#takes of suspense (1959)

[avengerscompound]

Natasha Romanoff & Tony Stark

Tales of Suspense (1959) #52

#marvel #avengers #marveledit #comicedit #tonystarkedit #ironmanedit #natasharomanoffedit #blackwidowedit #ironwidow #tony stark #iron man #natasha romanoff #black widow #takes of suspense (1959) #616 #larry lieber #don heck #marvel comics #avengerscompoundedit

[yukidragon]

An Examination of Joseph Cullman’s Childhood

Okay, while I don’t want to make a habit of answering twitter asks here on tumblr, this got my brain buzzing, and I want a little more room to ramble than in a tweet thread.

Before we get started, the lovely artwork I’m using for this post was drawn by Sauce/Jambeebot and was posted on their public twitter before it went down. As always, I’ll gently remind you not to post any of the private pictures from the SnaccPop Studio patreon. It’s only $3 to sign up, and it really supports this engaging game. Also, consider joining the Sunny Day Jack kickstarter, but hurry since there’s less than 2 weeks left to get the rewards.

Quick warning, Something’s Wrong with Sunny Day Jack is an Adults Only game, so there will likely be some mature themes discussed. At least one image I use will depict a person committing self-harm while being encouraged verbally to do so. Take care when indulging in this fandom.

Also, before I begin, I want to tag @channydraws @earthgirlaesthetic @sai-of-the-7-stars. If you want to be tagged when I make these headcanon posts, please let me know!

Oh, and while I’m at it, please let me know what you think about my SDJ fanfics, Sunshine in Hell and Sunshine in Another World. Thank you!

With all that out of the way, let’s get down to business.

First, let’s list out the facts we do know about Joseph’s childhood that are canon according to the official Sunny Day Jack twitter.

Joseph Cullman was (presumably) born in 1959, according to this memorial marker.

He attended Haberdae High School until he ran away during a school day at 12pm.

He traveled on foot and was last seen by train tracks.

He would be 63 years old at present day.

He got into trouble at school on a regular basis, as evidenced by comments on this disciplinary report.

Joseph had a habit of skipping school to the point that it seemed to frustrate his teachers.

He carried around a lighter and a small knife.

He “smelled of smokes” (cigarettes).

The disciplinary report was written on August 23, 1973, around the start of the school year.

He was given a 1 month in-school suspension.

The teachers were given permission to search Joseph’s belongings before class.

Joseph had changed his last name to Haberdae when he got the part of Sunny Day Jack.

As an adult, Joseph is concerned about putting children “in a bad position,” or something to that effect.

Joseph stated that he got his tattoos when he was in high school when he, “didn’t know any [better].”

The show’s psyche and development consultant made these assessments about Joseph at their first meeting:

 Consultant: I’m willing to bet that you had a very hard life growing up. For someone so young to be so defined(?) in themselves and to lash out like that, making permanent adjustments to their bodies in order to stand out… You wanted attention, didn’t you? You wanted to be seen and heard and felt and loved…

Consultant: I’m sure you especially understand what it’s like to, say… have a parent or guardian tell you that they love you, right? But, maybe even as young as, say… six, you could tell that they didn’t really mean what they were saying.

So far, there’s no information about Joseph’s biological family, or about any friends he may or may not have had at any point during his childhood. The only relationship we get a glimpse of is the (presumed) frustration of the teacher writing the disciplinary report, as suggested by the use of excessive exclamation marks and the phrasing used.

Students in the USA attend high school at ages 14-18. Given that Joseph was born in 1959, and the report was made in 1973, it’s most likely that he was 14 at the time the report was made.

The punishment for his behavior was to put Joseph on an in-school suspension for one month and allowing teachers to search him before class begins.

What is in-school suspension? Well, here’s an definition I found:

In-School Suspension (ISS) is a behavior management program for student misbehavior aimed at keeping students in school to complete their work while being isolated from the rest of the student body. ISS is used as a school punishment for infractions that are not severe enough for suspension but require behavior remediation. Students who are in violation of school rules and regulations can expect to be temporarily assigned to the ISS classroom where they will be supervised by school personnel or a teacher.

From all this, we have a brief glimpse at the timeline of Joseph’s high school life. Right at the start of attending Haberdae Highschool, he was skipping classes, presumably to sneak off to smoke, as he was found smelling of cigarettes with a lighter and a knife on his person. There were no cigarettes on him when he was caught.

Joseph had frustrated his teachers, and his behavior resulted in him being isolated from his peers for at least a month with an in-school suspension. At some point after this report, he ran away from school during lunch and hadn’t been seen by anyone who knew him since then.

This immediately makes me think of a piece of art where Jack said certain things that stood out to me.

While technically this picture isn’t canon due to it not being in the game or on the official twitter, I think the things Jack says here connect directly to his experiences in Haberdae Highschool. What’s also telling is that there are two styles of font - the more easily read white on red text, then the more faded and smeared text.

What’s interesting is on the Patreon, this image was voice acted and was slightly modified. While I won’t share the video file here, I’ve been told that it’s fine to discuss what is seen on Patreon, so I’m going to do a quick transcript.

...

(panting, out of breath, sounding like he's speaking through faint TV static)

There we go!

That wasn't so hard, was it?

It's all done now.

You won't ever hurt them again.

(more breathy and composed)

Isn't that nice?

Aren't you glad?

It's for the best, I promise.

You just aren't special enough for them~

(slightly tense but still "cheerful" tone)

This is the right away~

(more breathy, quieter voice)

You're so worthless.

You can't do anything right anyways.

You're just a burden to the whole class.

I'm sorry, but you failed.

I'm clean now.

Don't ruin this for me.

(no static filter, normal speaking voice, tense yandere tone)

They don't need you.

I'm the only thing they'll need... forever... and always.

(knife slice)

...

I highly recommend joining the patreon to listen to the audio for yourself, as the transcript doesn’t give the marvelous voice acting justice. Jack is very chilling in this audio.

This picture suggests the duality of the cheerful Sunny Day Jack persona conflicting with Joseph’s core feelings and issues. The former is written in the more bold text, more confident and almost “cheerfully” delivered as if he’s trying to keep acting like the teacher he played on TV. The latter is delivered in almost a whisper to himself, as if he’s projecting things that once were directed at him as Joseph to this unknown victim.

I suspect that Joseph was told, among other things, that he was “worthless,” “a burden to the whole class,” and that he “just can’t do anything right anyways.” Given that the last known class he attended was high school before he ran away, it would seem to be these were things teachers said to him. If he’s projecting these words on people he finds, as his profile might suggest, “inferior,” then that suggests how he felt about himself at this age... or at least that’s what others labeled him as.

It also suggests many scars from Joseph’s childhood are still lingering to this day.

This paints a strong picture that Joseph was disliked by his teachers during high school. Whether or not he acted out earlier during elementary or junior high is difficult to speculate, but it’s unlikely these behaviors started on the first day of the new school year.

I’d like to take a quick look at this picture of young Joseph (along with fully grown Jack). While the canon of this picture must be taken with a grain of salt, it does suggest a few things. Joseph is roughed up, his clothes scuffed, he’s covered in bandages, his clothes have a patch on them, and he shows a rebellious attitude, sticking out his tongue and flipping the bird. He gives the impression of a typical “punk” teenager.

If the consultant’s assessment was accurate, then Joseph, when younger, acted out to get the attention, most likely the attention of his parents/guardians. This suggests that his parents/guardians were neglectful of him and his needs. They paid lip service to being his caretakers, but in the end didn’t actually care about him at all. This sort of neglect often leads to kids lashing out in order to get some sort of attention. After all, bad attention is still attention.

