#daniel kellner

[macicirose]

empathy and intelligence

frick i loved this movie so bad

[tacobacoyeet]

If I had a nickel for every time Josh O'Connor was in a movie where Christianity played a convoluted yet weirdly satisfying role, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice

[bilesandthesourwolf]

Loved the part in Disclosure Day when Daniel stole that fbi car, crashed into two trees, and then drove into the house, all while saying "what am I doing?" on repeat.

10/10, no notes, #relatable.

[strideofpride]

find it really interesting that in a movie about finally moving past your childhood, daniel and margaret are both called childish versions of their names by their partners (danny & maggie) but always refer to each other by the more adult versions…anyway can someone call me when there’s fic of them on ao3

[writerbumblebee]

You know, the fact that Iron Lung, Project Hail Mary, and Disclosure Day are all movies that came out the same year really makes me wonder if any cultural thing happened while I was asleep, because what do you mean they're so damn similar that two of these movies even have a crack ship???

Let's look at this:

The three movies take place/are based on space, and all of them have aliens with varying degrees of kindness.

Two of these movies are metaphors of otherness, either towards criminals or people from other countries, and their moral is that all people are human and should be treated with the sympathy and decency of one. They, too, deal with religion and its impact on society, especially when people who were raised in religious groups lose their faith in their god or humanity.

Two of these stories, also, are filled with hope in empathy and love towards one another, believing that team work and understanding are the only way to live a fulfilling life in a fulfilled society.

Two of these stories, moreover, treat the moral dilemma of whether it is excusable to lead a person to die against their will if that would bring salvation towards humanity as a whole. They, too, deal with the question of whether fighting for your life in this situation could be considered selfish and cowardly, or just the natural wishes of a feeling person.

I don't know, I just love these movies so fucking much. Maybe one day I'll write a more thoughtful post about them.

Also, long live Bloodymary.

[living-deadb0y]

Disclosure Day was fantastic. Danny and Margaret are the most siblings ever

[evelyn-onfire]

Disclosure Day is so so beautiful. The empathy of humanity is so important, and the connection between people and the ability to be kind of one another. Margaret and Daniel’s friendship is so refreshing to see. They protect each other without even really knowing each other, but they do know each other on such a deeper level. Literally platonic soulmates. They find each other in every universe. I think everyone should have a friend like that.

Also, Hugo and Noah should kiss.

[theviciouskind]

JOSH O’CONNOR as DANIEL KELLNER in DISCLOSURE DAY (2026; dir. Stephen Spielberg)