#gerard la touche

[daily-tf2dles]

day 19! rejoice! freedom fries be upon ye!

(soldier and spy use she/her pronouns :])

[th3b4dk1dzz]

Neverafter Epilogue Headcannons

Mira has become a pirate full time. She can interchange between legs and tail at free will. She came with Pinocchio to help fight against Toy Island.

Muffet and Itsy are best friends who do everything together. Muffet keeps her spider form and decides to be webslinging hero around Tuffington.

Copies of the New Aesop's Fables and 1001 nights appear in Happily, so Timothy, Sheherazade, and Aesop can keep in touch.

La Bete decided to stay in the lines between as a librarian. Her strength is just what they need to rebuild the library to its former glory and ensure the Authors stay afraid of them.

Prince Jonathan is saved. By Prince Alphonse (With PIB's help, of course) they're planning a summer wedding.

Tom and Thumbelina start a family of their own. Gerard is the Godfather and dotes on his Fairy Godchildren constantly.

Cinderella didn't marry any prince or princess. She fell in love with a girl from her village and move to Greenleigh where she sits on Queen Elody's council.

The Seven Faries open up a popular hat boutique in Snowhold. The Snow Queen is one of their most frequent clientel. She finally has the confidence to wear Pink.

[girlgerard]

i forgot i’m gonna be in LA tomorrow for a cousin’s wedding. gerard you better rev up that pronoun circle before the plane touches down

[nereidestuff]

la isla blanca; huitième version.

la isla blanca; septième mise à jour 💕 six mois désormais que notre doux cocon, LA ISLA BLANCA, à ouvert ses portes. mes douceurs de co-admins, @themuseparadox, @erinye-stuff, @romystigri, @gerard-menjoui & moi-même venons vous présenter sa huitième version. pour l'occasion; lib fait totalement peau neuve avec un nouveau codage mais aussi beaucoup d'autres nouveautés à dénicher.

l'intrigue du mois; entre les murs teintés d'ocre, se dissipent les murmures solennels des promesses d'un autre temps, s'installent en douceur les lueurs de l'astre primaire de la cité entourée de nuages menaçants. le scélérat n'est plus là, vague souvenir déjà oublié par les esprits béats, calmes sont les vagues qui furent enragées, amorphes quand près des ruelles éclairées, on chante à l'amour et aux étreintes subtilisées. la saint-valentin, le moment où les flammes se déclarent, l'instant où les cœurs battent à l'unisson, sans retard. pourtant, loin des rayons chaleureux, l'ombre se dresse, mirage ou bien réelle créature que certains se plaisent à appeler reine des tristes desseins, la légende gronde dans les esprits dès lors que la saison hiémale touche à sa lente fin. avez-vous déjà entendu parler d'hamarre, déesse des amours et des couples qu'elle sépare sans détour ? elle est bien là, observant les faits et gestes de ceux qui vivent trop fort, trop vite, sans se soucier de son aura. sur l'île, le mythe se chuchote de bouches en bouches, s'éteint pour laisser planer les vapes idéalisées d'une vieille histoire décimée, celle de deux amants qui s'aimaient, puis séparés par les courants et les menaces de l'océan. on murmure aussi qu'il suffit de s'approcher de la grotte d'es culleram et d'y déposer un papier avec le prénom de l'être aimé, de revenir le jour suivant pour attester de tâches noires comme signe que l'affection est destinée à durer. s'il n'y en a pas, c'est qu'hamarre ne vous accordera pas sa bénédiction jusqu'au trépas. mais qui peut-on réellement croire ? simple fiction ou véritable invention, c'est à vous, chers habitants, d'en juger.

– la isla blanca se veut un forum où règnera la bienveillance, et où l'on privilégie l'intégration de chacun. un doux cocon où les personnages de tout les horizons, nous l’espérons, pourront trouver une maison. du plus sombre, au plus doux, l'île ne cesse d'accueillir de nouveaux habitants aux nuances illimitées. ✨

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[thisisnotthenerd]

and now for our 2022-23 intrepid heroes season:

quick episode descriptions:

no place for a prince or princess: first level one battle since the corn cuties. an army of constructs plus the fairy. buttoned up. crit to pull attention. the first of the red gems. running screaming puppet boy. ylfa's bottleneck. pib and alphonse. pib facing the fairy godmother. murph's bad turn. gerard is almost insta-killed. ylfa getting overwhlemed as everyone dies around her. gerard rolls an 18 and pulls the shard out of the fairy into himself. total party kill. ylfa is the only one who doesn't elect to fail.

