#syd da kid

[pinketine]

[musictyme]

Syd Ft Lucky Daye - CyBah

[latefrequencies]

I know I say that I write Red Supergiant for my brother at 29, Nikita at 16, and me at 19, but in reality I also write it for a hypothetical addict who needs to see their experience understood and represented, and I also write it for a hypothetical group of friends who are following it non-obsessively but enthusiastically and talk about it amongst themselves thus giving them something to look forward to, and for a hypothetical person who isn’t an alcoholic yet but is on the cusp of becoming one and should know a couple of things before their condition gets worse, and for a hypothetical mentally ill and traumatized teenager who is trying desperately to understand their condition, and for a dozen other hypothetical people whom I don’t know for sure are reading Red Supergiant but whom I know exist because I’ve been them.

[kylejsugarman]

honestly dorothy ann from magic school bus was such a serve, ive patterned my whole life after her

[hopelessromanticsavage]

SYD DA KID P

[obscurecharactershowdown]

Do you have a breakdown of how many submissions each character got? None of my guys got in so now i wanna know if its cus any of them got multiple submissions, that would be an alright way to go out at least

There weren't too many with 2+ submissions, so I'm just gonna put them under a cut:

Pioneer 9 (17776): 4

Husky (+Anima): 3

Blueberror (Undertale au community): 3 (might be 2--a submitter admitted they may have submitted this character twice)

The rest have 2:

Syd (One Day at a Time)

Kani Maki (Sushi Pack)

Wilfre (Drawn to Life)

Kohaku (Tsukihime)

Iji Kataiser (Iji)

Permanent Rose Casson (The Casson Family series by Hilary McKay)

Prince Andor (Mianite)

Hunter (The Dear Hunter's Act Albums)

The Fool/Beloved (Realm of the Elderlings)

Heiji Hattori (Detective Conan)

Francis York Morgan (Deadly Premonition)

1x1x1x1 (Super Paper Roblox)

Bernd das Brot (Bernd das Brot on Kika)

Strive (Starlight Brigade by TWRP)

Wx-78 (Don't Starve Together)

Mordimort/Mordi (Stella Glow)

Alcatraz Smedry (Alcatraz Versus The Evil Librarians)

Juice (17776)

Maxwell (Scribblenauts)

Lexcanium (Wasteland)

Chicory (Chicory: A Colorful Tale)

A-Through-L (Fairyland series by Catherynne M. Valente)

Zolf Smith (Rusty Quill Gaming)

Magical John (RTGame miitopia)

Jaron Eckbert/Sage (The Ascendance series)

Abe (Oddworld)

Denny (Twisted Tradition (HHN))

Red Son (Lego Monkie Kid)

[cybermoonmoon]

“...uncle”

The origins of my honorary title "Uncle". Centuries ago, I accidentally produced a Kids Radio Show. I was passing the Program Directors office. Stephen Erickson at the time. Anyway, he comes out, and asks, "...Hey Syd, you wanna do a different sort of show?"  What da hell. I sez "yes", and we was off to da races.

 A lesson. If you’re in the Biz and they ask you to do a movie a play even a radio program...say bleeping yes. If they ask if you can you speak Croation and ride a horse say...Yes!  You can handle da details later. The secret is being in the right place right time then signing. 

I titled the series "Child's Play”. I did it for several years, and it turned out to be popular. Who knew?  Years later I met grown-up folks who were kids that used to listen...imagine.   My dear comrade R. Paul Martin on the air began calling me "Uncle". Soon all the station then the listeners called me that. It stuck for the next 37 years. From that day to this moment in another century. 

Along the way I became a real Uncle and now a Granduncle. Indeed now a Digital Uncle to swell folks around the world. This via the wonders of Mr. Internet’s amazing invention. Oh, the days of our lives.

