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notexactlyrocketscience · 2 years

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Alright y'all, let's do this.

Review: The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022)

(no major spoilers!)

If you missed my long hate-rant about the book, here you are.

Jenny Han is a great contemporary author, I just feel like the book focused on the wrong (and often problematic) themes, and therefore didn't age well. Naturally, I was excited about the 2022 Amazon Prime adaptation for that reason—I binged it in one go, and I wasn’t disappointed!

What I disliked:

🥀 There's nothing particularly special or distinctly high-budget about the show (perhaps other than the marketing)—It definitely has that same old teen drama ambience with a generic original background music score, and sometimes doesn’t linger long enough on important scenes. The flashbacks are kinda eh because the characters just look like adults dressed like kids, so I'm glad they kept those to a minimum. (Some book fans were disappointed but tbh most of the flashbacks in the book were just depictions of Belly being bullied by the boys and then idolizing them for the bare minimum.)

🥀 Love triangles involving siblings are just icky, okay? I was hoping they'd tone it down a little in the show, maybe limit it to just a confession scene, some chaste and awkward dating, and then a heartbreaking rejection for the second lead, but ohhhhh no. ಠ_ಠ

🥀 Y'all ... it should be ILLEGAL for teen shows to depict PARENTS having sex or steamy makeouts. Look, I fully respect that all parents are individuals with their own lives, sexuality, et cetera outside of their roles as parents, but even for me as a grown adult it’s uncomfortable and traumatizing to watch, okay? WHY is it necessary??

🥀 It's looking like they're going to bring out further seasons, but man I hate the icky trash-drama plots of the sequels. I hope they heavily diverge from that, but really I wish they'd neatly wrapped up in one season while they were still ahead.

Okay, onto things I liked 💫:

🌻 THE CASTING?? The books made it seem like everyone was white, but the show is sooo inclusive! They made Laurel, Steven and Belly Korean-American just like Han, which I appreciated so much. ❣️ They're all amazing actors, perfect for each role and really brought the characters to life.

🌻 There's so much more content about the parents! (Aside from the unnecessary makeout/sex scenes) Laurel is an author (!! like Han!) and Susannah is an artist. The dads are around, too, and we get to learn so much about all the adults' dynamic!

🌻 BISEXUAL JEREMIAH! BISEXUAL JEREMIAH, THIS IS NOT A DRILL!! This was so perfect for his golden retriever-like character, like a missing puzzle piece. 💖💜💙 There's also a side-character sapphic couple, and a bi middle-aged man main character. The queer inclusion is perfect and never feels artificial.

🌻 THE MUSIC SELECTION?! Sooo high-budget and inclusive of POC and queer artists: Lots of Taylor Swift, plus Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Baby Queen, HAIM, Japanese Breakfast, Phoebe Bridgers, BLACKPINK, Bon Iver, Matt Maltese, Doja Cat, Hayley Kyoko, Tame Impala, and so many others. Amazon Prime does such a phenomenal job of matching specific lyrics and vibes to a scene, but again sometimes the fade-in/-out is abrupt, probably because of screentime limits.

🌻 THE BOYS AREN’T ASSHOLES!! Applauds wildly Steven is sometimes bossy, insecure and mean, but he's quick to see sense and apologise. Jeremiah is only reasonably protective and rarely immature; for the most part he's so, so selfless and adoring. The show does a MILES better job in portraying Conrad NOT as a selfish asshole, but as a usually gentle and attentive person who is very bothered (for GOOD reasons) and not himself this summer. He doesn't have the headspace to indulge in serious romantic pursuits, but his emotions often get the better of him and he acts impulsively, letting people down. He eventually realises his wrongdoings and always makes proper amends. Cam is the gentleman he always is, and the other boys respect that—any jibes they initially make at him are significantly more light-hearted. Toxic masculinity is NOT romanticised like it is in the book.

🌻 Belly is the exact character I wanted in the books. She knows what she wants—personal growth and respect from others. AND she stands up for herself several times. She is not a pick-me girl and calls out bullshit. Most of all, she doesn't mistreat Cam.

🌻 Women in general are portrayed better. There are many complex teen girls in the series, all with their own individual backgrounds. Taylor and Belly have their fights but then they talk things out like real friends. It's really refreshing and more accurate to real life.

🌻 New scenes were added with all the important conversations and communication between the characters that never happened in the book. It made the series so much more comforting and wholesome, and didn't leave me with that uneasy feeling.

🌻 The new plotline additions were highly appreciated! They're nothing ultra-original, but they subtly enriched the narrative and removed the overly serious focus on the romance that the book had.

🌻 The theme (or at least, one of the major themes) was the correct one!—That all teen girls (and anyone!) deserve to feel both pretty and independant whenever they want to, regardless of what they look like, what they're wearing, where they are. This does not make them less worthy of respect, and is not an excuse to infantilise or dismiss them. A true coming-of-age.

🌻 The summery beach setting really is soothing and lovely. 🌅

🌻 This time, I totally shipped Belly with whoever the show was going for. The sparks were there, and it felt warm and bright. It just worked and made sense, every time. They definitely did that part right. ✨

That's all from me, folks! It's not a must-watch show by any means, but definitely more worth your time than the book, especially since Jenny Han was involved in the writing process. 🌸 Have fun!

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foxandfall · 1 year

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Got exactly one (1) request (@just-slightly-chaotic) for more of my music recs so here we go! +plus some of my commentary bc I'm an oversharer :)

Starting with some of my favorites from artists I mentioned before:

I Don't Want it - Crawlers (all of crawlers is good but this one's catchy as hell)

Dam, Damn - Päter (this one got me into them)

Forever & the Stars - The Lone Ghosts

The Moon Will Sing - The Crane Wives (cried irl when my voice dropped and i couldn't hit these notes anymore rip)

Snitches and Talkers Get Stitches and Walkers - Fall Out Boy (if i had to pick a fave <3)

Zero Zero - Gerard Way

American Dream - Switchfoot (honorary rec bc my parents had this on loop and expected me not to be anti-capitalist?? okay.)

And some different artists! Some of these are more well-known than others, but they're on here bc I think they all fuck severely

Mitsubishi I & II - M. Masaki

You, Sailor - Erin McKeown (Saw her live in 2016 at the WTNV Ghost Stories tour!)

Dirty Night Clowns - Chris Garneau

Little Talks - Of Monsters and Men (This reminds me so intensely of a story arc in a fantasy book i read in my tweens)

Mama - Cam Cole

Cherry Pie - Warrant (made me gay. no further elaboration)

Love Isn't Always Fair - Black Veil Brides (cringe but transed my gender, everybody say thank you Jinxx <3)

F**K a PROUD BOY (feat. UnityTX) - Kind Eyes (this is v different from everything else here but if you like hardcore, here <3)

All the Dying - Mother Mother

Concrete - Lovejoy

To My Enemies - Saint Motel

As the World Caves In - Matt Maltese (ofc, obligatory rec, i heard somewhere it's about his cat and god big fucking mood. i sing this at my cat all the time now)

Touch-Tone Telephone - Lemon Demon (I'm an autistic STEM major, obligatory rec)

Farewell Wanderlust - The Amazing Devil (literally anything by them is good their vocals are ethereal)

Be OK - Ingrid Michaelson

Brackish - Kittie

Besitos - Pierce The Veil

Fish in the Sea - Assassin's Creed IV Game Soundtrack (yes, sea shanty. I'm southern, sea shanties are folk music but wet, give me this)

Vaya con Dios - Julio Iglesias (actually prefer my grandfather's cover, which is technically on youtube, but tough luck <3)

Nuestra Canción (feat. Vincente García) - Monsieur Periné (BOP)

Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven (mom's old fave piece to play)

This specific Guqin piece that dewrinkles my brain

Highway - Jeff Satur (obligatory Jeffposting, this is my favorite next to Loop and Stranger)

Do You - RM (obligatory old kpop fave) im so normal about the eyeball thing im normal i SWEAR-

I'm going to stop now bc my brain wants to keep listing orchestral and string stuff now but! that's some things!! I have a bad habit of listening to the same artists on repeat bc i hate change <3 So it'd probably take me longer to remember more recs but yeah! for now, have these!

