#1. this man speaks in rhyme only villains do that (/j)

[maraschinotopped]

i have finally gathered enough courage to actually draw balan wonderworld characters after having my brain think about that game for a week straight

[tired-and-procrastinating]

There was honestly so much story potential in The Rise of Skywalker and it was just.... wasted.

Like you had the opportunity to look past the darkside/lightside dichotomy and really examine whether either side are really right or wrong. Because I have always thought the prequels were about the dark side winning, the original trilogy was the light side winning, and the sequels would finally bring real balance to the force.

Rey being a nobody was such an important part of her story, of admitting to herself her family roots aren't important, what is important is herself as a person and her found family.

Palpatine was a boring ass pull because apparently writing anything more interesting than a creepy old man in a dark robe being pure evil is too hard for JJ. Like, exploring grey morality? Nope. Exploring how the First Order can and is a villain without the force involved? Nope. Exploring how the apathy of the rest of the galaxy is also a villain? Nope.

Speaking of villains; Hux. What did they do to my BOY HUX. Like, okay, there were three routes they could have gone, all of which would have been more satisfying and make more sense than what they chose. 1) nothing changed about his character, and he does exactly what Pryde does. 2) he was secretly a deep cover mole from the very beginning. At some point he overcame his childhood indoctrination and decided to aid the resistance from the inside. He is the reason Finn and other stormtroopers conditioning "failed", and he remains undercover doing all he can, but he see there is no time and either goes with Finn and Poe when he rescues them, or faces his fate, with Finn and poe telling others of his bravery, even when his image to most is that of a despot (This would go against he previous characterisation in other works, but hey J J went way further than I did here so...) 3) everything is the same, Hux really is THAT much of a petty bitch. But he is also not stupid so he goes with Poe and Finn and all further scenes are awkward as hell and kind of hilarious. He also elaborates and talks about how he is done with abuse and humiliation, and his dreams of bringing order to the galaxy are not worth this.

Even with the Canon ending, I would not be too surprise if somewhere down the line a star wars novel comes out showing his escape. He planned to be executed to get away Scott free, through a blaster-proof vest, some luck, and help from those loyal to him. And then years down the line he is found and captured by the new Republican government, but Poe lets him go, just as Hux had done for him manyyears ago.

Now Hux is not the only character to be treated Like garbage, rose was barely a background character the entire movie. They also added quite a number of new characters (in a movie filled with characters whose stories are still far from complete, And in a story that is jam-packed). This was a huge mistake, as it really feels like they are there to give exposition and to give Finn and Poe love interests, which is just... no.

Also, it would have made way more sense for Anakin to be the force ghost/vision kylo sees that finally brings him back to the light. While I know he loves his dad, it would make more sense that the man he has admired for so long be the one to finally talk sense into him.

Finally: reylo. I was thrilled to see it become Canon. I liked seeing them using the bond, healing, and kissing. It was magical. But it was also a tragic end for Ben. He never spoke, he was never mourned. Not only did Ben die, but it looks like Rey didn't really care? I have seen people more emotional waiting for the bus. This is meant to be her soulmate, who just sacrificed himself for her! Like? Idk man, felt super weird. Especially as having them be together (And start a new generation) would have been hopeful. It would have really been reverse anidala, "it is like poetry, it rhymes". This just carries on the Skywalker tradgey rather than finally letting it come to an end.

This was a long incoherent ramble. People have already said everything I have but... This movie disappointed me on a deep level. I love star wars. I'll be the sequel trilogy. I just wish these characters were treated with some respect.

