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My Personal Ranking of Teen Wolf Media so far, CONTAINS SPOILERS

1. Season 3B, this is literally the best writing, directing, and acting of the series, with Dylan O'Brien flexing his acting ability, reminder he had no formal acting training, and the death of a main character cemented this as the best season for any YA show in TV history. The Nogitsune aka Void Stiles is fucking terrifying.

2. Season 4, this season is underrated to me, from Kate's return to Derek losing his powers. However this season saw the departure of Tyler Hoechlin from the series as a main cast member, and that may have soured this season for many people. Between the werejaguar and Peter turning heel the villains are at their best and we get the iconic scene of Derek turning into a evolved werewolf.

3. Season 6B, the end of the series kicks into high gear and doesn't stop until the end. Stiles, Derek, Jackson and Ethan all return after long absences and make the show feel like Teen Wolf again, the villain is awful but Theo and Liam easily carry a few episodes.

4. Season 6A, due to Dylan O'Brien needing to leave the show to film Maze Runner, the writer's decided to have new villains called the Ghost Riders kidnap Stiles and effectively erase him from everyone's memories. This leads to the best acting from Tyler Posey imo. This also had the return of Derek via archive footage and Stydia becoming canon.

5. Season 3A, The Alpha pack is severely underrated and I loved how Danny got some character development even if it was small.

6. Season 2, Underrated? Yes. Good? Ehhhhh. The Kanima is fucking iconic and Colton Haynes shows off how fucking incredible he is as an actor. Derek's "Alpha high" is also well played. Boyd and Erica are good side characters but they deserved better

7. Season 5, the first season without Derek and it shows, the show decides to hint at a next generation spin off (which never happened) with extra focus on Liam Dunbar. But it feels like Scott, Stiles, Lydia and Malia are given the backseat. Theo Raeken is easily one of the best villains, manipulating everything to his benefit until it back fires on him. However this season gets boring fast with twenty episodes following one story. My favorite scene is still Stiles finally snapping and punching Scott.

8. Season 1, the start of the series also happens to be the worst. Scott is at his worst but is still likable in parts. The actors quickly get better with every episode, Holland Roden definitely improves fast.

9. Teen Wolf: The Movie, I don't even want to talk about this. This is Scallison fanfiction with all the bad parts of fanfiction, Derek is killed off, Malia and Parrish are a thing, Stydia broke up because of a dream etc. However, I did like Crystal Reed's performance as Allison, balancing being numb and brainwashed and scared because she doesn't know anything, Eli Hale is the best part, and the scene of Derek, Scott and Eli roaring with all the rooms matching their eyes is iconic, the score helps a lot.

#my ranking #teen wolf #scott mccall #stiles stilinski #allison argent #derek hale #lydia martin #jackson whittemore

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Do you think if Vision hadn’t (for all intents and purposes) died in WCA, he and Wanda would’ve stayed together? I mean, if it wasn’t that it probably would’ve been some other convoluted comic drama, but under ideal circumstances where nothing very pointedly came between them. I don’t want them to get back together, but I wonder if they could have weathered the decades like Reed and Sue.

Specifically, I think Crystal and Pietro probably would’ve struggled to stay together even if it weren’t for her infidelity and Max’s manipulation just bc they weren’t a very well-suited match. I don’t think the same is necessarily true for Wanda and Vision

Not everybody can be Reed and Sue, or Scott and Jean. Hell, even Scott and Jean can't be Scott and Jean for more than a few years at a time. I think you could argue that, yes, Wanda and Vision had what it takes to become one of those enduring, iconic couples, and could have filled that niche for the Avengers in way that nobody else has ever successfully done. Their relationship was given a lot of attention at the time, and it made a really big splash in-universe.

Most of events which led to their marriage dissolving-- everything in late-80s Avengers West Coast, and then, many years later, Disassembled-- could be described as authorial intervention, and in Wanda's case, character assassination. Byrne set out pretty intentionally to ruin everything Englehart and Mantlo had done for the characters in Vision & the Scarlet Witch. Vision's destruction, the baby retcon, the Darker than Scarlet storyline, all of it was done to break these two characters down and pull them apart. So, I think if it wasn't Vision's personality re-write, it would have been something else. And if it wasn't any of that, it would have been House of M.

As much as it pains me to say this, it's hard for me to imagine what Wanda would be like without those storylines. I don't mean to diminish the levels of misogyny and ableism that have gone into her treatment over the last several decades, but since before I was born, Wanda has been a character who, for better or worse, has been defined by trauma, exploitation, and loss. A lot of the texture and nuance of how I analyze and relate to this character is informed by that, and so much of what I love about her and her family in the modern day wouldn't exist if contemporary writers weren't responding to that history.

