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dreamwritersworld · 1 year

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I could fall in love! Part 2. (? 🤫 x reader)

As promised, there will be a love interest revealed! I hope you guys enjoy this part just as much as the last one! 💕

Since Y/n was who she was, Tonowari made sure she was never out of sight, and if she was…Ronal was with her. Both leaders agreed that they were going to make the girl strong…so they applied pressure on her to know, learn and be more...sometimes too much pressure. They feel they worked very hard to get Y/n where she is today, and they won’t let anyone ruin that. The only nights Y/n was allowed to be by herself was during festival carnaval…

Todays the day! I get my chores done with mother and head out to freshen up and put my outfit for the festival night. It's a beautiful top that sparkles blue with seashell pearls, even made a bottom piece to match my top! "Everybody! Our brothers and sister have returned!" It's time..!

I gather everyone into our position and told them to wait for Tsireya, since she was introducing the sully family to the Tulkans. Two minutes past and she was back to me! "Are you ready sister?" I laugh and share a smile "always! We can begin now!"

Whistling begun causing everyone to smile looking at the shore!

We begin coming out, shaking our hips to the music, with excitement being exchanged!

(Begin playing ‘Real in Rio’)

"All the birds of the feather, Do what they love most of all. We are the best at rhythm and laughter... That's why we love carnaval!"

I spin Tsireya around and spot my spirt sister heading closer to us, to bring us closer to the crowd. I grab Tsireya's hand and pull her on with me.

"Dance to the music, passion and love. Show us the best you can do!”

We dance around looking around the crowd for the Sully's as we finish singing our last lyric. I pulled up a boy and Tuk from the water. While Tsireya pulls up a girl and another boy.

"Dance with me!" I tell them. Tuk dances off with the music showing the people her dance moves, she was loose unlike…..her brother.

Y/n feels the nervousness in the boy, thinking it's because he doesn't know how to dance. However that wasn't the full case...

"Everyone here is on fire! Get up and join in the fun!"

"It's ok, don't think about it! Just follow me!" She goes back to singing with the crowd, pulling the boy in and out as she dances to the beat

"Dance with a stranger, romance and danger! Magic could happen for real in Rio"

Neteyam laughs as he finally loosens up and dances with the girl who's ocean eyes held him captive. Y/n pulls him in closer, gaining confidence to make him blush once more.. “You're dancing so good! The beat may change soon but it's ok, I got you!" She sends a comforting smile as she pulls his arms on her waist going to dance her hips to the faster beat that had just dropped. Ao'nung and Rotxo join in, Y/n then pulls everyone side by side smiling to the crowd singing with Tuk on her arm.

“All the birds of a feather. Do what they love most of all Moon and the stars, sun and guitars. That's why we love carnaval!"

I leave the group once more, giggling as I create a wave to hold me and Tuk In the air.

We come down and I smile walking towards the boy I was dancing with, going to hold his hand so I can show him specifically to the crowd.

“Loving our life in the jungle! Everything's wild and free!”

All Neteyam could think about was how beautiful Y/n was, how gentle she was with Tuk, how sweet her voice was…now he knows why they speak so highly of her.

“Are you ready Tuk?” Y/n let’s go of Neteyam’s hands once more to hold Tuk higher.

“Magic can happen for real in Rio! All by itself, you can't see it coming! You can't find it anywhere else!”

Y/n giggles at how sweet the child sounded and pulling everyone to dance to her brother and his best friend as they go back and forth spitting lyrics.

“Beauty and love, what more could you want? Everything can be for real in Rio. Here's something else. You just feel it happening. You won't find it anywhere else!”

Y/n spins Tuk around, smiling at the crowd and holding the boy’s hand before telling him “I will find you again soon! I promise!” They all get off her spirt sister before the trio call three ilu’s to come towards Ao’nung, Roxto and her.

Everyone knew about the first song…but were they ready for a freestyle..?

“Create a beat for us!” The crowd listens

Ao’nung starts it with

(Begin playing ‘Hot Wings (I wanna party)’)

“Party in Ipanema, baby! I want to party!”

I smile dancing with my upper body and moving around with my ilu.

“So let me fly just like a rocket, then (okay)

Fly so high where I need to come down for oxygen

Cause once we start it, baby, ain't no ain't no stoppin' then”

The crowd goes crazy once the two create more noise!

“ I want to party (party)

And live my life (live my life)

I want to party (party)

And fly

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey”

They turn calling for me to sing next…

“Laya Laya

Laya Laya

Hey

Laya Laya

Laya Laya”

I begin making water the water glow around the people bodies, watching the children smile and I move the water around my body and then around the crowd! Laughter erupted along with gasps.

