#O 2011

[saint-starflicker]

5 Dark Academia Movies That I Don't Find Too Many Other People Posting Very Frequently About

Note my definition of Dark Academia: dark because somebody dies (at a stretch, the darkness can be oppression or abuse from which no one necessarily dies but it still gets pretty dark—or if someone attempts suicide or murder then I count it as dark); academia because they go to uniform school or prepster university (the academia part can be an intense study, discussion, or research of a subject even though they are not at a campus.)

1. The Moth Diaries 2011

The book was better, more detailed, but the movie is still pretty good. The campus is peak neoclassical splendor, the uniforms are on-point aesthetic, and the darkness is gruesomely bloody and also it's on fire. The book is set during the school year of 1970 to 1971, but the movie is set in 2010 thereabouts.

2. "O" 2001

A modern retelling of Othello by William Shakespeare set at a prestigious boarding school. Adapting classical literature in a high school was trendy at the time, trying to capture the magic of Clueless 1995, and in my opinion "O" was the most glammed-up production with the most dark academia atmosphere out of all of them.

3. Educating Rita 1983

A working-class British young woman takes a social enrichment outreach education opportunity to study literature, in hopes that a study in the humanities will give her a better sense of self. Her tutor is a "failed" poet who struggles with substance addiction. Unbeknownst to them, both their lives are at the crux of change. In their consistently non-romantic conversations together, they unpack class discrimination in academia and society, as well as argue about the meaningfulness versus empty pretensions of studying humanities.

Nobody dies, well all right somebody almost dies for pretentious academic reasons...but the conversations leave a lot between the lines.

4. Private Romeo 2011

A modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare set at an all-boys military school. Sure, it's not the Oxbridge-Camford or "Hollywood New England" collegiate aesthetic...but it is very gay, a feature that I hope lends the movie some compensatory merit in this context. Juliet's a boy. Romeo is still a boy. Nurse is a boy. Juliet's mom is a man. Paris is an abstract concept. They are studying Romeo and Juliet at the military school English class at the same time that they are living and speaking the lines in Romeo and Juliet, so it gets surreal and I recommend getting more into the emotion of it than get caught up in what the lines they're saying are supposed to mean.

This should be chaotic academia or frenzy academia, but there's homophobic hazing and bullying so I think that's pretty dark.

5. Bare: a Pop Opera ???? There was supposed to be a movie but I deduce that it's stalled in development purgatory. I have not liked a movie adaptation of a stage musical since Chicago 2002, so I guess I don't really like movie adaptations of stage musicals—but I definitely want my current hyperfixation to be more accessible than a Spotify album oh hey while waiting for this adaptation to happen you can listen to the Spotify album. It's an operetta, so it's sung-through and you won't miss out on any story dialogue unlike with other musicals. Here's my argument for B:APO being Dark Academia.

DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE #5 SPOT ON MY LIST DOES NOT EXIST...WHAT DARK ACADEMIA MOVIES DO YOU THINK SHOULD BE IN THIS SPOT IN THE MEANTIME?

I CAPSLOCK IN ANGUISH THAT THE B:APO MOVIE DOES NOT EXIST YET AND PROBABLY NEVER WILL.

YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS ARE CONSOLATION.

Honorable Mentions:

The History Boys 2006 had one subplot I was bothered by at first and then grew to despise which is really too bad because this movie had racial diversity, directly addressed misogyny in academia, and had canon gays in a love triangle — but it is dark and it doesn't really seem to know that it's dark.

The Children's Hour 1961 "dark academia is mlm while cottagecore is wlw" WRONG watching this movie to consider evidence of dark academia wlw is part of your yuri duty! remember our history!

Never Let Me Go 2010 I can't describe objectively because I read the book at a time in my life that I was having a time at that time. The movie is a faithful adaptation. I re-read it recently and I think it's more Dark Academia than I gave it credit for, but if you're not into Contemplative Dystopia then I completely understand it not being your thing.

Like Minds 2006 — Huh, so 2006 was a busy year for this genre that did not yet exist at the time. Witness the folie à deux of 21st century teenaged Templar Knight kinnies who are also homoerotic serial killers. (Waves to the people that introduced me to this movie, who—contrary to the header of this post—actually do post about it.)

Rope 1948 does have some activity that I've caught recently enough, but I thought maybe it wouldn't be considered Dark Academia right away because it doesn't take place at a school. It takes place at a dinner party where ex-schoolfriends talk to their philosophy professor who they remain well-acquainted with after graduation, an interrogation of putting this professor's morally heinous philosophy into practice. Also there is a corpse at this dinner party. There's your academics and your darkness, so there's your dark academia.

[noctiilio]

Study of the girl of all time

[ofantediluvian]

The littlest things give Dove euphoria

[eopederson]

Palloza, O Cebreiro, 2011.

The round stone building topped with a straw roof is a traditional building type in the mountainous areas of northwestern Spain.