That's kind of the main reason I balk at the desire many fans (and creators!) seem to have to return to a much earlier version of this character/relationship. We'd be losing a lot, and sacrificing a lot of our ability to have insightful conversations about what Wanda represents, just to satisfy nostalgia for something most of us weren't even around for. And it's not lost on me that this nostalgia is something Marvel, the company, is constructing and marketing to us because of their racist little TV show.

#the vision #wanda maximoff

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31 (Films) to Life: End of Year Round-Up I

Well, here we are: the start of another year of movies!

Geez, 2022 was interesting. Changed up the format from doing daily films and monthly genres, and focused mostly on films in one genre: crime. Aimed for 31 films, and out of that goal hit...24. Which, honestly, not too shabby. Didn't get as many reviews out as intended, but that is honestly OK. Was a busy-as-hell year for me, so I'm pretty well satisfied.

So, what did I see last year, exactly? Well, this post is about to be a round-up, which includes the films I wrote about, and the ones I didn't get the chance to. And at the end, I'll get into my plans for 2023. So, before I hit the "Keep Reading" button, here's the full list of crime films I saw in 2022.

M (1931); directed by Fritz Lang

The Maltese Falcon (1941); directed by John Huston

The Third Man (1949); directed by Carol Reed

Rashomon (1950); directed by Akira Kurosawa

The Killing (1956); directed by Stanley Kubrick

Cool Hand Luke (1967); directed by Stuart Rosenberg

The Italian Job (1969); directed by Peter Collinson

The Godfather (1972); directed by Francis Ford Coppola

Chinatown (1974); directed by Roman Polanski)

Dog Day Afternoon (1975); directed by Sidney Lumet

Taxi Driver (1976); directed by Martin Scorcese

Scarface (1983); directed by Brian de Palma

Once Upon a Time in America (1984); directed by Martin Scorcese

Thelma and Louise (1991); directed by Ridley Scott

Reservoir Dogs (1992); directed by Quentin Tarantino

Casino (1995); directed by Martin Scorcese

Heat (1995); directed by Michael Mann

The Usual Suspects (1995); directed by Bryan Singer

L.A. Confidential (1997); directed by Curtis Hanson

American Psycho (2000); directed by Mary Harron

Catch Me if You Can (2002); directed by Stephen Spielberg

Monster (2003); directed by Patty Jenkins

The Departed (2006); directed by Martin Scorcese

Zodiac (2007); directed by David Fincher

And there you have it! Now, this upcoming short set of summaries (behind the Keep Reading wall) may be a little too long for one post, so we'll split it up a little bit. But in any case, let's get this started!

M (1931), dir. Fritz Lang - 92%

This one, you can check out my full recap and essay about if you're curious, but here's the summary: I loved this movie. Lorre's brilliant as the titular killer, the simple story is well-constructed and effective, the ending is beautiful, and the film as a whole is so impactful. Direction and shot composition is top-notch, the sound and music usage is genuinely revolutionary (having essentially invented the leitmotif), and while it's not the most iconic-looking film, it's still brilliant. PLEASE check this movie out if you haven't already.

The Maltese Falcon (1941), dir. John Huston - 92%

Holy shit, I forgot I tried writing that whole review in noir-speak. Anyway, here's another classic film that I really like! Haven't seen many noir films, especially prior to this year, but this was a great one to start with. Definitely the prototypical noir detective movie, complete with Bogart's private eye, Astor's dangerous love interest, and the twists and turns that come with the genre. Beautifully shot, excellent plot and writing, wonderful music, and great acting. No complaints; check this one out.

The Third Man (1949); dir. Carol Reed - 96%

Holy shit, this movie! Absolutely my favorite Orson Welles performance, and that very much includes Citizen Kane. He's extremely good in this movie, which is a sort of non-traditional noir in a number of ways. The cast is perfect, from Cotten to Valli to Howard to Welles (especially the last one). Plot is perfect, and contains more twists than I know what to do with. Directing is great, if a little overly-tilted at times. Production and art design is beautiful. Music is...a lot of zither music. It's...it's a LOT of zither music. As I'm typing this, the score is BACK IN MY HEAD, and I haven't seen this film in 10 months. Let that shit sink in. And yeah, watch this movie, ASAP, please. You won't regret it, I promise you that.

Rashomon (1950); dir. Akira Kurosawa - 100%

It's a perfect movie. A trope-maker, and revolutionary film in its own right, this movie...dear shit, this fuckin' movie. No words. Nothing needed. Just trust me when I say watch this film immediately. It's stellar. Man, I hit a lot of bangers early on this year.