Y/n was having fun interacting with the crowd, as for Neteyam…he was having fun just enjoying her presence. Something pulled Neteyam into Y/n, she was beautiful to him, indescribably even! She danced like no one was watching, she knew how to move her body to the music as if she heard it her entire life. How could he possibly get any real chance to talk to her, she wasn’t going to come up to him like she said. He was just glad he got to dance with the girl…he lost track of where she was now, since she was consumed in a crowd as everyone begins dancing and talking to their Tulkuns.

That’s until she made more time to greet the pretty boy she danced with, suddenly putting her conversations to a stop and headed toward the boy.

“Hello! I am Y/n! What’s your name?”

Neteyam blushes simply to the sounds of her voice quickly before he was able to regain confidence and talk to her again.

“M-My name is Neteyam”

Y/n leads the conversation with the nervous boy and offers to show him more of the island and her spirit sister.

The two talked for the rest of the night until it was time to say goodbye. They were walking towards Y/n’s family’s Mauri…

“Good night Neteyam! I hope to see you tomorrow for day two!” Neteyam laughs at this and says good night and that he hopes to see her as well.

As Y/n enters her Mauri all she could think about was how Neteyam made her feel so calm, and gave her a sense of relief. Neteyam made her feel like she was the only person there, he showed that he enjoyed talking to her and genuinely listening to her. She had fallen asleep dreaming of Neteyam…

I woke up earlier than usual, to finish my chores. Once I’m done I slowly walk away from my mother rushing to the Sully’s Mauri before anyone catches me and pops a request.

I brought some sweet fruits I picked as a gift towards them. They all turn towards me and suddenly my confidence is lost…that was until Tuk ran into hug me. ”Hello I am Y/n! Daughter of Tonowari and Ronal! It’s nice to meet you! I brought fruits as a welcoming gift to you and your family! I am so sorry I never got to approach all of you at once before Carnaval!” Jake takes the bag from me while Neytiri introduces herself. Soon I meet the rest of the siblings and we introduce ourselves but I give Neteyam a side hug joking around since we already knew each other. “Neteyam, if you’d like, well I mean if you have time right now can we can talk more before carnaval?” I need to take in these moments as much as I can before I’m put back on schedules for work. “I-I- of course I would l-love too!”

Y/n doesn’t see it but Lo’ak is completely teasing Neteyam from behind her, that is until Kiri elbows him in the stomach to shut up before Y/n notices.

“Ok! I can show you this cave I like to visit-“ Tuk rushes in holding onto my leg with putting on her baby doll eyes before saying “can I go? Can I go please?” I melt at her sweet face, ready to say yes before looking up at her parents “ye- sorry i mean yes only if that’s ok with your parents!” That is until Jake had to pry her off of me and told her it’s best to just let Neteyam make friends just like she was allowed to.

I pass a smile to Tuk before grabbing Neteyam’s hand toward the pretty cave, I came to when I wanted to be alone.

I called two ilu’s for the both of us before letting go of his hand. He looks a little..? Confused? Scared maybe? “C’mon don’t be scared! It’s not far trust me” while saying this I go towards him to bump him to ride the ilu. He laughs saying “I’m definitely not scared!” It was true…he was more nervous at the fact that he was holding y/n’s hand, that he was the one finding comfort in her touch…

They arrive in the cave and once again Y/n goes to grab Neteyam’s hand, giggling to let off her nervousness. However she didn’t know Neteyam was blushing the same way she was, silently laughing to himself. “This is where I come for some quietness, it’s beautiful isn’t it?” She turns toward him with a smile on her face “definitely beautiful” she giggles at his stunned face and begins to lead the conversation once again…

I begin pulling out fruit from my bag to hand over to neteyam. “It’s like a sweet sugary dessert! It’s my favorite! Try it” he takes it from my hand and has a bite “Plah- ooo too sugary! You eat this?” I laugh at his reaction to the fruit. “Yes! It’s so good! You, neteyam are just not used to the sweet life!” To this he laughs and says “Maybe, I’ll just learn more about the sweet life from y-you!” I giggle at him while I turn my head to hide any blushing that was coming up.

“If you don’t mind me asking…why didn’t we get to see you earlier? Or how come you don’t train us like your siblings?” I give a sad smile “I tried! I really did try, I just…because I was taken away when I was younger for my powers. My dad he just, he keeps me close at all times so that means I’m doing work all the time. He just now started letting me go to these other clans to create small trades, but just because they are small trades doesn’t mean the trips aren’t draining or don’t take a lot of time. Carnaval is like a dream for me, I finally have some time for myself.” He passes a sympathetic look telling me stories about how hard his father is on him as well, we continued going back and forth enjoying our time together…

“I think we should head out! I still have to get ready for the dance this evening!” I grab his hand bringing him towards our ilu’s. I’ve never been one to be so touchy but…Neteyam’s touch makes me feel…safe? We begin swimming back with our ilu’s, and he insists on walking me back to my Mauri…this makes me let go of his hand gently , I’m scared my people will see or worse, my father. Neteyam is the only thing I have to myself right now and I’d like to keep it that way. We part ways happily agreeing to meet again.