[firefaerie81]

Thundercats 2011 + Monday's Child

[yourlocaltrashpandaa]

To celebrate the people who have been sending in requests for ThunderCats had this idea to start with before I started working on those requests because why not! Hope you enjoy!

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How They React To You Falling Asleep On Them

lion-o x fem!reader & tygra x fem!reader

headcanons

fandom: ThunderCats

A/n: can be interpreted as 1980s Cats or the reboot

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Lion-O

he jumps, startled a bit when your head lightly fell onto his shoulder. Lion-O was hesitant mostly because he didn’t know what to do at first when he glanced over at you

stiff af, didn’t want to wake you as you slept on his shoulder

so he sat there, his face was a bit flushed as you slept: 1.) because you looked cute and 2.) you were touching him well unintentionally

The other ThunderCats would come in and tease him; mostly chuckling and snickering quietly

Lion-O would glare at them but not harshly just warning. Because he didn’t want them to wake you

But one thing lend to another and he was needed, he gently nudged you to wake you

Once you woke up, you apologized to him and Lion-O laughed

“It’s fine, Y/n. Since I’m needed right now. How about you hand to bed, you look like you need it.”

“Right, o-okay, Lion-O.”

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Tygra

it was Tygra’s turn on watch and you decided to join him; you couldn’t sleep (and because you wanted company from your favorite cat, but you’d never tell Tygra that)

you both said your greetings and you took a seat next to him

an hour or so later, Tygra felt something hit his shoulder and looked over and saw you fast asleep

he stifled a laugh, mostly because it was cute

you looked so sweet, sleeping on him, he’s happy that you trust him enough to do so

after his watch was over, he carried you to your room

the next morning, you have know idea how you got to your room and Tygra wouldn’t spill

“I have no idea how you got to your room, Y/n.”

You: 😑

[mrsarcadian]

when the world and i were young, just yesterday.

[the-doctor-3000]

…. I love thundercats 2011.. can I request a “fatherly Panthro x Adopted daughter reader? All fluffy one shot. (maybe with a little angst on Panthro’s side, implying a very bad breakup between him and Grune.. they kinda gave me “lovers to enemies” vibes, you don’t have to I just thought it be cool) Panthro finding this small human child, covered in mud and no family left as her family’s farm was in ashes behind her, this happening during his time traveling Third Earth after just being betrayed by Grune.. the little girl completely helpless and alone, Panthro then impulsively decides to take her in.

she turns out to be a complete Chaotic bundle of energy.. who can apparently communicate with the wildlife like a classic Disney princess, before she even learns to actually talk.. he’s gradually becomes more attached and protective of HIS little Cub, Watching her grow into a headstrong and beautiful young woman.. and now he’s got horny Tomcats to worry about.. maybe ending when he finds The other Thundercats, and basically Growls in Lion-O’s face in a “Don’t even THINK of touching MY DAUGHTER” kinda way when the two of them started talking.. (meaning reader was actually flirting with the young King.. and he had the audacity to flirt back while Panthro was standing right there..)

OHMYGOSH!! THIS IS SO ADORABLE!!!

The moment Panthro found her, he swore to protect her with his own life. He knew the pain of being betrayed and left for dead. He knew the feeling of loneliness. He could not imagine how that child could be feeling.

He could see a farm being burned to ashes in the background, and he could easily put two and two together. She looked so fragile, like glass. To him, she was far more precious than gold and the kingdom. More valuable than his loyalty to the king.

Panthro did not want her to be left alone, to die, to have no one. So, he quickly decided to take her under his wing. At first... he didn't know why he did that, but now he knew he made the right choice.

He was, of course, curious about her species since he had never seen humans before but did not pressure her with questions.

She was so quiet when they met. If it weren't for the times he caught her talking to the animals, he would have assumed that she was mute. She warmed up to him eventually, seeing him like her actual father. 

Years went by quickly, and y/n became quite a beautiful and charming young woman.  Panthro taught her how to defend herself and fight, if needed, and he could not help but feel extremely proud whenever she would show off her skills while fighting the lizards whenever they would come across them during their travels.

Oh, how he wished she could be a cub again. How he wished these moments would last forever. Just the two of them.

The Thundercats came along and Panthro was not quite happy about it. Not after what he had been through. When he met the Thundercats, y/n was in the forest and was collecting berries for dinner.

He and the so-called King of Thundera went on to find her. She was singing and doing pirouettes, a wooden basket in her hands filled with berries. The animals of the region made their presence known, and she would talk to them and pet them.

She stopped when she noticed her father and Lion-O. She ignored Lion-O as she ran to her father's arms and hugged him tightly. "Father!" She beamed.

He hugged her back. "Hello there, cub." They pulled away. "Did you find anything?"

She grinned and nodded. "A lot, actually! They all seem to be safe, too!"

