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Alex Law (shallow grave) 12. What's a headcanon you have for this character?
Okay this is gonna be long-winded lol
So Alex tends to be talked about in the context of the movie during his present timeline but I don't see people talk about Alex post events.
I think Alex would become a shell of the man he was. He wouldn't still be loud, extroverted, and confident. That would all be left behind on the bloody kitchen floor. I think he would become paranoid, highly anxious, and ultimately reclusive. The people he loved and trusted most tried to /murder/ him. I don't see him bouncing back from that with his same bravado from the beginning of the movie.
What I really like about this headcanon is that he would realize he needs therapy. He needs to talk to /someone/. So, he joins a discussion group! And in a cruel twist of irony, he DOES end up meeting his new best friend/partner for his life there! đ
Genre: Comedy/Romance
Rating: PG-13
Director: Peyton Reed
Starring: Renée Zellweger, Ewan McGregor, Sarah Paulson, and David Hyde Pierce
Synopsis: Aspiring author, Barbara Novak, trades her small-town life for the Big Apple in order to promote her new book, "Down with Love." The book stirs up controversy with its message to help women achieve equality by saying no to love and yes to sex. When Catcher Block, resident playboy and New York's #1 journalist, is personally affected by this shift of the sexes, he plots to expose Barbara Novak as a fraud by getting her to fall in love with him.
Ewan Review: Ewan plays the character Catcher Block. Catcher is famous for being THE socialite of New York City. Women want him, men want to be him, and he's highly respected in his field as a journalist. Yes, life is perfect for him...until Barbara Novak shows up out of the blue and turns society on its head! His pride and reliance on the status quo can't bear to see this happen. So, he does what any logical man would do: wage a battle of the sexes! Ewan surprisingly speaks in his Scottish accent for this role! He also speaks in a southern accent which isn't any good, but I'm going to give him a pass this time because of the context. He has two shirtless scenes and LOTS of kissing scenes. I'm talking straight up making out, y'all. There are sex jokes galore and he gets to make his fair share of them. He doesn't have any sex scenes but he does have an implied erection scene. Lastly, he has a stellar song and dance number. His acting performance is incredible. I also just want to add that he is outlandishly handsome in this movie. I don't know how to explain it, especially because he's handsome in practically all his roles. He's a naturally handsome guy, but the way his attractiveness was amplified ten-fold in this movie did not go unnoticed by me. Please tell me if you understand what I'm talking about.
Screentime Percentage: Ewan is on screen for a grand total of 47/102 minutes making his SP 46%.
To Ewan or not to Ewan: Is the movie worth watching for Ewan in general? 1000% YES! Is it worth watching in general? Yes!
Where to Watch: "Down with Love" is available for rent on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and Google Play Movies and TV. You can watch it for free on soap2day.
Closing Thoughts: This movie is an homage to the sex comedies of the 1960s and is played out like one. It takes place in 1962 and the way it transports the audience back to that time is nothing short of fantastic! The costumes, editing, set design, manner of speech, soundtrack, everything down to the last detail was dripping in nostalgia and it was a blast! I feel the need to stress though that this is a SEX comedy. It's about sex. It's all the characters talk about, it's the driving force of the movie, and dirty jokes/sexual innuendos are the foundation of it. Just think it over before popping it in for family movie night.
For anyone who isn't able to use the link my moot sent this is what it was. SQUEEEE! đ„°
Fun fact about this blog: the "loyc" in my username stands for "Lipstick on Your Collar" which was Ewan's very first televised role!
Lipstick on Your Collar (1993)
Ewan Character Ask Game
Cole Ainsley (Zoe) + 1. Why do you like or dislike this character?
Oh Zoe was a Ewan movie that took me by surprise by just how much I enjoyed it. I love Ewanâs character in it! Cole feels deeply, is empathic, and is just so sad. I spend the whole movie just wanting to wrap him up in a hug and make him feel better. Heâs smart and his smile and the way his eyes light up when heâs excited is just too adorable. đ must protect at all costs
SOMEONE will advocate for you
Hey y'all, I'm back! I took a break that lasted longer than expected and it's finally time for me get back to it. This is Ewan's first movie of 1999.
