#Amanda Lund

[thesarahshay]

Me: I listen to a totally normal amount of podcasts Also me: Oh no, the new Matt Gourley/Amanda Lund project used the same stock music that Mary Kate Wiles used as the theme music for her Anne of Green Gables audiobook series, if they keep using it throughout the show it's going to be really distracting

[stephaniejuhnay]

Gourley’s Disneyland podcast, Keys to the Kingdom, is already so fascinating to me. And he and his wife are cutie pies 😂

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Best Podcasts of 2023

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[theneighborhoodlisten]

Ep 112: This week, Joan and Burnt discuss Joan’s Etsy shop, scandalous park activities, and an update on Burnt’s murphy bed. Plus, Andrea (Amanda Lund) comes into the studio to discuss the politics of the succulent business.

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[fishnetinsides]

shawnee smith #1 amandacecilia shipper iktr

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The best scene from saw x. I am.lossng. mynidn

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SAW X (2023)

Director: Kevin Greutert Cinematography: Nick Matthews

[amandas-anger-issues]

to celebrate 20 years of saw, Australian distributor ViaVision is releasing a Saw Limited Edition 3D lenticular hardcase version on 4K+Blu-ray 🙌

it includes an exclusive photo booklet and is strictly limited to 2000 copies!

preorders are open now!

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Sorted caps from Saw X.

John Kramer - Tobin Bell 4431

Cecilia Pederson - Synnove Macody Lund 5387

Amanda Young - Shawnee Smith 2079

Parker Sears - Steven Brand 1738

Gabriela - Renata Vaca 1460

Valentina - Paulette Hernandez 1400

Mateo - Octavio Hinojosa 1221

Other Saw caps & icons can be found HERE.

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Terror e jogos de moralidade em "Saw X, 2023"

[adrianicsea]

saw x: your guide to the new & returning characters

hi everybody!! i’ve been keeping up with all the new updates, leaks, and speculation about saw x for quite awhile now. in light of that, and with the movie’s impending release, i thought i would put this together for everyone’s ease & reference 👍🏻

this post will contain some information from the official saw x production notes released by lionsgate, which in turn does contain some spoilers about events in the film. furthermore, for returning characters, we’ll only be looking at characters explicitly and visually confirmed to be returning as of 9/20/23 (sorry hoffman).

we’ll go ahead and start with john kramer! saw x first finds john attending a cancer support group, still in the city. there, he meets a man who’s had great success treating his disease with experimental swedish oncologist doctor finn pederson. intrigued by this, john ends up venturing to mexico city to seek out an experimental, not-fully-legal treatment for his cancer with finn’s daughter, another oncologist named cecilia pederson. when the doctor and her team turn out to be nothing more than scammers, though, john swiftly acts to take revenge on them.

the production notes (which you can read in their entirety here, if you’d like) make a point of talking about how this movie is going to showcase a more human and conflicted version of john than we’ve seen before— as he’s still relatively early in his jigsaw journey, and as he’s fully interacting face-to-face with his victims, we’ll get to see john being openly challenged by his victims for the first time, and wrestling between his own moral codes and the accusations that he’s a murderer being thrown at him by his victims.

next up, we have amanda young!! contrary to what some initial speculation/advertisements suggested, i believe she’s going to be a major player in this film, with her emotional arc perhaps even rivaling john’s. about her role in this movie, director kevin greutert says: “it was an opportunity to go deeper into where she is at an earlier point in her relationship with john, before her guilt, insecurities, and doubt corrupted her against john’s work. in this story, we see amanda’s manic cheekiness, as well as her vulnerability and affection for john. but she has doubts about the violent and cruel aspect of the work they’re doing together.”

greutert goes on to say that amanda finds herself identifying with one of the victims of the pederson clinic games, and this in turn drives her urge to partake in the games and to start her down the road of being at odds with john’s morality. i have a pretty good idea of who amanda’s sympathetic victim is going to be, but we’ll get to that shortly.

actress synnøve macody lund plays doctor cecilia pederson, the head of the scam ring that lures john to mexico city and pretends to cure his cancer. though cecilia is capable of appearing warm and caring, at her heart, she is a selfish and manipulative person, more concerned about herself than about any of her victims or even her staff. lund says that there is a spark of recognition and similarity between john and cecilia when they first meet, but as the games begin, cecilia does her best to challenge john and “try to break him.”

