the luminous outset became the interminable middle

Magical Realism bookclub via tumblr. I have never actually participated in an online bookclub before, though I did go through two books with a local one that finally made me read David Sedaris and introduced me to Water for Elephants; but I am a fan of magical realism so I may give this a shot.

I have watched the finale of SOA and I have thoughts but not right now, maybe later. Quickly though: there has been many valid complaints about this season and the finale but, while last night was many things, it was not an actual reset--it may have just felt like one. Also, someone with more time and dedication needs to do a Hamlet meets SOA tumblr or something.

Speaking of needing time to digest something, Glee sectionals aired and I did a new thing of skipping majority of the show attempting plot, tuned in for some musical numbers, caught the last ten minutes and just followed reaction via tumblr and reviews and everything felt better. Right now the chances of me going through next week's Christmas episode are very low.

I'm terribly behind in fanfction reading (damn you delicious) but maybe I'll get some things read tonight during my 30 minute block after Happy Endings and before American Horror Story.

It's been forever since I've posted. Still not dead. Just been lurking on tumblr and dealing with other issues.


Posts that exist in my head but not actually online (yet):

+ Bridesmaids is a fantastic movie; not without flaws but I haven't enjoyed a movie so fully in a very long time. Don't let the advertised grossout humor detour you, this movie hits the emotional beats hard and rises above what lesser movies would probably have done.

+ X-men: First Class. There's a lot I love about this movie and a lot that I didn't. There's been so much written that I could probably compose a post fully of others' words but I'm too tired right now. But there will be posts on the film because I've grown up on X-men and I've seen every movie from the franchise.


Glee hired six writers, two of which are women. Rejoice? This news inspires me with cautious optimism.

How have you guys been?

The ratings for The Killing on AMC were good, but I am interested to see how many viewers return. I did watch the second viewing (11pm-1am) last night and found the show to be well made but I didn't really come out all that invested in the overarching mystery. Apparently this is an adaptation of another show, but I don't really care. The show has a really good cast and I'm sure some people liked it but I won't be making this show a must watch.

Hunger Games casting announced. I'm not familiar with Hunter Parrish, but I do think Josh Hutcherson has the acting ability to carry the role of Peeta and with a dye job, he should be convincing enough. I would have to see him up against Jennifer Lawrence to really get a defined opinion. Gale doesn't really get much to do in the first book, but even so, Liam is so not how I imagined him looking. Perhaps he'll shrink a bit? I'm mostly still ambivalent towards the film, even if when I first read the novels I said they could make good films.

LJ was being wonky again. Here is a possible explanation. The closeness of the two recent downtimes do make me a wee bit concerned, but I don't really know what to do. I need to remember to save fic I really like, and I do go to different fic archives (ao3 and ff.net) and I follow some tumblr tags but lj is still a source of community for some of the fandoms I follow. I'm sure there are message boards but Lj is the communication I am most familiar with.

Why is Jenna so good looking? I miss Glee.

( when is a spoiler past? thoughts on the latest Glee before tomorrow )

Favorite Episode this season, probably eclipses most of the B9 and will continue to be one of my favorite episodes. I've always felt that Glee is at its strongest when it has a mix of quirky music and has more of an ensemble vibe. Focusing on one or two characters too much and too often can grate, especially if other characters are getting sidelined.

( spoilers for the latest episode like whoa )

The mega book post isn't happening yet, I got home late and tomorrow is going to be spectacularly busy and hellish, so maybe not until Thursday; which bums me out a bit because I'm being anal and refuse to post about the other books out of order but I have like 8 books before the two I really want to talk about. (The Book Thief and Ash).

So while I'm not making planned posts, some links:

This piece on the art of mixed media and professional publishing just made me really appreciate fandom. Think about all the fest and stories that already integrate art and stories and how it's not a big deal. Fandom is awesome. That is all.

Fantastic photos Diana posted of the Glee cast on Tumblr.

TNT renewed Southland: Hooray! I know it's old news now but I did want to note my pleasure at more of this show being around.

Okay Criminal Minds kind of broke me tonight. Oh, Hotch!

I've got a question about it, so if anyone watched it, please drop a comment.



( question about Criminal Minds tonight//spoilery )






Glee--
I enjoyed it. Imagine was rather sweet (though I didn't start crying), my favorite was actually True Colors. I'm loving the more ensemble vibe.

( bulleted commentary about tonight's episode )