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Remembering David McCallum- Scottish actor and musician.

David McCallum, who became a heartthrob in the hit series ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.,’ Dies at 90 💔 So sad a fine actor a great talent and a true gentleman.

An experienced character actor, he found fame in the 1960s as the enigmatic Illya Kuryakin. The British actor who played the mysterious secret agent Illya Kuryakin alongside Robert Vaughn’s Napoleon Solo in the 1960s hit spy drama The Man From U.N.C.L.E. was a secret international counterespionage and law-enforcement agency called U.N.C.L.E. (United Network Command for Law and Enforcement). The series premiered on September 22, 1964, and completed its run on January 15, 1968. The role turned the actor into a global sex symbol.

The success of the James Bond books and films had set off a chain reaction, with secret agents proliferating on both large and small screens. Indeed, Bond creator Ian Fleming contributed some ideas when the series was being developed, according to Jon Heitland’s book, The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of a Television Classic (special introduction by Robert Vaughn)

David McCallum took his place among one of the most iconic casts Hollywood ever assembled, nothing in the film’s title, The Great Escape, He was playing naval officer Eric Ashley-Pitt in the 1963 Second World War epic about the mass escape of British and Commonwealth POWs from German Stalag Luft III camp, through another POW turn in Colditz (1972-1974).

David McCallum with Steve McQueen on the set of the WWII epic. The Great Escape brought him to a US audiences. (Image: Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock)

In 1975, he had the title role in a short-lived science fiction series, “The Invisible Man,” and from 1979 to 1982 he played Steel in a British sci-if chiller “Sapphire and Steel” (1979-1982). Over the years, he also appeared in guest shots in many TV shows, including “Murder, She Wrote” and “Sex and the City, a romantic comedy-drama television series filmed in New York.

Later, in the 2000s as an eccentric medical examiner on “N.C.I.S.” he reached a new audience as Dr Donald "Ducky" Mallard, the medical examiner in US TV drama NCIS. McCallum was known for playing a pathologist on the hit CBS TV programme NCIS, which went on to generate several spinoff series, for twenty years. NCIS is the third-longest-running scripted, non-animated primetime television series in the U.S that is currently on air.

He was a true Renaissance man — he was fascinated by science and culture and would turn those passions into knowledge. For example, he was capable of conducting a symphony orchestra and (if needed) could perform an autopsy, based on his decades-long studies for his role on NCIS.

The Scottish-born actor died in New York on Monday 25th September 2023. He lived in Manhattan. David Keith McCallum was born on 19th September 1933 in the Maryhill (Scots: Maryhull - Scottish Gaelic: Cnoc Màiri) area of Glasgow, to a father who was the first violinist for the London Philharmonic and a mother who was a cellist.

David won a scholarship to the University College School in north London and took up the oboe with a view to a classical music career. Thus he originally pursued a career in music, training on the oboe and studying for a time at the Royal Academy of Music, though he soon left and enrolled at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After RADA he started performing with repertory theatre companies.

David McCallum was drafted into the British military in 1951 and served two years, including 10 months in what was a small-arms expert. Not long after his discharge, he signed with the Rank Organization, a British production company, and began acting both in movies and on television.

David McCallum a classically trained musician, created arrangements of popular songs of the day alongside a few original pieces and made four albums with forward-thinking producer and composer David Axelrod. Those groovy productions have been sampled a lot by trip-hop artists and more. In particular, “The Edge” from 1967’s

“The Edge” from 1967’s Music: For those who might have heard this song sampled elsewhere, you could have heard it in various places. From Masta Ace (“No Regrets”) to John Legend (“Actions”) his original was used in Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver, the 2017 film starring Ansel Elgort.

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David McCallum - From The Man from U.N.C.L.E. to NCIS, and all performances in between, he was a multifaceted talent during 7 decades and 100 films and TV shows a True Legend.

R.I.P David 💔

1933-2023

#DavidMcCallum #Scottishactor #Britishactor #U.N.C.L.E. #IllyaKuryakin #TheGreatEscape #navalofficer #EricAshley #NCIS #secretagent #Edge #music #Ducky #DoctorMallard #actor #talent #gentleman #Legend #ripdavidmccallum

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submissivegayfrenchboy · 2 days

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05/ 05 / 2024

MAN OF THE DAY #90 : HENRY CAVILL

🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GOD HENRY CAVILL!!!

