#ugh what a fucking waste of a fantastic premise

[niuxita21]

If I wasn’t supposed to ship Gretchen and “Jeanette” on The Wilds, then the show did something very, very wrong.

#that said what a cop-out to only give 'jeanette' a backstory after she's dead #just seems like a waste of an episode that could have focused on another of the main castaways that haven't been featured yet #also now I'm so pissed at this show because now that the purpose of this experiment has finally been revealed #it's actually a super interesting thought process??? #I obviously don't condone putting unsuspecting minors at risk just to prove that women are better at creating harmonious societies than men #but it's a tv show so within that context I find that premise fascinating #but knowing that next season is gonna most likely become a sausagefest it just feels like such an empty promise #like dangling in front of us this really cool idea #of going to great lengths to prove that women when left to their own devices can actually build something spectacular together #(as opposed to men who just go in asserting their dominance over the rest with violence) #and then going 'ok that's enough of that now let's turn our attention to what happens when we add tons of men to the mix!' #like what was the POINT??? #ugh what a fucking waste of a fantastic premise #anyway gretchen/linh are the true otp of this show change my mind #I guess it's on brand for them to create something with enormous potential and then completely squander it so why am I even surprised #thoughts no one cares about

[crunchworldsupreme]

Blade (1998)

Here's the last of the top three spots (as of answering that ask ages ago) for my favorite horror movies.

Blade is more of an action movie than anything but... Vampires. So. Whatever, get off my dick about it.

This movie is just fucking solid all around. From the rad as hell premise (vampire/human hybrid vampire hunter) to the equal parts nostalgic and hilarious setting. Aesthetically and sonically it is such a trip and I don't think it gets enough credit for cementing the sort of dark urban fantasy setting we'd see later in other media. (It wasn't the first but I'd argue that it definitely had a hand in it.)(If you like VTMB you'll like this.)

I really can't say enough good things about this movie. It simultaneously has pretty decent practical effects and some of the most god awful, dated cgi you've ever seen. My beloved. It's just... cool as shit too. In the most absolutely indulgent ways. Like, from the weapons and fight choreography to the one liners. In a worse movie all of these things would be cheesy and lame. But everyone is so GOOD in this movie that it WORKS! Wesley Snipes especially, I genuinely could not imagine anyone else playing this role. He is Blade to me. Likewise, Chris Christopherson is Whistler. N'Bushe Wright is great. Just fucking stellar all around. It's so well presented too, like the world feels so grounded and immersive in a way that so few ever actually nail. It hints to complex history, culture and character backgrounds without bogging down the pacing and plot. It doesn't feel like you're watching Blade Number One™, it feels like you're being dropped into a world that existed before the movie started with just enough exposition to get you started. It asks for basic suspension of disbelief and then performs beautifully in that space. mwah mwah mwah. OH AND THE WAY IT MERGES SCIENCE AND MYSTICISM TO CREATE THIS REALLY INTERESTING CONFLICTING IDEOLOGY OF VAMPIRE CULTURE AND ORIGINS I- UGH. SO GOOD. WATCH THIS MOVIE. And the social hierarchy we get to see the consequences of. weeping. such thought and care from a movie that should be a cheap, blood soaked action flick. This is a movie you can watch a hundred times and sink a little deeper into every time. AND YOU'D NEVER EXPECT IT. I LOVE IT.

okokok but before I go on for literal pages, what I really appreciate about Blade, beyond it being fun and well executed, is the way it treats its characters. Now, being white as driven snow, I'm not the one to give you a very nuanced take on this and I may be completely wrong, but I think it's one of the standout things about this movie. Even in the year 2021, Blade and Karen's portrayals are refreshing. They are allowed to be not only complex and capable, but also... THE characters. They are who the story is about. The movie feels aware of race in way that Blade(the character and franchise) was always meant to be(to varying success...) and which unfortunately the sequels seem to completely forget. There's an effort made to tell a story around these people in a way that isn't exploitative or tokenizing. That is about them as people in this world. There's also just some small bits of commentary, which I can't tell you off the top of my head but I do remember being there. It was aware of the opportunity it had, is what I'm saying, and I don't think it wasted it. I think those themes could have (and should have...) been explored to a greater degree in later installments. But... well if you really want to know my thoughts on the sequels just search #blade on my blog. I have bitched about this before 😂

anywhoo if you've made it this far like.... go watch the movie. It's fantastic.

#my rambling under the cut #and I mean truly #I think this one might be the longest #and she is NOT coherent luvs #just me gushing. would have gone on longer if I weren't so cripplingly convinced that no one wants to hear me say anything ever 😌 #just a me thing dw abt it #go. watch. it #i want to right now #but I have to get up so erli tomorrow 😩😩 #blade #blade movie #Crunchoween