I need to wear my most prettiest top, so I went ahead with the brand new sequence top I made awhile back. Then I hear the people outside “the party must begin! Our brothers and sisters are back!”

I run out ready to dance again. While we were waiting the regular 10 minutes I couldn’t help but smile thinking about Neteyam and I hanging out earlier. That was great of course until Tsireya pulled me out my thoughts. “Ooo I know that face! You’re thinking about something…or perhaps…someone…(she comes closer to whisper) named…neteyam” I immediately turn my head over giving a surprised look “Sister! Shhh do not say it out loud and no I am not!” She gives me her questionable look as if she doesn’t believe me “It’s ok to have a crush but you know our parents would freak out! It’s you, Y/n.” I look to her giving a frustrated look “There’s nothing to freak out about.” She gives a straight face “He’s not within the clan. You know you are considered the future Y/n! I’m not saying you can’t or you shouldn’t allow yourself to have some fun, I’m just saying to please be careful sister. In dads or moms eyes…for you, and for you only, the relationship would be wrong.” I give her a questionable look in return while crossing my arms “Lo’ak isn’t apart of our clan. Don’t you like him?” She laughs and says “Yea but as of right now Lo’ak and I are just friends.” I give her a knowing look “Ok. So is Neteyam.” I smile pulling her to come with me since we were about to start heading out, Onto our ilu’s

(Begin playing ‘beautiful creatures’)

“Let's come together, singing love and harmonia. We are so different, but we're the same inside our hearts. Beautiful colors, just as far as the eyes can see ya. Open your wings, fly when you hear the call”

We circled around and danced with our ilu’s along the crowd as they cheered and as Tulkuns blew water to show off their excitement!

“Come this way celebrate. Laugh and dance all the way. Follow me sing along. Lah lah bah bah boom boom”

The boys and girls separate preparing to dance and switch sides once again. You can hear the crowd singing and splashing as they moved to the beats, their smiles were so beautiful.

“Já disse que Jade chegou. Já disse que já disse que Jade chegou. Já disse que Jade chegou. Já disse que já disse que Jade chegou”

While they continued I got off my ilu to follow my spirit sister while we took a step in front of the crowd creating a safe distance. I create a wave in a form of a heart and she flips herself over in the air! I let out a “wooooooo!!” Watching her splash around happily, picking me up with her fin on the way.

“Let's celebrate, for we are beautiful creatures. Come spread your wings, dance and sing songs about freedom. Like lah lah lah hoo hoo. One for the jungle família. Like bah bah bah boom boom”

The crowd went even crazier after watching the tricks our people did during the dance. The crowd was wearing the most happiest faces watching the performances. Once we were done singing, I spoke with my spirit sister.

(Im going to highlight the speaking parts here to make it easier! Bold is Y/n. Not bold is our spirit sister!)

I signed back and forth with her for a couple of minutes and then I decided to tell her about Neteyam ‘do you remember the boy I showed you? We’ve only been friends for two days now but if feels like we have known each other our entire lives! He has something about him that just pulls me to him…he has stolen my heart. I don’t know what to do’ she rolls her eyes to this and speaks out once again ‘go for it! What are you waiting for kid?’ I laugh at her ‘It’s not easy! I have to think about the clan, my father, my siblings.’ She gives me dull eyes showing her frustration towards what she says is my “annoying habits” ‘there you go again Y/n always thinking about others before yourself. There comes a point and time where you have to take control of your own life. It’s just you! No more excuses. Take care of yourself Y/n allow yourself to fall in love. Enjoy it.’ I smile at her advice feeling relief before signing back to her ‘Thank you truly! You always know what to say!’ She rolls her eyes again ‘What are you still doing here kid! If I know what to say so well, go and listen to what I just told you!’ I giggle and agree, parting ways with her.

I spot neteyam holding Tuk, just swimming around and watching the people around them. “Neteyam! Tuk! Did you guys like the performance today?” Neteyam turns around with Tuk giving the most brightest smile “we loved it-“ quickly cut off with Tuk jumping out of his arms to come to mine. Neteyam shakes his head to this “Tuk you can’t just jump into Y/n’s arms. You can hurt her!” I shake my head back, holding Tuk closer and saying “Tuk can never hurt me, she’s too sweet!” She moves her head from my neck to neteyam sticking out her tongue mocking him. We all share a laugh.