I want to wish an Happy Birthday to His Imperial Majesty God Henry Cavill 🎊

Can you believe it's already the 90th MAN OF THE DAY article? 😳 10 more and it's will be the 100th 🤭 so thanks you so much for being here for me, reading my blog 🙏

I love Henry Cavill for the person He is, His body and His obvious alphaness, but more especially for His many amazing roles 🥰

Last time i talked about God Henry Cavill it was to answer a question about His brothers ⬇️

Can you believe that God Henry Cavill is only aged 41? 😳 His Majesty looks so masculine that you couldn't give him one specific age.

I mean, look at how Henry Cavill evolved 😍 :

A French article about Henry Cavill's evolution :

His Imperial Majesty God Henry Cavill have so many great roles in his career, and even though i haven't watched them all, i still know them : for instance, i may haven't watched THE WITCHER, but i am aware that Henry Cavill reproduced an amazing pose of Geralt in his bath. I also heard that Geralt's relationship with the musician has been imagined as a gay couple by many fans 👬

I haven't saw God Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes in ENOLA HOLMES and its sequel 🙃

He was so handsome as a blond man named Humphrey in the movie STARDUST. It's the only time where he is a blond man, but his mustach still makes him looks manly and hot.

To me God Henry Cavill was amazing as Superman, but less convincing as Clark Kent.

You can admire pics of Henry Cavill as Superman here :

I could admire pics of Henry Cavill all day 😍

I honestly don't know what i prefer : His eyes, His straight nose, His pink lips, His eyebrows, His hunky jaw, His arms, His chest, His ass,...

His Imperial Majesty God Henry Cavill's eyebrow is so iconic : He can looks arrogant, seductive, cocky, funny, surprised, angry, dumb, cute, tired, evil, innocent, surprised.... and also all at once! That's why Henry Cavill is so recognizable and expressive 😁

My favorite role of Henry Cavill is the one of Duke Charles of Suffolk in the series THE TUDORS :

you'll find the link of my list of the 10 most men in the world (Henry Cavill is the First, same position than Chris Hemsworth) in this article ⬇️

And this article you will also find the links of my stories about Henry Cavill, who is so inspiring. I will soon suggest you ideas of plots about Henry Cavill 😁

It was unexpected to see Henry Cavill as the vilain in MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT : my mom became obsessed by Him because of this role, she found Him hot with his beard!

God Henry Cavill was so funny in ARGYLLE ! I would have liked to see and hear Him more!

I can't wait to see THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE where He seems to looks so manly and even beastly 🥵 : the tongue scene is already iconic 😜

It's a French article about Henry Cavill ❤️

#Henry Cavill #Man of the Day #Homme du Jour

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y4h3l1n · 3 months

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Tengo una idea, sobre un AU (Universo Alternativo) pero de Apocalipsis zombie, con los hombres de Ikemvamp. (No Vampiros 😞)

I have an idea about an AU But with zombie apocalypse with the men of Ikemvamp. (No vampires 😞)

Zombies can only be killed by removing their hearts or heads. It would also work to cut them in half.

Los zombies solo pueden ser asesinados quitándoles las cabezas o corazónes, también serviría cortarlos a la mitad.

They are blind, they could only hear or smell.

Son ciegos, ellos solo podrían oír o olfatear.

1 Part, I use a translator, Without checking. A lot "they" SORRY

Le comte and Leonardo are like the most strong and the most experienced, They are friends before the apocalypse came. And they decided to unite to fight against the living dead.

Le comte y Leonardo son como los mas fuertes y mas experimentados, ellos eran amigos ya antes que empezara el apocalipsis, y decidieron unirse para Luchar contra los muertos vivientes.

They are between the ages of 35-45.

Estan entre las edades de 35-45.

Napoleón, Jean they were in the army before it started.

Napoleón y Jean estaban en el ejército antes que empezara.

They did not know each other until after they met with Comte and Leonardo.

No se conocían antes, hasta que después se reunieron con Comte y Leonardo.

Napoleon is 26, Jean is 23.

Napoleón tiene 26, Jean tiene 23.

Vincent and Theo, They lived in peace, Vincent was a famous artist who uploaded his paintings to social networks and Theo helped him sell them. Unfortunately, their family could not escape with them, now they only have each other. Luckily they found some survivors (Comte, Leonardo, Jean and Napoleón.)

Vincent y Theo, vivían en paz, Vincent era un famoso artista que subia su arte a las redes sociales, y Theo le ayuda a venderlas, lamentablemente su familia no pudo escapar con ellos, pero por suerte encontraron a algúnos supervivientes (Comte, Leonardo, Jean y Napoleón)

Ages: Vincent 30, Theo 27

Isaac, Arthur, Dazai, The iconic trio.

