Found this highly interesting video on why the bees are dying which reminded me of a fictional character with a peculiar interest in bees. Sherlock Holmes. Which also means Conan Doyle was interested in bees. Bees are a critical part of our ecosystem and as we use more inorganic fertilizers and chemicals, bees are unable to adapt themselves as we are practically leaving them towards starvation.
Bees are dying and in some way or the other even our planet.
Black Widow from the movie in her reflective role. Pic credit – Nerdist
Hulk and his transformation is epic. Image credit – Firstpost
Pigs have wings is by far the best Wodehouse book I can recommend right now. I say right now as there remain tons of his other books which I need to finish. The doodle is inspired by the title that has the shy 60-year-old Lord Emsworth and his prized possession the award-winning pig. If you haven’t read Wodehouse, then you’re in for a jovial ride.
In the world of Batman lovers its easy to give Superman a pass. But the big guy sure is the tough one and hard to ignore. That’s why a movie showcasing high octane action sequences which kicks some serious butts in 4 new versions of Superman is sure to get your attention.
I watched the Death of Superman, the previous outing where the last Kryptonian dies, but couldn’t shed a tear though marveled at the choreography of the action sequence, and the chemistry between the JL team. But all that changed after I watched the concluding movie, the Reign of Superman.
It also happens that my first DC Animated movie in 2019 is the Reign of Superman and well hello, colour me impressed!
Without giving out the plot line much, the movie takes off after six months of Superman’s death. As the people of Metropolis and the world get used to the death of their hero, four new versions of Superman with different personalities and fighting styles emerge bringing chaos to the city. What follows is the unlocking of this particular mystery as we the audience witness the spawning of 4 different characters in one hell of an entertaining movie.
DC animated movies tend to be intense and this one is no different. Hollywood people take note, you don’t just need a colour palette to bring the somber mood, you need hardcore emotions and gut-wrenching plot lines to make your audiences give a damn. Reign of Superman has some serious death count and doesn’t cringe in showing blood. And that’s good. It’s an intense movie even as its bright colour palette blends between the moods of cheeriness and the sordidness. I’ll say give this one a watch.
I watched Aquaman and I liked it.
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Image source – Mashable
TLDR – Too Long Didn’t Read
I enjoyed it! And DC is trying to get back into the game with full might. If we compare it with Marvel, then it is not a fair fight. And why we must do that you may ask, and the reason is that it tries to ape the competitor which honestly takes away the authenticity and essence of the character methinks. DC is serious, let’s just work with that, please.
That smirk. Image source – io9.gizmodo.com
Look at those Tats! Image source – Nerdist
The origin story is way better compared to Aquaman portrayal in the previous outing. He was way too goofy in Justice League which honestly didn’t work for the character and it didn’t work for me. I know they are going for funnier Aquaman but… meh. Compared to Aquaman’s first outing in Justice League the origin story wins hands down. It’s clever and CGI looks good. It also tries VERY hard to be funny which is also my major grouse against the movie that otherwise shines through.
The twinkle in the eye. Image source – The wrap
Acting wise I’ll say I became a fan of Jason Momoa’s body art. His entry in the movie is one of the best I have seen in a long time. That smoldering look, with wavy colored hair and bouncy curls, I can watch it again. But that’s where the admiration stops, mostly.
Image source – YouTube
Jason Momoa can act, but his character is made funny for the heck of it. It has been implied he has anger issues but the scene showing his hot temperament is missing and honestly, I found him to be a 30 something fella with arrogance and a throwback to the teenage rebellion days which is also how most of the jokes are designed around the character. Yeah some may find it funny, but those will be only hormonal teenagers, and maybe the makers want to get money spending audience ( like adults) to enjoy the movie too, you know. Thor’s last outing was smashing, and that’s what the makers of Aquaman were aiming for methinks. I think they fell short in that department. It’s slightly amusing, the antics of Arthur/ Aquaman and that’s about it.
He is wasted as a good guy! Image source – WhatCulture.com
I found William Dafoe terribly underused. His on-screen creepiness persona needs to be exploited people, I mean what made the makers zero down on him as the mentor? I want him to play the terrifying crusader like a character that chills you to the bone because that man can play it like a boss. But here we are where we find him miscast as a mentorish character to guide the Aquaman and I’m like okay, alright fine.
How can two good-looking people have zero chemistry? Image source – The San Francisco Examiner
Then we have Mera, the ballsy heroine who means business and love interest for Arthur/Aquaman. She’s, of course, is the assertive one and is way too one dimensional for my taste. Yeah we get it she’s tough as nails, now show me another shade of her, please. Yea you guessed it right, their chemistry lacked heat. Amber Heard is prettiest, and Jason Momoa is whoa but together they lacks charisma, witticism and the adorable quality that makes couple popular. The makers did try to replicate cute interactions but weren’t able to harness them in the movie in the right proportions.
Image source – i09 – Gizmodo
If you think Aquaman can salvage the DC universe then LOL no. Wonder Women did it in its own way because of plot-driven original story where the lead protagonist is equally smashing and shows a new world in bright light, but in case of Aquaman, it has too many holes for me to give it two thumbs up. Okay, you might think this is the part where I hate the movie, but NO there are some gems!