The Killing (1956); dir. Stanley Kubrick - 90%

First of all, before anything else...fuck Sherry. And secondly, this movie is a great one, too. Still have more Kubrick movies to watch, but this one was absolutely worth it. Nail-biting and anxiety-inducing, yes, but also with one of the strongest plots I've seen thus far this year. A fantastic heist movie, it's only real weak points are a kinda normal production and art design, and sorta forgettable music. Other than that, it's an amazing film that people don't talk about. And, honestly, they really should. Check this one out if you're into heist movies and classic films!

Cool Hand Luke (1967); dir. Stuart Rosenberg - 90%

First one of these I didn't post a review on! And honestly...yeah, I'm OK with that. This Paul Newman vehicle is complicated to describe. On one hand, it's an interesting character study full of interesting characters. Newman's Luke is a great example of a rebellious character forced to face consequences for his actions, only to revert to his original nature, Frog and the Scorpion style. It's technically a trope-originator in that way, or at least a major trope-definer. And with a number of interesting supporting characters, especially George Kennedy's Dragline and Struther Martin's Captain, this is a surprisingly memorable movie...in some ways.

But it also...isn't that memorable? Don't get me wrong, there are a number of moments that come to mind in my head, as well as some shots and compositions that are great (the sunglasses of the Captain come to mind immediately), but it's also not exactly Lawrence of Arabia. Rosenberg and Hall are fantastic as director and cinematographer, for sure, but not always the most memorable and iconic. Also...there's the car wash scene. Like, I get the point of that scene, but it definitely cuts through the tone in a way that puts a weird taste in my mouth. Is it an effective scene for what it's trying to do? Um...yeah. Very, very much so. Possibly TOO much, in fact. And I realize that this is a huge nitpick that shouldn't make me give points off for editing, but it speaks to a weirdly inconsistent tone in some places. That scene isn't the only example of that, is all I'm saying. Still, excellent film, check it out if you're into prison movies.

The Italian Job (1969); dir. Peter Collinson - 92%

Holy shit, this movie is fun! I genuinely love this film so much, even if it has its flaws here and there. Other than being a movie that was absolutely made at the cusp of the 1970s, it's one of the most British heist films I've ever seen. And that's not a bad thing in the slightest, believe me. But, it may be an acquired taste for some. But that said, here are the main things to know. This is a British heist film that stars Michael Caine and features a lot of car tricks, as well as one of the most iconic film endings of all time. And that about covers it. Michael Caine is the most Michael Caine you'll ever see him, and if you ever wondered why he was cast as Austin Powers' father in Goldmember, this movie will make you understand why. Supporting cast is also very good, but everyone takes a passenger seat to the car stunts, which are some of the best care stunts I've ever seen on film. If you want Ocean's Eleven with cars, this is the movie for you. Love this one.

The Godfather (1972); dir. F. F. Coppola - 100%

Cliché? Absolutely. The obvious choice to praise universally? For sure. The most mainstream, boring, dull, basic bitch film I could possibly like? Yeah. Yeah. BUT I DON'T GIVE A SHIT, BECAUSE IT'S FLAWLESS. Even if I didn't think this movie was essentially perfect, there isn't really anything I can say was wrong with this movie, in my inexperienced opinion. Cast and acting? Perfect. Plot and writing? Twisted and perfect. Direction? Iconic and perfect. Production design? Immersive and perfect. Music and editing? I CAN HEAR THE THEME SONG RIGHT FUCKING NOW, THIS MOVIE IS PERFECT. And you gotta understand, I put off watching this movie for YEARS because I thought it was gonna be boring. And then, I watched it. And post watching it? It's amazing. Watch. This. Movie. NOW.

Chinatown (1974); dir. Roman Polanski - 96%

...I saw a lot of good movies this year, OK? Look, this is also an excellent film, despite its reprehensible director. Just divorce the art from the artist and all that, and go into this movie completely blind if you haven't seen it. Taking it from me, it's essentially perfect. Only issues I had were that the Production Design wasn't particularly distinctive, and the music was mostly forgettable after the fact. And those were nitpicks. Watch this movie!

Dog Day Afternoon (1975); dir. Sidney Lumet - 90%

Did...did I watch a bad movie this year? I mean...yeah, I did. Black Adam sucked. And, like...Violent Night was...well, no, I liked Violent Night. Ooh, I was forced to watch Minions 2: The Rise of Gru, which was mediocre at best! I...OK, OK, look, you've heard this before at this point, but...watch this movie, OK? Another heist film, based on a true story this time, as well as being a benchmark in LGBTQ film representation, this film is a great one. Maybe I didn't like an acting performance, maybe the plot wasn't perfectly accurate to real life, maybe the cinematography wasn't always iconic, and maybe it could've used literally any music...but it's a great movie. Watch it.