cecilia’s father, doctor finn pederson, is also an oncologist, although it is currently unclear whether he’s legitimate or not. there is some speculation that he may be the “experimental doctor” mentioned by william easton in saw vi. he is portrayed by donagh gordon. (no picture here bc the mobile app only allows 10 photos per post 😔)

joshua okamoto is listed as playing both diego and a different character named doctor cortez. diego is the driver who brings john between the hacienda where he’s staying and to his appointments with doctor pederson; okamoto describes him as friendly and talkative, almost like a tour guide. doctor cortez is an “enigmatic” physician that john sees during his appointments. it is (imo) unclear at this point whether the two characters are really meant to be two distinct people— to me, it makes more sense that diego is only pretending to be doctor cortez, but that’s just my speculation.

octavio hinojosa will be playing mateo, a veterinarian who moonlights as cecilia’s anesthesiologist during john’s surgery. hinojosa says that mateo has gotten involved in “some shady business” — aside from pretending to be a doctor, mateo also sells drugs from his veterinary office. hinojosa doesn’t say much else about mateo’s personality, and the production notes only describe him as a “scummy drug pusher.”

renata vaca plays gabriela, who is both one of the addicts that mateo sells drugs to and a member of the pederson scam ring in her own right. gabriela pretends to be john’s housekeeper, and before the scam is revealed, the two of them actually begin to bond and have a nice moment together. when john realizes he’s been duped, vaca says that gabriela’s betrayal “breaks his heart.” while john still wants to test her, vaca says that john still sees goodness in gabriela and hopes to restore it by testing her.

i mentioned above that amanda forms a bond with one of the pederson clinic victims— given how similar gabriela’s background sounds to amanda’s, and given that we can see amanda straddling gabriela in the photo above (you can just barely make out gabriela’s fur coat in the corner), i would be VERY surprised if it’s not gabriela.

played by paulette hernández, valentina works as a fake nurse in the pederson scam ring. the production notes don’t have much else to say about her character, but it does talk about the nature of her trap and pretty heavily implies that she doesn’t make it very long into the pederson clinic games. (we’ve also already seen a decapitated body in several of the trailers and commercials for the movie, so maybe they just don’t care about spoiling this particular death.)

isan beomhyun lee plays the custodian whose face has already been made famous via the eyeball vacuum trap posters! he isn’t given a name in the production notes, but the notes do mention that john catches him while he’s still in the city, BEFORE leaving for mexico. john punishes the custodian for “contemplating a theft of a patient’s belongings.” the fate of the eyeball vacuum victim has already been made pretty clear, so i wouldn’t expect to see much more of him than we already have.

steven brand plays parker sears, who the production notes tell us is a fellow patient of john’s, seeking treatment for his thyroid cancer from cecilia and her scam ring. however, it’s pretty clear that there’s something more going on with him— if it wasn’t enough that we see him in the first trailer holding a gun (and NOT in any of the other pederson clinic games), the production notes themselves make a point of saying that “not everything or everyone is as it seems.” it’s my personal speculation that he’s some sort of undercover cop— perhaps one who was already on the way to busting the pederson scammers before john came in and started doing things his own way.

finally, we have michael beach playing henry kessler. the production notes have nothing to say about him, and we also haven’t seen much about him in any trailers or spots just yet. that said, the following is purely my own speculation.

the production notes mention that john first learns about cecilia from a former member of his cancer support group in the saw metro. i believe that kessler may be that former member. this would subsequently make him complicit in john’s scamming, and as such, i believe kessler might be the person we briefly see being tortured in the bathroom during the trailer.

SO there you all go!! hopefully this guide was interesting, helpful, and/or informative :) thank you for reading!!

[bookaddict24-7]

(New Young Adult Releases Coming Out Today! (October 4th, 2022)

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Have I missed any new Young Adult releases? Have you added any of these books to your TBR? Let me know!

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New Standalones/First in a Series:

Pretty Dead Queens by Alexa Donne

The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera

A Scatter of Light by Malinda Lo

The Second Death of Edie and Violet Bond by Amanda Glaze

Monarch Rising by Harper Glenn

The Restless Dark by Erica Waters

Anne of Greenville by Mariko Tamaki

The Sacrifice by Rin Chupeco

The Wolves Are Watching by Natalie Lund

Flight 171 by Amy Christine Parker

The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park

After Dark with Roxie Clark by Brooke Lauren Davis

Prince of Song & Sea by linsey miller

By the Time You Read This I'll Be Gone by Stephanie Kuehn

Man Made Monsters by Andrea L. Rogers & Jeff Edwards 

Tasting Light by Various

Princess of Souls by Alexandra Christo

New Sequels: 

Scions (Starcrossed #4) by Josephine Angelini

The Empress of Time (The Keeper of Night #2) by Kylie Lee Baker

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Happy reading!

