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Two Perpetually Broke Geo Dudes Hike Up Dragonspine for the Deceptively Believable Commission Worth 500,000 Mora (Part III)

The Ordo Favonius have a whole lot to answer for once they finally wrap their heads around how Itto and Zhongli clowned a legitimate force. Somewhere, Diluc is smugly grinning into his glass of grape juice.

Part I, Part II

As it stands, Itto and Zhongli sit underneath the kiosk at a bit of a self-induced impasse, caught in between the reality of what they had done and the lack of a commission that the both of them can agree with. If one was to recap from the previous installment of this roller-coaster ride, it can simply be summarized as such: They tried diplomacy and diplomacy failed. Twice.

Itto: (thoughtfully) You know, I kinda get what Diluc was talking about now.

Zhongli: (turns to him, numbly) About what?

Itto: So you know how he's always like 'Knights of Favonius, always so bad at their jobs' and stuff like that, right?

Zhongli: (nods once, distressed) Mhm?

Itto: Well, the knights here kinda suck. Like, really suck. What kind of guy who's a 'knight' or whatever just runs away like that? (snorts) Not any knight that has any sorta pride anyway.

Zhongli: (exasperated) Itto. (lets out an uncharacteristic noise of worrying frustration) This is the fifth time you've assaulted a public officer this month.

Itto had best hope that Shinobu is well-versed in Mondstadt's criminal law. And yes, Zhongli still thinks he himself hasn't done anything wrong.

Itto: (defensively) Well, then maybe he shouldn't have done that to me! If anything, he's in the wrong for trying to arrest us for no reason!

Zhongli: (rubs his temples) That's not the point! More will come and actually arrest you!

Itto: (scoffs) So? They can try to arrest me. They couldn't even if they wanted to! In fact, they could bring their whole force and it still wouldn't be enough to take me down! (crosses his arms) Besides, the guys back over in Inazuma City would give me more of a fair fight than the 'Ordo Favonius' or whatever ever could.

Zhongli: (facepalms) (wearily) We were supposed to simply pay a debt . . .

Itto: (lightly shakes Zhongli's shoulders assuredly) Come on, we still can! In fact, we'll settle this mora thing right here and now!

Itto grabs a commission with the number '5000' on it and shows it to a genuinely relieved Zhongli.

Zhongli: (scans the title) 'Maintenance'? (nods) This will do.

Itto: (brightens) Okay then! (turns to Katheryne) We'll take this one.

Katheryne: (looks at the both of them carefully) You seem up to it, but your companion there . . .

Itto: Pfft! (boastfully) Gramps over here is as tough as nails and almost as tough as me! We'll be fine, no need to worry about us!

Zhongli: Yes. (formally) We hereby accept this commission and will do it to its completion. The contract is set.

Katheryne: Alright then. (hands them a map of the general area along with other documents) (automatically) Farewell, and thank you for supporting the Adventurers' Guild. (pauses) And good luck!

Itto: (salutes) Thanks! (nudges Zhongli) Ready to go?

Zhongli: (lightly pats Itto's shoulder) (strained) Sure. (to himself) The sooner we leave the city gates, the better our chances of actually completing our commission.

The two of them make their way towards the open gate, acknowledging Swan and Lawrence as if one of them didn't just embed a leading officer into a stone building moments before. They make it a ways over the bridge before the next problem arises. As if it was going to be easy going forward.

Timmie: Hey!

Zhongli: Hmm? (looks at the scattered feathers on the ground then back at the kid) What is it?

Timmie: You scared my pigeons away! (stomp foot with anger) You big, stupid, meanies always scare my friends away! (looks Itto in the eyes, indignant with tears)

Itto: (scratches the back of his head awkwardly) Ahh, sorry kid. I didn't mean to scare your birds away, but-

Timmie: (sniffles) You're . . . you're sorry? (looks to where the pigeons flew off) (starts to cry in earnest)

Zhongli: . . . (to himself) Help.

Contrary to popular belief, Zhongli is not naturally good with children. Hell, he's not even that good at passing himself off as human sometimes. So here, he is presented with the opportunity to watch a master at work.

Itto: (hisses under his breath) Crap. (quickly, but as gently as he can manage) Hey, hey kid, don't cry! (crouches to Timmie's level) I mean, it's not like the pigeons won't come back at some point, right?

Timmie: (sadly, still crying) I know . . . but . . .

Itto: You miss 'em, right?

Timmie: (nods, sniffling)

Itto: (somewhat exaggerated) Well, of course ya do! They're your friends. And since they're your friends, they probably miss you too!

Timmie: (sniffles) Really? (skeptically) Well, Mommy says that they won't be scared of me if I love them, but they can love me too?

Itto: (nods enthusiastically) Yep! And since they all love you so much, they'd probably hate to see you all upset like this, right?

Timmie: (nods) Uh huh. (sniffles again and starts wiping his tears)

Itto: (encouraging) There you go. (lightly ruffles Timmie's hair and gets up) Now I know this isn't making up for much of anything, but I really am sorry about scaring 'em off. In fact, here! (hands him a small sucker) Who knows, maybe they like candy, huh?

Timmie: (laughs a little at that) It's okay, mister. Just . . . try not to scare them away next time?

Itto: (salutes) Absolutely! And that’s- (winks) a promise from the one and oni! Tell your friends I said hi, okay?

Timmie: (smiles) Okay, mister! Bye!

Itto: (waves) Yup, see ya around. (makes his way towards Zhongli)

Zhongli: (blinks slowly as he meets Itto in stride) So-

Itto: (cuts him off) It's no problemo, Gramps! (grins) As long as you're with me, I've got your back.

Zhongli: (gratefully) Thank you.

They almost make it to the other side of the bridge before a retinue of knights pour over the bridge and then stop, making a gap between the two of them and the company. Timmie managed to make himself scarce seconds beforehand.

Knight #1: (shrill) There they are! (points in their direction) They're the ones who did it!

Itto: (groans loudly) By the Archons. (to Zhongli) We can't catch a break with these guys!

Zhongli: (eye twitches slightly) For once, I find that I am beginning to agree with you on this.

Knight #3: (marches a bit closer and bellows) If you come with us now the punishment will not be as severe, but if you do resist, we are authorized to use heavy force to apprehend you!

Zhongli: (exhales deeply, rubbing his temples)

Itto: (at the knight) Hey, what gives?! We just want to finish our commission-

In this instance, before both sides would engage, an icy and rather ticked-off presence makes itself known on the side of the bridge that teased freedom and the continuation of sloppily laid-out plans. For you see, the devil works hard, but Eula Lawrence works that much harder.

Eula: Halt! What is the meaning of all of this commotion? (snappish) Quickly.

Knight #3: (coughs into his fist) Ah, Captain Eula! (gestures in Itto and Zhongli's direction) These criminals have yet to be apprehended as they keep resisting arrest for a multitude of crimes.

Itto: (yells over him) That is not true! (to Eula) Look lady, I don't know who you are, but these guys obviously have the wrong idea! We're innocent!

