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Review Hocus Pocus (1993)

Hocus Pocus (1993) Dir. Kenny Ortega Screenplay by Neil Cuthbert and Mick Garris

Release date: 16 July 1993 Watch date: 2 November 2024

Star rating: 4/5

WHAT IS IT?

Middle aged witches take on high school virgins in a campy Halloween teen action comedy. Full of tricks and treats, this beloved classic tells the story of a brother-sister duo taking on the infamous Sanderson sisters in the sleepy town of Salem, Massachusetts on a fated Hallows Eve.

THOUGHTS?

I like this movie. I just can’t help it. It’s earnest and well made, with costume design by Mary E. Vogt and set design by William Sandell shining through in all its seasonally appropriate glory.

The three witches are the main event. They’re funny, well played, and age-appropriately evil. Beyond the star-studded adult cast, the child actors manage to hold their own quite well. Thora Birch as younger sister Dani is especially noteworthy, managing to make Dani an exciting heroine to watch without being too over the top as many youth actors are wont to be. The 1600s era children struggle with the language adjustment, but it’s not overly distracting.

The plot carries itself forward with a few “well…sure” moments typical of the genre. Overall, it’s a fun story that holds up as a Halloween classic.

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH NEXT?

Did you like Hocus Pocus (1993)? You should try:

Practical Magic (1998)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)

Casper (1995)

Did you NOT like Hocus Pocus (1993)? You should try:

Saw (2004)

Saw II (2005)

Saw III (2006)

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Me trying to explain how this character who is outcasted from their peers, struggles to fit in with their family and their expectations, and is otherwise perceived as ‘different’ is queer

(I’m projecting)

[abbyhaslongshorts]

Every character I relate to has adhd, and is bi, aroace spec, and nonbinary cause I am and I said so...

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TTPD

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A running list of members of the Tortured Poets Department:

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Summaries under the cut

Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery

Anne Shirley, an eleven-year-old orphan, has arrived in this verdant corner of Prince Edward Island only to discover that the Cuthberts—elderly Matthew and his stern sister, Marilla—want to adopt a boy, not a feisty redheaded girl. But before they can send her back, Anne—who simply must have more scope for her imagination and a real home—wins them over completely.

The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer

Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless Lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. . . . Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg.

She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Charlie Bucket's wonderful adventure begins when he finds one of Mr. Willy Wonka's precious Golden Tickets and wins a whole day inside the mysterious chocolate factory. Little does he know the surprises that are in store for him!

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can't wait. In just a few weeks she'll have the operation that will turn her from a repellent ugly into a stunning pretty. And as a pretty, she'll be catapulted into a high-tech paradise where her only job is to have fun.

But Tally's new friend Shay isn't sure she wants to become a pretty. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of the pretty world—and it isn't very pretty. The authorities offer Tally a choice: find her friend and turn her in, or never turn pretty at all. Tally's choice will change her world forever....

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think of life before the war. It's now 1943 and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching through town. When the Jews of Denmark are "relocated," Ellen moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be one of the family. Soon Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission to save Ellen's life.

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Nobody Owens, known to his friends as Bod, is a perfectly normal boy. Well, he would be perfectly normal if he didn't live in a graveyard, being raised and educated by ghosts, with a solitary guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor the world of the dead.

There are dangers and adventures for Bod in the graveyard: the strange and terrible menace of the Sleer; a gravestone entrance to a desert that leads to the city of ghouls; friendship with a witch, and so much more.

But it is in the land of the living that real danger lurks, for it is there that the man Jack lives and he has already killed Bod's family.

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind Leslie's house, where they invent an enchanted land called Terabithia. One morning, Leslie goes to Terabithia without Jess and a tragedy occurs. It will take the love of his family and the strength that Leslie has given him for Jess to be able to deal with his grief.

The BFG by Roald Dahl

Captured by a giant! The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It's lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been carried off in the middle of the night by the Bloodbottler, the Fleshlumpeater, the Bonecruncher, or any of the other giants-rather than the BFG-she would have soon become breakfast.

When Sophie hears that they are flush-bunking off in England to swollomp a few nice little chiddlers, she decides she must stop them once and for all. And the BFG is going to help her!

Graceling by Kristen Cashore

Katsa has been able to kill a man with her bare hands since she was eight—she’s a Graceling, one of the rare people in her land born with an extreme skill. As niece of the king, she should be able to live a life of privilege, but Graced as she is with killing, she is forced to work as the king’s thug.

She never expects to fall in love with beautiful Prince Po.

She never expects to learn the truth behind her Grace—or the terrible secret that lies hidden far away . . . a secret that could destroy all seven kingdoms with words alone.

A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein

Here in the attic of Shel Silverstein you will find Backward Bill, Sour Face Ann, the Meehoo with an Exactlywatt, and the Polar Bear in the Frigidaire. You will talk with Broiled Face, and find out what happens when Somebody steals your knees, you get caught by the Quick-Digesting Gink, a Mountain snores, and They Put a Brassiere on the Camel.

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in love & in war, drabble 2: the one where you meet him

Description: Join Ciel, the Earl of Phantomhive, as he embarks on one of the most difficult challenges of his professional life: getting you to fall in love with him in order to become the next chairman of TransAtlantica— your father’s vast shipping empire.

Warnings: None, save for some explicit sexual content down the line! This is just a lighthearded series for fun! Think Bridgerton :)

Author’s Note: I’m sorry for the wait! I dropped this series premiere and academia decided to just become torture from then until basically now! But now I’m a bit more free to get some writing, and hopefully I can get my content consistent again! I’ve missed you all so much. I hope you guys like this drabble! I wrote it in one sitting so I will probably make some edits/additions down the line, you know how it is lol.

Also, if you would like to be put on a taglist for my fics, please comment and I will tag you for each update! Or if you only want to follow specific fics, you can let me know in your comment and I will make individual taglists for each fic :).

