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dre6ming · 2 years

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I’m a soldier who’s returning half her weight

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Part I~ our very last kiss

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Pairing: Timothee Chalamet x fem reader / Austin Butler x fem reader

Warnings: cursing, assault, alcohol, strong language, anxiety, fluff, angst… hope that’s all

Plot: life isn’t just pain and unfairness, you just needed someone to show you that.

Word count: 3250+

Disclaimer: I’m not making assumptions about Austin or his behavior, but this was the best way to continue the fic, since y’all really wanted a part two. There was no way I could’ve made reader forgive Austin, sorry.

You promised yourself to never see him again, but as fate would have it, you met Timothee a few months ago and now you are at the premiere of his movie. A movie in which your ex, if you can call him that, stars. You and Timothee connected through mutual friends, Zendaya invited you over at her house for a little gathering and he was there. The two of you talked the entire night and you were truly smitten with him, he's so nice, a true gentleman. You can't help the smile that shows up when you think about that night. It was the first time you smiled since months of constant crying.

~flashback~

You are sitting on the edge of the pool, champagne glass in hand and feet moving around in the water. Zendaya invited you to this party and you really wanted to say 'no', but you've been saying no too much. You need to move on with your life. At one point tonight, you had high hopes for the party, but then every single person you met, congratulated you on your Oscar performance in the Elvis movie and every single time it was like a punch in the gut. The news have gone quiet about the whole ordeal, but questions were still asked. Why weren't you at any of the awards? Why didn't you say thank you for your Oscar? Why have you disappeared from the world?

A person coming to sit close to you on the edge of the pool, interrupts your spiraling. Looking a the newcomer, you immediately recognize him. "Not much of a talker?" He asks and you simply blink at him. Is he trying to make fun of you? Insult you? "Me neither, I'm Timothee, by the way" he says smiling at you and you can't help that you heart skips a beat. "(Y/n)" you say taking his hand to shake, but he surprises you when he brings it up to his lips and kisses it. Wow his lips are soft, you think. "So what do you think of the champagne? Personally I told Daya to go with a cheaper brand, I don't know why but it tastes better than the fancy one." You smile at him, bringing your glass up to your lips to finally take a sip, since you've been just holding it for a while now. When the liquid touches your tongue, you can't help scrunching your nose in discomfort. "Oh yeah, I don't like it!" You say placing the glass next to you. Sharing a laugh with Timothee.

That was your first laugh since he, the one who shall not be named, happened to you. It was weird how good it felt. "So if you could pick one album to listen to, for the rest of your life, what would it be? And if you could add one song from another album to it, what would it be?" He ask. The question takes a minute to answer, you're really serious about music. "I guess I'd have to go with 'Red (Taylor's Version)' and I'd add.. hm" you take a moment to pick one song you'd like to add to make the story complete. He listens to you carefully, almost exited to hear the full answer. " 'Evermore' yeah, it fits" you finally say. Looking at him you see a glimmer in his eyes, something saying he wants to know the reason behind you choosing a break up album and an agonizingly sad song, but he doesn't ask. He's so respectful, he's the only one tonight to not bring Elvis up.

"You have good taste I'll give you that!" You smile, it feels so natural with him. "Ok what about you?" He shakes his head, brushing back some loose hair. "Naha I can't pick" you open your mouth in fake shock and giggle. "Not playing fair!" You say. He leans closer to you and whispering right in your ear, he says. "Ok, I'll tell you, but you have to keep it a secret. I think I'd pick Adele's album 25 and I'd add 'Why'd you only call me when you're high' " you shiver as his hot breath touches your skin, but he seems to think it's the cold air, as in a minute the cardigan he has on rests on your shoulders. "Thank you!"

The rest of the night the two of you talked about everything and anything, not once did you think about you know who. You and Timothee exchanged numbers and he drove you home that night.

~end of flashback~

Over the course of three months the two of officially started dating and a few weeks ago paparazzi photographed you together. It's still a very private situation, but you wanted to be here for him tonight, to walk the carpet with him, hug him and tell him how amazing he did. You and him never really talked about what happened on the set of Elvis, but you suspect he has an idea what, or more specifically, who happened.

Smoothing over the fabric o your dress, you smile and look confident in the mirror. The skin color garment was picked to match Timothee and it did an amazing job at hugging you in all the right places. "Hi baby." Tim hugs you form behind, kissing your shoulder. His lips linger on your skin for a little longer, making you giggle with the ticklish feeling. "You look gorgeous!" You turn around in his arms to see his face. He looks as handsome as ever, curly hair framing his delicate features. "Hoping to match your beauty." You say, making him shake his head in disbelief. His lips touch yours, dancing in perfect sink with yours. It's slow and sweet, full of honest emotions, it makes your heart fill with joy, to know that you can in fact be loved by someone and it doesn't have to be pretend.

When you pull away to breathe in some air, he quickly gives you another kiss in the lips that only lasts a millisecond, before he kisses all over your face. Giggling you push against his chest. "Stop you'll smudge my makeup" he takes this as a sign to attack you neck next, making you break into a fit of laughter. Tim joins you, laughing in between kisses. Your fun is short lived as his publicist comes in, letting you know you're walking the carpet in 5 minutes. "I love you!" Timothee says, his tone so sincere it almost makes you fall to your knees, begging him to never stop saying that. The look in his eyes is one of pure adoration, like you're his most prized possession. "I love you too, now let's go, we gotta get you on the carpet."