Zhongli: (drily) You were innocent before you threw one of them into a wall.

Knight #3: (confirming nod) The officer has yet to wake up from the barrage.

Itto: . . . okay, maybe that part is true, but you can't get me over that because he made the move first! (to Zhongli) Whose side are you even on here, huh?!

Eula: Ah, I see the situation now. (raises her voice) Hark, vagabonds! If you will not go peacefully, then I shall have to deal with you myself. (summons her claymore) Prepare yourselves, lest you are unacquainted to the world of hurt you may find yourselves subject to if you resist.

Itto: (growls and turns to face Eula) You can try, but I ain't going nowhere. (stomps his foot, causing a small quake on the bridge)

Knights: (nervous muttering and shuffling)

Zhongli: (steps in front of Itto) (to Eula) I give you my sincerest apologies in advance, but we do not have the time for this. The more time that passes, the less time that we have to settle this pressing matter. (with authority) So we will be going now.

Itto: (confused) Wha- hey! If she wants a fight, she's getting one-

Zhongli: (firmly) Itto. The quicker we finish this (holds out the commission), the quicker we can be done with it and move on. (emphasized) Please.

Itto: (begins to protest, but uncharacteristically relents)

Zhongli: (with a finality more for himself than anyone else) Excuse my bluntness, but if you will not get out of our way, then I will simply move you out of the way.

Eula: (pauses, then scoffs) And who are you to be telling me as such with whatever authority you think you have? (lifts her nose) The audacity! (prepares to fight) No matter, because you'll be soon taken care of anyway.

Zhongli: (gravely nods) Very well.

The instant Zhongli had made it up in his mind to choose violence for the sake of his self-induced contract, he spreads out his arms, a visible force of elemental energy rippling off of him in waves and sending the knights tumbling down to the ground.

Eula stood fast, using her claymore lodged unceremoniously in between the cobblestone even as her body rocked and roiled with the sheer force pressed upon her body.

And, perhaps for the first time in his life, Itto is rendered speechless.

Knights: (groaning in pain on the ground)

Zhongli: (nods) I commend you for still standing after that. Not many can.

Eula: (hisses under her breath) Egad! (grits her teeth and pulls her claymore out of the cobblestone, breathing heavily) Well met, good sir! In other circumstances, I would acknowledge you and cross blades, but unfortunately, there is vengeance to be had, and I shall have it! (springs forward with her burst)

Zhongli: (exclaims) Solidify!

Some time after what happens next, Eula would simply remark that it was a misstep on her part and that under different circumstances, things would have come out to be much more decisive on either end.

In a twist that no one in Mondstadt could have ever seen coming, a pillar hewn of solid stone materialized not even five feet from it's caster's person. The impact of solid Geo meeting the burst as it detonated deafened everyone present save for Zhongli and Itto.

Eula, on the other hand, was violently struck in the sternum and the ribcage with the tip of the stele, the pillar springing up on the side and effectively catapulting her body up and over the side of the bridge, a giant splash indicating where she had landed.

Zhongli: (exhales) Well. (turns to Itto and says plainly) I understand that we may be in even more legal trouble now, but it couldn't be helped given the present situation. (claps the dust off of his hands) Shall we go?

Itto: (jaw still open in shock) (drawn-out exhalation)

Zhongli: (confused) Itto?

Itto: (clamps his jaw shut and begins to walk onto the path beyond the bridge)

Zhongli: (hums and meets him in step)

The two of them take a right on the main road, the sun already peaked and lazily making its way to the horizon. The two of them walked in a silence that was foreign to them as both would usually fill the uncharacteristic lack of noise with their musings and thoughts. At least until Itto finally breaks it.

Itto: (whips his head towards him) Holy smokes, Gramps! (directly in his face) That was seriously awesome! (grins widely) I mean, you are kinda awesome . . . sometimes, but woooo this was something else!

Zhongli: (blinks, startled) Wha-

Itto: (grabs him by the shoulders and shakes him) You never told me that Geo Vision holders could do any of that! The way that you went all (imitates quaking) and then (imitates pillar) and everything! That was seriously badass! (suddenly frowns) Hey, are you holding out on me or somethin'? (whines) Dammit, Gramps, I thought we were bros!

Zhongli: I- (coughs awkwardly) Firstly-

Itto: (leans that much closer into Zhongli's face) Teach me everything you know.

Zhongli: (raises his hands to Itto's shoulders and shakes them once) Arataki Itto.

Itto: (suddenly stops) Oh! (steps away and places his hands on the side guiltily) Sorry, but it was really cool-

Zhongli: (puts his open palms up) Oh no, don't apologize for that. (fondly, but firmly) It gladdens me to see you so excited, but please-

Itto: (perks up a bit) I get it, I get it, but still-

Zhongli: (laughs breathily) I don't mind your physical affections at all Itto, but a warning in advance would set me at ease.

Itto: (nods) Got it. Totally gonna remember that, shove it into my brain and make it stick, got it. (coughs into his fist) Anyway-

While the two of them struck up a lively conversation for the next few hours, they took a wrong turn on the fork that would've pointed them to Dragonspine provided they took a right instead of a left, leading them into the village of Springvale.

Itto: -and we're finally . . . here? (looks around) Huh. I don't see any mountains. Mondstadters are weird.

Zhongli: (turns to Dragonspine in the distance) (turns back to Itto) I have seen many a strange thing in my lifetime, but I am certain that this small village isn't Dragonspine.

Itto: (nods) Yeah. Besides, it isn't really that cold.

Zhongli: Well, while we're here, we might as well take the opportunity to understand this commission a bit more. (takes out the commission) Come, I'll find us both a place to sit.

They find a place to sit underneath the structure near Brook's residence.

Itto: (whines) Ugh, Gramps! Couldn't you have found us another place to sit? (stomach growls) All I can smell are those steaks . . .

Zhongli: (sighs) I understand, but- (stomach growls louder) (sighs) It is a shame that we do not have the funds for some food.

Itto: (groans loudly) (braces his hands on his knees, hearing the sound of mora in his pocket) (smile) Hey!

Zhongli: Hmm?

Itto: (pulls out his moneybag) We've still got somethin'!

Zhongli: (surprised) Well, that was genuinely unexpected. (small smile) Shall we satisfy our appetites?

The same mora that was supposed to be left at the Good Hunter was instead used for Brook's steaks at the discounted price of 750 mora for two. The steaks were good and served to replenish them as they finally decided to read the fine print of the commission they had grabbed.

Zhongli: (head hanging low in his hands) We were scammed, Itto.

Itto: (protests) How? All we gotta do is check on some beacons, kill a boar for meat, find some teeth, and then we're done!

Zhongli: (lifts his head up to glare at him) For the price of 5000 mora? Only 5000 mora? (shakes his head) It is a rather terrible idea to attempt this commission for such a small sum.

Itto: (shrugs) I mean, I guess so. 5000's what we need, isn't it?