[themovieblogonline]

Saw X Review: One of Jigsaw's Best Games Ever

Saw X weaves a complex tapestry of suspense, redemption, and betrayal, marking a riveting addition to the iconic horror franchise. Directed and edited by Kevin Greutert, and penned by the talented duo of Josh Stolberg and Peter Goldfinger, this installment bridges the narrative gap between the original Saw and its sequel, Saw II. The film's storyline ventures into uncharted territory, injecting fresh blood into the series while retaining the signature elements that fans adore. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3PzUo4P21c In Saw X, John Kramer travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in the hopes of receiving a miraculous cure, only to learn the entire procedure is a fraud intended to take advantage of the most helpless. The notorious serial killer, now motivated by a new goal, uses bizarre and clever traps to defeat the con artists. The Good: Tobin Bell's portrayal of John Kramer, the enigmatic Jigsaw, is nothing short of magnificent. While we've obviously seen him in every single Saw movie except for Spiral, he is relatively a side character in his films. Most Saw films follow the person who is trapped in his game, while we occasionally cut to some detectives trying to put the pieces together and hunt down Jigsaw. But not here. Tobin Bell's Jigsaw is put front and center of this story, which is one of the wisest choices they could've done. His performance transcends the screen, delving deep into the psyche of a man grappling with his mortality. Bell's nuanced delivery captures the essence of a character torn between his principles and the grim reality of his own impending demise. His performance is, without a doubt, Oscar-worthy, capturing the torment, resilience, and twisted morality that defines Jigsaw. Will he actually receive an Oscar nomination for his role? Unfortunately not. But in a perfect world, he would. The film's strength lies in its ability to make audiences empathize with Jigsaw, a feat achieved through clever storytelling and compelling character development. As the audience delves into John Kramer's desperate search for a second chance at life, they find themselves unexpectedly rooting for a character previously perceived as a cold-hearted antagonist. This shift in perspective is a testament to the film's exceptional writing and Bell's impeccable acting, which humanizes Jigsaw in ways previously unexplored. Saw X excels in its ability to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The intricate traps, ingeniously designed by the diabolical minds behind the franchise, elicit genuine tension and nail-biting suspense. Each trap is meticulously crafted, posing a moral dilemma that challenges the characters' beliefs and pushes them to their limits. The creativity displayed in these sequences showcases the filmmakers' dedication to delivering a visceral and heart-pounding experience. The film's supporting cast delivers commendable performances, with Shawnee Smith reprising her role as Amanda Young, Synnøve Macody Lund portraying the cunning Cecilia Pederson, Steven Brand embodying the desperate Parker Sears, and Renata Vaca bringing depth to the character of Gabriela. Their collective efforts enhance the film's emotional resonance, adding layers to the intricate web of deceit and desperation. But it's Smith who gets the meatiest supporting role here as Amanda. She is one of the most fascinating characters in the entire franchise, and while she was quite intriguing in Saw II and Saw III, it's safe to say that she has never been better in Saw X. A large portion of the film focuses on Amanda's doubts on taking over for John once he inevitably passes away from cancer, and we frequently see John reassuring her, telling her that she has what it takes and is ready. In a way, it's weirdly beautiful and heartfelt even though we know we're watching two psychopathic characters who put people in deadly traps. It's hard to think of another film that makes you care for the villains so deeply. By making a handful of characters in Saw X that somehow feel even more sick and twisted than Jigsaw and Amanda is truly brilliant screenwriting. If they do ultimately decide to make another Saw film after this one, they surely need to bring back Goldfinger and Stolberg, as they've shown that they absolutely know what they're doing with these characters. And, no spoilers of course, but this film does contain an extraordinary end-credits scene that will have longtime Saw fans giddy, myself included. The Bad: However, Saw X is not without its flaws. At times, the plot becomes convoluted, requiring viewers to piece together fragmented information to fully grasp the intricacies of the story. While the complexity adds depth to the narrative, it may leave some audience members feeling slightly disoriented. Additionally, some character motivations, particularly towards the film's climax, might appear slightly contrived, requiring a suspension of disbelief to fully invest in the unfolding events. Overall: Saw X stands as a magificent entry in the franchise, skillfully blending elements of horror, suspense, and psychological drama. Tobin Bell's exceptional performance elevates the film, making it the second best entry in franchise that's been going on for nearly two decades now. The film's ability to evoke empathy for its iconic antagonist is a testament to the filmmakers' storytelling prowess. While it occasionally stumbles in its complexity, the film's gripping traps, stellar performances, and unexpected twists make it a must-watch for both longtime fans and newcomers to the series. Saw X is a thrilling rollercoaster of emotions, reminding audiences why the Saw franchise continues to captivate and terrify audiences worldwide. Read the full article

[mirroredmemoriez]

[fishnetinsides]

cecilia definitely returning for saw xi…. mandy return IMMINENT!!!!!