the curdled web: trying not to fall off the web. first crit with a death blow mechanic. faerie fire on pinocchi-crow. spider drops from the ceiling. ylfa eats a spider. look alive, wet, naked spiders on your 10, 11, 12, 1 and 2 and behind the and the 10 and the 11. senator! we're all on our own in the dark, little boy. weird spider goo. ylfa crits. monster girl bonding.

trouble in tuffeton: cleaning up. mayor harold hopps. adult sleepover. gerard assisting crits. finding the ritual. the wicked fairy clawing her eyes out. you are seeing something you absolutely should not see, the face of a divinity you don't worship, the fucking smile of a devil that you never believed in. the children look into the face of horror. the stepmother eats grandma. pinocchio crits on cutting his strings. going to the lines between.

the baron of bricks: split narrative and battle episode. you came with a handmaiden, a butler, a jester, and a second butler. how do wolves like sex. the book is tugging. he's in the fucking stew. huff and puff, little girl. heat metal on the copper. stay mad, baby. giant moving spoon. the soup is lava and does 18d10 damage. he has eaten of the soup. mother goose goes down. spilling stock on the fires. little red riding hood successfully grapples the third little pig. 51 damage from the spoon. just another blue collar little cat working his job at the factory. full nelson. the culmination of pinocchio's story.

terror on toy island: a soft little touch. mer-king's insect plague. no daddy. pib getting the little guys. i'm so fucking scared! the water surges around the mer-king. the terrible dogfish is here. daddy-meter is spinning. pinocchio crits to figure it out. pinocchio screaming to wake the dead. with the eyes! you were about to instantly die. gerard is wearing full chain mail in the ocean.. rosamund & ylfa are swallowed. the sea witch shows up. murph causes a nat 20. call of destiny. rosamund gets the eye with a seven. i'm a lion in the water. pib's acrobatic crit. one v. one.

leap of faith: using the code word. red and la bete. pivot after pivot after pivot. gerard giving the note to elody and failing so hard. 🎶 her hair is everywhere! 🎶 pib succeeding by not being social. pinocchio starting off drinking whiskey with bubblegum and telling cinderella they have her book. timothy with rapunzel truly fucking it up so hard. rosamund and snow white. attempting to put cinderella in her book. jumping out the window. getting attacked by dwarves. nat 20 perception as they leave. nat 20 to repel the gander. we're the giants.

in the land of giants: we might be the giants. ice knife. princess or bully? a bunch of tiny wizards. jack 1v1ing timothy. get in the crevice. animate objects. fuck alphonse. a really sharp bird. gerard lands some hits. shatter on some birds with a side of existential crisis. ylfa critting twice to carry tim and take so many opportunity attacks. the goose is loose! pinocchio is attacked by alphonse and goes down. goose casts heal. failing on insight. you have collected all of the golden belongings of this battle. nat 20 save for alphonse a cricket shot a rocket at me.

the trials of baba yaga: the aftermath of pinocchio's persuasion. my hot form. pinocchio select. i'm always pissing. stray from the path, but stray together. gerard sees rapunzel, gives up his name for elody's, and goes full frog with a crown. rosamund encounters the fairies, gives up her true love, and takes on the briars again. ylfa meets her grandma, and walks her great-great grandma to death, having replaced the wolf. pinocchio eaves-peeps on the stepmother, gives up his chance at being a real boy, and gets the stepmother's name. timothy pulls artifacts & puts them in the book, and gives the baba yaga a full page. pib sees the tricksters, goes from a 33 stealth to an 11 performance, and somehow still tricks the giants, after giving his book away. piss stew. i cast banishment on the actual man murph.

the ending of all things (part 1): geas on scheherezade. pib crits immediately on rapunzel. the bird is dead. bad persuasion checks. scheherazade be normal. pinocchio persuades mira. i'm a fucking frog, elody. no one liked that. she poked me with a d4. ylfa drops la bete into oblivion. rosamund goes down, gets revivified and consumes thumbelina. gerard eats rapunzel. breaking concentration with vicious mockery. rosamund crits on snow white for an insta-kill.

the ending of all things (part 2): a friendly platonic kiss. ylfa gets scheherazade's book. crit on the blue fairy. animate objects. flat william. firing a rocket to knock a hat off. the concept of beaky. pib's very good turn. elody hits the hand. ocd boyfriend, add girlfriend. the stepmother appears. you're a dumb motherfucker and I'm going to kill you. using so much pc creep to get the orange hat fairy. crit on the stepmother. baba yaga is banished. pib kills god. almost everyone goes down. all rise to roll for the fate of the universe. 18 from zac. you've thrown the orange hat in the Box of Doom without any permission. stealing everything back from the baba yaga. determining their own stories in the end.

