I'm not an artist (I wish) but this seems like great info to spread regardless.
Okay I JUST realized I never posted these on here—- BUT BASICALLY, about a year and a half ago I started doing these experimental black hairstyle posts that were threads long on Twitter, to give artists a source of inspo for their black ocs whose hair they wanted to try something new with! There’s more to black hair than just the selected styles portrayed in media, and I thought it would be fun to show people how much texture, shape, fades, length, and style can be combined when drawing black hair—-cause it’s a kind of manipulation our hair can do irl! The OG posts were lost with the hacking of my original Twitter account (@/bagels_donuts) but I’ve since reuploaded the whole thread to my new Twitter (@/ItsDonutsFR)! I hope artists on tumblr find these useful, sorry it took me so long to post them here😭🙏🏾 I’ll upload them all in parts!
Part 1: Long masc hairstyles + playing with fades
I was inspired to make one of these thanks to @parvulous-writings 😁 This is based on the movie version of Christian and it was really fun to imagine how I think he would act. I can totally see myself doing this again with a different character. Also, shoutout to @palfriendpatine66 and @elysabeththequeene for helping me when I got stuck 🫶. @elysabeththequeene writes a lot of Moulin Rouge fanfic btw and they're amazing! Tell me what y'all think!
A - Affection (How affectionate is he? How does he show it?)
If you look up the word affectionate in the dictionary there's just a picture of Christian. The man is SUPER affectionate! He would like nothing more than to always be within arms reach of you. As far as showing it, anything goes as long he can touch you. He likes giving and receiving subtle touches like letting your legs rest on each other while sitting or brushing hands when walking past the other.
B - Best Friend (What is he like as a best friend? Where does the friendship start?)
Christian is a very supportive and present friend. He values your opinion and asks you for advice or to read over his writing. The two of you could talk for hours about nothing in particular. You just enjoy spending time together no matter where or when. The friendship started when Toulouse invited you to have dinner with him and his friends. You and Christian didn't talk a whole lot that night but you felt a spark which only grew the more you hung out.
C - Cuddles (Does he like to cuddle? How does he cuddle?)
Of course he loves to cuddle! After a long day of work, he looks forward to decompressing by tangling his limbs in yours. He's fine with any cuddle position and especially loves laying in your lap while you stroke his face or hair.
D - Domestic (Does he want to settle down? How is he at cooking, cleaning, etc.?)
100% he wants to settle down though he's not skilled at cooking or cleaning. However, he doesn't expect you to pick up his slack. He's willing to learn so he can take care of you.
E - Ending (If he has to break up with his partner, how would he do it?)
Christian is a sensitive soul so if he had to break up with you it would tear him apart. He would agonize over the decision but ultimately would tell you face to face in private and be as gentle as possible. He would try to stay composed but would probably get misty-eyed seeing you hurt. Once he was alone, he would break down.
F - Fiance (How does he feel about commitment? Does he wanna get married?)
He is not afraid of commitment whatsoever and takes it very seriously. He is completely loyal to you and definitely wants to marry you. He's just waiting for the perfect moment to pop the question. He wants it to be magical!
G - Gentle (How gentle is he both physically and emotionally?)
Christian is the most gentle man you've ever been with. This gentleness extends to all living beings, not just the person he is dating, which endears you even more to him. He is very considerate and does things like shield you from the rain even it means he gets wet, or massage your feet after a tiring work day. Emotionally, he is great listener and always wants you to feel safe talking to him about your troubles.
H - Hugs (Does he like hugs? How often does he do it and what are they like?)
Christian is a hugger for sure! Greetings, goodbyes, comfort, celebration, you name it, he does it any chance he gets. He likes to engulf you in bear hugs and always rubs your back before pulling away. His body is soft so his hugs feel like you're sinking into a pillow.
I - I Love You (How fast does he say the "L" word?)
Pretty quickly, nor does he try to hide when he falls in love with you. He wears his heart on his sleeve. Once he knows that he loves you, he doesn't have a problem saying it.
J - Jealousy (How jealous does he get? What is he like when jealous?)
He's not an especially jealous man. He's very secure in his relationship with you and trusts you entirely. If he ever does feel a twinge of jealousy it's usually because one too many wealthy suitors have flirted with you. He knows that you can have someone more rich and successful than he is and he wonders if you'd be happier with someone who could give you the life he wishes he could. Luckily, it's not difficult to reassure him that your heart belongs to him alone.
K - Kisses (What are his kisses like? Where does he like to kiss you? Where does he like to be kissed?)
His kisses are passionate and a bit inept. He is new to the whole love thing after all. His lips are silky soft and he always kisses you like you're water in a desert no matter how brief the kiss. He loves to cup your cheeks and kiss your forehead. His favorite place for you to kiss him is, well, his lips lol.
