Ah
the ideal relationship from Venom (2018)
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i can’t believe you forgot the most important one
thank you! I couldn’t find that one in google!
I would like to add Alexander Hamilton himself to this collection.
and of course, alexandra dowling using a tablet computer on the set of BBC musketeers
You forgot my favourites.
These are all canon.
this is my favourite post
You know, with all the language throughout Star Wars about “giving in” to the Dark Side, how the Dark Side makes you more powerful, how the Dark Side makes you age strangely and destroys you, it sure doesn’t sound like an “opposite side of the coin” so much as the “deeper end of the pool,” like it’s actually the true form of the force and being a Jedi is about keeping it tamed so it doesn’t eat you the way it actually wants.
the force is entropy
Eldritch Jedi pls
This is one of the reasons i love the second Knights of the Old Republic game, wherein one of the major characters (who defines herself neither as Jedi nor Sith) actually views the Force this way, saying “I hate the Force. I hate that it seems to have a will, that it would control us to achieve some measure of balance, when countless lives are lost.”
It’s also the game that gave us the two most entropic, eldritch characters in the franchise: Darth Nihilus, whose dark-side-borne ability to feed on the Force and consume life itself has twisted him into a half-living “wound in the Force”, more presence than flesh
and Darth Sion, whose entire body is a ruin, his flesh nothing but ragged scar tissue, every bone and muscle broken and torn, kept animated by will alone as he forces himself, second by agonizing second, to exist
I wish there were more horrifying perspectives on the force like that
This is one of the reasons the term “Light Side” never felt right to me, even before it was used in any official media; The Force always struck me more like an ocean than a binary concept: the deeper you go, the darker and more crushing it gets — at a certain point becoming an effectually consistent darkness — and while light filters down and fades for some distance, if there is a truly light “side” it’d be the surface.
Which isn’t to say “the Force is evil unless you flounder about near the top” — just that it’s a natural force, and as such is something you need to respect and be adequately prepared for. (Take electricity, for example: super awesome and pretty dang useful, but OH HOLY SMOKES don’t try and harness it unless you REALLY know what you’re doing!)
In this sense, being tempted by the Dark Side is less a case of “Hey, I wonder what’s on the other side of this coin it looks pretty cool haha oh whoops I’m Space Walter White now,” and more one of “The deeper into this thing you go, the harder you’ll need to fight to resist the ever-increasing pressure, to remain whole, even to just see whatever the heck you’re actually doing.”
(which is why Jedi training is so important: those padawans gotta build themselves a mental Deepsea Challenger!)
THIS META BLESSED ME
Okay but let’s suppose, for a moment, that the Force is actually malevolent.
That would make a lot of sense.
Consider, for a moment, an eldritch parasite. This ancient being feeds off of the life-force of other creatures. Not that unusual, as most living things also consume other living things, to various degrees. But this one is technically somewhat removed from the usual structures of biology. It is a passive and opportunistic predator, for the most part. Whenever a living being that is connected to it - however weakly - dies, it consumes part of its energy, and gets bigger.
As life in the galaxy flourishes, and time passes, this singular entity gets bigger, and bigger, and bigger. Like a catfish; the only limit to its growth is how much it can consume to fuel it. The larger it gets, the more it is able to sink its invisible claws into other living beings, until eventually there is hardly any life out there which hasn’t been ‘infected’ by it, and slated to become its spiritual dinner as soon as its biological form gives out.
And here we actually come to - of all things - the midichlorians. Which, the Jedi use to measure someone’s sensitivity to the Force, which works because midichlorians are the vehicle for the predatory parasite to infest living beings. The immune systems in some people begin to develop a certain degree of resistance to them, which is why some folks have more, and some have less, and this directly correlates to their Force sensitivity. The more midichlorians you have, the worse your immune system is at fending off the parasite.
The Force counters the risk of being bred out of subsequent generations by developing camouflage, and adapting itself into a more seemingly-symbiotic relationship with its prey.