The game takes place in El Paso, Texas, where the SunnyTime Crew Show was filmed, but that isn’t necessarily where Joseph is from. It’s hard to say how far his hometown is from El Paso, but either it was a good distance away... or the people in his hometown weren’t trying very hard to find him.

According to the interview with the reporter, the SunnyTime Crew Show was “inescapable” and “everywhere” with Jack being regarded as the “leader,” otherwise regarded as the face of the show. The reporter commented, "I'd put money on you being the crush of at least half of the housewives across America who tune in." This implies that the show was broadcast nation-wide and was very popular, which suggests to me that, even though Joseph is still actively listed as a missing person, no one is cared enough to really look for him.

This ties into the themes of Jack being deathly afraid of being forgotten. Joseph was ignored unless he lashed out, only to be isolated from others as punishment, and even as a missing person with his face plastered on televisions, lunchboxes, books, and other merchandise, no one bothered to look at Joseph even after he ran away from home as a teenager.

All of this paints a pretty bleak picture of Joseph’s childhood, one devoid of love or affection. It’s no wonder he’s so desperate for it now and why he’s abandoned his previous identity for one that was actually cared about and remembered... until the studio buried his memory, of course.

#Sunny Day Jack #Something's Wrong With Sunny Day Jack #SunnyDayJack #sdj #swwsdj #Headcanon Ramblings #Ask #Transcript #Sauce-y Art

[frenzyarts]

hewwo again! (⁠｡^ω^｡⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠♡ thank u so much for ur recommendations! I was mostly looking for some good novels cause I feel like I read comics too fast (⁠´⁠ ⁠.⁠ ⁠.̫⁠ ⁠.⁠ ⁠`⁠) but I'll definitely give all of them a look! have a great day and sorry for the long anon asks (am shy) (⁠･⁠ω⁠･⁠)⁠つ

Trying to think of more novel recommendations makes me realize how little I’ve read lately which makes me sad! But I do have a go to novel that I recommend to people. I read it in high school and still own it and think about it to this day!

The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. It’s about a missionary family that moves to Africa and is VERY much a critique of missionary work. Actually when I went to track down a summary I checked good reads and was surprised to see some negative reviews, until I took a peek at them and it was a bunch of conservatives mad that the book critiques missionary work and America and the patriarchy 😂 anyways, here’s the summary:

“The Poisonwood Bible is a story told by the wife and four daughters of Nathan Price, a fierce, evangelical Baptist who takes his family and mission to the Belgian Congo in 1959. They carry with them everything they believe they will need from home, but soon find that all of it -- from garden seeds to Scripture -- is calamitously transformed on African soil. What follows is a suspenseful epic of one family's tragic undoing and remarkable reconstruction over the course of three decades in postcolonial Africa.”

If you read it (or any of my recommendations) feel free to let me know your thoughts! I love talking about books and comics :3

#book recommendations #book reccs #frenzy post

[haveyoureadthispoll]

The Poisonwood Bible is a story told by the wife and four daughters of Nathan Price, a fierce, evangelical Baptist who takes his family and mission to the Belgian Congo in 1959. They carry with them everything they believe they will need from home, but soon find that all of it -- from garden seeds to Scripture -- is calamitously transformed on African soil. What follows is a suspenseful epic of one family's tragic undoing and remarkable reconstruction over the course of three decades in postcolonial Africa.

#book: the poisonwood bible #author: barbara kingsolver #genre: historical fiction #genre: african literature #genre: classics #year: 1990s

[henrysglock]

Mothergate: Time For Some More Horrifying Science Facts

Because all love my horrible science facts <3

We’ve discussed the history of uterine transplants, and pinned down that it’s 100% possible with zero suspension of disbelief. Uterine transplants were attempted in 1931 most notably with Lili Elbe, who died of immune complications, not complications of the surgery. The first successful kidney transplant, however, happened in 1954, which puts us perfectly in the realm of reality (again, without any suspension of disbelief).

However, something that had been stumping me for a bit was the fact that egg freezing and IVF didn’t really show up in the medical community until the ‘80s. So, I decided to look a little deeper into the history of the subjects. Here’s what I found.

IVF:

Though the first successful human IVF procedure happened in 1978 with the birth of Louise Brown, experimentation with IVF dates back to the mid 1930s.

(x)

However, there was success in rabbits in 1959.

This has been confirmed by multiple sources (x)

Rabbits. 1959.

(and in Brenner’s Encyclopedia of Genetics, no less 💀)

Here’s why I care more about early success in animals than I do about the first successful human cases:

1. Brenner has no code of ethics, which is integral to the medical community at large. That’s why procedures takes so long to get put into practice. Brenner’s whole thing is no-ethics fringe science. He cares about what is possible, not what’s right or safe.

2. Henward directly refers to both himself and El as being “animals” in Brenner’s eyes. Thus, animal trials are on the board.

3. The rabbit scene, 1959.

Not just the fact that it’s a trapped rabbit in 1959 associated with Henward, but that Virginia (removed/from a distance) and Alice (directly) are associated with that particular rabbit.

In fact, the gutted rabbit is most heavily associated with Alice, which feels like a tie to Mother Alice being described as being cut open in the Indianapolis Gazette (she was compared to a deer, but the “torn open” part remains the same).

So organ/uterine transplants and IVF? ✅ In the realm of possibility both in reality and within the bounds of Stranger Things.

SEX CELL FREEZING:

Sex cell freezing began in 1949 with the discovery of glycerol as a cryoprotectant. In 1950, scientists began freezing various sperm samples and found success in the process. Egg freezing, however, wasn’t successful until 1972, when Whittingham/Leibo/Mazur perfected the slow-freeze method in mouse eggs.

Now you might be going “but James, that means it can’t have happened back in 1959, and that dismantles your whole theory”…Not necessarily.

Bear with me for a second. We’re talking about Hawkins National Lab, a lab on a TV show about a fictional town with kids who have superpowers. We’re talking about the lab that developed NINA, the lab that developed Soteria. 1972 is just 13 years after Henward was stolen. That’s when it happened in real life. We’re in a fictional universe. IVF and egg preservation were dreamed up by Huxley in 1934 with the release of A Brave New World. Suspend your disbelief for a moment.

Could it happen? Abso-fucking-lutely.

Hell, Henward directly equates both himself and El with lab rats in Brenner’s eyes:

Rats -> Mice? Same difference.

All this to say…the science of it?

Henward’s monologue also uses scientific terminology associated with breeding programs:

In which backcrossing with parents is a common practice:

As is performance testing of offspring to determine the best new reproductive candidates.

Paired with the in-universe references…This is all within the realm of possibility.

#mothergate #henward mother weirdness #stranger things #edward creel

[daydreamerdrew]

Comics read this past week:

Marvel Comics:

Captain America (2017) #701-704

These issues were published across May 2018 to June 2018, according to the Marvel Wiki. All were written by Mark Waid. There was a far-future storyline that went through all of these issues. It was drawn by Leonardo Wilson. In issue #701 it was colored by Matt Wilson and in issues #702-704 it was colored by Jordie Bellaire. In issue #701 there was a 4-page story about Steve and Bucky fighting in WWII that was drawn by Adam Hughes. And there was a 4-page story about Steve going undercover for S.H.I.E.L.D. in 1968 that was drawn by J.C. Jones and colored by Paul Mounts.

