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I'm not a big fan of Derek Kirk Kim's work ("sensitive" style, girl readers love it, boring stories about guys with first world problems who don't get laid very often and who bear a strange resemblance to the author), but it's funny to have a show (well, a webseries) about comics authors made by someone "from the inside". It's not sensational (it has in fact a LOT of indie gimmicks that you're allowed to consider caricatural and mock in 2011: spineless main character, sassy roommate, random apparition of a meaningful spirit animal, vegetarian hipster love interest, blah blah blah), but it's okay, and at least it's done with a good deal of seriousness (the photography and directing are pretty decent).My favourite character so far is Tony, the main character's roommate (doesn't matter if he's a cliché of a sassy roommate, I still like him): first because he wears a Batman t-shirt the first time we see him, plus he's an Alan Moore fan. Also I think he's kind of sexy. (Tony/Mark FTW, and it's almost canon, haaaahaha)

Perhaps you didn't know this, but the French are actually super strong in the field of animation. Recently some animators have tried to use mixed techniques in their projects, part live-action part 2D animation, and here below are some examples of those truly awesome experimentations that I wanted to share with you:

( Literally kick-ass stuff under the cut )

So, I finally got around to finish watching the last episode of season 5 of Doctor Who today.
Well.
I have mixed feelings.

( The opinions expressed under the cut might offense the average fan (as usual), other than that: spoilers )

Another Sherlock rec post coming up soon, and at any rate, come hell or high water, on Sunday, you'll have porn!

*little dance of joy*

Yes!!! Houdini & Holmes (part 1) by the astonishing pollums because only her could get such a brilliant idea!

And it's freaking FANTASTIC!!!!ONE!!

Of course the art is incredible, what with her flowy sexy lines and her perfect mastery of black and white, but also, and even with so little pages, she manages to create an intriguing ambiance and extremely enticing characterization. What I loved the most were the -- if you can forgive me the expression -- "couple" scenes; Harry Houdini and his wife are adorable, and I squeed out loud during the first exchange between Holmes and Watson. Polly is so so good at showing that special kind of love and tenderness, those strong underlying emotions, expressed with a simplicity that is extremely hard to achieve even for the greatest artists -- and Polly manages to do it brilliantly.

She created a charismatic Houdini as a character, and her Holmes... OMG her Holmes. Under Polly's brush, he becomes utterly fascinating, and embodies everything that I love about her way of drawing men; he's magnetic, graceful and just a bit strange... I know very little of the original character (ACD's, I mean, since I haven't really read the books) but now I'm convinced that's the way he sould be represented: Polly's Holmes is perfect.

So now you're all (understandably) jealous of me and you want to get your sticky hands all over that jewel too, well you can always order a copy of that first part (and of its sequel which is in the works) right here, clicky clicky >>> http://pollums.livejournal.com/186847.html

*plants tent in front of Polly's house waiting for sequel, no pressure*

Here's precisely what I've been looking like for the past  few days:



And for no reason in particular, which is all the more infuriating. I'm just one big ball of grump and frustration. And scaly skin.

And I was so caught up in my crankiness I forgot to tell you about Thor the movie. I've also started watching Doctor Who (the rebooted series from 2005) since about two weeks ago -- and I'm already halfway through season 4. Also, The Eagle: gay movie of the year until Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes 2, in all evidence.

( Thoughts and impressions about Thor, Doctor Who and The Eagle under the cut )

Speaking of recs, giant Sherlock rec post coming soon. I was just waiting for some WiPs to finish but then I decided to hell with it; rec post for you guys on Monday, kay? I love you. Even though I'm in such a bitchy mood these days.

FINALLY!! FINALLY, it's back! With a gay Ken doll host, Christina Hendricks kyaaaaah (<3 <3 <3) and Ruth Reichl; Susur Lee will be making an appearance too, also INSECTS! I am excite!

( Spoilers for season 3, episode 1 under the cut )

By the way, the most recent episode of South Park has KILLED ME DEAD (here's a streaming link: http://loombo.com/sr/dg0pognmw8vb ). THIS IS THE STORY OF MY LIFE, RIGHT THERE (well, not the shakeweights part, though, for the simple reason they don't sell those in France XD)

The adorable, adorable as_i_am  completed our art/fic exchange (NC-17, not safe for work) with awesome lulzy Sherlock/John porn. The prompt I gave her was to write the story behind this other drawing I did (again, NC-17, NSFW). She did an absolutely fantastic job of it, and what I love the most about it is the humour she laced into the fic, because I believe it to be one of the main components of this pairing too (it's not all about the darkness and angst and weird kinks, right?).

READ IT HERRE: http://community.livejournal.com/sherlockbbc/2084195.html

I can't begin to tell you how crappy I've felt for the past few days (because of various reasons, but end result was basically my self-esteem getting crushed and my heart smashed to pieces) and this lifted my spirits like nobody's business, drowning my brain in endorphins and putting an utterly idiotic smile on my face.

In short:

At first I was --->



But then I was --->


Thank you, darling, you have no idea how much of a gift this is to me, especially today of all days. ♥ 

Last of the "trilogy" (lulz), the playlist that covers more or less the 1930s to the seventies in France. I grew up listening to all these songs (and many more of course), since my mom was a fan of all the singers down below, met some of them, and/or went to their concerts (while my dad took care of the English-speaking singers part of my education, with Abba, Harry Belafonte and Neil Diamond. Uh-huh). Some of these songs are very famous, some are not, but they're all my favourites from the singers who sing them.

AND I LEFT EDITH PIAF OUT ON PURPOSE. Hah!

( Chou-chou-chou-chou-choubidou-wa! under the cut )

I made a French songs only music playlist on Youtube, and I thought I'd share with you. This playlist covers a rather large spectrum of the last 30 years or so in French music -- so you'll know we don't only listen to Edith Piaf in France, no matter what Steven Spielberg is trying to make you believe with his films. There's a bit of everything, from 90's pop to 80's kitsch with a bit of classic rock and even a boys' choir (yes). Enjoy -- maybe you'll discover some stuff you like, don't hesitate to ask me about it if you want to know more. It starts out a bit funky and then it gets gradually more mellow (I made the playlist by association, like "I like this song -- oh it reminds me of that other one..." and so on)

( Chabadabada under the cut )

Here's how every episode of White Collar goes from my point of view:

( AND HOW I LOVE IT )

Wheeeee! \o/