What the Jedi see as the ‘light side’ of the Force, is a reflective layer that this predator has created via its connection to all living things. This network is the honey trap that encourages the beings still strongly connected to it, to spread that connection, because it affords them advantages while they are still alive. But its elements are comprised mostly of echoes and reflections of their fellow prey organisms. Force Ghosts that resemble the departed. Emotions that are transmitted along this layer and between individuals. Small amounts of power that can be siphoned off to impact the environment, and can also spread the Force to whatever living thing it comes into contact with.
This being is huge now, it needs a lot of juice in order to maintain its existence, let along continue to grow. And like most predators it’s willing to expend a certain amount of energy in order to guarantee a bigger pay-off.
The deeper you go into the Force, the more the Force starts exerting its own will through you. And the less you see of the reflected camouflage of it, and the more apparent it becomes that the Force wants large swaths of death to feed it. Which is why Dark Siders often become so preoccupied with things like Death Stars.
But it’s a balancing act. A large population of relatively peaceful Force sensitives, like the Jedi, cost more than they’re worth, because beyond a point they take too much energy from the Force and don’t kill enough people to pay for it. A single individual abusing their powers for self-gain and murdering left and right, though, accomplishes the goal of feeding it. The Force obviously doesn’t want its food supply to die out completely, but this explains the persistent cycles of the Star Wars universe - as a soon as a group of peaceful Force users becomes prominent, they get wiped out by a few Dark Siders who have tread too deeply past the reflective surface of the Force, and become actual vessels for its will.
And then when the Dark Siders have finished killing a whole bunch of people, it’s time for them to go, too, so that they don’t wipe out the entire populace and kill off the Force’s food supply beyond its ability to reasonably recover. The peaceful types then see an upswing, as they are more adept at spreading the Force. So the cycle goes - Jedi spread the Force, Sith kill the Jedi and feed the Force, Jedi kill the Sith and resume spreading the Force. It’s a planting and harvest cycle, and the galaxy is populated with the Force’s living spirit crops. Anakin Skywalker, who was arguably one of the beings most closely connected to the Force, and had an extremely high midichlorian count, basically lived this cycle in its entirety as an individual - he spread the Force as a Jedi, he killed people as a Sith, and then he ended it all in order to preserve his progeny for the next round.
tl;dr - the Force wants to eat your soul. The reason the ‘light side’ types always get so up in their own asses is because what they perceive as the Force is basically their own reflections dangling in front of them like an angler fish’s lure. The reason the ‘dark side’ types get so messed up is because they’re basically the equivalent of those grasshoppers who get infected with a parasite that makes them drown themselves.
This point of view would actually explain both No-Attachment rule and the Order’s cradle-robbing - some more self-aware Jedi saw the Force for what it is and pushed for a rule that potentially would cut births of Force-sensitive kids to a bare minimum. And those who were born Force-sensitive thanks to a quirk of the Force are to be taken from the society in the quickest way possible before they mess up, given tools to keep it at bay, and indoctrinated to never want to dabble in the deeper ends of their ability. It would also explain the whole debacle of Unifying vs Living Force and why Jedi seem to prefer the former - all of the description of the Living Force I came across present it as more ever changing, nearly organic entity and Jedi that use is as more responsive to its nudges, so potentially more inclined to being “corrupted” by it.
Hey everyone! I’m alive, sorry for not posting for so long.
So this is the first time ever I recorded a trip and edited the videos. Also, first time I used Adobe Premier Pro.
I went to Disney World with my family (we were 12 people) and it was amazing. I finally got over my roller coaster fear, and I now looooooove Hulk’s roller Coaster in Islands of Adventure.
Anyway, watch it, and let me know what you think, please!
Oh, and I’m the one with the pink hair that almost doesn’t appear in the video.
Also, I’ll be posting a Beginner’s Guide to Disney World soon!
Review: Heir of Fire
I just finished this book last Monday, and I have so many things to say about it that I had to let it sink in for a few days, otherwise I’d write the Bible, not a review.
This is the third book to the Throne of Glass series, by Sarah J. Maas, and if you haven’t read the previous ones (links to their goodreads pages here and here), I suggest you stop reading this review NOW. I will give you a few spoilers, that’s unavoidable, but for those who haven’t read this one yet and are wondering whether you should, I’ll warn about spoilers and write them in italic.