#Music recs #sorry this took so long #please yell with me abt music if you want i have Opinions

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ryuchaekkeuhyojeonsaejia · 1 year

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STAR BEAM: AN INTRODUCTION

BASICS

Name: STAR BEAM (스타빔 in Korean)

Name Meaning: "7 stars bound to bring optimism (beam)"

Greeting/Motto: We are STAR B to the E A M! 안녕하세요 우리는 스타 빔입니다! (Hello! We are Star Beam!)

Fandom: "ByulBi" (literally 'star rain')

Fandom Name Meaning: "showering Star Beam with love & support so they can grow"

Fandom Colors: English Lavender & Deep Periwinkle

Member Count: 7 (5 Koreans, 1 Korean-American & 1 Chinese)

Label: MBF Entertainment (Korea), Capitol Records/Virgin Music Label & Artist Services/Universal Music Group (USA)

MEMBERS

RYUNA (류나)

Born Song Ryuna (송류나)

Birthday/Hometown: September 17, 1995/Daegu, South Korea

Nationality: Korean

Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist

Specialty: Acting, Songwriting, Harmonica

Representative Color: True Red

Representative Animal: Turtle

Face Claim: Yujeong (Brave Girls)

Voice Claim: Yuna (AOA)

CHAEHEE (채희)

Born Choi Chaeyoung (최채영)

Birthday/Hometown: June 8, 1996/Busan South Korea

Nationality: Korean

Position: Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer, Rapper

Specialty: Dancing, Rap, Singing, Acting, Drums, Volleyball

Representative Color: Classic Blue

Representative Animal: Rabbit

Face Claim: Sihyeon (EVERGLOW)

Voice Claim: Chungha

CHLOE (클로에)

Born Chloe Morisette Han

Korean Name: Han Sooyoung (한수영)

Birthday/Birthplace: August 16, 1996/San Francisco, California, USA

Nationality: Korean-American

Position: Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper, Visual, Vocalist

Specialty: English, Rap, Basketball, Dancing, Acting, Piano, Songwriting

Representative Color: 803 C

Representative Animal: Deer

Face Claim: Liza Soberano

Voice Claim: Jisoo (BLACKPINK)

HYOSHIN (효신)

Born Jung Hyoshin (정효신)

Birthday/Birthplace: October 16, 1996/Changwon, South Korea

Nationality: Korean

Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer

Specialty: Guitar, Singing, Dancing, Acting, Songwriting, MC-ing

Representative Color: Kelly Green

Representative Animal: Maltese

Face Claim: Hyojung (Oh My Girl)

Voice Claim: Yeonjung (WJSN)

JEONAH (전아)

Born Jeon Baekah (전백아)

Birthday/Birthplace: November 11, 1996/Busan South, Korea

Nationality: Korean

Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist, Visual

Specialty: Bass, Rap, Songwriting, Track & Field, E-Sports, Singing, MC-ing

Representative Color: Royal Purple

Representative Animal: Siberian Husky

Face Claim: Sojin (ex-9Muses)

Voice Claim: Moonbyul (Mamamoo)

SAEYOON (새윤)

Born Kim Saeyoon (김새윤)

Birthday/Birthplace: January 24, 1997/Seoul, South Korea

Nationality: Korean

Position: Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist

Specialty: Rap, Songwriting, Dancing, Acting, Japanese

Representative Color: Flame Orange

Representative Animal: Rabbit

Face Claim: Yujin (ex-CLC/KEP1ER)

Voice Claim: Joy (Red Velvet)

YUJIA (유지아)

Born Yu Jia (于佳)

Korean Name: Yoo Ji Ah (유지아)

Birthday/Birthplace: February 25, 1998/Beijing, China

Nationality: Chinese

Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper, Center, Face of the Group, Visual

Specialty: Dance, Acting, Skateboarding, Drawing, Korean, English

Representative Color: Pink Yarrow

Representative Animal: Bear

Face Claim: Sally (ex-Bon Bon Girls)

Voice Claim: Mijoo (ex-Lovelyz)

DISCOGRAPHY

2017 - Game Changer (Whatever/One Day) - debut album

2017 - Syndrome (Syndrome/Say Yes)

2017 - Mellow Memories (Mermaid Princess/Precious Love & Going Crazy)

2017 - I'll Be There (I'll Be There/Yes or No)

2018 - Memory Lane (Click & Super Boy/Who R U & A Person Like You)

2018 - Starry Moment (Starry Moment/Strong)

2019 - S/S 2019 (I Am & Hit That Drum/Seesaw & 0 Mile)

2020 - Spell Bound (Love is Over & Flaming Heart/Can't Be Friends & Why Can't You See)

2020 - Flaming Heart - US Debut Album (Flaming Heart/All I Need)

2021 - "Rights of the Jealous" (English version) - digital single

2021 - "Chasing The Sun"/"Girl Who Cried Wolf"(Mi Sol Amor & Bad Wolf/So Over It & Shots Fired)

2022 - "Lethal Kiss" (My World/Golden Shot)

We hope that you will welcome us with open arms!

#roleplay #urstyle #oc krp #au #oc intro

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hividsmarttv · 1 year

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An Introduction to Film Noir

What is Film Noir?

Film noir is a genre of films that emerged in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s, characterized by its dark themes, shadowy cinematography, and morally ambiguous protagonists. The term "film noir" is French for "black film," which accurately describes the bleak and pessimistic outlook of these films.

The origins of film noir can be traced back to a number of factors, including the post-World War II mood of anxiety and disillusionment, the influence of German Expressionism on Hollywood filmmakers, and the rise of hard-boiled crime fiction in pulp magazines.

One of the defining features of film noir is its visual style, which often utilizes high-contrast lighting, deep shadows, and skewed camera angles to create a sense of unease and disorientation. This style was influenced by the German Expressionist movement, which emphasized subjective emotion and the use of stylized visuals to convey psychological states.

Examples of Film Noir

Some of the most famous examples of film noir include "Double Indemnity" (1944), "The Maltese Falcon" (1941), and "The Big Sleep" (1946). These films often feature a lone male protagonist, a femme fatale, and a complex, labyrinthine plot that twists and turns until its final, often ambiguous resolution.

American film noir is perhaps the most well-known and influential of all the variations of the genre. Emerging in the 1940s and 1950s, American film noir was characterized by its dark, shadowy visuals, morally ambiguous protagonists, and a focus on crime and corruption. These films often portrayed a cynical and pessimistic view of society, with a sense of disillusionment and anxiety permeating throughout.

One of the most significant American film noir directors was Billy Wilder, who directed classic films such as "Double Indemnity" (1944) and "Sunset Boulevard" (1950). These films featured complex and flawed characters, intricate plots, and a sense of psychological tension that has become synonymous with the genre. Other notable American film noir directors include Fritz Lang, with films such as "The Big Heat" (1953) and "Scarlet Street" (1945); and Robert Siodmak, with films such as "The Killers" (1946) and "Criss Cross" (1949). These films have had a lasting impact on American cinema and continue to be celebrated for their artistic achievements and influence.

American film noir has had a significant impact on the art of cinema, influencing filmmakers around the world and continuing to captivate audiences to this day. Its blend of stylish visuals, complex characters, and gritty subject matter has helped to create a unique and enduring genre that has stood the test of time. With its focus on the darker aspects of human nature and society, American film noir remains an essential part of the cinematic landscape, offering a glimpse into the human experience that is both captivating and unforgettable.