Genre: Family/Sci-fi
Rating: PG
Director: George Lucas
Starring: Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Ahmed Best, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd
Movie Synopsis: "The Phantom Menace" is about two Jedi, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, who are sent on a simple diplomatic mission to help a planet in crisis. What they discover is a much larger conspiracy and that their enemy, The Sith, have finally resurfaced after 1,000 years. Aid for the Jedi comes from an unlikely ally, Anakin Skywalker, who is an enslaved child and believed by Qui-Gon to be the Chosen One who will bring balance to the Force.
Ewan Review: Ewan McGregor plays the character Obi-Wan Kenobi who is an Apprentice aka Padawan to his Master, Qui-Gon Jinn. Obi-Wan is near the end of his Apprenticeship and is a very calm, focused, and prepared Jedi learner. While his Master believes little Anakin is the Chosen One and will do anything, even go against their Council's orders, to train the boy, Obi-Wan is not convinced. During their mission, Obi-Wan must use all of his training to confront the Sith and help bring peace to the planet. Ewan speaks in what sounds like a British accent for this role. He doesn't have any love interests, kissing, or nude scenes. His role isn't very prominent so he doesn't do much. He goes swimming with his clothes on if that is important to you and he has a fight scene at the end of the movie which is spectacular. His acting is fine for the little he's given to do.
Screentime Percentage: Ewan is on screen for a grand total of 23/136 minutes making his SP 17%.
To Ewan or not to Ewan: Is the movie worth watching for Ewan content alone? Sigh...no. Wait! Before you crucify me, just please take off your nostalgia glasses for a second! This movie and version of Obi-Wan is as dear to my heart as it is to many fans. However, my absolute love for this character doesn't change the fact that the man is barely in the movie. When he is, it's very brief scenes where he tends to be standing quietly in the background. He also has minimal lines. Even Ewan himself has joked about how he was basically hired to just stand behind Liam Neeson. The bulk of his screentime happens in the last TEN minutes of the movie. Ewan being in this film is a plus, not the reason you should watch. So, I'm obliged to say that this isn't the Ewan content you're looking for (pun intended). Now, is the movie worth watching in general? Absolutely! It's such a fun time, the world building is incredible and don't get me started on the film score! Plus, the lightsaber duel at the end is one of the best fight sequences in the entire Star Wars series.
Where to Watch: You can watch The Phantom Menace if you are subscribed to Disney+. The movie is available for rent on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies & TV, or Fandango at Home. You can also pirate it on soap2day.
TRIGGER WARNING: In this review, I mention sexual violence because that is what this movie is about. I don't go into great detail. Still, if the topic of sexual violence/assault is triggering for you then this is your warning to scroll past.
Ewan McGregor's first project of 1995 was the pilot episode of British television series Kavanagh Q.C. titled "Nothing but the Truth." You might be asking yourself, "television series? I thought those were going to be excluded?" You're right and the reason I included this episode in our movie review list is because it has a runtime of an HOUR AND FORTY-ONE MINUTES. Where I come from, we call that a movie. The episode is also a standalone project, meaning that you don't need to watch the whole series or even an additional episode to finish the plot or understand the narrative. Everything you need to know for the episode happens in the episode.
A couple fun facts before we get started!
In this project, Ewan works alongside Geraldine James again. You might remember her from our previous review as the ex-jazz singer in "Doggin' Around." I thought that was cool! Here, she plays Eleanor Harker Q.C. (Queen's Counsel) who is the prosecutor attorney.
If you've ever heard Ewan say that he met his wife while working on a project, THIS is that project! This is where he met his first wife, Eve Mavrakis, who is credited as the Assistant Art Director. The episode aired January 3, 1995 and six months later they were wed.
Let's dive in!