He turns around to walk to the door and you pinch his butt, making him laugh. Before he can turn and do the same to you, you're out the door, running. Timothee is of course faster than you, so he catches you from behind and lifts you up bridal style. You're laughing so hard your stomach hurts. "Put me down!" You say through fits of laughter. "Naha you wanna be a brat, I'll treat you as such." He says kissing your cheek. "I'm sorry, I love you." You say as he slowly places you back on your feet. He backs you against the wall, both his hands resting on either side of your head. "How sorry?!" Tim brings his body flush with yours and you have to remind yourself you are going to walk in front on thousands of cameras. "I'll show you later" grabbing his suit jacket, you kiss him.

"Hey yo, Chalamet, what's up man!" A male voice says, causing you to pull apart. Tim turns around and shakes the guys hand. As your vision focuses on the man, your body goes stiff and the literal life is drained out of you. Austin doesn't even notice you, glued to the wall, behind Timothee, heart beating out of your chest. You feel lightheaded and start seeing black dots all over. This is the first time you and him see each other in a year. Timothee never forgets you're behind him and when he turns to look at you, concern washes over him, seeing your trembling state. "Hi (y/n), nice to see you again, it's been a minute." Austin puts his hand out for you to shake. He really has no limit? Nice to see you? Fucker. You want to spit on him and knee him in those balls of his. Oh how you'd love to see him fall to his knees in pain.

Instead you take Timothee by the hand and walk. You don't even glance back at him, you just walk, leaving him surprised in his place. Without question Timmy follows you, his thumb drawing circles on the back of you hand. He wants to know what just happened, but he knows now is not the place or time to ask, so he's making sure you know he's there for you. He takes his phone out of the pocket of his pants and quickly texts his assistant to move your spots in the cinema, this way you will be a row away from Butler, instead of just a chair apart. He does this without you even knowing, because that's him, always understanding things without asking for too much information.

The carpet goes smoothly, you and Timothee share a few tender moments in front of cameras. This is your first official public appearance and the paparazzi are going crazy. All the way to your seats, Timothee tells you how beautiful you are tonight, adding that he can't wait to take the dress off of you, when you get back.

The movie is great and at the end it gets a 6 minute standing ovation. You hug him tightly, whispering praises in his ear. The movie was really amazing. Proud doesn't even cover how you feel about Timmy. "Thank you, love!" He whispered in your ear, kissing your neck. He holds you tight, so tight you wish he would never let go, but he eventually does as he goes to congratulate the rest of the cast and crew. After that he did a couple interviews, answering questions about the movie and sometimes about the two of you. Question to which he'd answer "what we have it's for us to know, we're happy and we'd like to keep it that way." That only further confirmed how much he cares for you.

While he was stuck taking a few more pictures with the rest of the cast, you went to change out of the carpet look, into something more comfortable for the after party. You weren't really too ecstatic about it and Timmy tried to tell you that the two of you could spend the night together, eating your weight in candy, drinking wine and watching all the "pirates of the Caribbean" movies all over again. But it was important that he goes, he was supposed to have a good time with his friends, he deserves it.

The sequence romper you chose kinda scratches your skin, but it looks beautiful, there's no denying. "Hi love, you look beautiful!" Timothee said as he made his way out the bathroom, hair a little damp from his shower. He has a pair of black jeans on and no shirt yet, giving you the opportunity to run your hands over his smooth skin. A blush appears on his face and you smile brightly at how easy it is for you to make his act like a teenager in love. "You know we could just stay in..." his hands grab your ass and give it a firm squeeze, making you giggle. "I'm sure we'll find ways to entertain ourselves" a smirk painted on his lips.

Shaking your head, you get out of his embrace and take the white dress shirt form the bed, holding it up for him to put his arms through the sleeve. "I'm sure we would, but we can do that, after the party as well." You say buttoning up his shirt and kissing the tip of his nose. Scrunching up his nose, he lets out a disapproving groan, but he knows you're right. Grabbing you things you make your way to the car, holding hands.

The ride to the club is quiet, as you rest your head on his chest, listening to the beat of his heart, your favorite song for a while now. Making your way in the club, looking down as the paparazzi take pictures, you finally breath when he hugs you, dancing with you to the music. You're not much of a dancer, but with him, this feels nice, funny. You're a giggling mess and so is he.

Taking a break from dancing, you find Zendaya, who brought Tom and the three of you converse for a while. After a 4th martini you need to go to the bathroom so you excuse yourself and make your way through the crowd. Before you reach the bathroom and hand grabs your elbow and spins you around. Austin is towering over you and your head starts spinning. "Hey what was that? Hm? Ignoring me? Making Timothée change seats?" He asks. You can't believe him, was he high? What the fuck is wrong with him? "We're not friends Austin" you say and search the place for an escape, but you're surrounded by strangers and you can't see Tim anywhere. "And fucking Timothee? What's that about?" Snapping your head up at him, you wish to rip his eye out.

"What do you want from me? Don't you have a girlfriend to bother?" Austin shakes his head, clicking his tongue and smirking at you. Coming closer to you he cages you against the wall. You feel like you might throw up and that might just be the thing to save you from him, but it would cause an unnecessary scene. "So that's what this was? You trying to make me jealous, satnin?" One oh his hands forcefully grabs your chin and makes you look at him. Tears fall out of your eye and you can no longer see, you hear the loud music vibrating through your bones as you shake like a leaf. "You're sick, you should get help. I'm not your satnin or your 'Cilla" you spit remembering that's what he used to call you during sex. "I'm (y/n) and I'm here to support my lovely boyfriend. You are nothing but one of the biggest mistakes of my life. I can't take back any of the things I gave to you, but I can keep my pride." You push with all your power against his chest, but it's to no avail, he's to strong.