[precambrianhottopic]

wanted to this but op turned of rbs so!! url playlist, tagged by @heartsurgery99 and @rosyronkey :3 long url here we go

p: peach- the front bottoms

r: ruler of everything- tally hall

e: everybody wants to rule the world- tears for fears

c: can't stop- red hot chili peppers

a: against the kitchen floor- will wood

m: martin- car seat headrest

b: birdhouse in your soul- they might be giants

r: revenge- foreign gnomes

i: iris- goo goo dolls

a: ancient dreams in a modern land- marina

n: night comes down- katatonia

h: how it's going to be- gerard way

o: once in a lifetime- talking heads

t: touch tone telephone- lemon demon

t: timeless melody- the la's

o: our lady of sorrows- my chemical romance

p: polyhedrons- sea power

i: it takes time- ls dunes

c: cotton- the mountain goats

DONE okay im tagging @dogmoonphenomenon @yeehawdragon @falconiforme @vectorworm aand @dickandballsdotgov as well as anyone else who wants to do it :))

[conduitandconjurer]

Hi! Sorry I took so long to share. This is the picture from season 4:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2zsCNAr8tT/?igsh=MTNrajRhM3R3aXM4dg==

I’m not sure if links work through asks but the official account (umbrellaacad) posted it on instagram. I don’t think having an account is necessary to be able to see it.

It worked, thanks, friend!!!

Hm. Hmmm. Yeah that...is a thing that they posted. Huh. lol.

I mean. This will seem shallow, but Klaus's appearance has always seemed intentionally tied to his inner emotional and psychological (and yes, spiritual) journey--his tattoos alone attest to that--so I think I'm particularly critical of what doesn't seem aligned to his character development visually. That said, I can see how he'd maybe revert to a point in his life when he chopped off and straightened his BEAUTIFUL CURLY hair ( =_=;;;; lol) since the excruciating journey he just embarked upon in order to START seeing himself as worth more than the mastery of his powers ...has kind of been...nullified lol by losing them (I get it, it's a Gerard Way esque thing to be totally nihilistic). Klaus may feel as if he can go back to his younger years (the tennish years preceding the start of Season One) and relive them totally detoxed, harm to his brain and organs also reset, sober. And that's valid, plus I know Klaus has a penchant for going through phases to distract himself from his real problems.

Which is why I'm So Tired™ when I see the nitrile gloves. They have to be in a "still-no-powers" timeline in this shot because Luther is still not fused with ape DNA. I am guessing this is going to be some kind of dumbass ableist gag (lbr, TUA has never cared about stepping right in it when it comes to ableist tropes) a la Adrian Monk and "hoho haha, compounded, severe and complex trauma gave him germaphobic OCD!" (in Klaus's case, because he now has remembered all the murder-experiments Reg did on him in the crypt, and he's no longer immortal, so that makes him hyper-aware of anything that could kill him without his safety net). On the one hand, if this is true I'm happy he has something to lose and therefore cares about how to spend his limited remaining days. On the other hand, no, I don't want Klaus to die, I want him to still have his powers but also CHOOSE to do the work of slowly recognizing he doesn't need them to be worthy of unconditional love.

Is the potential germaphobia good writing? Probably, in many respects.

Is it what I want, because I'm a soft-touch who just wants to see her favs heal because it gives her comfort? Nah.

Is reducing Klaus and his character development to a punchline what I want? God no. I'm so tired of it. I don't care how satirical the show is. Pick on someone else, lmao. I know he's the fandom fav which translates somehow into making him the target for the worst disastrous twists, but LET THE DUMB GAY DANDELION REST.

I saw someone write an alternate theory which I now have forgotten but I KNOW I reblogged it so please feel free to go digging in my reblogs.

Other thoughts: You can tell by the way he's the only one looking a different direction, Five is still the real leader, and I'm glad Luther gave up on that, bc he's Ferdinand the Bull and it doesn't suit him to be all stressed out and bossy. He picks up siblings and throws them down stairs or strangles them when he's overwhelmed, haha DDDDD: Anyway, poor Fivey never wears civilian clothes, except that One Time when he and Klaus went looking for Klaus's birthmother (they are good for each other and need to just like...get in a fucking car and leave again. LOL).

Ben and Viktor look hot but also confused which, fair, especially in Ben's case since he's a Sparrow and a moody Edgelord who needs hugs, lol. And possibly a more dangerous enemy than Reginald, which I frankly hope brings out Klaus's "I'm a big harmless sweetheart who finally snapped a la Katara bloodbending in Avatar" moment. I Need It. Literally every other sibling has had the chance at a minor nervous breakdown, come on. Let Klaus not be okay and acknowldge it to anyone who'll listen! And yeah I know his siblings all love him, I've never disputed that once. Sometimes love ain't enough, and needs to pair up with respect. Sad but realistic truth.