Isaac was a teacher at a university despite his young age. A true prodigy. Arthur is a new doctor who had high expectations, by day he is a doctor and by night he is an excellent mystery writer. Dazai He works at Isaac University Library, so I saw him often. Also a famous writer on social networks, It simply remains anonymous.

Isaac era un profesor en una universidad a pesar de su joven edad, un verdadero prodigio. Arthur es un nuevo doctor con altas expectativas, por el día es un excelente doctor, y por la noche es también un excelente escritor de misterio. Dazai trabajaba en la universidad de Isaac, en la biblioteca. Así que lo veía muy a menudo, además es un famoso escritor en la redes sociales. Pero es anónimo.

In a coincidence, the three ran into each other in an elevator when the apocalypse began.

Es una coincidencia que los tres se encontraron en un ascensor cuando el apocalipsis empezó.

Obviously Arthur and Dazai annoy Isaac but protect him. They met Napoleon and Jean on an expedition For the resources.

Obviamente Arthur y Dazai molestan a Isaac pero lo protegen. Se encontraron con Napoleón y Jean en una expedición por los recursos

Ages: Isaac: 22, Arthur 25, Dazai 30

Mozart a piano prodigy, A famous musician but somewhat complicated. He was invited to a wedding he didn't even want to go to, to play the piano.

Mozart un prodigio del piano, un famoso músico pero algo complicado, fue invitado a una boda que no quería ir para tocar piano.

He accepted the invitation, but in the middle of the wedding, the people went crazy, they were infected.

Mozart escaped, and he doesn't really know how he got to Comte.

Mozart escapo, y no sabe realmente como llego donde Comte.

Mozart Has 29 Years old

Sebastian was the second to last to join Comte's survivors. A normal person who followed the art of Vincent, the music of Mozart, the stories and novels of Arthur and Dazai. A university student That he liked Professor Isaac. It's like a dream and nightmare for him.

Sebastian es el penúltimo en unirse a los supervivientes de Comte, Una persona normal que seguía el arte de Vincent, la música de Mozart, las historias, novelas de Arthur y Dazai, Un estudiante universitario que le gustaba el profesor Isaac. Es como sueño y pesadilla para él.

Age: 24 years old

You the reader, You were traveling, and you wanted to go sightseeing, but unfortunately you arrived a little before it started To begin the apocalypse, You can't go back to your country. You have to survive more than ever. You've been in the apocalypse for more than 2 months, and you found a refuge.

Like a ray of luck, you found the survivors of comte.

Tu el lector, estabas viajando y querías hacer turismo, pero lamentablemente llegaste un poco antes que empezara el apocalipsis, no puedes volver a tu pais, así que tendrás que sobrevivir lo que mas puedas, ya tienes 2 meses en este apocalipsis, y encontraste refugio.

Como un rayo de suerte encontraste los supervivientes de Comte.

Age: +18/-45 years old

William, Vlad, Faust, Charles, Drake and Galileo In the second part.

William, Vlad, Faust, Charles, Drake y Galileo en la Segunda parte.

#ikemen vampire español #ikemen vampire #ikevamp #ikevamp napoleon #ikemen vampire dazai #ikemen vampire leonardo #ikemen mozart #ikemen vampire sebastian #ikemen vampire arthur #ikemen vampire vincent #ikemen vampire theo #ikemen vampire jean #ikemen vampire isaac #ikemen vampire x reader

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lannisterdaddyissues · 1 year

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1,2, 5, 22, 38 and 54 for the films asks :)

CAL SO MANY QUESTIONS I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUU

1. Favourite film of all time? (if you’re not sure then your current favourite film) the prestige (2006)! it has the most incredible acting and superb plot twists i have ever seen. i cannot recommend it enough. it's one of the few adaptations i would say improved upon the book rather than ruined it.

2. Favourite scene from this film? i assume this is a continuation from the last ask so i'm going to say my favorite scene has to be the end. it's just so fucking brilliant. it ties everything together perfectly and oh god it's just SO- i can't even explain it sorry you have to experience it for yourself

5. Favourite psychological film? shutter island (2010) is THE thriller oh my god... it's so good... no matter how many times i rewatch it it always has me gripped until the very end... the plot twist is fucking SUPERB and it makes me THINK it makes me think SO FUCKING HARD!!! i'm NORMAL!!!!!