The beginning of this book wasn’t the greatest. But it didn’t take long to get me hooked either. The thing about the start of this book is Celaena. She’s in a bad place, she’s basically given up on herself, which sets up a dark atmosphere for this volume of the series. I got to admit I wanted to slap Celaena a few times. I know she’s going through hell within herself, but that’s no excuse to be an ass to other people. But then again that’s what make Sarah’s characters so convincing and believable. THEY MAKE MISTAKES, and sometimes you feel like punching them in the face.
I liked Rowan. Although I haven’t quiet made my mind up about him just yet. I know I had about 560 pages to do so, but let’s not get into that. I’m not sure where he’s getting at. I know he lost his mate and his will to live. But (SPOILER) making a blood oath right after you were freed from ANOTHER blood oath doesn’t seem like a reasonable thing to do. At least not to me. (SPOILER OVER)
I do have mixed feelings about Rowan and Celaena as a couple though. Because she fits so perfectly with Chaol, I just couldn’t bring myself to ship it. But they have a great friendship.
Manon is just amazing. I have no words to describe exactly how I feel about her character. Sarah made me like a villain. There’s literally nothing good about her. Manon eats people, and kills without thinking twice and yet there I was rooting for her at the War Games. (SPOILER) we do get to see maybe a merciful side to her in the end? But still, with a grandmother like that, who can have a soul? (SPOILER OVER)
I love Dorian and I will protect him. He is just such an amazing human being it hurts. Even when he’s being selfish, he does it knowing and trying not to be. He deserves so much better than Celaena (I’m sorry but it’s true).
(SPOILER) I didn’t have time to like or care for Sorscha. But I did appreciate everything she did for Dorian and the happiness she brought him. (SPOILER OVER)
Chaol is a great mess in this volume Imagine finding out the person you believe in and protected is actually the villain of the story? And he happens to be your best friend’s father. How confusing that is for him is clearly shown in the book and I loved how he doesn’t present himself to do what “is right” straight up. He doubts himself and everyone around him, and he still can’t really make up his mind until the very end of the book.
Heir of Fire also introduces us to Aedion . And honestly, all I want is for him to see Aelin before anything bad happens. Sarah, that’s my only wish: let Aedion see his queen.
(SPOILER COMING) About the end of this: holy shit. I honestly thought, when there were only 40 pages left, that the book might end happyish. Aelin had won the war, Rowan was free from Maeve, Dorian went another book without his father finding out about his magic, and Chaol joined the rebels against his king but didn’t get caught. I ACTUALLY THOUGHT THEY WOULD GET AWAY WITH IT. I lived this illusion, and I was so naïve. Those last pages broke my heart so much. Chaol and Dorian’s friendship proved itself once more when Dorian threw his safety away to save his brother. I’ll admit I was a bit disappointed on Chaol, leaving Dorian in that situation. But then Dorian’s sacrifice would’ve been in vain. (SPOILER OVER)
This book was the first YA I actually related to the main character. They are usually so perfect and ready to jump into action, not making mistakes. There was this scene in which Celaena craves physical contact so much she wonders if taking Rowan to bed will help. Many people can relate to that. She’s not perfect. I mean, your perspective on a book can change completely if you’re able to read a sentence and say to yourself: “I’d do that too” or “I’d probably be thinking the same if I were there”. This made me like this book even more.
I can’t wait to pick up Queen of Shadows, honestly. This series just keeps surprising me book after book. And I can’t seem to make any theories about it. I just want Chaol and Celaena to set things straight, and for her to be happy.
4 out of 5 stars
Please let me know your thoughts on this book!
(the picture is mine, were it otherwise I’d ask permission/tag the owner)
Let’s talk about Rogue One
First of all, I gotta say: I LOVED THIS MOVIE.
I loved it so much I actually went to see it twice in the movies.
So, by now everyone probably knows the story, but we’ll get into it quickly just in case:
The movie follows Jyn, daughter of an Imperial Engineer who spends part of Jyn’s childhood running away from the Empire with his family, until they kill his wife and take him with them. Jyn escapes and is raised by Saw Gerrera, a rebel.
