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How is Bill Sikes even worse in the novel? 

How was Oliver’s abduction somehow more unpleasant? Was it because Nancy and Sikes were lying and getting bystanders to pressure Oliver into coming? 

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Am I excited? Yes! 

I’ve been meaning to read Dickens so doing this read along by chapters might be the way. Hopefully. After a Christmas Carol Oliver Twist the Dickens I’m most familiar with so I’m interested to see how the actual novel differs. 

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Chapter I

Is Dickens saying it was better than Oliver Twist fought life out without help? ???

The narrator has more sass than expected. (It’s kinda like if Hugo was more angry and bitter about injustices).  Chapter II

The sass sharpness and the comedy of Dickens is still unexpected.  And how harsh yet sarcastic (??) about all the societal injustices. 

I think my biggest takeaway at the moment is the sass and the vivid characterizations. I guess Dickens is a good writer, alas. Just a terrible husband and father. 

Chapter III

Everything fine, says the narrator explaining that everything is not fine. 

There is definitely more context in the novel than the musical (surprising no one). 

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My Wicked the musical the movie casting thoughts

I would have perferred unknowns be casted but as it is:

Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba: I’m down. Good having a woc in the role and especially a Black woman.

Ariana Grande as Glinda: less enthused but in all honesty I have never heard her music or know anything about her at all

My biggest concern was the supposed age gap between characters who are supposed to be classmates but it is only 6 years which isn’t that much really.

The most important thing, for me, is that its Elphaba and Glinda on the screen and not famous actors in a role.

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Restart she ra reboot watch: season 5

Episode 8 “Shot in the Dark”: PLEASE tell me Melog is a reference to 1980s Catra turning into a cat???(also I LOVE the new friend squad dynamic. How is Catra their single braincell?)

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Restart She ra reboot watch: season 5

Episodes 6-7: Catra’s rehabilitation/redemption is believable. I like the dynamic between Adora, Glimmer, Catra, and Bow. Oh I may be gay for this She-ra. Also has this show gotten gay-er??!?!

I can’t decide who’s look I love more: Perfuma, Mermista, or Scorpia. I am so gay. So much trauma and drama!!! Micah got controlled because of course he did. And on their (Netossa and Spinnerella) anniversary. :(

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Restart she ra reboot watch: season 4

So is no one going to address the fact that the first ones weaponized an entire planet without the inhabitants knowledge or consent?

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Restart she ra reboot watch: season 4

The last few episodes

Honestly? I feel like if everyone had waited a bit (and were not already falling apart) everything might of worked out. Glimmer thought she was doing something good. It’s like... no one had all the info so they made bad decisions.

I feel the real ones at fault were the First Ones for making the weapon, for siphoning off another planet’s energy and magic. What right had they to do that?

Now we’re in He-man space right? Lmao

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Restart she ra reboot watch: season 4

Episode 8 “Boys Night Out”

I’m impressed how the show manages to have characters be right and wrong at the same time.

Making me ship Mermista/Sea Hawk.

I appreciate Bow’s frustration; like he’s finally... like he made a good point. He’s always the one trying to work on their friendship.

Glimmer and Adora are having communication problems.

Seems like Adora puts a lot of value in being able to save everyone and solve all the problems. Interesting how both her relationships with Catra and Glimmer are strained. Hmmmm.