[maroonfoxe]

[nailahlovell]

The Internet - La Di Da (Official Video)

[vampirebebop]

The Internet - La Di Da/Wanna Be

[horror-thot]

2021 is such a good year for the slasher gays

ok but listen i feel like we're finally seeing GOOD mainstream slasher series that actually embrace and lean into the fact that horror as a genre is so fucking queer and we've got canon queer protagonists.

first they gave us these marvelous lesbians in netflix's fear street series and honestly i was FLOORED they had the guts to do this and on top of that both of them where in the few that survived

i mean wow. fucking amazing. and to top it off Chucky got a new sequel and not only is is it such a high quality amazing show with great acting and returning cast members BUT OUT MAIN PROTAGONIST IS THIS WEIRDO ARTSY GAY KID and honestly its rare to see such good realistic depiction of queer youth. Jake Wheeler really reminds me of kids i knew when i was his age. I haven't really seen this type of kid represented since Syd Novak graced our screens

i think im still on that high of seeing the first episode of this today and im super excited to see where they take him, i have a feeling he might go evil but i hope he gets a redemtion arc bc i really feel for him. the scenes with his POS father are so damn relateable and i think ive just added him to my kin list. theres also a scene im sure that shows that chucky is a LGBT ally when he mentions to Jake about his "GENDAFLUID" child Glen/da. Jake asks if hes cool with it and he says that "[he's] not a monster"

Lastly theres an honourable mention of Darby from netflix's new "Theres someone inside your house" its only an honourable mention bc they dont really have much screen time and they arent a main character but they ARE a genderfluid king so i thought i might add them here

anyways rant over i just needed to vent my gay feelings bc i am so gay

[imagine-organization-xiii]

Organization XIII - Spotify Wrapped Top Five Songs

This post was a joint effort from all of you! I hope you enjoy this!

Masterlist - Incorrect Organization XIII - Tip Jar!

Of course, there are only fourteen organization members, so here are the honorable mentions that didn’t get chosen by the random generator I used: @hey-harhar, @tackyflea90, @that-wildwolf, and @just-call-me-daedee. Thank you all for participating and sharing your songs!

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Xemnas - @Xionnamon Roll

“You Oughta Be In Pictures (My Star of Stars)“ by the Boswell Sisters

“Foolish“ by Ashanti

“Ain’t that a Kick in the Head“ by Dean Martin

“It’s Been a Long, Long Time“ by Harry James

“Likey“ by Twice

Xigbar - @lockethecyborg

“I squeezed out the baby, yet I have no idea who the father is” - Masuna 

“Brutus” - The Buttress 

“Rät” - Penelope Scott 

“Blow My Brains Out” - Tikkle Me 

“The Cult of Dionysus” - The Orion Experience

Xaldin - @primordialsneeze

Soldier, poet, king - the oh hellos

Moscow - autoheart

Let's get married - the bleachers

Stay - no resolve

Cherry wine - hozier

Vexen - @ultimafangirl

“No one is Alone” from Into the Woods

“Quartet at the Ballet“ from Anastasia

“Your Fault“  from Into the Woods

“As Long as You’re Mine” from Wicked

“Ten Minutes Ago“ from Cinderella

Lexaeus - @asklunakittywolf

On Top of the World - imagine dragons

Up to No Good - the hoosiers

Never Be Alone - thefatrat

I Will Wait - mumford & sons

Vampire - the orion experience

Zexion - @Breast of the Waifu

“Running into the night” - YOASOBI (yoru ni kakeru) 夜に駆ける

“Sea Lily Deep Sea Tale” - n-buna (umi yuri kaiteitan)　ウミユリ海底譚

“MONTERO” - Lil Nas X

“After School” - Weeekly

“Villain” - Teniwoha

Saix - @radiantgardenprince

“my ex's best friend” - Machine Gun Kelly, blackbear

“Invitation” - Ashnikko, Kodie Shane

“Trust Me Not” - Backseat Vagabond

“May I Have This Dance” - Reinaery

“Peacemaker” - The Machanisms

Axel - @Icestreamglimmerwing

“Don’t Save Me“ by Chxrlotte

“Lasting Lover“ by Sigala, James Arthur

“Until Eternity“ by Blackbriar

“Radio Demon“ by NateWantstoBattle

“Root of all Evil“ by Silva Hound, Erica Lindbeck

Demyx - @Miss Silverspoon

“Wellerman“ by The Longest Johns

“Achilles Come Down“ by Gang of Youths

“Bang!“ by AJR

“The Proposition“ from Frankenstein

“MORE” by K/DA

Luxord - @thisspudsforyou

“Body” - Mother Mother

“Are You Bored Yet?” - Wallows

“Video Game” - Sufjan Stevens 

“Vegas Lights” - Panic! At the Disco

“Technicolor” - Montaigne

Marluxia - @Mickey RIku Enabler

“One and Only“ by Teitur

“Wasteland, Baby“ by Hozier

“Eyes on Me“ by Faye Wong

“First Day of My Life” by Bright Eyes

“All I Ask of You“ from Phantom of the Opera

Larxene - @Syd the Kid

“Kiss me More“ by Doja Cat x SZA

“Brown Skin Girl“ by Beyonce

“Damage“ by H.E.R.

