Okay, I'm Taking A Break From The Movie And Gonna Share My Ramblings Thus Far. Spoilers Ahead!
Okay, I'm taking a break from the movie and gonna share my ramblings thus far. Spoilers ahead!
The Moulin Rouge establishing number really is fun! It's just a headache when you're trying to tally screentime. I like Zidler singing and dancing.
The patrons singing "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was awesome. Gave me chills.
Toulouse has my heart! I feel like he's edited to be shorter or something though. Something feels uncanny when watching him. Idk.
Nicole Kidman's singing doesn't do it for me. It's much to soft and she's consistently drowned out by others or the background music.
"Spectacular Spectacular" sequence was really fun.
Satine abruptly trilling and saying "I feel like dancing" to the Duke got the first laugh from me. That was 30 minutes in.
"Your Song" sequence was magical. I felt transported.
Surely Zidler could tell from his telescope that Satine was unconscious while (from his pov) she was being fucked. He was okay with that. And also with spying on an intimate moment š¤¢. That made me sad for Satine. Zidler might act like a silly uncle but he's still a pimp at the end of the day.
Hot take: I like the Duke. Why is he the bad guy? Cuz he has a moustache and funny accent we're supposed to understand not to like him? Are we supposed to think he's ugly therefore bad? I think the actor is handsome. He's doing a good job.
Another hot take: why does Christian love Satine? Because she's the most beautiful out of Zidler's sex workers? If Satine was a Diamond Dog instead of the Sparkling Diamond then what would happen? Does he love her because she made him think she loved him and he just couldn't get over it? I'm confused and feel like the movie doesn't want me to think about it.
I could understand Satine loving Christian easier than the reverse. He's innocent, naive, genuine, and handsome. He's the puppy and she's the master. He's completely infatuated with her. Like a puppy, he can't help but want to follow her and shower her with kisses and cuddles. If I were in Satine's place, I would appreciate that sort of blind and gentle worship when I'm sure it's not common amongst her patrons. It's still not enough for me but it makes more sense. Maybe I'll elaborate later.
What is Nini's problem? That smirk she makes behind the Duke after cluing him in to what is happening under his nose made me angry.
The Duke is genuinely trying to woo Satine and keeps getting shut down. Let us see why we shouldn't root for him! Why is Christian the better choice??? How do we know the Duke wouldn't treat Satine the same if he actually got the chance? I actually feel sorry for him because he thinks he has a shot and they're just playing in his face.
Okay, so did anyone else watch "Come What May" and think "oh my god these are their wedding vows!" š I can't begin to describe how precious that gesture is. My heart!
I will agree with Zidler that rewriting the play when the show opens TOMORROW is demanding the impossible.
Satine truly loves Christian. She's not doing this because Zidler owns her, or because her coworkers are depending on her to keep their livelihood. She's doing this for him. I admire her.
I'm sorry but can anyone tell me when in the world a couple would perform the Argentinian's tango? The thought seriously has me cracking up š¤£
On a serious note: Thatā¢ļø scene is viscerally powerful. I mean damn. They didn't hold back. I think I want to talk about that more later.
But while we're on the subject, let's go ahead and address the Duke. There's 36 minutes left in the movie and NOW we see he's not the right choice. 36 minutes! Also, I understand him being angry. He's right. Satine DID make him believe she loved him. She lied to his face for months. He tried to be understanding about her work. He tried to make accommodations. They were betrothed and he trusted that she was being faithful to him and honest when she said wanted him. That is not his fault. She played him and the rug was finally pulled out from under his feet. I think his pain and feelings of betrayal are understandable. Now, how he deals with that pain is not okay. And this is a bit of a parallel between him and Christian. It's not a perfect comparison at all because Christian was lied to for only 5 seconds unlike the Duke. However, I can't help but think about the difference between Christian's response to rejection and the Duke's. If we remember that Satine says her job is literally to make men fall in love with her then I imagine that the Duke's reaction is one she has dealt with far too often...
