#r.i.p. murray walker

[degreesofsanity]

Those who can, do; those who can't, talk about it. I've always thought that commentators are a vital part of a sport's presentation. A bad one can make you change the channel, a good one can keep you engaged, even if the action is boring. One of the first books I can ever remember asking for at Christmas was Murray Walker's autobiography. I found it utterly fascinating - conscripted into World War II, Murray became an advertising executive (where he continued to work, long into his fame as a commentator) whilst following in his father's footsteps by racing motorcycles at weekends. Murray commentated on his first race in 1948. He brought the same enthusiasm to his work, whether it was the Monaco Grand Prix in Formula 1, a rallycross meeting at Brands Hatch, a Formula Ford meeting at Donington Park or a touring car event at Oulton Park. His first double act partner was the mercurial James Hunt, and they did not always get on - "[James] sat, and [Murray] stood" as they shared the one microphone in the commentary box. But, they entertained millions. His second long standing partnership - with Martin Brundle - is the one for which I will best remember him. Martin stood alongside Murray in the commentary box, and their great partnership brought more fans into Formula One, including their work on the legendary Formula 1 '97 video game. All together now: "You're right there, Murray". His humorous errors, dubbed "Murrayisms", further endeared him to fans: "With half the race gone, there is still half the race to go" among the highlights. But, his meticulous pre-race preparation and encyclopaedic knowledge of his craft meant he was held in high esteem by his colleagues and peers. I can barely remember what I did last week, but some lines of commentary have stuck with me for years. His was the dream job - travelling to motor races around the world, and being paid to talk about it. I wouldn't be the fan of motor racing I am today if I didn't have Murray to guide me through it. He was the definitive voice of my childhood. And I've got to stop, because I've got a lump in my throat. #MurrayWalker • #RIP • #RIPMurrayWalker • #F1 • #FormulaOne • #Formula1 • #BTCC • #Motorsport https://www.instagram.com/p/CMXqPulHVHI/?igshid=7hciu73lll6y

[ketamineharry]

All the ones you haven’t answered yet for that music ask✨✨ so that’s all of them minus 13 & 14. Ur welcome, it took me AGES x

1: A song you like with a colour in the title

Eiffel 65 - Blue

2: A song you like with a number in the title

So Solid Crew - 21 Seconds

3: A song that reminds you of summer

Ariana Grande - Into You

4: A song that reminds you of someone that you would rather forget about

Florence and the Machine - Shake It Out

5: A song that needs to be played loud

Stereophonics - Handbags and Gladrags

6: A song that makes you want to dance

Love Don’t Roam from the Doctor Who soundtrack

7: A song to drive to

George Ezra - Hold My Girl

8: A song about drugs or alcohol

Tom Walker - Leave a Light On

9: A song that makes you happy

Jessie J - Sexy Lady

10: A song that makes you sad

Lucy Spraggan - Sober

11: A song that you never get tired of

Misha B - Homerun

12: A song from your preteen years

Nicki Minaj - Superbass

15: A song that is a cover from another artist

Aurora - Half the World Away originally by Oasis

16: One of your favourite classical songs

Beethoven - Für Elise

17: A song that you would sing a duet with on karaoke

The High School Musical Soundtrack - Breaking Free

18: A song from the year you were born

There are some bangers from 1999, so I’ll name a few.

Ricky Martin - Livin’ La Vida Loca

Backstreet Boys - I Want It That Way

Christina Aguilera - Genie In A Bottle

Eminem - My Name Is

Smash Mouth - All Star

Destiny’s Child - Say My Name

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Scar Tissue

Destiny’s Child - Bills, Bills, Bills

19: A song that makes you think about life

Electric Sky Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky

20: A song that has many meanings to you

Dean Lewis - Be Alright

21: A favourite song with a persons name in the title

Dolly Parton- Jolene

22: A song that drives you forward

N-Dubz - Work Work

23: A song that you think everyone should listen to

Lily Allen - Sheezus

24: A song by a band you wish were still together

Oasis - Live Forever

25: A song by an artist no longer living

John Lennon - Imagine

26: A song that makes you want to fall in love

Tom Walker - Just You and I

27: A song that breaks your heart

Murray Gold - Doomsday

28: A song by an artist with a voice you love

Lewis Capaldi - Before You Go

29: A song that you remember from your childhood

Shaggy - Angel

30: A song that reminds you of yourself

Rita Ora ft Tinie Tempah - R.I.P.

[jeremiahwasajoker]

5x01 (Year Zero): A Review

Hey guys! As you know, Gotham’s first episode of season 5 debuted on Thursday, and I AM SHOOK BEYOND BELIEF! I felt it was necessary to document my thoughts and reactions for this episode, so here I am. I wanted to gather all my thoughts on the episode in one place, just to clear my head out a bit and to share some theories and thoughts!

WARNING: This includes spoilers. If you have not seen the episode yet and want to avoid seeing any information about it, I would advise you to not look at this until you have done so. Without further ado, let’s get started!

So, first thing’s first: I want to give a shout out to Danny Cannon and Jessica Lucas. This was Danny’s last episode as an executive producer on Gotham, and the show would not be the same without him. As we all know, this is Jessica’s last episode, too, as Tabitha died. She was a strong, outstanding character that added that much pizazz to the show, and she will be deeply missed by not only me, but so many other fans who enjoyed her development and presence. 

