#he'd get them 5 star reviews in a week

[westywallowing]

it's in my head that for school work experience or for an internship Adrien gets a job at a cute local family owned coffee shop and the owners try to adopt him like a son

[ojcobsessed]

Sorry about this mini-rant but I'm getting so tired of seeing Oliver being the "bad guy". Sure, he does a nice guy role once on a blue moon, but everytime I've tried to get my friends into this gorgeous creature they make comments like: "his playing an arsehole partner AGAIN?!"

I didn't really realise that his been typecast (a lot) until they said it. You should've saw my face when I saw the first episode of Surface haha, I had no idea he would play another "dark" character! Then again, I didn't do my homework on that show.

I would quite like him to do a MCU movie—in that retrospect—just because we'll see a more light hearted side to him (like when filming Malcolm's List). IMAGINE A NON-PERIOD/DARK MOVIE STARRING OJC LASTING LONGER THAN 2 MINUTES! Even if he is eyeing up a villian role, they still aren't that serious in nature compared to his other works (everyone was pleasantly suprised with Jake Gyllenhaal in the Spider-Man movie). I know that not everyone likes those movies, and series', but they are really great for promotion and becoming a bigger star! It would be nice to see Oliver getting recognition (in that retrospect again).

Sorry about the rant, I'm sitting here watching The Lost Daughter again and wondering why the f*ck movies and shows would waste his FULL potential.

hello, so i actually have 5 other inboxes from people about the oliver/mcu discussion that i want to round up in a single post because i realise people have very strong opinions on this and i kind of don't want to clog up everyone's feeds with post after post of me blogging my thoughts about oliver jackson-cohen and superhero movies : )

i get a fair amount of "why does oliver always play an asshole" messages. i don't mind them don't get me wrong! and it's validating to hear that other people want to see more of oliver tbh. i would also love to see him in a leading role playing someone who isn't, to quote oliver, "a toxic piece of shit." like most ollie fans, i would in fact love to see him in any leading role, period.

the good news is that several major reviews for mr. malcolm's list called his performance "a revelation" and said they hoped he'd do more comedy. and he does play the romantic lead in emily which comes out in a few weeks and has very good early buzz. depending on how well its reception is in a couple of weeks at the toronto international film festival premiere, it could even start to get oscar buzz. so even though he is apparently playing yet another toxic partner in wilderness, who knows what the future holds once people see more of his very broad range.

having said that, i think it's important to note that oliver himself does not seem unhappy about or disinterested in "asshole" roles per se. he has said repeatedly that he's picky about his projects, and has found all of his roles that were post-emerald city/the healer personally interesting as an actor/artist because they allow him to explore themes of trauma, identity, power, and toxic masculinity from a variety of angles and intersections - and of course that is okay!

he has also said in recent interviews that he actually doesn't agree that adrian griffin, peter quint, toni in the lost daughter and james ellis in surface are one kind of character. they are all very different people with different backgrounds and motives.

it's also luke crain and michael berryman erasure and those are probably the 2 things he's most known for aside from adrian! : )

finally, of course i also wish there had been more of oliver in the lost daughter but it was a story where the male characters were deliberately in the background/supporting roles in order to centre the female narratives within the film. however, while oliver's role was a hostile thug, he recently said that he originally tried out for the role of jessie buckley's character's husband. . . talk about having dodged the toxic husband bullet!

[bulkyphrase]

I posted 3,155 times in 2022

68 posts created (2%)

3,087 posts reblogged (98%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

@sersi

@pegsccarter

@captainjimothycarter

@margarethx

@dailymarvelgifs

I tagged 3,103 of my posts in 2022

Only 2% of my posts had no tags

#steve rogers - 546 posts

#sam wilson - 242 posts

#dracula - 192 posts

#eternals - 188 posts

#catws - 177 posts

#natasha romanoff - 166 posts

#moon knight - 157 posts

#catfa - 135 posts

#peggy carter - 115 posts

#star trek - 109 posts

Longest Tag: 132 characters

#but there i am reading screenwriter blogs like someone who is going to be tested on the process of selling a screenplay in hollywood

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

Gen Fic Friday

This week’s rec is a wonderful Nat and Maria friendship fic.

Counterfeit and Counterpart by Frea_O (Teen, 28,013 words) tumblr: @freaoscanlin

Summary: Five times Maria Hill doesn’t understand Natasha Romanoff, and why she might be better off that way.

For older gen fic recs, see the Gen Fic Friday Masterpost

18 notes - Posted April 15, 2022

#4

I made a set of resin avengers coasters!

21 notes - Posted August 4, 2022

#3

Steve Rogers and Robots - a fic rec list

I love Steve Rogers and I love robots, so here are my favorite fics that fall into the intersection of that particular Venn diagram. These are stories where Steve is a robot, Steve is a cyborg, or Steve is in a relationship with either.

I'm always looking for more fics with this premise, so if you've got a favorite that's not on this list, please let me know!

A Moment with the Director by Not_You (Gen, General, 1,458 words)

Summary: For a kinkmeme prompt, inspired by the 'Happy Birthday David' Prometheus marketing video. All the Avengers are different makes of android. Fury is the director of SHIELD, the company that makes them, and has come down to meet the new prototypes.

Failsafe by Not_You (Gen, Teen, 5,880 words)

Summary: The story of one Natashabot.