22. Worst book adaptations? i tend not to read the book if i watch the movie so i dont think i have any for this one soz :pensive:

38. Remake you wish had never been made? im sorry i dont have an answer for this either </3 i dont watch movies if they are bad </3

54. Favourite movie character duo? OH EASY PEASY napoleon solo and illya kuryakin from the man from uncle (2015)!!!!!! they are SOOOOOOO bitchy SOOOOOOO gay and SOOOOOOO iconic!!!!!

#thank u so much for the ask cal im kithing u kithing u kithing u kithing u on ur little forehead #ask #reply #calkale #mutual

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the-henry-cavillian · 1 year

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Henry Cavill's Cinematic Mastery: Unveiling His Top 5 Must-watch Movies!

Henry Cavill, the British heartthrob and talented actor, has graced the big screen with his captivating presence in a variety of roles. From donning the iconic red cape as Superman to portraying a suave spy, Cavill has proven his versatility and charisma as an actor. In this article, we delve into Henry Cavill's top 5 best movies of all time, showcasing his ability to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression.

"Man of Steel" (2013) -

The Birth of a Superhero In Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel," Cavill embodies the legendary character of Superman, giving the iconic superhero a fresh and modern interpretation. Cavill's portrayal of Clark Kent/Kal-El strikes a perfect balance between vulnerability and strength, as he navigates the challenges of accepting his powers and fulfilling his destiny. His charismatic presence and physicality make him a believable and relatable Superman, setting the stage for his continued success in the DC Extended Universe.

"The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (2015) -

Espionage and Style In this stylish and action-packed spy film directed by Guy Ritchie, Cavill stars as Napoleon Solo, a suave CIA agent during the Cold War era. Cavill's undeniable charm and impeccable sense of style make him a perfect fit for the role, as he teams up with a KGB agent to thwart a criminal organization's plans for global destruction. His chemistry with co-star Armie Hammer and ability to deliver both humor and intensity make "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." an underrated gem in Cavill's filmography.

"Mission: Impossible - Fallout" (2018) -

The Perfect Antagonist Henry Cavill's inclusion in the sixth installment of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise took audiences by storm. Playing the role of August Walker, a ruthless CIA agent, Cavill showcases his physicality and intensity in breathtaking action sequences alongside Tom Cruise. His imposing presence and formidable fight scenes add a new dynamic to the film, earning him praise for his portrayal of a charismatic yet dangerous adversary.

"Enola Holmes" (2020) -

A Family Mystery Unveiled In this Netflix original film, Cavill plays the role of Sherlock Holmes, the legendary detective, and older brother to the titular character, Enola Holmes. Although Cavill's screen time may be limited, he shines in his portrayal of the iconic detective, exuding intelligence and wit. His chemistry with Millie Bobby Brown, who plays Enola Holmes, creates an endearing sibling dynamic that adds depth to the film's engaging mystery narrative.

"The Witcher" (2019 - present) -

A Fantastical Journey While not a movie, Henry Cavill's portrayal of Geralt of Rivia in the Netflix series "The Witcher" deserves a spot on this list. Based on the beloved book series and video game franchise, Cavill's commitment to the role is evident in his physical transformation and dedication to capturing the essence of Geralt. His brooding performance and undeniable charisma have made him the perfect choice to bring this beloved character to life, cementing his status as a fan-favorite in the fantasy genre.

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ofmusingsxandmayhem · 2 years

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GET TO KNOW THE MUN!

BASICS

BIRTHDAY: 5th June

PRONOUNS: She / Her

NAME: Pluto

ZODIAC: Gemini

FAVORITES

Favorite Author: Not entirely sure I have one? Haven’t really thought about it. I loved reading Tolkein as a kid though.

Favorite Character from Literature: Following on from the last one, I always loved Eowyn - strong willed and doesn’t let people tell her what she can or can’t do

Favorite Music Genre: It depends on my mood, but I like most things (except the hardcore rock and screaming lol). But my go-to is any kind of instrumental/classical music (listening to some right now lmao)

Favorite Kind of Book: I quite like autobiographies. I like learning about people and hearing their stories.

Favorite Animal: Red panda

Favorite Disney Cartoon: The Lion King

Favorite Video Games: I’ve not played proper video games for a long time. But I do have a laugh on Among Us of late.

Favorite Color: Once again, I don’t have just one. But I love red, yellow or turquoise.