Zhongli: (looks up shamefully) And to think that I actually obligated myself to make that contract in the first place . . .

Itto: (nudges his body) Come on, Gramps, it's easy-peasy and kinda interesting! Besides, you'll be able to say that you climbed to the top of Dragonspine, eh? (boastfully) Arataki 'Conqueror of Dragonspine' Itto does have a nice ring to it after all.

Zhongli: (sighs) I suppose. Now to see about the remainder of what the commission says . . .

Itto: (looms over his shoulder to see)

"Upon the completion of this commission and the retrieval of the items requested, the adventurers shall be allowed to keep 25% of any treasures and valuables (i.e. coin, gems, ores, crystals) they may happen to find, any spoils from monsters and beasts they may encounter, as well as . . ."

Zhongli & Itto: " . . . the additional sum of 500,000 mora."

Itto: (looks at Zhongli, dumbfounded) Did . . . did you read that too?

Zhongli: (looks at Itto, also rendered dumbfounded) I . . . yes, yes I did.

Itto: (mutters, shocked) 500,000 mora . . . (laughs a little)

Zhongli: (tries to hold back his snorts as his shoulders shake) Yes . . . well that commission makes sense now . . .

Itto: (shoots up) (eardrum-breaking shriek) 500,000 MORA!! (laughs freely with pure bliss)

Zhongli: (gives in and genuinely laughs along with Itto) (joyfully) 500,000! And to think I was so obtuse because of a few zeroes- (starts to cackle with glee)

Itto: (puts both of his hands up) Put 'em here, Gramps!

Zhongli: (gets up and gladly gives him the high-five)

Itto: (grabs one of his hands and pulls him in, squeezing tightly while spinning them around, still laughing) I can't believe it!

Zhongli: (returns the hug enthusiastically, laughing too hard to speak)

After they collapsed onto the ground in a wheezing, laughing heap, they promptly used the rest of Itto's 4000 mora to haggle two long coats, a giant backpack, and some basic supplies and foodstuffs out of the general store as well as a night's rest at the local inn.

The next day early in the morning, they left Springvale and in a matter of a few hours, made it down the road that led up to Dragonspine, easily taking care of the hilichurls on the bridge, and now stand at the edge of its base.

Zhongli: It seems that we have arrived at our destination. (blinks as a snowflake falls onto his nose, musing) How interesting, that even at the height of the summer, the mount remains cold and covered with snow . . .

Itto: (also musing mischievously) Yeah, you can pretty much have unlimited snowball fights here . . .

Zhongli: (without missing a beat) Do so, and I will not hesitate to call upon you the Wrath of the Rock.

Itto: (raises his palms in surrender) Alright, Gramps, geez! (mutters) Way to spoil the fun before it even starts.

Zhongli: (nods) Hmph. There shall be plenty of time for such frivolous things after we finish this commission and pay the Good Hunter back.

Itto: (rubs his hands in anticipation) Alright! (points at the mount and declares) You better bring your A-game, Dragonspine, because Arataki 'Numero Uno' Itto is gonna kick your ass! (pauses) Oh, and my buddy here will absolutely rock your shit! Literally!

Zhongli: (pinches the bridge of his nose)

Itto: (to Zhongli, excited) Let's go! (speedily walks eagerly ahead)

Zhongli: (smiles as he meets him in stride) Onward and upward.

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Yeah, I decided that Timmie had suffered at the hands of the fandom for long enough. Keep scrolling. His backstory is depressing and once the bomb drops that his daddy's dead, what the hell is he gonna do? Y'all clown on an orphan just to showcase your built characters. For shame.

For the gear they grabbed, Zhongli has the map and his coat reaches below his knees. Imagine that Itto's coat isn't big enough to button up. So yes, he still has his chest out. He is also the designated pack person, so he has everything else, including the giant backpack. Think Klee's in proportion to her body except for a bit smaller. And the only argument that I can offer for Itto's characterization here is this: HE 👏 HAS 👏 THE 👏 MOTHER 👏 FUCKING 👏 RANGE.

There's a lot happening here as this is the longest installment that I currently have for this series of mine. I don't know when this series is gonna end because all I know is that I'm having a goddamn blast. It's over when it decides it's over. May Barbatos have mercy on Dragonspine's wig, because it is guaranteed to get snatched and fly to Celestia.

(inspired by the aforementioned commentary concerning this topic and this collection of headcanons)

#500000 mora is 500000 mora #long post #arataki itto #zhongli #katheryne #timmie #knights of favonius #eula #brook #the adventurer's guild #springvale #ordo favonius #dragonspine #mondstadt #diluc harem au

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mikesfilmtalk · 9 days

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The Pig The Snake And The Pigeon: Taiwanese Drama

The Pig the Snake and the Pigeon, is a Taiwanese drama currently tearing things up on Netflix. Writer/director Ching-Po Wong takes us on a pretty complex roller coaster ride in this tale of criminals in an overly populated criminal underworld. Okay, so it is subtitled A word of warning here, this Taiwanese offering is subtitled. This is going to turn a good number of folks off. *Side note: To…

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#Ching-Po Wong #Ethan Juan #Invitation Only #Netflix #review #Taiwan #World Cinema

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susanhaley1111 · 24 days

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Friday, 4/4/2024 Stone Mtn to Pigeon Forge, TN 290 miles I 75 to I 40.

This was an eventful trip. We missed a turn to go around Atlanta and ended up going through Atlanta. The roads looked OK on the map but were narrow and had a low clerance bridge on the sides. We were OK through the center, thank goodness. Dana was very stressed and angry that I was not helping navigte therefore missing the exit. I was then very stressed about his stress. He took a wrong turn into a Dollar General, he tried to pull a u-turn and jack knifed and broke the rear cab window. That was the icing on this f...ing cake.

There were so many campgrounds to choose from but this little park is quiet and small.

Our plans are to visit Dollywood and see some dinner shows.Dana was here when the kids were little and enjoyed it. It was quite a shock for him to see the town now. It has grown tremendously with some crazy looking buildings trying to outdo the competition. There are attractions on their roofs and sides. There are at least 8 dinner shows available. Dana decided on Hatfields and McCoys. The food was decent, and the show was cute. We also went to Dolly's Stampede. The food was similar, but this had well trained horses and riders. The stables looked very nice.

Our visit to Dollywood was 2 days for 1 ticket price. We went there on Monday and back on Wednesday. There were some good live acts with music and singing. They were quite fun. There are many roller coasters which did not interest us.

An American Eagle sanctuary is present with dozens of unreleasable Eagles. There is also a show with birds of prey which was fun. They had a Turkey Buzzard and tiny owls and a Peregrine Falcon. They all had eye injuries which prevented their release.

We took the dogs to the onsite kennel the first day, and they seemed fine. We visited and walked them twice while there. Unfortunately, Monday night , Jake developed diarrhea,which kept us up most of the night while taking turns. We had him with us the next day, and he improved with rice and metronidazole. Millie was fine.

