#and i wanna put out the rauch

[faorism]

just quietly chugging along, filling tags with smut and meta spam and tryna not to annoy fandom with my hyperfixated production, dont mine meeeee

[blackbatpurplecat]

So last night, I binged the first season of Harley Quinn. 

I had cautiously liked the trailer and checked out the first episode weeks ago. However, I felt like the unnecessarily excessive swearing was a desperate attempt to be edgy and cool so I dropped the show immediately after.

Yesterday, I was in the mood to give it a second chance. Fortunately, I can say that as the show goes on, the swearing feels more and more natural so it didn’t bother me anymore. And I kinda enjoyed the season even!

The animation was pretty, the voice-acting was great, I really liked almost all characters, I highly appreciated that it had an on-going story, the jokes were not too bad; especially Gordon and Bane made me laugh! Gordon is a fucking train wreck who wants to be loved and Bane just wants to blow up everything he considers an enemy. Plus he has that dumb voice from The Dork Knight Shites which is hilarious!!!

The show also pulls underused characters into the spotlight. I mean we still see the big ones like Batman, Joker, Lex Luthor, and the commonly known Rogues but they’re not showing up ALL the time. The main supporting characters are Clayface, King Shark, and Doctor Psycho as the gang around Harley. It’s always great to finally get to know different faces!

What I was pleasently surprised by was that I didn’t hate Joker in this! I assume we all are fed up with him at this point since he’s EVERYWHERE and in EVERYTHING because DC don’t understand that he’s a character that only works in moderation. BTAS got that! Out of 109 episodes, he was in only 16 - and that made him so iconic! The weird version from the comics nowadays is not interesting and when he shows up in movies, he’s boring and/or joyless. In this cartoon, they finally go back to old school Mark Hamill-ish Joker which was a delight to see again!

The secret star of the show however is Poison Ivy. Her friendship with Harley is an essential part of the story, the show proves again and again how competent and powerful she is, and she’s usually the one who saves everyone at the end. The way she was portrayed plus her voice reminded me of Rosa from Brooklyn Nine-Nine. A cool badass with a soft but well-hidden side.

The only thing that I wasn’t a fan of was - ironically - Harley Quinn herself. She is the only annoying character on the show. They also fucked up her design and origin story (I hated those two aspects SO SO much, just as much as the episode that introduced the rape result shit stain - no one fucking asked for that piece of shit!!!), and her background was so... weirdly random. After Melissa Rauch in Batman and Harley Quinn, another actress from the way too late taken off the air Gang Bang Theory is giving her voice to Harley in Kaley Cuoco and I think she’s doing a much better job than Rauch! Better voice work didn’t make me love the character though. I can’t put my finger on why but I enjoyed scenes without Harley much more. Additionally, I don’t like this whole antiheroine shtick they’re trying to pull off with her but that’s not a problem the show’s caused. The producers simply adapted the bullshit from the comics.

All in all I can say that the cartoon is fun and I’ll keep watching it. No idea where they wanna go in season 2 considering season 1′s finale but... well, let’s see. In 28 days, we’ll find out.

[trapangeles]

Drake - Money In The Grave ft. Rick Ross (Music Video)

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Director: Theo Skudra Producers: Jason Aita,. Sarah Park Executive Producers: Christian Tyler, Matthew Budman Production Manager: Jacqueline de Niverville Production Company: Nice & Juicy Creative

Grooming: Luisa Duran Styling: Mellany Sanchez

TORONTO TEAM DOP: Evan Ciniello 1st AD: Chris Simon 1st AC A-CAM: Matthew Veen 2nd AC: Adrian Muir 1st AC B-CAM: Veronique Dagenais 2nd AC B-CAM/Loader: Mack Calistan Gaffer: Alex Poutiainen Best Boy Electric: Cheska Appave 3rd Electric: Alastair Sinclair Package Truck Driver: Tom Rightmyer Key Grip: Brad Spencer Best Boy Grip: Greg Paraskov 3rd Grip: Matt Lavigne Swing: Matt Witty Production Assistant: Nicolas Houghton, Cameron Frengopoulos, Corey McGillivray, Aja Jones, Zach Litzgus

OVOFEST TEAM DOP: Ian MacMillan Camera Operator: Kieran Crilly, Martin Wojtunik Steadi Cam Operator: Ali Khurshid Super 8 Camera Operator: Liam Higgins, Kit Weyman 1st AC: Nick Petrie 2nd AC: Kenny McLaughlin, Calvin D’Souza, Adrian Muir, Aaron Alte, Aiden Carter Film Loader: Robert Murdoch, Janelle Body, Felipe Lopez Runners: Luke Nairn, Kat Zoumboulakis Production Assistant: Emily Jacklin, Danny Brown