Movie Review: "Nothing but the Truth" stars the late John Thaw as the titular Kavanagh Q.C. James Kavanagh is a senior barrister and arguably the best. While he couldn't be more adept at his job as a barrister, the same cannot be said for his job as a husband and father. The demands of these roles pull him in different directions and cause friction between him and his wife. The main plot is about an affluent young man accused of sexually assaulting the woman for whom he works. Naturally, it's a he said/she said situation. He claims that it was a consensual fling while she claims the opposite. The evidence corroborates both of their stories to an extent which makes it even harder to know who is being honest. As one of the best lawyers in Britain, Kavanagh is tasked with defending the accused. Unfortunately, defending a man accused of rape only creates more cracks in the foundation of his familial relationships. Armed with his intellect and belief in the inherent goodness of man, Kavanagh is determined to find nothing but the truth.
Ewan Review: Ewan plays the character David Armstrong who is our young man accused of sexual assault. He has a posh English accent and is incredibly soft-spoken. He also has a stutter which sounds a bit forced at times. This role is my absolute favorite for his long, silky, hair era! We get a few shots of it in the half-up/half-down style but for the majority of the film it's all down. They must have given him a full on blow out because that hair was thick, long, and luscious! His hair needed it's own acting credit. Ewan also showcases his acting skills really well in this role. I've felt for a long time that Ewan performs best in roles that require subtlety and he does a great job in this one. On a more critical note, even though he often plays characters who are depicted in a negative light, those stories tend to require you to suspend your disbelief. That is not the case with this movie. This is a serious topic and the movie handles it with the seriousness it deserves. If Ewan brings you comfort and you only engage with his more wholesome roles, then this might not be for you. There are no graphic depictions of sex in the movie but there is sexual audio twice and in the court scenes the characters go into detail about the incident.
Screentime Percentage (All numbers are rounded to the nearest whole number): Ewan is on screen for a grand total of 21/101 minutes making his SP 21%.
To Ewan or not to Ewan: Is this movie worth watching for Ewan content alone? Yes, even with the low percentage! Again, his hair is *chef's kiss* đ€. We get to see him sweaty and working in the dirt as well as dressed up in a three piece suit. There's also a brief makeout scene and shirtless scene. Is the movie worth watching in general? This is very difficult for me to say but my answer is no. My opinion is that the movie is /only/ worth watching for Ewan. If he wasn't in it or was in it even less then it'd be a skip for me. The premise is interesting but the movie can be slow in places. Also, maybe it's just because this was the pilot episode or the legal system being different in Britain, but there were significant issues not addressed in the court scenes that make the ending a little less satisfying. If you like crime shows, then you might like this regardless of the Ewan factor. But be warned, this is not a flashy, fast-paced drama like Law and Order SVU or Criminal Minds. It's an old, British, drama about an old lawyer.
Where to Watch: "Nothing but the Truth" is currently uploaded for free on YouTube through the channel "Ewan McGregor Vault". Just search "Kavanagh Q.C. Nothing But the Truth with Ewan McGregor". If you want to watch the full series, all episodes are also uploaded for free on a YouTube playlist through the channel "o p i u m 1". Just search "Kavanagh Qc".
Conclusion: "Nothing but the Truth" is a hidden gem in Ewan McGregor's career. Unlike other crime shows I've seen, this movie was unique in that there wasn't very much information the audience had that the characters didn't. You really have to pay attention, trust your gut, and hope the verdict is the right one. This also makes the movie great for rewatches because you'll start to notice things in the background that add to the story. I highly suggest watching this with another person because if you're like me, you're going to have a lot to talk about as the truth is revealed.
I'm very obsessed with my body. Unfortunately, not in the self-love way but the self-hate way.
Ewan McGregor, my favorite actor, is also my biggest trigger when it comes to micro analyzing my body. This sucks turds. Like, I'm afraid the solution is to just stop looking at Ewan, stop watching his movies, just act like he doesn't exist.
I'd rather be trampled to death by a herd of horses.
He makes me happy and I love being part of his fan base! Why in the world would I give that up?
But I don't want to constantly compare my body to someone else's either. I don't know what to do, honestly. I feel like I'm at a pivotal moment where I'm still clear-minded enough to recognize that I'm going down an unhealthy road. Which means that I can still change course before I'm consumed with dysregulated thinking. I just don't know what that looks like.