One day we went on a car ride to Cades Cove, an 11 mile one way paved road through the Smokey Mtns. It was very pretty but not unlike NH. There were tons of Rhododendrons but not in bloom. We saw lots of beautiful Dogwood trees , Azaleas and bulbsin bloom, and they are beautiful.

This area is clearly T- rump territory with 2 stores just for T- rump 24 merchandise.

We spent some time going to Gatlinburg. It was a rainy day, so we did not get out, but it is a cute village in a steep valley. The area is known for artists of various types. We could easily spend some time here.

We did a little shopping but were ready to leave after a week.

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if-you-fan-a-fire · 6 months

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"STOLE THREE AUTOS IN SPACE OF ONE WEEK," Toronto Star. November 5, 1913. Page 3. ---- John Has Craze for Joyriding, and Kept One a Whole Day. ---- A STOLEN BICYCLE ---- John is growing so fast that there Isn't anything left to make brain with. He is taller than his father now, and is only thirteen. And while his craze for joy-riding might lead him to Invent automobiles ten years from now, just at present the only message he receives from his undeveloped brain is that he wants one. And he takes it until he is tired of it. He took three last week, one of which he kept for a whole day, while the frantic ex-owner raged the streets in company with all the detective force available. This morning John appeared in the Juvenile Court in company with his elaborate and distinctly above College street family. He grinned sheepishly and owned that he didn't really want to keep the cars, and was quite sorry that the owners had been so upset over the matter. He is to undergo a psychological examination, to see if something can be done either to induce his fast-lengthening body to wait for his head, or to hurry his head along.

Stole Bike at Y. M. C. A. Johnny and Jimmy don't know what is going to happen to them for stealing a bicycle, as Bill, who was with them, has a convenient attack of in- disposition. When he recovers they will reappear from the Shelter. Jimmy has a broad, shining forehead and wide ears, and under very favorable circumstances might be reasonably honest, but under his own environment promises to give employment to the Juvenile Court until he graduates to Col. Denison's pathetic class of pottery, broken at civilization's wheel.

"We tooked it from the Y. M. C. A.." confessed Johnny. "We had it for a week."

Inasmuch as the owner discovered the theft and did not report the thieves to the detectives, through some misguided sense of kindness, the damage done to the wheel in the attempt to alter its personal features, will have to be borne in silence by him.

Hadn't Seen Pigeons. Thomas was present again, with smiling face, and denied any knowledge of the stolen pigeons; then admitted seeing them; then carrying them for the boy who stole them, and by that time the judge reached for his pen. Poor little red-faced chap, with six small brothers and sisters, his life is a sort of roller-boller-coaster of being in the court for stealing and being let out on probation.

"Is he much bother to you?" 'they asked his mother.

"No, sir. He isn't any bother."

"Are you easily bothered?" "

"No, sir, that I am not."

And that was the situation in a nutshell. Mother has two of her youngest sick with croup, and Tommy avoids the stuffy little home whenever possible. The east end probation officer will undertake to mother Tommy until such time as he can feel his wobbly little feet growing straighter under him.

[The first story is definitely referring to the case of Denton Garfield - the juvenile court was supposed to be 'secret' and not publish the real names of accused, but that happened here.]

#toronto #juvenile court #car theft #car thief #juvenile delinquency #youth delinquency #bicycle theft theft #bicycle thief #life of the automobile #life of the bicycle #crime and punishment in canada #history of crime and punishment in canada #joyriding

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travelinbaku · 4 months

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tilbageidanmark · 7 months

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Movies I watched this Week # 147 (Year 3/Week 43):

Loro ("Them"), my 7th decadent film by Paolo Sorrentino, the breakneck, modern-day Fellini. An epic, outrageous, over-the-top look into the outlandish life of charismatic billionaire king Silvio Berlusconi. MTV-style music video of power, sex, ultimate corruption and unlimited money. A sprawling saga of a modern day Citizen Kane, promiscuous, charming and greedy. As well as a young pimp who runs an escort service, and supplies him with a harem of girls.

I love noticing chronological symmetry in movies, for example, at the exact middle of the movie (starting at 1:11), there’s this central, electrifying scene of a telephone sales pitch, even better than DiCaprio selling 40,000 penny stock shares at 'The wolf of Wall Street'. Between serving as a prime minister and serving time, Tony Servillo's Berlusconi, the greatest salesman in Italy, is in a funk, and he needs to find his groove again. So late at night he opens a telephone book at random and calls some old lady from a listing, and in 6 minutes, he sells her an overpriced apartment that have not even been built yet. I wish I could find an isolated clip of that scene somewhere. Bellissimo!

And just today, I read about the real Berlusconi’s need to accumulate, his vast, 25,000 item art collection!

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"Fugayzi, fugazi. It's a whazy. It's a woozie. It's fairy dust..."

So - because of the scene above - I had to stop everything I do, and indulge, one more time with Scorsese's The wolf of Wall Street. A similarly decadent, excessive, cocaine-fueled roller coaster ride of money and addiction. With judge Fran Lebowitz, Spike Jonze as Dwayne, the broker above, and of course Palm Spring's Cristin Milioti as the first wife.

So far I’ve seen only about half of Scorsese’s 42 full features, so after ‘Flower moon’ I’m going to deep dive, and watch all the ones I’ve missed.

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Another film I’ve been re-watching over and over, Paweł Pawlikowski's heartbreaking romance Cold War. When I saw it the first time, I thought it was very complex (maybe I was stoned), but it's actually extremely simple, accessible and direct. Joanna Kulig's ethereal beauty and the powerful life force of her character 'Zula' are unforgettable. 10/10.

[Waiting for his next film, The island, with Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara.]

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John le Carré X 3:

🍿 Errol Morris's most recent documentary, The Pigeon Tunnel, a lengthy conversation with the fascinating writer le Carré. Based on his auto-biography of the same name. It's mostly about deceit and betrayals, as well as his tortured relationship with his larger-than-life conman father, "Ronnie". Lots of elaborate re-enactments, staged and fanciful. My best friend Danny (RIP) used to be an avid le Carré reader and fan.

🍿 First watch: The masterful The spy who came in from the cold. The first classic film adaptation and based on his spectacularly successful debut novel. Double and triple crossing in the dark days of the cold War. It was supposed to be the Anti-James Bond, and established a prolific genre of 'Flawed Spies', "a bunch of seedy squalid bastards like me, little men, drunkards, queers, henpecked husbands, civil servants playing 'Cowboys and Indians' to brighten their rotten little lives." Magnificent Richard Burton play.

[I also have to dig in and do a Martin Ritt marathon one day!]

🍿 Tinker, tailor, soldier, spy (the 2011 film, not the Alec Guinness TV series): A slow, melancholic and perfectly atmospheric thriller, with an all-star cast (Including a cameo of le Carré himself! Photo Above). Gary Oldman's vacant gaze got me to want watching his complete filmography. Also, it's funny how many movies open or end with Charles Trenet's La Mer!