A 3-page story about Sharon Carter protecting Steve when he was injured in WWII in issue #702 was drawn by Rod Reis. And a 5-page flashback in the middle of the far-future storyline part of the issue to a relevant fight between the Red Skull and Captain America was drawn by Howard Chaykin and colored by Jesus Aburtov. A 5-page story in issue #703 that took place back during the early “Cap’s Kooky Quartet” days of the Avengers was penciled by Alan Davis, inked by Mark Farmer, and colored by Irma Knivilla. And the entirety of issue #704 was dedicated to the far-future storyline.

In the WWII flashback in issue #701 Steve has to fight Warrior Woman, who says that one of her motivations for trying to steal the Super-Soldier Serum is, “I’m hungry for men I won’t break in two.” I was surprised to see this kind of sexually-charged combat in a Captain America story. And in the WWII flashback in issue #702 I was surprised to see Peggy Carter right in the thick of battle, fighting with guns, because my previous exposures to flashbacks of her in WWII in Captain America and the First Thirteen (2011) #1 and the Captain America story in Tales of Suspense (1959) #77 had her distanced from fighting.

The main storyline taking place at an unspecified future date starred Jack Rogers, to whom Steve is his great-great-grandfather. The world is a utopia, “Everything Steve Rogers dreamt of and fought for made real.” In this utopia everyone has had the Super-Soldier Serum, and Steve is largely remembered as a “resource” because “it was autopsying and dissecting his remains that allowed scientists to isolate the elements of the Super-Soldier Serum that benefit us today.” Jack is a historian, one with a different, more nuanced and positive view of Captain America, and he has a good position in the government, partially because of ‘respect for his bloodline.’ However, Jack’s son Steve had a negative reaction to the Super-Soldier Serum and is very sick in the hospital, mirroring the first Steve Rogers’ life before he was given the serum.

Captain America (2018) #1

This issue was published in July 2018, according to the Marvel Wiki. It was written by Ta-Nehisi Coates, penciled by Leinil Francis Yu, inked by Gerry Alanguilan, and colored by Sunny Gho.

Captain America (2017) essentially ignored the preceding Secret Empire event. Captain America (2018) is where the aftermath for Steve of someone pretending to be him having taken over the U.S. for Hydra is beginning to be portrayed.

In this issue Steve says, “I’ve been at war since I was a boy.” He refers to himself as, “A man loyal to nothing… except the dream.”

Also, it looks like Bucky is going to be a supporting character in this book, which is of interest to me because they’ve largely been in separate solo books since Steve came back to life in 2010.

The Incredible Hulk (1968) #282-283

These issues were published across January 1983 to February 1983, according to the Marvel Wiki. Both were written by Bill Mantlo. The breakdowns of issue #282 were drawn by Sal Buscema, which were then finished by Joe Sinnott. And issue #283 was penciled by Sal Buscema and inked by Joe Sinnott.

In issue #282, when talking about her first time transforming into She-Hulk, Jennifer Walter says, “I was angry, scared… and blood raced in my veins… Your blood, Bruce!” When Bruce calls her my name during a fight, she says, “Don’t call me ‘Jen,’ Hulk- it upsets my concentration! I’ve got to be the savage She-Hulk now, to deal with this menace!”

Timely Publications:

the Captain America stories in Captain America Comics (1941) #15

This issue was published in June 1942, according to the issue cover date. It contained 2 20-page Captain America stories.

I want to note that I like how Bucky hypes Steve up. In “Captain America and the Tunnel of Terror” (written by Otto Binder; penciled by Al Avison; inked by Syd Shores) after Steve has beaten Nazi strongman Fritz Krone in hand-to-hand, Bucky says, “Cap! I saw it all and you were great!” And in “Captain America: The Invasion from Mars” (written by Otto Binder; drawn by Al Avison) when a bad guy asks who he is, Bucky speaks for Steve and says, “Just Captain America, the most powerful fighter on Earth! Give it to ‘im, Cap!”

DC Comics:

Batman (2016) #33-35

These issues were published across October 2017 to November 2017, according to the DC Wiki. I’m continuing rereading Tom King’s Batman run. This was “The Rules of Engagement” storyline. All were drawn by Joëlle Jones and colored by Jordie Bellaire.

I was not interested in the depiction of Bruce’s relationship with Selina here. I was interested in the depiction of the reaction of Bruce’s family to the news that he’s now engaged to Selina.

Superman (2023) #13

This issue came out this month, April 2024. It was written by Joshua Williamson, drawn by Rafa Sandoval, and colored by Alejandro Sánchez.

I talked about my thoughts relating to Lena, Lex, and Brainiac here. Outside of that, I am also genuinely interested in seeing what’s upcoming with Supergirl and Kon-El.

Shazam! (2023) #5-9

These issues were published across November 2023 to March 2024. All were written by Mark Waid. Issues #5-6 were drawn by Dan Mora and colored by Alejandro Sánchez. Issues #7-8 were drawn by Goran Sudžuka and colored by Ive Svorcina. And issue #9 was drawn by Emanuela Lupacchino and colored by Trish Mulyihill.

I wrote out my reactions to each individual issue here.

Fawcett Comics:

the Captain Marvel story in Whiz Comics (1940) #90

This story was published in October 1947, according to the issue cover date. It was 8 pages.

At one point in “Captain Marvel Versus the Mail Girl” (written by Otto Binder; possibly drawn by Pete Costanza) the titular mail girl, Candy, prevents Billy from saying his magic word by stuffing his face with chocolate (before kidnapping and trying to kill him). At the end of the story, when Candy is in jail, we see a panel of her in her cell saying, “Oh, the wretch!” and throwing down a box of chocolates labeled, “Chew on these while waiting for trial. Compliments of Captain Marvel.”

#comics read this past week #my posts

[ohchristmasbri]

Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the spooky season than with a movie marathon filled with spine-tingling chills and eerie adventures? Whether you're gathering with friends, family, or looking for a solo scare fest, our handpicked selection of Halloween and fall-themed movies has got you covered. From classic horror to animated tales and everything in between, this ultimate movie guide will take your Halloween and Fall-filled experience to new heights.

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Animated: Cartoons for the Playful Spook: Dive into the enchanting world of animated Halloween tales. From mischievous chipmunks to lovable monsters, our collection of animated movies offers the perfect blend of humour and spooky fun. Explore the ghoulish adventures of Alvin and the Chipmunks, embark on a journey through the afterlife in "Coco," and unravel the mysteries of haunted houses with beloved characters like Casper the Friendly Ghost.

Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein

Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman

Corpse Bride

Coraline

Coco

Fun Size

Frankenweenie

Hotel Transylvania

Hotel Transylvania 2

Hotel Transylvania: Summer Vacation

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Monster House

ParaNorman

Scoob! (2020)

Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School

Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf

Spirited Away

The Addams Family (2019)

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

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Live Action: Live Action Thrills: For those seeking heart-pounding excitement and hair-raising suspense, our live-action movie suggestions are sure to deliver. From Tim Burton's signature dark fantasy style to iconic horror franchises, you'll find a variety of options to keep you on the edge of your seat. Immerse yourself in the quirky world of "Beetlejuice," and revisit the supernatural charm of "Hocus Pocus."

