Category Archives: Fandom

Fandom, Movies

Curiouser

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I’ve been grumbling. I’ve been hating. And now, I’ve been convinced. I actually like the trailer for Alice in Wonderland and am leaning toward wanting to see the movie now. All along (and it still holds true), I’ve been saying how over I am of Burton/Depp’s monotonous endeavors. Though this may well turn out to be “more of the same” once all is said and done, there was enough of a spark in the trailer to hook me. Wow!

Wellll, I guess my enthusiasm for the movie just took a giant dip since the studio ordered everyone to delete the trailer. Way to lose fans, guys! Pfft.

Fandom, TV

Change is Coming

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It has taken me all of an hour after seeing the pics of the new Doctor and Companion to decide that I LIKE IT! I’m so ready for a change and I’m strangely nostalgic for the 80s looking at the pics. I think I’ll like Eleven no matter what he actually does just because, you know, he’s not Ten. Whoo!

Fandom, TV

Half Truth

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I’d say I’m a casual fan of True Blood. I don’t feel the need to watch it each week, but I care enough to keep up. What I cannot keep up with is the crazy fandom. Apparently, the books (which I really do want to read) go off in even crazier directions than the show and Sookie ends up in quite a few romances (or possible romances). Since I’ve not read them yet, I’m still all about Bill and Sookie. I don’t get the overwhelming love for Eric, nor do I see any Eric/Lafayette AT ALL. I mean I’m as much a slash fan as anyone, but it’s just.not.there. Also? How can you not appreciate Bill with his Civil War era speech when he says things like this, “ARE YOU GONNA LEAVE OR AM I GONNA HAVE TO THROW YOU OUT…. THROUGH A WINDOW…. THAT IS CLOSED!”

I can name several “flaws” of the show, but they’re minor apart from the fact that many people miss big moments because the lighting is so off. I know things happen at night (especially when dealing with vampires), but the scenes could be just a little bit lighter, no?

I’m very interested to learn more about Barry now. This was meant to be the big “reveal” (or so they say), and without spoiling myself too much too soon, I can’t really snoop around to find out his significance. Drats!

Fandom, TV

Summer of Death

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Harper’s Island wrapped up its murderous spree last night. By its very nature, there were to be many, many, many deaths. Todd kind of got me thinking about the show a lot, and after looping episodes 1-11 all week, I pretty much figured it would end like it did. Well, not exactly how it did, but close enough. Nonetheless, I think I actually shouted, “You bastard!!” at the screen. 😆

Summer has not been kind to my other fandoms. Robin Hood saw three major character deaths, several minor character deaths, and most likely as a result, was canceled. Torchwood had one major death and five equally emotionally hurtful deaths. True Blood, as of this writing, as not had any significant deaths, but it’s early in the season and I fully expect we’ll see at least one (especially since the Lafayette deal was supposed to have already expired).

R.I.P.