Sherlock Rec
I don't normally rec fic because I'm lazy I usually get so swept up in a really good story that I completely forget to post to LJ. However, this time I'm making an exception because, oh my god *...
The fic in question is Performance in a Leading Role by madlori who archives her fics over on madlorific (and is incidentally going to be a featured panelist at Ascendio this summer). It's an AU that situates Sherlock and John as two very different British/Hollywood A-list actors cast in a film that has the potential to renew both their careers and to challenge their boundaries. A good portion takes place during the 2011-2012 Oscar season and addresses issues of acting, celebrity, the business side of movie-making, the influence of public opinion on actors' decisions to stay in the closet, and the nature of trying to maintain privacy in the internet age.
As someone who regularly consumes and examines celebrity news (seriously, a lot can be learned from how these people manage their image), I was completely swept away by how the author integrated snapshots of Hollywood life while exploring the growing attraction between these very different characters. For my part, I was very much engaged in how the author addressed the issue of coming out in Hollywood and the personal, professional, and symbolic impact such a decision can have on the individuals and society. This is truly a beautiful piece of slash written by a writer who is skilled at voicing very different characters (both fannish and real) and at weaving the strands of romance, tension, and socially relevant issues into a cohesive and captivating story.
*Many thanks to those who rushed to my rescue and linked me to Sherlock fics that needed reading. I have been gorging myself on much Sherlock/John goodness, but the fic that has captivated me the most was recc'ed by keladry_lupin as a particularly timely AU based on acting and the Academy Awards. (I owe you big time, KL!)
The fic in question is Performance in a Leading Role by madlori who archives her fics over on madlorific (and is incidentally going to be a featured panelist at Ascendio this summer). It's an AU that situates Sherlock and John as two very different British/Hollywood A-list actors cast in a film that has the potential to renew both their careers and to challenge their boundaries. A good portion takes place during the 2011-2012 Oscar season and addresses issues of acting, celebrity, the business side of movie-making, the influence of public opinion on actors' decisions to stay in the closet, and the nature of trying to maintain privacy in the internet age.
As someone who regularly consumes and examines celebrity news (seriously, a lot can be learned from how these people manage their image), I was completely swept away by how the author integrated snapshots of Hollywood life while exploring the growing attraction between these very different characters. For my part, I was very much engaged in how the author addressed the issue of coming out in Hollywood and the personal, professional, and symbolic impact such a decision can have on the individuals and society. This is truly a beautiful piece of slash written by a writer who is skilled at voicing very different characters (both fannish and real) and at weaving the strands of romance, tension, and socially relevant issues into a cohesive and captivating story.
*Many thanks to those who rushed to my rescue and linked me to Sherlock fics that needed reading. I have been gorging myself on much Sherlock/John goodness, but the fic that has captivated me the most was recc'ed by keladry_lupin as a particularly timely AU based on acting and the Academy Awards. (I owe you big time, KL!)