Movie: The Island (2005)
Character: Lincoln Six Echo/Reader
Synopsis: You bring Lincoln Six Echo with you to the dog pound and he has a grave misunderstanding of what the purpose of a pound is.
A/N: I absolutely adore this character and see myself in him a bit. Itâs a shame that he doesnât receive more love in fandom. This story took longer than I expected and evolved way beyond its initial idea. Still, it was super fun to write! Hope you enjoy!
Your eyes snap open from peaceful slumber. You could have sworn you heard scratching at your door like a mole trying to dig its way into your room. You contemplate investigating the sound but the bed covers lull you back to its warm embrace. Obviously a mole isnât trying to get into your room. The sound was probably just the remnants of a dream. You settle back down to rest and begin drifting off to dreamland when-
Whineee bark bark!
Okay, you definitely arenât dreaming and that definitely isnât a mole. You begrudgingly exit your bed to see the critter that found its way into your home. As you make your way to the door, you hear your housemate and friend, Lincoln Six Echo, urgently shushing, "Please be quiet, little one! My friend does not like being woken up so early."
You open the door and ask, âLincoln, what on earth is going on out here?â You catch Lincoln crouched with his back towards you halfway from your door trying to make a sneaky exit.
âUh-oh, too lateâ Lincoln says sheepishly. He slowly turns around and smiles proudly while holding out a small puppy cradled in his hands. âI have a new friend!â The puppy barked as if to confirm what Lincoln said as true.
âUh, where did you find a puppy, Lincoln?â You question. You love puppies but at this moment youâre worried that it might belong to someone missing their furry friend.
âHe found me! I went outside to take out the trash and he was sitting in front of the door. He kept following me and wanted to come inside so now we are friends!â The puppy interrupted Lincoln with a whine and squirmed wildly to get out of his grasp. Upon setting the pup down he immediately went to squat and your eyes widened in horror as you realized why he was so fussy.
âNONONO!â You cried out and picked up the pup mid poop to run outside where he continued his âbusinessâ. You rubbed your temple in exasperation. You loved Lincoln. You really did. But he somehow had an uncanny ability to bring chaos to your mundane life. The pup began sniffing around the yard and you cooed at him to get his attention. He bounded over to you and you scratched his tiny head. Lincoln sat next to you and you showed him how to gently pet the pup. The puppy seemed to enjoy all the attention and rolled over on his back with his tail wagging energetically. You then noticed that âheâ is actually a âshe.â
âLooks like your new friend is a girl.â you chuckle.
âReally? how do you know?â Lincoln asked with a puzzled expression.
âWell, uhh, you know- look, Iâll explain later just trust me on this.â
âOh, Okay! So, can we keep her?â
You scratch under the puppyâs chin. She has a stubby tail and is white with a brown spot on her back, a white muzzle, and brown face and ears with a white stripe between her eyes. You recognize her breed as a Jack Russell Terrier.
âFirst, we have to see if she belongs to anybody. Someone might be looking for her. You donât want to steal someoneâs friend, right?
"You turned and looked at him.
âNo, I donât want to do thatâ he said slowly. âBut, if no one is looking for her, then can we keep her?â he looked at you optimistically.
You didnât want to ruin his enthusiasm. Sure, puppies are cute and fun to play with but they are also a huge responsibility. However, it was difficult to tell him no considering the hardships he has faced. Plus, your heart was warmed seeing Lincoln be showered with puppy kisses. Maybe it would be helpful for him to learn how to take of something else. But is a puppy the right thing for such a task? You were already taking care of Lincoln and helping him get acclimated to life outside the Institute. Adding a puppy to the mix might be too much mental strain for him and financial strain for you. There was so much to contemplate and you didnât yet know how to explain all this to Lincoln. So, you decided to let him down gently when the time was right. For now, you give him a simple âIâll think about it.â Surely by tomorrow he will have found another new friend. You and Lincoln play with the pup outside for a bit and feed her some bits of leftover chicken before walking around the neighborhood asking if anyone was missing their dog. To your dismay (and Lincolnâs relief), no one had lost a Jack Russell puppy.
âYay we can keep her we can keep her!â Lincoln chanted triumphantly.