“If you guys don’t mind can we settle on shore to talk more?” Neteyam agrees quickly “I’d love to! I-I- mean We’d love to!” He gives nervous laugh as I giggle at how quick he was to say yes “…right tuk?” Tuk turns back to her brother noticing how he dragged her in for help “Yes Neteyam is right! We would love spending every moment with you Y/n! You and your sister are my favorite! Neteyam would say you’re his favorite!” This does not go unnoticed by both of us but for Neteyam’s sake I decided to brush it off and turn away to hide any blushing I was having, hoping Tuk wouldn’t expose me either. We walk closer to the shore and settle down as I sit next to Neteyam watching Tuk play, then she said “I’m going with mom and dad ok Neteyam? Bye Y/n!” I say my goodbye and continue looking about at the view, trying to find words to express my thoughts.

I want to spend more time with Neteyam, but my parents would be an issue and so will the people watching. It’s not like I’m ashamed of Neteyam, of course not, I just can’t describe it…what if Tsireya was right, my parents will freak out. Until then…which won’t because I won’t allow any ‘freaking out’ to happen…I’ll just live in the moment.

“So…I really enjoy spending time with you Neteyam. Since carnaval will be coming to an end that means I won’t exactly have as free of a schedule, but I will make time just for you- you guys! I want to know your family more and your culture. I hope one day to visit the forest! Hopefully once I talk things out with my dad, he’ll allow me to join you guys when my siblings teach you the ways of the water.” I watch nervously waiting for his reaction but he’s only kept a really bright smile the entire time I was speaking. “I enjoy spending time with you too Y/n! I-I mean if you’d like we can make make m-more time after practice to talk between us? Maybe? Only I-if you-“ i cut him off and laugh at his nervousness “I’d love to Neteyam!” We both smile and look at the view before us.

Unaware that in the background both their siblings could see them!

*Away from the couple*

“I can’t watch this anymore!” Said Lo’ak getting impatient with his sibling. Kiri sends a gentle hit to the side of his head “Well be patient! Have a little more faith in our brother.” Ao’nung watches the two siblings going back and forth. “As much as I don’t like this idea you guys are trying to place, it’s pretty sad to see but we sh-“ he was immediately cut off “Help! Exactly we should help!” Tsireya, Kiri, Roxto and Ao’nung all look at Lo’ak as if he was crazy. “I got this don’t worry!” Lo’ak sends a signature signal to Neteyam, and he watches his brother turn back to the signal…silently thanking Eywa Y/n did not turn too. Lo’ak then motions his hands together telling Neteyam to make a move. This is all happening while the other four turn their heads acting as if they don’t know what’s happening.

Neteyam mouths a ‘Don’t worry! I got it!’ Before turning back to Y/n, slowly scooting closer. Lo’ak turn back around to let the group know Neteyam was going to listen to what he said. “Look guys! There he goes! That’s my bro!”*

I feel Neteyam move closer, ignoring it until I felt his arm beginning to stretch over me. Then I decided to turn to look at him. He gives me a nervous look as I smile trying to hold in my laugh. “Oh! I uh- I saw the trick you did with your Tulkan! I didn’t even think that was possible, a-and yet you did it!” The more he talked the more he nervously buried his hand in sand “Oh it was nothing! I wanted t- Wow” I was brought to a stop because when he went to bring his hand up, the sand that was previously piled on top of his hand…hit both of us. I give a surprised face in return. Struggling to find a way to calm the situation, let him know it was ok!

*Away from the couple*

All of the them give a disappointed look, as Lo’ak tries to figure out another way. Roxto turns to Lo’ak with amusement in his face “Yup! That’s your boy alright!” Lo’ak turns back around to the group “Ok…so he needs a little help..? Cmon let’s give him some! You know…set the mood!” Kiri and Tsireya watch the boys in amusement giving each other the ‘they have zero clue what a girl likes’ look. Roxto jumps up hearing this “alright im on it! I know how to set ‘the mood’” he pulls the group away from the couples view so they won’t suspect anything from the singing. “Ella es calliaita! Pero pa’l se-“ Ao’nung quickly shushes Roxto “No! You will not ruin the moment with them hearing that in the background!” Tsireya finally decides to put this to a stop.

“You guys have known Y/n your whole life how could you possibly not know her favorite love song?” The two boys look at Tsireya confused Roxto tries to break the confusion by saying “What do you mean? Y/n loves all songs! Music is literally all she listens to, she doesn’t have a favorite!” Tsireya rolls her eyes before saying “Fly love! That’s her favorite, you guys used to sing it all the time with her, it’ll set the mood!” Ao’nung turns back before whistling, as Roxto goes to grab something to Make instrumental music.

(Play ‘Fly love’ now!)

“Now that’s more like it! Lo’ak signals out to Neteyam again ‘Just tell her she has beautiful eyes!’ Neteyam’s smiles back before turning to Y/n.