Austin slams his hand on the wall near your face, making you flinch, closing your eyes, trying to imagine yourself somewhere else. "Listen you bitch, stop acting like a child. You are an adult and you consented to everything we did." His mouth goes to the shell of your ear, shivers running down your spine, in fear of how close he is. "And if I remember correctly, it wasn't until I stopped fucking you, that you had a problem..." before he can say anything more, you feel him pull away and you open your eyes to see Timothee grab Austin by the shoulders and punching him. Before Austin has a chance to react, Tom and some other guys push the two of them apart. Zendaya comes to your side and walks you to the back exit. "Shh, you're fine, it's fine" she tries to calm you down as you cry in her arms, but you can't stop. "Daya, I've got this" Timothee says and you feel Zendaya's arms loosen around you as she lest Timothee hug you.

You don’t even remember how he got you to get in the car and the way up to your hotel room. You only became aware of your surroundings when you watch yourself in the bathroom mirror. Face red and swollen, wet with tears. Timothee stared a bath for you and is now working on undressing you. Helping him with the task the two of you sink in the warm water. He shakes his arms around your waist, bringing you to rest on his chest. Timothee kisses the top of your head, holding you shaking figure. “You’re safe love, it’s just you and me” taking a shaky breath you turn around to hug his neck and hold your body flush against his. “I’m s-sorry!” You say, but he’s quick to shake his head. “Don’t be, I don’t know what the asshole did to you, but love, it’s not your fault, you looked so small and scared, with him so close.” He can’t help the shiver that runs through him, when the image of you pinned to the wall, crying and shaking, comes back to him.

His arms tighten around you, like trying to convince himself that he got you out of there and that you are in fact in his embrace. “He-“ you swallow trying to speak, but it’s hard, it feels like a wound has be reopened and is now bleeding heavier than before. “You don’t have to tell me!” His warm hands massage your skin and the two of you stay like that until the water gets cold. He helps you out of the tub and into some of his clothes. Tugging you in bed, he comes under the covers with you, burying his face in your hair, breathing in the scent of your perfume. “I love you, you’ll tell me all about it when you’re ready” he speaks softly. “And if you’re never ready, that’s fine, you’re still my (y/n), the lovely, smart, kind, beautiful, caring person I met by the poolside.” You giggle and feel his soft lips paint kisses over your tender flesh. Slowly your heart calms down and you feel sleep take over you. “Thank you, I love you so much, my Timothee” you kiss his cheek and he laughs. “I love you too!”

You fall asleep and you are happy to say that now you feel like the Austin, chapter is finally closed. To a degree you feel sorry for him, because you realize he needs help to deal with whatever it was that made him not be able to dissociate between you and your character, but he’s not your problem anymore.

You’re so happy finally and your first might of been a horror story, but your second erases that memory. You and Timothee date for four years, working through busy schedules and distance, but you trust and love each other, so it lasts. After four years on your anniversary trip to Florence, he’s offers you a ring one morning. The dainty jewelry, a gold band with four diamonds lined up, fits your personality and the proposal, simple and intimate is exactly how you want it. You say ‘yes’ and spend the rest of the day in bed with him, cherishing each other and then six months later you have a small reception. Only your family and close friends, but neither of you wanted it any different.

You are truly blessed with the way things turned out for you and as you rub your swollen feet, sitting in a chair 6 months pregnant, looking at your husband playing tea party with your three year old daughter, you feel nothing but joy.

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aninklingof · 2 years

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Do you get the shiveries?

Another @fluffallamaful Lee! Dream month ficlet! I know I’m getting really inconsistent with these, but what more did I expect honestly?

Decided to do day 14: childhood games! Enjoy!

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“Dream!” A cheery voice exclaimed, causing the blonde boy himself to jump and turn to his excitable roommate.

“Jesus Sapnap, don’t do that,” Dream chuckled. “How was the meetup with Karl and Punz?”

The brunette didn’t answer, throwing his keys aside and hurrying around to sit next to Dream. Sapnap pushed at his shoulder to make him sit up, still having not said a single thing since his sudden outburst.

“What the hell are you doing?”

“Just scoot over!” He finally spoke “I wanna try this thing Karl showed me.”

“Okay, okay!” Dream laughed at the younger’s infectious enthusiasm, moving to the side.

Sapnap continued to maneuver Dream so that his back was facing him. The taller tried to turn back to look at his friend but all that did was earn him a “keep straight!”

After a few more moments of adjusting Sapnap finally stilled. Dream waited with baited breath for what he would do, but nothing prepared him for what came next.

Sapnap’s fingers lightly touched his back, walking up his spine as he said- “Walking through the jungle, X marks the spot—“ He drew an X on Dream’s upper back, and the blonde began giggling softly.

Sapnap smirked and continued, poking lightly at the man’s shoulder blades- “dot, line, dot, line— dot, dot, dot.”

“Sahahap whahat’re you—“ suddenly Dream squealed, feeling fingers lightly skitter from his lower back up.

“Spiders crawling up your back—“ He dragged his nails down, making Dream arch his back with bubbly giggles “—Snakes slithering down.”

Dream had goosebumps all over his body, the light tickling on his back flustering him and making him twitch and wiggle. He didn’t think that this would be the first thing to happen when his roommate came home.

After repeating the last line once more Sapnap leaned closer as he spidered back up the older man’s back “Here comes the spider to bite you on the neck!” He accentuated the line by gently biting the side of Dream’s neck, the latter’s giggles upping an octave.

“NAha! Eehehehee!”

“Tight squeeze-“ He kneaded Dream’s sides “Cool breeze-“ he blew on Dream’s neck and ears “Do you have the shiveries?”