“Bigger“ by Beyonce

“Closer to me“ by H.E.R.

Roxas - @nopantssaturday

“Pollyanna (I Believe in You)“ by Catherine Warwick

“Another Believer” by Rufus Wainwright

“Wake up!“ by AAA

“I’m ALIVE“ by Bexxa

“Grace Kelly“ by MIKA

Xion - @greenshinigamieyes

“Line without a Hook” - Ricky Montgomery

“Thunder” - Imagine Dragons

“London Boy” - Taylor Swift

“Save your Tears” - The Weekend

“Crimewave” - Crystal Castles

[johnnycranes]

   “How is my wife more badass than me?” for Sydney and Jacob??? 💕

look at me finally writing for a prompt sksks. Thanks, Amanda and sorry this took so long!!

this is just pure fluff i wanted to write with their kids 🙈🥺 takes place after the collapse or no-cult au fhdsalkj

Mom vs Dad words: 1.5k

warnings: lots of fluff and maybe a bit of bad parenting on jake and syd's part

“Boys, c’mon. You guys stayed up late last night, you’re not getting another free pass.” Jacob said as he watched his twin sons entirely focused on the damn video game Boshaw got them for their birthday. They’d been playing nonstop the whole damn day.

“Two more matches, dad.” Nathan said over the volume of their game, his brother Duncan nodding in agreement.

“You heard him.” Sydney said as she came down the stairs, her hair still wet from showering. “You two only got up from your game today to eat!” Sydney said as she came down the stairs, her hair still wet from showering.

And damn it if John just kept his promise to watch his boys that night, Jacob would’ve joined her. But his little brother just so happened to have ‘better things’ to do all of a sudden.

“But mom, you promised we could play Mortal Kombat tonight.” Duncan whined.

Jacob sighed before looking at his wife, who seemed more interested on their floorboards all of a sudden. He raised one eyebrow, arms crossed as he looked at her. “She did, did she? And where did you even get-”

“Uncle Hurk.” his sons and his wife all answered together.

Of fucking course.

To be fair he had no problems with his now nine year-old sons playing something so violent. Hell he was younger when he played his first violent game at an arcade, a rare moment when their dad allowed them to, before his anger worsened, before John was born. While Sydney grew up watching her father play.

So yes he could excuse that, but he had to draw the line somewhere. And that line was Nathan and Duncan needing proper sleep.

“You can play tomorrow. Your fu-, your da-, your video game isn’t going anywhere.” he stumbled, still not used to not swearing every five minutes when he was around his boys.

But they didn’t seem to hear him, as they continued playing, looking too focused to mind the dad almost cussing. Sydney flashed him a sarcastic smile and gave him a thumbs up, mouthing ‘Good job’ to him.

Yeah like she was any better, one time yelling ‘fuuuhreak’ when she stubbed her toe in front of them.

Sydney clapped her hands and made her way to the kitchen. “I said we could play yes, but you two ended up playing that other game the whole fu- freakin’ day.” Jacob grinned at her own almost swear and Sydney only glared mockingly before continuing. “So I promise to play with you tomorrow. For now, why don’t I fix you two some milk before bed, hmm?”

Unfortunately their sons didn’t seem to take the bribe, the tv still blaring.

Nathan, the more mischievous one of the two, - a trait he obviously gets from his mother, as Jacob keeps saying - finally looked up from the damned game.

Jacob also didn’t miss the suspicious glance he gave to Duncan before he looked at their parents, while the latter’s eyes twinkled suddenly.

What were those two up to?

“You know mom, Uncle Hurk told us something interesting when he gave us the game.” Nathan said, waving the game’s case like he was flexing it.

