Friday Recs
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE MOST BELOVED SPARKY77! I am totally not late I already told her twice yesterday. Thank you to alethialia for my virtual car, I love cars! And virtual gifts! Also, romanticalgirl declared yesterday/today International Day (ish) of Fangirl Snuggles. So, to all my fangirls (and boys) especially the ones who keep this train on the tracks and not careening all over the countryside, from Porn Swat to all my Inception brainiacs, this one's for you ♥ Having said that though, you all have no idea how close I came to saying fuck it this week. I am over it like a motherfucker.
Art Recs
Tom in Ink by amazzyblaze -- IT'S PURPLE. And I don't even mean that in a "and you should call your doctor directly way." This is Tom-based piece of art and it's so lovely. And purple. And awesome. Enjoy.
South Park Does Inception by fyinceptionmen -- SOUTH PARK DID INCEPTION AND NOBODY TOLD ME?! /o\ I don't even watch South Park but I'd've watched it for that. What is wrong with you people? Why are you failing me? Don't I give it to you on the regular every week? Don't you love me anymore? Sadness and woe! Actually, I'm just bullshitting you cause weatherfront covered for all of you and hooked everybody up.
Guide Recs
Judaism: A (Very Very Very) Basic Guide by gyzym -- So, see the thing about writing about religion is that if you're going to write about it, maybe you should do some research. Basic stuff, you know, like that Hanukkah is not Christmas. Like Jewish boys have a bris/Brit Milah eight days after they're born (but Englishmen for the most part, NOT CIRCUMSIZED. That means foreskin). And Jews? Well, do not believe in Jesus (Unless it's Jews for Jesus, which is a whole other deal).
Johanirae's Guide to Architecture by johanirae -- One of the things I really love about Inception fandom is how knowledgeable everyone is. How there is always some new thing to learn, some new book to talk about, some place I have never heard of before, some technique that makes me go, what now? What I really appreciate is when people who have that knowledge don't run around shrieking U IZ DOIN' IT WRONG!, but instead say, "Um, hey, just you know a couple things to keep in mind."
Fic Recs
breath of God by veritas_nescio -- veritas_nescio like bauble, who I talk about below, is another sterling example of how you don't have to say a lot to have a lot going on in your story. This is a story about first kisses, but first kisses aren't always the way you'd think they are, or the way they should be. Doesn't make them any less valid or any less beautiful. Some times they're even more so for all their "out of the ordinary"ness.
Dog Days Are Over by foxxcub -- So foxxcub has been talking about this story for fucking ever. Like Leo hadn't even hit puberty when she started writing this. Just kidding. This is a story about being a teenager, again. I just -- no. There is no goddamn way. I don't give a shit what you promised me at the end of it I wouldn't do that again. Not that being an adult is any great shakes, but still, legal to drink. And various other things. I digress. I almost disowned foxxcub for the skinny jeans mention, but it all turned out beautifully and right and it's lovely and lyrical and when it was over I was like this ♥ ___ ♥. No, for real, that was my face.
The End of Science by jibrailis -- This week was so good for the Yusuf and Ariadne fic that I just want to roll around in it and slather myself in honey and stick the pages to me and run through the streets shrieking with glee. Yeah, I said it! It's awesome. It's jibrailis would you expect anything less? Exactly. Also, is next week going to be Robert/Saito week or Ariadne/Cobb with a side-dose of the kids, cause I'm down for either one of those, just saying.
The Escort by white_aster -- When I did the whole "what would you like me to write" thing earlier this week, someone mentioned Arthur doing a sort of Pretty Woman thing, but you know, cause he's working his way through school, but earlier in the day, I'd read this story, which is pretty much about that. I love when fandom creates shit before people can even ask for it!
ETA: hit the ground running by imogenedisease -- Arthur loves Eames. Eames loves Arthur. Arthur doesn't believe him. This story made me laugh so much my shoulders shook. The lengths people will go to in the name of a four-letter word that isn't 'fuck.' (That's a really good line, isn't it? I may have to use that for a story title.)
An Immovable Object by bauble -- I don't know how I found bauble's work, but she consistently writes strong, engaging stories without miring them down in unnecessary business. Every word means something, everything that happens, happens for a reason. And this story, oh god, this story tells you up front what's happening and you can see it coming, but you hope, maybe... maybe this time it'll be different. But... it's not. And that's really the beauty of it. Truthfully, this story is like getting punched in the face and if you've never been punched in the face. What the hell are y'all doin'? How much can you know about yourself if you've never been in a fight?
life long local foreigner, i by gyzym -- Okay, see the thing is, I worry about gyzym sometimes because I'm pretty sure nobody can write as much as she does in the space of time she does and still, you know, be alive. Frankly, she reminds me of Liv Tyler's character in Empire Records and for the record this is a compliment cause this is the only movie I've ever liked Liv Tyler in. Even though she wants to do Rex Manning. And there's that speed issue. That's not the point. The point is that gyzym's stories are just amazing and alive and so beautifully considered and realized and her talent is just so astounding. I just... I'm at a loss. Just read all her shit.
