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Post by alohaTHOR on Jan 18, 2016 23:19:05 GMT -5
I want so much to like this show but the dialogue is killing me. For example, when Clary was speaking to Jace after he rescued her in the first episode - she was asking for his help to find her mother and he says something along the lines of, "I'm the only hope you've got." She responds: "I don't even know you." And this is only one example. For the most part it's bearable but I'm not sure if I can last a whole season of it.
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Post by alohaTHOR on Nov 22, 2015 4:51:11 GMT -5
Any new information about this movie? The last screening was a few days ago according to the movie's website but I haven't been able to find anything else about it. Yes, they tweeted some more info What, next June? Ahh, I'll have to wait for so long!
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Post by alohaTHOR on Nov 21, 2015 21:33:20 GMT -5
Those People - trailer: ETA: this movie now has distribution! Wolfe Releasing has just announced its acquisition of "Those People," the debut feature from Joey Kuhn about an Upper East Side gay love triangle. The film will to screen at the NewFest New York LGBT Film Festival this weekend after having its world premiere at the Seattle International Film Festival. The movie also earned the audience award for Best First U.S. feature at Outfest.www.indiewire.com/article/wolfe-releasing-acquires-gay-love-triangle-drama-those-people-2015102Bumping this so everyone can see. This is certainly a movie that I'm looking forward to Any new information about this movie? The last screening was a few days ago according to the movie's website but I haven't been able to find anything else about it.
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Post by alohaTHOR on Nov 13, 2015 3:00:06 GMT -5
Am I the only one (pleasantly) surprised with the kiss? I thought Simon and Elias hated each other! I thought they came to an understanding after Simon told Elias the truth about Gaza (or part of the truth at least) but I totally didn't see a kiss coming. It was a nice surprise but hopefully they will get more into their relationship as to what the kiss meant or if it was a one-time parting gift on Simon's account.
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Post by alohaTHOR on Nov 9, 2015 15:06:47 GMT -5
I'm hoping this means that pretend-gay Simon is actually bisexual. And since Elias is still going to show up for the rest of the season I hope that Simon will explore his sexuality with Elias. And from what I can tell about present day, Simon isn't together with Nimah/Raina (I can't remember which one Simon had a "relationship" with) so maybe there's hope for Elias and Simon? What's their ship name? Elimon?
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Post by alohaTHOR on Nov 9, 2015 1:10:01 GMT -5
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Post by alohaTHOR on Oct 28, 2015 20:57:15 GMT -5
Here's another sneak peak at Shadow Hunters.
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Post by alohaTHOR on Oct 26, 2015 12:05:27 GMT -5
I like part 2's song but I like part 1's music video the best.
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Post by alohaTHOR on Oct 26, 2015 4:49:58 GMT -5
I both love it and hate it.
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Post by alohaTHOR on Oct 18, 2015 6:09:48 GMT -5
Wow... I never would have expected a movie about this.
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Post by alohaTHOR on Oct 5, 2015 22:34:40 GMT -5
New character Wade is bisexual and he's cute -
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Post by alohaTHOR on Oct 5, 2015 14:35:53 GMT -5
After the new episode there's at least one positive thing to take from this: Simon probably didn't do it, or else Alex wouldn't trust him, right? But from the looks of it he didn't make the FBI either. And it seems as if he is falling for Raina(?). I wonder if there's anything to that or if he's just figured out they are twins and he's intrigued by them.
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Post by alohaTHOR on Oct 4, 2015 21:47:55 GMT -5
Rick Cosnett was adorable in tonight's episode of Quantico. "I like poking holes into stuff." <33
And of course, there's more shenanigans from Simon.
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Post by alohaTHOR on Oct 2, 2015 2:41:22 GMT -5
So, I've recently read a book that I normally wouldn't have ever thought to. It's called A Poet of the Invisible World by Michael Golding. It hasn't officially come out yet, the release date is sometime later this month but I'd recommend it to anyone and everyone if they are interested in the magic-realism genre. Anyway, let's dive into the review:
Synopsis: Nouri is a boy born in 14th century Persia but he is no ordinary boy. He is born with four ears. Afraid that her son would meet his demise in their small village, Nouri's mother flees with him in which he ends up in the hands of a crippled dervish (a member of a Sufi order - an Islamic relgious order). There, he becomes aware of his affinity to the spiritual world and his talent for writing poetry. He also begins his spiritual journey there and along the way, Nouri is met with many obstacles and transformations, getting lost and finding himself many times before his journey ends.