Finally, I wanna know if Allison has reconciled with the family and if so, how. She is fascinating and I think her villain era in s3 was 100 percent in alignment with her character development and her lifelong issues with consent (also Reginald's fault!)

This all came out spicier than I meant LOL. Im not snarking at you, anon, I swear. Thanks for sharing <3 I just expect VERY little out of Season 4. Hopefully I'll be wrong! I was similarly wrong with the Loki series, which gsve me a perfect final-arc scenario for my favorite character of all time.

[frrrfrrrfrrr]

The Host Lyrics Frerard Analysis

Disclaimer - This post is entirely speculation. I could, in fact, be dead wrong, and I give Frank permission to bully me on Twitter if he ever finds this. But in all seriousness, no one except the guys truly knows what goes on behind closed doors. This is just an interpretation that has been in my brain-worm-filled head for a long time. Some friends also added their insights and interpretations to this. A big thanks to them!

In this post, I am going to use a Frerard lens to analyze the lyrics from The Host, a song off of Frank’s solo album Barriers.

Before I begin, please be aware that this theory falls under the assumption that *something* happened between Gerard and Frank in the past, whether it was just mutual attraction or maybe much more. As many in the fandom believe, I too think that Frank was heartbroken by whatever the hell happened between them - he has a lot of regrets and/or still longs for Gerard in some capacity.

This analysis also falls under the assumption that Frank and his wife Jamia had/have some kind of open relationship and that Frank may be polymorphous. I am not in any way trying to diminish the love Frank has for Jamia. He feels an insanely strong connection and deep love for that woman. She is a wonderful person - a saint - for supporting Frank throughout the years, and he adores the kids he had with her. However, I still think Frank has an insatiable love for Gerard that he just can’t escape.

Let’s dive deep into the scenario my brain created based on the lyrics of The Host. First, the title of the song: I imagine “the host” to be Gerard at his LA home. At the first Newark show (2022), Gerard said he had not been to NJ for a long time, so I doubt Frank could have been the “host” in the lyrics. Recent intel has revealed that the band reunited in 2017, so I think the song could be referring to one of Frank’s visits to Gerard, most likely during one of the MCR BBQs in LA or perhaps one of their jam sessions. 

I interpret this song from Frank’s perspective as he’s talking to Gerard, “the host.” As a basic summary, I more or less feel that Gerard and Frank fell back into flirty habits during Frank’s visits. Nothing serious probably, just their usual affectionate touches and other subtle intimacies. It most likely happened when the others weren’t around - even if it was just Gerard and Frank in the kitchen for five minutes getting a cup of coffee. During these moments, Frank wonders what it would be like to live in a house with Gerard and have a domestic relationship with him if things had turned out differently.

Let’s go line by line:

“I can't stand the fun we're having

Drifting off and rambling on

With high roads full of mass contusions”

^ This introduces the idea that Frank and Gerard are just hanging out (the fun we’re having), catching up on things (rambling on) and so on. They’re having a lot of fun together, but Frank still remembers all of the hurt that happened between them (roads full of mass contusions).

My crippling fears, and your designer jeans

^ “Crippling fears” is most likely referring to Frank’s anxiety. He has mentioned many times in interviews that he has thoughts and anxiety eating away at him constantly. Even though they are having fun at that moment, Frank is still feeling some kind of anxiety about his relationship with Gerard, past or present.

The “designer jeans” reference is very blatant in my opinion. During the breakup years, Gerard began wearing some designer clothing brands like Greg Lauren. So, this is a clever way to call him out without being *too* obvious about it. 

“You're choking on all your good decisions”

^ I believe this is about Gerard’s marriage to Lynz. It has come to light that she is not a very nice person and has done really shitty things. The “good decision” (stated sarcastically) is Gerard’s rushed marriage to that woman and how maybe his perfect dream life isn’t turning out the way he planned. Therefore, he’s “choking.”

“While I'm basking in what I settled for” 

^ This is Frank referring to his current life/situation. Again, I’m not saying he settled for Jamia, more so that he “settled” for a life without Gerard as a lover/partner. He loves his wife and family but can’t get over his pining for Gerard.

“(I never wanted to want much more)” 

^  This is implying how badly he wanted that kind of life with Gerard.