Also, I think it’s necessary to say thank you to all the departments of design, whether it be for the costumes, cinematography, etc.  The costumes were to die for this episode! The visuals were stunning and movie-like! I can’t wait to see what else they do for these next 11 episodes coming up.

Next, I would like to review what I thought about some of the arcs of major characters and scenes that were incredible throughout Year Zero. They are in no particular order! Here we go!

“If it’s the last thing I do...”

Wow. Just wow. Erin Richards really did give me the chills with this scene. Her shouting into the camera was absolutely perfect, as we can see that she really conveyed Barbara’s grief of Tabitha’s passing in these twelve seconds. I was blown away. Not only by this scene, but even in the big fight scene that I’ll get to later. I know Barbara is not on the top of everyone’s list as their favorite, but I can say that I am so excited to see the rest of her arc. This scene really took the cake for me.

“Hope”

I would first like to say that I am a huge fan of Jim’s inspirational speeches throughout the series. This one was really a unifying moment for the GCPD, as they decided that they were going to do the best job they could, no matter what, to save the citizens of Gotham from the wrath of the villains. I think this was a really strong way to end the episode, and it makes me really hyped to see Jimbo doing the best for the citizens of the city.

The Shootout

R.I.P. Tabitha Galavan. This whole scene, whether it be Bruce sneaking in, Jim and the GCPD fighting off Penguin and his men, the struggle between Oswald and Tabitha, or even Barbara’s rage was perfect. Jessica and Robin did a phenomenal job in this scene, as they showed that there wasn’t just a feeling of vengeance between the two, as their past has been pretty rocky. Barbara’s war cry gave me the chills, along with Oswald screaming in pain after being shot in the leg. (OW! That must’ve hurt a lot). This scene will definitely go down as one of Gotham’s most iconic. 

Selina’s Suicide Attempt

This HURT so much. After hearing that she would have a suicide attempt this season, I was saddened, and assumed she would try to kill herself a different way than the way she did. I love Jeremiah so much, but the pain that Selina was going through was not worth whatever he was looking to do. Also, if she’s going to try to get revenge on him...oof. It makes me feel so conflicted! I know Camren said that this scene was one of the hardest to shoot, and I would like to say that she did an outstanding job with her performance. It made me so sad. Also, that nurse is creepy! There’s no way she’s not a Jeremiah follower in some capacity. (Look at her eyebrows!)

Ecco

A queen? She literally had the shortest scene in the episode, but shook me to my core. I was not expecting her outfit/hairstyle! I’m so used to seeing her with her hair in a bun, and I really like the look of the high ponytail for her. Also, the simplified version of the mummer costume was cool, it looks like just a leather jacket. She was so sneaky, and she doesn’t seem unhinged yet. It makes me wonder what will cause her to switch. Maybe it’s just a façade. Also, I love the jingle bells! I’m also glad she was doing work for her man, and I will say that her drawing was pretty good. Why the Jerome logo, though? I guess we’ll find out.

Since there were too many scenes for me to have the time to cover, I’ll have some honorable mentions! Edward the dog, Bruce vs. Scarecrow’s men, Scarecrow in general (he scared me), the flashforward to day 391, Bruce and Selina, Bruce and Jim, and the Riddler waking up everywhere. 

Now is the time for a few comments and questions I have for the latest episode!

Who shot down the chopper? (I’m aware that literally everyone is asking this). Okay, so we only know three people who have access to an RPG: Penguin (who it wasn’t), Zsaz, and Jeremiah. Zsaz is actually a pretty good guess, I’d say, but something tells me it might have something to do with Jeremiah. I’d doubt it would be he himself, as he is a bogeyman this season, hiding within the shadows of Gotham’s discontent. (See what I did there?) I think it was Ecco. Maybe she needs to stock up on ammo, or needs to get food for her and Mr. J. She had access to the GCPD, so maybe she heard about it there? It’s a great distraction to steal stuff from Penguin or Babs, so I think it most likely was her. Also, she is doing Jeremiah’s dirty work, so it’s not out of possibility.

Who’s the Witch? I think the witch is Ivy. I mean, she’s been confirmed for 5x02, and she would have a motive for helping Selina. How that weird nurse would know? I have no clue. I used to think that when I read the synopsis for the next episode that Ecco would be the witch, as she kinda had those vibes with the mask and cloak on, but after seeing the stills and cast for “Trespassers”,  I think it's Ivy.

Shoutout to my boy Jeremiah! I love the imagery of the map with the laughing face on it, as it kinda signifies that he’s literally ruling the city from underneath. I also love that his presence was felt throughout the episode, despite not being there for any of it in person. He’s going to be such an amazing villain this season, I just know it.

Who was the lady calling Jim? I heard things about a Theresa Walker this season, and apparently she has a big impact on the plot. Jamie Murray (who apparently plays her) was listed as one of the guest stars, but we didn’t see anything that had to do with her. Maybe it was her calling Jim? I don’t know. 

If I had to sum up the episode with one Jeremiah Valeska mood, it would be:

I’m very happy with how this episode turned out! 

What a strong way to start out the season. I know that I’ve seen most of the footage in Year Zero in trailers, stills, etc., but it still blew me away. My parents were also very impressed, and really amazed with how the episode turned out. (Which also made me happy!) I really can’t wait for next week. 

Thank you for reading this! I hope you all had a wonderful time watching, too! I think I’m going to do one of these for each one that comes out. I’m so excited for the rest of the season! I hope you enjoyed!

[constellationstar45]

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