Superb! 9/10.

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2 horror films from British director Steve McQueen:

🍿 While waiting for his latest ‘Occupied City’, I caught his horrifying directorial debut Hunger from 2008. A re-telling of the 1981 Irish Hunger Strike, where 10 IRA volunteers starved themselves to death, as a protest against the British government. It is told from inside the prison cells. Very few films were able to transfer the horror and hopelessness of being abused by ruthless authorities like this one.

And in the middle of this gruesome narrative, there's an astounding scene, unbroken and shot with a static camera on Bobby Sands and a priest who came to see him, talking that lasts for 17 minutes. Simply amazing.

Best and most chilling film experience of the week.

Like Norm McDonald used to say (about Hitler): 'The more I learn about Margaret Thatcher, the more I don't care for her'.

🍿 Western Deep, a 2002 short, an near-abstract poem about the workers / slaves who work at the world's deepest gold mine in South Africa. Dark, jarring and claustrophobic. 1/10.

[Now that I've seen McQueen's 4 features, I have to move on to his 'Small Axe' television anthology.]

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My first 2 films by Romanian Cristian Mungiu:

🍿 His latest contemplative drama R.M.N. is set in a backwater multi-ethnic village in Transylvania, where long-simmering tensions erupt over questions of national identity, globalization, prejudices and xenophobia. It opens with pig slaughtering, and ends with an old man who hangs himself in the forest. It's harsh, and coarse, and repressive. But it's told in a sublime style. And in the middle of all the ugliness and misogyny, a woman practices her cello by playing Yumeji's haunting theme from 'In the mood for love'. 9/10.

🍿 So I finally also saw his highly-acclaimed 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days from 2007, considered as 'one of the greatest films of the 21 century'. But the depressing story of a desperate young woman who's trying to obtain an illegal abortion in the last dark days of communist Romania, was as pleasant as a visit to Nicolae Ceaușescu's dungeon: Dingy, stressfully-ugly and miserable.

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“…Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?…”

Airplane!, another re-watch of this classic evergreen - the No. 1 modern American comedy on most lists? With cameos by Ethel Merman, young Mike Ehrmantraut and James Howe, one of the most prolific character actors of all time, as a Japanese general committing Harakiri. Isn't it strange that the guy who played Ted Striker never had a career in Hollywood after that?

Maybe it's time for Edgar Wright to re-make 'Airplane 2024!'?

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5 more by female directors:

🍿 Elaine May's Mikey and Nicky, a dark dialogue-rich, two-person crime drama about old friendship and betrayal over one long night in Philadelphia. John Cassavetes is a small-time hood with a contract out on his life. And Peter Falk is his lifelong friend who may or may not be trying to help him escape his fate. A nuanced portrayal of fragile masculinity.

🍿 The royal hotel, my second film by Australian Kitty Green, and also starring Julia Garner, playing another powerless young woman suffering male abuse and exploitation (after 'The Assistant'). Two young backpackers take a job at an outback bar, in "the middle of nowhere". A scary, ominous thriller with escalating threats and an uncomfortable sense of mortal danger. Too unpleasant for me - 4/10.

🍿 Bus Girl is the first film directed by Jessica Henwick, who plays the 2nd girl in 'The Royal Hotel'. A cute little culinary fantasy, shot entirely on a cell phone. 6/10.

🍿 Aurora’s Sunrise, my second Armenian film (after ‘The colour of pomegranates’). An adult animated feature about the Albanian genocide, through the eyes of a real life young woman, who survived the hellish years, and escaped to America, where she became celebrated Hollywood star in 1919, when she played herself in 'Carnival of souls'.

Ethnic cleansing, mass murder, exterminations, cruelty and hatred ... Armenians, Jews, Palestinians, Uygurs, American Indians, Tutsis... It's always the same fucking thing!

(Via).

🍿 Affairs of the Art, a British-Canadian craziness by Joanna Quinn, nominated in 2021 for best animated short. Spectacular and surrealistic visuals about a 59-year-old lady, a zany artist at heart, and her fully-eclectic family. Very Roald Dahl. 9/10.

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On the fringe, a recent Spanish social drama with Penélope Cruz. Stressful and depressive story about folks that are being evicted from their homes. Focus on grey, marginalized and helpless people, ground up by bureaucracy, nickel and dimed by poverty, lack of time and resources is a tough watch. Especially when the story is not wrapped up with optimism or a happy end. 6/10.

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“I’m glad we had this conversation…”

Viking, an alternative, "indie" science fiction allegory, scientifically naive, and featuring low-low tech and drama. An odd, simulated Canadian proximation. In spite of mirroring some scenes from '2001' and 'The Shining', it's not close to either one. Meh. 2/10.

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"Kill the wabbit!"

Chuck Jones's What's Opera, Doc?, considered to be the greatest animated short film of all time. A 7 minutes riff on Wagner's Nibelung and Disney's Fantasia, and the first cartoon short to be selected for preservation for the National Film Registry. With Mel Blanc and Elmer Fudd.

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... No fellow could ignore / The little girl next door / She sure looked sweet in her first evening gown / Now there's a charge for what she used to give for free ...

"Today, I learned" that satirist & mathematician Tom Lehrer is still alive, at ninety five! He was extremely popular in the 60's and basically retired in 1972. Also, that [like Jonas Salk] he transferred all the songs he ever recorded to the public domain - "For the greater good!"

In 1967, he recorded his excellent Copenhagen concert for posterity. Delightful!

2 extras: I got it from Agnes (which is about the spread of VD), and Bergman's actor Lars Ekborg’s singing I Tom Lehrers vackra värld in Swedish.

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The Insurrectionist next door, my first documentary by Alexandra Pelosi, Nancy's daughter. She was trying to humanize about a dozen individuals who participate in the January 6 attack, by befriending them and their their families, and by allowing all of them to explain that they were "just at the wrong place at the wrong time". In the end, it was just sad to see the poor children who had to cry goodbye when their father went to jail.

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(My complete movie list is here)

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Experience the thrill of Pigeon Forge attractions today

Pigeon Forge, nestled in the picturesque Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, is a premier destination for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike. This charming town offers a plethora of exciting attractions that cater to all ages and interests. From thrilling amusement parks to captivating museums, there's something for everyone in Pigeon Forge. In this article, we will explore some of the top attractions that will leave you breathless with excitement. So, gear up and get ready to experience the thrill of Pigeon Forge attractions today!

1. Dollywood: When it comes to Pigeon Forge attractions, Dollywood is undoubtedly the crown jewel. This world-class amusement park, founded by country music superstar Dolly Parton, offers an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Dollywood combines thrilling rides, live entertainment, and Appalachian culture into one immersive adventure. From heart-pounding roller coasters to dazzling shows and festivals, there's never a dull moment at Dollywood.

2. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Nestled on the doorstep of Pigeon Forge, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a nature lover's paradise. With its diverse wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and over 800 miles of hiking trails, the park offers endless opportunities for exploration and adventure. Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll or a challenging trek to the summit, the park's attractions, such as Clingmans Dome and Cades Cove, will leave you in awe of nature's beauty.