“Unmade bed and blanket statements ”

^ THIS FUCKING LYRIC. It is my favorite from this song, and it also kills me. The “unmade bed” line signifies all that is left unresolved, unsettled, and unsaid between them - aka their past. Things are still kinda messy, not tidy, and neither of them have fully moved on from it. Also, read more literally, their romantic long-term relationship was/is a “bed” that was “unmade,” i.e. never fully realized. 

The next part “blanket statement” not only adds to the image of a bedroom, sleepovers, or playing house, it implies a lot. It could mean things spoken & whispered under those blankets, on that forever unmade bed of theirs; those promises, hopes, fears, and desires. It’s literally both the big “blanket statement” covering all things (MCR is not reuniting; we are only just brothers in rock) AND the small intimate things (I think about us all the time… what if we HAD worked out?).

Another interpretation is that Frank was always open and upfront with telling Gerard exactly how he was feeling in very specific terms, saying “I love you” etc. But Gerard always tried to avoid having to make those kinds of direct statements by using a blanket statement. For example, if Frank ever tried to confront Gerard and make him admit his feelings, Gerard would reply with something vague such as "You know how I feel about you."

“You're playing house like we're home alone”

^ I interrupted this as Gerard doing domestic things with Frank (cooking, cleaning etc) and showing him affection/interest as if they really lived together. The phrase “like we're home alone” implies others are around (family, band mates, etc.), but Frank and Gerard are still in their own little bubble. 

Alternatively, it could be referring to Gerard and Lynz. If their life isn’t so perfect and they are unhappy together, they could be “playing house” by themselves. Maybe they don’t do domestic activities together - for example, maybe they don’t sit down together for dinner and instead eat separately.

“On and on, so far gone

On and on, I'm so far gone”

^ This part can have multiple meanings in my opinion. “So far gone” could be referring to Frank still being in love with Gerard - it’s not something he can escape. On the other hand, it could be referring to the distance between them mentally and physically. Gerard also seems to put a wall around himself when it comes to Frank. He also lives in LA which is thousands of miles away from NJ where Frank lives.

The chorus repeats - skipping it for now

“What have I waited for?

I'm running out of time

I'm running out of time”

^ I’m not entirely sure about this part, but I think it could be Frank debating with himself about making a move on Gerard or telling him how he still feels. Like, a small part of him still believes he can make things right with Gerard.

“I'd give up everything all for a glimpse”

^ I think this is kind of self explanatory at this point.

Other parts of the song repeat like “So far gone” and the chorus

“I'm looking for a sign

I'm looking for a sign

I'm looking for a sign

I did it right”

This is Frank questioning his past choices and wondering if they were correct. However, I think Frank has already gotten his “sign” that he did it right - he loves his family more than anything and says he wouldn’t change anything. 

But there may be part of him that still mourns over what he and Gerard could have been.

And that’s my analysis! This song and this interpretation kills me, but I had to get it out my system and share my brain worms with others.

[daily-tf2dles]

day 7! my friend said beach episode so i complied. didnt manage to get all the mercs done tonight but im happy with the ones i did finish :)

also i know scout looks more finished in comparison to the other 3. i had to redraw him cuz the og sketch did NOT look like scout. and i only finished it like 5 mins ago so obviously i was not drawing an entire new scout.

[starrrberry]

hii ash what is the phantom of the opera? ive heard of it and it sounds so fucking badass and i am Curious

okay. gonna write a rambly type essay. SUMMARY: so poto is originally a novel written by gaston leroux in 1909 set in france, centering a mysterious masked man, erik (aka the phantom, the opera ghost, angel of music) and a naive, kind girl who's ridiculously brave and selfless called christine. from now on ill be talking about the musical version as i am yet to read the book ! also, the pair have INCREDIBLE music ability - christine has the voice of an angel, and the phantom is incredibly skilled at many instruments as well as have the kinda voice that probably wouldve awoken smth in me when i was ten. -christine is an orphan, her father died when she was.. eight? ish. and shes just very sad and lonely. -when her dad died, he said he'll send a angrl of music to her -erik is super super obsessed with christine and kinda stalks her. but -shes like kinda chill with it at the beginning and she even follows him into his lair? which like okay you go girl or smth. -but then she finds out oh shit !!! hes kinda freaky man. and she faints <3 -if erik had his way he'd probably just force her to marry him, but problem! -another man, raoul, who is christines childhood bestie, is here. and -hes in love with her! christines also in love with him, but imo its only because he reminds her of her father (woop woop daddy issues) -THINGS HAPPEN and i cried. just trust me on this idk how to do summaries. CHARACTERS: erik - MY BOY !!!!!! hes so traumatised and he was abused a lot because he was born with a facial deformity and nobody ever touched him ever. so he just grew into this really angry, resentful but also strangely hot dude. he gets a MILD mild redemption at the end of the movie/musical, and hes the most pathetic silliest sewer man in the world im so so obsessed with him. hes a really complex character and i could get into it but i wont because its 12am. christine - in the musical/kinda movie, shes portrayed as very meek and mild. however shes really brave and kind of a badass! like "this haunted face holds no horror for me now. its your soul in which the true distortion lies" um okay?? callout i love that. shes not wrong, his soul is fuuuucked. poor boy. her mother died in childbirth, her father died when she was young, shes alone in the world apart from a scarily hot stalker whos teaching her to sing, and shes a ballet rat in the opera populaire. ill delve more into different interpretations of her in different media. raoul - pretty rich boy. also christines childhood best friend and suitor. my boy has no thoughts in his head i was him for world book day.