International Film Noir

Film noir was not limited to Hollywood, however, and a number of other countries also produced their own versions of the genre.

In France, film noir is known as "policier noir" or "film policier," and is characterized by its use of urban settings, existential themes, and a focus on psychological realism. One of the most well-known French film noir directors is Jean-Pierre Melville, who is famous for films such as "Le Samouraï" (1967) and "Bob le Flambeur" (1956). These films often feature characters struggling with personal demons and moral ambiguity, and are notable for their minimalist style and existential themes.

In Japan, film noir is referred to as "yakuza-eiga" or "gangster films," and is characterized by its emphasis on honor, loyalty, and violence. One of the most famous Japanese film noir directors is Akira Kurosawa, who directed films such as "Stray Dog" (1949) and "High and Low" (1963). These films often explore the darker side of Japanese society, including the yakuza underworld and the criminal justice system.

Other countries that have produced their own versions of film noir include Germany, with films such as "M" (1931) and "The Third Man" (1949); Italy, with films such as "Accattone" (1961) and "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (1966); and the UK, with films such as "Brighton Rock" (1947) and "Get Carter" (1971). Each of these countries has put its own unique spin on the genre, while still maintaining the essential characteristics of film noir.

Modern Film Noir

Overall, the international influence of film noir is a testament to its enduring power and appeal. By exploring the darker side of human nature and society, film noir has managed to capture the imaginations of audiences around the world, and continues to inspire filmmakers to this day.

Film noir has had a lasting impact on the art of cinema, influencing everything from crime dramas to science fiction films. Its legacy can be seen in the work of directors such as David Lynch and Quentin Tarantino, who have both cited the genre as an influence on their own work.

In recent years, film noir has also experienced a resurgence in popularity, with new films such as "Brick" (2005) and "Drive" (2011) drawing on the genre's themes and visual style.

In conclusion, film noir emerged as a response to the anxieties and uncertainties of the post-World War II era and has since become a highly influential and enduring genre of cinema. Its themes of moral ambiguity, psychological tension, and visual stylization continue to captivate audiences and inspire filmmakers around the world.

#film noir #film history #movie history

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astrognossienne · 2 years

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scandalous beauty: mary astor - an analysis

“Sex as something beautiful may soon disappear. Once it was a knife so finely honed the edge was invisible until it was touched and then it cut deep. Now it is so blunt that it merely bruises and leaves ugly marks.” - Mary Astor

Mary Astor may not have been the greatest actress of all time—but her story is the fullest breath of every actress. She lived her archetype as an artist through and through. She was discovered as a teenager in a beauty contest, shimmered in silent films, and survived into the talkies. Her first husband died tragically in a plane crash in 1930, and her second embroiled her in a tabloid custody battle that set the stage for how every star today lives under the media microscope. In 1936, she was at the center of a Hollywood scandal so big, it knocked news of Hitler off the front page. Her vindictive and petty estranged second husband stole her private diaries, called the Purple or Lavender Diary, to use in a bitter custody battle. It was reported that Astor wrote breathless accounts of her many love affairs in its pages. People flooded the courthouse and vendors sold hot dogs and ice cream to the crowds. Astor's diary was the first major Hollywood sex scandal. She faced losing her career, daughter, and reputation, but she wouldn't be shamed. When faced with these challenges, Astor fought back. Her second act in films was her artistic peak; best remembered for her performance as Brigid O'Shaughnessy in 1941′s The Maltese Falcon, she won her Oscar and finally got parts where she could dazzle. And then she prematurely aged out of her glamorous roles and, in countless MGM films, became the mother on film that she could never be in real life. She left Hollywood, returning to her craft in theater and the early years of television before finally discovering writing. She may have been a Taurus, but she was a tempestuous woman who was torn between her work, her family, and her life—a life that no one could say was not fully lived.

Mary Astor, according to astrotheme, was a Taurus sun and Virgo moon. She was born Lucile Vasconcellos Langhanke in Illinois in 1906. Her parents were both teachers; her father was a German immigrant and her mother was an American with Portuguese roots. Lucile's mother, who had always wanted to be an actress, taught drama and elocution. In 1919, Lucile sent a photograph of herself to a beauty contest in Motion Picture Magazine, becoming a semifinalist. The following year, she sent another photograph to the same magazine, this time becoming a finalist and then runner-up in the national contest. Her father then moved the family to New York City, in order for his daughter to act in motion pictures. He managed her affairs from September 1920 to June 1930. A Manhattan photographer saw her photograph and asked the young girl to pose for him. Those photographs were seen by a movie agent and Astor was signed to a six-month contract with Paramount Pictures. Her name was changed to Mary Astor during a conference among film company executives and gossip columnist Louella Parsons. Astor's first screen test was directed by silent film legend Lillian Gish, who was so impressed with her recitation of Shakespeare that she shot a thousand feet of her. Actor John Barrymore saw her photograph in a magazine and wanted her cast in his upcoming movie. On loan-out to Warner Bros., she starred with him in Beau Brummel (1924). The older actor wooed the young actress, but their relationship was severely constrained by Astor's parents' unwillingness to let the couple spend time alone together; Mary was only seventeen and legally underage. It was only after Barrymore convinced her parents that his acting lessons required privacy that the couple managed to be alone at all. Their secret engagement ended largely because of her parents’ interference and Astor's inability to escape their heavy-handed authority. Barrymore became involved with Astor's fellow WAMPAS Baby Star Dolores Costello (Drew Barrymore’s grandmother), whom he later married.

In 1925, Astor's parents bought a Moorish style mansion with an acre of land known as "Moorcrest" in the hills above Hollywood. Her parents not only lived lavishly off of Astor's earnings, but kept her a virtual prisoner inside Moorcrest. Mary was scarred by the oppressive control exerted by her parents. When her relationship with Barrymore ended, she began to stand up to them, even running away from the family home on at least two occasions. The studios finally refused to deal with her grasping father but her full salary was still paid to her parents. They paid Mary a small allowance and used her earnings to maintain a lavish lifestyle for themselves. When Mary eventually cut off their income stream they took her to court, unsuccessfully and caused lasting bitterness. Mary was a very needy person who sought affection from the men in her life. She had numerous affairs and was married four times. Her first husband was Kenneth Hawks, the brother of director, Howard Hawks. The marriage ended tragically in 1930 when he was killed in a plane crash. As the film industry made the transition to talkies, Fox gave her a sound test, which she failed because the studio found her voice to be too deep.

Alone and anxious, she soon succumbed to the bedside manner of Franklyn Thorpe, the doctor who had looked after her after the tragedy. They married in 1931. The couple had a daughter, Marylyn. After their marriage, it became clear that Thorpe also had a trigger temper and a talent for enumerating Mary’s faults. Within two years, she wanted out. But Thorpe had grown fond of the lifestyle to which she had accustomed him. He knew she had had adulterous assignations with men, and if Mary took legal steps toward a divorce, he would accuse her of being an unfit mother. A woman friend suggested she take a holiday in New York—why, she’d write her good friends Bennett Cerf and George S. Kaufman at once. Surely they’d be happy to squire her around. Kaufman was not only the toast of Broadway but a consummate seducer, well known to be in a devoted but open marriage. Mary quickly became his latest conquest, finding him handsome without his glasses, genuinely solicitous about her career, and absolutely sensational in bed. Mary’s happiness in New York contrasted sharply with her wretchedness in Hollywood, chained to second-rate scripts. It was also unbearable to live with a foul-tempered despot after teddy bear George. When Thorpe refused to give Mary a divorce, she and four-year-old Marylyn moved out. Mary went to see an attorney, who advised patience: a custody trial could ruin her career. The finally divorced in 1935. The divorce was bitter and very public.