3. Titanic Museum: Step back in time and immerse yourself in the tragic yet captivating story of the Titanic at the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge. Designed to resemble the iconic ship, this interactive museum features artifacts, exhibits, and even a replica of the Grand Staircase. Learn about the lives of the passengers and crew as you walk through meticulously recreated rooms. The Titanic Museum offers a unique and educational experience for history enthusiasts of all ages.

4. The Island in Pigeon Forge: For a vibrant and entertaining experience, head to The Island in Pigeon Forge. This entertainment complex offers a wide array of attractions, including the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, a 200-foot-tall observation wheel that provides breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Enjoy shopping, dining, and live music performances at the Island's numerous shops and restaurants. The Island in Pigeon Forge is a lively hub of fun and excitement.

5. Wonder Works: Prepare to be amazed at WonderWorks, an upside-down adventure in Pigeon Forge. This interactive museum combines education and entertainment in a unique way. With over 100 hands-on exhibits, including a hurricane simulator, a glow-in-the-dark ropes course, and a 4D XD motion theater, WonderWorks offers thrilling experiences for visitors of all ages. Expand your mind and have a blast at this one-of-a-kind attraction.

Pigeon Forge is a destination that truly lives up to its reputation as a thrilling and captivating place to visit. From the adrenaline-pumping rides at Dollywood to the natural wonders of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there is no shortage of excitement and adventure. The Titanic Museum and The Island in Pigeon Forge offer unique experiences that will leave a lasting impression. And WonderWorks provides an interactive and educational adventure like no other. So, plan your trip to Pigeon Forge today and immerse yourself in the thrilling attractions that await you. Get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime!

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Best Places To Visit In Tennessee For Families

Tennessee offers a range of family-friendly destinations to explore. Here are some of the best places to visit in Tennessee for families:

Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Known for its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers numerous family-friendly activities. Enjoy scenic drives, go hiking on the trails, have picnics, and visit the educational centers.

Dollywood, Pigeon Forge: This popular theme park combines thrilling rides, live entertainment, and family-friendly attractions. Enjoy roller coasters, shows, water slides, and interactive exhibits suitable for all ages.

Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga: Explore the fascinating underwater world at the Tennessee Aquarium. Discover a variety of marine life, touch stingrays, watch penguin feedings, and learn about conservation efforts.

Nashville: The capital city of Tennessee offers a mix of cultural and musical experiences for families. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, take a tour of the Grand Ole Opry, and enjoy live music performances.

Memphis: Explore the rich music history of Memphis. Visit Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, and the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum. Take a cruise along the Mississippi River and enjoy the family-friendly attractions in Beale Street.

These family-friendly destinations in Tennessee offer a blend of natural beauty, entertainment, and cultural experiences that cater to all ages.

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Nominees announced for the 2023 Eisner Awards

Comic-Con International has announced the nominees for this year’s Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. This is the 35th year for the awards, which will be given out at this year’s Comic-Con International on July 21.

In terms of publishers, Image Comics received the most nominations, followed by DC, Fantagraphics, Marvel and Dark Horse. Creator-wise, Zoe Thorogood led the pack with five nominations. Hall of Fame nominees and inductees were announced earlier this month.

And the nominees are …

Best Short Story

“The Beekeeper’s Due,” by Jimmy Stamp and Débora Santos, in Scott Snyder Presents: Tales from the Cloakroom (Cloakroom Comics)

“Finding Batman” by Kevin Conroy and J. Bone in DC Pride 2022 (DC)

“Good Morning,” by Christopher Cantwell and Alex Lins, in Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #4 (Marvel)

“Silent All These Years,” by Margaret Atwood and David Mack, in Tori Amos: Little Earthquakes (Z2)

“You Get It,” by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto, in Amazing Fantasy #1000 (Marvel)

Best Single Issue/One-Shot

Batman: One Bad Day: The Riddler, by Tom King and Mitch Gerads (DC)

Mary Jane & Black Cat Beyond, by Jed Mackay and C. F. Villa (Marvel)

Moon Knight: Black, White, and Blood #3, edited by Tom Brevoort (Marvel)

Star Trek #400, edited by Heather Antos (IDW)

A Vicious Circle Book 1, by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo (BOOM! Studios)

Best Continuing Series

Daredevil, by Chip Zdarsky, Marco Checchetto and Rafael de Latorre (Marvel)

The Department of Truth, by James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds (Image)

Killadelphia, by Rodney Barnes and Jason Shawn Alexander (Image)

The Nice House on the Lake, by James Tynion IV and Alvaro Martinez Bueno (DC)

Nightwing, by Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo (DC)

She-Hulk, by Rainbow Rowell, Rogê Antônio, Luca Maresca, and Takeshi Miyazawa (Marvel)

Best Limited Series

Animal Castle, by Xavier Dorison and Felix Delep (Ablaze)

Batman: One Bad Day, edited by Dave Wielgosz and Jessica Berbey (DC)

The Human Target, by Tom King and Greg Smallwood (DC)

Miracleman by Gaiman & Buckingham: The Silver Age, by Neil Gaiman and Mark Buckingham (Marvel)

Superman: Space Age, by Mark Russell, Michael Allred, and Laura Allred (DC)

Best New Series

The Atonement Bell, by Jim Ousley and Tyler B. Ruff (Red 5)

Love Everlasting, by Tom King and Elsa Charretier (Image)

Public Domain, by Chip Zdarsky (Image)

Star Trek, by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Ramon Rosanas (IDW)

Traveling to Mars, by Mark Russell and Roberto Meli (Ablaze)

Best Publication for Early Readers (up to age 8)

Beneath The Trees: A Fine Summer, by Dav (Magnetic Press)

Fox + Chick: Up and Down: and Other Stories, by Sergio Ruzzier (Chronicle Books)

Grumpy Monkey Who Threw That? by Suzanne Lang and Max Lang (Random House Studio)

Hey, Bruce!: An Interactive Book, by Ryan Higgins (Disney/Hyperion)

The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster! by Mo Willems (Union Square Kids)

Best Publication for Kids (ages 9-12)

Adventuregame Comics: Leviathan, by Jason Shiga (Amulet/Abrams)

Frizzy, by Claribel A. Ortega and Rose Bousamra (First Second/Macmillan)

Isla To Island, by Alexis Castellanos (Atheneum/Simon & Schuster)

Little Monarchs, by Jonathan Case (Margaret Ferguson Books/Holiday House)

Swim Team, by Johnnie Christmas (HarperAlley)

Best Publication for Teens (ages 13-17)

Chef’s Kiss, by Jarrett Melendez and Danica Brine (Oni)

Clementine Book One, by Tillie Walden (Image Skybound)

Do A Powerbomb! by Daniel Warren Johnson (Image)

Heartstopper Volume 4, by Alice Oseman (Scholastic Graphix)