Taxi Driver (1976); dir. Martin Scorcese - 90%

The "good movie" train keeps chugging forward with this one, because yeah...Taxi Driver is also fantastic. Truly one of the best character dissections I've ever seen, as well as a fascinating look at one of the most dangerous and crime-ridden environments in American history, Scorcese makes a really morally complicated film with...well, frankly, troubling consequences and implications. I didn't put out a review on this one (sorry, got stuck in the wasteland that is my Drafts page), but this film was partially responsible for Reagan getting shot, fun fact. And that may be because the shooter partially identified with Travis Bickle, who is a troubled and fascinating character. And for the record, the rest of this is fantastic as well, but De Niro's Bickle and Scorcese's NYC are the most prominent and most important parts of this movie. Love this one, too. Watch this film if you like character dissections!

Scarface (1983); dir. Brian de Palma - 90%

OK, so...is this the most stereotypical college-age dumb jock poster-in-the-dorm-room movie in the fucking world? Yeah. Yeah, it really is. But is it a great movie despite that? I mean...holy shit, yeah, it's a very good movie. Sure, Italian actor Al Pacino playing a Cuban immigrant is a weird casting choice that's aged poorly in today's sociopolitical landscape...but he's also really fucking good at it. Seriously. Over the top, absolutely, but an extremely enjoyable watch all the same. Watching him slide into depravity and chaos when he already started there is fascinating, and Pacino just EATS the movie with how hard he chews the scenery. Look...it's a fun fucking movie to watch, and that's not even talking about the iconic lines, the supporting cast, the well-structured plot and story, the iconic costumes, and every other enjoyable part of this ride of a movie. I resisted watching Scarface for a LONG time, because I associated it with college-age fuckbois, but...shit, it's a good movie. Watch it if you haven't seen it.

OK, lemme pause here. Part Two coming next!

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Post Modern Art

Escaping Confines of Museum

City, Michael Heizer. Located in Garden Valley, a desert valley in rural Lincoln County in the U.S. state of Nevada. land art sculpture. 1970-2022

Collapsing Boundaries Between High and Low

Curious Kitten watercolor painting is a painting by Svetlana Novikova which was uploaded on February 23rd, 2013.

Rejecting Originality

Andy Warhol 1928–1987. Silkscreen ink and acrylic paint on 2 canvases. 1982

Jouissance

Working Collaboratively

Meow Wolf. Sept. 13, 2021.

Adam Christopher

Andi Todaro

Ashley Frazier, Michael Sperandeo

Brandan Styles "Bzurk”, Ellie Rusinova

Brian Corrigan

Cal Duran, David Ocelotl Garcia

Cami Galofre

Chris Bagley

Christopher Owen Nelson

Christopher Short

Collin Parson

Corrina Espinosa

Dan Taro

David Farquharson

Dice 51

Douglas A. Schenck “DAS”

Dylan Gebbia-Richards

Frankie Toan

Ian McKenna

Jaime Molina, Pedro Barrios

Jennifer Pettus

Jess Webb

Jodi Stuart, Libby Barbee

Joseph Lamar

Joshua Goss

JUHB.

Justin Camilli

Justin Gitlin aka Cacheflowe

Kalyn Heffernan, Gregg Ziemba

Katy Zimmerman, Erika Wurth

Kia Neill

Kristin Stransky

Laaiaim Mayer

Lauri Lynnxe Murphy

LORDSCIENCE UNIVERSAL

Lumonics

Marjorie Lair, Kyle Vincent Singer

Maya Linke

Myah Sarles

Nicole Banowetz

Nolan Tredway

Ramón Bonilla

Reed Fox, Ben Weirich

Sabin Aell, Randy Rushton

Scott Hildebrandt

Sean Peuquet

Shayna Cohn

Sigrid Sarda

Sofie Birkin

Thomas Scharfenberg

Viviane Le Courtois

Wanderweird

Wynn Earl Buzzell Jr.

Andrew Novick, Pamela Webb, Robert Ayala

bearwarp

Chad Colby, Lexis Loeb, Hayley Kirkman

Charles Kern, Ty Holter, Ben Jackson, Rachel Bilys, Brett Sasine

Demiurge LLC: Joe Riche and Wynn Buzzell

Eriko Tsogo, Jennifer Tsogo, Tsogo Mijid, Batochir Batkhishig

F. Ria Khan, Armon Naein, Blake Gambel, Calvin Logan, Charles Candon, Harrison Bolin, Luke Collier, Maria Deslis, Sky Johnson, Sofia Rubio-Topete

Ladies Fancywork Society

Merhia Wiese, Annabelle Wiese, Maggie Wiese, Eunseo Zoey Kim, Dan Griner

Mike Lustig, Mitch Hoffman, Tim Omspach, Nathan Koral, Evan Beloni, Ryan Elmendorf, Scott Wilson, Charlis Robbins

Molina Speaks, Stevon Lucero, DJ Icewater, Felix "Fast4ward" Ayodele, Diles, Emily Swank

Oren Lomena, Alaine "Skeena" Rodriguez, Alius Hu

Peniel Apantenco, Kim Shively, Colin Richard Ferguson Ward, (In memoriam)

Sam Caudill, Sean Louis Rove, Juancristobal Hernández

Secret Love Collective: Katy Batsel, Lares Feliciano, Colby Graham, Piper Rose, Frankie Toan, Katy Zimmerman, Lauren Zwicky, Genevieve Waller

The Church of Many: Andrea Thurber, Elsa Carenbauer, Anna Goss, Maddi Waneka and Emily Merlin

Waffle Cone Club: Kyle Vincent Singer, Scott Kreider, Marjorie Lair

Everything is Terrible!