Moulin Rouge Thoughts
So guys, I've been watching Moulin Rouge, and well, I've been thinking. I've had a lot of thoughts while watching and should've done this earlier. Maybe I'll start doing it for the other Ewan reviews. But I wanted to jot down the things that cross my mind while watching because, oh boy, have things been crossing my mind. I'm just afraid that I'm going to come across as a psychopath at worst, and a dumb dumb at best. I'm trusting that y'all have better insight into this movie since it's so beloved. I only just watched it for the first time recently. Stay tuned...if you dare ā ļø
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Ramblings
I'm not feeling so well. I'm so dependent on my phone. I'm acutely aware of every second I spend on it and feel guilty for not doing something, ANYTHING else. What really bothers me is that I think that I see my phone as a lifeline. It's the last and only connection I have to people, to the world, at this point. I could force myself to go and do something else. But why? Why would I suffer being alone? And for how long? I could die right now and I don't think anyone in my physical life would miss me. Not for a long time anyway. Online, I exist. I think I'm starting to understand Sword Art Online now lol. I can like posts and leave comments and share things and have an actual effect on here. For better it worse. At least I know I'm alive because maybe I can get a reaction. I don't exist outside of here. I'm nobody. It feels so good to feel like I'm talking to people. Even if I just leave a one word comment I've "talked" to someone today. I'm alive and I matter. What I say and do matters. And sometimes people are even interested in me back! What I say means something when in my physical life I don't have a voice. I just want to matter. To be loved. To know what it feels like to exist all the time.
I feel like I'm dying. I feel like I'm floating. I'm not really here. I'm so tired. I can't sleep. I want a hug. I want to disappear. I want to cry. I want to bleed. I really don't want to go to work. I'm scared to not to. I'm so fucking tired. I'm so fucking worthless. I don't know what to hold on to. There's nothing. A hug could save me right now. One tender touch could make all the difference. I need...something.
Just wanted to say that you're super cool and I hope you're having a good weekend!
Oh wow, thank you so much! You're so kind! I hope life is treating you kindly š«¶
Whoa this is seriously cool! Thank you for sharing your fish of the day! That's so funny that even fish have doppelgangers lol
(for anyone reading this who also received a freebie ask from me and was confused on how to answer, THIS is a perfect example!)
Freebie!
Tell me something you've been dying for someone to ask you about
i see youve asked about my current favorite fish, im always itchin to tell people about the fish of the day
Mola Tecta!!! aka the hoodwinker sunfish
this is thee most recently discovered ocean sunfish (2015!!!), and not because they are particularly elusive or shy, but because they look.
almost exactly the same as Mola Mola
I like wondering what a Scarecrow music video would look like. Also, it's the last song I listened to on Spotify today š
I think my top choice for a music video would be DESTROYA. I feel like Gerard would make it a big spectacle filled production like Welcome to the Black Parade but...neon or something lol
What's a song from Danger Days that you wish got a music video?
Scarecrow or an actual plot video of planetary if thatās a possibility :3
who else up hurkleing their durkleing
Ewan Character Ask Game
Obi-Wan Kenobi + 8. What's something the fandom does when it comes to this character that you despise?
Oh yeah, Pal we're going there. I choose violence! Lol
Oooooo weāre going there. Ok.
I hate when Obi-Wan is portrayed as cold and unfeeling. The most emotionally charged moments of the prequels come from Obi-Wan (Qui-Gonās death and Mustafarās āyou were The Chosen One!!!). He does show his emotions: sadness, grief, irritation, annoyance, pride, to name a few. Heās affectionate towards Anakin. He hugs Dex.
Just because heās not creepy stalker flirting levels of professing his love or slaughtering villages in his grief doesnāt mean he doesnāt feel them.
He has emotions but heās the example of what a Jedi should be - not ruled by them.
PSA: Ewan McGregor Movie Review
The next movie on the list for review is "Black Hawk Down." A film about the United States' military conflict with Somalia. On principle, I do not watch war movies. I believe that there are much better ways to learn about the devastation of war than watching a movie that, despite even its best efforts, will glamorize the tragedy. For that reason, "Black Hawk Down" will be skipped. The next movie to be reviewed will be "Attack of the Clones."
Announcement
I think I'm breaking the rule which is don't make decisions late at night or something. But I also don't think it counts because these aren't life-changing decisions which is what the rule is for, right?
I don't think I'm going to do the Ewan McGregor Halloween event. I don't have the energy to even think about it. Plus, it's not like it's something I can do that won't be done better by somebody else anyway.
I think I've reached the end of the Ewan McGregor Screentime Percentage project. Again, lack of energy, not necessarily lack of interest. I don't see the point anymore, I guess.
No more SFW Alphabets. Sorry to the two friends who wanted a Curt Wild one. I tried and I just can't even look at my drafts anymore. I had a few in the works and was very excited. I realized I'm just not any good at it.
I'm just tired a lot and can't think. Even Ewan is bringing me less comfort. More like a bandaid on a broken leg. I'm truly sorry if you looked forward to my posts. Hope that doesn't sound arrogant. I really wanted to do it for you.
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