“Wasn't really thinking, Wasn't looking, Wasn't searching for an answer, In the moonlight…When I saw your face”

“I have beautiful eyes!” Y/n gives a confused look “Uh…yea! They’re nice!” She shyly smiles and looks back to the view enjoying the song that was playing, her favorite song. Y/n was wondering if she should ask Neteyam to dance with her. Lo’ak signals again, ‘No! Her eyes! Her eyes! Not your eyes!’ Neteyam turns back quickly “Your eyes! Your eyes are great! Not mine! I-I mean mine are ok! But yours are captivating!” Y/n blushes immediately, gaining the confidence to pull him and to dance! Lo’ak turns to the group happily, “I think we got it! Keep singing guys!”*

I smile to Neteyam, not caring about me blushing anymore. “Thank you Neteyam! I love your eyes too, I can get lost in them! Can we dance please? This is my favorite song!” I grab his hand gently since he agreed and we hold each other tight, enjoying the peace as we dance away.

“Don't know how it happened, Don't know why but you don't really…Need a reason. When the stars shine, Just to fall in love.

Neteyam twirls me out and back in so I place my head on his chest, as we sway going back and forth.

“Made to love each other, Made to be together, For a life time In the sunshine, Flying in the sky”

I pull head away, searching for his eyes to look at me. “You’re perfect Neteyam.” He smiled, too shy to respond and I’m ok with his silent response. I spoke only a little, but in my mind I said so much. Neteyam was perfect, he was perfect for me, for his family, for the clan. He was perfect enough to draw me in, making me want more of him every single time. I can say, for the first time…I could in love.

“I know I'm feeling so much more than ever before. And so I'm giving more to you than I thought I could do! Oh...Now I know love is real. So when sky high as the angels try, Letting you and I, Fly love...”

💙!

I hope you guys like this series! I’m so sorry it took awhile to post I wanted to have this part perfect since it’s be the build up for their love! 🤭 did you see that ‘bad bunny’ reference? 😭 Roxto was about to spit some fire right there!

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britesparc · 2 years

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Weekend Top Ten #534

Top Ten Tom Cruise Films

So we return once again to the well of Listing an Actor’s Fillums. I quite like doing this, although I do wonder if it’s just going to show up glaring gaps in my film knowledge because I haven’t seen, say, Born on the Fourth of July. But anyway! Let’s plough on!

Tom Cruise, what a guy, eh? One of these genuinely larger-than-life actors, not just a movie star but a force of nature – the living manifestation of destiny, if you will. He’s legitimately good – Oscar-worthy – but he also has with him an aura of other-worldliness. Frankly, what he does seems not just impossible, but, like, implausible. He could make movies without jumping off things. He really could! It’s true! Adam Sandler manages it. But Cruise still does all these crazy things; he can’t fight like Iko Uwais or Donnie Yen – or even Keanu Reeves – but he still manages to pull off scenes that are just insane to behold. His films are events, and even if he’s making sequels to a beloved franchise, really the franchise is Tom Cruise Films.

So he’s a cool, charismatic leading man, with genuine acting chops, who somehow manages to always one-up himself in terms of a unwavering commitment to physically and mentally taxing stunt work (including, let’s not forget, flying jets for real in Top Gun: Maverick). But at the same time he tends to operate at this level of remove. We can’t fault him for his desire for privacy, but even setting aside specifics, he approaches everything with an almost messianic zeal and rictus grin that is, for some, off-putting. Whatever attributes he has – and to be clear, I like him a lot as an actor – he’s not really in that warm and fuzzy Tom Hanks zone, or even the nice-guy action hero mode of, say, Christ Hemsworth (I’m leaving that typo in because I have decided now that Jesus looks like this). He’s like this Hollywood monolith, immense and fascinating but also, in a funny way, alien and unrelatable. He does impossible things for odd reasons but they also, for the most part, turn out to be really, really great.

And here are my ten favourite films of his.

A Few Good Men (1992): oooh, an Aaron Sorkin film tops the list, big surprise David. But this really is an all-timer. A superb – superb – script, fantastically orchestrated by Rob Reiner at the height of his powers, a cast to die for, and Cruise at his best, channelling his two great attributes – cocky wankerism and earnest, soulful humanism – to weapons-grade effect.

The Mission: Impossible Franchise (1996-2024): gah, already I cheat. Yes, I don’t really see the point in splitting the franchise; there would probably be two or three separate films here otherwise. But Cruise’s performance as Ethan Hunt is probably the most iconic of his career, as he acts suave and cool whilst running up things or diving off them or clinging onto them. The variety of tones and styles and the increasingly bonkers stuntwork helps define a franchise that is going to be nearly thirty years old when Cruise finally bows out of it, and arguably has produced better films than Bond or Bourne. Oh, and for the record – with a re-watch sorely needed – I’d rank them Fallout, 1, Rogue, Ghost, 2, 3.