“And what’s that, Nate?” Sydney asked from the kitchen, bringing out two glasses and the milk.

Nathan smiled innocently. Too innocently. “He said you’re the absoulte best at this game.”

Jacob’s eyes widened.

No. They wouldn’t.

He turned to look at his wife, who was now grinning as she poured the milk. “Ah, I’m okay, I guess.” Sydney said, in a tone that Jacob already knew she used when she was trying not to sound too proud of herself.

Shit, they would.

“I mean,” she continued, “I beat my dad, finished the campaign, nothing to brag about.”

Any other time Jacob would mock her until she did that adorable pout she did when he annoyed her, but they needed to be on the same side for this battle.

Now it was the younger twin, Duncan’s turn to speak, their game all but forgotten. He flashed wide blue eyes. “Mom, please! You gotta show us your moves. Please please. Just one game!”

Nathan was already replacing the CD for the Mortal Kombat one, like he already knew they won against them.

And as Jacob looked at Sydney, his wife smiling bright, he knew there was no getting her back.

She pretended to think about it for a moment before shrugging. “Ok but just one game, that’s it.”

They both knew it wouldn’t be just one.

Sydney walked over to the living room, bringing the two glasses with her, placing them on the coffee table on top of the coasters her mom said to ‘always have ready because my daughter will forget them if you store them in the kitchen.’

Jacob knew he should say something but honestly, seeing his wife and his two sons all huddled up together in front of the tv, excited and laughing together, it made him melt, made him falter in his mission to get them to bed early.

Moments like these grounded him on what his purpose was, to protect his family, to keep them safe and to be with them like how they were now. Moments where they could just spend time together playing video games, drinking milk, without a care in the world.

He was honestly about to let them off the hook and sit down with them when Duncan yelled, “Mom, you just sliced the guy up! I knew you were a badass!”

“Yeah, maybe even more than dad.” Nathan added slyly.

Sydney actually cackled as the game showed her character standing over a mangled and bloodied opponent. She seemed to catch herself and said, “Language, Nate!” Then she kissed the top of his head. “But thank you, sweetheart.”

Jacob finally moved to sit down on the couch, his family making space so he could sit in the middle with Sydney, their sons on either side of them. “I’m sorry, how is my wife more badass than me?”

Sydney again said, “Language” but her eyes were glued to the screen.

Duncan sat on Jacob’s right, handing his dad a controller. “Dad, have you ever played this game before?” he asked, his eyes full of excitement, nowhere near close to wanting to go to bed.

Jacob ruffled his hair before grabbing the controller, the tv screen showing different characters, Sydney scrolling through different ones.

“The older one, Dunc, yeah.” Jacob said, internally relieved that some of the fighters were familiar to him. He couldn’t let his wife upstage him in front of their sons.

Not that she could, really. Whether he knew the characters or not. He was a quick-learner anyway.

“Are you sure you’re up to this, hon?” Sydney teased beside him and oh she was going to regret losing. “You saw how I just destroyed the other guy.”

Nathan peaked at him from beside his mother. “Yeah, dad. Mom’s pretty awesome at this. Even better than Uncle Sharky.”

Oh, oh no.

No no no no. His sons were not going to think Boshaw was better at something than he was.

He didn’t wanna crush his wife’s ego too badly, but hearing his son, his own flesh and blood, say that, it changed everything.

He’d make it up to Sydney later.

Cracking his neck and rolling his shoulders, he picked his own character. “Boys, have you ever seen me lose to your mother? Ever?”

Jacob laughed seeing Sydney look almost offended by the pause her sons needed, Duncan even taking the time to take a sip from his milk.

“That one time in paintball?” Nathan asked, but still sounded unsure.

His brother shook his head. “No, doesn’t count. Dad was feeling sick that day and he still almost won. And Uncle John didn’t try hard enough.”

“Exactly! Thank you, Duncan.” Jacob said, high-fiving his son.

Sydney scoffed playfully. “Ok, your dad may win occasionally-”

“Always.” Jacob interrupted, smiling cheekily.

Sydney narrowed her eyes at him and Jacob couldn’t help but feel warm and relaxed, surrounded by his family and spending time with them. They were far from normal sure, but he wouldn’t have it any other way.