Happy Reading,

Dan <3

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MASTERLIST

Y/N Y/L/N

“You filled my entire dance card?” you lamented, feeling your resolve crumble as you scanned over the small piece of cardstock paper’s lineup of 20 names, each aligned with a planned piece from the ensemble: Lord Alexis Cuthbert, Mr. Nigel Crawford, The Honorable Geoffrey Wilson… The list included a plethora of noble lords and heirs to either significant corporations or well-respected aristocratic bloodlines.

“That is in accordance with the terms of the deal, yes,” your mother insisted, simpering at you while Daphne hooked long diamond teardrops in your ears, set in gold to match the thick necklace resting on your chest. “There were many house calls made about this specific inquiry, and they were all qualified young men.” By the tone of her voice, you could tell she felt she was doing you a favor.

But truly, meeting a man during a dance was excruciating. There was no respectable escape if the conversation was painfully dry or offensive. All you could do was pray for the ending measure of the music and make a swift exit.

You sighed, turning your attention back to the list: Mr. Jack Morrison, Lord Clarence Abery, The Honorable George Ackland…

“I understand. Thank you,” you surrendered, knowing fully well that there was no changing this list without disrespecting those on it already. You were fortunate that your parents were giving you the freedom to choose your suitor in the first place. Most of your peers had been betrothed since their birth, promised to a relative or a family friend as one half of a smart match.

Mr. Neil Gayton, Lord George Cuross…

You were the Earl of Richmond and founder of TransAtlantica’s only child. That was two inheritances—even if you couldn’t assume all control. Your positions should have locked you into a smart match from the start, but your parents decided to give you a chance at a love match, too. A chance at finding real love just as they did: through a cultivated list of requirements.

As painful and awkward the prospect was, it certainly wasn’t the worst outcome for a woman in your position.

“Lord Ciel Phantomhive?” your eye caught his name before you could properly descend through the list because you couldn’t believe it was there of all places. You knew the Lord Phantomhive to be incredibly private, skipping most if not all social gatherings and public appearances. The public rumored that he guarded his appearance closely because he was one of Her Majesty’s advisors and private investigators. You were most accustomed to seeing his name in stately cursive at the bottom of correspondences with your father and his associates.

“His butler called on his behalf the other day,” Daphne answered for your mother, smiling apologetically for interjecting. “He said he will be attending the charity ball tonight and wishes to meet you.”

“He is more than qualified and interested,” your mother said, “your father has always liked him.”

“Father likes his business strategy, no one knows him,” you answered, letting the dance card fall from your wrist limply. There was no merit in analyzing the names on it— you knew there was no escaping the evening.

Your mother rolled her eyes, unwilling to engage with your technicalities. “Come now. Our guests are trickling in. We should greet them with your father,” she offered her arm to you. You accepted, allowing her to guide you out of the suite with Daphne in tow. Whenever TransAtlantica co-hosted events at the Langham Hotel, your family rented the penthouse to finish preparations without having to make a commute from the estate.

. . .

CIEL PHANTOMHIVE

Acquiring TransAtlantica is not an option; it is an inevitability. Acquiring TransAtlantica is not an option; it is an inevitability, Ciel Phantomhive reminded himself with every step closer to The Langham Hotel’s grand ballroom, trudging through formalities and tepid greetings in the populated hall leading to it. It was the phrase he used to justify all of this unyielding frustration at each step: listening to Sebastian as he attempted to break down the confounding science of charming a young woman into comprehensible steps, and now, burdening his already-fraught calendar with unnecessary social appearances just to put himself in Lady Y/n’s path.

Unnecessary social appearances such as The British National Society for Aid and to the Sick and Wounded in War’s annual ball in partnership with TransAtlantica—one of many charitable foundations that the shipping company partnered with. TransAtlantica covered the costs of a lavish evening and invited their extensive networks of business moguls and the aristocracy to partake in raffles throughout the formal night. All proceeds went to the medical organization, and all publicity went to the company.

Until this year, Ciel was content with having Sebastian send his regrets to TransAtlantica alongside a hefty donation to maintain goodwill. But now, maintaining goodwill with this corporation and the family behind it would no longer suffice. He needed to make a personal appearance both at the ball and in the middle of Lady Y/n’s dance card. After Y/n cooly rebuffed him after moments of light teasing Sebastian made the appropriate arrangements with one of the maids to put Ciel.

While Ciel was well aware of the stubborn reputation proceeding her, few dared take such a tone with him. And for so little. Defensive, she was! Was it such a crime to be transparent about how it was careless to step onto a street without looking both ways? If Ciel hadn’t saved her at the perfect moment— even if Sebastian orchestrated the timing — she would have been hit!

“Find Lady Y/n when it comes time for your waltz,” Sebastian reminded Ciel as they entered the ballroom, “you are only on her dance card for a single number. The point is that you make a better impression this time.” The bloody butler prodded at Ciel’s lack of romantic finesse— a talent that a sleazy demon might have in surplus. Apparently, approaching her first and taking the time to see himself onto her dance card would prove Ciel’s interest in her.

“And of course, you must remember your apology, sir,” Sebastian’s words were coated in honey, the most obvious tell of his amusement. The prospect of his master having to express his regrets. “You bruised her pride,” he explained.

In response, Ciel sent him a fleeting gaze, heavy with irritation. Exhaustion after hours of coaching and correcting, endless explanations as to why Sebastian insisted that Y/n could never connect with him properly if he failed to acknowledge her grievances.

“I will,” he answered simply, clenching his jaw at the thought of verbalizing anything along the lines of ‘I apologize.’ He never had to apologize for his actions—not ones that were truly malevolent, and certainly not ones that were decently-natured. Although it seemed the exception was for the daughters of incredibly prominent figures whom he needed to charm. So much so that Sebastian had Ciel practice the series of words in front of a mirror.

Acquiring TransAtlantica is not an option; it is an inevitability.