the purple diary scandal

Earlier, Mary Astor’s husband Franklyn Thorpe had searched for and found the diary he knew Mary kept. In it he read that his sexual performance was lame, his name-dropping and social climbing offensive, and his profligacy with her hard-earned money infuriating. She even ridiculed him for growing a mustache identical to Clark Gable’s. More important, he read that “G,” in New York, was her ideal match. It wasn’t hard to figure out who “G” was—she’d written about going to all the rehearsals and plays of George S. Kaufman. Thorpe made it brutally clear that should Mary try to dissolve the marriage he would use the diary’s salacious passages to destroy her career and take custody of Marylyn. Mary knew her diary contained not only devastating material about her own life but also secrets about others. If it became public, many lives would be ruined, not just hers. Thorpe produced Mary’s diary, which he claimed would show her to be an unfit mother. Thorpe began leaking snippets from the diary to the press, and as the trial approached he even fabricated entries. He said Mary’s confessions included a racy scorecard that listed all the men she had bedded along with numerical ratings of their prowess. The diary allegedly included detailed descriptions of Mary's extramarital affairs including erotic descriptions of encounters with playwright George S. Kaufman. The excerpts praised “G”’s prowess as a lover in such graphic terms that even the tabloids resorted to euphemisms. The most explicit extracts appeared in Time magazine, which quoted Mary’s testimonial to her “thrilling ecstasy” with George, who “fits me perfectly . . . many exquisite moments . . . twenty—count them, diary, twenty . . . we shared our fourth climax at dawn . . . I don’t see how he does it . . . he’s perfect.”

As soon as Mary was seated in the witness-box, she underwent fierce grilling about her “friendship” with the men named in her diary: John Barrymore, the screenwriter George Oppenheimer, Bennett Cerf, Daniel Silberberg (a New York stockbroker), and Kaufman. Mary handled it splendidly, with far more composure than she had a week before. Kaufman, for his part, reluctantly responded to the newshounds and tried to appear blasé. “I am just a friend of Miss Astor like many others in Hollywood,” he said as nonchalantly as he could. “I most certainly am not involved in her difficulties with Dr. Thorpe.” No dice; the linotypists knocked themselves out emblazoning his name across the Saturday papers. “After this trial nobody will remember anything I’ve done,” he moaned to his collaborator and friend Moss Hart, “only that I screwed Mary Astor.” The settlement to determine which parent should have custody of a four-year-old Marylyn was submitted to the judge Knight. Marylyn was awarded to her mother during the school months, and to her father for vacation periods and weekends. Mary maintained that the diary passages were forgeries and the judge eventually ordered the pages to be destroyed. In her two memoirs, Mary became circumspect when writing about her affair with Kaufman, never divulging more than what the public already knew. Kaufman, no surprise, never saw her again after the trial and was touchy about any mention of her name.

With the failure of her fourth marriage her drinking increased and she was off screen for the first half of the 1950s, suffering a long physical and nervous breakdown. In 1951 she attempted suicide, although Mary claimed that an overdose of sleeping tablets had been accidental. She converted to Roman Catholicism and was encouraged by her priest to write about her life as part of her therapy. In 1959, her autobiography, entitled 'My Story: An Autobiography' was published and became a best-seller. It was followed by five novels during the 1960s. Her last screen role was in 'Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte' in 1964 with her old friend Bette Davis, after which she retired from the screen. Mary Astor lived her final years in the Motion Picture Country Home in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, where she died of respiratory failure on September 25, 1987 at the age of 81.

Next week, I'll focus on James Stewart’s best friend and a famously taciturn Taurus: Henry Fonda.

STATS

birthdate: May 3, 1906

major planets:

Sun: Taurus

Moon: Virgo

Rising: Scorpio

Mercury: Aries

Venus: Gemini

Mars: Gemini

Midheaven: Virgo

Jupiter: Gemini

Saturn: Pisces

Uranus: Capricorn

Neptune: Cancer

Pluto: Gemini

Overall personality snapshot: She was a perennial student of life, methodically adding to her skills, talents, security and enjoyment. She charted her future with a clear, rational grasp of what was necessary, and she laid foundations that were index-linked and geared to letting her enjoy the good things of life whilst never shirking her duties at work or at home. Enormously responsible, capable and blessed with lots of earthy charm, she aimed to do the right thing for herself and for loved ones – nothing pleased her more than serving those who depended upon her. One side of her was very fixed and self-assured: she knew herself and her needs and desires well, and she was confident in what she could do. She was also clear about what she did not want to do. Another side of her, however, tended to question and analyze herself, and doubted that she had really got it right. This is the side that tells you that you could always do a little bit better. She was a sticker, a veritable workaholic and persevering perfectionist, dedicated to high standards and sterling service. But she was also quite independent, and preferred to be able to choose when, where and for whom she worked. Ideally, she worked for herself, and she was a jolly hard taskmaster whose work was never done.

Work and service was what she instinctively centered herself around, and yet it can at times weigh her down if she let herself get lost in the sea of details that she tried to master. She was the great pragmatist. At home in the world of the senses, she was able to build up realistic priorities and a good sense of reality by dealing sequentially and logically with the things of this world that she could touch, taste, see and add up. As a result, she was an excellent organizer and could manage many types of responsibilities admirably, from domestic arrangements, gardening, child-rearing and teaching to writing, dancing, painting, singing and running your own theater company. She made it her business to know your medium inside out, and your professional approach inspires confidence in everyone. Essentially she aspired to a life of simplicity, usefulness and rational harmony. She needed to create something concrete and enduring, something that was morally sound, practical and contributes to the wellbeing of others, and something that was ultimately an expression of her own worth. When she was fully engaged in the purpose of her life, however quiet and humble it may have appeared to be, her love of excellence and of pleasure came together to create a warmly humorous, sharp-witted and innately wise personality whom others admired and respected.

She had dark, brooding looks with thick, abundant hair and strongly marked eyebrows that framed the most important feature of her face, her eyes. Overall, she gave the impression of quietly contained power. Her clothes were chosen for their dramatic value. She held a lot of hidden rage and passion within her and took nothing at face value and preferred to work her way to the roots of an issue in search of the underlying meaning and motivation. She was quick-witted, decisive and competitive. She liked to make an impression, and be seen as making an impression. Her enthusiasm for something that interested her was astounding. She could be quite impatient and unrealistic, especially when she faced opposition and obstacles. She was also self-willed and confident. In arguments, she could be quite combative, believing that she was right. She tended to have a hot temper that needed a firm hand. Sometimes she could be a little thoughtless and quarrelsome. She and honesty went hand in hand. She was a mentally restless person, both versatile and broad-minded. She experienced personal growth through analysis and using her intellect, although the collection and communication of facts may be an end within itself. She tended to dabble in many areas of knowledge, building up an extraordinarily varied store of information, rarely specializing in one area.

A rather complex person, she was artistic, creative, intuitive and compassionate. At times, she was her own worst enemy, because she tended to relive past errors over and over again, which gave her a negative outlook on life. She could be hypersensitive and moody, needing quiet and solitude. Although she had a basic fear of subjects she didn’t understand, they fascinated her nevertheless. She looked for a life partner who had similar ideals to her. She belonged to a generation with a rational and logical attitude to life. There was a conflict between tradition and convention, and the experimental and unconventional. As an individual, she had to learn to strike a balance between the erratic and the conventional. As a member of her generation, she had the ability to come up with original ideas which could be of practical value. Members of her generation were emotionally sensitive and extremely conscious of the domestic environment and the atmosphere surrounding their home place. Also, as a member of the Cancer Neptune generation, she felt a degree of escapism from everyday reality, and was very sensitive to the moods of those around her. Astor embodied all of these Cancer Neptunian ideals. As a Gemini Plutonian, she was mentally restless and willing to examine and change old doctrines, ideas and ways of thinking. As a member of this generation, she showed an enormous amount of mental vitality, originality and perception. Traditional customs and taboos were examined and rejected for newer and more original ways of doing things. As opportunities with education expanded, she questioned more and learned more. As a member of this generation, having more than one occupation at a time would not have been unusual to her.