Wash Day Diaries, by Jamila Rowser and Robyn Smith (Chronicle Books)

Best Humor Publication

Cryptid Club, by Sarah Andersen (Andrews McMeel)

I Hate This Place, by Kyle Starks and Artyom Topilin (Image Skybound)

Killer Queens, by David Booher and Claudia Balboni (Dark Horse)

Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Failure, by J. L. Westover (Image Skybound)

Revenge of the Librarians, by Tom Gauld (Drawn & Quarterly)

Best Anthology

Creepshow, edited by Alex Antone and Jon Moisan (Image Skybound)

The Illustrated Al: The Songs of “Weird Al” Yankovic, edited by Josh Bernstein (Z2)

The Nib Magazine, edited by Matt Bors (Nib)

Sensory: Life on the Spectrum, edited by Bex Ollerton (Andrews McMeel)

Tori Amos: Little Earthquakes, The Graphic Album, edited by Rantz Hoseley (Z2)

Best Reality-Based Work

Alfred Hitchcock: The Master of Suspense, by Noël Simsolo and Dominique Hé, translation by Montana Kane (NBM)

Alice Guy: First Lady of Film, by José-Louis Bocquet and Catel Muller, translation by Edward Gauvin (SelfMadeHero)

But I Live: Three Stories of Child Survivors of the Holocaust, edited by Charlotte Schallié (University of Toronto Press)

Flung Out of Space, by Grace Ellis and Hannah Templer (Abrams ComicArts)

Invisible Wounds: Graphic Journalism, by Jess Ruliffson (Fantagraphics)

Pinball: A Graphic History of the Silver Ball, by Jon Chad (First Second/Macmillan)

Best Graphic Memoir

Down to the Bone: A Leukemia Story, by Catherine Pioli, translated by J. T. Mahany (Graphic Mundi/Penn State University Press)

Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands, by Kate Beaton (Drawn & Quarterly)

It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth: An Auto-Bio-Graphic-Novel, by Zoe Thorogood (Image)

So Much for Love: How I Survived a Toxic Relationship, by Sophie Lambda (First Second/Macmillan)

Welcome to St. Hell: My Trans Teen Misadventure, by Lewis Hancox (Scholastic Graphix)

Best Graphic Album—New

The Book of Niall, by Barry Jones (Ellie & Beatty)

Crushing, by Sophie Burrows (Algonquin Young Readers)

Francis Rothbart! The Tale of a Fastidious Feral, by Thomas Woodruff (Fantagraphics)

The Night Eaters, Book 1: She Eats the Night, by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda (Abrams ComicArts)

Ultrasound, by Conor Stechschulte (Fantagraphics)

Best Graphic Album—Reprint

Days of Sand, by Aimée de Jongh, translation by Christopher Bradley (SelfMadeHero)

Geneviève Castrée: Complete Works, by Geneviève Castrée, translation by Phil Elverum and Aleshia Jensen (Drawn & Quarterly)

Mazebook Dark Horse Direct Edition, by Jeff Lemire (Dark Horse)

One Beautiful Spring Day, by Jim Woodring (Fantagraphics)

Parker: The Martini Edition—Last Call, by Richard Stark, Darwyn Cooke, Ed Brubaker, and Sean Phillips (IDW)

Super Spy Deluxe Edition, by Matt Kindt (Dark Horse)

Best Adaptation from Another Medium

Chivalry by Neil Gaiman, adapted by Colleen Doran (Dark Horse)

Rain by Joe Hill, adapted by David M. Booher and Zoe Thorogood (Syzygy/Image)

Ten Days in a Madhouse, by Nellie Bly, adapted by Brad Ricca and Courtney Sieh (Gallery 13/Simon $ Schuster)

Tori Amos: Little Earthquakes, The Graphic Album, edited by Rantz Hoseley (Z2)

A Visit to Moscow by Rabbi Rafael Grossman, adapted by Anna Olswanger and Yevgenia Nayberg (Turner)

Best U.S. Edition of International Material

Always Never, by Jordi Lafebre, translation by Montana Kane (Dark Horse)

Blacksad: They All Fall Down Part 1, by Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido, translation by Diana Schutz and Brandon Kander (Dark Horse)

Down to the Bone: A Leukemia Story, by Catherine Pioli, translation by J. T. Mahany (Graphic Mundi/Penn State University Press)

The Pass, by Espé, translation by J.T. Mahany (Graphic Mundi/Penn State University Press)

Tiki: A Very Ruff Year, by David Azencot and Fred Leclerc, translation by Nanette McGuinness (Life Drawn/Humanoids)

Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia

Black Paradox, by Junji Ito, translation by Jocelyne Allen (VIZ Media)

The Hellbound vols. 1-2, by Yeon Sang-ho and Choi Gyu-seok, translation by Danny Lim (Dark Horse)

Look Back, by Tatsuki Fujimoto, translation by Amanda Haley (VIZ Media)

PTSD Radio vol. 1, by Masaaki Nakayama, translation by Adam Hirsch (Kodansha)

Shuna’s Journey, by Hayao Miyazaki; translation by Alex Dudok de Wit (First Second/Macmillan)

Talk to My Back, by Yamada Murasaki, translation by Ryan Holmberg (Drawn & Quarterly)

Best Archival Collection/Project—Strips (at least 20 years old)

Bungleton Green and the Mystic Commandos, by Jay Jackson (New York Review Comics)

Come Over Come Over, It’s So Magic, and My Perfect Life, by Lynda Barry (Drawn & Quarterly)

The George Herriman Library: Krazy & Ignatz 1922-1924, by George Herriman, edited by J. Michael Catron (Fantagraphics)

Macanudo: Welcome to Elsewhere, by Liniers, edited by Gary Groth (Fantagraphics)

Pogo The Complete Syndicated Comic Strips: Volume 8: Hijinks from the Horn of Plenty, by Walt Kelly, edited by Mark Evanier and Eric Reynolds (Fantagraphics)

Best Archival Collection/Project—Comic Books (at least 20 Years Old)

The Deluxe Gimenez: The Fourth Power & The Starr Conspiracy, by Juan Gimenez, edited by Alex Donoghue and Bruno Lesigne (Humanoids)

The Fantastic Worlds of Frank Frazetta, edited by Dian Hansen (TASCHEN)

Home to Stay! The Complete Ray Bradbury EC Stories, by Ray Bradbury and various; edited by J. Michael Catron (Fantagraphics)

The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus 1 (Abrams ComicArts)

Walt Disney’s Uncle Scrooge: The Diamond Jubilee Collection, by Carl Barks; edited by David Gerstein (Fantagraphics)

Best Writer

Grace Ellis, Flung Out of Space (Abrams ComicArts)

Tom King, Batman: Killing Time, Batman: One Bad Day, Gotham City: Year One, The Human Target, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (DC); Love Everlasting (Image)

Mark Russell, Traveling to Mars (Ablaze), One-Star Squadron, Superman: Space Age (DC); The Incal: Psychoverse (Humanoids)