The phrase had Ciel’s shoulders relaxing into proper posture, his tense jaw relaxing with reluctance. He took a gradual inhale in, scanning the room for Lady Y/n. He found her in moments, catching her pale green gown and its gold accents shining in the warm chandelier light. She was engaged in a jubilant exchange with the wife of Selwyn Westley, the owner of a prominent watch company.

“Very good, my Lord,” Sebastian chirped, merely watching Ciel build his resolve. He’d seen the Earl tackle a number of more threatening offenses: vengeful angels, homicidal circus clowns, and corrupt monopolists with less agonizing. “There is absolutely no time to waste,” he added in reference to the rest of TransAtlantica’s suitors (they were longshot candidates, at best) as they readied themselves among their own servants. Several men’s eyes lingered on the small dance card that hung from Lady Y/n’s wrist, looking to secure a spot in the moments before the first dance started.

It was that particular thought that had the corner of Ciel’s mouth twisting upwards, satisfied. Courtship could never be left to chance. It was a strategy— a war. How could they hope to defeat him when they couldn’t even manage to get themselves in front of her?

. . .

Y/N Y/L/N

“And that’s when I told him: I think I left them in the carriage!” Inara Johnson laughed riotously, briefly touching your arm as you laughed, mirroring the young woman’s impish grin. She had been recounting a sordid story about her courtship with her husband since it seemed your mother was quite liberal in spreading the word about your season beginning. Even still, Mrs. Johnson was quite a breath of fresh air after you suffered nine suitors trying too hard to impress you.

“I can’t imagine what you could have done without a spare change of clothing!” You managed through laughs, ignoring the pinch in your cheeks after hours of simpering and entertainment. You were only about halfway through the merriment, the orchestra completing a lively movement to start transitioning to the first waltz of the evening.

You only had a few moments to find your next suitor: Lord Ciel Phantomhive.

“I should find my husband for this waltz! I certainly hope you find yours quite soon, my Lady, I’ll be looking forward to your wedding,” she chuckled, parting with you after a playful wink.

“Enjoy the night,” you nodded, unsure of how to start your search for a faceless man as Mrs. Johnson found Mr. Johnson in seconds. He’d only been paces away, engaged with your parents about something you couldn’t quite pick up.

You took another look at your card to ensure that Ciel Phantomhive was indeed your next dance partner, but just as your gaze caught his name again, the man who pulled you from the carriage approached you. The very one that you were content with never laying eyes on again.

“Lady Y/n, just the perfect timing. Were you looking to join this waltz now?” He dared to ask, his sapphire eye just as breathtaking as it had been, his lips turning in the same mildly amused manner. Trying to appear aloof. “Or were you uninterested in sharing your time with the likes of mediocre destitution such as myself?” he asked, repeating the words you threw at him.

Was he trying to get a rise out of you?

You felt your face warm from his attempts as you fashioned your falling expression into a sparking grin. The future-Countess-of-Richmond-grin that you relied on so much. There was no losing your temper in this environment without mortifying your family name.

“Unfortunately, my dance card is full,” you answered with false kindness, feeling the young man see straight through your pleasant deception. That was one of the only lines a young noblewoman had to tell a man to leave her to her lonesome; it was well-known by all of polite society. “Perhaps another time. Though I really do need to find my next—” you started, starting to take a step to walk around him, but he side-stepped in your path.

“—After I saved your life last week, I thought you might find time for a dance,” he interjected, causing the remnants of your Countess smile to falter. “That’s why I had my butler secure this waltz with you.”

Your blood ran cold, your smile finally melting off your face. He couldn’t be…could he? It would only make sense, you supposed. A person astute enough to even impress your father.

“I was scheduled with the Earl of Phantomhive,” you forced yourself to answer placidly. You readjusted your expression, unwilling to give the man the satisfaction of visibly surprising you.

“Then you found me already,” Lord Phantomhive replied, all too satisfied. You didn’t even find him! He found you!

You failed to conceal your thoughts, judging by the condescending mirth in his grin. “Shall we?”

. . .

CIEL PHANTOMHIVE

“I— yes, I suppose we shall,” Lady Y/n cleared her throat, despite herself. She laced her arm with Ciel’s as he guided her to the center of the ballroom, more than certain that they were attracting attention, even if most people couldn’t connect his appearance to his name. The very reputation that filled a room enough to substitute his physical presence, most of the time.

Technically, he didn’t have to bow to Y/n because he outranked her, but as Sebastian insinuated, apparently Ciel needed to nurse her shallow pride.

Acquiring TransAtlantica is not an option; it is an inevitability.

Taking Y/n’s hand, Ciel led her into the first steps of the waltz. She seemed more interested in studying him than starting a conversation, mechanically following the dance while her mind was elsewhere. He allowed her to dissect the performance he put on for her for a few long moments before speaking.

“I wanted to take this opportunity to extend my sincerest apologies to you, Lady Y/l/n,” Ciel said, visualizing the script that he and Sebastian formulated. He had to make the words seem genuine as if he’d given them enough thought to be considerate, but not so much that he was reciting them. He guided Y/n through a turn, feeling her back tense under his hand.

“I should have helped you find the man who took your things rather than demean you with quips that failed to land,” Ciel continued, taking her continued silence as a bid to continue. His skin crawled at his words, betrayal bristling down his spine. He didn’t apologize. It was fundamentally wrong. And yet, for TransAtlantica, he would. Perhaps this company was the Earl of Phantomhive’s only real love match. “I know I seem far from deserving, but I do hope for your forgiveness. If you give me the opportunity, I hope to show you that I can be,” he continued, fashioning a similar helpless frown that Sebastian used to appeal to frustrated women.

Y/n’s face was unchanged, the same politely engaged expression with clear notes of frustration layered beneath. Of course, it wouldn’t be that easy—she was a petulant heiress unused to not having her way with people. She hummed, tilting her head as she took another moment to dissect his expression. The movement caused her long earrings to sway, drawing Ciel’s attention to the length of her neck and the complicated waves she had her hair styled in.

