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thinking abt the killer. sighing wistfully

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My tits are pretty and everything i say is right

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some of my best friends are bad movies

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this is my favorite account on letterboxd

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jeepeon (based on this image from Let's Find Pokemon)

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That Was Then, This Is Now🎶

I love this song as a narrative device, I think it’s expertly crafted to give enough exposition to the audience in one hit while still having details for later re-listens that enrich the experience further. A lot of the songs in this musical pull this off well, but I’m talking about this one right now

This song is basically about how Hel’s just as obsessed with Mad’s gaze as Mad is w her gaze

The song starts with the main melody from the introductory score in the movie; this is so interesting to me, especially since I didn’t really recognize any other parts of the score in the musical when I rewatched the movie. I think Helen gets this melody because she’s the one who constantly pushes the plot forward: she takes ernest to the show, she’s the first to get the potion, she tries to steal Ernest and kill Mad, she actually does kill Mad. She’s the key ingredient moving the plot, and everyone else is kind of just reacting to her actions. That’s why i believe she gets this melody.

“Now I’m healed, even keeled now that Ernest Menville’s found me” Now that she’s got patriarchal validation that she and Mad both crave respectively, she thinks that she’s now on even footing w mad in terms of success. The same way For The Gaze is not a love song to the audience, this song is not really a love song to Ernest. Ernest is a tool for her to get even with Mad, she doesn’t actually care for him, she just likes how docile he is in her perpetual fight with the real love of her life.

^“That was then, this is now” really means Hel didn’t have the same validation before, but now that she’s does and has successfully made mad jealous she thinks things are different. They are not. She’s still stuck in the same cycle

Music theory thing I wanna point out: on the lines, “I love you, you’re my person forever and always in true” it seems like this is the point of the phrase, their love for each other, because Hel and Ernest sing this part together and the notes build upward toward “true,” which implies that this is where the emphasis is. But Hel keeps going up with “she’ll choke” and finally resolves with “when she sees how loved i am by you.” This just emphasizes that the entire point of their relationship is to get a rise out of Mad, not that they actually just love each other

I saw @disguised-as-a-flamingo point this out here and I wanna expand maybe: Ernest is not really that good of a partner according to this song, or at the very least doesn’t seem to know how to be a partner to Helen. “You don’t care that I give up on dreams ‘cause im too scared to try […] that I spend most my life chasing friends who forget that I’m there.” He doesn’t encourage her toward her goals, which— it isn’t his job to be her life coach, but he could probably encourage her to get a life coach. He could encourage her to stay away from Madeline, but he doesn’t. Hel appreciates this because she wants to keep Mad in her life. That’s why she thinks he’s her person, because he doesn’t challenge the insanity that is her relationship with Mad. He just sits there silently watching her cannibalize herself for Madeline’s attention. And he lacks the agency and self respect necessary to see himself out of this ridiculous situation which is why he’s “perfect” for Helen. All she requires from him is his presence, and he gives it to her and not much else other than that. He is actually willing to sit there and ignore Mad and Hel’s toxicity, and she loves him for it.

Also something I love, on the line, “that I spend most my life chasing friends who forget that I’m there,” the sound of a church bell rings out when she sings “there,” like a funeral bell I take this to foreshadow that chasing Mad leads to her death (or it could be a wedding bell bc she and Mad end up together forever in the end, either work really)

Something that took me a while to realize, after she sings “and Helen Sharp will never be the same,” the melody from If You Want Perfection plays in the respective major key for this song and I think that’s so cool I love it

I like that the creators broke up this scene from the movie into two separate scenes so this song could establish Hel’s character. Originally, Ernest was already enchanted by Madeline in her wardrobe, but that doesn’t happen in the musical until Tell Me, Ernest. It’s just nice because now we get a clear understanding of Hel’s goals and her relationships with Ernest and Mad from her perspective. Smart narrative choice

I also love how this song functions as Hel’s “I want” song. It seems like Hel has what she wants already, as she already has Ernest who gives her the confidence she desires and she gets to see Mad jealous, so an “I want” song seems unnecessary for her atp. But it’s like she turns this into an “I want” song because of how insatiable she is for Mad’s attention. The story could’ve ended here because she already got what she wanted: Mad’s attention and envy, and Ernest just being there ig. But she keeps pushing anyway.