L - Little Ones (How is he around children?)
He's very good with children and they pretty much flock to him! He would love to be a father one day.
M - Morning (What are mornings like with him?)
Mornings are a quiet affair. He wakes up early when he's working on a show and gets ready for the day as quiet as possible so as not to wake you. You wake up anyway, if just to give him a sleepy "have a good day" before falling back into slumber. When he doesn't have to rush off to rehearsal then you enjoy coffee and the morning paper together.
N - Night (How are nights spent with him?)
If mornings are quiet then nights are the exact opposite. The two of you make a mess in the kitchen while cooking dinner and singing all the while. Sometimes, you catch the latest moving picture at the theatre or dance the night away at the Moulin Rouge. When it's time for bed, you catch each other up on the day's events while snuggled close. You often awake alone in the middle of the night to find Christian frantically typing away on his typewriter, desperate to get his sparks of inspiration on paper before they disappear. You kiss him on the cheek and he guides you to sit on his lap while he writes. A cute gesture which never works well for long.
O - Open (When does he open up about himself?)
To reiterate, Christian wears his heart on his sleeve. He doesn't really have any secrets. If you want to know anything about him, just ask, and he'll be happy to answer. He's also a great conversationalist so he volunteers information about himself pretty naturally.
P - Patience (How easily angered is he?)
He's not quick to anger at all. Since he's a writer, he'd rather use words to solve conflicts.
Q - Quizzes (How much does he remember about you?)
Everything! Not just the things you tell him directly either. He pays close attention to what you say and do. You're constantly surprised by the little ways he brightens your day all because of a random comment he remembers you making .
R - Remember (What's his favorite memory with you?)
It's impossible for him to choose his favorite memory with you for they are all dear to him. One memory that holds particular fondness for him though is from early on in your friendship. He was working on a song and softly singing it to himself. You were sitting next to him and you laid your head on his shoulder like it was the most natural thing to do. You said you liked the feeling of his voice vibrating. Your touch made his heart feel like it would burst out of his chest. He knew in that moment that you were going to have a special place in his life.
S - Security (How protective is he?)
He has an average level of protectiveness. Of course he doesn't want his loved ones to be hurt or taken advantage of. If he feels like that is happening then he'll do what he can to remedy the situation.
T - Try (How much effort does he put in?)
For Christian, there's no such thing as too much effort. He's a sincere man who loves wholeheartedly. He would walk a thousand miles on his hands just to see you smile.
U - Ugly (What are his bad habits?)
He needs to dial back on the absinthe.
V - Vanity (How concerned is he with his looks?)
Not very. His looks are important to him only as much as they affect you. If he knows that he's going to see you then he primps and preens so you'll hopefully like what you see. (You always do)
W - Whole (Would he feel incomplete without you?)
What is a singer without their voice? Or a house without a roof? That is Christian without you. You are the very air he breathes.
X - Xtra (Random headcanon)
He likes when you read to him. Even when he's taking a bath, he'll ask you to sit with him and read a story.
Y - Yuck (Something he doesn't like in general or in a partner)
He doesn't like pessimists. He's a very optimistic person and people who constantly tear down others' dreams or can't find the good in anything aren't people he associates with.
Z - Zzz (What is a sleep habit of his?)
He receives a lot of inspiration from his dreams and keeps a dream journal.
I hope you enjoyed this! Anything you agree or disagree with? Let me know! I love talking about Ewan's characters!
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Hell to the yeah, I made the guest list! What an honor🥹 I'll bring whatever you want, buddy! I just can't wait to beat the shit out of the Rayñata (lovingly of course 😌🙏)
Fun Fact: Jim Broadbent co-stars in this movie as Harold Zidler. He worked with Ewan on the movie "Little Voice" as Mr. Boo!
Director: Baz Luhrmann
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor
Genre: Musical/Romance
Rating: PG-13
Synopsis: A young man named Christian who believes deeply in love although he has never fallen in love moves to France to pursue his dream of being a writer. He is befriended by a group of Bohemian artists who enlist him to help write a play for the Moulin Rouge. Thanks to a mix up, he meets the star of the Moulin Rouge, the courtesan Satine, and falls madly in love her. Unfortunately for him, not only is Satine betrothed to another man, she refuses to allow herself to fall in love.
Ewan Review: Ewan McGregor plays the character Christian. Christian is an optimistic and idealistic man. He believes that there is nothing more important than love. Although he is poor and Satine is meant to marry a rich Duke, he never loses hope that love will find a way for them to be together. Ewan speaks in an English accent for the role. He has a love interest, several kissing scenes, and two implied sex scenes. This is a musical so you get to hear him sing throughout the movie. He cries, screams, moans, and whimpers. His character is basically a puppy in human form so prepare for lots of charming innocence. His acting performance was wonderful.