And with moments like this, just being so happy, with them, sometimes he still didn’t know what he did to deserve all of it.

“Occasionally,” Sydney emphasized, bringing him out of his thoughts. “But he won’t win this one, I can guarantee you.”

“Wanna bet, angel?” Jacob asked, stretching his arms out on the couch, behind his family, making sure to look like he wasn’t threatened and worried at all. Duncan laughed beside him while Nathan said ‘Ooooooh.’

Sydney glared at him playfully. “The usual?”

Jacob nodded. “Fifty push-ups and extra cheese rolls for a week.”

“Deal.”

They kissed quickly to seal the bet, to which their sons rolled their eyes at and yelled ‘Gross!’

As the announcer proclaimed the start of the first match, Jacob no longer felt that disappointed that his sons were going to stay up late, and for the second night in a row too. He even sort of felt proud that Nathan and Duncan cooked up this little scheme to get their parents to compete and stay up with them.

They won the battle, he’d give them that.

But Jacob won the war when his sons fell asleep after only three matches, and he and Sydney carried them back up to their room, their glasses of milk empty.

[talesofafangirlwithadvr]

SEPTEMBER PICKS

I don’t know about you, but this felt like a long month. I just looked back on my August post and that felt like another life. Putting together this list I couldn’t believe how much I was able to watch with the start of the semester. There was a lot of great ones, so let’s get to it!

Our usual spoiler warning....

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The Umbrella Academy

Umbrella Academy was a show that I started at the end of August. Many people I know were shocked I had never watched it and honestly I don’t know what took me so long. It was great and made even better by the second season getting released this summer. Now I had even more episodes to watch. 

I love how chaotic the Hargreeves are. The things that happen to them would only happen to them (if you know what I mean). I also love how they always put family first. Despite everything that’s happened to them. They might all be a mess (and honestly who isn’t), but deep down they love each other. For the first season I thought it was great how they formatted the plot. These characters were new to us and they didn’t give us all the backstory. (When you think about it we still don’t know how Ben died.) It made me continue tuning in and figure it all out. I always sensed Vanya had powers and I know it’s shocking that I wasn’t spoiled coming into the show so late. I liked the irony of the family essentially creating the apocalypse themselves by locking Vanya up.  Leonard aka Harold always felt shifty to me. I also liked the way they set up his story. Five and Klaus are definitely my favorites of the siblings. I love how Five is such an old man in a young kid’s body. The way they show his teleportation is really cool. The early scene in Run boy run, episode 2, is definitely one of my favorites from the whole show. The images paired with the song are chilling. Really nice job there. I love how Klaus’ power has been explored. We see more of it in season 2 and it’s something I wasn’t expecting. I love his and Ben’s relationship and I easily fell into the Klaus/Dave ship. We only got a slice of their backstory and I was already too invested. Season 2 took me a little bit to get into with the new setting, but after about two episodes I did. I really liked the plot and found it funny that there was yet another apocalypse. With that cliffhanger, I can’t wait to see where season three is headed.

Derry Girls Re-watch 

2020 felt like a good time to re-visit my girls in Derry. I wanted something familiar and funny and this was perfect. I just love this show. It makes me so happy after watching it. I’m so thrilled that we’ll eventually get a third season (even if it will be the last). This watch through I am noticing how many songs are in each episode. (Might help I’ve been watching it with subtitles.) There are so many bops. Sister Michael is always my spirit animal. She is hilarious! I also feel Gerry gets funnier as the season goes on. When he’s making the sandwiches at the funeral I crack up EVERY.TIME. I also love the seriousness of the show too. There are SO MANY great parallels. In the season one finale when the historical bomb goes off and the girls are shown at school unaware and just dancing with Orla it is so pure. Then we see Da put his hand on Gerry’s shoulder. Wow. It shows how the generations were affected. I will suggest this show to everyone no matter what they like to watch. IT IS THAT GOOD! So, why aren’t you watching it? (Or Re-watching?)  