She’s gorgeous in the movie. Image source – Comic Book.
Nicole Kidman. Enough said. She shines in the little time she got. She’s so graceful why isn’t she making more movies? Oh boy, does she kicks ass in the movie! I was all like whoa, wait what is happening! The action scene with her, in the beginning, was amazing totally worth a second watch just for her.
That dewy look can be achieved after kicking ass of a few assailants. Image source – Heroic Hollywood
Also the scene when she meets Arthur for the first time, well THAT is the chemistry I’m talking about. Make a movie with these two titans and you got my complete attention. Kidman plays mother to Arthur but they both look so good together that you want them to stay there a little longer. Maybe play a couple, no no DEFINITELY play a couple in love.
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Image source – Polygon Also not menacing enough
Orm doesn’t look younger than Arthur!! How Patrick Wilson is playing his younger brother lord only knows. He isn’t really cold killer too. He only kills because a villain is supposed to kill someone. And that too, right in the climax. I’m waiting like when is he actually gonna do what villains do, you know. I like my villains as cold-blooded murderers, instead, Orm not only has a valid point to declare war on the surface dwellers, his presence is not strong enough compared to other stalwarts. In the end, I enjoyed the climax where at least he tries to take charge.
Image source – The Wrap
I found it Black Manta unnecessary in the movie. The story arc for black manta seemed way too forced and I realized that if you remove the character from the movie, it has NO influence in the entire movie progression. It’s such a huge waste. Also the character I found it underdeveloped.
This scene was funny. Image source – Themarysue.com
Now don’t throw the comic book at me people, you are better than that, my point being that Black Manta looks way too sleek and awesome to be reduced as a henchman with no proper conclusion to the character. It’s also one of the bigger disappointments in the story.
Just a cool Aquaman thought to share here. And DC decided to make the movie funny, sigh. Image source – DC comics
These are some detailed ranting of the movie, but in all Aquaman deserves a one time watch. Two-time watch if you’re a fan of Nicole Kidman. And Jason Mamoa’s tats.
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The world is better when words are sharper than the edge of the sword
and our blade of peace cuts through the hatred of a war
When the lightning strikes, its blinding bright, thunder gods smile and
our worlds collide,
to form a union that’s reckless and blistering with million stars
as harmonium and electronica playing in the back, the flute is spinning some soulful tunes blasting in full volume
slaying the world, and mending our broken scars.
Blink and you will miss it
The stage set to stagger your world
The home never to return
The life worth of abuse and torment
The blackhole of my existence
Blink and you will know
What life worth fighting for is over
What words mean when your spirit dies
What dialog is necessary
What living world is torture and a lie
Blink and you will despise
My mirror and your reflection
My music and your attention
My champange and your glass
My hate and your soul
Blink and you will miss it
The stage set to stagger your world
The home never to return
The life worth of abuse and torment
The blackhole of my existence
Blink and you will know
What life worth fighting for is over
What words mean when your spirit dies
What dialog is necessary
What living world is torture and a lie
Blink and you will despise
My mirror and your reflection
My music and your attention
My champagne and your glass
My hate and your soul
Image link – wallup.net
The earth one day will swallow you whole
When the first rains will mock your existence
and death will linger on your bed sheets and sofa
and even as you run away from the freshly cut grass
that run it’s smooth tips on your feet, you’ll never remain at peace
while your friends romanticize the first rain with ecstacy
you know your ancestors are shedding their tears
because they know
the pleasant smell of petrichor is out to get you whole
and eat your soul.
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Makeup is an art. It’s an expression which uses several techniques to enhance and capitalize on your best feature. Ask anyone, a winged eyeliner with a perfect curve is a triumph worth boasting about while lip liner is the secret to make your lips with no smudging. Did I even mention about the light as air foundation which covers your blemishes like an invisible cloak? Or how can I forget the power of those brown things which chisels your face like a Greek God or Goddess! Makeup is an exquisite art which requires like any other art, loads of practice and patience.
I don’t use makeup.
I am lazy as a slob because getting out of bed is sometimes an effort.
I love colours and drawing, and doodling so it shouldn’t be a surprise I like makeup, just I don’t like it on my face, because I will be so consious of it, and now that I have lived long without using it, it would feel a bit alien. I still love lipstick, and I dream of having a pouty sparkling pink bring magic to my tulip-y lips, crimson red adorn for my smoldering lips and gothic black decorate and dramatize my lips, but later more on that, because I will digress a little on a problem. Or rather the problem I have with make up.
Yeah testing on animal is a big issue for me so I scout only for non tested products which is Lotus, New York and Chambor (still need more reference for this)
My problem…
Let me rephrase it, my BIGGEST problem is the way make up is depicted in ads. It is such a putoff.
The ads make me feel horrible and miserable for not using their products. Make me think as dull and uninteresting because their ads are packed with excitement and crazy fluff stuff. Why I’m ranting?
Because I can’t even watch a song/video without these terrible ads pickpocketing whatever little confidence I have. And here I was because I just wanted to listen to some songs. I hate you, ad people.
But really ad people you guys have taken over the internet. Stop.