James Tynion IV, House of Slaughter, Something Is Killing the Children, Wynd (BOOM! Studios); The Nice House on the Lake, The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country (DC), The Closet, The Department of Truth (Image)

Chip Zdarsky, Stillwater (Image Skybound); Daredevil (Marvel)

Best Writer/Artist

Sarah Andersen, Cryptid Club (Andrews McMeel)

Kate Beaton, Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands (Drawn & Quarterly)

Espé, The Pass (Graphic Mundi/Penn State University)

Junji Ito, Black Paradox, The Liminal Zone (VIZ Media)

Zoe Thorogood, It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth (Image)

Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team

Jason Shawn Alexander, Killadelphia, Nita Hawes’ Nightmare Blog (Image)

Alvaro Martínez Bueno, The Nice House on the Lake (DC)

Sean Phillips, Follow Me Down, The Ghost in You (Image)

Bruno Redondo, Nightwing (DC)

Greg Smallwood, The Human Target (DC)

Best Painter/Multimedia Artist (interior art)

Lee Bermejo, A Vicious Circle (BOOM! Studios)

Felix Delep, Animal Castle (Ablaze)

Daria Schmitt, The Monstrous Dreams of Mr. Providence (Europe Comics)

Sana Takeda, The Night Eaters: She Eats the Night (Abrams ComicArts); Monstress (Image)

Zoe Thorogood, Rain (Syzygy/Image)

Thomas Woodruff, Francis Rothbart! The Tale of a Fastidious Feral (Fantagraphics)

Best Cover Artist (for multiple covers)

Jen Bartel, She-Hulk (Marvel)

Bruno Redondo, Nightwing (DC)

Alex Ross, Astro City: That Was Then . . . (Image); Fantastic Four, Black Panther (Marvel)

Sana Takeda, Monstress (Image)

Zoe Thorogood, Joe Hill’s Rain (Syzygy/Image)

Best Coloring

Jordie Bellaire, The Nice House on the Lake, Suicide Squad: Blaze (DC); Antman, Miracleman by Gaiman & Buckingham: The Silver Age (Marvel)

Jean-Francois Beaulieu, I Hate Fairyland 2022, Twig (Image)

Dave McCaig, The Incal: Psychoverse (Humanoids)

Jacob Phillips, Follow Me Down, The Ghost in You, That Texas Blood (Image)

Alex Ross and Josh Johnson, The Fantastic Four: Full Circle (Abrams ComicArts)

Diana Sousa, Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins; The Mighty Nein Origins: Yasha Nydoorin; The Mighty Nein Origins: Fjord Stone; The Mighty Nein Origins: Caleb Widogast (Dark Horse)

Best Lettering

Pat Brosseau, Batman: The Knight, Wonder Woman: The Villainy of Our Fears (DC): Creepshow, Dark Ride, I Hate This Place, Skybound Presents: Afterschool (Image Skybound)

Chris Dickey, The Night Eaters: She Eats the Night (Abrams ComicArts)

Todd Klein, Chivalry (Dark Horse); Fables (DC); Miracleman by Gaiman & Buckingham: The Silver Age (Marvel)

Nate Piekos, Black Hammer Reborn, Minor Threats, Shaolin Cowboy, Stranger Things: Kamchatka (Dark Horse), I Hate Fairyland, Twig (Image)

Stan Sakai, Usagi Yojimbo (IDW)

Thomas Woodruff, Francis Rothbart! The Tale of a Fastidious Feral (Fantagraphics)

Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism

Alter Ego, edited by Roy Thomas (TwoMorrows)

Comic Book Creator, edited by Jon B. Cooke (TwoMorrows)

The Comics Journal #308, edited by Gary Groth, Kristy Valenti, and Rachel Miller (Fantagraphics)

PanelXPanel magazine, edited by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou and Tiffany Babb (panelxpanel.com)

Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, ICv2, Publishers Weekly

Best Comics-Related Book

The Art of the News: Comics Journalism, edited by Katherine Kelp-Stebbins and Ben Saunders (Oregon State University Press)

Charles M. Schulz: The Art and Life of the Peanuts Creator in 100 Objects, by Benjamin L. Clark and Nat Gertler (Schulz Museum)

The Charlton Companion, by Jon B. Cooke (TwoMorrows)

Gladys Parker: A Life in Comics, A Passion for Fashion, by Trina Robbins (Hermes Press)

Resurrection: Comics in Post-Soviet Russia, by José Alaniz (Ohio State University Press)

Best Academic/Scholarly Work

Bandits, Misfits, and Superheroes: Whiteness and Its Borderlands in American Comics and Graphic Novels, by Josef Benson and Doug Singsen (University Press of Mississippi)

Graphic Medicine, edited by Erin La Cour and Anna Poletti (University of Hawai’i’ Press)

How Comics Travel: Publication, Translation, Radical Literacies, by Katherine Kelp-Stebbins (Ohio State University Press)

The LGBTQ+ Comics Studies Reader: Critical Openings, Future Directions, edited by Alison Halsall and Jonathan Warren (University Press of Mississippi)

Teaching with Comics and Graphic Novels. By Tim Smyth (Routledge)

Best Publication Design

Francis Rothbart! The Tale of a Fastidious Feral, designed by Thomas Woodruff, Jacob Covey, and Ryan Dinnick (Fantagraphics)

A Frog in the Fall (and later on), designed by Linnea Sterte, Olle Forsslöf, and Patrick Crotty (PEOW)

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts 40X40: Bad Reputation/I Love Rock-n-Roll, designed by Josh Bernstein and Jason Ullmeyer (Z2)

Mazebook Dark Horse Direct Edition, designed by Tom Muller (Dark Horse)

Parker: The Martini Edition—Last Call, designed by Sean Phillips (IDW)

Tori Amos: Little Earthquakes, The Graphic Album, designed by Lauryn Ipsum (Z2)

Best Webcomic

Deeply Dave, by Grover, http://www.deeplydave.com/

Delilah Dirk: Practical Defence Against Piracy, by Tony Cliff, https://www.delilahdirk.com/dd4/dd4-p46.html

Lore Olympus, by Rachel Smythe (WEBTOON), https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/lore-olympus/list?title_no=1320&page=5

The Mannamong, by Michael Adam Lengyel, https://mannamong.com/episode-1/

Spores, by Joshua Barkman, https://falseknees.com/22ink1.html

Best Digital Comic

All Princesses Die Before Dawn, by Quentin Zuttion, translation by M. B. Valente (Europe Comics)

Barnstormers, by Scott Snyder and Tula Lotay (Comixology Originals)

Behind the Curtain, by Sara del Giudice, translation by M. B. Valente (Europe Comics)

Ripple Effects, by Jordan Hart, Bruno Chiroleu, Justin Harder, and Shane Kadlecik (Fanbase Press)

Sixty Years in Winter, by Ingrid Chabbert and Aimée de Jongh, translation by Matt Madden (Europe Comics)

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