Rain Man (1988): arguably the hardest and most successful performance of his career, opposite Dustin Hoffman’s attention-sucking turn. Hoffman got all the plaudits back in the day, but Cruise’s slow-burn shift from, basically, entitled shit to empathetic and melancholy carer is beautifully, organically, realistically played out – and, I’d argue, has aged better.

Collateral (2004): Cruise has rarely played proper baddies (I’d love to see him in a Tarantino film), but he’s cool as ice here, with his salt-and-pepper do, coercing Jamie Foxx into driving him round an ice-cold pitch-black LA as he goes from kill to kill. A tense, gorgeous film, but a great performance from Cruise as the slick assassin.

Edge of Tomorrow (2014): cruise has an ease with charm and/or smarm, and often subverts it in interesting ways; such as the opening of this film, when he’s the slippery coward getting by on his flash and pomp. This gives way to earnest, hard-won heroism as the film progresses, but it’s a bold move; as is the trippy time-loop plot. Thoroughly underrated, this is probably the closest a Cruise film comes to “cult classic”.

Minority Report (2002): there’s a cold, aloof slickness to Spielberg’s direction in this one – lots of glass and lens flare and a desaturated palette – as Cruise’s grieving cop goes on the run. Cruise is very good at running, one of cinema’s all-time great runners, and he deploys that skill to fantastic effect here, managing to feel like the endangered everyman resorting to all manner of freaky sci-fi trickery to clear his name. Feels a little undersung, this one, despite its pedigree; those funky stun-guns deserve a lot of praise.

Magnolia (1999): a dense and complex ensemble of mixed emotions and varying degrees of tragedy, Cruise is shocking as the utterly hateful self-help guru preaching misogynistic bollocks to his crowds of arsehole followers. Yes, yes, we all remember his dialogue and all the swears, but it’s how his layers are gradually unpeeled by the plot that really hits home.

Jerry Maguire (1996): another case of Cruise undermining his own cool image, here as an agent in the midst of an existential crisis. He owns this film, carries it entirely, with a performance that is almost all outward bluster and internal angst, frantically struggling to keep above water. He utterly sells it, makes Jerry a compelling and convincing character, and I don’t care how cheesy it is, “you had me at hello” always makes me cry.

Tropic Thunder (2008): another shocking and surprising supporting turn from Cruise, here displaying comic chops we rarely see. His performance as an utterly awful mogul might have dated a bit, post-Weinstein, but it’s so completely out-there it has to be seen to be believed. In a film full of out-there stuff, it fits right in, and serves as an indication that Cruise has more range than he’s often given credit for.

Eyes Wide Shut (1999): a very strange and divisive film, I really love how Cruise’s intense, internalised doctor carries the narrative just by wandering round strange places, meeting strange people, and seeing some very strange things. It’s an entirely reactive performance with no show or bluster, very languid, almost serene; the calm centre in a storm of batshit intensity and soft porn shenanigans.

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d0llygard3n · 3 years

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play with fire - sam tinnesz and yacht money

sucker for pain - lil wayne

505 - arctic monkeys

partners in crime - set it off, ash costello

me and my husband - mitski

michelle - sir chloe

rumors - neffex

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fly love - jamie foxx

someone to you - banners

line without a hook - ricky montgomery

hooked - why don’t we

bad romance - lady gaga

guys my age - hey violet

genius - sia, diplo, labrinth, lsd

troublemaker - olly murs, flo rida

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cooler than me - ethan fields (cover)

best friend - rex orange county

hooked - why don’t we

teenage dirtbag - wheatus

cupids chokehold / breakfast in america - gym class heros

stereo hearts - adam levine, gym class heros

teeth - 5sos

cloud 9 - beach bunny

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all i wanted - paramore

stereo hearts - adam levine, gym class heros

bad idea - girl in red

i wanna be your girlfriend - girl in red

feelings are fatal - mxmtoon

i kissed a girl - katy perry

girlfriend - avril lavigne

we fell in love in october - girl in red

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we fell in love in october - girl in red

still into you - paramore

little miss perfect - write out loud

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sofia - clairo

pretty girl - clairo

sunflower vol. 6 - harry styles

would you be so kind - dodie

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saccharine - jazmin bean

an unhealthy obsession - the blake robinson synthetic orchestra

if i killed someone for you - alec benjamin

joyfulthought - mom

paparazzi - lady gaga

my axe - faesinth (female cover)

michelle - sir chloe

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Spike Lee Has Something Hilarious and Important to Say With Our Pick of the Week

Pick of the Week

BlackKklansman

What is it? The true story of a black policeman who went undercover with the KKK.