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein

Annabelle

Annabelle Comes Home

Annabelle: Creation

Beetlejuice

Bram Stoker's Dracula

Carrie

Casper

Creepshow

Dark Shadows

Day Shift

Death Becomes Her

Double, Double, Toil & Trouble

Donnie Darko

Edward Scissorhands

Fido

Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters 2

Get Out

Goosebumps

Goosebumps 2

Halloweentown (1-4)

Hereditary

Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus 2

Interview with the Vampire

Muppets Haunted Mansion

Practical Magic

Shaun of the Dead

Sleepy Hollow

The Addams Family

The Addams Family Values

The Craft

The Curse of Bridge Hollow

The Haunted Mansion

The Little Vampire

The Love Witch

The Munsters (2022)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (2016)

The Witches (1990/2020)

The Witch

Twilight (Series)

Vampires Suck

Warm Bodies

What We Do in the Shadows

Zombieland

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Vintage Horror: Vintage Chills and Classic Horrors: Step back in time with a selection of vintage horror films that have stood the test of time. Experience the captivating performances of horror legends like Vincent Price and Boris Karloff in classics such as "House on Haunted Hill" and "The Mummy." Journey into the eerie worlds created by Alfred Hitchcock in "Psycho" and explore the timeless terror of "Dracula" and "Frankenstein."

A Nightmare on Elm Street

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein

Arsenic and Old Lace

Bride of Frankenstein

Carrie

Child's Play

Comedy of Terrors (1963)

Creature from the Black Lagoon

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)

Dracula (1931)

House of Wax (1953)

House on Haunted Hill (1959)

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

Labyrinth

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Psycho

Tales from the Crypt

The Birds

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

The Exorcist

The Invisible Man

The Last Man on Earth (1964)

The Mummy (1932)

The Shining

The Wolf Man (1941)

The Blob ---

Horror: Modern Scares for the Brave: Ready to be spooked by more recent releases? Our modern horror movie picks will satisfy your craving for contemporary scares. Immerse yourself in the psychological depths of "Hereditary," navigate the terrors of found-footage in "The Blair Witch Project," and experience the relentless pursuit of a masked killer in "You're Next."

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)

All Hallows Eve

Annabelle

Annabelle Comes Home

Annabelle: Creation

Cabin in the Woods

Child's Play

Get Out

Halloween (Series)

Hereditary

Insidious

IT

Midsommar

Psycho (1998)

Rosemary's Baby

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Silence of the Lambs

Sinister

The Babadook

The Blair Witch Project

The Conjuring

The Conjuring 2

The Hills Have Eyes (1977)

The Nun

The Ring

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Trick 'r Treat

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You're Next With this carefully curated collection of Halloween and fall-themed movies, you're all set for a spooktacular movie marathon! Whether you're in the mood for animated delights, vintage scares, modern horror, or family-friendly fun, there's a movie for every preference and every scare threshold. So, gather your loved ones, prepare the popcorn, and get ready to embark on a cinematic journey that will leave you delightfully haunted and thoroughly entertained this Halloween season. Watching these movies alone? Read this: Looking to pair these movies with an activity? Check out our activity and date ideas.

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#christmas #xmas #fall #autumn #winter #spring #summer #cozy #cosy #hygge #cottage core #anxiety #depression #safe space #seasonal blog

[high-school-lit-tournament]

High School Lit Tournament Side C

The Poisonwood Bible: The Poisonwood Bible is a story told by the wife and four daughters of Nathan Price, a fierce, evangelical Baptist who takes his family and mission to the Belgian Congo in 1959. They carry with them everything they believe they will need from home, but soon find that all of it -- from garden seeds to Scripture -- is calamitously transformed on African soil. What follows is a suspenseful epic of one family's tragic undoing and remarkable reconstruction over the course of three decades in postcolonial Africa.

Heart of Darkness: Heart of Darkness, a novel by Joseph Conrad, was originally a three-part series in Blackwood's Magazine in 1899. It is a story within a story, following a character named Charlie Marlow, who recounts his adventure to a group of men onboard an anchored ship. The story told is of his early life as a ferry boat captain. Although his job was to transport ivory downriver, Charlie develops an interest in investing an ivory procurement agent, Kurtz, who is employed by the government. Preceded by his reputation as a brilliant emissary of progress, Kurtz has now established himself as a god among the natives in “one of the darkest places on earth.” Marlow suspects something else of Kurtz: he has gone mad. A reflection on corruptive European colonialism and a journey into the nightmare psyche of one of the corrupted, Heart of Darkness is considered one of the most influential works ever written.

#high school lit tournament #classic literature #the poisonwood bible #heart of darkness

[screamscenepodcast]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2022: THE TOP TEN

Greetings, Creatures of the Night! Once again it is that time of year where we reflect back and check in on what films are rocking the top ten of Scream’s Scene list of best to worst horror films of all time! (all time defined as 1895-1959) If you’re looking for some genuine classics to check out this year, we’ve got you covered, with running times and where to find them!

#10. Körkarlen (1921)

The Phantom Carriage is a haunting exploration of the horrors of alcoholism, domestic abuse, poverty, and tuberculosis as well as a critique of Christian naiveté while simultaneously an encouragement of spiritual moral values. It has the tone and pace of a dirge, as it seeks to imprint its message on your very soul. All wrapped up in a chilling story of New Year’s Eve and the spectre of Death! The Phantom Carriage is available to stream on The Criterion Channel, and to rent for $5.49 on Pantaflix. 1h 30m.

#9. Tōkaidō Yotsuya Kaidan (1959)

The kabuki play Tōkaidō Yotsuya Kaidan has been adapted to film many times, but perhaps none reach the heights of horror as Nobuo Nakagawa’s colour adaptation. Inspired both by kabuki and by the lurid style of Hammer Horror, this version of the classic Japanese ghost story delivers on a stylish, entertaining, and spooky story of haunting and revenge! Tōkaidō Yotsuya Kaidan is available to stream on The Criterion Channel. 1h 16m.

#8. I Walked With a Zombie (1943)

The second Val Lewton produced film on the list, I Walked With a Zombie is perhaps best described as Jane Eyre in the Caribbean, but what is surprising is that the film is also a well researched depiction of Voodoo practices for 1943. The haunting imagery, sparse sound design, and dreamlike poeticism of this film might make it among the most unique zombie movies you’ve ever seen, made in a time with zombies were supernatural undead slaves, instead of reanimated undead cannibals. Do yourself a favour and check it out - it’s available to buy online in SD for $9.99 from Apple iTunes, and $14.99 on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 1h 8m.

#7. The Old Dark House (1932)

James Whale’s definitive take on this traditional mystery thriller formula is a movie that will have you laughing right until the moment it has you screaming. In some ways, it’s a movie of clichés, with the protagonists seeking shelter in an old mansion during a rainstorm in the night and having to deal with the reclusive family they find within. But the dark, brooding cinematography, and truly shocking twists that rivet up the intensity over the running time, all contribute to make this a harrowing watch. It’s one part Rocky Horror Picture Show, one part The Addams Family, and one part The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. I’m not kidding. The Old Dark House is currently streaming on AMC+, Fandor, Flix Fling, and Tubi. 1h 10m.

#6. Horror of Dracula (1958)

Hammer Films had been producing X-rated horror and sci-fi content for a while by the time they got around to producing an adaptation of Dracula, but everything they learned from the success of The Curse of Frankenstein they applied tenfold to Dracula. From the subversive opening act to the shockingly graphic (for the time) finale, this film is full of action and excitement, as well as a sexually feral Count played by Christopher Lee for the first time. A Halloween crowd pleaser! Horror of Dracula is available to rent for $4.99 on Apple iTunes, Cineplex, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, and YouTube. 1h 22m.

#5. The Spiral Staircase (1946)

This RKO classic is another great take on the old dark house subgenre, from noir director Robert Siodmak. A masterpiece of suspense, featuring wonderful production design and dynamite performances from its cast, this movie will draw you in to the world of a mute servant named Helen trapped in a dark manor on a stormy night with a whole cast of lunatics! A forerunner of giallo (no, really!), this classic and classy thriller is not to be missed! The Spiral Staircase is currently streaming on Flix Fling. 1h 23m.

