Where Ravens Fly (original) (raw)
28 October 2017 @ 11:06 am
Hi All
Supply and Demand 4: Scarce Skills is now complete.
Click on the link to go to AO3 to read
:)
22 October 2017 @ 10:10 pm
No spoilers here (spoilers under)
I was ready for Teen Wolf to end. Not because I wasn't enjoying it or that I had lost interest. Rather, I am firmly of the opinion that series 'need' to end and that an endless, long running series eventually runs itself into the ground.
Teen Wolf wasn't the best scripted series either, with it's attraction being the characters and their interaction rather than the plot. Season 5 managed to pull itself back from (imho) the dulldrums. Season 6 however suffered the absence of key characters and a lackluster plot. Thus, I was ready for it to end and I waited for the entire 6b season to air before watching it.
Spoilers below:
( season 6b spoilersCollapse )
I plan on rewatching the whole series with my niece.
Thanks Teen Wolf. You get better on rewatches :)
12 September 2017 @ 08:30 pm
I have mixed feelings about the upcoming Justice League movie. DC has released 3 movies in their rebooted verse and I've been disappointed 3 times. Too dark, too serious, too much overkill on drama, unneccessary tension and a general lack of fun.
I remain optimistic about Wonder Woman, as it at least looks fun. DC fooled me with Suicide Squad but I'm hoping Wonder Woman breaks the curse on their efforts.
However, Justice League... worries me more. It's the live action version of the JL: War movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3060952/?ref_=nv_sr_1) which was released not all that long ago (2014) and was a great movie. In addition, it had everyone - including Green Latern and Shazam (but no Aquaman). I don't mind the addition of Aquaman to the roster, as I a) love seeing Ronon in movies and b) do not have a Big Bang Theory aversion to Aquaman.
CW nearly gave us the Flashpoint Paradox storyline, but didn't, so with Jason Momoa as Aquaman we have the option of a cool live action version of the Flashpoint Paradox (which Batman v Superman may have hinted at). HOWEVER, I am doubtful of DC's capability of creating a good team movie, and I fear for Justice League. It almost doesn't matter if Superman is waiting in the wings as a surprise 'Big Gun' to take out Dark Seid, because... I fear the movie will lack the humour, fun and lightness of the original story. The trailer looks good, but I'm feeling very much a sense of 'fool me once...' with it.
The sad thing is, I want DC to succeed. I want a good JL movie. I love Marvel, and it remains my favourite verse, and not every Marvel movie has been fantastic, but DC shouldn't be failing this hard. Why? Because they've been giving us good feature length cartoons for years. And wonderful cartoon series for years. My teenage years hold fond memories of the old WB Batman, Superman and JL cartoons. I want a fun, light-hearted with powerful emotions movie. Marvel (for all of its issues) has done that successfully for years now. Sure, sure, Marvel's success may also be its downfall as it milks the gravy boat (mixed metaphors for the win) but aside from Avengers 2, I delight in each installment. Civil War trounced Batman v Superman. Dr Strange whipped Suicide Squad. And you know what, who would ever have thought that Superman would be outshone by Captain America. But he has been. My heart is big enough to enjoy Cap and Sups. I want a cool, awesome DC/JK movie. Not dark. Not dramatic and overwhelming with drama.
Come on, DC. Be as cool as you could be.
02 February 2017 @ 09:29 pm
Nutshell: Was I supposed to enjoy that?
Expanded: Based on the trailers (never trust trailers) and initial reviews I thought this was better than Batman v Superman. It just wasn't. It wasn't worse, but it wan't better. It felt just as lacklustre and 'trying too hard' as B v S, but where B v S had at least pace, good fight scenes and Wonder Woman, Suicide Squad felt flat, rushed and like it missed the mark.
Will and Margot were good. The rest were iffy.
DC, fail again I fear. You better not stuff up Wonder Woman. I still want her to dress more sensibly for battle, but whatever. I still have hopes for this one.
In other news, my Tumblr feed is all about punching Nazis (in RL) which is cool. It does however make me want to rewatch Captain America, First Avenger.
In, other, other news, I saw Rodney in Incorporated! Hurrah! Post-climate-apocalytic world run by evil corporations isn't scary at all.