I just wanted to point out a few things I noticed and like about this song. This song had to grow on me at first tbh and I love it now. I love Hel she is my blorbo or whatever she’s insane she just like me fr

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Ya’ll heard it hear first if you wanna do pride month keep Megan Hilty in your thoughts and your daily conversations

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Are there tales in those walls ? finally finished colouring my Cinderellas castle tribute piece and I'm so happy with how it turned out. This will be debuting at MCM London comic con next weekend with some other goodies

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The joy this brought me…. Unspeakable

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'Mermaids' by Lavera Grace

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ive been trying to let evil into my life

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if i can't find the way, i'll follow your light

just in time for tony nominations! congrats to these two icons!! really wish i could see this show live but these characters and this musical have really changed my life nonetheless

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i still haven’t recovered from the time in high school where i was casted as karen in spongebob the musical, and i convinced myself to be so enamored with the character of plankton to make sure me and my plankton’s chemistry was legit. like i watched so much spongebob for two months, and i guess it did work cause so many people thought we were dating in real life (which we eventually did) (for a hot second) (that’s another story), but the damage was apparently irreparable, because every time i see a clip of him, —or god forbid— hear one of those plankton AI covers, his voice legit does something very bad to me. this is so humiliating. i can’t even pinpoint what kind of attraction this is but i cannot escape it. i need to be fucking euthanized or something. christ.

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Are you 🫵 pissed off about the Lilo and Stitch monstrosity remake? Do you want to know how you can actually make a difference in supporting the people and ecosystems of Hawaii?

Tourism is a big issue in Hawaii (which the remake got rid of the original's commentary on because it makes foreigners look bad). I'm not gonna promote it, BUT I know that realistically, thousands of people arrive here every single day by the airplane-ful. And the majority of them aren't educated on the socio-cultural and economic impacts of tourism. SO, I'm making this post in an effort to educate visitors. If you or someone you know is visiting or moving to Hawaii (whether by circumstances in or out of your control), here are some suggestions on how you can give back!

You can donate to the Hawaii Community Foundation, which has been instrumental in giving aid to the displaced community of Lahaina after the Maui wildfires in 2023. They also provide scholarships to students of under-represented communities.

If you're interested in visiting Kualoa Ranch, you can do their Mālama Experience where you get your hands dirty giving back to the ‘āina (land)!

There are other organizations you can join to volunteer with, too, like Kupu and Mālama Maunalua. Check them out; maybe you can help with a beach cleanup or plant native trees! These are both non-profit organizations that accept monetary donations.

Visit the Bishop Museum to learn about Hawaiian history and culture! They also have events focused on sustainability and conservation.

If you're visiting Hilo on the Big Island, go visit the Laulima Nature Center! They're a non-profit aimed at protecting Hawaii's native species, and they even have an online store that ships to the US mainland and internationally! (After I post this, I'm gonna head on over and get myself a manu o Kū pin ♡)

A few other tips I have:

DO: Respect the locals' homes. Several beaches and hiking trails have access points in residential areas. Please be mindful to keep your voices down when passing by, and park ONLY in designated parking areas.

DO: Wear reef-safe sunscreen! Sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate are banned in Hawaii because they are known to damage coral reefs.

DON'T: Approach wildlife, particularly honu (sea turtles) and 'īlio holo i ka uaua (Hawaiian monk seals). Stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from turtles and at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from monk seals. If you see someone harassing animals, report them to the statewide NOAA Marine Wildlife Hotline: (888) 256-9840. You can also contact the Hawaii State Department of Land and Natural Resources.

DON'T: Collect sand, rocks, or other natural items to bring home with you. This is to protect the ecosystems and also out of respect for Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians), who have cultural beliefs regarding lava rocks in particular. Taking lava rocks is extremely disrespectful.

DON'T: Litter! Please throw away your waste in proper trash cans. If you see a bin that says "ʻōpala," that's a trash can!

Many Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) are moving to the US mainland because the cost of living in Hawaii has been driven up so high (because of people moving here), they can't afford to live in their ancestral home. So, if you are going to visit or move to Hawaii, please:

- Make the effort to support local businesses, especially those owned by Native Hawaiians!

- Educate yourself and your loved ones about actual Hawaiian culture!

- Try Hawaiian food, like poi!

- Learn some Hawaiian words and don't be afraid to ask how to pronounce words correctly!

- Donate to a food bank!

- Watch films and read books written by Native Hawaiians!

My hope is that whoever sees this post will use it to educate themselves, their friends, and their families who are considering visiting.

My background is in sustainability and the environment, so that's what I know to suggest off the top of my head. If any Kānaka Maoli read this post and have suggestions to add, please do!