Why see it? Spike Lee’s latest ranks easily among his best as it tackles the still-relevant issue of racism in America with humanity, humor, and a fierce rage. It walks a fine line celebrating the absurdity of it all while still condemning hate with as sharp a razor as the screen can hold. It almost lulls you in with some Coen-esque ridiculousness while never failing to remind you that people like David Duke, while morons, are still dangerous. It’s a very funny movie that also features some incredibly tense scenes and an end reminder that this all too real.

[Blu-ray/DVD extras: Featurette]

The Best

Air Force One [4K UltraHD]

What is it? An American president fights terror with his fists.

Why see it? This Harrison Ford-led action gem was pure escapism even before a certain dipshit-in-chief took office in 2017 and proceeded to embarrass and damage the hell out of our country, but these days it’s even more cathartic of a watch. It’s a solid action movie regardless thanks to Ford’s commanding presence, a strong supporting cast that includes Gary Oldman, William H. Macy, and Wolfgang Petersen’s energetic direction. It’s a good film to have in your action library, and this new 4K upgrade offers a sharp and vibrant image as it all goes down.

[4K UltraHD/Blu-ray extras: Commentary]

Art School Confidential

What is it? An idealistic art school student finds romance, madness, and a serial killer in his pursuit of greatness.

Why see it? Terry Zwigoff found greater success with Ghost World and Bad Santa, but this smart and funny dissection of ambition, arrogance, and the art world is every bit as funny and satisfying. Max Minghella takes the lead supported by John Malkovich, Anjelica Huston, Jim Broadbent, and more, and it’s just a fast-moving comedy with both dialogue zingers and grander stabs at institutions. MVD’s new Blu-ray includes some fun special features, but the film itself is more than enough reason to watch.

[Blu-ray extras: Featurettes, deleted scenes, blooper reel]

Destination Wedding

What is it? Two strangers meet en route to a mutual’s wedding and banter-filled romance follows.

Why see it? The casting of Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves in the lead roles for this romantic comedy is reason enough to give it a watch, but as a bonus the film’s actually pretty damn great. Sure it’s still a rom-com, and yes the stays mostly with these two regardless of what’s happening around them, but their chemistry is ridiculously good and their dialogue is deserving of their presence. It’s funny, smart, and witty banter passing between them that grows into something more, and it’s a damn delight.

[DVD extras: None]

A Man Alone [KL Studio Classics]

What is it? A man on the run finds nothing but trouble.

Why see it? This mid 50s western features one hell of an opening as our antihero (Ray Milland, who also directs) comes across a stagecoach that’s been ransacked and all of its occupants left for dead including a young girl. His luck goes from bad to worse once he reaches town, and from there we’re treated to an engaging western tale highlighting the dangers of mob mentality. We also get an unfortunate detour into romance — Milland is four years older than the father of the girl he woos here — but it’s a small dip in an otherwise strong entry in the western canon.

[Blu-ray extras: Commentary]

The Rest

Beyond the Sky

What is it? A young skeptic looks into alien abductions.

Why see it? There’s some genre fun to be had here, but it takes faith as the film’s first half fights its generic trappings every frame of the way. It threatens more than once to become found footage but thankfully resists. It doesn’t really find its way, though, until its back half when things take a turn for the fantastic. The story turns are paired with some attractive visuals too involving spaceship interiors and the aliens themselves. Give it a shot, you may dig it.

[DVD extras: Interviews]

Big Trouble [KL Studio Classics]

What is it? A suitcase and its contents cause mayhem in Miami.

Why see it? It’s almost impossible to find fault with this Barry Sonnenfeld flick’s cast which includes Rene Russo, Dennis Farina, Ben Foster, Janeane Garofalo, Patrick Warburton, Zooey Deschanel, Omar Epps, Andy Richter, and more, but while they rock the script just tries way too hard to find the funny. Worse, it usually fails. It feels every bit like Sonnenfeld hoping to recreate the beautiful chaos of Get Shorty, but while Dave Barry’s source novel is a solid start the pieces just don’t come together on the screen. Tim Allen in the lead doesn’t help or hurt.

[Blu-ray extras: Commentary]

Blood, Sweat, and Terrors

What is it? An anthology of action-heavy genre shorts.

Why see it? The best action movies are typically those with terrific fight choreography as it’s always more impressive than CG explosions and the like. The nine shorts here all know this, and while they don’t all impress equally, there are four or five guaranteed to leave action junkies smiling. This is less of a feature film than a collection of shorts, though, and that’s probably its biggest downfall. A cohesive feel, maybe via a steady through-line of connective tissue between the shorts, is sorely missing here. Still, it’s hard to argue with some of the action/fight sequences here.

[DVD extras: None]

Girls vs Gangsters

What is it? Three friends enjoying a bachelorette trip find danger, adventure, and Mike Tyson along the way.