“You should have helped me,” Y/n agreed gruffly. “A proper gentleman would have, after all,” she mused.

Was the apology not gentlemanly enough? Ciel felt it exceeded expectations.

“I would…treasure the chance to prove myself to be a gentleman, then.” He answered, using part of a line Sebastian fed him. The demon did not have any foresight into the future, but after investigating Y/n with the intensity he would look into a criminal with, he had decent intuition regarding how these planned interactions would unfold. Sebastian accurately assumed she wouldn’t accept that apology.

“The chance to prove yourself?” Y/n repeated, her interest piqued at the proposition. Finally—a new emotion on her face besides detached politeness. “That sounds like quite the endeavor, my Lord.”

“It may very well be, should you let me accompany you on a promenade next week,” Ciel answered, watching her face redden. “If you might overlook my…” his mouth was drier than cotton, “deficiencies.”

He nearly choked on the word. Bloody Hell.

“Perhaps I might find time,” Lady Y/n answered, and Ciel’s heart soared for all the right reasons. He had a chance at the corporation, after all. It seemed acting was just as suspiciously close to lying as Sebastian had insisted.

Acquiring TransAtlantica is not an option; it is an inevitability.

. . .

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── ( ashton sanders. 27. nonbinary. they/them. ) thank god you’re here, man - have you seen CARNELIAN ST. GERMAIN anywhere? i totally lost them after their rendition of blank generation by richard hell last night. no? they’re like, aye - high and go to PALLADIAN - i think they’re a GRAD STUDENT studying SOUND DESIGN? but who knows, these days. all i know is that they’re OVERWROUGHT, QUIXOTIC and a PISCES . last night they kept going on and on about how they won MOST LIKELY TO CATCH A STAR IN THE PALM OF THEIR HANDS last year, which is cool and whatever, but i just wouldn’t expect it out of them, considering they’re so, like, EFFULGENT AND SEDULOUS, you know? anyways - i’m going to check down by the friday produce markets, i think that’s where they like to hang. text me if you see them, okay? bye! / as penned by me. james.

...content  warnings  for...  anxiety & drug use ( marijuana ).

student file.

full name — carnelian laramie st. germain.

nickname(s) — carn; neil (  if  you  hate  carn  and  want  them  to  di–  );  lars  (  steven  universe  tease,  only  if  you  hate  carn  and  want  them  to  di–  twice  over  );  laramoo  (  mothers,  affectionately;  siblings,  maliciously  );  red.

place of birth — mousehole, united kingdom.

date of birth & age — march 8th, 1998. twenty7.

gender / pronouns — agender, they / them.

sexuality — queer.

major — sound design, with a past degree in marine conservation & a minor in astronomy.

astrology — pisces sun, cancer moon, cancer rising.

dormitory — their bed is nestled tight and cozy into the corner of the room and beneath a window in which cool air slips beneath. always made, always tidy - items kept sparse, but dear. two guitars besides a bedside table filled with crystals and incense, a cigarette case of spliffs. record player and accompanying vinyls laid on the floor besides it; walls adorned with posters and photos, years of memories spent at st. cuthbert and palladian. clothes mostly existing only on a single rack.

interests — punk  and  any  variation  of  it,  especially  ska.  any  instrument  involving  blowing,  strumming,  or  any  variation  of  fondling.  reading  the  daily  horoscopes;  shuffling  tarot  cards  and  pretending  their  word  is  law  (  sometimes  it  is  ).  smoking  in  any  capacity.  crying  during  80's  power  ballads.  their  family.  the  stars  and  all  their  constellations;  moonlight.  charging  their  crystals.  bonfires.  camping,  but  only  in  groups  of  five.  thrifting.  hand  -  sewn  clothing.  cooking  for  others.  curating  mixtapes  and  playlists.  flora  and  fauna  native  to  the uk.  underground  raves.  getting  lost  inside  the  woods.  dungeons  and  dragons.

aversions — riding  their  bike  into  ditches  and  creeks  for  the  5th  time  that  week.  the  come  down  after  a  particularly  nice  high.  the  color  greige  because  it's  fake  and  shouldn't  exist.  invasive  species.  the  time  they  almost  drowned  in  aforementioned  creek.  industry  plants;  both  nuclear  and  hollywood.  calling  modern  fans  of  punk  "posers";  elitism.  snobbery.  their  never  -  ending  spiral  of  thoughts.  seafood  when  they're  too  in  land  for  it  to  be  fresh  (  usually  ).  not  being  listened  to;  their  concerns  being  turned  into  mockery.  thrill  seeker  behavior  because  they  are  not  trying  to  die  while  white  water  rafting.

quirks — constantly  drums  their  fingers  against  any  surface  present;  whether  it's  a  table  or  their  own  thigh.  uses  hand  gestures  often.  bleaches  their  hair,  lathers  it  in  oil,  then  dyes  it  every  week  in  a  vicious  cycle  of  damaged  hair.  accidentally  ate  selenite  once;  it  wasn't  a  great  time.  cycles  around  instead  of  drives  because  it's  better  for  the  planet.  curates  playlists  for  every  situation;  including  breakups.  will  send  it  to  the  person  they're  meant  for.

most played — sound system by operation ivy.

notable features — more  tattoos  than  bare  skin;  charms  sewn  into  every  hemline,  hanging  from  every  piercing  adorning  nose  and  lip  and  brow.

general disposition — like  they're  about  to  shit  themselves  out  of  fear  &  excitement,  maybe  both.

character study — ben hargreeves ( the umbrella academy ) & seth cohen ( the oc ).

public record.