âHold on Lincoln, I said Iâd think about it. Besides, thereâs one more place we need to go. If thereâs any information on this pup, then itâll be at the dog pound.â
âWhatâs a dog pound?â Lincoln queried.
âItâs where lost dogs go so their owners can find them.â
âHuh, ok.â You could see Lincoln mulling over what you just told him. You expected him to ask another question until it seemed he decided against it with a quick shake of his head. You both got into your car with the puppy sitting in Lincolnâs lap and drove to the local pound. When you got there, the two of you went inside and walked to the front desk to talk to the receptionist.
âGood morning, how may I help you?â the receptionist greeted you both with a warm smile. She was wearing scrubs with puppies and kittens on them which seemed to put Lincoln a bit at ease.
âHelloâ you began, âmy friend here found this puppy in our yard earlier today. Weâve asked our neighbors if she belongs to them but weâve had no luck so far. I was wondering if anyone has called or come up here looking for a lost puppy?â
âIâm sorry, I havenât received any calls or heard anything about a lost puppy thus far. But, if youâd like, I can take her to the back and see if sheâs been chipped. If she has then we can pull up her ownerâs information and contact them right away.â
The receptionist finished explaining and held her hands out to Lincoln to take the pup. Lincoln protectively wrapped his arms tighter around the puppy and looked at you with worry in his eyes.
âCanât I go with her? What if she gets scared?â he asked.
âItâs okay, Lincoln.â you reassure him. âYou need to let the nice lady do her job so she can help us. She wonât be gone long.â this time, you hold your hands out. Lincoln sighed and relinquished the pup into your hands then you turned and passed her to the patient receptionist.
âDonât worry, sir. Iâll take good care of her and be back before you know it.â She flashed another smile then walked through the door behind her desk.
You patted Lincolnâs shoulder and gave him a soft smile. âHow about we take a look at the other dogs here while we wait?â you hoped that this would provide a nice distraction for Lincoln.
âThere are other dogs here?â Lincoln looked at you quizzically.
âYeah, remember, I told you that this is where lost dogs go. According to that sign up ahead theyâre just down the hallway.â You motion to Lincoln to follow you and begin walking down the hallway. The sound of dogs barking grew louder and you soon see the first of several metal gates that line the corridor on both sides. You walk up to an elderly golden retriever who lazily wags its tail and ambles toward the gate. You kneel down to let it sniff your hand. You were so focused on the dog that you didnât notice Lincoln frozen in place with a look of fear plastered on his face.
âWhy are they locked up? Who did this to them?â Lincolnâs voice is soft and quivering. Looking at these sweet animals, he was reminded of his life at the Institute and being locked away from the world. Even the metal bars preventing the clamoring dogs from being pet reminded him of the ever watchful guards telling him to âwatch his proximity.â
You look up at him with confusion written on your face. âTheyâre not locked up, Link. This is just for their and our safety. Trust me, the staff take very good care of them. You stand up to walk toward Lincoln and he takes a step back. âLincoln, whatâs wrong? What are you thinking about?â You were concerned for your friend. He doesnât talk much about his life at the Institute but sometimes when he has a nightmare or a panic attack over something that seems normal to you, he opens up a bit. You feel that this is one of those moments that he is being reminded of his past life. You just hope that he will confide in you so that you can put his fears to rest. Before he can answer, the receptionist peeks her head down the hall and calls to you both. You make a mental note to continue this conversation later and head back down the hall into the main entrance. You cross your fingers that the puppy has a home somewhere.
âSo I scanned this sweet girl and it doesnât look like sheâs registered to a home. Sounds to me like she was meant to be with you.â She looked at Lincoln and gave him a playful wink. She continued, âWould you like to be her forever home or would you rather leave her with us?â
âYes, weâll take her!â Lincoln thrust his arms out to take the puppy back when you step in front of him.
âActually, could you give us a minute to think it over, please?â you ask.
The lady nods and says, âIâll give you two some privacy. Iâll be back here whenever youâre ready.â and walked back through the door.
âHey! you said-â Lincoln starts but you interrupt him.