Why see it? Fans of goofy, mindless comedies may find some enjoyment here, but as Hangover riffs go this is awfully mediocre. The laughs are minimal (if not absent), the action relies too often on rough CG effects, and while it’s bad enough seeing Mike Tyson act and emote it’s just disturbing seeing him as a finger-sucking love interest. It’s a harmless movie that just wants to have fun, but viewers seeking the same will most likely leave unsatisfied.

[DVD extras: Interview]

An Interview with God

What is it? A journalist interviews a man who claims to be God.

Why see it? Movies made specifically for Christian audiences get a bad rap, and for the most part it’s an earned reputation. They’re typically poorly written, poorly directed affairs that preach to the choir with simplicity. This latest stab at the sub-genre is a couple steps up from that, though, in large part due to the presence of David Strathairn as God. He’s just that damn good, and while the script still gets a bit obnoxious in its avoidance of real questions — and loses points for the generic representation of God as an old white dude — the back and forth between them offers some mildly engaging philosophical and personal banter.

[DVD extras: Featurette, interviews]

Law Abiding Citizen [4K UltraHD]

What is it? A man seeks revenge on those who killed his family and the people who failed to make them pay.

Why see it? This F. Gary Gray flick doesn’t get the appreciation it deserves for being a thrilling, fun, and cathartic slice of exploitation cinema. It has a pair of engaging leads in Gerard Butler (he’s good here, I swear!) and Jamie Foxx, and the script does great work with its locked-room mystery. It’s an entertaining ride. The 4K upgrade might not be enough to warrant a double dip, though, as the extras are all ported over from the previous Blu-ray and the picture, while vibrant and sharp only makes a good-looking movie a bit better.

[4K UltraHD/Blu-ray extras: Featurettes, commentary, two versions]

Papillon

What is it? A criminal seems to determined to be a free man.

Why see it? 1973’s Papillon is a fantastic character study, and while it’s a bit overlong the onscreen charisma and talents of Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman make it a compelling watch. The only hope a remake has of improving on the original comes in the area of running time, and on that front at least, this new version is a success. Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek are both fine, but there’s ultimately little reason to watch this over the original (outside of time constraints).

[Blu-ray/DVD extras: Deleted scenes]

Sleepwalkers [Scream Factory]

What is it? A mother and son pair of feline vampire-like creatures hide in a small town.

Why see it? Stephen King wrote this directly for the screen, but while there are more than a few things to like here — cameo cast, some gory beats, some solid direction from Mick Garris — King’s script just drags it all down. It’s so dumb. CG morphing effects that were super new at the time now feel super dated, the tone is a mess, the dialogue is lame, and the script never gels its horror with its absurdity. I saw it first on opening weekend, and as the end credits rolled my friend broke our disappointed silence to say only this: “Stephen King has put better things to paper when he wipes his ass.” It’s a harsh criticism, but it’s also an understandable one.

[Blu-ray extras: Commentary, interviews, featurette]

Superman [4K UltraHD]

What is it? You will believe a man can fly in 4K.

Why see it? Richard Donner’s 1978 classic remains one of the best superhero films ever made. It’s a fresh, vibrant, and fun movie, and Christopher Reeve shines in the role. Toss in Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, Ned Beatty, and plenty of thrills, and you have a memorable comic book movie with staying power. The film recently re-released to Blu-ray paired with an alternate cut, but this 4K upgrade sticks with the theatrical. It makes a double dip wholly reliant on your interest in the 4K aspect, and that’s something of a mixed bag. The colors pop and cleanup is evident, but some purists may find its image too scrubbed in regard to grain. Like I said, mixed bag, but I think the improvements outweigh the drawbacks especially if you don’t already own another Blu of the film.

[4K UltraHD/Blu-ray extras: Commentary, making of TV special]

Windtalkers

What is it? A soldier is tasked with protecting a young Navajo during World War II.

Why see it? John Woo’s career has seen numerous ups and downs since his arrival in Hollywood, and while his greatest films are all pre-2000 some gems remain in the new millennium. This WWII action/drama is one of them as it pairs some strong action sequences with an engaging tale of friendship, loyalty, and our endless penchant for racist behavior. The Blu-ray includes both the theatrical and director’s cuts along with numerous extras including three commentary tracks — one with Woo and another with both Nicolas Cage and Christian Bale. It’s no The Killer or Face/Off, but it’s solid.

[Blu-ray extras: Two cuts of the film, commentaries, featurettes]

Also out this week:

Armed, Benji’s Very Own Christmas Story, Claire’s Camera, The Heretics, Incredibles 2, Krampus Origins, Midaq Alley, Sound of Music Live!, Succession – The Complete First Season, Transformers: The Ultimate Five-Movie Collection [4K UltraHD]

Source: https://filmschoolrejects.com/new-dvd-releases-november-6th-2018/

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