Peanut Butter & Fixed Term Five Year Plans by andrealyn -- Eames is a baker and Arthur is a CPA. It's just. It's so darling. And it really made me want peanut butter cookies. I fricking LOVE peanut butter cookies. You don't even know.
take the long way home (soft as the radio) by gyzym -- Despite how it may look I don't adore gyzym because she writes me awesome awesome awesome awesome stories. I adore her because she's brilliant and talented and uproariously funny. And cause she writes me awesome awesome awesome stories about Ariadne and Yusuf. And Eames and Arthur. Now, I'm going to say something here, which may pain people to hear -- but I'm gonna say cause you are grown-ups. And if you're not, please go away and do not come back until you are wherever you live. I got distracted -- I -- am not an Ariadne fan. At least not how she's done in the movie. I adore Ellen Page, could watch Juno and Whip It all day, but as Ariadne... it falls flat. But in the right writer's hands... in gyzym's hands I'm like, "This Ariadne is awesome. This is the bomb shit. I want to read about this Ariadne. Hook it up!" So, um, yeah, read it.
this is all there is, roll the dice by wanderlight -- It always amazes me when people say relationships are easy. That A meets B and A and B just decide to be together and that's just it and it works. There are never any problems, never any doubts, never any what the fuck is going on? I wonder where this land is. I'm not sure I want to go there, but maybe just a visit, because in my experience that's not how things go. In my experience people are mean and sometimes cruel, sometimes they're confused, sometimes they run and sometimes they come back, but they are always human, they are never perfect. This story is about that.
with a rifle or a gun by figletofvenice -- So, one time there was this guy and he got caught in a bear trap. I don't even know, it was pyrimidine and figletofvenice, you can't really leave them unsupervised or people end up in bear traps. And this story is kind of a continuation of that. Actually, this story is about Arthur's violent tendencies. Not like ripping heads off dolls, but like you know, the anger from being in L.A. traffic or dealing with potential in-laws, or stupid clients or being shot. Things everybody can relate to :D
Vid of the Week
I apologize in advance to everybody in a ten mile radius for the noises you're going to make when you watch orlisroses29 latest vid? clip? Tease? Whatever, it's awesome, you want it. Trust.
Art Recs
Tom in Ink by amazzyblaze -- IT'S PURPLE. And I don't even mean that in a "and you should call your doctor directly way." This is Tom-based piece of art and it's so lovely. And purple. And awesome. Enjoy.
South Park Does Inception by fyinceptionmen -- SOUTH PARK DID INCEPTION AND NOBODY TOLD ME?! /o\ I don't even watch South Park but I'd've watched it for that. What is wrong with you people? Why are you failing me? Don't I give it to you on the regular every week? Don't you love me anymore? Sadness and woe! Actually, I'm just bullshitting you cause weatherfront covered for all of you and hooked everybody up.
Guide Recs
Judaism: A (Very Very Very) Basic Guide by gyzym -- So, see the thing about writing about religion is that if you're going to write about it, maybe you should do some research. Basic stuff, you know, like that Hanukkah is not Christmas. Like Jewish boys have a bris/Brit Milah eight days after they're born (but Englishmen for the most part, NOT CIRCUMSIZED. That means foreskin). And Jews? Well, do not believe in Jesus (Unless it's Jews for Jesus, which is a whole other deal).
Johanirae's Guide to Architecture by johanirae -- One of the things I really love about Inception fandom is how knowledgeable everyone is. How there is always some new thing to learn, some new book to talk about, some place I have never heard of before, some technique that makes me go, what now? What I really appreciate is when people who have that knowledge don't run around shrieking U IZ DOIN' IT WRONG!, but instead say, "Um, hey, just you know a couple things to keep in mind."
Fic Recs
breath of God by veritas_nescio -- veritas_nescio like bauble, who I talk about below, is another sterling example of how you don't have to say a lot to have a lot going on in your story. This is a story about first kisses, but first kisses aren't always the way you'd think they are, or the way they should be. Doesn't make them any less valid or any less beautiful. Some times they're even more so for all their "out of the ordinary"ness.