Kevin Bourland

Michael Lujan

Moment Factory

Nina Mastrangelo

Scott Geary, Wayne Geary, Gary Ashkin

Appropriating

Paneel "Rehearsal for an Icon 2001 - Mona Lisa" von Olbinski, Grafikdruck. Digital Print

Hybridizing

Untitled (Studio)2014

Kerry James Marshall

Simulating

Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987) 1962. Synthetic polymer paint on thirty-two canvases, Each canvas 20 x 16" (50.8 x 40.6 cm). Overall installation with 3" between each panel is 97" high x 163" wide

Mixing Media

Mama, Mummy and Mamma (Predecessors #2)

Njideka Akunyili Crosby. 2014

Layering

Zephyrus Rising, 2022. Acrylic on Acrylic. 32 × 16 × 22 in Duncan McDaniel

Mixing Codes

Recontextualizing

Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, 1503-6; On Winnie: Denis Colomb stoles (worn as a headdress, top and sleeves)

Confronting the Gaze

Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad David Ayer 2016 (left), Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey Cathy Yann 2021 (right)

Facing Abject

Jane Alexander, Butcher Boys, 1985/86, mixed media (Iziko South African National Gallery, Cape Town, photo: Goggins World, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Constructing Identities

Creating Metaphors

Martin Puryear. Ladder for Booker T. Washington, detail, 1996. Installation view at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Texas. 2003

Using Narratives

Damien Hirst The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, 2013 Lentikulardruck80 x 120 cm

Irony, Parody, Parody Dissonance

A Subtlety, or the Marvelous Sugar Baby (2014). Kara Walker Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images

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Stuff of the year 2022

As a complete amateur, here is stuff I loved in 2022, in my own categories of the year. Let's see if this is fun to read?

Game Of The Year: "TMNT: Shredder's Revenge"

What a blast, still good to slam back into, choc full of references to the OG beat 'em ups. Part way between the Scott Pilgirm and Streets Of Rage 4.

Album Of The Year: "Past Lives", L.S. Dunes

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After the past year and beyond, what people have been thru mentally and societally it was like.. It hit home from minute one. What a debut album from the super group. Neccesary listen, if you try anything because of this, make it that album.

Single Of The Year: "Foundations Of Decay", My Chemical Romance

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Spoken from the scar, not the wound. What a year for the faithful. You must fix your heart!

From Left Field Award: "Over The Hill", Ginger Root

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Damned if I didn't think I'd love city pop, and Ginger Roots' style is so chill, but still a banger single.

Concept Album Of The Year: "Hawaii: Part II", Miracle Musical

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This album from way back in 2012 took me on such a wonderful journey. I love concept albums, can't believe I only got to it recently.

Been Here The Whole Time Award: "How To Let Go", Sigrid

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I was a Sigrid fan already, and the journey just keeps getting better. What a pop icon. What an album.

I like Your Old Stuff Better Than Your New Stuff Award: "My Mind Makes Noises", Pale Waves

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The 80's style heartache album from 2018 filled my heart this year. Pale Waves hail from Manchester, my second home. It's got me crying and ugly dancing in my underwear, but the newer albums are very different.

It's Not A Phase, Mum Award: 80's Jazz Rock Fusion, I'm talking Masayoshi Takanaka.

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I've just scratched the surface I think. Positive beach guitar vibes turned me onto the genre. Still so much to listen thru!

My Jam Right Now Award: Korean Punk Rockers SONIC STONES

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Got turned onto them thanks to The Hungry And The Hairy on Netflix. Listening to "Bike To The Sun" was like hearing the metallic "Otherworld" in Final Fantasy X for the first time. Fuck yeah! Their album "BURNING US ALL" dropped last year, too.

TV Show Of The Year: "Korea No.1" Netflix

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Such a great concept, this travel variety show starring Yu Jae-seok, Lee Kwang-soo and Kim Yeon-koung pits the hosts against each other to apprentice under master craftspeople of intangible cultural importance. I would love a second season in 2023.