LOS ANGELES TEAM Production Company (Los Angeles): Cineaste Films Executive Producer: Taylor Vandegrift UPM's: Andreas Attai, Wes Shade Coordinators: Jessica Lesley, Justin Kappenstein Assistant Director: EV Salomon DP's: Cole Graham & Sing Howe Yam AC's: Ivan Acero, Matthew Borek, Nina Portillo, Lenny Walsh 2AC's: Ambar Capoor, Travis Francis, Colleen Marshall, Cindy Phan Loader's: Natalie Abraham, Marco Escobedo Operator: Ari Robbins Production Designer: Drew Cookson Leadman: Clayton Beisner Gaffer's: Will Elder, Jay Harmon BBE's: Gordon Hale, Vi Han, Mahmoud Tahamtan Electric's: Jared Berman, Maxwell Ciesynski, Keith Fickenwirth, Isaac Han, Kevin Kim, David Nakamura, Mike Swiatek Balloon Tech: Erik Arendt Electric Driver: Andy Grishikian Key Grip's: Tyler Johnson-Williams, Marlow Nunez BB Grip's: Stuart Lock, Daniel Poole Grip's: Justin Bernard, Patrick Blake, Boyd Evans, Han Whitesides Grip Driver’s: Erik Covarrubias, Chris Rauch Location Scout’s: John Henderson, Matthew Stevens, Christina Valverde Site Rep’s: Ellen Gaule, Nancy Snowden Moho Drivers: Brandon Bodecki, John Dunbar, William Jackson Picture Car Detailer - Edwin McWhinnie Catering: Silver Grill Location Catering Craft Service: Adam Lopez Production Assistants: Misty Carbajal, Moises Carranza, Dreanna Castellanos, Darius Gardner, Shane Farragher, Evan Foster, Jonathan January, Miguel Jaramillo, Emiliano Lopez, Janae Marable, Ken Pricher, Alex Shoneck, Lee Smith, Kerry Stitt, Steve Thomas, Ricky Yearwood

POST PRODUCTION

Editor: Noah Kendal Assistant Editors: Evan Whitfield-Smith, Ashton Lewis

Color Services Provided By: Color Collective Colorist: Alex Bickel Producer: Claudia Guevara Color Assistant: Alex Jimenez

Sound Design & Mix By: Sim International - Post Sound Sound Designer: Paul Germann Sound Designer: Brennan Mercer Re-Recording Mixer: Graham Rogers Mix Operator: Will Stephens

Film Processed at FotoKem Los Angeles Senior Dailies Producer: Mary Chamberlain

Special Thanks Anthony Gonzales, Steve Kidd, Kit Weyman, RT, Shamier Anderson, Norman Wong, Kodak

Official “Money In The Grave” ft. Rick Ross Lyrics

Yeah, okay Lil CC on the beat, mmm Yeah, yeah

I mean, where the fuck should I really even start? I got hoes that I'm keepin' in the dark I got my niggas 'cross the street livin' large Thinkin' back to the fact that they dead Thought my raps wasn't facts 'til they sat with the bars I got two phones, one need a charge Yeah, they twins, I could tell they ass apart I got big packs comin' on the way I got big stacks comin' out the safe I got Lil Max with me, he the wave It's a big gap between us in the game In the next life, I'm tryna stay paid When I die, put my money in the grave

When I die, put my money in the grave I really gotta put a couple niggas in they place Really just lapped every nigga in the race I really might tat "Realest Nigga" on my face Lil CC let it slap with the bass I used to save hoes with a mask and a cape Now I'm like, "Nah, love, I'm good, go away" Ain't about to die with no money, I done gave it

I was on top when that shit meant a lot Still on top like I'm scared of the drop Still on top and these niggas wanna swap Niggas wanna swap like it's Slauson or Watts I don't wanna change 'cause I'm good where I'm at Mob ties, so I'm always good where I'm at Word to Junior, Jazzy, Baby J Tell 'em when I die, put my money in the grave

Couple figures...

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Our Favorite SXSW 2019 Artist Discoveries

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The most exciting and memorable SXSW moments happen when you least expect them; when you are blown away by a new act that you didn’t know before, or by arriving a bit too early to see somebody you had on your must-see list and see someone else instead. Or maybe you intended to see a specific act but then their show takes a  different turn and becomes so much better than you anticipated. This time around, we had several of these discoveries and want to share them with you. This is somewhat the chronological order as our discoveries went:

pecas

pecas live @ Cheerup Charlie’s

SXSW artists page

Sometimes you have to change your surroundings in order to appreciate what you have at home. This holds especially true during SXSW when there is time to enjoy the one or the other New York-based act in a different context, outside the same-old venues and setups. This especially came true with  Brooklyn-via-Madrid artist Sandy Davis, who goes by the artist name pecas. Having been at Cheerup Charlie’s early and gotten a front row space, I was mesmerized by pecas, who sang, played bass and grooved to her sound, performing her latest songs. When I dub her “the female answer to Alex Cameron” I mean it with all my heart and affection, and not just because of her moves or because she had a saxophone playing sidekick with her on stage. Next stop, a venue close to home because pecas is among the ones to watch. Closely!