born  on  the  rocking  lull  of  a  houseboat  with  too  many  layers,  too  many  floors  built  upon  itself  from  too  many  generations  before;  carnelian  is  the  middle  child  of  the  st.  germains,  smack  dab  in  the  middle.  a  family  of  fishermen  and  superstitions,  carnelian  knows  mostly  of  the  ocean,  of  the  night  sky  that  hovers  above  it  and  whose  stars  reflect  against  the  waves,  twinkling  bright  and  shiny.  grows  up  on  early  mornings  at  sea,  before  the  sun  dares  to  rise  against  the  horizon  -  on  the  scent  of  seawater  and  zinc,  of  dead  fish  hauled  back  to  shore.

the  houseboat  that  never  strays  from  the  docks,  unlike  their  family's  fisher  vessel,  rocks  with  the  constant  movement  of  a  bustling  family  who  rarely  rests.  constant  visits  into  town;  the  children  to  school,  their  father  to  the  fishing  market,  their  mother  to  the  smallest  cottage  in  town,  shrouded  by  overgrown  hedge  and  towering  tree.  a  place  of  healing,  of  fortunes  told  and  spirits  settled.  they're  all  raised  on  it  -  on  spirituality,  of  being  in  tune  with  not  only  yourself,  but  the  world  around  you,  whether  being  or  nature.

the  st.  carnelians  aren't  wealthy,  but  they're  comfortable;  decades  of  the  same  family,  the  same  business  -  name  heard  across  the  fishing  ports  that  surround  their  town.  clothes  are  still  sewn  when  worn  out,  patched  lovingly  by  hand  with  every  hole,  every  tear.  a  heart  charm  hidden  within  every  sleeve,  affirmations  sewn  against  every  hem  as  if  spellwork.  they're  raised  to  have  their  own  ambitions,  their  own  dreams;  their  own  deities  to  pray  upon  -  their  own  paths  to  lead.  some  of  carnelian's  siblings  stay  close  to  town,  ambitions  tied  directly  to  their  family,  to  the  business  that  keeps  them  afloat.  others  leave  when  they  are  ready;  knowing  one  day  they'll  make  the  trek  back  home,  regardless  of  where  they  land.

carnelian's  fate  doesn't  lie  within  the  houseboat,  that  much  they  know  -  too  much  love  for  land,  despite  the  comforts  of  sea.  too  much  love  for  the  comfort  of  someone  else's  van  filled  with  more  smoke  than  air,  for  playing  80s  power ballads  in  their  school's  sports  hall  to  a  dwindling  crowd.  there's  a  life  out  there  carnelian  wants  to  live,  desperately,  despite  the  heaviness  that  cannot  help  but  collect  in  the  crevices  of  their  ribs  at  the  thought  of  leaving  home.

they  take  their  guitars  and  their  tarot  cards,  their  prized  vinyls  and  their  crystals,  the  hefty  scholarship  that  only  pushes  them  further  towards  some  semblance  of  a  dream  -  and  head  to  st.  cuthbert's.  it's  not  far,  yet  it's  still  too  much  of  a  distance;  homesickness  lodged  in  their  throat,  laced  in  their  words.  they  adapt  -  as  st.  germains  do  -  but  it  takes  time;  so  much  time.

double  majored  in  marine  conservation  and  sound  design;  carn's  days  are  split  between  palladian's  music  studios  and  forty  minute  commutes  to  the  dearest  shore,  music  theory  and  biology.  at  the  end  of  their  four  years,  it's  not  marine  conservation  they  keep  pursuing  -  not  fishing,  not  the  ocean;  it's  music.

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spiritual  &  superstitious;  believes  in  spirits  caught  between  here  and  the  afterlife,  in  the  tales  of  one's  life  being  told  in  the  palm  of  their  hand,  in  the  power  of  the  stars  and  how  they're  a  deciding  factor  in  fate.  believes  in  salt  thrown  over  the  shoulder,  four  leaf  clovers  and  other  good  luck  charms,  in  saying  good  morning  to  a  lone  magpie;  in  other  superstitions  family  -  taught,  family  -  wary.

very  big  on  astrology  and  tarot  cards;  is  often  seen  shuffling  a  deck  and  offering  another  their  daily  card.  looks  to  the  stars  for  guidance,  the  cards  for  the  path  they  choose  everyday.

has  taking  up  the  habit  &  hobby  of  mending  their  own  clothes  and  is  useful  with  a  sewing  needle;  has  inherited  the  trait  of  sewing  &  intertwining  little  charms  onto  their  sleeves,  collars,  hems,  laces,  and  whatnots.  it  keeps  them  close  to  home.

retouches their hair every other week; usually it's a shade of green, but will occasionally walk around with a fully bleached head. tattoos adorn every inch of their body, too many to count - and has more than a few piercings.

carn  has  always  been  good  with  instruments  -  not  prodigy  levels  by  any  means,  but  can  hold  their  own  down.  is  awfully  humble  about  it  -  more  private  shows  than  live  concerts,  but  still  enjoys  performing  with  others.  particularly  fond  of  ska  punk  (  always  received  poorly  )  and  turning  80's  synth  pop  classics  into  acoustic  ballads.  has  cried  during  them  before.

anxiety  /  drug  use;  believes  strongly  in  self  -  medication;  likes  the  feeling  of  melting  into  the  backseat  of  someone's  car,  or  into  their  couch,  or  dissolved  into  the  air.  says  it's  to  help  manage  their  anxiety  -  which  isn't  false!  it  never  stops  them,  not  completely;  but  it  does  hinder  them.  makes  it  harder  to  go  about  their  day  -  to  -  day  life.

is  kind  to  every  person  they  meet  by  default;  it's  their  natural  state  of  being  -  but  first  impressions  are  always  lasting,  and  how  much  carnelian  trusts  you  is  determinant  on  them.  despite  their  friendliness  and  loyalty  to  their  friends,  the  same  trust  isn't  easily  given,  and  they're  naturally  skeptical  of  other  people.  but  always  kind  -  always  giving  more  of  themselves  than  they  should  to  their  friends.  the  clothes  off  their  own  back  kind  of  person.