TV Rewind Of Yhe Year: "The Hungry And The Hairy" Netflix

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Rain and Ro Hong-chul tear it up on various motorbikes, eating and chatting shit every step of the way. REED HASTINGS! Bring back HUNGRY and the HAIRY PLEASE! LET'S MAKE MORE MEMORIES TOGETHER!

#ls dunes #my chemical romance #teenage mutant ninja turtles #ginger root #sigrid #pale waves #masayoshi takanaka #SONIC STONES #netflix #netflix series #Youtube

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Some of the books in MJ's library

Taj Jackson shared that his famous uncle loved the book The Law of Success by Napoleon Hill. He says Jackson loved this book and owned several copies of it.

According to biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli, in the early 80s, Jackson gave copies of the book The Autobiography of P.T. Barnum to both his lawyer and manager and told them, "Make this your Bible. I want my life to be the greatest show on earth."

The Old Man and The Sea by Ernest Hemingway

Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving

The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

Animal Language by Michael Bright

Complete Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson

The 48 Laws of Power

Seagull by Jonathan Livingston

Poetry by Rabindranath Tagore

Robert Burns poems

White Nights: The Story of a Prisoner in Russia by Menachem Begin

Hagakure: The Book of The Samurai by T. Yamamoto

Books by Sri Aurobindo

Books by Kalki Krishnamurthy

The Greatest Salesman in the World by OG Mandino

Malcolm X by Malcolm Haley

The Red Balloon by Albert Lamorisse

The Complete Works of O. Henry

The Verger by Somerset Maugham

The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame

The Children's Hour by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The Tyger by William Blake

Sufi Poetry

The Bridge of Sighs by Thomas Hood

The Prophet by Khalil Gibran

Thoughts of Love: A Collection of Poems on Love by Susan Polis Schutz

Complete Stories and Poems of Edgar Allen Poe

They Cage the Animals at Night by Jennings Michael Burch

The Gift of Acabar by Og Mandino

Leaders of Men by Henry Woldmar Ruoff

Reflections in Black by Deborah Willis

Black in America by Eli Reed

Black Heroes of The 20th Century by Jessie Carney Smith

The Negro Caravan by Sterling A. Brown

Before the Mayflower by Lerone Bennet Jr.

How to Eat To Live by Elijah Muhammad

Your Creative Power by Alex Osborn

My Autobiography by Charlie Chaplin

Elvis Day By Day by Peter Guralnick

James Dean: An American Icon by David Loehr

Goldwyn: A Biography by A. Scott Berg

Duse: A Biography by William Weaver

Steps In Time by Fred Astaire

Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon by John Little

Songs My Mother Taught Me by Marlon Brando

Elia Kazan: A Life by Elia Kazan

The Rolling Stones: A Life on the Road

Abraham Lincoln by Carl Sandburg

Lincoln's Devotional by Carl Sandburg

Lennon in America: 1971-1980, Based in Part on the Lost Lennon Diaries, by Geoffrey Giuliano

Glass Onion: The Beatles In Their Own Words by Geoffrey Giuliano

The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics by Alan Aldridge

The Lost Lennon Interviews by Geoffrey Giuliano

Things We Said Today: Conversations with the Beatles by Geoffrey Giuliano

Books about Hitler - talking to Rabbi Schmuley Boteach, he said, "Hitler was a genius orator. To make that many people turn and change and hate, he had to be a showman and he was."

#mj #michael jackson #book #books #neverland #neverland ranch #library #neverland library

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ao3feed-irondadspiderson · 2 years

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https://archiveofourown.org/works/40744794