Love/sex life: She approached sex like a scientist approaches the laboratory. She just couldn’t wait to see what she would learn. Erotic experiences for her were less a means to sensual pleasure than a way of feeding the mind. Sex is very intense realm of experience but, in essence, no different from any other realm of experience. And for this reason she was remarkably free of both shame and restraint with regard to her sexual experiences and it often surprised her that other people approached the subject with such fear and secrecy. Some may have considered her approach cold and clinical but others would have appreciated her openness and indefatigable curiosity. The one element of sexuality that may have scared her just a little is commitment. She had no trouble falling in love, but you she found it very difficult to stay that way. The most important and enduring relationships in her life always had more to do with ideas than with sex. The partner who thought as she did or, better yet, left her free to think the way she wanted would always have been closer to her than the person who just got her aroused. After all, there is no sexual organ more crucial than the mind.

minor asteroids and points:

North Node: Leo

Lilith: Gemini

Vertex: Cancer

Fortune: Cancer

East Point: Sagittarius

Her North Node in Leo dictated that she needed to downplay her more anarchic and unpredictable aspects and turn her attention to developing her personal authority and allowing herself to show more warmth. Her Lilith in Gemini ensured that she was a wolf, not a sheep, and proud of it. She was perfectly capable of flirting, cajoling, writing and talking her way to the top. Earnest people terrified her because she was scared that their plodding worthiness might dull the wits that she needed to survive. Vertex in Cancer, 8th house reveals that she had a dream for an almost womblike environment that shut out all discordant noise or interference from the outside. There were very deep desires regarding the ideal structure or family and home life. When she did commit herself in a relationship she was really deeply committed and if she felt that her partner was not similarly serious then she struck out at them in defense. Her expectations of others were unrealistic and based on her own feelings of insecurity. She had an internal yearning for an inseparable union with and total commitment from another, come what may. This need was so intense that she may have fantasized all manner of unspeakable actions and reactions if the final dream, once attained, was even threatened. The dark side is that when the reality of her partner didn’t fit this model (and it rarely did totally) she had a difficult time adjusting if faced with a breach of contract of any sort. Once badly hurt there was a tendency to become jaded and guarded in future relationships, thereby passing up the opportunity to explore interactions which might just fulfill out intense needs perfectly.

Her Part of Fortune in Cancer and Part of Spirit in Capricorn dictated that dictated that her destiny brought money into her life. Happiness and good fortune lay within her home and family, which provided emotional and financial security. Her soul’s purpose was to create practical and long-lasting achievements. She felt spiritual connections and saw the spark of the divine when she observed her progress through life and saw it take a form and structure that would outlive her. East Point in Sagittarius dictated that she was more concerned with finding final answers. Her goal seeking was oriented toward questions of meaning, truth, philosophy and religion: Why are we here? Where are we going? What (if anything) does life mean? All these were very personal issues for her. If she decided she had found THE truth, there could be problems. This was the potential missionary combination: “I have the truth, world. It is the only truth. And I am willing to fight to ram it down your throat.” She may have aggressively pursued ultimate values and belief systems. Such people are, in some way, identified with the absolute. This can manifest as: “I should be perfect.” Her idea of perfection may have been defined as having all the right answers to all the right questions; as being witty, charming and fun; as traveling to all the right places, etc. Then, she could decide, “I am perfect; the world only needs to recognize and appreciate me,” or “I should be perfect; I’m not; therefore I am nothing.” Seeking perfection in the form of some higher meaning in life was usually more satisfying to her than trying to play God personally.

elemental dominance:

earth

air

She was a practical, reliable woman and could provide structure and protection. She was oriented toward practical experience and thought in terms of doing rather than thinking, feeling, or imagining. Could be materialistic, unimaginative, and resistant to change. But at her best, she provided the practical resources, analysis, and leadership to make dreams come true. She was communicative, quick and mentally agile, and she liked to stir things up. She was likely a havoc-seeker on some level. She was oriented more toward thinking than feeling. She carried information and the seeds of ideas. Out of balance, she lived in her head and could be insensitive to the feelings of others. But at her best, she helped others form connections in all spheres of their daily lives.

modality dominance:

mutable

She wasn’t particularly interested in spearheading new ventures or dealing with the day-to-day challenges of organization and management. She excelled at performing tasks and producing outcomes. She was flexible and liked to finish things. Was also likely undependable, lacking in initiative, and disorganized. Had an itchy restlessness and an unwillingness to buckle down to the task at hand. Probably had a chronic inability to commit—to a job, a relationship, or even to a set of values.

house dominants:

7th

10th

4th

Her attitude towards partnerships with other people was emphasized in her life, whether on a personal or on a business level. It also revealed her marriage partner. It indicated how she dealt with other people and how her relationships with others affected her. Also had the propensity to attract enemies, and the effect that they had on her life was an issue. Her ambition in relation to the outside world, the identity she wished to achieve in regard to the community at large, and her career aspirations were all themes that were emphasized throughout her life. All matters outside the home, her public image and reputation were very important to her. Her attitude to people in authority, and how she viewed the outside world, as well as the influence of her mother and her own attitude to her was highlighted. The domestic arena and the home were emphasized in her life. By extension, the influence of the family she was born into, and the parents that raised her, in particular her father, as well as her personal and private life was of paramount importance to her.

planet dominants:

Moon

Saturn

Venus

She was defined by her inner world; by her emotional reactions to situations, how emotions flowed through her, motivating and compelling her—or limiting her and holding her back. She held great capacity to become a part of the whole rather than attempting to master the parts. She wanted to become whatever it is that she sought. She believed in the fact that lessons in life were sometimes harsh, and structure and foundation was a great issue in her life, and she had to be taught through experience what she needed in order to grow. She paid attention to limitations she had and had to learn the rules of the game in this physical reality. She tended to have a practical, prudent outlook. She also likely held rigid beliefs. She was romantic, attractive and valued beauty, had an artistic instinct, and was sociable. She had an easy ability to create close personal relationships, for better or worse, and to form business partnerships.

sign dominants:

Gemini

Virgo

Scorpio

She ventured out to see what else was there and seized upon new ideas that expanded her community. Her innate curiosity kept her on the move. She used her rational, intellectual mind to explore and understand her personal world. She needed to answer the single burning question in her mind: why? This applied to most facets of her life, from the personal to the impersonal. This need to know sent her off to foreign countries, where her need to explore other cultures and traditions ranked high. She was changeable and often moody. This meant that she was often at odds with herself—the mind demanding one thing, the heart demanding the opposite. To someone else, this internal conflict often manifested as two very different people. She was a discriminating, attractive, thorough, scientific, hygienic, humane, scientific woman and had the highest standards. Her attention to detail was second to none and she had a deeply penetrative and investigative mind. She was an intense, passionate, and strong-willed person. She often imposed her will on others. As a less aware Scorpio dominant, this often manifested in Bryant as cruelty, sadism, and enmity, which had the possibility to make her supremely disliked.

Read more about her under the cut.