meg giry - christines current best friend! shes so cool in the movie shes a side but shes loyal, brave, and probably a lesbian. also shes cares so sososo much for christine im just. ough. la carlotta - they hate to see a girlboss winning :( shes literally done nothing wrong ever i adore her shes so extra and such a bitch aa <3 there are more but the first three are the most important

DIFFERENT MEDIA: theres a movie (2004) which stars gerard butler as erik and emmy rossum as christine who are both SO OSOSOSOSOOSO PRETTY !!!!!

in the movies, erik is portrayed as quite suave and dramatic, as well as agressive and fiercely obsessive. basically, the same as how he's portrayed in the rest of the media. also ! his name isnt included in both the movies or the musical. its also very aesthetically pleasing speaking of ! theres also a musical which is pretty well known, written by andrew lloyd webber. i would say my favourite actors, but it may be a little doxxy, so i'll refrain. however, i will say that sierra boggess, one of favourite christines is WOW ! she's fiesty and seductive, not as mild as the other portrayals. thats why i love the musical version, one because it is MAGICAL to watch irl and two becuase you can play around witht the characters to fit your eye. theres a book, which gives more insight into erik's past, and also several adaptations of the novel, the most notable being susan kay;s "phantom" CONTROVERSY: i will say that the toxic relationship between christine and erik is heavily romanticised, christine experiences a lot of stockholm syndrome (shes also swedish!) and she just has a Bad Time. however. its fiction and my taste in men is fucked up beyond belief! but many people dont see it that way since erik is a kidnapper/murderer, people are NOT happy that he is shipped and loved by so many people. but like man we know ! if this happened in real life we'd be outta there like a shot, if this was a REAL PERSON we would NOT be doing this! its ridiculous to me that so many people cannot grasp that this is fiction, an escape from the rules of the real world. CONCLUSION: its more than just a romance, its a study of so many different things, like how trauma can affect different people, how growing up in certain types of environments can shape a persons life. its more of a tragedy really, not a romance as much, so if you like media which leaves a hole in you only fanfic can fix this is def for you. if you want to get into it, i recommend starting with the musical or movie, probably the musical. i didnt do it justice with this ramble, honestly its incredible and theres endless interpretations and endings (i havent even mentioned the book!)

also all the songs slap and theyre majority operatic but modern!!!!!!!

[bedcorpse]

also the thing is. while obviously they all stayed in touch and mikey is literally their brother ray and gerard were closest physically throughout the breakup era. they both stayed in la. they built a studio together. they started a production team with doug. they recorded music together pre-reunion (again mikey was on millions and played live with g in japan but again. literal blood siblings). and that meaning ray was at least partially privy to whatever happened to gerard emotionally in that time period. and him being the most visibly happy to see him in dresses and costumes and being themself. just. again i find shipping real people morally gray at best but GOD RAYRARD

[havaforever]

GERARD GAROUSTE - Centre Pompidou

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Complète et dense, riche de toiles grandioses et extrêmement variées, la rétrospective dédiée au peintre Gérard Garouste au Centre Pompidou à Paris séduit par le caractère fantastique de cette peinture néobaroque. 

On est particulièrement impressionnés par les deux premiers tiers du parcours qui montrent les différentes facettes de l’artiste pendant les années 1980-1990. Cette période moins connue, nous plonge dans les racines artistiques du peintre, sa puissance d’expression, sa liberté exposée comme à l’état brut. 

Garouste est déjà énigmatique, mystérieux, profondément sensible; moins coloré, moins narratif, mais d’une présence déjà radicalement singulière. Il interpelle, choque et subjugue, sans jamais révéler, expliquer, ni exposer. La très grande qualité vibratoire de sa touche nous happe et nous envoute. 

