I will die on the hill that Julie and the phantoms went about the act of creating a gay character so flawlessly. When you first found out he was gay it was just acknowledged and then left alone until he was given a love interest. His sexuality wasn’t made to be a big deal or constantly talked about but rather something normal (which it is). And they didn’t try to make him based off of a stereotype. They created the character and then added him simply liking boys. I feel like in lots of shows they make being gay like it’s own personality so characters don’t have a fully formed personality with likes or dislikes but Alex does.
first vs last appearances
the core four
Putting yourself out there more in 2019
Putting real time into some of your serious passions year round
Making the effort to sustain your relationships with people you care about
Achieving your definition of success in as many areas of your life as you can in 2019
Spider-Man has always been my favorite Marvel character because every iteration of spidey has given me a sense of my only real limitations being self imposed ones. “Into the Spider-Verse” really captured this feeling and I’m so glad everyone got to see the energy of these characters and we’re carrying this energy into 2019 because anyone can wear the mask!
Petition for Lucy Punch to go to next year’s MET Gala in character as Esmé Squalor
Chloe: *mocking tone* oh look at me! Im Marinette! Im attractive and talented and everyone likes me!
Marinette: um-what–
Chloe: I HAVE A GOOD TASTE OF CLOTHING AND IM A GOOD SUPPORT FOR MY FRIENDS!
Marinette: *confused* i dont know if i should be insulted or complemented
I really enjoy all the actor AUs that I see for anime and cartoon shows. So I thought I'd make one for miraculous. It's probably been done before but🤷♀️
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me after projecting my entire self onto a fictional character
This is one amazing movie. Everything was done right, the animation was used to full advatage, the music, the characters, the plot and the storytelling - everything was great, if not completly original, but done in a fresh, dynamic and sincere way.
Once again it gets proven that the main character doesn’t have to be ordinary to be relatable or interesting. Miles Morales is not another plain, socially awkward guy. No, quite the opposite, he is cool, carefree and confident, has friends, good grades and always a smart joke to offer. He has some quarrels with his parents - but nothing extreme, they love each other very much - just that natural little disparaty between parents pushing thier child to make something of himself and the child just trying to find who he wants to be. It’s relatable to youngsters, but not so overdone yet to be preachy.
The movie makes an intersting point by showing how parents don’t have to be absent or outright extreme abusers to still make for an engaging influence for their children and how even the best intensions and love don’t make relationships without conflict or strain. Miles’s parents have an actual role in the movie and actually have some meanigful and moving moments.
The characters are plastic, likeable and well-written, acting logical and with understandable motives, flaws and charisma. Mainly Miles is a smart kid doing his best, coming off free and easy, trying to find his way.
There is uncle Aaron, who without the immediate concern and responsibily of a parent takes the role of a relaxing, charismatic and casual confidant to Miles and later gets and interesing shady plot twist.
Then we have Peter B. Parker an older version of the typical Spiderman, with a future that took a surprisingly realistic bleak turn. But don’t be fooled, despite the rugged and a bit neglected appearence, he is still the capable hero we know, with experience and abilities you can count on. His start as a teacher is a bit ruff, but he learns step by step, not only winning the sympathy of the audience but also a rewarding development of his student.
Next we have Gwen, a pretty action girl, taking her superhero role with style and spark. This is not a love story by any stretch, but her presence is powerful and makes for a nice dynamic with Miles.
All Spidermans have their own distinguished tone and make for a solid, funny and powerful group. Their protectivness towards Miles as the latest Spidey, who still has lots to learn, without derogating his importance is sweet. Their respective fashion, fighting style, personalities and quirks prove great attention to detail and make the ride that much more lively.
It’s also a great origin story for our main hero, since he has the abilities and the brains, but still needs to belive in himself. This doesn’t sound as a very original conflict, but it’s conveyed very emotionally. Miles faces his challanges with realistic fear and beginner’s incompetence, but still comes off as a strong, determined and moral boy. He struggles, he falls, but he cares and learns - this process is portrayed masterfully in the movie and the final, where Miles accepts all the lessons and finds his inner balance and belief in himself, is that much more satisfying.
Miles is an incredibly well written character. It’s gratifying to see him not being a meek weakling just to have a bigger contrast for his growth at the end. Miles is cheeky and smart, obviously talented and intelligent with a loving family, but still has enough room to grow, enough obstacles to overcome and enough of the world’s and society’s as well as personal problems to face. Yet he manages to be very approachable, representing modern teenagers and circumstances in a playful and compellig way, making the movie a fantastic experience.
Yeah maybe I am too old to be watching kids’ shows but many shows made for adults rely on sex and shock value for ratings whereas kids’ shows have to rely on things like artistry, plot, characters, world building, and teaching moral lessons so I don’t think you have a right to judge me
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