Mary Astor was born Lucile Vasconcellos Langhanke, on May 3, 1906 in Quincy, Illinois to a German immigrant father, Otto Ludwig Langhanke, and an American mother from Illinois, Helen Marie Vasconcellos, of Portuguese and Irish ancestry. Her parents were very ambitious for her as they recognized Mary's beauty and knowing if they played their cards right, they could make her famous. They understood that they wanted something better for their daughter than they had, so they made it happen by pushing Mary into various beauty contests. Luck was with Mary and her parents because one contest came to the attention of Hollywood moguls who signed her at the age of 14. Her first movie was a bit part in The Scarecrow (1920). It wasn't much, but it was a start. Throughout 1921-1923 she continued her career with bit or minor roles in a number of motion pictures. In 1924, Mary landed a plum assignment with a role as Lady Margery Alvaney opposite the great John Barrymore in the film Beau Brummel (1924). This launched her career to stardom as it did with a lively affair with Barrymore. However the affair ended before she could star with him again in the classic Don Juan (1926). Mary was, now, the new cinematic darling with each film packing the theaters. By the end of the twenties, the sound revolution had taken a strong hold on the industry and Mary was one of those lucky actresses who made the successful transition to "talkies" because of her voice and strong screen presence. Mary's career took off to greater heights. Films such as Red Dust (1932), Convention City (1933), Man of Iron (1935), and The Prisoner of Zenda (1937), kept her star at the top. In 1938, Mary turned out five feature films which kept her busy and in the spotlight. Afterwards, she churned out films at a lesser rate. In 1941, she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role of Sandra Kovac in The Great Lie (1941). That same year she appeared in the celebrated film The Maltese Falcon (1941), but her star soon began to fall. Because of her three divorces, the death of her first husband, Kenneth Hawks who died in a plane crash, alcoholism, a suicide attempt, and a persistent heart condition, Mary got smaller roles in movies. In the whole of the 1950s she appeared in only five productions. Her final fling with the silver screen was as Jewell Mayhew in Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964). Even though this was her final film, she had appeared in a phenomenal 123 motion pictures. Mary lived out her remaining days confined to the Motion Picture Country Home where she died of a heart attack on September 25, 1987 at the age of 81. (x)

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Jacket designs by Edward McKnight Kauffer

LOOKING BACKWARD by Edward Bellamy (New York: Modern Library. 1951 [1888]); THE INVISIBLE MAN by Ralph Ellison (New York: Random House, 1952); THE MALTESE FALCON by Dashiell Hammett (New York: Modern Library, 1934)

ROSEANNA MCCOY by Alberta Hannum (New York: Holt, 1947); SHAKESPEARE IN HARLEM by Langstrom Hughes (NewYork Knopf, 1942); WOMEN IN LOVE by D.H. Lawrence (New York Modern Library, 1949)

CRAZY LIKE A FOX by S.J. Perelman (Garden City, NY: Garden City Publishing 1945); KEEP IT CRISP by S.J. Perelman (Garden City, New York: Garden City Publishing, 1947); NATIVE SON by Richard Wright (New York: Modern Library, 1942)

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Edward McKnight Kauffer (14 December 1890 – 22 October 1954) was an American artist and graphic designer who lived for much of his life in the United Kingdom. He worked mainly in poster art, but was also active as a painter, book illustrator and theatre designer. — Wikipedia

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Notes on Film Noir

It’s interesting to me that ‘Film Noir’ is a term that came from outside Hollywood and America (France, obviously) for films that were originally only made in America, but whose style, themes and philosophy hadn’t been recognized as anything particularly special or unusual at home. I suppose it’s a little like how it took the “British Invasion” of the 1960s to make America realize how culturally and artistically important their own homegrown Rock & Roll actually was.

It’s difficult to definitively state what is and isn’t film noir: the look of it in its original form is generally dark and shadowy (hence the name), and apparently this was largely a response to the low budgets the filmmakers had to work with: a police station set could just be two plywood walls, a table lamp and some venetian blinds, and still look great if everything else was all clad in darkness and shot in black and white.

But it fit with the mood and content of the stories too: In the ideal Noir the story is set in an overcrowded city and told in flashback, which reflects Noir’s inherent philosophy on life: the events have already happened, and so everyone we look at is helplessly trapped in their predestined fate: there is no escape. The lead characters are overtly motivated by sex, and romance usually leads to murder, one way or another. Most prominent characters are downbeat, corrupt, and desperate. Everyone is deeply cynical.

I’m not sure if the films originated in the books or the books began mimicking the films, but Raymond Chandler seems to me the perfect voice for that genre, even more obviously so than the earlier Dashiell Hammett. Mickey Spillane and then, much later, James Ellroy took up the mantle and made it considerably harder and nastier, but they lost an awful lot of the charm in the process.

Off the top of my head I would say the best Noir films would probably be The Maltese Falcon, The Big Sleep, Double Indemnity, Out Of The Past, Laura, The Third Man, Gilda, On Dangerous Ground and The Postman Always Rings Twice (although I’m not actually that big a fan of either version, and The Blue Dahlia is also a classic but a bit of a mess). You could also throw in Brighton Rock, I Wake Up Screaming (AKA Hot Spot), The Big Steal, Night And The City and In A Lonely Place. Then, later on of course, Chinatown (1974), Angel Heart (1987) and L.A. Confidential (1997).

Even though a true film noir should really be set either just before or after the second world war, there are all sorts of interesting modernized takes on the form that came later, like Get Carter (1971), Blood Simple (1984), Body Heat (1981) and The Long Good Friday (1980). Blade Runner (1982) probably began the sci-fi branch of Noir, and Brick (2005) is a great modern film set in an American high school that otherwise plays it by the book. All recommended.

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'The new Netflix limited series Ripley is entirely in black and white for very deliberate reasons. The psychological thriller is based on the renowned 1955 novel The Talented Mr. Ripley by celebrated novelist Patricia Highsmith, the first of her 5-part "Ripley" series that also includes Ripley Under Ground and Ripley's Game. Ripley's cast is led by an exceptionally chilling Andrew Scott (Fleabag, Black Mirror, All of Us Strangers) as the enigmatic Thomas Ripley, a con artist living in New York in the early 1960s. Steven Zallian, the acclaimed screenwriter of Schindler's List, American Gangster, and The Irishman, wrote and directed the entire 8-episode miniseries.

Ripley is given an unexpected job to locate an old friend named Richard 'Dickie' Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn) who's avoiding his responsibilities in Atrani, a luxurious coastal city in Italy. Ripley, funded by Dickie's father, travels to Atrani where he encounters Dickie and his girlfriend Marge Sherwood, played by Dakota Fanning. The Talented Mr. Ripley was previously adapted in the 1999 film written and directed by Anthony Minghella (The English Patient), in which Matt Damon portrayed Ripley, Jude Law played Dickie and Gwenyth Paltrow plays Marge. The Talented Mr. Ripley has been adapted several times for film and television, but none have been shot completely in monochrome until Zallian's Ripley.

Ripley's Show Creator Envisioned The Story In Black & White Due To The Book's Cover Photo

Zallian's goal was to create an incredibly faithful adaptation of the novel

Zallian was inspired to shoot his Ripley adaptation entirely in black and white as a way to honor the original vision of Highsmith's novel. As he was developing the series, he was inspired by the monochrome book cover of his edition of The Talented Mr. Ripley and began to envision the series entirely through that lens as he wrote it. Zallian told Vanity Fair, “The edition of the Ripley book I had on my desk had an evocative black-and-white photograph on the cover. As I was writing, I held that image in my mind. Black and white fits this story—and it’s gorgeous.”

Zallian's main intention of the monochrome in Ripley is to provide a more faithful interpretation of the novel. Unlike some of the previous iterations of Highsmith's "Ripley" series, Zallian's adaptation appears more dark and unsettling from the Ripley trailer alone. The decision to shoot entirely in black and white is also a nod to the time period in which Ripley is set, amplifying the fact that the story takes place more than 60 years ago. David Fincher made a similar stylistic choice with his 2020 Netflix film Mank. Aside from his Academy Award-winning work on There Will Be Blood, Ripley's Director of Photography, Robert Elswit, previously shot the celebrated monochrome film Good Night, and Good Luck.