Des récits mythologiques de chasseurs et d’indiens, sont enrichis par des renvois d’un tableau sur l’autre; mais les rebus sont bien davantage livrés avec des brouilleurs qu’avec les moindres décodeurs. 

A partir des années 80, Garouste explore la Comédie Divine de Dante, il peint de façon plus abstraite une nature déchainée, des fleuves de sang, une terre brulée, des ravins vertigineux. Les motifs ont tendance à se diluer dans les paysages dont les traits grossiers sont brossés à la hâte. 

Depuis la fin des années 1990, Gérard Garouste développe des séries d’œuvres autour des textes hébreux. On le retrouve fréquemment représenté mais il peint également de nombreux portraits d’amis. Il évoque également un épisode autobiographique pendant lequel, suite à une crise incontrôlable, il interrompt un mariage dans la cathédrale, brise des cierges et se retrouve interné avec une camisole de force. 

L’exposition se termine sur un triptyque, Le Banquet, où l’on retrouve aussi bien Kafka et Walter Benjamin que la psychanalyste Eliane Amado Levy-Valensi ou l’historien de la Kabbale Gershom Scholem. Il n’est pas sans rappeler les dernières oeuvres de Martial Raysse.

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The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the ‘black sheep’ of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Gil Buckman: Steve Martin Karen Buckman: Mary Steenburgen Helen Buckman Lampkin Bowman: Dianne Wiest Frank Buckman: Jason Robards Nathan Huffner: Rick Moranis Larry Buckman: Tom Hulce Julie Buckman-Lampkin Higgins: Martha Plimpton Tod Higgins: Keanu Reeves Susan Buckman: Harley Jane Kozak Garry Buckman-Lampkin: Joaquin Phoenix David Brodsky: Dennis Dugan Marilyn Buckman: Eileen Ryan Grandma: Helen Shaw Kevin Buckman: Jasen Fisher George Bowman: Paul Linke Taylor Buckman: Alisan Porter Justin Buckman: Zachary La Voy Patty Huffner: Ivyann Schwan Cool Buckman: Alex Burrall Stan: Lowell Ganz Dean at College: Rance Howard Young Gil Buckman: Max Elliott Slade Lou: Clint Howard Fotomat Clerk: Lamont Lofton Amy: Erika Rafuls Matt: Jordan Kessler Eddie: Billy Cohen Barbara Rice: Isabel Cooley Opposing Coach: Walter von Huene Kid in Classroom (uncredited): Howie Dorough Doctor Lucas: Greg Gerard Kevin Buckman – Age 21: Paul Keeley Student 1 at College: Claudio Jacobellis Umpire: W. Bruce O’Donoghue Student 2 at Collage: Hillary Matthews Screaming Co-ed: Sherry Ferguson Track Official: Todd Hallowell Young Frank Buckman: Richard Kuhlman Nurse at Hospital: Charmin Lee Film Crew: Story: Ron Howard Director of Photography: Donald McAlpine Story: Babaloo Mandel Story: Lowell Ganz Unit Production Manager: Joseph M. Caracciolo Editor: Daniel P. Hanley Editor: Mike Hill Producer: Brian Grazer Costume Design: Ruth Morley Production Design: Todd Hallowell Songs: Randy Newman Casting: Jane Jenkins Casting: Janet Hirshenson Stunt Coordinator: Artie Malesci First Assistant Director: Joe Napolitano Second Assistant Director: Tony Adler Art Direction: Christopher Nowak Set Decoration: Nina Ramsey Assistant Art Director: Beth Kuhn Set Dresser: William A. Cimino Set Dresser: Linda Marais Set Dresser: Nicklas Farrantello Camera Operator: Tom Priestley Jr. First Assistant Camera: Gary Muller Steadicam Operator: Robert Ulland Still Photographer: Phillip V. Caruso Camera Trainee: Mollie S. Mallinger Sound Mixer: Richard S. Church Boom Operator: Glen Gauthier Music Editor: Dan Carlin Sr. Supervising Sound Editor: Anthony J. Ciccolini III Supervising ADR Editor: Michael Jacobi Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Rick Dior Script Supervisor: Cynthia Streit Unit Publicist: Andrew Lipschultz Makeup Artist: Fern Buchner Makeup Artist: Peter Wrona Jr. Makeup Artist: Frank Griffin Hairstylist: Linda Trainoff Hairstylist: Romaine Greene Hairstylist: Donna Battersby Greene Location Manager: Peggy Coleman Negative Cutter: Ray Sabo Color Timer: Bob Hagans Color Timer: Dale Caldwell Movie Reviews: Peter McGinn: Parenthood is a great movie, and has aged well after 30 years have passed. The writing team included the writers who also gave us two other movies I like: City Slickers and Fever Pitch. Parenthood accomplishes in general what the movie Rain Man did for my wife and me. It reminded us of our autistic daughter And made us laugh at stuff that frustrated us in “real life.“ Similarly Parenthood touches upon a lot of hotspots in the parenting experience and helps us laugh at them. Their is a fine Ensemble cast. I particularly like KianU Reeves as Tod, who seems like an inappropriate boyfriend for the daughter but who proves to be valuable in mentoring their disaffected son. There are many memorable situations but one line my wife and I often quote even after all these years occurs when the other son Larry is pushed out of a still moving vehicle by people he owes money to. His father, played straight by Jason Robards, asked who they were. Tod replies that they were just some friends. The memorable line by Robards’ character is, “Friends. Friends slow down; they even stop.” The movie is full of good one-liners, as well as more in-depth sources of humor. You must ...