Sapnap made sure to make the last line rumble right into the blonde’s ear, to which he was awarded with a giggly head shake. He tapered off into a light back rub a few moments later.

“Thahat—“ Dream smiled “thahat was mehehean.”

“You know you liked it, Dreamlee,” Sapnap retorted seamlessly.

Dream’s face flushed bright pink and he ducked his head. After a minute or so of comfortable silence, Dream spoke up.

“Can— can you do it again?”

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It’s really bad, I’m sorry 😓

#llamas lee dream month #lee!dream #ler!sapnap #dsmp tickle #dsmp fic #dsmp #ficlet #fluffallamaful

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kokiafans · 1 year

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KOKIA in flashback - 1999

The year of 1999 marks the first year KOKIA releases a full album by herself, and also the year of her first single that she wrote herself: Arigatou... ('thank you'), still one of her most famous songs, having received many new versions and releases over the past years.

It is her third single, and it ranks third in the Hong Kong International Popular Music Awards that year. Arigatou... is covered in Cantonese by Sammy Cheng, a famous singer from Hong Kong, and that version tops the Hong Kong music charts.

KOKIA's first album, songbird, is the first and last album she releases under the Ponyo Canyon label. Much later, in 2008, the album will be released again as a complete collection from her Ponyo Canyon years 1998 and 1999, including some extra songs from those years.

◆ Lives and events ◆

April 8 AIR-G'clock tower acoustic live vol. 3 (Sapporo clock tower, 2F hall)

April 25 SNOW BOUND PARTY Vol.3 (Tokyo, Arena Hall)

May 27 Osaka Gakuin University Phoenix Festival (Osaka Gakuin University)

June 3 90's POP GARDEN Vol.3 (Kanagawa, CLUB CITTA')

June 25 GETS 12 (Takadanobaba AREA)

July 8 Female Vocal Night (Shibuya Egg-man)

July 31 Kunimi mountain base music festival vol.4 (Nagasaki Green Sports special forest performance)

August 12 Female Vocal Night (Harajuku Ruido)

August 21-22 24 hour TV charity live 1999 (Fukuoka assembly hall)

August 26 Kousetsu Minami's Ôishida town Last Summer Concert (Yamagata, Ôishida park) ※ Opening act

August 28 Barefoot concert Kugenuma beach (Kanagawa, Kugenuma swimming beach)

September 10 Piano night (Kichijôji, Star Pine's Cafe)

September 18 Ise Shozo's self-accompanied live in Verga (Yamanishi, Hakushu Oshiro forest Meisui park Verga, forest event space) ※ Opening act

October 1 Hiroko Sohma & KOKIA Acoustic Live (Ikebukuro MET Hall)

October 10 29th Naha festival (Okinawa, Naha city)

December 11 Female Vocal Night (Harajuku Ruido)

December 24 Evening of stars and music 'Christmas music special edition -holy night-' (Tokyo, Gotô planetarium)

First ever solo performance in Hong Kong was also this year.

◆ Releases◆

June 17 Release of the single Arigatou... ('Thank you...') (Ponyo Canyon)

July 16 Release of original album songbird (Ponyo Canyon) ※ The song Watashi wa utau kotori desu ('I am a little songbird') recorded for this album is used as a commercial in Hong Kong for Fancl.

◆ Other releases ◆

September 7 Release of Nesia no tabibito original soundtrack ('Voyagers of Nesia') (True Project) ※ Wrote and performed the theme song Nesia no tabibito ~umi to kaze to hito no uta ('Voyagers of Nesia - Sea, wind and man') for Nesia no tabibito, the TV Tokyo 35th anniversary special program.

#KOKIA #25 years of KOKIA in flashback

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mejakerani · 2 years

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KOMPLEKSITAS WANITA DALAM ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER

Nama Pedro Almodóvar tak lagi asing bagi para pecinta film-film art house. Karya-karyanya telah melanglang buana mengharumkan nama Spanyol sekaligus merebut perhatian para pecinta film internasional. Film-film seperti Women on the Verge of A Nervous Breakdown (1988), Talk to Her (2002), Volver (2006), The Skin I Live In (2011), dan Pain and Glory (2019) adalah beberapa judul yang hadir dari visi kreatifnya yang unik. Dua Piala Oscar yang diraihnya menjadi tolok ukur kualitas film-film yang ia tulis sekaligus sutradarai sendiri.

All About My Mother adalah karya yang berhasil mengantarkan Pedro meraih penghargaan Film Berbahasa Asing Terbaik pada penghelatan Academy Awards 1999 dan Sutradara Terbaik pada Festival Festival Film Cannes. Wanita dan segala kompleksitasnya menjadi tema utama Pedro, seperti di film-filmnya yang lain. Dibalut dengan muatan komedi cerdas dan warna-warna cerah sepanjang film, penonton akan diajak menyelami kehidupan para tokohnya yang berada di luar batas kewajaran.

Film ini bercerita tentang Manuela, seorang perawat yang menangani proses donor organ pada sebuah rumah sakit di Madrid. Ia merupakan ibu tunggal dari seorang remaja yang bercita-cita menjadi seorang penulis, Esteban (Eloy Ajorin). Pada hari ulang tahun Esteban yang ketujuh belas, Manuela mengajak Esteban menonton pementasan teater A Streetcar Named Desire yang dibintangi Huma Rojo (Marisa Paredes), seorang aktris kawakan. Esteban yang terkesima dengan penampilan Huma mencoba untuk mendapatkan tanda tangan si aktris. Nahas, saat berusaha mengejar taksi yang membawa aktris tersebut, Esteban tertabrak sebuah mobil dan tewas.