Avengers: Aftermath by BuddyBoy27 Thanos's decimation wiped out most of the resistance against him. The Avengers' most powerful and iconic members are gone. Tony Stark turned to dust on Titan in the hands of his protege, while Steve Rogers and Thor disappeared from Wakanda following the battle. Now, Peter Parker is trapped on a ship far from home with only Nebula for company. Waiting for him back on Earth are a confused people with no one able to answer their questions. Peter must utilise the help of the few that survived in order to move on from their loss. Utilising the full might of Stark Industries, as well as his own political capital, Peter becomes the world's foremost spokesman for the enhanced, and uses his influence to help the world move on. Eventually having a peaceful existence, his life is thrown into disarray with the arrival of Scott Lang, and his insane plan to save the dusted. Words: 140, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Avengers (Marvel) - All Media Types, X-Men - All Media Types, Guardians of the Galaxy (Movies) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Major Character Death Categories: F/M, Gen Characters: Peter Parker, Nebula (Marvel), Carol Danvers, Jane Foster (Marvel), Yelena Belova, Brian Braddock, Logan (X-Men), Jennifer Walters, Harley Keener, Amadeus Cho, Sam Alexander, Rocket Raccoon, Scott Lang, Clea, Elizabeth Braddock, Scott Summers, Jean Grey, Charles Xavier, Brunnhilde | Valkyrie (Marvel), Reed Richards, Susan Storm (Fantastic Four), Ben Grimm, Johnny Storm, Cassie Lang, Pepper Potts, Morgan Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Felicia Hardy, Tony Stark, Stephen Strange, Steve Rogers, T'Challa (Marvel), Shuri (Marvel), Lila Barton, James "Rhodey" Rhodes, Natasha Romanov (Marvel), Clint Barton, Bruce Banner, Wanda Maximoff, Thor (Marvel), Peter Quill, Drax the Destroyer, Gamora (Marvel), Groot (Marvel) Relationships: Felicia Hardy/Peter Parker, Peter Parker & Pepper Potts, Peter Parker & Morgan Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Harley Keener & Peter Parker, Nebula & Peter Parker, Carol Danvers & Peter Parker, Peter Parker & Johnny Storm, Yelena Belova & Peter Parker, Logan (X-Men) & Peter Parker, Peter Parker & Jennifer Walters, Elizabeth Braddock & Peter Parker, Peter Parker & Shuri, Reed Richards/Susan Storm (Fantastic Four), Jean Grey/Scott Summers, Johnny Storm/Lila Barton, Peter Parker & Tony Stark Additional Tags: Not Avengers: Endgame (Movie) Compliant, Genius Peter Parker, Peter Parker Needs a Hug, New Avengers, CEO Peter Parker, Civil War Team Iron Man, Canon Divergence - Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 (Movie), Stark Industries, Pepper Potts Acting as Peter Parker's Parental Figure, Harley Keener & Peter Parker & Morgan Stark are Siblings (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Mutants, Sokovia Accords

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ablufox74 · 7 months

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The Enduring Legacy: A Comprehensive History of ‘The Young and the Restless'

For fifty years, “The Young and the Restless” has captivated viewers as a cornerstone of daytime television. Its gripping drama, complex characters, and intricate storylines have enchanted audiences since its debut. As one of the running soap operas in history, it has introduced memorable characters and played a significant role in shaping the genre. In this article, we will journey through the fascinating history of “The Young and the Restless, “ shedding light on some of its most iconic characters and exploring their profound influence on the world of daytime drama.

On March 26, 1973, with the guidance of William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, “The Young and the Restless” debuted. It was conceived as a spin-off from another soap opera called “The Bold and The Beautiful.” The show aimed to delve into the lives, romances, and rivalries of two families — the Abbotts and Newmans — in Genoa City.

At the core of this series is the compelling Abbott family led by their patriarch, John Abbott, portrayed by Jerry Douglas (may he rest in peace). As the creator of Jabot Cosmetics, John held a place in his family's hearts. His children, Jack Abbott (played by Peter Bergman) and Ashley Abbott (portrayed by Eileen Davidson), have been figures since the show's early days. Jack, a sometimes ruthless businessman, has left his mark through love affairs and an ongoing rivalry with Victor Newman. On the other hand, Ashley, a scientist, has faced numerous challenges in her pursuit of love and success, resonating deeply with devoted fans.

In contrast to the Abbotts, the Newman family holds influence in Genoa City. Victor Newman, masterfully portrayed by Eric Braeden, is a tycoon with a past. His intense relationships with women such as Nikki Reed (brought to life by Melody Thomas Scott) and Ashley Abbott have been central to the show's enduring appeal. The epic rivalry between Victor and Jack Abbott is one of soap opera history long-lasting storylines that have captivated viewers for years.

Throughout its run, “The Young and the Restless” has delved into romantic relationships that often have heart-wrenching consequences.

Characters like Nick Newman, portrayed by Joshua Morrow and Sharon Collins, brought to life by Sharon Case, have navigated through the highs and lows of love. Meanwhile, individuals such as Phyllis Summers (skillfully played by Michelle Stafford) and Billy Abbott (portrayed by Jason Thompson) have found themselves entangled in often tumultuous affairs. These characters' emotional journeys have consistently struck a chord with audiences, highlighting the enduring appeal of the show.

In addition to its captivating character-driven narratives, “The Young and the Restless” has always addressed issues. The series has tackled topics like cancer, alcoholism, sexual assault, and LGBTQ+ representation with sensitivity and depth. This groundbreaking show reflects the evolving landscape.

“The Young and the Restless” has etched itself into television history, captivating viewers for five decades with its compelling characters and masterful storytelling. From the rivalry between the Abbotts and Newmans to its poignant exploration of real-world issues, this shows remarkable longevity, and ongoing relevance serves as a testament to the enduring power of soap operas.

As “The Young and the Restless” keeps up with the changing media world, it remains an iconic presence on television. The show's cherished characters and captivating storylines still enthrall viewers of all ages.