Violetta Season 3

We can all rejoice! The third and finale season of Disney’s Violetta was released onto Disney Plus mid month. As someone who recently finished the second season, it was no surprise that I was ecstatic and wanted to watch it ASAP. This season is hands down the fastest one I have gotten invested into. Usually it takes me a bit to get into the new plot and characters. Because I’ve gotten so attached, I’m worried that means it will go downhill. I’ve heard mixed things about season 3. But let’s focus on the positives! There is so much music so far (both old and new songs). I am loving a lot of the new songs: En Gira and Armor En El Aire. I like how they started on tour and how they included actual footage from the real tour. Now they are in their last year in the studio (so I guess Seniors?). Lots of changes are already occurring including people leaving the Studio. Some are headed to Gregorio’s Art Rebel. I have to say that Gregorio has grown on me so much and now he is one of my favorite characters. I love his relationship with Diego and every time they call each other Papa and son. OMG it’s fantastic! So great to see them happy. This season we have a new teacher, Milton and I honestly can’t figure out what his deal is. Why is he so mean? I’m in episode 18 now and I am happy Leon and Vilu are still going strong. Obviously, they’re going to have issues (and they’ve already had minor ones), but it’s good to still see them in love. (It is adorable how they call each other Amor.) I also like that their “love triangles” seem to be misunderstandings right now. I’m in the VERY early stages of Fran and Diego and honestly I am so in love with them already. I’m going to fall hard for this ship. I know it. I am so tempted to continue watching spoilers, but I feel they’re not true spoilers if I can only find them in Spanish with no subtitles. ;) 

Sunshine on Leith

My journey through watching George Mackay films continued with Sunshine on Leith. This was a great choice and I highly recommend. The main difficulty is how to access it. I couldn’t find it fully anywhere online or through a streaming service, so I wound up purchasing it through Amazon and getting it as a UK DVD. This means you need a Multi-region DVD player to watch it. (I know. It’s weird that not all DVDs are the same.) Of course, I have one of these. I am a TV/Movie junky and love a lot of British programs that are unavailable to purchase in the US. I got it a few years ago also on Amazon and it was pretty cheap. I haven’t had any issues with it, so I highly recommend. 

The movie musical includes songs from the Proclaimers and takes place in Edinburgh. As someone who got to visit Edinburgh it was so cool to see the characters in places I’ve actually been. Before watching the film, the only Proclaimers song I knew was (of course) 500 miles. While watching I realized I actually new more and those I didn’t know I really liked. So, now I have a new playlist on my phone. Some are the original songs and others are from the movie (because I prefer their voices on some). What was cool to see was how not all the actors had the strongest voices, but could sing really well. I’m not sure if this was a purposeful choice or not. (I’d have to look more into it.) At times the plot felt a little rushed. Overall it was a fairly short musical, so that was probably why. Characters seemed to know each other really well really fast. So, if a lot of time would have passed I didn’t notice it. I can’t wait to re-watch the film. George Mackay in the cast brought me to watch it, but I stayed for a great story. (And of course I fell more in love with my crush on Mackay...No shock there :) 

I Am Not Okay With This

Netflix’s I Am Not Okay With This had been in my queue since the beginning of this year, but I didn’t get the chance to watch it till now....when I heard it got cancelled. [Netflix hit us with this news about a month back when they released that shows that were originally picked up were now getting dropped for a second season. I Am Not Okay With This and The Society were on the chopping block.] To make the comment everyone else already has, I am Not Okay With This. 

Despite knowing the show got cancelled, I still wanted to watch it. As I was watching Derry Girls, I wanted another show that was contemporary. I was very surprised to see how few episodes there were as well as how short they each were. It was a very quick watch because of this. While I expected this show to be contemporary with a touch of the supernatural, as Syd has powers, I was not expecting it to be so much more! This show blends so many genres and it does it so well. I honestly don’t know if I’ve seen it done before...at all. Which makes it hard to compare to some others. It feels like an Indy/Contemporary Coming of Age with both supernatural and thriller vibes. It even touches into horror-ish towards the end of the season. If only there was another season to see where it would go. And that ENDING! Is it bad I laughed? I think I did because I was not expecting it to go down like that AT ALL. Syd was a very dynamic main character and I really like how they had her explore who she truly is. Her and Stan’s friendship is one that I strive for. (Speaking of, where can I get a Stanley Barber? I need one in my life.)If you’re willing to be upset that the show got cancelled and there is no second season in the works, then I definitely suggest you just out I Am Not Okay With This. 