15 years later Jyn becomes an outlaw, and is rescued from labor camp by the Rebellion. In exchange for her freedom, Jyn is to contact Saw and learn what message was sent to him with an Imperial Pilot by her father.
The message is actually for Jyn. Her father tells her that the Empire has built the Death Star, and that he placed a flaw so it could be destroyed.
Through all this Jyn has the company of Cassian, Chirrut and Baze, and Bodhi.
Then they set off to retrieve the Death Star plans to the Rebellion, so they can learn how to destroy it.
MOVING ON TO WHAT MATTERS
The photography in the movie is amazing. The shots of Scarif (the planet that holds the Death Star Plans) are breathtaking.
Jedha is so interesting I wish we could see more of it and their guardians in future films - probably prequels to Rogue One, if you know what I mean.
And I loved the easter eggs they placed in the movie.
K2-SO was the perfect comic relief for Rogue One. Not too forced, like most clumsy ones, but ironic on the right amount. I loved his character.
My only issue was the pacing. It felt like the entire movie was on a constant speed, with few accelerations, like in the end, but watching it the second time I realized this might make the movie slightly tiring.
(((((SPOILER ALERT))))))
But what I loved most about this movie was the fact that everyone died fighting for the Rebellion.
From the moment K2-SO said that the barrier was closed I knew none of them would make it out alive.
Of course, for practical reasons they had to kill everyone since none of them appear in the original Star Wars movies, and a Captain like Cassian would obviously be present in the meetings Leia, Luke and Han attended, had he survived.
But I also loved it because it gave us (at least I got) a feeling of a completeness, plenitude. The circle was closed.
And it also broke my heart so badly, because the moment Cassian kills Director Krennic, and Jyn helps him walk so they can get out of the tower, was the moment I realised what a great couple Cassian and Jyn would’ve been. And I think the director wanted to give us this feeling, with the staring scene on the elevator. We get shots of Cassian and Jyn looking so deeply into each other’s eyes that I knew they realized that themselves. It was a promise that they had been made to be together so at least they would die together.
I might be wrong about all this, but then again, it’s what I felt.
Still, Cassian and Jyn had more chemistry than Padme and Anakin ever had (sorry not sorry).
((((SPOILER FREE FROM NOW ON))))))
My favorite scene is when Darth Vader boards the rebel ship and in the smoke turns on his lightsaber. I GOT CHILLS people.
Overall it’s an amazing movie. I hope I covered most of the important things about it, and feel free to share with me your opinion!
I can’t wait till women feel safe I can’t wait till black people feel safe I can’t wait till gay and trans people feel safe I can’t wait till Muslim people feel safe I can’t wait till Hispanic people feel safe I can’t wait till Asian people feel safe I can’t wait till all minorities wake up in the morning with a sense of tranquility and security and not have to deal with fighting for a basic human right that’s been deserved upon since the beginning
oh god i’d heard about the “i won’t commission artists who undercharge for their art” post and now it’s making its rounds on my dash.
please understand that this concept does not actually help anyone. the sensible thing to do if an artist is undercharging is to tip them for what you think their work it worth, and be sure to let them know that. even if this doesn’t cause them to actually change their base prices, at least YOU’RE paying for what it’s worth, and THEY’RE getting business instead of nothing.
by essentially boycotting artists who are already unsure of the value of their own work (and are thus underpricing) you’re not sending any positive message. no one is going to up their commission prices when nobody is buying them. the only thing the artist gets out of it is that people don’t want to buy their art for some reason, and people who’s products aren’t selling aren’t going to say “oh i guess it was because i wasn’t charging enough, i’ll pump up the prices!”
if you want to support a commission artist, please do it by actually SUPPORTING THEM WITH COMMISSIONS rather than by choosing to take your business elsewhere because their prices were too low.
I see a lot of ppl i follow reblog it lol like…..they expect starting artists with barebones experience with selfmarketing to kno exactly what “clients” wan when they dont even leave feedback…..wyd……
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