Rating: 4 / 5
The book had a rocky start for me. I am not religious in any way or form so in Part One of the book, it was a barrage of information on the Muslims' way of life in the lodge and their cultural beliefs - it was a bit overwhelming to be learning so much because I had never participated in anything like it. I had no experiences or knowledge to build on. But it quickly picked up pace near the end of Part One and the beginning of Part Two. Nouri is an interesting character in that he has four ears and he is also gay. The time the story takes place affects both of those qualities in him and obviously makes him struggle a bit along with a variety of adversities he comes to face. There are so many times that he loses his way that it's easy to root for him to find his path again. And despite being seen as a spiritual prodigy of sorts, he is very human, humble with much humility. He's a bit odd but he does his own thing yet is so curious about the spiritual world and about love. Anyway, the novel was quite a surprise in that I found myself turning page after page. It was well written and it even had me tearing up at the end.
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Post by alohaTHOR on Oct 1, 2015 15:21:11 GMT -5
Akron trailer:Front Cover trailer: Akron interests me but I'm not quite sold on Front Cover. The acting seems a bit stiff.
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Post by alohaTHOR on Sept 28, 2015 15:21:34 GMT -5
Some random thoughts about the premiere: The lead actress is very weak, she can't act. The show did well in portraying everyone as shady with several layers. You know you can't trust anyone. That said, I'm sad to see Brian J. Smith gone already. I like him as an actor, and would have liked to see more of him, oh well.. I guess I'll have to wait until Sense8 comes back. Now for the gay character.. I have a really bad, and I mean AWFUL feeling about this. Since when does a gay guy not have sex with his boyfriends? My worst fear is that Simon isn't really gay. Just think about it.. the way he acts.. like he says he's gay every moment and doesn't hide, he's open and proud. Which I guess is not bad in itself, but it's just way too OTT. Like...it's all an act, like Simon is playing a character. My guess is that the gay thing is just a front. He's not really gay. The writers realized how offensive it would be to have a character pretend to be gay, so they added a recurring gay FBI agent as an apology (Elias Harper, played by Rick Cosnett), in order not to piss of the gay viewers. The show in itself is just not very good. It's not the worst I've seen, but not the best either. I'll give it a few more episodes, but like I said I have a really bad feeling about Simon. Oh well.. at least Rick Cosnett is back on tv. I'll definitely tune in to see him. I agree with everything you said and I was getting that feeling about Simon as well. It does seem like he's just playing a character by saying he is gay but I hope that he really is unsure about his sexuality and Cosnett's character will help him realize this - or that he actually is gay. (And the coffee guy was pretty cute!) I was also surprised that Smith's character had such a short lifespan. I guess that was why it was hard for me to find information about his character.
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Post by alohaTHOR on Sept 26, 2015 17:04:16 GMT -5
I finally saw Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List. I liked it. It wasn't perfect by any means. The story is kinda clichéd. But it was still well done. Ely and his love interest had great chemistry, and it was nice to see some character growth during the movie. I'd definitely recommend it! I thought it was cute but there wasn't enough focus on Ely as much as I wanted there to be. Seeing how he and Naomi were the main characters but she got about twice the screen time as he did. Also, I would have loved to see more interaction with Ely and Bruce. With the exception of a few fleeting tender moments together, not much of their relationship was shown.
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Post by alohaTHOR on Sept 24, 2015 5:17:55 GMT -5
Hey guys, I'm back with another review. I just finished this book and it was simply amazing. Beneath the Stain by Amy Lane Synopsis: Mackey Sanders and his brothers live in a shit hole of a town and they can't wait to get out. So when the opportunity comes knocking with a contract for their band Outbreak Monkey, they are ecstatic. That is until they find out one of their own won't be coming with them and it might just break Mackey. Travis Ford didn't know what he was getting into when he accepted the position of managing Outbreak Monkey. He didn't expect the band to be full of snot nosed kids with the tendencies to fuck anything that moves and blow coke at any given moment and he certainly didn't expect to fall for the snarky and charming lead vocal, Mackey Sanders. But after finding out about all of Mackey's baggage, straight-laced Trav doesn't know if he will survive the fall. Rating: 4.5 / 5I've always been drawn to books with musical elements to them, so Beneath the Stain quickly became a must-read for me and I was not disappointed. The songs that Mackey writes are filled with so much heart, soul, and pain that I wish I could hear them being sung. It was a nice touch that Mackey sometimes could not find the words to say but would instead write songs for what he meant. In saying that, Lane does a fantastic job in creating the characters and building the bonds and relationships between them. My favorite characters outside Mackey and Trav are Jefferson and Stevie (or as everyone else calls them: the Twins). It's so easy to see how much these brothers (and friends) have gone through and how much they love and support each other because they grew up in a place where they only had each other. The only reason this book didn't get a higher rating is because of this minor (not so minor) issue I had with Mackey and Trav's relationship. Just one singular part near the end in which sort of gave me a what-the-f*ck face. I really do recommend this book, though be warned - it's an emotional roller coaster filled with sex, drugs, first loves, heartbreak, and growing up.
