Movie Prattle
Jun. 19th, 2023 10:35 amSo, I haven't done movie chatter in a while... I'll try not to dump any major spoilers, but there may be some. Thus, I'm putting it all behind the cut.
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Drabble Post - On the Off Chance (MCU)
Jan. 24th, 2019 10:11 amWelp, it's time to start posting the fanfic I wrote for ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
fandom_stocking. This one was for ![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
human_veil and comes out of the immediate reaction texts I traded with ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
mintysage after seeing the December trailer for "Avengers: Endgame" with Tony adrift in space.
( On the Off Chance (MCU) )
fandom_stocking. This one was for human_veil and comes out of the immediate reaction texts I traded with mintysage after seeing the December trailer for "Avengers: Endgame" with Tony adrift in space.( On the Off Chance (MCU) )
A completely random Halloween-ish fic inspired by a discussion with jordannamorgan about an idea she was toying with. It spawned this - hopefully not too similar - plotbunny of my own that latched on and wouldn't let up until I'd scribbled this down.
( They Pass By the Bridge and Me (Guardians of the Galaxy movieverse) )
jordannamorgan about an idea she was toying with. It spawned this - hopefully not too similar - plotbunny of my own that latched on and wouldn't let up until I'd scribbled this down. ( They Pass By the Bridge and Me (Guardians of the Galaxy movieverse) )
A Few Fanfic Recs
Jul. 21st, 2017 10:24 pmI read two of these months to over a year ago. But, the last one is new and reminded me that I should post some recommendations again.
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Fanfic Rec Time Again!
Mar. 11th, 2016 02:24 pmAs usual, I'm constantly reading fanfiction. So, here are some reviews on a few of my favorite recent(ish) completed stories.
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Otakon 2015: The Overview
Jul. 28th, 2015 11:11 pmSo, Otakon 2015. Aside from Thursday's technical difficulties, it was a good year. A really good year. The weather was absolutely perfect with no rain, and the temperatures were generally in the mid to upper 80's with a breeze most days. The convention was a ton of fun with great guests, and I found a crabcake that might be almost as good as Faidley's. Pappa's Restaurant (the Glen Burnie location particularly) was this year's big food find. Delicious crabcakes that are almost pure lump crab with minimal filler. *drools*
So, like last year, we "officially" started vacation on Thursday by going to see the latest Marvel movie, Antman. I honestly went to see this one purely on the strength of Marvel's previous movies because the trailer didn't wow me. But, the movie did. Mom came along, and even she liked it. Seriously, Marvel, please keep up this winning streak. I'm loving it. After that, it was off to the Power Plant Barnes & Noble to take advantage of their Buy 2, Get 1 Free deal on manga. Then, of course, came Linecon. But, I got a free T-shirt.
Otakon proper started on Friday.
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ETA: I forgot the best quote of the con. A tweet posted up in response to the delayed lines: "I saw the line move once. When I was young and full of dreams."
So, like last year, we "officially" started vacation on Thursday by going to see the latest Marvel movie, Antman. I honestly went to see this one purely on the strength of Marvel's previous movies because the trailer didn't wow me. But, the movie did. Mom came along, and even she liked it. Seriously, Marvel, please keep up this winning streak. I'm loving it. After that, it was off to the Power Plant Barnes & Noble to take advantage of their Buy 2, Get 1 Free deal on manga. Then, of course, came Linecon. But, I got a free T-shirt.
Otakon proper started on Friday.
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ETA: I forgot the best quote of the con. A tweet posted up in response to the delayed lines: "I saw the line move once. When I was young and full of dreams."
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Otakon 2014: The Overview
Aug. 12th, 2014 12:28 amSo, yes, Otakon 2014. It's come and gone, and, yes, I went. I was afraid the trip wouldn't happen this year due to a variety of family health issues, but, with a lot of prayer, it did, and it was wonderful. Lots of fun, lots of rest, lots of great food. (Brownie smothered in cookie dough ice cream, fudge, Oreos and whipped cream... Mmmm....)
Seeker and I started out on Thursday by going to see Guardians of the Galaxy. As seems to be the norm now, Marvel did not disappoint. The movie had just the right mix of hilarious and awesome plus some gleeful subversions of tropes the viewer was set up to expect. (That Power Walk... *cackle*) Then, it was off to the Cross Street Market to try a crabcake from Nick's Seafood. It wasn't quite as good as Faidley's, but not bad at all.
Finally, it was on to Otakon on Friday. This was my ninth visit. And, it was an oddly - though not unpleasantly - laidback convention. There was nothing I had my heart set on this year. The con's primary focus seemed to be "Sailor Moon" to accompany the releases of the old and new anime, and I've never been a fan of "Sailor Moon". So, with no premieres or must-see guests, Seeker and I just picked whatever sounded interesting and drifted that way.
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Seeker and I started out on Thursday by going to see Guardians of the Galaxy. As seems to be the norm now, Marvel did not disappoint. The movie had just the right mix of hilarious and awesome plus some gleeful subversions of tropes the viewer was set up to expect. (That Power Walk... *cackle*) Then, it was off to the Cross Street Market to try a crabcake from Nick's Seafood. It wasn't quite as good as Faidley's, but not bad at all.
Finally, it was on to Otakon on Friday. This was my ninth visit. And, it was an oddly - though not unpleasantly - laidback convention. There was nothing I had my heart set on this year. The con's primary focus seemed to be "Sailor Moon" to accompany the releases of the old and new anime, and I've never been a fan of "Sailor Moon". So, with no premieres or must-see guests, Seeker and I just picked whatever sounded interesting and drifted that way.
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Otakon 2013 - Overview
Aug. 21st, 2013 01:02 amAs always, my con report is very belated. I really meant to post something while in Baltimore, but it just never worked out. Then, I came home with lingering sinus woe that killed my desire to do much of anything. But, all is better now, and it was a great trip.
Mom and I started on Thursday by taking one of the Baltimore Trolley Tours, which was a fun mix of sightseeing and history. (Although, while our guide was very well-versed in his history, someone should let him know that Otakon is not a "Halloween party" inspired by Japan.) Then, we wandered through the Otakon matsuri (festival) and hit the Power Plant Barnes & Noble where I finally succumbed to temptation and picked up "Pacific Rim: Tales from Year Zero, which adds some nice backstory to the movie. Of course, the real Otakon adventure began with the con on Friday.
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Mom and I started on Thursday by taking one of the Baltimore Trolley Tours, which was a fun mix of sightseeing and history. (Although, while our guide was very well-versed in his history, someone should let him know that Otakon is not a "Halloween party" inspired by Japan.) Then, we wandered through the Otakon matsuri (festival) and hit the Power Plant Barnes & Noble where I finally succumbed to temptation and picked up "Pacific Rim: Tales from Year Zero, which adds some nice backstory to the movie. Of course, the real Otakon adventure began with the con on Friday.
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