âI said Iâll THINK about it, Lincoln. That doesnât mean yes!â Lincoln lowers his head and you mentally kick yourself for your words coming out hasher than you wanted but you know itâs time to rip off the band-aid.
âListen, Lincolnâ you say with a softer tone, âI know you want this puppy very badly, but you donât understand how big of a responsibility they are. If you want a pet, Iâll get you one, but we need to start smaller than a dog.â you tenderly place your hand on his shoulder and hope he understands where youâre coming from. Instead, he catches you off guard with a question.
âWhat does chipped mean?â Lincoln slowly meets your eyes. âThe lady said that if puppy was chipped then they can contact her owner. What is a chip?â
Youâre a bit surprised at his question and why heâs thinking about that right now but answer slowly, âa chip is a very tiny tracker that is inserted under the skin of an animal. It contains their information like where they live and who to call if theyâre lost. Itâs for their safety.â
âJust like my tracker was for my safety?â Lincoln looked at you with a new resolve and wrapped his fingers around his wrist mimicking a bracelet. The one he and all the other clones were forced to wear so that their movements would always be under surveillance. The one that ensured no one ever escaped. The one that you removed when, just like this lost puppy, he wound up on your doorstep searching for a friend. Just as it dawns on you why he was so tense earlier and the significance of what you just explained to him, Lincoln exclaimed, âThis is just the Institute all over again! We canât leave her here! We have to help them before itâs too late!â and with that Lincoln burst through the receptionistâs door, ran to her, and snatched the puppy out of her hands. The poor woman could do nothing but shriek in surprise. Lincoln turned toward the entrance door to escape but something caught his eye: a big red lever on the wall beside the receptionistâs door that read âPull for Emergency.â Unfortunately for everyone, Lincoln couldât read, but he was hoping that this big red lever hidden behind the door was just what he needed to free his doggy friends. With one hand he cradled the puppy and with the other he pulled the lever.
You were taken aback by how quickly Lincoln moved to rescue his puppy friend. âLincoln, STOP! What are you doing?â you shouted! But it was like he couldnât hear you. As he ran back toward you, you saw him briefly hesitate while staring at the wall in front of him and then pull something. Immediately, alarms started blaring, lights flashing and the overhead sprinklers drenching you in water. Pandemonium ensued with the all dogs barking, jumping, and howling. The cold water seemed to snap the receptionist to her senses and she yelled âGET OUT OF MY BUILDING NOOOWWW!â
You and Lincoln bolt out of the building and jump into your car. You were so shocked at this turn of events that you couldnât even say anything until the puppy stood up on Lincolnâs lap and shook water everywhere. You slammed the brakes and yelled, âWhat on earth was that?! Are you crazy?!â
âI was j-just trying to f-f-free them!â He stuttered. The cold water soaking both of your clothes was taking its toll.
You took a deep breath to calm down and tried to see things from his perspective. âLincoln, they donât need to be freed. I know you see similarities between them and you but this is different. I would never bring this puppy or any animal to a place that is going to harm them. Besides, even if you were successful, now there would be hundreds of dogs running loose with nowhere to go, no food or water and most importantly, no way for their families to find them.â
âI g-g-guess I didnât think about that...Iâm s-sorry.â he apologized through chattering teeth.
You drove the rest of the way home in silence. When you parked the car in the driveway you paused before getting out and let out a chuckle, âI canât believe you pulled the fire alarm trying to break those dogs out.â
Lincoln timidly chuckled as well and within seconds you were both laughing uproariously till tears came out of your eyes. Or was that just water dripping from your hair onto your face? Either way, you wiped your face and turned to exit the car when Lincoln meekly asked, âSo, have you thought about it?â You turned to look at him and were met by four pairs of puppy dog eyes. You sighed.
How could you say no?
I like wondering what a Scarecrow music video would look like. Also, it's the last song I listened to on Spotify today đ
I think my top choice for a music video would be DESTROYA. I feel like Gerard would make it a big spectacle filled production like Welcome to the Black Parade but...neon or something lol
What's a song from Danger Days that you wish got a music video?
Scarecrow or an actual plot video of planetary if thatâs a possibility :3