Manuela harus menelan pil pahit bahwa jantung anaknya harus didonorkan. Perjalanan untuk menemui penerima donor jantung anaknya secara diam-diam tidak mendatangkan ketenangan batin baginya. Dirundung duka yang mendalam, ia memutuskan untuk berhenti bekerja dan pergi ke Barcelona untuk mencari ayah Esteban.

Sesampai di Barcelona, Manuela bertemu dengan Agrado (Antonia San Juan), seorang transgender yang merupakan sahabat lamanya. Setelah menyelamatkan Agrado dari aksi pemukulan yang dilakukan salah satu pelanggannya, Agrado kemudian membawa Manuela bertemu dengan Rosa (Penelope Cruz), seorang biarawati yang sedianya akan memberi Manuela dan Agrado pekerjaan baru.

Namun, benang takdir tak pernah tergulung dan terulur sebagaimana mestinya. Melalui kehamilan Rosa yang tak diduga dan perkenalan tak sengaja Manuela dengan Huma Rojo yang melakukan tur teater di Barcelona, sedikit demi sedikit benang takdir terurai dan menuntun Manuela pada tujuan utamanya ke Barcelona: Mencari ayah Esteban.

KEBETULAN-KEBETULAN ABSURD DAN MELODRAMA YANG RIANG

Dapat dikatakan, tak ada yang bermain jelek apabila Pedro Almodóvar menggarap filmnya dengan ambisius. Volver dan Pain and Glory yang hadir setelah All About My Mother menjadi salah satu contohnya. Seluruh pemain berlaku sebagai ujung tombak film dan berhasil menyajikan chemistry yang apik dan berimbang, menciptakan keakraban yang dibutuhkan penonton agar mereka merasa hangat di tengah belitan ceritanya yang cukup rumit.

Cecilia Roth sukses menjadi pengemban peristiwa utama yang tampil dinamis. Ia secara lentur berhasil menampilkan perubahan-perubahan emosi yang mengejutkan sebagai seorang ibu yang berduka dan wanita yang tak beruntung dalam hidupnya. Di satu sisi, stabilitas tokoh Manuela menghadirkan peran Ex Machina yang menyelamatkan dirinya dan hidup tokoh lainnya dari kehancuran yang mengenaskan. Layaknya wanita yang dikodratkan sebagai seorang ibu, Cecilia membawakan karakter yang merawat orang-orang di sekitarnya, tanpa sadar luka dirinya masih belum sepenuhnya pulih.

Pencuri adegan paling besar barangkali pantas disematkan pada Antonia San Juan sebagai Agrado yang ceria, bijak, sekaligus cerdas. Penonton dibuat sepenuhnya percaya bahwa ia adalah transgender sungguhan, meski ia adalah wanita sungguhan di dunia nyata. Respon-respon alami dan humor menjadi tak sia-sia dalam dialog-dialog yang dibawakannya, menjadikan Agrado sosok yang diharapkan muncul ketika film sudah terlalu berbelit. Penonton akan dibuat terpukau pada aksinya dalam membawakan monolog panggung, sekaligus terenyuh ketika ia menasihati Nina yang mengisap ganja di kamar ganti.

Pemain-pemain lain bermain sesuai dengan porsi kemunculannya masing-masing. Marisa Paredes berhasil hadir sebagai wanita paruh baya yang profesional dalam karier, namun tak mampu berpegang pada kekuatannya sendiri; Penelope Cruz cukup total membawakan Rosa yang naif dan rapuh, menghadirkan sosok innocent yang akhirnya berserah pada keputusan hidup; Candela Pena, meski tampil singkat, cukup memberi kesan sebagai aktris muda yang bermasalah dan keras kepala.

Namun, terlalu banyak dimensi dalam satu film. Terlalu banyak narasi yang harus disampaikan agar melengkapi lubang-lubang pertanyaan hingga akhir cerita. Terlalu banyak referensi dan paralel yang saling berkait dengan hidup Manuela dan tokoh lainnya. Terlalu banyak masalah. Dan Pedro berhasil menuliskan naskah yang kaya akan referensi dan orisinalitas tanpa menjadikan segala sesuatunya terkesan berlebihan. Pedro secara terbuka mengambil inspirasi dalam berbagai film, seperti Opening Night (1977), All About Eve (1950), dan drama A Streetcat Named Desire (1947); menjahitkan semuanya dalam jalinan kisah yang rumit dan membuat plot All About My Mother semakin kaya.

Alih-alih dicap sebagai plagiat, Pedro menempatkan dirinya sebagai penggemar yang kagum dan menghormati karya pendahulunya. Keserupaan dihadirkan pada jalinan referensi film yang dipilihnya dan memunculkan pertanyaan-pertanyaan tentang eksistensi dalam hidup para karakter, seperti kita ketika mempertanyakan mengapa lagu yang kita gemari bertahun-tahun lalu seolah menjadi kisi-kisi jalan hidup kita saat ini. Setelah All About My Mother, ia masih terus melakukan penghormatan serupa dan memunculkan elemen-elemen teater, film, dan sastra dalam film-filmnya, menjadikan budaya pop adalah altar yang akan terus ia kunjungi untuk mendapatkan ilham.

Barangkali, itulah alasan mengapa Pedro adalah sutradara yang ideal bagi skenario yang ia tulis; hanya ia sendirilah yang memang harus mengarahkan elemen-elemen yang ia pilih agar penempatan segala sesuatunya presisi dan proporsional. Barangkali, itulah alasan Pedro selalu memilih aktor-aktris yang sama berkali-kali; dibutuhkan pemain yang pandai dalam menempatkan karakternya dalam kepentingan cerita. Dan yang paling penting, dibutuhkan tim yang memahami pikiran dan perasaan personal Pedro.