in  the  same  breath,  carnelian  is  so  incredibly  nosy.  purposefully  seeks  out  information,  if  only  to  hold  onto  it.  isn't  the  type  to  gossip  idly,  or  spread  rumors  -  the  secret  keeper  of  secret  keepers  -  but  they  just  like  to  know.  likes  to  know  how  people  tick,  what  makes  them  the  way  they  are;  what  context  to  put  to  their  actions.

has  a  tendency  to  be  a  little  self  -  righteous  and  holier  -  than  -  though;  they  think  they  know  the  best  out  of  anyone,  and  can  be  a  little  arrogant  at  times  in  a  way  that  isn't  entirely  annoying.  but  still  a  little  annoying.  and  yet,  hypocritically,  they're  hopelessly  idealistic  and  shit  at  advice  because  of  it.  a  big  advocate  of  dropping  everything  to  follow  your  heart.

other  than  that,  they're  level  -  headed;  tries  to  keep  calm  when  everything  else  has  gone  to  shit,  because  that's  what  carn  has  been  taught  to  do.  the  one  to  warn  against  risk  and  danger,  while  also  going  along  with  it  due  to  their  inability  to  not  support  their  friends.

has  trouble  accepting  change,  even  though  it's  an  indisputable  part  of  life  and  will  happen  regardless.  they've  changed  so  many  times,  and  each  time  feels  like  parts  of  them  being  picked  apart  and  slotted  elsewhere.  they  don't  cope  well  with  loss,  or  shifts  in  their  friendships,  or  tension  that  lasts  for  more  than  a  few  days.  will  always  fold  first.

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i'm  keeping  this  here  so  it  matches  all  my  other  intros  but  i've  got  nothing  rn.  check  back  later  WHAT  DO  U  WANT  FROM  ME!!

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MY FAV SHIPS (I THINK ABOUT THEM CONSTANTLY) AS RANDOM LYRICS

AUDREY HALL AND SIEGFRIED FARNON

My baby, here on earth - Showed me what my heart was worth So, when it comes to be my turn - Could you shine it down here for her? (MY LOVE IS MINE ALL MINE - MITSKI)

CHARLIE DALTON AND KNOX OVERSTREET

It took you two weeks - To go off and date her Guess you didn't cheat - But you're still a traitor (TRAITOR - OLIVIA RODERIGO)

SHERLOCK HOLMES AND JOHN WATSON

And if a double decker bus, crashes into us...to die by your side is such a heavenly way to die (THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT - THE SMITHS)

ENJOLRAS AND GRANTAIRE

Where you go, I'm going, so jump and I'm jumping - Since there is no me without you (ACHILLES COME DOWN - GANGS OF YOUTH)

ANNE CUTHBERT AND GILBERT BLYTHE

Settle soft and as pure as snow - I fell in love with the fire long ago (WOULD THAT I - HOZIER)

JO AND FRIEDRICH

He was sunshine, I was midnight rain (MIDNIGHT RAIN - TAYLOR SWIFT)

TODD ANDERSON AND NEIL PERRY

How evergreen, our group of friends - Don't think we'll say that word again And soon they'll have the nerve to deck the halls - That we once walked through One for the money, two for the show - I never was ready so I watched you go" (CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS - TAYLOR SWIFT)

LADY SYBIL AND TOM BRANSON

I'll never leave" ... - "Never mind" Our field of dreams, engulfed in fire - Your arson's match your somber eyes And I'll still see it until I die - You're the loss of my life (LOML - TAYLOR SWIFT)

LOKI AND MOBIUS

Help, I'm still at the restaurant - Still sitting in a corner I haunt Cross-legged in the dim light - They say, "What a sad sight" (RIGHT WHERE YOU LEFT ME - TAYLOR SWIFT)

AZIRAPHALE AND CROWLEY

Now that it's done - There's not one thing that I would change My life was a storm, since I was born - How could I fear any hurricane? (FRANCESCA - HOZIER)

ALEC SCUDDER AND MAURICE HALL

Hot summer nights, mid-July - When you and I were forever wild The crazy days, city lights - The way you'd play with me like a child (YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL - LANA DEL REY)

FINN AND POE DAMERON

Everything is blue - His pills, his hands, his jeans And now I'm covered in the colors - Pulled apart at the seams And it's blue - And it's blue Everything is grey - His hair, his smoke, his dreams And now he's so devoid of color - He don't know what it means (BLUE - HALSEY) ARWEN AND ARAGORN

All that bloodshed - crimson colver Sweet dream was over - my hand was the one you reached for all throughout the great war (THE GREAT WAR - TAYLOR SWIFT)

FARAMIR AND EOWYN

Look at the stars - Look how they shine for you And everything you do - Yeah, they were all yellow (YELLOW - COLDPLAY)

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Witch Films

It’s October! The month in which I watch even more horror movies than usual. Each year I tend to have a theme to help narrow down what to watch. So far I’ve done Zombie Films, Werewolf Films, Vampire Films, Slasher Films, Ghost Films and Lovecraftian Horror. This year's theme will focus on witches, though I'm surprised I haven't already done this.

I think this is my shortest list yet. I expected to find more films featuring a witch or witches, but it seems there aren’t as many as I thought. With fewer actual horror titles available, I had to include some lighter options to add a bit of length to the list.

Hocus Pocus (1993) – an American fantasy comedy film directed by Kenny Ortega from a screenplay by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert, and a story by David Kirschner and Garris. The film stars Omri Katz, Thora Birch, Vinessa Shaw, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy and Sean Murray.

After moving to Salem, Massachusetts, teenager Max Dennison explores an abandoned house with his sister, Dani, and their new friend, Allison. Skeptical of a spooky legend Allison shares, Max unwittingly brings back a trio of wicked witches on Halloween night. Now, with the help of a mysterious cat, the kids must seize the witches' spellbook to prevent them from achieving immortality and unleashing chaos on the town.