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Post by alohaTHOR on Sept 18, 2015 17:26:30 GMT -5
So, I've been really bored lately... school is school, ya know... and the next book on my reading agenda has not arrived yet, Collide by J.R. Lenk. When will you come D:< Anyway, I noticed that I never really did reviews on the Something Like series (or as some people know them as, the Seasons series). So all aboard the Something Like train cuz here they come. Now I might be biased since this has become my favorite book series since reading them but... here goes. These will contain minor spoilers so be warned.Something Like Summer by Jay Bell Synopsis: Something Like Summer is the heartwarming and tear-jerking tale of a love between two boys over the course of more than a decade. There is Benjamin (Ben) Bentley, a talented singer and the only out student at his high school, and Tim Wyman, the tall, dark, and handsome jock that just transferred, not to mention the perfect fantasy. Brought together by certain events, the two fall passionately in love but their relationship is tested when Tim's fears get the better of him. Review: 4.25 / 5 This is the beginning of my downfall. Something Like Summer is the book that started the series and centers around the main character Ben Bentley. He is arguably the most important character throughout the series, and in my opinion, the strongest. He is compassionate, caring, cute, adorable, loving, sexy, funny, just an all-around great guy. He can be unbelievably ridiculous at times, often running with his emotions but who hasn't been guilty of that? He is young and makes mistakes but he is also wise enough to know never to make them again. He grows throughout the book and it is a pleasure to watch. Anyway, this is a great book. Definitely should be read first. Something Like Winter Synopsis: Something Like Winter is the second in the series and focuses on the main character Tim Wyman. In this book, we get Tim's side of the story along with what happens to him during the time jump. Review: 4 / 5 To be honest, when first reading Something Like Summer, Tim was probably my least favorite character. Having read Winter my mind was changed. I wasn't jumping out of my seat or proclaiming my love for Tim or anything of that sort but I understood him better. There were so many things I couldn't overlook in Summer but after finding out the reasons and motivations of Tim's actions, the romantic in me gave in. Tim earned a spot in my heart. Read this after Summer! It grazes over events that took place in Summer but also goes into ones we didn't get to in Summer. Something Like Autumn Synopsis: Here is the last third of Summer's trio, a book featuring (my favorite character) Jace Holden. In Autumn, we learn of Jace's past and then dive into his relationship with Ben, which wasn't so strongly discussed in Something Like Summer. Review: 4.5 / 5 Of the three books so far, this one made me the most emotional. I don't want to give away why but I still cry every single time I read it. As I said in the synopsis, Autumn begins when Jace is still a teenager. Jace definitely has the most tragic past of the three and it warms your heart when he finds happiness. My heart is aching just thinking about it so I will just leave it at that. Jace <3 Something Like Spring Synopsis: Spring introduces a new character in the form of Jason Grant. At the beginning of the book, Jason is 15 years old and in the foster care system. He has been so for a few years now, never really fitting in anywhere, and wanting to go back to his mother even though she is no longer alive. After another failed attempt at a home he actually wants to stay at, Jason gives up his search for a home and tries living on his own. After unsuccessfully do so, he contacts his old case worker Michelle Trout (Jace's sister) and she sets him up to live with Ben and Tim. Review: 4.75 / 5 This is by far my favorite book of the series. I really responded and related to Jason and felt his pain. For so long he was dealt bad cards and it was nice to see that although discouraged, he was willing to try to find happiness. I would say that all the books are about love. First loves, true love, the type that never goes away, whether it is a lover, friend, or family. This book in particular does so in the family aspect which is really heartwarming. It dives into the lives of Ben and Tim after the events of Summer/Winter/Autumn and they really are too cute. I enjoyed every moment they spent together with Jason and the ending is just magical. There are a lot of parallels between Jason's relationship with Caesar and William and Ben's relationship with Jace and Tim, which was a nice touch. There is so much we get to see in Spring that ties up loose ends and it is just... ahh.. I cry every time I read this book too. Something Like LightingSynopsis: In this book, we go back almost a year