#4. The Fly (1958)

While the 1986 remake may be more well known today, the original rendition of this body horror classic still retains a punch with its central mystery, compelling drama, and traumatic ending. Excellent creature effects and memorable moments like a woman screaming seen through compound eyes cement this as one of the great sci-fi/horror films of its time! The Fly is currently available to rent for $4.99 on Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, and YouTube. 1h 34m.

#3. Gojira (1954)

Ishiro Honda’s classic giant monster movie, the progenitor of all kaiju and tokusatsu movies to come, is a masterpiece of ingenuity and imagination. But more than that, it’s a powerful statement about the horrors of nuclear war, an angry and relentless funeral dirge mourning for the Japanese lives lost and raging against the American foreign policy that continued to poison Japan with radiation even after the war. Godzilla is an apocalypse personified, the great revenge of the natural world against the hubris of man that has harmed it. But Gojira is also a film about the immense weight of personal and scientific responsibility weighed against the greater good, and its position on the use of weapons of mass destruction is perhaps more nuanced than you’d expect. Don’t let the campy reputation of Godzilla in the West fool you. Clear your mind of that and sit down to watch this powerful black & white epic. Gojira is streaming on Crave, The Criterion Channel, Plex, and Starz, and can be rented for $4.99 on Apple iTunes. 1h 38m.

The American adaptation Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956) is also worth a watch, and is available on The Criterion Channel, Plex, Tubi, and to rent on iTunes.1h 20m.

#2. Cat People (1942)

Cat People is brilliant. The first of Val Lewton’s horror movies for RKO, it best exemplifies his shadow drenched, suggestive, adult, contemporary, and ambiguous brand of horror. Irena is convinced that if she experiences sexual excitement, she will turn into a black panther and kill the man she loves. Her husband is convinced it’s all in her head. What is the truth? Cat People gives the viewer plenty to chew on while being the first horror movie to understand that less is more, that the monster is scarier if you can’t see it, and also how to pull off a jump scare.You can find this absolute classic to stream on Amazon Prime, and to purchase for $9.99 on Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. 1h 10m.

#1. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)

SIX YEARS RUNNING! Early on in the first Hollywood horror craze, Paramount Pictures managed to outdo their main competitor Universal with this masterpiece from director Rouben Mamoulian. With a use of sound, visuals, effects, script, and performance far beyond what most films were doing at the time, this adaptation reigns supreme among other versions of the same story. Fredric March utterly inhabits the dual title role, but it’s Miriam Hopkins’ performance that will stick with you in this superb examination of domestic abuse, alcoholism, and the beast that dwells within us. Currently for rent in SD on Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, and YouTube for $4.99. 1h 38m. A new top ten for a new year, Creatures of the Night! But will Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde ever be knocked from it’s lofty perch? Keep tuning in to Scream Scene each week on Wednesday to find out! Happy Halloween everybody!

#halloween #scream scene podcast #top ten #classic horror #japanese horror #hammer horror #phantom carriage #ghost of yotsuya #i walked with a zombie #the old dark house #horror of dracula #the spiral staircase #the fly #godzilla #cat people #dr jekyll and mr hyde #christopher lee #peter cushing #vincent price #frederic march #simone simon #shintoho #rko #universal #hammer #20th century fox #toho #paramount

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Top Thirteen Thursday

It's spooky season and while it has been some time since my last post. So let's make a change about that! Have some of my Top Thirteen movies, more or less ;) to watch for Halloween in no particular order. As always feel free to buy me a coffee and to leave your favorite Halloween movies in the comments!

The Canterville Ghost (1996) staring Sir Patrick Stewart. This is an easy and mild movie for Halloween but a classic non the less.

2. Winchester (2018). This another fairly mild movie with a rating of PG-13 that has some well placed jump scares and tense moments, overall a more story driven movie with supernatural/ghost elements.

3. Tower of Terror (1997). This is a Disney movie and honestly just a lot of good fun, it is not rated oddly enough though I can't really see it being rated more than PG-13 at most.

4. What Lies Beneath (2000). Rated PG-13 and staring Harrison Ford. This is more of a psychological supernatural story. Fun fact is that it's screenplay was written by Clark Gregg so that's cool!

5. When A Stranger Call (1979 rated R & 2006 rated PG-13). So speaking of Clark Gregg, he shows up momentarily in the 2006 version of this movie. Both of these versions are a good suspense thriller as the protagonist tries to stay alive with killer playing cat and mouse with them. Also When a Stranger Calls Back (1993 rated R) is worth a look if you like the 1979 movie.

6. Dream House (2011). Rated PG-13 staring Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, and Naomi Watts. A simple plot with a mystery. The actors do a good job of carrying the story, which yes isn't very deed but it is well executed.

7. Sleepy Hollow (1999). Rated R and staring Johnny Depp. It's a ride wild on Irving's Legend of Sleepy Hollow and slightly odd at times but a good watch and an interesting take on the characters involved.

8. House on Haunted Hill (1959). Not Rated and staring Vincent Price. Five guests in a maybe haunted mansion and murder afoot. Honestly just about anything staring Vincent Price will more than likely fit right on in with the spooky season!

9. A Quiet Place (2018). Rated PG-13 and more of a science fiction suspense than a horror, but let me tell you that had to be the quietest theater full of people ever when I went and saw it with family.

10. The Sixth Sense (1999). Rated PG-13 this movie is a classic with it's famous line of "I see dead people" and if you don't know the twist I most certainly am not going to spoil it.

11. Shutter Island (2010). Rated R and staring Mark Ruffalo, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Ben Kingsley. This is categorized as a Thriller/Mystery and the story that is told has re-watch value to notice all the details that the makers made sure to put in there. I'm not saying a lot here cause I don't want to spoil it but my family when we first watched went right back and watched it immediately again, not because we were confused but because you can get a new experience with knowing eyes the second time around.

12. Stonehearst Asylum (2014). Rated PG-13 and staring Ben Kingsley, Micheal Caine, and David Thewlis. This is a Thriller/Mystery/Horror mix that keeps you on your toes trying to guess what is really going on and who the main character can actually trust.

13. It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown (1966). A classic and only 25 minutes long, I got a rock.

And there you have my Top Thirteen Halloween movies! There is certainly a list I could make of Honorable Mentions, but maybe I'll do that next year... Stay Spooky!

#Top Thirteen Thursday #October 2023 #Top 13 Thursday #spooky season #halloween

[fiapple]

“The immature or inexperienced reader seeks only escape. Even when he thinks he is reading for interpretation or some useful moral, he insists that what he reads return him always some pleasant or exciting image of the world or some flattering image of himself.

[���] The inexperienced reader wants the essentially familiar combined with superficial novelty. Each story must have a slightly new setting, twist, or ‘gimmick,’ though the fundamental features of the characters and situations remain the same. He evaluated a story not by its truth but by its twists and turns and surprises, by its suspense or its love interest. He wants his stories to be mainly pleasant. Evil, danger, and misery may appear in them, but not in such a way they need be taken seriously- are felt to be oppressive or permanent. He wants reading which slips easily and smoothly through the mind, requiring little mental effort. Most of all he wants something which helps sustain his fantasy life, providing ready-made daydreams in which he overcomes his limitations, thwarts his enemies, and wins success or fame or the girl.