Halloweentown (1998) – an American fantasy comedy film directed by Duwayne Dunham. The first installment in Halloweentown series, it stars Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown, Joey Zimmerman, and Judith Hoag.

The story follows 13-year-old Marnie Piper, who uncovers her family's magical heritage after following her grandmother to a hidden world where it’s Halloween every day. In this magical place, Marnie encounters witches, vampires and monsters who live peacefully, separate from the mortal world. But as she learns more about her own powers, Marnie faces a choice: embrace her destiny and protect Halloweentown from a looming threat, or risk losing her connection to this magical world forever.

Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) – a Japanese animated fantasy film written, produced, and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Eiko Kadono.

At thirteen, young witch Kiki sets off, as tradition dictates, to find her place in the world and hone her skills. With her loyal cat, Jiji, she settles in a seaside town and starts a delivery service to help the townsfolk. But as Kiki navigates her new life, she encounters challenges that test her independence, resilience, and the magic within herself.

The Craft (1996) – an American teen supernatural horror film directed by Andrew Fleming from a screenplay by Peter Filardi and Fleming and a story by Filardi. The film stars Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, and Rachel True.

When new girl Sarah transfers to a Los Angeles high school, she’s drawn to a group of outcast girls rumored to practice witchcraft. Together, they form a powerful coven, casting spells to transform their lives. But as their magic intensifies, so does its darker side, and Sarah soon learns that power always comes at a price.

The Witch (2015) – An period horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers in his feature directorial debut. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy in her feature film debut, alongside Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, and Lucas Dawson.

Set in 1630s New England, a devout Puritan family finds themselves exiled from their community, struggling to survive in isolation near a foreboding forest. As their crops fail and livestock perish, unsettling events begin to plague them, fostering paranoia and mistrust. When their youngest child goes missing, the family’s faith is put to the ultimate test, and dark secrets come to light, suggesting that something sinister may be lurking in the woods.

Sleepy Hollow (1999) – a gothic supernatural horror film directed by Tim Burton. It is a film adaptation loosely based on Washington Irving's 1820 short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", and stars Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci, with Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon, Casper Van Dien, Christopher Lee, and Jeffrey Jones in supporting roles.

New York detective Ichabod Crane is sent to the small, eerie village of Sleepy Hollow to investigate a series of brutal decapitations. He’s a skeptic of the supernatural, but the villagers believe the killer is the Headless Horseman, a vengeful spirit from local legend. As Crane delves deeper, he uncovers dark secrets, mysterious rituals, and a sinister plot that threatens both his life and his beliefs. With each discovery, he’s forced to question what’s real—and what might be lurking beyond reason.

The Witches (1990) – a dark fantasy film directed by Nicolas Roeg from a screenplay by Allan Scott, based on the 1983 novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. The film stars Anjelica Huston and Mai Zetterling.

There's also another adaptation of the novel, The Witches (also known as Roald Dahl's The Witches), a 2020 dark fantasy comedy horror film co-produced and directed by Robert Zemeckis, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kenya Barris and Guillermo del Toro, based on the novel. The film stars Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Stanley Tucci, Kristin Chenoweth, and Jahzir Bruno.

The story follows a young boy who encounters a group of witches led by the Grand High Witch, who despise children and plot to eliminate them using a magical potion that transforms them into mice. When the boy and his grandmother stumble upon their nefarious plan, they must outsmart the witches and find a way to stop them before it's too late.

The Blair Witch Project (1999) – an American found footage supernatural psychological horror film written, directed, and edited by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez.

Three student filmmakers venture into the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland, to create a documentary, about the terrifying legend of the Blair Witch. What begins as a simple project quickly turns harrowing as strange, unsettling events draw them deeper into the forest—and into a nightmare from which they can’t escape.

You Won't Be Alone (2022) – a Macedonian dark fantasy horror drama film written and directed by Goran Stolevski. It is an international co-production of Australia, the United Kingdom, Macedonia and Serbia in the Macedonian language, and marks Stolevski's feature film directorial debut. It stars Sara Klimoska, Alice Englert, Carloto Cotta, and Noomi Rapace as some of Nevena's forms, alongside Anamaria Marinca as Maria.

Set in 19th-century Macedonia, the story revolves around a young mute girl named Nevena, who is raised in isolation by her mother, Maria, a witch. After being transformed into a shapeshifting creature, Nevena embarks on a journey to explore the world through the experiences of others, discovering the joys and sorrows of humanity.

I Married a Witch (1942) – an American romantic comedy fantasy film, directed by René Clair. The screenplay is by Robert Pirosh and Marc Connelly and uncredited other writers, including Dalton Trumbo, is based on the 1941 novel The Passionate Witch by Thorne Smith, who died before he could finish it; it was completed by Norman H. Matson. The film stars Veronica Lake, Fredric March, Robert Benchley, Susan Hayward and Cecil Kellaway.

A mischievous witch named Jennifer and her grumpy warlock father, Daniel, are accidentally freed from centuries of captivity and set out to take revenge on the descendants of the Puritan who condemned them. Together, they set their sights on Wallace Wooley, the unwitting descendant. Jennifer plots to enchant him and ruin his upcoming marriage, with Daniel adding his own brand of chaos. But things go hilariously awry when Jennifer finds herself falling for him instead.

Suspiria (1977) – an Italian epic supernatural horror film directed by Dario Argento, who co-wrote the screenplay with Daria Nicolodi, partially based on Thomas De Quincey's 1845 essay Suspiria de Profundis. It stars Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bosé, Alida Valli, Udo Kier, and Joan Bennett, in her final film role.

There's also Suspiria (2018) film, directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by David Kajganich, draws inspiration from Dario Argento’s iconic 1977 Italian film of the same name. It was described by Guadagnino as an "homage" to the 1977 film rather than a direct remake, reimagining the story in Berlin in 1977. It stars Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, and Chloë Grace Moretz, the film also includes a cameo by Jessica Harper, the lead actress from the original Suspiria.