Listen to “T-Shirt” on Spotify

Adam Melchor

Adam Melchor live @ Empire Controllroom

SXSW artist page

Having song picked the New Jersey-born and raised artist earlier this year, we definitely wanted to see the now LA-based singer/songwriter live and holy cow, did he deliver! While Adam Melchor‘s own songs are beautiful song pearls, his performance show stopper came with The Beatles’ classic “A Day In The Life” which he interpreted in a spectacular way. Hope to experience this all soon again!

Listen to “I Don’t Wanna See You Cryin’ Anymore” on Spotify.

THERE

THERE live @ The Townsend

SXSW artist page

As someone who tries to listen to as many SXSW announced artists as possible, I came across THERE before they made a splash via NPR’s Austin 100 and loved them from the spot! Naturally, I went to The Parish, where Sivan Levy and Yael Enosh performed their first official SXSW show as part of Kosha Dillz Oy Vey showcase. Having been totally mesmerized and utterly charmed by the indie electronic duo, it was a no brainer to also attend their second official showcase at The Townsend which was packed to the rim and had everybody in attendance at awe. As of now, there is only one single released but expect an EP or even an album to drop soon as the two have a lot of fantastic music in the bag. Sivan’s sultry vocals and Yael’s mastery on the keys and their common dark and mysterious artistry make for an unforgettable time for many of your senses.

Listen to “Swimming Backwards” on Spotify.

Jazzrausch Bigband

Jazzrausch Bigband live @ Seven Grand

SXSW artist page

This is why you go to SXSW, to have experiences that are not easily to be replicated in the usual touring circuit. Case in point: Munich-based 15+ member live techno band Jazzrausch Bigband. Now, here at glamglare, we generally believe less is more and are not easily swept away by a packed stage, but in this case it totally worked and the energy in the room was palpable.

Listen to “Dancing Wittgenstein” on Spotify.

Josin

Josin live @ Las Perlas

SXSW artist page

We first encountered Arabella Rauch, who goes by Josin, in Reykjavik for Iceland Airwaves 2016. Back then, her music was already appealing yet what she does now sets her apart from the crop of electronic musicians. Having discovered her head voice (as Arabella told us in a lovely chat after the show) and with it a range of new possibilities, Josin enchants an attentive audience who didn’t hesitate to sit down on the cold, naked floor of the venue to listen in awe. Beautiful! Hopefully, we can welcome Josin in New York soon.

Listen to “In The Blank Space” on Spotify.

Minke

Minke live @ Latitude 30

SXSW artist page

The British Music Embassy at Latitude 30 is one of the finest venues in Austin during SXSW – if you get in, because lines are guaranteed here. How lucky we were – with perfect timing– when we could just walk in to see Hælos for an awesome show. But even better, right after them Minke was on, who convinced with great songwriting, an unpretentious stage persona and and a way to break into effortless, skillful guitar solos whenever they fit into a song. We hope she will use our custom glamglare picks in future shows.

Listen to “Something Better” on Spotify.

Lowly

Lowly live @ the Radio Day Stage 

SXSW artist page

The two stages at the Austin Convention Center are somewhat of an insider’s tip at SXSW. Not only do they have excellent programming, but there it is also completely ok to sit in one of the comfy chairs and catch some dearly needed breath during the festival. When a band like Lowly, a Danish five-piece plays there, you can let yourself get lost in the beauty of the music and the bliss is perfect. Lowly will release a new album “Hifalutin” on Bella Union later this year.

Listen to “stephen” on Spotify.

Odonis Odonis

Odonis Odonis live @ Swan Dive outdoor partio

SXSW artist page

Without knowing what to expect, we hang out at the M for Montreal showcase with a three piece taking the stage. Hey, never wrong me in book. What this Toronto-based trio put on stage blew my mind! Not only were they surprising their audience with an interesting stage performance but also intelligent industrial post rock to back up the visuals. I would definitely want to see a full set show of Odonis Odonis.

Listen to “Check My Profile” on Spotify.

We also greatly enjoyed the performances of the acts we have ve featured in The Music Preview Guide to SXSW 2019 aka The Pantones, I Know Leopard, Steady Holiday and Eliza Shaddad (glamglare showcase review to follow), or on glamglare before like Annabel Allum, The Cuckoos and HÆLOS. And there were many, many more great discoveries but too many to feature them all.

The Pantones @ Barracuda 

Annabel Allum @ The Seven Grand

I Know Leopard @ International Day Stage

The Cuckoos @ The Jackalope 

Steady Holiday @ The Central Presbytarian Church

Hælos @ Latitude 30

=== All photos by Elke Nominikat and Oliver Bouchard – iPhone only ===