Favorite TV Shows: I’m super into Stranger Things of course. Really enjoying the various Disney+ shows too.

Favorite Mythology: Hmmmm not entirely sure. Haven’t done a lot of research into any but I do enjoy Norse.

Favorite Food: Pasta of any kind - or chocolate

Favorite Actor: I have so many I love and admire. But I guess I’ll go with my childhood icons and say Julie Andrews, Angela Lansbury and Dick Van Dyke.

Favorite Countries: I adore Austria, could keep going back over and over. Also love Singapore, and I’m eager to visit Dubai again. But I will always love my homes of England and Australia.

ROLEPLAY QUESTIONS

CANON OR OC: Either? If it comes to writing, I can’t choose because canon is fun to explore but OCs don’t come with the pre-existing stuff. Writing opposite, I love both.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN RPING: Since 2010, on tumblr since 2012.

WHO IS YOUR CURRENT FC: Well I have a lot for my muses, and I don’t actually use one for ooc stuff. I think I used to use Merida from Brave.

FAVORITE GENRE: Anything I’m in the mood for? I do love angst and pain, but I adore little fluffy domestic things too

SOFT MUSES OR EVIL MUSES: More soft but I love evil too

WHAT IS YOUR PERFERED WRITING STYLE?: Para and multipara. I can do shorter replies but the one-liners or quick things I’ve seen around just really isn’t for me personally.

HAVE YOU BEEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS?: I started out on a Supernatural forum (yes the show lol) and then moved here. I tried facebook and twitter a loooooong time ago but they never worked for me. I think I just prefer the set up of here. This is my only platform now.

WHO IS YOUR TOP MUSE AT THE MOMENT?: Generally probably Oscar or Isabella? But I have a bunch and it can change up at any given moment lol

NAME YOUR MUSES YOU HAD IN THE PAST: I’ve got quite a few retired ones, still have their info just in case I ever brought them back. OCs: Ana Durant (Sofia Boutella -SHIELD agent), Caleb Embry (Ben Whishaw - a translator and part time stripper), Judy Gooding (Miranda Otto - psychologist), Rose Milner (Amy Adams - werewolf and teacher), Tony Castilla (Alfonso Herrera - vampire and bartender), Gwen Price (Sigourney Weaver - CIA director), Lewis Martin (Chance Perdomo - lit student and mutant), Natalia Dias (Daniela Ruah - werewolf and detective), Vic Reynolds (Michael Caine - history professor), Will Ashford (a fc who now makes me very uncomfortable so we won’t mention him - journalist). Canons: Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill - from The Man from UNCLE), Hilda Spellman (Lucy Davis - from The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Louise Banks (Amy Adams - from Arrival), Giselle (Amy Adams - from Enchanted).

(Stolen from @wingsandahalo - tagging anyone who would like to do it)

#about the mun

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ROUND 3: POLL #10

ROUND 3 POLLS [HERE]

PROPAGANDA BELOW

Napoleon Solo/Illya Kuryakin:

Illya and Napoleon just looking good together in the recent version and the old one

Jaskier/Geralt of Rivia:

Chaotic fun bard and strong but quiet warrior. Jaskier is very friendly and charismatic while Geralt is an amazing warrior but not as good with people

#napoleon solo #illya kuryakin #napoleon solo/illya kuryakin #napollya #the man from uncle #jaskier #geralt of rivia #jaskier/geralt #geraskier #the witcher #tumblr poll #tumblr bracket #mlm ship #mlm ship poll #mlm ship bracket #mlm ship bracket tournament #mlm ship bracket 2024 #mlm ship bracket tournament 2024 #fourthr3

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pankary · 2 months

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óscar 2024

me gusta el cine. tb me gusta el canon. muchas personas odian el óscar, pero cualquier persona remotamente interesada en cine habla de él. es innegable. es el canon. personalmente, sí me gusta, aunque hay que añadir una nota al pie: nadie ni nada es perfecto. el año pasado fue la edición más imperfecta que he visto. pero la del año anterior a ese no estuvo mala. generalmente lo hacen bien. ningún premio -más allá de mejor actriz de reparto 2023- es completamente inmerecido. y, sobre todo, es una forma excelente de conocer películas nuevas. que vivan el cine, el óscar y el canon. mis ideas al respecto:

mejor edición

una película bien editada es una mejor película que una mal editada. esto es tautológico y probablemente estúpido de decir. pero no estoy tratando de explicar algo. más bien: quiero poner énfasis. sally menke editó todas las películas de tarantino hasta que murió. creo firmemente que ese es único de los motivos principales -si no el principal- por el que django es abismalmente más baja que todas las películas previas de este director. pulp fiction es la película mejor editada en la que puedo pensar en este momento. creo firmemente también que ese es el motivo por el que es la mejor película de tarantino. en fin. where the fuck is tarantino en el óscar 2024? por qué estoy hablando de esto? btw tengo que corregirme: las películas mejor editadas en las que puedo pensar en este momento son el padrino 1 y tb la 2. ups. en fin... creo que el punto ha sido ilustrado. sorry. vamos:

las películas nominadas acá están todas bien editadas y eso les da filo. mi top 3: 3. oppenheimer 2. killers of the flower moon 1. poor things

best costume design

si el premio fuera "most iconic costume design" el premio tendría que ser para barbie. le pusieron la ropa de las muñecas a las actrices. wtf? denles el premio. pero... de eso no se trata. así que creo que también se lo merece poor things. buenos vestidos de bella baxter. que se lo den a cualquiera de las dos

best makeup and hairstyling

si le dan el premio a maestro voy a apagar la tele. que se lo den a poor things. aunque no vi golda ni la sociedad de la nieve, esta última porque me mantengo lo más lejos del canibalismo que pueda (aunque estoy seguro de que la ropita debe ser bien bacán, no lo dudo)

best cinematography

no vi el conde pero si las otras y si yo fuera la academia le daría el premio a oppenheimer. poor things también notable pero oppenheimer me parece mejor. además de que grabaron todo de la manera más necia posible, increíble

best production design

se acabaron todo el rosado del mundo... barbie land... igual poor things está por ahí, una vez más. cualquiera de las dos. no vi napoleon

best sound

si no le dan el premio a the zone of interest tb apago la tele. csm... ojalá no tenga que apagar la tele. el sonido en oppenheimer tb estuvo bueno pero no hay punto de comparación. me cuesta pensar en películas en las que el sonido haya sido tan crucial como esta. podría ir al cine a verla con una venda en los ojos, solo escuchando, e igual sentiría muchas cosas y sería una gran experiencia

best original song

the man behind the tan... no voy a apagar la tele si no se la dan pero creo que se lo merece más que la otra que escuché, que es la otra de barbie. también escuché la de killers of the flower moon xq vi la película pero cuál será?? ni me acuerdo. no me gustó la música en esa película. en fin. no escuché las canciones de las otras dos películas porque no las vi. nota al pie: el mejor track (i don't know if it's a song) que escuché en una película este año fue can you hear the music en oppenheimer. además: suena en una gran escena, una de las mejores de la película. le daría el óscar a esa. alright...

best original score

el score de poor things es el mejor. en segundo puesto oppenheimer. no vi indiana jones. por qué está american fiction nominada aquí? mejor: por qué está american fiction nominada a cualquier cosa?

---(no vi ningún documental ni ningún corto ni ninguna película animada así que saltiemos...)---

best international feature film

no vi todas. lo siento. le he fallado al decolonialismo. no me importa tanto, en verdad. mi película favorita nominada aquí fue perfect days, a la que le pongo 10/10 y la amo y se la quiero recomendar a todo el mundo. esta película me dijo algo muy importante sobre la vida y la voy a atesorar por siempre. fue muy linda. the zone of interest me pareció excelente. por qué no está anatomía de una caída aquí?? wtf

mejor guion adaptado

no entiendo cómo funciona este premio. tienes que haber leído el material original para juzgar cómo hicieron el traslado de libro a película? o solo te basas en el guion? no conozco el material original de ninguna así que haré lo segundo. poor things. sin duda

mejor guion original

i liked you for who you are; and who you are is a person who leaves. but for him, you're the person who stays

mejor actriz de reparto

qué se reparten las actrices de reparto? no vi nyad ni the color purple y las otras actuaciones no me parecieron particularmente buenas así que voy a hacer algo muy impopular y decir que se lo merece emily blunt por lo heavy que debe haber sido estar grabando esa película tan larga y pesada. además de que sí tuvo un par de escenas genuinamente buenas

mejor actor de reparto

he's more than kenough

mejor actriz

esta sí que es una categoría cargada. no vi nyad pero a estas alturas fuck that shit. las otras cuatro sí las vi y me parece que todas lo hicieron excelente. carey mulligan me pareció lo único bueno (y además fue muy notable) de una película telaza. sandra huller tenía un rol complicadísimo y la performance es como si te clavaran un cuchillo. lily gladstone hizo un personaje icónico and she will always be famous. pero emma... se pasó... cómo haces eso... hay unos cinco segundos hacia el comienzo de la película en la que vemos un primer plano de victoria blessington (más adelante bella baxter) contemplando el suicidio:

