go do that...and link to it once it gets published)
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Highight: Al just really being joyful at Dion and Carolina's Wedding!
"But it was good timing because it caught me off guard and I fell across Victor's shoulder. Unfortunately, the pressure of Victor's shoulder was like being punched in the stomach and caused me to fart extraordinarily loudly."
(I know there's still a bit of a heel on the boots....just glad that more and more are wearing shoes for comfort)
PS: If you have the links of the Instagram (or personal websites) of the two female horn players backing George Ezra, you have my permission to send me a DM! :D
(Or Reblog and comment with a photo of your comfiest pair of boots!)
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Highlight: Two of the horn players are women! In trousers!
"Sometimes you have to force yourself to leave your house even though every introverted bone in your body wants to secede and make you into a human jellyfish. But I pushed through. And it was amazing. And horrifying. And back to amazing. And weird. And baffling. And fantastic."
(The assumption was that I'd really basically nod off. Even IMDB likes it as the rating of the whole season is sitting on 8/10)
Because none of the episodes of 'Song Exploder' really were for me (I think I watched part of one?), so I guess my brain really wasn't on the lookout for more music related docuseries.
The episodes available (I actually read them before watching the first one) and the blurbs were actually instrumental in getting me to watch that first episode. Maybe I assumed that Apple wouldn't understand the kind of things I would find interesting?
Because looking at the music documentaries that are available barely aligns with my listening taste. I listen to Bruce Springsteen, but not as much as Dave Matthews or Max Richter. Even then...I think how I view Apple TV now...is more about reflecting the brand. Apple represents innovation, so it makes sense that there would be a lot of Science Fiction titles (to which I'm not complaining as 'Swan Song' was AMAZING!).
I think my impression of Autotune is that it's just one of those things...like a type of distortion....or a virtual instrument. So, I wasn't expecting to hear about what it actually does (map the throat of the singer to be able to identify the notes and move it to the closest one).
PS: The biggest surprise was I felt recharged and inspired! I would credit than to Mark's personal curiosity. There wasn't any arrogance at all, negativity or talking down....
...it was purely noodling...which could be the kind of thing I should keep an eye on when looking to increase my energy reserves.
PPS: So I guess it isn't a surprise that other viewers wouldn't be impressed? I thought the episode was a great start...and it made me step away for a period of time to make this post!
But if you want to be convinced if this is for you (and shell out for a month of Apple TV once your current streaming subscription runs out)...I was pleasantly surprised to find an interview with Mark on Vogue!
(I stopped reading...realising that it would be better for me to return when I've completed all the episodes.)
"Goal Number 3: Investigate if Australian Toilets really do flush backward. I totally tried this but all of the toilets in Australia are low flow so basically the water just disappears and then comes back. Sorry if you're disappointed. I assure you, you are not alone. But in a way, that's good because if toilets really flushed backward you'd get shot in the face with toilet water every time you flushed, like a violently angry bidet. "
(When I noticed Sam's jacket, I wondered if it was from Al...but Al's clothing selection doesn't hint that he could have been wearing it.)
I really thought that things would take the dip for these two during the Commitment Ceremony. It just goes to show that communication goes a long way.
PS: Interestingly, the feedback from Alessandra, Mel, and John....is surprisingly gentle and kind! I would have thought that would be chewed out based on how dismissive he was during the dinner party.
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Personal Development Reminder: Constant communication is a must.
It's very cliche, and probably the reason a lot of Romantic Comedies hinge on misunderstandings (or the lack of communication)...so I have to accept that this isn't something I should tire myself of being reminded by.
What I aim to do is use the phrase 'just to clarify' after hearing something specific from my conversation partner (no matter what role that person plays in my life).
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Tamara: Um, and I've written 'stay' because we do have great times together. We get along really well.
[Alessandra nods.]
Tamara: And this is a learning opportunity for me. I came here, I asked for your help. I want to learn from it, and change my ways as well.
[Applause from the rest of the group.]
John: Brent, look at Tamara. Tell her what you need this week for you to get closer to her.
[Brent rakes his fingers along his forehead, sighs, and eventually shifts to face Tamara.]
Brent: Um...I think the most important thing is...we just---nothing negative. I just want everything---if we're are gonna start as friends and move forward---is just try and keep everything on a positive note.
[Anthony nods.]
Brent: Let me do me. You know, my day-to-day thing, the things that I do that make me...me. And I think, maybe, without the tension...I could be a better person, too.
[Tamara nods.]
John: Don't tell him what you think he needs to do different. Just say yes and go with it.
Tamara: Yeah.
[Brent is sitting forward. Nodding.]
John: What do you need from him?
Tamara: I just...yeah, like, just patience with me and who I am. Like, um...You know, if you are frustrated with me, communicate that with me. I do need communication from you.
[John nods.]
Tamara: If I'm frustrating, like, just...or, like, upsetting you or whatever, like, just tell me, just...I don't know how to explain it.
John: No, you've done it really well. So, now he knows that, if he's feeling overwhelmed or if he's frustrated or something, he needs to say that to you rather than you going in your cave, OK?
[Brent nods.]
Brent: OK.
[John turns to Tamara]
John: Here's the thing: If he does go into his cave for a little bit, give him that space.
[Eyes on Brent now.]
John: You gotta come back to it when you're ready.
"Australia has a love for big things, like the Big Prawn (thirty feet) it the Big Slurpee (thirty-six feet). I wanted to see the Big Banana (forty-three feet). Laura didn't even know that there was such a thing but once she heard about it she wanted to go too. Unfortunately, we were in the wrong part of Australia for most of the Big Things, but we heard rumours on the Internet of a Big Potato, which would only take us a day to find. And so we rented a car so we can drive many, many, many hours so that we could see Australia's Big Potato. Except it isn't actually a potato. It's a cement sculpture in the shape of a potato. It's right by a gas station and when we asked locals where to find it they all said: 'What!? You mean the big turd?'.
Loving the reaction of these three while Holly gives tips to Al.
(Big bonus is Alessandra REALLY cracking up upon noticing Al attempting to absorb as much information as he possibly could!)
I wished there was more of that during the commitment ceremony! Though I'm guessing they wanted to make that private? At least until Al shares it with Sam?
PS: Al probably is the most observant compared to all the participants. Could it be more of just being the kind of person to notice when there is a negative shift? Because that's basically what entertainers do?
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Highlight: Anthony and Selin attempting to bring Holly and Andrew back together.
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