Musik dan tata artistik juga memainkan peranan penting, di samping para pemain yang solid. Alberto Iglesias berhasil menguatkan melodrama yang hadir dalam jalinan kisahnya dengan musik yang megah khas Spanyol, menjadikan cerita semakin serius dan menegaskan emosi-emosi yang sulit dijabarkan kata-kata sepanjang film. Antxon Gomez selaku penata artistik dan Alfonso Beato selaku sinematografer berhasil menciptakan warna-warna cerah dalam kostum dan latar tempat sepanjang film. Selain komedi yang bisa membuat terpingkal, jalinan warna yang dipilih Antxon dan pengambilan gambar Alfonso mampu memanjakan mata penonton karena menghadirkan pemandangan-pemandangan yang indah dan unik setelah mereka mengerutkan kening untuk keanehan karakter dan jalan ceritanya.

Tidak salah apabila ada yang mengatakan All About My Mother adalah salah satu film terbaik tentang wanita. Secara khusus, Pedro sendiri mendedikasikan film ini untuk ibunya, para aktris yang memerankan aktris, dan para pria yang bertingkah laku layaknya wanita. Apabila ada istilah pria bermasalah, barangkali orang-orang tidak terlalu heran. Apabila ada wanita bermasalah, masyarakat akan serta merta merapalkan norma-norma sosial untuk mengingatkan betapa celakanya jalan hidup si wanita tersebut. Film ini adalah tribut untuk merayakan wanita dan masalah-masalahnya, serta bagaimana mereka berhasil keluar dari masalah tersebut tetap dengan membawa kehangatan, keakraban, kelembutan, dan kekuatan.

Di luar segala visi artistiknya yang dipresentasikan dengan baik sepanjang 104 menit, film ini akan meninggalkan kesan mendalam, terlebih bagi para wanita. Film ini mampu mengajarkan bagaimana para wanita harus mampu bertahan dengan segala pilihan yang ia ambil dalam hidup dan bagaimana wanita harus saling menguatkan untuk melihat segala sesuatunya tidak hanya hitam dan putih, namun rangkaian spektrum yang pelan tapi pasti bergradasi menuju warna masing-masing dalam hidup. Film ini adalah film tentang proses penerimaan dari suatu tragedi dan bagaimana resolusi tidak membawa akhir, namun komplikasi masalah yang lain. Namun, All About My Mother mengingatkan, barangkali kita mampu menentukan sendiri reaksi atas puncak semua masalah. Tentunya, diperlukan orang-orang kepercayaan untuk terus mengingatkan bahwa kita selalu bisa menciptakan hangat dan pelangi di tengah terpaan badai apa pun. Dan untuk menemukan mereka, kita hanya perlu terus menjalani suratan yang telah ditentukan.

#movie review #ulasan #all about my mother #pedro almodóvar

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Award-winning Native American Hopi pottery artist Rainy Naha, 'Wide Jar with Interlocking Birds'

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Each day this week we will be sharing details about the four educators participating in our event. Today we will kick it off with an introduction to the creator of the Style Exhibition, Jalia Pettis!

Jalia Pettis is a Licensed Esthetician, Professional Makeup Artist, Educator, and Visionary of 3Jay Productions. In 2008 she launched her freelance career in the beauty industry while residing in Columbia, SC. After many fashion events, photoshoots, and travel throughout the southeast she relocated to Phoenix, AZ in 2012. In 2014 she returned to school to study esthetics and graduated at the top of her class. In July 2015 she became a Beacon Award Winner and in May 2017 was named NAHA Finalist for Makeup Artist of the Year both accomplishments through the Professional Beauty Association. In 2018 she began her journey as a Platform Educator traveling to offer other professionals training and has since developed a seven-week-long curriculum for those interested in becoming Certified Makeup Artists. She also contributes as a beauty guest writer to various publications where she shares insight and practical tips. Jalia is a Certified Trainer through Achieve Global, an active member of the Professional Beauty Association, and the 2018 American Small Business Champion for the state of Arizona. As a proud mother of three, her life philosophy is based on faith, passion, and perseverance. Follow her at @jaliadp

#fashion #3jayproductions #beauty #makeup #hair #entertainment #entrepreneurs #educator #educateyourself #continuing education #workshops #hair stylist #naturalhair #naturalbeauty #naturally curly #textured hair #blackexcellence

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nellabeaublogposts-blog · 4 years

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AVANT GARDE HAIR

Verbal meaning of Avant Garde

The avant garde (/ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/; French: [avɑ̃ɡaʁd]; from French, "advance guard" or "vanguard", literally "fore-guard") are people or works that are experimental, radical, or unorthodox with respect to art, culture, or society. It is frequently characterized by aesthetic innovation and initial unacceptability. [1]

Although the term avant garde was originally applied to innovative approaches to art making in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, it is applicable to all art that pushes the boundaries of ideas and creativity, and is still used today to describe art that is radical or reflects originality of vision. [2]

Avant Garde in hairdressing

Avant-garde in hairdressing covers a variety of hair-cutting, coloring, styling and techniques that push the boundaries into experimental work and redefine the art of hairdressing.