Ripley's Black & White Format Fits The Story's Dark Themes & Genre

The gray of the ocean & pitch blackness of blood are perfect for Ripley

The black-and-white aesthetic of Zallian's Ripley aligns seamlessly with the overall tone and themes of the story. The Netflix adaptation appears to be substantially darker and more matter-of-fact in its design than previous Ripley adaptations, particularly the 1999 adaptation with a more charismatic performance from Damon. The monochrome also emphasizes the film noir feel of the production, drawing similarities to classics of the genre such as The Maltese Falcon (1941), Double Indemnity (1944), and Strangers on a Train (1951), which was also based on a novel by Highsmith.

From the use of black and white in the trailer alone, Ripley often blends into the world around him, heightening the mystery around his character's ability to dissolve into environments with ease. The range of various shades of gray in Ripley creates an interesting composition thanks to the advancement of modern digital cameras that are able to capture more detail in degrees of light and darkness. The gray of the ocean and the pitch blackness of blood make for a more ominous and impactful visual display in Ripley. Most series don't have an organic reason for filming in black and white, but Ripley is exactly the kind of production that makes the best use of modern monochrome.

Netflix's Ripley Being In Black & White Highlights Its Major Differences From The 1999 Movie

Netflix's Ripley is a much darker psychological drama compared to the Damon film

The use of black and white throughout the entire 8-part series creates a stark contrast between Netflix's Ripley and the classic 1999 movie. The movie puts a lot of emphasis on the vivid color and lavishness of coastal Italy and Dickie's life, which is a major difference between the 1999 film and Highsmith's novel. Additionally, the 1999 film's interpretation of one particular death seems to be more out of pure desperation and passion than something premeditated, which avoids a more sinister theme of the book. Ripley makes scenes of this nature more dreary and emotionally devoid, making it more of an eerie psychological drama.'

#Steven Zaillian #Patricia Highsmith #The Talented Mr Ripley #Ripley #Netflix #Fleabag #Black Mirror #All of Us Strangers #Dickie Greenleaf #Johnny Flynn #Marge Sherwood #Dakota Fanning #Matt Damon #Jude Law #Gwyneth Paltrow #Anthony Minghella #Andrew Scott

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Any thoughts on european comics? Strange that there is this whole little world out there one doesnt hear about. Like only yesterday learned about this "Corto Maltese" charachter and started reading the first comic in the series out of curiousity and it certainly is interesting

Sure, check under "Comics" in my Review Index. I've written about The Incal, Tintin, several volumes of the Obscure Cities, and more, including some of the Argentine material with European diasporic connections running in both directions. Hugo Pratt, for example, the author of Corto Maltese, taught for years in Argentina alongside Alberto Breccia. I've only ever flipped through Corto Maltese to admire the art, though; that's not really my genre. Frank Miller, who was influenced by a number of European and Latin American artists, from Moebius to Pratt's student Muñoz, named a fictional country "Corto Maltese" as a tribute to Pratt in The Dark Knight Returns.

#comics #bandes dessinées

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if you’re reading this then that means you love me so much you want to learn more about this little bunny.

who’s gyqru?

helloooo! i’m gyqru but you can call me alice. i’m a fanfic writer with too much time on her hands.

general info :

mexican american, she/her, 17+, ethan landry enthusiast, virgo sun, double aquarius.

hobbies :

main ones are fine arts (painting and drawing), writing obviously, and playing volleyball.

interest :

movies: avatar (2009 & 2022), scream vi, corpse bride, the book of life, black swan, it (1 & 2), ruby sparks, little miss sunshine, perfect blue.

tv shows/animes: soul eater, nana, the disastrous life of saiki k, criminal minds.

music artist: mitski, lana del rey, fiona apple, weezer, radiohead, cigarettes after sex, olivia rodrigo, matt maltese, prettymuch, dominic fike, wallows, aventura, wave to earth, the weeknd, pierce the vail, phoebe bridgers, boygenuis, childish gambino, deftones, the neighbourhood

fun facts :

besides being a fanfic writer, i also write for a webtoon comic i made.

i’m five feet and two inches tall. so size kink goes brr

i feel like i just started posting stories without giving yall any context on who i am. i hope this helps, also hope i can get more mutuals!

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On this day in Wikipedia: Tuesday, 7th November

Welcome, Willkommen, Benvenuto, こんにちは 🤗 What does @Wikipedia say about 7th November through the years 🏛️📜🗓️?

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7th November 1821 🗓️ : Birth - Andrea Debono Andrea Debono, Maltese trader and explorer (d. 1871) "Andrea Debono (7 November 1821 – 29 October 1871), also known as Latif Effendi, was a Maltese trader and explorer who was one of the first Europeans to explore the area around the White Nile in the mid-19th century...."

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July 5 ZODIAC

Their brain is curious, invested with unique capacities that rotate around science. They have great recollections and may have a lifelong in unique science. Diligent, anxious individuals: they need to gain all the information they can get, particularly in their childhood. Dedicated and gifted: they unite information from many sources. They can communicate logical abilities at an early age. Simultaneously, they are exceptionally delicate individuals who appreciate fantasizing and strolling with their minds in another place. Despite the fact that they are very narrow minded, they can be effortlessly affected as their will isn't serious areas of strength for especially. They show huge regard for the littlest subtleties at work. They have an ability for applied expressions and specialties overall. Thrifty, determined: They are able enumerators and can become talented bookkeepers, tellers, and so on. They can likewise be great philologists or researchers, as well as equipped doctors. Blemishes: In spite of all their wide advantages, they are not extraordinary backers of work, favoring sports and diversion. Its personality is essentially as factor as the periods of the moon. After the times of happiness and certainty, there is a few gloom and negativity, which could change rapidly. They like to gather old things and family recollections. Their astounding memory permits them to review occasions forgotten by every other person, which makes them magnificent history specialists. They are individuals near their family, they are much of the time unequivocally impacted by their mate, in spite of the way that life doesn't extra them any difficult encounters at home.