The story follows a young American dancer named Suzy Bannion who arrives at a prestigious ballet academy in Freiburg, Germany, only to discover that the school harbors dark secrets. As unsettling events and strange occurrences disturb her surroundings, Suzy becomes entangled in a sinister mystery lurking within the academy’s walls.

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The Return of Swamp Thing is a 1989 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name; it is a sequel to the 1982 film Swamp Thing but has a lighter tone than its predecessor. The movie was directed by Jim Wynorski from a screenplay by Neil Cuthbert and Grant Morris based on characters in the comic book by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. It was produced by Annette Cirillo,…

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More than 400 Canadian artists from the worlds of music, film and literature are denouncing what they describe as "alarming and destructive" anti-trans legislation in an open letter released Sunday by music superstars Tegan and Sara.

The list of stars who signed the letter includes actor Elliot Page, Great Big Sea frontman Alan Doyle, actress Elisha Cuthbert, folk music legend Neil Young, recent Grammy winner Allison Russell and the two surviving members of classic children's entertainment act Sharon, Lois and Bram.

"The anti-trans policies taking root in Canada go beyond discrimination — they present a clear risk to the mental and physical well-being of trans individuals throughout the country," reads the letter.

The letter calls out Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's planned pronoun policies for gender diverse children in schools, as well as proposed restrictions for youth seeking gender-affirming care.

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The Andaman Islands are a tropical paradise with pristine beaches, rich marine life, and lush forests. Here are the top tourist places in the Andaman Islands that you should consider for your visit: lets discuss about andaman tourist places

1. Port Blair (Capital City)

Cellular Jail: A historical landmark, this jail was used by the British to imprison Indian freedom fighters. The Light and Sound show in the evening is a must-watch.

Corbyns Cove Beach: A peaceful beach, perfect for a relaxing time, swimming, and water sports.

Chidiya Tapu: A bird-watching haven with scenic views, especially at sunset.

Anthropological Museum: Learn about the indigenous tribes of the Andaman Islands.

Samudrika Marine Museum: Showcases the region’s marine biodiversity and is run by the Indian Navy.

2. Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)

Radhanagar Beach: One of the most beautiful beaches in Asia, known for its clear water and stunning sunsets.

Elephant Beach: A popular spot for water activities like snorkeling and scuba diving, with coral reefs and vibrant marine life.

Vijay Nagar Beach: Known for its tranquil environment and soft sands, perfect for beach lovers.

Kalapathar Beach: A quiet, lesser-known beach ideal for relaxation.

3. Neil Island

Known for its peaceful ambiance, clean beaches, and snorkeling opportunities.

Laxmanpur Beach and Natural Bridge: The natural limestone formation is a unique attraction on the island.

Perfect for cycling, beach walks, and snorkeling.

4. Baratang Island

Limestone Caves: These caves are formed by stalactites and stalagmites, accessible through a mangrove creek.

Mud Volcano: A unique geological formation that can be visited through a short trek.

Parrot Island: Famous for its birdlife, especially during sunset when the sky is filled with parrots returning to roost.

5. North Bay Island

Coral Reefs and Marine Life: A great place for snorkeling, diving, and a glass-bottom boat ride to witness the underwater world.

Scuba Diving: North Bay is known for its clear waters and vibrant coral reefs, making it one of the best spots for diving in the Andamans.

6. Ross Island

A small island close to Port Blair, once the administrative headquarters of the British in the Andaman Islands.

Historical Ruins: Explore the ruins of British buildings like the church, gymnasium, and bakery.

Wildlife: The island is home to a variety of deer and birds.

7. Cinque Island

A remote and uninhabited island known for its pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters.

Snorkeling & Scuba Diving: The island has one of the richest marine ecosystems in the region.

8. Hut Bay (Little Andaman Island)

Famous for its White Surf Waterfall and Butler Bay Beach.

Perfect for beach lovers and those interested in a more off-the-beaten-path experience.

9. Turtle Nesting Sites (Ritchie's Archipelago)

The beaches in the Ritchie's Archipelago are famous for turtle nesting sites, particularly the Turtle Bay in Havelock. You can witness turtles laying eggs during the nesting season (November to March).

10. Swaraj Dweep (formerly Havelock) – Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

Ideal for nature lovers, the park offers stunning coral reefs, underwater marine life, and is perfect for a relaxing day in nature.

Visitors can also indulge in water sports like snorkeling and glass-bottom boat rides here.

11. Diglipur

Kalpong River: The longest river in the Andaman Islands, ideal for eco-tourism and water sports.

Ram Nagar Beach: A secluded beach that is less crowded, offering great views and relaxation.

12. Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (Middle Andaman)

A protected area for sea turtles, this sanctuary is famous for its turtle nesting sites, especially Olive Ridley turtles.

Best Activities in the Andaman Islands

Snorkeling & Scuba Diving: The islands are home to some of the best dive sites in India, offering vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life.

Water Sports: Jet skiing, parasailing, kayaking, and banana boat rides are available at many beaches, especially in Havelock and Neil Island.

Island Hopping: The Andaman Islands are perfect for exploring small, untouched islands. You can take day trips to places like Neil, Cinque, and Ritchie's Archipelago.

Trekking: Several trails on islands like Havelock and Baratang offer an adventurous way to experience the island's natural beauty.

These destinations showcase the beauty, history, and adventure of the Andaman Islands. Whether you're looking for relaxation, adventure, or history, the Andamans have something for every traveler. Let me know if you need more specific information for your trip!

hope this blog about andaman and nicobar islands will be helpful for you.

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Colinton/Fairmilehead by election Conservative candidate- Neil Cuthbert from The Edinburgh Reporter On Vimeo on Vimeo.

Neil Cuthbert feels that another Conservative councillor for this ward would be welcomed by locals.