He chuckled as he raffled her hair playfully. "What would I do without you, cub?"

She smiled and then noticed Lion-O, she blushed a little. "Uhm... Hello! I am y/n!" She put out her hand for a handshake.

"Pleased to meet you! I am Lion-O." He said with a charming smile as he shook her hand before planting a kiss on the back of it.

The two of them then began talking as they made their way to the others. Panthro watched the exchange with a low growl and glared daggers at the young king. After their adventure that day, while they were camping, Panthro decided to scare the king away. 

He walked up to him, his back straight and his head high. Not that he needed any of those since he was taller than all of them. "Listen, kid." He growled as he pointed at him. "I don't care if you are the king. Y/n is what matters the most to me."

"Where are you getting at, Panthro?" Lion-O asked him, he tried to keep his tone and expressions firm and stern.

"Don't even think of touching my daughter." Panthro told him coldly. "If you do anything, I won't hesitate to betray the crown." He turned around, but he added. "Better not forget it, Your Highness."

But despite his threat, y/n could not help but get close to Lion-O. She even started having feelings about him, which did not go unnoticed by Panthro.

"What is it like to be the most gorgeous person in this room?" Y/n said with a small flirty smile as she spoke to Lion-O.

Panthro stopped what he was doing and snapped his head toward their direction. He didn't have time to run toward them to stop this when Lion-O responded in an equally flirtatious tone. "I don't know. What is it like?" Y/n blushed. The red hue on her cheeks made her eyes shine, and Lion-O then added. "The sparkle in your eye is so bright, the sun and stars must be jealous."

Panthro was about to storm up to the young king, but Cheetara stopped him. "Hey, relax. She is a big girl and can make decisions on her own. Besides, Lion-O is not a bad cat. I am sure he will treat her like a queen."

Tygra then chimed in. "Debatable on Lion-O not being a bad cat to date." Cheetara glared at him. "What? I'm just stating the obvious."

Wilykit and Wilykat were laughing at Panthro's expressions as they started singing 'Y/n and Lion-O, sitting on a tree! K-I-S-S-I-N-G!'

Panthro groaned in annoyance as he watched his daughter and Lion-O. This was going to be difficult and would certainly take lots of time to get used to.

[allurasgrace]

I loved @plaguebunny's artwork of Leopara in January that I commissioned her for two new pieces! I present to you, Lion-O and Leopara!

The first image depicts them dancing at the end of chapter 23, "The Astral Plane"! As soon as I thought about getting Liopara art, I knew I had to get that scene illustrated, and my friend did an amazing job!

The second image takes place at no particular time in Hiraeth. (Also, Bun really hid her signature on the second piece lmao.)

[jinxmortality]

sword.

[nayadefenix]

Snarf:Come on lion-o bedtime.

Lion-o: Snarf, I don't know if you noticed, but I'm already an adult and king of the thunder cats doesn't need to impose rules on me.

Snarf:-TO BED NOW!

Lion-o: yes sir.

[romancemedia]

Cartoon Couples + Break Ups (1)

[firefaerie81]

Thundercats 2011 + Text Posts

Part 1

Screencaps from @thundercaps

[bk-179]

does anyone know where to download/read the cookie run art books online. I’m doing a school research paper abt the evolution of the witch/witches uses in the franchise and the wiki + cookie run icebergs can’t be my only sources 😭😭😭

[starleska]

You're the only Gargamel simp I know, so I must ask this: What do you think of Cedric from Sofia the First? Is there a possible overlap between the Cedric Simps and the Gargamel Simps, since they are both magical sorcerers that are antagonists at some point in their stories?

Plus, I just think he's neat. I may not be a Gargamel Simp, but I can totally see the interest in magical antagonists.

oh lord, am i really??? well, clearly everyone here needs to go watch The Smurfs 2011 and get some better taste 🤭💖 (kidding i know i'm not normal-) YESSSS ohhh i know of quite a few Cedric fans!!!! and who can blame them? he's a very handsome pathetic husband 🙈💖 i'd say that Cedric is the layman's Gargamel...a socially acceptable blorbo who sits at one end of the scale, with 'depressed' at his end and 'manic' at Gargamel's 😂💖 certainly Cedric is pretty and extremely fun to watch - an excellent prospective f/o indeed 😉 i would love to see he and Garagmel interact honestly...am i right in understanding Cedric's goal is to steal Sofia's magic? then they're both powerful, villainous magic users who want to rob small and sweet people of their magical abilities (and they're a bit jealous too) 🙈

[yourlocaltrashpandaa]

Alternative Responses to “I love you”

Feat. ThunderCats {1985 & 2011}

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1985

Reader: I love you

Lion-O: Thanks

Tygra: *laughs nervously*

Panthro: *finger guns*

Cheetara: I know

2011

Reader: I love you

Lion-O: *finger guns*

Tygra: Who doesn’t

Panthro: Why?

Cheetara: Thanks