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ihaveadarkness · 1 year

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Stiles stilinski [Dylan O'brien] | Teen Wolf 3x21

#icon #icons #stiles stilinski #stiles stilinski icons #dylan obrien icons #dylan obrien #dylan o'brien #teen wolf #scott mccall icons #scott mccall #lydia martin #teen wolf season 1 #stiles #funny moments #stydia #tyler posey #crystal reed #alison argent #holland roden

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dansnaturepictures · 1 year

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06/01/2023-WWT Slimbridge: Part 2 of 2-Other birds seen today and the plants, fungi and landscape Following on my previous post, it was also great to see charming Pintails intimately male and female seeing the unique and attractive make up of their feathers. This a low key bird of the week contender with great views of them at a few places. Shelduck and Pochard male and female which I adore and Wigeon and Shoveler were great ducks to see today too. I also enjoyed a Mandarin Duck seen at the feeding at dusk which I’d not seen at Slimbridge before and was nice to. Many of these species, the Bewick’s Swans and rows of Greylag Geese were amazing to see in the noisy frenzy as they fed, seeing Mallards and others pile onto each other and many scuffles was so engrossing. Powerful moments of natural connection.

As I touched upon in my last post with Golden Plovers the Lapwings gliding on mass through the sky like northern lights at various points was a spectacle of the day I took the fourth picture in this photoset of some, and I enjoyed large numbers of uniformly beautiful Barnacle Geese. Grey Heron and Cormorant were other highlights today. It was good to see the first Kestrel I ever recall doing so here hovering above marsh too. Jackdaw and Rook were key sightings throughout the day as they always are here, the Jackdaws especially atmospheric as large numbers flew and gathered to roost at dusk. With their iridescent purple feathers glowing in the sunlight we enjoyed today Feral Pigeons were a highlight too. I took the seventh picture in this photoset of a Moorhen near where we saw the Water Rails.

In terns of the collections of birds and mammals here I enjoyed seeing captive Scaup with its head feathers glowing well in the light a key bird today on both the captive and wild side I took the second picture in this photoset of it, Goldeneye, Chiloe Wigeon, one called something like an American Red-Crested Duck I can’t recall exactly from the sign and can’t seem to find it on the web and Red Shoveler neither of which I had seen here/other WWT centres before so this was nice they are both beautiful, the fabulous Black-necked Swans, of course the iconic Nene aka Hawaiian Goose which Sir Peter Scott and the WWT have worked so hard to conserve looking stunning in sunlight in the enclosure resembling Hawaii, flamingos and brilliant views of Harvest Mouse as we have seen here before in an enclosure and a Water Vole.

Plant wise I enjoyed a hopeful for the eventual arrival of spring sight we have seen here quite a bit by a hide where we enjoyed other flowers too adorable snowdrops coming through which the first picture in this photoset shows. I took the sixth picture in this photoset of some pink flowers nearby. Also of note was more groundsel I’ve seen so much lately, teasel seed heads and possibly gone over dock. Some candlesnuff fungi I believe on a log was a treat and I took the tenth picture in this photoset of it a fungi I first discovered late last year in the New Forest.

Finally, on a day that had sun and rain it was wonderful to take in stunning views into the estuary and beyond in the great hilly landscape, reedbed, marshland and a great mixture of trees with really red barked ones, pine and willow mixed well in scenes. There were unique and enticing sky scenes of nice cloud formations throughout and epic scenes of lowering sun against the observatory tower as the fifth picture in this photoset shows, over/behind reedbeds and through trees with nice reflections today too. I took the third, eighth and ninth pictures in this photoset of views here today. An incredible day that we’ll be talking about for years to come. Once again it was a perfect thing to do for my birthday and even though it is tomorrow it was nice of the lady on the desk to give me a WWT happy birthday sticker.

Wildlife Sightings Summary: My first Bewick’s Swan, Golden Plover, Snipe, Common Crane, Black-tailed Godwit, Knot, Ruff, Reed Bunting, Water Rail, Scaup and Greenfinch of the year, Pochard, Shelduck, a Cape Shelduck cross with something possibly Ruddy Shelduck which was interesting to see, Mandarin Duck, Mallard, Shoveler, Gadwall, Wigeon, Teal, Tufted Duck, Pintail, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Greylag Goose, Snow Goose, Ross’s Goose, Bar-headed Goose, Barnacle Goose, Redshank, Lapwing, Grey Heron, Cormorant, Moorhen, Coot, Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull, Kestrel, Rook, Jackdaw, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Chaffinch, House Sparrow, Pied Wagtail, Woodpigeon, Feral Pigeon and a thrush flying over early on probably Redwing.

Part 1 of today’s posts about those bird species I saw for the first time this year is here: https://dansnaturepictures.tumblr.com/post/705738842177667072/06012023-wwt-slimbridge-part-1-of-2-birds-i-saw

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