before the time Spring starts, with the book focusing on Kelly, the ex-boyfriend of William. Kelly is a star athlete, the fastest runner at his high school. His dream is to compete in the olympics one day. It just so happens he is preparing for a three-part marathon and William is the best swimmer. Each trading tips, the two begin to fall in love but find it difficult to stay in love when they are so different. After his dreams are crushed, he has become bitter and broken but with the help of Jason and a few others, Kelly finds his way back to the things he used to love. Review: 4 / 5 Okay, so you definitely should read Spring before this one. This is technically not of the Something Like series, it is the first in the Storm series but it is still in the same universe. As said, the book is focused on William's ex-boyfriend Kelly. In Spring, we don't find out much about him besides general information through William and their friends and he is painted horribly. He is gorgeous on the outside but on the inside? This book deals with the loss of dreams and finding new ones, with love in the mix of course. There is a book coming out this summer I believe, which will be told from the perspective of Kelly's love interest, so keep a look out for that. OVERALLJay Bell must have magical fingers or some elves that help him with his writing or something. His writing move me to tears, I feel anxious each time I read the books because they are each filled with heart wrenching moments. There aren't many authors that can get you so wrapped up in fictional characters' lives as Bell has so graciously done multiple times. Even in his other books (I've read a couple of his short stories and Kamikaze Boys) his skills shine through. Each character is so well written that you can't help but fall in love with them. Being books about gay teens/adults, there is a fare share of coming out but Bell never really puts emphasis on this. Coming out seems like a big deal but he brisks over it as if it were any simple matter, something that I like. He doesn't make it a big issue because it shouldn't be one. I don't know what else to say except that he is an amazing author and these books are amazing as well. You probably know this already but Something Like Summer is currently being made into a movie. It will be released sometime next year. Haha, yeah I know. I've been stalking their media pages since they started - hence my profile picture (I swear I used it before they changed their picture to it as well). I'm so excited!
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Post by alohaTHOR on Sept 16, 2015 1:42:41 GMT -5
Just a Bit Wrong by Alessandra Hazard
Synopsis: Golden boy in the public's eye, Tristan DuVal is anything but innocent and kind. Professional physiotherapist Zachary Hardaway immediately sees through this facade when he is hired to care for Tristan after he suffers an injury and although he finds Tristan difficult to deal with, he doesn't give up. Starting off rocky, Tristan and Zach find themselves in a world of trouble when they begin to lust after one another. But as their physical relationship turns into something more, Zach must decide what Tristan means to him as his wedding approaches.
Rating: 4.5 / 5
I absolutely loved this book. There wasn't one aspect I didn't like about it and I feel like Hazard is getting better and better in her storytelling. Tristan and Zach's hot-and-cold relationship had just the right amount of tenderness and hostility - they were so passionately antagonistic towards each other while not being able to resist the other. It was just <3. Definitely competes with Just a Bit Obsessed (Book #2) for my favorite of Hazard's.
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Post by alohaTHOR on Sept 6, 2015 18:59:29 GMT -5
I separated this post from my last because this one is a series. It's a series I read awhile back but recently re-read and it's called "Straight Guys" by Alessandra Hazard.
Book #1 - Just a Bit Twisted
Synopsis: Shawn Wyatt is well on his way to doomsville. He is penniless despite working two jobs, his grades are slipping and if he doesn't do something about it his scholarship will get pulled, and he barely has time to raise his two younger sisters. While trying to haggle a deal with his handsome yet heartless professor Derek Rutledge, Shawn gets an offer too tempting to refuse but finds himself at odds when he starts falling for Derek because for as long as he's known, Shawn has been straight.
Book #2 - Just a Bit Obsessed
Synopsis: Christian Ashford didn't know what he was thinking when he accepted Mila's offer at a threesome but just the thought of her hunky and gorgeous boyfriend, Alexander Sheldon, was enough to set him off. Unfortunate for him though, Alexander wants nothing to do with him but after an accidental kiss, Alexander finds himself craving Christian's touch - to the point of obsession.
