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Feb. 27th, 2012 10:35 pmThe Signs of the Zodiac, Represented by Disney Princesses I love these. Mulan as Gemini is perfect. I also really like Belle/Aries, Tiana/Cancer, Pocahontas/Sagittarius and Ariel/Pisces.
A fawn and a kitten Aww.
Sleeping Hummingbird 'Snoring'
Dead Island Game Trailer I liked the game a lot and this trailer for it is pretty stunning. Also really sad (and possibly disturbing but – zombies).
Polone: How Pilot Season Ensures That Great Actors Rarely Land the Right Shows A really interesting look at how actors are cast in new shows.
HBO and the Decline of the Episode HBO doesn’t air episodes of television, it airs installments. Why is treating an episode as an installment a problem? An episode functions unto itself as a piece of entertainment, one that has an ebb and flow that can be enjoyed on its own terms. An installment serves the über-story of that season without regard for accomplishing anything substantial during its running time.
The Changing Face of Games, Feeling Angry and Ignored, Fans Look for Someone to Blame
Flip-Zone An online fashion magazine: collections and fashion shows
The Oatmeal comic: I tried to watch Game of Thrones and this is what happened.
Shocking News: Oscar Voters for The Help Are Mostly Aging White Guys
Our Love Affair With Decaying Buildings
10 Creepy Beautiful Modern Ruins The Beelitz Military Hospital in Berlin is gorgeous. Forbidden-Places has more information about it and pictures. Here is a video of exterior shots.
Interview with Daniel Gillies where he talks about his character and relevant to my interests about Elijah and Elena:
“I know it's a little obvious in the world of Vampire Diaries, where everyone falls in love with Elena, but I agree that Elijah sees something beautiful in her. ... Even it was just a moment, I'd love to see them share something -- but I think it should be more.”
also:
“I think Elijah came to town thinking he'd deal with all this doppelganger business quickly and be done with it. But things got complicated when he saw this girl – I think Elijah fell for Elena harder than he ever fell for Katerina. In my opinion.”
A fawn and a kitten Aww.
Sleeping Hummingbird 'Snoring'
Dead Island Game Trailer I liked the game a lot and this trailer for it is pretty stunning. Also really sad (and possibly disturbing but – zombies).
Polone: How Pilot Season Ensures That Great Actors Rarely Land the Right Shows A really interesting look at how actors are cast in new shows.
HBO and the Decline of the Episode HBO doesn’t air episodes of television, it airs installments. Why is treating an episode as an installment a problem? An episode functions unto itself as a piece of entertainment, one that has an ebb and flow that can be enjoyed on its own terms. An installment serves the über-story of that season without regard for accomplishing anything substantial during its running time.
The Changing Face of Games, Feeling Angry and Ignored, Fans Look for Someone to Blame
Flip-Zone An online fashion magazine: collections and fashion shows
The Oatmeal comic: I tried to watch Game of Thrones and this is what happened.
Shocking News: Oscar Voters for The Help Are Mostly Aging White Guys
Our Love Affair With Decaying Buildings
10 Creepy Beautiful Modern Ruins The Beelitz Military Hospital in Berlin is gorgeous. Forbidden-Places has more information about it and pictures. Here is a video of exterior shots.
Interview with Daniel Gillies where he talks about his character and relevant to my interests about Elijah and Elena:
“I know it's a little obvious in the world of Vampire Diaries, where everyone falls in love with Elena, but I agree that Elijah sees something beautiful in her. ... Even it was just a moment, I'd love to see them share something -- but I think it should be more.”
also:
“I think Elijah came to town thinking he'd deal with all this doppelganger business quickly and be done with it. But things got complicated when he saw this girl – I think Elijah fell for Elena harder than he ever fell for Katerina. In my opinion.”