21 January 2017 @ 11:20 pm
At long last, I've watched it.
I had mixed feelings about season 4. I didn't particularly enjoy season 3. or season 2 if I'm honest. It's the same reason I haven't really enjoyed (whole heartedly) Doctor Who since season 7.
And the malais is? "Trying too hard to be clever"
Disappointed.
07 January 2017 @ 11:36 am
I think I'm leaving too much time between reading Dresden books. I barely remembered what happened in Cold Days.
( spoilerishCollapse ) I love how complex and deep Harry's world is, all the layers and incredible intertwining mythologies and canon from previous stories.
Like Harry, I miss his old life (the lab, Bob, the Beetle, Molly and being a Wizard for Hire) so I felt his regret and heartache. However, I am enjoying the new drama and his continuing battle with the Winter mantle.
Overall: loved it
31 December 2016 @ 06:50 pm
Because I need order like order needs air: (or alternatively visit my ff.net link for even more fics)
30 December 2016 @ 02:18 pm
In a nutshell: I cried
17 December 2016 @ 10:33 am
I continue to feel slightly obsessed with this show (and utterly obsessed with Scott). I waited until I had 5 episodes to watch for season 6 and gosh darn, its a great season so far.( spoiler-ishCollapse )
I love this show!
Found this fanvid - greating editing and music choice. As per the title, covers season 1 to season 5
19 November 2016 @ 09:22 pm
What an awful movie. I'm not going to even bother to form a rant let alone a poor review. It was just plain awful.
I'll leave only with this: Poor Liam. He really needs a movie to star in where he can shine.
18 November 2016 @ 09:50 pm
Martin Riggs.
Oh, yeah. Got it bad. I was/am a fan of Mel Gibson's Riggs,but gosh darn, I am even MORE smitten with Clayne Crawford's Riggs.
Mel's Martin was crazy and funny.
Clayne brings so much more emotion, tenderness, hurt!crazy and awesomeness to the character. I love his hair, his 'tasche, his accent, his wounded, puppy eyes, his need to be hugged, his being a veteran, the ridiculous hair, just ... sigh.
I love this show. I do, I really really do!
31 October 2016 @ 07:37 pm
Supply and Demand 4: Scarce Skills (SGA/SPN) 6/?
author: tari_roo
Rating: Gen – PG13
Disclaimer: I own nothing and profit from nothing. But if I did, SGA would still on air and Dean would have super powers.
Summary: Life on Atlantis is about to get very interesting as the Trust launch their newest plan. Good thing Dean is still on board, as the ‘interesting’ gets weird… fast.
Warnings: This is AU for SPN season three onwards and set post season five. No real spoilers for either series but you should really know them both
31 October 2016 @ 07:32 pm
Bag End Bakery: Butter, cream, eggs
Author: tari_roo
Rating: Gen
Disclaimer: I own nothing and profit from nothing. But if I did, The Hobbit would have been two brilliant movies and Kili and Fili would not have died
Summary: Bilbo had always wanted to be a baker but time, society and breeding did not permit such frivolities. That is however, until a party of Dwarves turned his quiet evening upside down and Bilbo finds himself on the improbable path of baking albeit not for a living, but because he loves it. Oh, and it may just save all of their lives, or at least their digestive tracts. Good baking generally does.
Warnings: This is quite obviously an AU. If you are reading this, I assume that you know the books or the movies. If you don't, please feel free to read anyway. It's the coffee-shop slash bakery AU without any pairings that you were not expecting. I know I wasn't. For those on a diet (er, why do I do this to myself) read with caution. Vegetarians be warned – descriptions of delicious roasts, etc.
Author note: My first Bakery AU. Happily researched by watching copious hours of GBBO and Masterchef. This will be part one of a series of 'can be read as complete stories'.
15 October 2016 @ 11:25 am
This is a little late, but why not.
( click for some spoilery thoughtsCollapse )
All in all, thank you CW for reviving Supergirl. Thank you.
I look forward to more :)
On a side note, I am NOT watching the Flash until at least 4 episodes have aired. I want any flashpoint paradox timelines RESOLVED or ESTABLISHED enough that I do not have more ridiculous stupid Barry induced cliffhangers. Pfff. Stupid Barry.