Avant-garde hair is an experimental treatment of hair that is often quite daring and revolutionary; it can be created through using traditional techniques and adjusting them in an unusual way or devising a completely new technique. Whether it’s a flourishing flower hair band, a bountiful beehive or a quintessential 50’s quiff – anything that makes your hair stand out is labelled as avant garde.[3]

As a hairdresser, Where to do Avant-garde

We all know that avant-garde hair isn’t something that anyone is going to walk down the street wearing, so where in the world is it relevant? [4]

Works with photographers. The easiest and most abundant avenue to use avant-garde hair styling is for photo shoots. There are a plethora of photographers that are chomping at the bit to do some unique and creative work, so all you have to do is reach out to them to collaborate when you have a concept in mind for the hair. [4]

Works in fashion shows. Another way for your avant-garde hair skills is fashion shows. If your city has a fashion week or multi-designer shows, seek out designers participating that might want to make an impact on the runway and pitch the idea. [4]

Create your own live event. For fashion shows and photo shoots, hairstylists create a portion of someone else’s vision. It would be great to let the hair stylists take the lead on the vision, so you can create events and extend an invitation to other local hairstylists interested in creating some hair art. [4]

Enter a competition. They are few and far between, but entering an avant-garde hair styling competition can be extremely rewarding. If you attend an annual hair show, do a little research to see if there is an avant garde related competition to join. It won’t matter if you win or not, You will have an extremely rewarding experience under your belt and TONS of stories to tell your clients in the salon. [4]

How to create avant garde hair

There are no rules when creating avant garde hair and that is what is so fun about doing it. There are many different ways to achieve the same look. So you can design your own personal method for your creations. The beauty of avant garde hair styling is when the artist has invented his/her own techniques and run with it in your own, personal way. [5]

Following images show the finalists of Avant Garde category of 2020 NAHA Nominees Awards:

Rodrigo Araneda, @rodrigohairdresser, Photographer: Leda St-Jacques

Damien Carney, @damiencarneypro, Photographer: Damien Carney

Dilek Onur Taylor, @dilekonurtaylor, Photographer: Roberto Ligresti

Francesca Rivetti, @francescarivetti_hairart, Photographer: Jason Chen

Jamie Wiley, @jamiewileyhair, Photographer: Cody Rasmussen

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avant-garde

https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/a/avant-garde

https://uk.lush.com/article/introduction-avant-garde-hair

https://www.bangstyle.com/posts/where-to-do-avant-garde-hair-170

https://www.bangstyle.com/posts/how-to-create-avant-garde-hair-261

pictures source:

https://www.pinterest.ie/pin/375135843963885535/?nic_v1=1aLKNQ1weW2RoICo8b7AAi8vMK4fzo1c1rSKPYO%2BdtBQpqyzU6kn8oCzdo1sHqYXzY

https://newimage.ca/posts/avant-garde-hair-innovative-experimental-revolutionary/

https://ilesformula.com/paris-fashion-week-avant-garde-hair-highlights/

https://www.pinterest.ie/pin/375135843963885527/?nic_v1=1aJexedDN9YJbKsisfLRlGWcbr4dzZagEF2lV4grKAbKx1mRgxpBUml142FwRj8fZz

https://www.beautylaunchpad.com/2020-naha-nominees-avant-garde-editorial-hairstylist-of-the-year-haircolor

#hair #avant garde #avant garde hair #hair dressing

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Dilek Onus Taylor is a finalist for this year's NAHA Haristylist of the year award. See the other finalists for this prestigious recognition: https://bit.ly/2TOdJgZ

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One of the out takes from one of my NANA Awards shoot - This was Not entered in the competition but still a great image - Photo BABAK

#BABAK #Photo BABAK #toronto Photographer #Toronto MOdel #Hair FAshion #Fashion #Legs #Stockings #Pantyhose #Redhair #NAHA Awards #NAHA

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jalia Pettis Crowned Winner of USA Title, Secures Spot in Global Competition

Phoenix, Arizona – In an exceptional display of talent, Jalia Pettis has emerged as the victor in the Denman Stage Star USA. As a result of the remarkable achievement Jalia Pettis will represent the USA in the upcoming Global Competition solidifying her status as a leading figure in the beauty industry.

Two stylists were selected as finalists in the USA, and each were assigned fifteen minutes to showcase their best work in styling and finishing LIVE on Instagram on June 19, 2023. Pettis showcased her creativity, knowledge of product all while allowing her personality to shine through.

Denman Stage Star has grown to be one of the world's leading creative hairstyling competitions. Each country’s winner will travel to London during the month of October and compete for that global title on October 16. 2023. The US hair community should be elated by Pettis’ triumph as she has been a force to be reckoned with relating to her skills as a Makeup Artist for the last three years. “I am deeply honored and grateful for the opportunity to represent the US on a global stage. I get to flex my muscles as a hair stylist which I don’t take lightly so I am spending the next few months preparing for that global stage,” expressed Pettis. “This win means so much to me and I plan to bring it!”

By winning the Denman Stage Star USA, Jalia Pettis has earned a coveted spot and will be afforded the opportunity to showcase her work at Salon International. In addition, she will go head-to-head against talents representing Asia, Europe, UK & Ireland. This exceptional opportunity will not only allow Pettis to showcase her skills on an international platform but also contribute to the recognition and growth of the hair industry in the United States.

As Pettis gears up for the global competition, her dedication to her craft and artistry will continue to inspire both aspiring stylist and beauty enthusiasts nationwide. Her success serves as a testament to the flourishing talent within the American hair community.

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For media inquiries or interview requests, please contact:

3Jay Productions LLC – [email protected] – 386.866.1114

About Jalia Pettis: An Arizona-based makeup artist, hairstylist, and educator. Her passion and ability have been recognized with numerous awards, including NAHA Makeup Artist of the Year (2022) and the International Beauty Industry Award (2020-2021). Pettis’ work spans a variety of settings, from film, television, and editorial, to creative direction and business development. In addition, she has worked with a range of clients, from internationally recognized brands to musicians, celebrities, athletes, and more. A truly multifaceted artist, Pettis excels in a broad spectrum of specialties, from clean beauty to men’s grooming, natural hair, high-octane glamor, and much more. As an educator, her goal is to equip others with the tools and self-confidence to start their industry adventure.