The discriminating reader, in contrast, takes deeper pleasure in fiction that deals with life significantly than in fictions based on the formulations of escape. He does not reject escape literature, for escape literature need not be cheap or trite. It may be original, witty, absorbing, beautifully written, and artistically constructed. Some of literature’s most enduring masterpieces are essentially escape- Barrie’s Peter Pan and Stevenson’s Treasure Island, for instance. Such reading may be a refreshment for the mind and spirit. For a steady diet, however, he prefers interpretive literature. He knows, moreover, that an exclusive diet of escape, especially of the cruder sorts, has two dangers: (1) it may leave us with merely superficial attitudes toward life; (2) it may actually distort our view of reality and give us false concepts and false expectations.

Fiction, like food, is of different nutritive values. Some is rich in protein and vitamins; it builds bones and sinew. Some is highly agreeable to the taste but not permanently sustaining. Some may be adulterated and actually harmful to our health. Escape fiction is of the latter of the two sorts. The harmless kind bears frankly on the face of what it is. It pretends to be nothing else than pleasant diversion and never asks to be taken seriously. The second kind masquerades under the appearance of interpretation. It pretends to give faithful treatment of life as it is, perhaps even thinks that’s that it does so, but through its shallowness it subtly falsifies life in every line. Such fiction, taken seriously, and without corrective, may give us false notions of reality and lead us to expect from experience what experience does not provide.”

Story and Structure, Laurence Perrine (1959)

#imho this is also deeply applicable to writing #literature #litblr #books

[papermoonloveslucy]

“THE TEN GRAND”

June 22, 1944

“The Ten Grand” was an episode of radio’s Suspense broadcast on June 22, 1944. The script is by Virginia Radcliffe. It was her only Suspense script in a long radio writing career. She was best recognized for many years of writing for Cavalcade of America. This story was included in Suspense Magazine #3.

The program was produced and directed by William Spier.

Synopsis: A broke chorus girl inexplicably finds ten thousand dollars in her purse after it's been temporarily stolen on the subway. She's not sure what to do about it, and it soon leads to trouble. She has been set up.

Suspense was a radio drama series broadcast on CBS Radio from 1940 through 1962. One of the premier drama programs of the Golden Age of Radio, it was subtitled "radio's outstanding theater of thrills" and focused on suspense thriller-type scripts, usually featuring leading Hollywood actors of the era.

The program was sponsored by Roma Wines, a Cailfornia vintage. Schenley (the makers of Roma) sponsored Suspense from December 02, 1943 to November 20, 1947. 

CAST

Lucille Ball (Gigi Lewis) had done a previous episode of Suspense in January 1944 titled “Dime a Dance”. In 1944, Ball was entering her second decade in Hollywood. Ball’s latest film, Meet The People, had been released three weeks before this radio broadcast.  Playing a down-on-her-luck chorine was not so far afield for Ball, who was just that before being hired to be a Goldwyn Girl in Hollywood. 

In the program, Gigi narrates her own story. 

Harry Lang (Wino / Axis Agent) portrayed Pancho on Mutual Radio's "The Cisco Kid". He appeared in 87 films, mostly B pictures and shorts. 

Patrick McGeehan (The Greek) was an actor and narrator who frequently was heard on radio, television, and in films. 

In the story, Gigi calls him ‘Galahad’ till he reveals his true identity. 

John McIntire (Fat Man on the Subway) is probably best remembered for playing the Sheriff in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960). From 1959 to 1965 he was a regular on TV’s “Wagon Train”. 

Jeanette Nolan (Old Lady on the Subway / Waitress) was a television, radio and film actress whose career spans over seventy years, although she is most remembered for her performances on radio. She made her film debut as Lady Macbeth in the 1948 film Macbeth starring Orson Welles, who also directed. She provided the voice of ‘Mother’ in Psycho (1960). 

Joseph Kearns (The Man in Black) briefly played banker Rudolph Atterbury on Lucille Ball’s radio show “My Favorite Husband,” until the role was assumed by Gale Gordon, an actor who would figure prominently in Kearns’ career. He did his first episode of “I Love Lucy” playing psychiatrist Tom Robinson in “The Kleptomaniac” (ILL S1;E27) in 1952. In his second “I Love Lucy” appearance, Kearns played the theatre manager in “Lucy’s Night in Town” (ILL S6;E22) in 1957. In the fall of 1959, he created the role he would be best known for - and would ultimately be his last. Mr. George Wilson on TV’s “Dennis the Menace” appearing in 96 episodes starting with the very first. When he passed away during the show’s final season, his “Our Miss Brooks” co-star Gale Gordon took over for him, playing his brother John.

THE EPISODE

As the program opens, Gigi is standing in front of Lindy’s, a coffee shop on Broadway, dreaming of “a big t-bone steak smothered in onions.” She only has five cents for the subway in her pocket. 

Ten years later, Ricky Ricardo takes everyone to Lindy’s when he hears about getting the part of Don Juan during “Ricky’s Contract” (ILL S4;E10). 

Gigi is about to reach into her purse for the nickle to board the subway, when she discovers her purse has been snatched. The thief runs away, and a handsome man pursues him, getting the purse back for her. He gallantly returns it to Gigi. The handsome man bids her goodnight, and Gigi opens her purse for the nickle only to find a wad of cash. On the subway, a fat man strikes up a conversation with Gigi, recognizing her from the purse snatching on the platform. 

Gigi gazes up at the poster for Miss Subways 1944, dreaming of furs, an apartment downtown, and expensive perfumes. She then considers that the money in her purse might well be counterfiet. 

From 1941 to 1976, the women on the Miss Subways posters that lined subway cars and represented the diversity of New York City women: they were of all ethnicities and backgrounds, college students, secretaries, aspiring actresses and singers, as well as wartime nurses.

The fat man warns her that plainclothes policemen are in the subway car, which makes Gigi nervous. When the fat man leaves the train, she takes another peek in her purse and finds a note. 

Get off at 161st Street and follow Yankee Doodle.

Gigi realizes a man has been whistling “Yankee Doodle Dandy” somewhere in the background. A nervous little old lady sits next to Gigi. She passes out!  A man gives her a swig from his bottle and she revives. The little old lady is headed for her sister’s house on 169th Street. She reveals that five years ago someone stole her life savings - about ten grand. She tells GIgi she’ll get the money back someday becuase “It takes a thief to catch a thief.”  

Gigi is suspicious that the old lady may be the brains of the operation, and asks her to whistle “Yankee Doodle”. The lady whistles it with a florish, but Gigi realizes it doesn’t help. They hear someone else whistling “Yankee Doodle.”  A man who Gigi thinks “may have a slight case of murder on his mind.”

End of Act One

On the subway platform, Gigi keeps an eye out for the handsome stranger, and an ear out for “Yankee Doodle”. A nervous Gigi realizes that someone is ahead of her and behind her. 

GIGI: “I’m the ham behind two slices of rye.” 

She then sees that a third man is following her from across the street.

GIGI: “I’m a triple-decker sandwich now!” 

Gigi realizes the two men are following Yankee Doodle, not her. To make sure her clicking heels don’t give here away, she takes her shoes off. Gigi fantasizes that maybe famous columnist Walter Winchell will be cruising the streets with the cops, getting material for his column, and making her a star by writing about her.

Walter Winchell made his radio debut on May 12, 1930 with a 15-minute feature that provided business news about Broadway. That same year he made his screen debut (based on his column) in the Warner Brothers short film The Bard of Broadway, in which he played himself.  In 1933, he appeared as himself in Broadway Thru A Keyhole (aka Walter Winchell’s Broadway Thru a Keyhole), also featuring Lucille Ball. His voice was heard in the 1949 Lucille Ball film Sorrowful Jones and on the Desilu crime series “The Untouchables” (1959-1964).