Book #3 - Just a Bit Unhealthy
Synopsis: After years of being in love with rising football (soccer) star Gabriel DuVal, Jared Sheldon decides to call it quits and move back to the States, after all, Gabriel is in love with his girlfriend. But Gabriel also loves Jared. A love that runs so deep that he isn't willing to let go of Jared. But it isn't enough to simply be loved, Jared wants more, and it's something Gabriel can never give - or is it?
Book # 0.5
Synopsis: Sage can't believe he's going to prison. He isn't the hardened criminal type and he knows his pretty boy looks isn't exactly a good thing for him. But luckily, or not so luckily, his cellmate Xavier is willing to protect him but in exchange for his body. Without any other option, Sage accepts but is conflicted when he finds he wants Xavier just as much as Xavier wants him.
All these books are interconnected. Shawn (book 1) and Christian (book 2) are best friends and Alexander (book 2) and Jared (book 3) are cousins. I love that about books in a series - how they connect with one another! Anyway, all these books are very simple. There's a straight guy that falls in love with a not so straight guy.
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Post by alohaTHOR on Sept 6, 2015 18:25:11 GMT -5
Wow, it's been so long since I've posted a review ~ I've been busy doing nothing but let's restart this? I'll do some reviews on the memorable books I've read since I've last posted.
Him by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy
Synopsis: It's been four years since Ryan Wesley cut his best friend, Jamie Canning, out of his life but even time and distance couldn't stop him from loving Jamie. But when Ryan and Jamie meet again, all the feelings Ryan have tried to bury resurfaces and he finds himself incapable of letting Jamie walk out of his life again, but he has much more to worry about than Jamie's rejection. There's also the prospect of going pro in the NHL.
Rating: 4.5 / 5
I've always been a sucker for the OFY / GFY (out for you / gay for you) genre and so of course this book found its way to my kindle. The writing and the flow of the book is very easy to get sucked into, Jamie and Ryan are both easily lovable and their relationship is adorable. They make each other push past their limits and make each other better (and a crap ton crazier). Everything is better (imo) when the two main characters have a competitive/playful relationship. Needless to say, I loved the book.
Take My Picture by Giselle Ellis
Synopsis: Despite being thrown off by Jake Wyzchek's abnormal behavior, Aaron Bennet accepts his job offer. He didn't expect it to lead him the best five years of his life, even if he won't admit it. Basically inseparable, Aaron and Jake are put to the test when slowly but surely they realize their feelings for one another.
Rating: 4.5 / 5
I cried reading this. Maybe I'm just overemotional. I have a hate/love relationship with heart wrenching books like this one. From the get go, Aaron and Jake are perfect for each other in every single way. This point is backed by much evidence on more than one occasion in the book but they were both too stubborn and too much of idiots to realize it. They are my relationship goal - like seriously. To find someone who completely gets you like they do each other? <3
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Post by alohaTHOR on Sept 2, 2015 11:40:58 GMT -5
Eddie Redmayne is a truly terrific actor and his performance in The Danish Girl promises to be a real tear-jerker. I know there are already people out condemning the casting of a cisgendered actor in the title role but they really need to give Eddie a chance - I am confident he will do the role justice and then some. From the trailer alone, it looks like he is already doing a fantastic job. I've only seen a couple of his movies (Les Mis & Jupiter Ascending, I didn't particularly like his character in JA but it was a pretty bad film overall). And people need to get over these kind of things! Agh, so frustrating!
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Post by alohaTHOR on Sept 2, 2015 2:01:30 GMT -5
The Danish Girl: I can't wait to see this film. It looks amazing. Wow, this movie does look amazing! I will definitely be keeping tabs on it!
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Post by alohaTHOR on Aug 31, 2015 17:37:54 GMT -5
If you felt (like me) that you didn't get your fill of Tommy Knight playing gay Cal on Glue, make sure to check out his new short film Closets (which also stars Cucumber's Cel Spellman) where Tommy plays a 16-year-old gay kid in 1986 who finds himself transported 30 years into the future when his bedroom is occupied by another gay teen (Spellman) facing pretty similar issues in acceptance of his sexuality. Trailer: vimeo.com/129434873 Seems interesting.
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