Zodiac sign for those brought into the world on July 5

Assuming your birthday is July 5, your zodiac sign is Malignant growth July 5 - character and character character: polite, bright, honest, fainthearted, gloomy, mean calling: clerk, engineer, pediatrician tones: olive, pink, red stone: feline's eye creature: chameleon plant: Coleus fortunate numbers: 16,21,41,42,46,48 very fortunate number: 25 Occasions and Observances - July 5 Algeria: Freedom Day. Cape Verde: Freedom Day. Mexico: Physiotherapist Day. Venezuela: Freedom Day. Isle of Man: Parliament Day. Argentina: Safeguard Day, Daireaux Day. July 5 Big name birthday events. Who was conceived that very day as you? 1900: Bernardus Johannes Alfrink, Dutch cardinal (d. 1987). 1900: Adela Riera, Spanish custodian (d. 1959). 1901: Julio Libonatti, Argentine soccer player (d. 1981). 1901: Sergey Obraztsov, Russian theater chief and puppeteer (d. 1992). 1902: Henry Cabot Cabin, Jr., American government official (d. 1985). 1902: Shoei Mishina, Japanese student of history and mythologist (d. 1971). 1902: Particle Moვ£a, Romanian government official (d. 1937). 1902: Panama Al Brown, Panamanian fighter (d. 1951). 1904: Ernst Mayr, German scholar (d. 2005). 1904: Milburn Stone, American entertainer (d. 1980). 1904: Harold Acton, English author (d. 1994). 1905: Isa Miranda, Italian entertainer (d. 1982). 1906: Renდ© Kდ¶nig, German humanist (d. 1992). 1906: Alejandro Prieto Llorente, teacher, money manager and Mexican public bookkeeper (d. 2007). 1907: Yang Shangkun, Chinese lawmaker (d. 1998). 1908: Henry of Orleans, French blue-blood and legislator, Orleanist actor to the French privileged position (d. 1999). 1909: Bill Wheatley, American ball player (d. 1992). 1910: Robert K. Merton, American social scientist (f. 2003). 1910: Georges Vedel, French teacher of public regulation (f. 2002). 1911: Luis Dდez del Corral, Spanish political researcher (f. 1998). 1911: Georges Pompidou, French lawmaker and president (d. 1974). 1911: Anდbal Otero, Spanish etymologist and essayist (d. 1974). 1911: Giorgio Borg Olivier, Maltese legal scholar and lawmaker, Head of the state of Malta (d. 1980). 1913: Elwood Cooke, American tennis player (d. 2004). 1913: Smiley Lewis, American beat and blues artist (d. 1966). 1914: Annie Fischer, Hungarian old style musician (d. 1995). 1914: Herrerita, Spanish soccer player (d. 1991). 1914: Alain de Boissieu, French military (d. 2006). 1915: John Woodruff, American competitor (d. 2007). 1915: Angel Paley, American socialite (d. 1978). 1917: Stella Sierra, Panamanian artist and essayist (d. 1997). 1918: Zakaria Mohieddin, Egyptian military and political official (d. 2012). 1918: George Rochberg, American author of contemporary scholarly music (d. 2005). 1919: Bep Voskuijl, a Dutch resident who assisted conceal Anne With franking and her family from the Nazis (d. 1983). 1919: Franz Halberg, Romanian-American scientist (d. 2013). 1920: Rafael Alonso, Spanish entertainer (f. 1998). 1920: Mary Louise Hancock, American legislator (d. 2017). 1920: Neal C. Wilson, American Adventist minister (d. 2010). 1921: Vდktor Kulikov, Soviet military man, president of the Warsaw Agreement (d. 2013). 1921: Vito Ortelli, Italian cyclist (d. 2017). 1922: Edwin Thompson Jaynes, American physicist (d. 1998). 1923: Olimpo Cდ¡rdenas, Ecuadorian vocalist (d. 1991). 1923: Josდ© Sდ¡nchez Adell, Spanish teacher, logician and antiquarian (f. 2005). 1924: Edward Cassidy, Australian cardinal. 1924: Jდ¡nos Starker, American cellist of Hungarian beginning (d. 2013). 1924: Cesarino Romano, Italian doctor (d. 2008). 1925: Marco Bisceglia, Italian cleric, lobbyist with regards to gay people (f. 2001). 1925: Fernando de Szyszlo, Peruvian plastic craftsman (d. 2017). 1926: Salvador Jorge Blanco, Dominican legislator and author (d. 2010). 1926: Diana Lynn, American entertainer (d. 1971). 1926: Miguel Maticorena, Peruvian history specialist and teacher (d. 2014). 1926: Ivo Pitanguy, Brazilian plastic specialist (d. 2016). 1927: Malek Haddad, Algerian author and artist (d. 1978). 1927: Per Olof Ultvedt, Finnish painter, artist and set originator (d. 2006). 1928: Rutilio Grande, Salvadoran cleric (f. 1977). 1928: Juris Hartmanis, Latvian researcher. 1928: Pierre Mauroy, French legislator (d. 2013). 1928: Jeremy Moore, English serviceman, leader of the English ground powers during the Falklands War (d. 2007). 1928: Warren Oates, American entertainer (d. 1982). 1928: Ricard Terrდ©, Spanish picture taker (d. 2009). 1929: Jacqueline Harpman, Belgian author (d. 2012). 1929: Ed Smith, American b-ball player (d. 1998). 1929: Jimmy Carruthers, Australian fighter (d. 1990). 1929: Katherine Helmond, American entertainer. 1929: Jovan Raვ¡koviე‡, Yugoslav legislator and therapist (d. 1992). 1931 - James Burke, American criminal of Irish plunge (d. 1996). 1931: Josდ© Antonio Fernდ¡ndez Romero, Spanish interpreter (d. 2011). 1932: Philippe Erulin, French military official (d. 1979). 1932: Gyula Horn, Hungarian legislator, head of the state somewhere in the range of 1994 and 1998 (d. 2013). 1932: Jaime Llano Gonzდ¡lez, Colombian arranger of well known music (d. 2017). 1933: Carmen Alardდn, Mexican artist (f. 2014). 1933: Sheldon Dorf, American illustrator, maker and organizer behind Comic-Con Global: San Diego (d. 2009). 1933: Paul-Gilbert Langevin, French musicologist, music pundit and physicist (d. 1986). 1933: Jean-Paul Wharf, Luxembourgish mathematician (d. 2016). 1933: David GP Taylor, English financial specialist and representative (d. 2011). 1934: Vladislao Cap, Argentine soccer player (d. 1982). 1934: Tom Krause, Finnish bass-baritone vocalist (d. 2013). 1935: Brendan McCann, American b-ball player. 1935: Chamlong Srimuang, Thai legislator. 1935: Shirley Collins, English vocalist. 1935: Michael Wenning, South African American Presbyterian serve (d. 2011). 1936: Frederick Ballantyne, Vincentian lawmaker and doctor, current legislative head of Holy person Vincent and the Grenadines. 1936: Shirley Knight, American entertainer. 1936: Tommy LiPuma, American music maker (d. 2017). 1936: James Mirrlees, English market analyst, Nobel laureate in financial matters in 1996. 1936: Richard Stearns, American researcher. 1936: Piet Fransen, Dutch footballer (d. 2015). 1937: Jo De Roo, Dutch cyclist. 1938: დ"scar Hahn, Chilean writer, writer and abstract pundit. 1939: Jimmy Lloyd, English fighter (d. 2013). 1939: Pavel Morozenko, Soviet entertainer (d. 1991). 1940: James Herbert Brennan, Irish essayist. 1940: Toss Close, American picture taker. 1940: Eddie Miles, American ball player. 1941: Epeli Nailatikau, Fijian military and lawmaker, current leader of Fiji. 1941: Elke Neidhardt, entertainer and overseer of a German-Australian show (d. 2013). 1942: Hannes Lდ¶hr, German footballer (d. 2016). 1943: Robbie Robertson, Canadian artist and guitarist, of the band The Band. 1944: Enrique Irazoqui, Spanish entertainer. 1945: Fდ©lix Artuso, Argentine trooper killed accidentally toward the finish of the Falklands War (d. 1982). 1945: Humberto Benდtez Trevino, Mexican legislator. 1945: Michael Blake, American writer and screenwriter (d. 2015). 1946: Gerardus' t Hooft, Dutch physicist, 1999 Nobel Prize champ for material science. 1946: Giuseppe Furino, Italian footballer. 1946: Pierre-Marc Johnson, Canadian legislator, Top state leader of Quebec. 1946: Daniela Hodrovდ¡, Czech author. 1947: Sony Labou Tansi, Congolese writer, author and screenwriter (d. 1995). 1948: Jesse Green, Jamaican performer. 1948: Liliana Abud, Mexican author and entertainer. 1948: Ernesto Mastrდ¡ngelo, Argentine footballer. 1948: William Hootkins, American entertainer (d. 2005). 1948: Blu Mankuma, American entertainer, vocalist and musician. 1949: Abhay Ashtekar, Indian physicist. 1949: Mohamed Ali Akid, Tunisian footballer (d. 1979). 1950: Carlos Caszely, Chilean soccer player and writer. 1950: Huey Lewis, American vocalist, of the band Huey Lewis and The News. 1950: Abraham Skorka, Argentine rabbi and author. 1950: Michael Ruler, American guitarist, of the band Steppenwolf. 1952: Moisდ©s Naდm, Venezuelan author. 1954: Randy Credico, American comic and government official. 1954: Hamdin Sabahi, Egyptian legislator. 1954: Jimmy Crespo, American guitarist. 1955: Sebastian Barry, Irish dramatist, author and artist. 1955: Mia Couto, Mozambican author. 1956: Horacio Cartes, Paraguayan legislator, finance manager and sports pioneer, leader of his country. 1956: Terry Tolls, English bassist, of the band The Conflict. 1958: Bill Watterson, American illustrator and sketch artist

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