Enola Holmes

Man, I feel like I’m giving a lot of support to Netflix this month, but there was a lot coming out/ a lot in my queue so it makes sense. Overall, I would give Enola a 7/10. I had a lot of hype for this one (as it was one of my highly anticipated watches for September), which I think hurt my overall reaction. This doesn’t mean it wasn’t entertaining and enjoyable. I loved the female empowerment message as it was very strong. Millie Bobby Brown was fantastic and so charismatic as Enola. I loved the feature of her talking to us as well as giving some really great facial expressions. I am a sucker for a retelling (of any kind, but especially Sherlock Holmes), so I loved the concept and how they included a younger sister to the Holmes family. I know there has been some conversation about how Sherlock was portrayed and that’s not really Sherlock, but I had no problem with this (and I’m not just saying that because he was played by the dashing Henry Cavill). Honestly, Mycroft’s character bothered me more. I get that there had to be a “villainous” character (well other than the one in the mystery), but he felt a little too over the top. The movie felt a little too long at times and I still don’t like the reason for why her mother left and the conclusion to that plot. It did set it up as if there could be a sequel and I would definitely watch it. 

I would also like to add that I cannot get enough of the cast. Thanks to the YouTube interviews Netflix keeps uploading, I am falling more and more in love with this trio. They just seem like so much fun and I would love to be a part of this cast. They feel like siblings! 

Harriet

Another one in my watch-list for September can be checked off! Harriet has been a film that I have been wanting to watch since it came to theaters last year, but I felt like it came and went pretty fast. Luckily HBO just released it in the past month or so, which made me to tape it. I am so happy I did. 

WOW! Why didn’t I know about these facts about Harriet Tubman sooner? Why aren’t we taught these parts of history in school? I already knew she was amazing, and this just put her over the top. She did SO MUCH! It’s super impressive that she was a part of the Civil War and fought. Not only was this something difficult to do as a Black person, but also as a woman. I didn’t know about her visions, so that was something I Googled right when the film was finished. She never lost a freed slave in their journey to freedom. The list goes on and on how amazing Harriet Tubman was. This film showcases that so well and Cynthia Erivo is amazing as Harriet. (I have to start finding synonyms for ‘amazing’.) Her voice...WOW! Before watching the film, I have loved listening to “Stand Up,” but now afterwards it takes on a whole new meaning. Especially when you understand the direct quote from Harriet Tubman: “I go to prepare a place for you.” CHILLS! This film was nominated for multiple Academy Awards and it should have gotten one. WATCH HARRIET!

The Crimson Field

I’ve noticed that most of the programs I watch through Amazon Prime Video are mainly period dramas. So it was no shock that I would tune into The Crimson Field, a 7 episode series following the nurses and surgeons in France during WWI. As someone who is often more drawn to WWII, I am finding myself interested to watch more things involving the first World War (ie: 1917 and Tolkien). And this show was just what I needed. The pressure was on to watch it though, as it was only available through Prime Video till September 30th. Luckily with only 7 episodes this was an easy feat to accomplish, plus the first couple I marathoned because it was so good. As with any show it took a little bit to understand the setting and the cast, but I feel like I got to know them rather quickly, which made me invested to know what would happen next. I did find it strange that Prime Video only had access to the show for a month as it originally aired on BBC one and then PBS in 2015. The streaming service has programs older than that readily available to watch any time. 

The beginning of the series was definitely stronger in my opinion. I like how they gave breadcrumbs into people’s backstories, such as the main character Kitty. There was a lot of mystery there when we first learned she had a kid and then of her scandalous marriage. There are still a few things that I don’t 100% understand, but that might be because they thought they were getting a season 2 (but they did not). And with the way they ended the show it definitely had the feel. I enjoyed Kitty and Tom’s romance, but more at the beginning than at the end. With Tom’s character, I feel like they set him up as the super nice guy while Miles was the player, but then as the show progressed they decided Tom should have more Mr. Darcy traits and I just thought that was out of his character. Either way, I did still like him (and Miles) and could listen to Richard Rankin’s Scottish accent ALL DAY! It wasn’t until I looked up his IMDB that I made the connection that he is on Outlander now. Can you see the resemblance to him now? 

   Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe

And don’t we all just feel against the universe sometimes?

I know my range for this month is all over the place, so is it that shocking that I would add a cartoon to the mix. Definitely not...especially because it’s Phineas and Ferb. One of my favorite Disney Channel shows. Watching this film feels like FOREVER ago because it was so early in the month. I’ve only watched it the one time (because I don’t think it needs a second watch...I guess that tells you something), so let’s see how much I remember...

It’s been a while since we’ve had a new installment of Phineas and Ferb grace our screens and it was great to see the citizens of Danville once again. In a way, it felt like no time had passed. (And for them I guess it hadn’t because it always seems like the same summer.) It just felt like the moment for Phineas and Ferb. While I was really happy to see our beloved characters again, the plot of this film felt familiar. Very Queen of Mars. Now thinking back, it’s hard for me to relay what happens and I think that’s a good way to describe this movie. It was very familiar, and I wish they would have done more with it. I can’t even remember any of the songs (and that’s often my favorite part). Of course, it had all the classics antics and jokes. I love how Perry was helping out the kids and had to be very secretive about it. I always love a good Candace and Venessa team up. Dr. Doof was hilarious as usual and his pairing with the kids (specifically Isabella) was a great time. My favorite part was when they got meta and did the reverse engineering of their animation and then we saw the creators in front of the story boards. That was really cool and unexpected. Overall, it felt like Phineas and Ferb and made life in quarantine a little bit easier. 

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Well! That’s a wrap. These were some of my favorite picks to talk about (even if it took me longer than usual). I hope you watched some great stuff last month and continue to find new picks for October! 

[cybermoonmoon]

“...Biz”

The origins of my honorary title "Uncle".

Centuries ago, I accidentally produced a Kids Radio Show. I was passing the Program Directors office. Stephen Erickson at the time...a pal. Anyway, he comes out, and asks, "...Hey Syd, you wanna do a different sort of show?"  What da hell. I sez "yes", and we was off to da races. 

A lesson. If you’re in the Biz and they ask you to do a movie a play even a radio program...say bleeping yes. If they ask if you can you speak Croation and ride a horse say...Yes!  You can handle da details later. The secret is being in the right place right time then signing. 

I titled the series "Child's Play”. I did it for several years, and it turned out to be popular. Who knew? Years later I met grown-up folks who were kids that used to listened...imagine. My good on-air comrade R. Paul Martin back then began calling me "Uncle". The rest of the staff followed his lead soon after the listeners. It stuck for the next 37 years. From that day in 1985 to this moment in another century. 

Along the way I became a real Uncle and now a Granduncle. Indeed now an ‘Uncle’ to many good folks around the world. That to the wonders of Mr. Internet’s amazing invention. Oh, the days of our lives. 

Above me at Coney Island before I began to look my age. I think this was just before Obama said he’d run. Wish my folks has lived to see him. Loves ya.

[btsqualityy]

I can imagine YG is chill w/the kids but when the kids, including other members’ kids, put themselves in danger, YG can turn into scariest person on earth bc he cares for all the kids and doesn’t want anything to happen. Ex (inspired from the Soop) The kids, but Kade,Carson,Eli,Maia,Syd,Noah,&Spence go on canoeing by themselves w/o telling any adults. So when the adults all panic bc they cant find them, YG rushes to them when he spots them at the river. When the kids come to shore their smile disappear. bc YG “😡 Why none of u tell any of us?You know how panic we were?” 1/2

Len “yeah uncle. we made sure to paddle next to each other” YG “it’s not about that but you guys are mostly 15 and 12 It’s better to have at least two of us with you and let us know so we can keep an eye on you guys. What if smth happened or you can’t paddle back into shore...” he lectures the kids to the point that Kam, Aria, Ava start to cry bc YG rarely this upset. the members 1st are planning to lecture the kids but end up comforting the kids instead. YG at the end have to cuddles Kam bc she doesn’t stop crying and doesn’t go anywhere until YG hugs her “da daddyy 😖 I’m sorry. Daddy” and this is how the kids don’t take any chances with YG and sometimes with Jimin bc when they get angry they make sure that their points are crossed. But they know that YG loves them. 2/2

Oh yeah, I can definitely see Yoongi chewing them out just because he’s worried 😭