cuántas personas pueden comunicar tanto con solo una mirada? cuando los hechos se revelan más adelante, la escena se vuelve más poderosa todavía: aprendemos sobre la coerción, el dolor, la frustración, la desesperación, todo lo que condujo a este momento. esta mirada surge de aquello contra lo que la película lucha, y es el eje sobre el cual gira la verdadera misión -privada, en cuanto quiere vengar a su madre y controlar su propia vida, y pública, en cuanto busca un mundo más justo y libre para todxs- de la protagonista. todos los puntos de tensión de la película están resumidos en esta mirada. y, por supuesto, después tenemos dos horas más de emma stone interpretando a otro personaje y sobre eso ya se ha dicho suficiente. denle el premio de una vez carajo

mejor actor

oppenheimer es una película que dura 180 minutos y según mis cálculos cillian murphy aparece en 179 de ellos. qué tal chambaza. no solo es excelente sino que los otros fueron medio malos - o, en el mejor de los casos, buenos pero no excelentes. creo que no tengo que explicar quién es quién aquí. para aclarar: no vi rustin... pero... wtf is even that?

mejor director

este es mi premio favorito en el óscar junto a The Big One y a mejor actriz. usualmente las películas nominadas aquí son las que más me gustan. me parece que las cinco son excelentes. y son tan excelentes que el outrage por no tener a greta acá está, en mi humilde opinión, injustificado. estas cinco personas hicieron una chamba notable. mi ranking: 5. scorsese 4. nolan 3. glazer 2. triet 1. lanthimos. me parece que en poor things la variedad de particularidades contribuyen a algo más redondo y logrado. pero es mi opinión. de nuevo: los cinco excelentes y cualquiera se lo merece - fácil scorsese un poco menos pero cómo no quererlo?

mejor película

no entendí por qué están algunas películas aquí y no perfect days. qué fue? como dije hace un buen rato ya: nadie es perfecto. aquí el ranking con breve comentario:

10. maestro. telaza csm... no hay drama. en the zone of interest tampoco hay drama pero ahí fue a propósito. aquí, simplemente, no supieron de dónde sacarlo. pero lo peor es que para que se trate de una película sobre un DIRECTOR DE ORQUESTA, se habla poco o nada sobre la música. ninguna reflexión sobre el arte, nada. la música solo es algo que pasa y ya. por más de que bradley cooper ame irracionalmente a bernstein, creo que él no era la persona indicada para hacer esta película.

09. american fiction. en los primeros 20 segundos de esta película pensé: wow, qué astuta, esta película me va a gustar. cuando acabó dije: qué oportunidad desperdiciada carajo. de qué trata realmente? por qué es tan malo el final? creo que no supieron qué hacer con lo que tenían en las manos. lo mejor: el soundtrack (pero no el original, sino los needle drops a lo largo de la película)

08. the holdovers. ahora sí entramos al terreno de Películas Buenas. esta es una película webera. navideña. la puedes ver con tus primxs en navidad, lo cual la pone en el mismo saco que huevadas tipo e.t. o mi pobre angelito. es linda y está bien hecha y las actuaciones son buenas. nada más que decir...

07. killers of the flower moon. scorsese... q más puedo decir... gran experiencia cinematográfica... 3 horas y media en la sala imax, gracias por tanto... ahora sí con el corazón en la mano: lily gladstone es brillante, de lejos lo mejor de la película, te amo lily gladstone, solo te deseo éxitos en tu vida

06. the zone of interest. una de las películas más Interesantes de esta temporada... el sonido... wow... increíble. ya dije lo q pienso sobre el sonido en esta película hace un rato. qué gran experiencia. aparece el título, luego desaparece y te quedas con esa música -- yo nunca había escuchado algo así en mi vida

05. barbie. icónica. cuando la fui a ver -le metí el barbenheimer ese día, gran día, que viva el cine- lloré de la emoción en la primera escena. estuve esperando esta película desde que la anunciaron... desde que vi el primer video de margot robbie y ryan gosling grabando esa escena en patines... omg.. en retrospectiva fue un poco decepcionante porque siento que el guion y la dirección pudieron ser un poco mejores. pero qué gran película. margot robbie... un ícono. lo hizo increíble. cuando barbie lloraba yo también lloraba. me hizo feliz esta película