[apoetsdreams]

Mobb Deep - « Shook ones »

Word up son, word

Yeah, to all the killers and the hundred dollar billas

(yo I got the phone thing, knowmsayin', keep your eyes open)

For real niggas who ain't got no feelings

(keep your eyes open)

(no doubt, no doubt son, I got this, I got this)

(just watch my back, I got this first, yo)

Check it out now

(word up, say it to them niggas, check this out it's a murda)

[Verse 1: Prodigy]

I got you stuck off the realness, we be the infamous

You heard of us, official Queensbridge murderers

The Mobb comes equipped for warfare, beware

Of my crime family who got 'nough shots to share

For all of those who wanna profile and pose

Rock you in your face, stab your brain with your nose bone

You all alone in these streets, cousin

Every man for they self in this land we be gunnin'

And keep them shook crews runnin', like they supposed to

They come around, but they never come close to

I can see it inside your face, you're in the wrong place

Cowards like you just get they whole body laced up

With bullet holes and such

Speak the wrong words, man, and you will get touched

You can put your whole army against my team and

I guarantee you it'll be your very last time breathin'

Your simple words just don't move me you're minor, we're major

You're all up in the game and don't deserve to be a player

Don't make me have to call your name out

Your crew is featherweight, my gunshots'll make you levitate

I'm only 19, but my mind is old

And when the things get for real, my warm heart turns cold

Another nigga deceased, another story gets told

It ain't nothin' really, ayo Dun, spark the Philly

So I can get my mind off these yellow-backed niggas

Why they still alive? I don't know, go figure

Meanwhile back in Queens the realness and foundation

If I die, I couldn't choose a better location

When the slugs penetrate, you feel a burnin' sensation

Gettin' closer to God in a tight situation now

Take these words home and think it through

Or the next rhyme I write might be about you

Chorus]

Son, they shook

‘Cause ain't no such things as halfway crooks

Scared to death, scared to look, they shook

‘Cause ain't no such things as halfway crooks

Scared to death, scared to look

Livin' the life that of diamonds and guns

There's numerous ways you can choose to earn funds

So some get shot, locked down, and turn nuns

Cowardly hearts and straight up shook ones, shook ones

He ain't a crook, son, he's just a shook one

[Verse 2: Havoc]

For every rhyme I write it's 25 to life

Yo, it's a must, in gats we trust, safeguardin' my life

Ain't no time for hesitation, that only leads to incarceration

You don't know me, there's no relation

Queensbridge and we don't play

I don't got time for your petty-thinkin' mind

Son, I'm bigger than those

Claimin' that you pack heat, but you're scared to hold

And once the smoke clears, you'll be left with one in your dome

Thirteen years in the projects—my mentality is what, kid?

You talk a good one, but you don't want it

Sometimes I wonder, do I deserve to live?

Or am I gonna burn in Hell for all the things I did?

No time to dwell on that, ‘cause my brain reacts

Front if you want, kid, lay on your back

I don't fake jax, kid, you know I bring it to you live

Stay in a child's place, kid, you out of line

Criminal minds thirsty for recognition

I'm sippin', E&J got my mind flippin'

I'm buggin', diggin' my ways out of holes by hustlin'

Get that loot, kid, you know my function

‘Cause long as I'm alive I'ma live illegal

And once I get on, I'ma put on all my peoples

React quick, spit lyrics like MAC's, I hit your dome up

When I roll up, don't be caught sleepin', ‘cause I'm creepin'

[Chorus]

Son, they shook

‘Cause ain't no such things as halfway crooks

Scared to death, scared to look, they shook

‘Cause ain't no such things as halfway crooks

Scared to death, scared to look, they shook

(We live the life that of diamonds)

‘Cause ain't no such things as halfway crooks

Scared to death, scared to look, they shook

‘Cause ain't no such things as halfway crooks

Livin' the life that of diamonds and guns

There's numerous ways you can choose to earn funds

So some get shot, locked down, and turn nuns

Cowardly hearts and straight up shook ones, shook ones

He ain't a crook, son, he's just a shook one

[Outro]

To all the villains and a hundred dollar billers

To real brothers who ain't got no feelings

G-yeah, the whole Bridge

Queens get the money

41st side, keepin' it real, you know

Queens get the money

[Produced by Havoc]