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shuffle your favorite playlist and post the first five songs that come up. then copy/paste this ask to your favorite mutuals <3 (no pressure ofc)

1. touch my body - mariah carey

2. drugstore perfume - gerard way

3. calmar mi sed - rocco posca

4. water - beyonce

5. entre palmeras - la garfield

thank you for the ask <3 <3 <3

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The Week Ahead 12/4-12/10

There's only a few weeks between now and New Year's Eve, and with all the holidays in between, it's easy to get lost in the chaos. This is the season of celebration, so why not make the most of it? You have to soak it all in, and we're here to help you make like a sponge and absorb the magic...

$39: 3 Hours To Drink 100+ Whiskies & Spirits In Chelsea

Experience the enchantment of The 2023 NYC Whiskey & Spirits Festival at Chelsea Industrial - this Saturday! Enjoy 3 hours of unlimited tastings featuring 100+ premium whiskies, bourbons, scotches, ryes, vodkas, gins, and more, so savor small-batch local distilleries and international favorites while you dive into live music, interactive games, and gourmet delights from Mozzarepas, Chavas Empanadas, Angry Archies, and more. A magical, delicious winter wonderland awaits...

New Year's Eve Wishing Wall

Whether it's a personal goal or a dream for the future, post your wish to the NYE Wishing Wall and your wishes will be added to the confetti that flutters down in the heart of Times Square on New Year's Eve! Be a part of this magical night by making your wish in person or by sharing your New Year's wish online using the hashtag #ConfettiWish. Here's hoping it comes true!

$59 Ticket To A Pizza & Limoncello Making Class

Transport yourself to an Italian paradise at LeGrande Lounge & Serafina's Pizza & Limoncello Making Class, for just $59! You'll indulge in a Welcome Tasting of Serafina's Award-Winning Wood-Fired Pizzas and Different Types of Limoncellos, followed by hands-on instruction on crafting your own pizza and Limoncello. Led by skilled chefs and mixologists, savor the process of creating zesty Limoncello before crafting your perfect pizza. Take home both your mouthwatering pizza and a bottle of your Limoncello, along with instructions for a home fermentation experience. Immerse yourself in the flavors of Italy without leaving the city – it's a delicious journey into "la dolce vita"!

Portolano Sample Sale

Portolano is hosting a sample sale just in time for the winter months! You will find unbelievable deals on hats, gloves, scares, ponchos, shawls, ties, small leather goods, and more- all for heavily discounted prices. Don't miss out!

50% Off: New York Times Critic's Pick Interactive Comedy Show

Quoting Macbeth, "Drink, sir, is a great provoker," and at Drunk Shakespeare, it's the essence of the experience! Hailed as "The Best Thing to Ever Happen to The Theater" by Slate Magazine, this live show transforms Shakespeare's classics with modern twists, audience engagement, and a spirited touch. Classically-trained actors weave the Bard's tales while one cast member, fueled by shots of whiskey, introduces an element of unpredictability. Enjoy craft cocktails from the bar, snack on delectable treats, and witness the cast create a fresh, unrehearsed performance each night. As the spirits flow both on stage and in the audience, brace yourself for a night of uproarious laughter, lively chaos, and a toast to an unforgettable experience!

Half Baked Harvest Book Tour

Head to Williams Sonoma to meet chef Tieghan Gerard for a signing of her cookbook Half Baked Harvest Every Day. Half Baked Harvest Every Day is a collection of simple and wholesome yet delightfully decadent recipes. Plus, they'll be serving festive Holiday Cocktails and everyone that purchases a ticket will be entered to win a new KitchenAid Stand Mixer!

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