Dog Days Are Over by foxxcub -- So foxxcub has been talking about this story for fucking ever. Like Leo hadn't even hit puberty when she started writing this. Just kidding. This is a story about being a teenager, again. I just -- no. There is no goddamn way. I don't give a shit what you promised me at the end of it I wouldn't do that again. Not that being an adult is any great shakes, but still, legal to drink. And various other things. I digress. I almost disowned foxxcub for the skinny jeans mention, but it all turned out beautifully and right and it's lovely and lyrical and when it was over I was like this ♥ ___ ♥. No, for real, that was my face.
The End of Science by jibrailis -- This week was so good for the Yusuf and Ariadne fic that I just want to roll around in it and slather myself in honey and stick the pages to me and run through the streets shrieking with glee. Yeah, I said it! It's awesome. It's jibrailis would you expect anything less? Exactly. Also, is next week going to be Robert/Saito week or Ariadne/Cobb with a side-dose of the kids, cause I'm down for either one of those, just saying.
The Escort by white_aster -- When I did the whole "what would you like me to write" thing earlier this week, someone mentioned Arthur doing a sort of Pretty Woman thing, but you know, cause he's working his way through school, but earlier in the day, I'd read this story, which is pretty much about that. I love when fandom creates shit before people can even ask for it!
ETA: hit the ground running by imogenedisease -- Arthur loves Eames. Eames loves Arthur. Arthur doesn't believe him. This story made me laugh so much my shoulders shook. The lengths people will go to in the name of a four-letter word that isn't 'fuck.' (That's a really good line, isn't it? I may have to use that for a story title.)
An Immovable Object by bauble -- I don't know how I found bauble's work, but she consistently writes strong, engaging stories without miring them down in unnecessary business. Every word means something, everything that happens, happens for a reason. And this story, oh god, this story tells you up front what's happening and you can see it coming, but you hope, maybe... maybe this time it'll be different. But... it's not. And that's really the beauty of it. Truthfully, this story is like getting punched in the face and if you've never been punched in the face. What the hell are y'all doin'? How much can you know about yourself if you've never been in a fight?
life long local foreigner, i by gyzym -- Okay, see the thing is, I worry about gyzym sometimes because I'm pretty sure nobody can write as much as she does in the space of time she does and still, you know, be alive. Frankly, she reminds me of Liv Tyler's character in Empire Records and for the record this is a compliment cause this is the only movie I've ever liked Liv Tyler in. Even though she wants to do Rex Manning. And there's that speed issue. That's not the point. The point is that gyzym's stories are just amazing and alive and so beautifully considered and realized and her talent is just so astounding. I just... I'm at a loss. Just read all her shit.
Peanut Butter & Fixed Term Five Year Plans by andrealyn -- Eames is a baker and Arthur is a CPA. It's just. It's so darling. And it really made me want peanut butter cookies. I fricking LOVE peanut butter cookies. You don't even know.
take the long way home (soft as the radio) by gyzym -- Despite how it may look I don't adore gyzym because she writes me awesome awesome awesome awesome stories. I adore her because she's brilliant and talented and uproariously funny. And cause she writes me awesome awesome awesome stories about Ariadne and Yusuf. And Eames and Arthur. Now, I'm going to say something here, which may pain people to hear -- but I'm gonna say cause you are grown-ups. And if you're not, please go away and do not come back until you are wherever you live. I got distracted -- I -- am not an Ariadne fan. At least not how she's done in the movie. I adore Ellen Page, could watch Juno and Whip It all day, but as Ariadne... it falls flat. But in the right writer's hands... in gyzym's hands I'm like, "This Ariadne is awesome. This is the bomb shit. I want to read about this Ariadne. Hook it up!" So, um, yeah, read it.
this is all there is, roll the dice by wanderlight -- It always amazes me when people say relationships are easy. That A meets B and A and B just decide to be together and that's just it and it works. There are never any problems, never any doubts, never any what the fuck is going on? I wonder where this land is. I'm not sure I want to go there, but maybe just a visit, because in my experience that's not how things go. In my experience people are mean and sometimes cruel, sometimes they're confused, sometimes they run and sometimes they come back, but they are always human, they are never perfect. This story is about that.
with a rifle or a gun by figletofvenice -- So, one time there was this guy and he got caught in a bear trap. I don't even know, it was pyrimidine and figletofvenice, you can't really leave them unsupervised or people end up in bear traps. And this story is kind of a continuation of that. Actually, this story is about Arthur's violent tendencies. Not like ripping heads off dolls, but like you know, the anger from being in L.A. traffic or dealing with potential in-laws, or stupid clients or being shot. Things everybody can relate to :D
Vid of the Week
I apologize in advance to everybody in a ten mile radius for the noises you're going to make when you watch orlisroses29 latest vid? clip? Tease? Whatever, it's awesome, you want it. Trust.
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