The Second Star to the Right

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Hey Jude - Illustrated Lyrics by Stefano Agabio

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I actually started tearing up while watching this. The cinematography is so great, the sets have this palpable sense of decay, and the costumes, while different from the stage production, work so well for these characters/actors. 

Of course, I still wonder what this film could have been like if the cast consisted mostly of lesser-known actors with strong theatrical backgrounds instead. Would it have been better? (Possibly.) Would it have been different? (DEFINITELY.)

However, I really don’t understand a lot of the criticism being thrown Anne Hathaway’s way after this. I am biased to like her because she’s sort of my older, prettier doppelganger, but I don’t see anything to get up in arms about regarding her vocal performance. It’s not belting, but one of belting’s major functions in theater is to project the voice out so that the entire audience can hear, even if they’re up in the nosebleeds. With film, this isn’t a concern because the sound is not being projected at the viewer from one point via one person but rather from multiple points surrounding the viewer via many powerful speakers.

However, by listening to her voice in combination with her appearance, you can see that this is also a different acting choice on Anne (and probably Tom Hooper’s) part: while Fantine is often portrayed as broken but still defiant, this Fantine is completely shattered and has basically given up all hope for any future happiness. It wouldn’t make sense for her to belt when the character is in this state: belting signifies strength, and Fantine here has none. If taken as a purely vocal performance, then, it is not as aggressive as Fantine is usually played. If considered with the intense ACTING that is definitely taking place during this live on-set performance, then it is perfectly suited to this portrayal of the reaction the character would be having to their situation in life.

And now that rant is over with, I just want to reiterate about how BLOODY EXCITED I AM for this movie OMG OMG OMG. If the promotional material continues to be this exciting, my brain will probably explode before we even reach December. ASDFGHJKL I CAN HAS LES MIS MOVIE NOW PLEASE?

“Looking at Tony and Bruce’s outfits at the end of the movie, I’m just gonna put this out there: Bruce is wearing Tony’s clothes. They’re about the same size and build, Bruce’ outfit is way snazzier than his usual style, and we already know that Tony practically asked Bruce to move in with him the day they met. Tony loaned him an outfit from his no-doubt gargantuan Stark closet because they’re Science Bros now, plus Bruce’s only other clothes were reduced to a pair of torn short-shorts when he Hulked out. Also, Tony knows that this is Bruce’s first (positive) interaction with the press, and if there’s anything Tony Stark’s good at, it’s putting on a show.”

— Hello Tailor: “Costumes and Characters of The Avengers”.

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Now life has killed the dream I dreamed

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Kittens rescued by US Marines in Afghanistan

Yes this can absolutely be on my blog on Memorial Day.

oh ohhhh ;_;

i just squeaked “i’m gonna cry” and now im tearing up oh ym god

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One time, Gatsby punched me in the face. It was awesome.

One time he met Warren G. Harding on a train, and he told him he was pretty. 

I hear he does car commercials… In West Egg.

I hear his self-esteem’s insured for 20 dollars.

I hear his shirts are so beautiful… People cry over them.

Yeah, Gatsby is hot. I think he might be hotter than Regina George.

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DOCTOR WHO MEME:
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