The handsome suddenly takes her aside into an alley to avoid the two men stalking them. He tells her he is a Greek working to fund his country’s resistance to the Nazis. Gigi decides to distract the two flatfoots with a flashlight. She conks the men on the head with her shoes. 

GIGI: “I broke my heel on that heel!”  

Fleeing, Gigi and the Greek take refuge in an all-night diner. They both order t-bone steaks - rare with plenty of onions. The man says the money was meant to support the Greek underground and that the two men are Axis agents. He tells Gigi she gets ten percent for her troubles but all Gigi can think about is her t-bone steak!  When the waitress returns to their table, she tells them that she forgot it was "meatless Tuesday" so there’s no steaks! 

Meatless Tuesdays was a wartime initiative to preserve meat supplies to ensure there would be enough for the armed forces.

End of Episode

After the final commercial, Lucille Ball reports that tonight she said more words per minute than any other actress on the series - but spares a few more words to give a pitch to buy War Bonds. 

Lucille Ball appeared through the courtesy of Metro Goldwyn Meyer, producers of The White Cliffs of Dover. 

The film featured future “I Love Lucy” guest star Van Johnson, Norma Varden (Mrs. Benson), and an uncredited ten-year-old Elizabeth Taylor, who later appeared as herself on “Here’s Lucy.” 

Next week Suspense presents “The Walls Came Tumbling Down” starring Keenan Wynn. 

Two years later, in 1946, the Jo Eisenger story was turned into a film by Columbia Pictures starring Lee Bowman, who played George Cugat (later renamed Cooper) in the pilot episode of Lucy’s radio sitcom “My Favorite Husband” (1948). The film also featured Moroni Olsen, who played the Judge in “The Courtroom” (1952). In 1938, Bowman was featured in Next Time I Marry with Lucille Ball. 

#The Ten Grand #Suspense #Radio #Lucille Ball #Joseph Kearns #1944 #Roma Wines #Miss Subways #Subway #Purse #Money #Virginia Radcliffe #Harry Lang #Patrick McGeehan #John McIntire #Jeanette Nolan #Yankee Doodle Dandy #Meatless Tuesdays #Lindy's #NYC #Walter Winchell

[lollipopicecreamcake]

JPN Movie Quick Review

12 SUICIDAL TEENS (2019) |  RATING: 8/10

Stellar cast, interesting characters, and a story that leaves you with a reminder in life. Check out my twitter thread here for more shenanigans and a quick thought on some of my favorite characters in the movie.

MITSU NO AWARE (2016) |  RATING: 7.5/10

Based on a 1959 novel of the same title by Saisei Muro. An old writer with his days limited gets consumed by his fantasies. The flow of the story bends your mind and makes you wonder which is real & which is fantasy. 

It’s always a pleasure to watch Fumi Nikaido no matter what the plot is. I wont deny it that I watched this all because of her. I made a mini thread for this movie here.

RIVER’S EDGE (2018) |  RATING: 8/10

Original story (manga) is written by the same writer behind Helter Skelter (2012). River’s Edge takes you down the unsightly path of young souls trying to live the way they want in a restless world. I made a thread where I compiled excerpts from the original work (manga) which may help to immerse yourself more in the story as the movie tend to be more vague while the manga is more direct.

KASANE (2018) |  RATING: 10/10 LOVE THIS!

Based on a manga of the same title. Kasane is a suspense fantasy which intertwines beauty, talent, and ambition in one beautiful dark story. My favorite performance from Tsuchiya Tao as of date (Nov 2022). I say read the manga after watching because it definitely has more in store. I hope they also make a live action of the remaining story in the manga as it will answer a lot of questions that were left by the movie. Likewise, I have a mini thread here for this gem.

>>>Check this tag for the jp movies and this one for the jp dramas.

#jpnmoviereview #kasane #rivers edge #bitter honey #mitsu no aware #12 suicidal teens #movie #japan #tsuchiya tao #fumi nikaido #review

[f1]

Confusion as Verstappen declared champion after shortened Suzuka race | 2022 F1 season

Formula 1 has declared Max Verstappen has clinched the world championship for a second time in confusing circumstances following today’s Japanese Grand Prix. The driver cast doubt on claims he’d won the world championship after taking victory in today’s Japanese Grand Prix. The race only ran to 28 of the scheduled 53 laps – 52% of the scheduled distance. F1 introduced new rules for 2022 which state reduced points will be awarded if less than 75% of the race distance is completed. However the FIA confirmed full points would be handed out for the race. “The rules regarding the reduced points allocation (article 6.5) only apply in the event of race suspension that cannot be resumed,” an FIA spokesperson told RaceFans in a statement. “Therefore full points are awarded and Max Verstappen is world champion.” Verstappen clinched the championship once it was confirmed his rival Charles Leclerc had been given a five-second time penalty for leaving the track on the final lap, which demoted him to third place. List of Formula 1 drivers’ champions as of 2022 Rank Driver Championships Years 1 Michael Schumacher 7 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 1 Lewis Hamilton 7 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 3 Juan Manuel Fangio 5 1951, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957 4 Alain Prost 4 1985, 1986, 1989, 1993 4 Sebastian Vettel 4 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 6 Jack Brabham 3 1959, 1960, 1966 6 Jackie Stewart 3 1969, 1971, 1973 6 Niki Lauda 3 1975, 1977, 1984 6 Nelson Piquet 3 1981, 1983, 1987 6 Ayrton Senna 3 1988, 1990, 1991 11 Alberto Ascari 2 1952, 1953 11 Jim Clark 2 1963, 1965 11 Graham Hill 2 1962, 1968 11 Emerson Fittipaldi 2 1972, 1974 11 Mika Hakkinen 2 1998, 1999 11 Fernando Alonso 2 2005, 2006 11 Max Verstappen 2 2021, 2022 18 Giuseppe Farina 1 1950 18 Mike Hawthorn 1 1958 18 Phil Hill 1 1961 18 John Surtees 1 1964 18 Denny Hulme 1 1967 18 Jochen Rindt 1 1970 18 James Hunt 1 1976 18 Mario Andretti 1 1978 18 Jody Scheckter 1 1979 18 Alan Jones 1 1980 18 Keke Rosberg 1 1982 18 Nigel Mansell 1 1992 18 Damon Hill 1 1996 18 Jacques Villeneuve 1 1997 18 Kimi Raikkonen 1 2007 18 Jenson Button 1 2009 18 Nico Rosberg 1 2016 This article will be updated Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free 2022 F1 season Browse all 2022 F1 season articles via RaceFans - Independent Motorsport Coverage https://www.racefans.net

#F1 #Confusion as Verstappen declared champion after shortened Suzuka race | 2022 F1 season #Formula 1

[byneddiedingo]