Out Of The Ring by Not_You (Gen, Teen, 5,078 words)

Summary: Steve is just glad not to have to hurt people anymore.

See the full post

22 notes - Posted April 8, 2022

#2

I stitched up a little Sam Wilson Captain America from the super cute pattern by @rebelmeg

46 notes - Posted February 11, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

Winterhawk Rec List

I don't post much about this ship, even though I love it, so have a rec list!

Afterimage by mariana_oconnor (@mariana-oconnor) (Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply, 26,351 words)

Summary: Clint Barton's seen ghosts since he was a kid and they've always been the same: hollow empty things, right up until you draw the circle and light the candle. These days, he uses that talent to earn a living. After a seance goes wrong, he meets a ghost that isn't like the rest, a young man going by the name Bucky Barnes, who died in the Second World War. Confused by how Bucky manages to stay so aware, when other ghosts fade away, Clint goes looking for some answers.

Also available as a podfic read by GhostCwtch tumblr: @ghostcwtch

Be All You Can Be by flawedamythyst (Teen And Up Audiences, No Archive Warnings Apply, 45,554 words)

Summary: Clint had a horrible, sinking feeling. “And, by ‘go in’, you mean…?” Hill gave him a beaming smile. “You’ve both enlisted in the US Army, boys. Time to be all you can be.” Clint was aware that he'd been acting like a dick since Barnes joined the Avengers, but it felt like the asshole had taken over everything that Clint contributed towards the team and left him feeling useless. He couldn't help wondering exactly when he was going to be officially replaced and lose the closest thing he'd ever had to a real home. So of course SHIELD decided to partner them together for a long-term undercover mission in the US Army. This was going to be hell.

See the full post

62 notes - Posted November 23, 2022

Get your Tumblr 2022 Year in Review →

[cyarskj52]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0282rcVGfJc3oxiHpfepE3NVhYEJ5mmjtzXGkf4RxoE6CopRMtQ2F9GQLRFatfCj7ml&id=26423400230&mibextid=ncKXMAHOMELATESTCULTUREENTERTAINMENTBEAUTY/STYLEAWARDS SEASON 2023

TELEVISION

Can The Weeknd Rebound From The Idol’s Failure?

The ‘Earned It’ singer’s HBO drama is ending early after airing only five episodes.

By

Stephanie Holland

Published55 minutes ago

We may earn a commission from links on this page.

Our long national nightmare is finally over.

After five episodes, an avalanche of criticism, and countless tweets wondering “What the hell am I watching?,” Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye’s HBO drama, The Idol, is ending. Though the series was originally supposed to be six episodes long, this Sunday’s fifth episode, “Jocelyn Forever” is being called the season finale. Sources are saying that it was always supposed to be five episodes, according to TV Line. That may be true, but it’s hard not to think that the relentless scrutiny the series was under didn’t play a role in its early exit.

Watch

Deon Cole Talks Average Joe, Black-ish, and What He'd Do With A Small Fortune

3:01 / 4:45

Deon Cole Talks Average Joe, Black-ish, and What He'd Do With A Small Fortune

Gabrielle Union & The Cast of The Perfect Find Define Black Love

Friday 6:36PM

Idris Elba In AppleTV+'s Hijack Is What's Black On TV This Week

Friday 5:13PM

The Idol stars Lily-Rose Depp as embattled pop star Jocelyn, who finds herself wrapped up in a cult with mysterious club owner Tedros, played by Tesfaye. On the surface, that sounds like a somewhat interesting premise, but the series has totally failed in its execution of anything remotely resembling an entertaining TV show. The dialogue is jaw-droppingly bad, while nothing in the story seems to make any kind of sense.

Related Content

The Weeknd’s HBO Series The Idol Undergoes Major Changes

The Weeknd Is the Most Popular Artist in the World, Here’s Why

Related Products

Shop All Television on Amazon

ADVERTISEMENT

Honestly, this is probably one of those shows that never should have been made in the first place. It had a weird, uncomfortable vibe around it right from the start. Once it underwent multiple creative changes, with cast and crew exiting the project and Sam Levinson (Euphoria) taking over as director, that should’ve signaled to everyone involved that this project was dead in the water.

Then, before its premiere, stories began to circulate about the explicit, bordering on exploitative, sexual aspects of Depp’s character. Once the series actually hit the air, the reaction didn’t get much better, as reviews ranged from loathing it, to straight-up ignoring it. It currently stands at 24 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. After the second episode featured a particularly cringeyscene, where Tedros directs Jocelyn through a series of sexual poses and situations, viewers seemed completely done with this nonsense. While Tesfaye says they were trying to make the viewer feel uncomfortable, it just came off as gratuitous and gross.

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

The Weeknd is one of the most uniquely creative artists in the industry. He probably already has 10 wildly different projects lined up and is ready for the next challenge. I hope he learns from this experience and realizes that it’s great to push the envelope, but he also has to learn that those shocking, jaw-dropping moments have to be earned. And when the audience is telling you something is deeply uncomfortable and has crossed a line they won’t follow you over, it’s OK to listen to them. He also needs to know that as an artist your credibility will only buy you one, maybe two, of these high-profile failures. We encourage our favorites to take risks, but be smart about it.Start

Sent from my iPhone