Screentime Percentage: Ewan is on screen for a grand total of 51/128 minutes making his SP 40%.
To Ewan or not to Ewan: Is the movie worth watching for Ewan content alone? Yes. Is it worth watching in general? Yes.
Where to Watch: "Moulin Rouge!" is available for rent on YouTube, Google Play Movies and TV, and Fandango at Home. You can also pirate it on soap2day.
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."
If you had to get a MCR lyric tattooed on yourself, what lyric would you choose and why?
Bonus question: where would you get it tattooed?
Such a good question omfg. As much as I love tcfsr lyrix I would do “killjoys make some noise” cuz it’s so good and along with “it’s time to do it now and do it loud” it is my senior quote in the yearbook. I think I would go for my thigh. Thanks for asking!!!! :P
Hey BTR fandom, I've been trying to find a place to download the original show all day and haven't been able to find one. Can anyone hook me up with the best way to get the episodes?
I've been watching them on a few streaming sites but the buffering is awful and I'd really rather just be able to save them.
I've already tried a few websites that allow direct downloads or Torrents but the archives are all old or they don't have the show at all.
Thanks pals
(also I'm aware nothing else is on this blog I promise I'm not sketchy I just didn't want to put this on my main blog and I wasn't using this one for anything)
I thought it'd be helpful to make a list for the movies that I've reviewed so far. I will update it as new reviews are posted. Unfortunately, I'm not yet able to add links to direct you to the full review. The letters EMSP stand for " Ewan McGregor Screentime Percentage" which is how long he spends on screen in a given movie. It is ordered from his highest screentime percentage to lowest. I hope this helps those looking for a new Ewan movie to watch!
Young Adam (2003): 70% (69 / 1 hr. 38 min.)
2. Rogue Trader (1999): 69% (65 / 1 hr. 34 min.)
3. Nora (2000): 56% (60 / 1 hr. 47 min.)
4. Trainspotting (1996): 55% (52 / 1 hr. 34 min.)
5. Nightwatch (1997): 51% (52 / 1 hr. 42 min.)
6. A Life Less Ordinary (1997): 51% (53 / 1 hr. 44 min.)
7. Eye of the Beholder (1999): 47% (48 / 1 hr. 42 min.)
8. Down with Love (2003): 46% (47 / 1 hr. 42 min.)
9. Shallow Grave (1994): 44% (41 / 1 hr. 33 min.)
10. The Serpent's Kiss (1997): 42% (44 / 1 hr. 46 min.)
11. Moulin Rouge! (2001): 40% (51 / 2 hrs. 8 min.)
12. Brassed Off (1996): 24% (26 / 1 hr. 47 min.)
13. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002): 23% (33 / 2 hrs. 22 min)
14. Blue Juice (1995): 22% (22 / 1 hr. 39 min)
15. The Pillow Book (1996): 22% (28 / 2 hrs. 7 min.)
16. Nothing but the Truth (1995): 21% (21 / 1 hr. 41 min.)
17. Velvet Goldmine (1998): 17% (20 / 1 hr. 58 min.)
18. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999): 17% (23 / 2 hrs. 16 min.)
19. Little Voice (1998): 14% (14 / 1 hr. 37 min)
20. Doggin' Around (1995): 11% (10 / 1 hr. 29 min.)
21. Emma (1996): 11% (13 / 2 hrs. 1 min.)
22. Being Human (1994): 2% (2 / 2 hrs. 2 min.)
Today was GREAT day. I feel amazing and so happy. It really feels like things are looking up. ❤️
Wow this is so beautiful 🥹
Jumping on the @palfriendpatine66 love train, when I first joined Tumblr I saw her as like, the leader of Ewan McGregor Tumblr and looked to her for advice on how to navigate the space. I probably sounded so dumb and still she graciously answered my questions, held space for me to vent about my writing struggles, and for a time was the only person I could gush about Ewan with. She's truly a shining example of how fans should interact with each other and just a genuinely kind person. I look up to her and strive to be as welcoming to newcomers in fandom as she was to me.
Who's the fandom friend you've known the longest?
I think maybe @palfriendpatine66 (if that's okay to call you a friend? 🫣). I wasn't super involved in fandoms before, mostly lurking, but when I started really getting into star wars (again) I read Pining in Preschool and started following @palfriendpatine66 on tumblr, and thanks to their kindness I got the guts to get more actively involved, which is one of the best things that happened to me so huge thanks for that 💙💙