Reinhold Schünzel, Ivan Triesault, and Claude Rains in the final scene of Notorious (Alfred Hitchcock, 1946) Cast: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Leopoldine Konstantin, Louis Calhern, Reinhold Schünzel, Ivan Triesault, Alexis Minotis, Moroni Olsen, E.A. Krumschmidt. Screenplay: Ben Hecht. Cinematography: Ted Tetzlaff. Music: Roy Webb. The critics canonized Vertigo (1958) as the greatest film of all time, but I don't think it's even Alfred Hitchcock's greatest film. That would have to be Notorious, with Rear Window (1954) close behind, and North by Northwest (1959) and maybe Psycho (1960) edging up in the pack. I have a theory that Hitchcock threw himself so whole-heartedly into Notorious because it was begun under the infernal meddling of David O. Selznick, who was forced to sell the project to RKO in order to devote himself full-time to the impossible task of making Duel in the Sun (1946). Hitchcock had just suffered through making Spellbound (1945), with Selznick and Selznick's shrink, May Romm, breathing down his neck throughout the filming, and he must have felt such a great relief at being freed from Selznick's control that he was determined to make Notorious as good as it could be. He succeeded: It's a tight, witty, suspenseful showcase of everything that Hitchcock could do well. It has two or three of his most impressive directorial touches, specifically the two minute, 40 second single-take kissing scene that follows Devlin (Cary Grant) and Alicia (Ingrid Bergman) from room to balcony and back again, and the great crane shot that begins on the balcony of Sebastian's entrance hall and swoops down to the key clutched in Alicia's hand. But technical mastery is only part of the glory of Notorious. It begins, after the sentencing of Alicia's father, with a film noir moment: "bad girl" Alicia entertaining her rather dubious friends as Devlin, whom we see only from behind, watches. And it ends, not with a lovers' clinch, but with the villain being summoned to a talk we know will be very unpleasant. Hitchcock trusts the audience to feel a little bit sorry for Alex Sebastian (Claude Rains) at that moment when the door shuts him inside with his mother and some very angry Nazis. But the whole film is full of masterly touches, including the characteristic concentration on objects like wine bottles and coffee cups and keys, which play almost as important role in the narrative as the actors. Not that the actors are ignored: Hitchcock was one of the few directors* who saw and exploited the dark side of Grant, who effectively lets his mouth grow tense and his eyes grow cold in his first scenes with bad-girl Bergman, so that he can loosen up as they fall in love and then resume the icy tension when Devlin is forced into virtually prostituting Alicia to Sebastian. Hitchcock also invents great business for Leopoldine Konstantin as the sinister Mme. Sebastian, such as the wonderful moment when, awakened by her son with the bad news that Alicia is a spy, she sits up in bed and calmly lights a cigarette before getting down to business. I also love that when Devlin comes to confer with his boss, Prescott, over Alicia's plight, Hitchcock has the usually debonair Louis Calhern stretched out in bed insouciantly eating cheese and crackers. In short, Notorious is a showcase for everything Hitchcock had learned in his first 20 years of moviemaking, as well as a demonstration of the great things to come. When Alicia overhears the argument between Sebastian and his mother, it's a foreshadowing of Marion Crane's hearing the argument between Norman and Mrs. Bates. *The others would be Howard Hawks in Only Angels Have Wings (1939) and George Cukor, who was the first to glimpse Grant's darkness in Sylvia Scarlett (1935), but I think Hitchcock exploited it best.

#Notorious #Alfred Hitchcock #Reinhold Schünzel #Ivan Triesault #Claude Rains

[gregmckinney1]

The History Of Chevrolet Pickups

Chevrolet pickups marked 100 years in 2018, and over 85 million trucks have been produced in the past century. Let’s take a look at some classic Chevrolet pickups to see their evolution over the years.

The Beginning of Chevrolet Pickup History

Superior Trucks: 1918-1929

Chevy released its first truck in 1918, the Chevy Model 490, and was inspired by vehicles used in plants to move parts and pieces across the facilities. The 1918 Series 490 was super primitive and was sold as a chassis with just a frame and a basic seat. The engine was a basic 2.8-liter 4-cylinder good for 30 horsepower or less.

A New Era: 1929-1936

In 1929 Chevrolet introduced its International Series LD. In 1931, Chevrolet started producing factory-built pickups. The Independence Series had four body styles available: a pickup, panel, sedan delivery, and canopy. In 1936, the first-generation pickups came to an end with the next engine update for Chevrolet trucks.

Post World War II: 1937-1946

In 1937, Chevrolet pickups were equipped with a 78-horsepower engine. In 1938 the company introduced the Chevrolet Half-Ton truck featuring a new redesigned vertical grille and front bumper along with swept fenders.

In 1946, after World War II, Chevy produced a full line of trucks ranging from light duty to heavy duty. However, these trucks were only in production until 1947, when Chevrolet launched a completely redesigned line of pickups known as the “Advance Design” trucks.

Advance Design Trucks: 1947-1954

Debuting in 1947, the Advance Design pickups sported a completely new look with a five-bar horizontal grille. Beneath the hood was a 216.5-cubic inch Thrift Master overhead-valve six-cylinder engine capable of producing 90 horsepower.

In 1954 the trucks featured a brand-new grille, steering wheel, instrument panel, parking lights, and a one-piece windshield. The engine increased to 235.5-cubic inches with 112 horsepower.

Task Force: 1955-1959

In 1955, Chevrolet released the new “Task Force” models that included a new small block V8 engine. The Chevrolet 3124 Series Cameo Carrier had a new power steering and power brakes, and a 12-volt electrical system. The small block V8 engine displaced 265 cubic inches and 162 horsepower with a two-barrel carburetor. The small block was enlarged to 283 cubic inches in 1957, with ratings starting at 185 horsepower.

Evolution Of Modern Trucks    

Chevy C/K Series 1960-1966 

The 1960 redesign marked the introduction of the C/K designations for Chevrolet. “C” was for 2-wheel drive models and “K” was for 4-wheel drive models. There was a more sophisticated suspension design providing a more car-like ride.

Chevy C/K Series: 1967-1972 

The 1967-1972 Chevrolet and GMC trucks were named “Action Line.” Most pickup models in this generation were built with coil spring rear suspension. All the 1967-1972 four-wheel drive trucks had leaf springs on both axles.

Chevy C/K: 1973-1986 

For the 1973 Chevrolet and GMC trucks, testing was done in a wind tunnel and designed for better aerodynamics. The wheelbase of these models was extended and a dual rear wheel option was offered on one-ton pickups.

Chevy C/K Series (GMT400): 1988-1998 

From 1990-1993, a performance model called 454SS had a 454ci V8, a sport suspension, and quick ratio steering. A turbo-diesel was also made available beginning in 1992.

In 1995, Vortec V8s debuted with high-flow cylinder heads, roller valve lifters, new camshaft, and higher compression for increased power and efficiency.

Chevy Silverado (GMT800): 1999-2007

General Motors dropped the C/K designations for 1999. They chose Silverado for Chevrolet and Sierra for GMC, referring to the new platform as GMT800. Just before the next generation (GMT900) was released for the 2007 model year, GM began selling outgoing GMT800 models under the name "Silverado Classic."

Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra (GMT900): 2007-2018

GMT900 series pickups are the most popular for businesses with employees that drive more than 100,000+ miles. These pickups are considered the most reliable Silverados and Sierras that GM has ever produced.

The series has two available V8 engines were equipped with Active Fuel Management (AFM). This is a feature that deactivated four cylinders when the engine wasn't under load.

GMC Canyon & Colorado 

Chevrolet also produced a smaller pickup truck called Colorado also known as the S10 before 2004. The GMC Canyon and Colorado became standalone trucks, with the first generation produced from 2004-2012.

In 2018, Chevrolet produced a Centennial Special Edition Colorado alongside the Silverado. The celebratory model featured a 3.6L DOHC V6 engine capable of producing 308 horsepower and 275 lb.-ft. of torque.

From the first Chevy truck in 1918 to the new 2018 Silverado and Colorado Centennial editions, Chevy has come a long way from where it started so many years ago and there is a continued popularity of its older designs.

Greg McKinney Mineola Texas