04. oppenheimer. wow... se pasó nolan. 3 horas de pura gloria. hay escenas realmente notables en esta película. se ve excelente, suena mejor. el tema no es de mi particular interés pero le dieron lo que necesitaba e hicieron algo extraordinario. Buena Película

03. anatomía de una caída. este es el tipo de película que me hace pensar: que viva el arte. realmente lo hizo? lo mató?? importa??? qué es la verdad? cómo elegimos en qué creer? en lo que creemos y lo que hacemos puede ser contradictorio? el rollo más clásico del arte es que el Verdadero Arte es Bueno cuando genera este tipo de preguntas. esta película lo hace. chambaza. un clásico. la vamos a seguir viendo por mucho tiempo

02. poor things. pura gloria. espectacular actuación. gran soundtrack. harta personalidad. final satisfactorio. emancipación. comunismo. todas las cosas buenas. no hay error. fenomenal

01. past lives. soy sensible. las historias de amor imposibles son mi punto débil. quizás no sea La Mejor Película pero quiero darle el premio por el amor que le tengo. una linda película. ahora hablando con más propiedad... el guion es excelente, las actuaciones tb. y la película hace muy bien lo siguiente: mostrar la vida de la gente. entrar y salir del depa, coger las llaves, estar sentado en el bar, tomarse una foto con la atracción turística, despedirte del amor de tu past life. es la Vida, y eso para mí es importante en el arte. ninguna película me movió tanto este año. entra al podio con mis demás favoritas que tocan nervio de manera similar: la la land, lost in translation, portrait of a lady on fire... filin.

creo que podrían pasar tres cosas bacanes en relación a este premio. una: que se lo den a past lives (no va a pasar). otra: que el óscar haga un 180 y se lo de a barbie, que, por lo menos en cuanto a números y por lo icónica que es, se lo merece. y la tercera sería que se lo den a cualquiera de las que están en mi top 7 (o incluso top 8). estuvieron buenas las películas esta temporada. esta es una de mis épocas favoritas del año. una vez más: que vivan el cine y el óscar. y tb emma stone y lily gladstone. y celine song. hasta la próxima... gracias x leer

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What’s the vibe? #46

General Election next year May probably - I don't think Rishi Sunak has anything left in him tbh......

Sadiq Khan rejects the MSG Sphere.

Spirituality: sell me a soul, or a car

"Car ads are so spiritual now" - is something this older man said behind me at the cinema on Saturday before Napoleon. It made me think about how car ads went from being sexual to spiritual. I feel like a lot of this also has to do with shifting masculinities and family definitions. Men were dominant consumers of cars (and also dominant gender of workers).

But now it's shifted - families are less defined and more diverse and its about selling to singletons with big pockets.

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So this car as, Polestar and Tesla (which doesn't advertise but definitely relates to aspects of religion) are about objects that take you to places of fulfilment. This "techno spiritualism" which involves makers needing to "build tools with the goal of getting them to a level of transcendence or connectedness".

When you think about this Jorja Smith x Audi ad, it's appealing to her fans or just people interested in her musical spirit. I mean yes, Jorja Smith is like a sex icon to many men in the UK...but in this ad, the return to roots is celebrated. Isn't that what spirituality is all about? Grounding?

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"Gen Z’s version of spirituality is based on the ability to choose their own values, build their own rituals and understand a personal form of faith rather than a mandated one. Whether meditating, pulling tarot cards or diving into astrology, their spiritual practices are often performed solo. Self-care culture and the #ThatGirl trend encourage people to spend copious time alone to preserve wellbeing." - WGSN Emerging Concept: Remixing Religion Report.

This could also relate to the rise of the sober consumer and not in the way that they describe which is about "food and drink products are helping consumers find transcendence via their taste buds". And the rise of the sober-versary screenshot and the self control? This is quite different for British people I would say as we're not a country that uses alcohol for taste, more as a drink to lubricate social situations and pubs are more working class networking.

Best of Gift Guides?

Bloomberg Gift Guide - split into the 5 senses!

SSense Gift Guide

Vittles!

Unifrom - fragrance brand with great sensual imagery

albums of the past few weeks - Andre 3000, Mary Lattimore, Space Africa x Rainy Miller, Frost Children, Danny Brown. Typically this is best of list season in the next few weeks soooo...

Reading List:

#parsed #what's the vibe #vibe

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