#press release #immediate release #latest news #headlines today news #us news #Beauty Industry #Denman Stage Star #Denman Brushes #salon international #london #hair styling products #hair stylist #usa headlines #black beauty #black influencers

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Mari Bicara tentang The Silent Patient

Judul Buku : The Silent Patient (Pelukis Bisu)

Penulis : Alex Michaelides

Tebal : 400 Halaman

Terbit : Desember 2019

Penerbit : Gramedia Pustaka Utama

Pada suatu malam Barbie Hellmann mendengar suara tembakan dari rumah tetangganya. Rumah tersebut dihuni oleh pasangan Gabriel dan Alicia Berenson. Alicia sang istri adalah seorang pelukis yang sedang mempersiapkan pameran untuk karya-karyanya, sedangkan Gabriel adalah seorang fotografer.

Ketika polisi tiba di rumah tersebut, mereka menemukan Gabriel sudah tak bernyawa dengan wajah hampir hancur oleh luka tembakan dan Alicia berdiri tak jauh di dekat jasad Gabriel, berlumuran darah karena memotong nadinya. Senjata api tergeletak tak jauh darinya.

Alicia berhasil diselamatkan, namun sejak malam itu dia tak pernah bicara sepatah kata pun. Bahkan saat hakim memvonis bahwa dia bersalah, Alicia hanya diam. Pengacara Alicia berhasil meyakinkan hakim bahwa Alicia mengalami gangguan kejiawaan sehingga alih-alih dipenjara, Alicia menjalani perawatan di unit forensik tertutup, The Grove.

Hampir enam tahun Alicia ditampung, lowongan posisi piskoterapis forensik di The Grove membuat Theo Faber bersemangat untuk melamar pada posisi tersebut. Dia punya misi untuk menolong Alicia, untuk membuatnya kembali bicara, dan mengetahui secara utuh tentang apa yang terjadi malam itu.

Ditulis dari sudut pandang Theo dan diselingi dengan tulisan-tulisan Alicia di buku hariannya sebelum kejadian nahas tersebut terjadi, The Silent Patient akan membawamu pada kisah yang bikin penasaran serta tragedi yang menyedihkan.

Berangkat pada misi untuk menyebarluaskan betapa memuaskannya buku ini bagi saya, saya mulai menulis ulasan panjang lagi setelah berbulan atau malah bertahun tidak pernah saya lakukan lagi. Ya, The Silent Patient adalah jenis buku yang seperti itu. Jenis buku yang membuat pembacanya (setidaknya saya) bersemangat menggebu-gebu untuk menyuruh orang-orang untuk segera membaca buku ini.

Hal tersebut tak lain tak bukan, karena betapa gilanya buku ini diakhiri. Sebelum saya menceritakan hal-hal lain soal buku ini, pertama-tama izinkan saya untuk membicarakan twist-nya yang bangsat itu. Sudah sejak menulis sinopsis di atas, tangan saya sudah gatal untuk membicarakannya. Jadi ya, twist buku ini salah satu yang paling mencengangkan buat saya dari sekian banyak buku yang pernah saya baca, sebuah kejutan “menyenangkan” yang sangat tak terduga. Man! Sungguh kepuasan yang tak terdeskripsikan ketika tebakan-tebakan saya sepanjang saya membaca salah kaprah. Tadinya saya pikir (setidaknya sejak bagian pertengahan sampai menjelang akhir karena opening buku ini luar biasa memancing perhatian) saya tidak akan sesuka ini pada The Silent Patient. Banyak kejanggalan-kejanggalan (yang saya pikir plot hole—Oh, betapa sok taunya saya!!) di beberapa bagian yang membuat saya agak tak bersemangat untuk melanjutkan membaca, namun karena penulisnya dengan pintarnya membuat pembaca tetap merasa penasaran untuk tahu apa yang akan terjadi selanjutnya, saya tetap bertahan untuk membaca hingga selesai. Dan semuanya terbayar! Ada satu keeping puzzle yang saya abaikan, satu keeping yang sengaja disembunyikan dengan cerdik oleh penulisnya demi kejutan besar itu.

Sekarang saya tak heran buku ini berhasil menyabet penghargaan pada Goodreads Choice Awards 2019 kategori Mystery & Thriller mengalahkan penulis-penulis thriller terkenal seperti Ruth Ware, Jane Harper, Karin Slaughter, Lisa Jewell, dll. THIS BOOK DESERVES IT!

Jika melihat dari sisi lain, tentu saja sebuah buku thriller tak boleh hanya mengandalkan ending mengejutkan, akan percuma jadinya bila kejutan tersebut dipaksa masuk ke cerita, kesukaan saya pada buku ini juga tak lepas dari teknik penceritaan yang bikin betah oleh penulisnya, juga penerjemahanya (karena saya baca edisi terjemahannya). Terus saya suka dengan bagaimana sang penulis mengombinasikan kisah buku ini dengan mitologi Yunani, Alcestis yang tak hanya sekadar “tempelan biar keren” tapi masuk banget ke ceritanya.

Sepertinya hanya itu yang bisa saya ceritakan tentang buku ini, saya takut kalau saya bercerita lebih banyak saya malah membocorkan hal-hal yang menjurus ke kejutan yang disimpannya. Saya harap dengan membaca ulasan singkat ini kalian tertarik juga untuk membaca. Trust me, stop everything you do right now and read this sick book!

#ulasanbuku

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