thereās been a fuck ton of aapi hate since the beginning of the pandemic and especially lately, with the georgia shootings today, and even the grammys last sunday
all this said i just wanted to share a few resources (none mine!):
- anti-asian violence resources (this resource is also linked in my pinned, it contains information, petitions, places to donate and a lot more)
- stop asian hate (contains petitions, places to donate, ways to spread the word and more)
- sites to donate to and share (if you have a twitter please consider retweeting)
- a cumulative twitter thread with a little bit of everything and more than i explained
+ stop asian hate gofundme
+ asian american resource center (an atlanta based foundation focused on housing and civil classes)
+ red canary songĀ *
+ butterflyĀ *
+ swan vancouverĀ *
* above are three grassroots (not sure if im using that word right) dedicated to advocating for asian and migrant sex work! check them out and donate if possible
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if you have any resources you wanna share reply and/or reblog and iāll add it, and with that please share this with the same tags <3 sending love to my fellow aapi, please stay safe all of you and donāt be fucking racist :]
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thinking about how johnās need for control was so strong that he abused nigel for years yet resented him for (outwardly) acquiescing to his bullying because he viewed nigel as weak š thinking about how john immediately views nigel as helenās victim not because he has empathy for what he thinks nigel is going through but because he fundamentally does not view nigel as a real person in his own right capable of making choices and only understood nigel as an extension of his own ego š
one thing i find intriguing is that when nigel says "they're gone. i hated him" alex asks if he thinks they're going to be missed (by others) - he does not once judge or question nigel further. i truly believe he also somewhat picked up on this line of thought, because of his own daddy issues. like if you think about it, did alex ever really see himself as anything but an extension of his dad's reputation in his eyes? and honestly that mutual understanding really makes the dynamic between alex & nigel hit harder
say what you want about the movie, but eddie redymane & tom sturridge acted their asses off in like minds.
as an ex drama student, the monologue delivered by tom sturridge in the hiding spot is phenomenal - his control of his face (making his expressions slightly nuanced or dramatically different within seconds) & deliberate pauses in his speech are incredible work!
they really create a haunting, lasting effect which aligns perfectly with nigel's character.
when eddie redymane cries here, you can really feel the traumatic impact on his character, emphasizing the contrast to his generally passive reactions beforehand.
it is REALLY effective in portraying alex at the peak of his humanity as he's never cried like this before (right before it comes crashing down - given that we know what alex is about to do here.)
the way that nigel here stares at reverend donaldson after he kicks alex out of the classroom gives me goosebumps every time.
there is so much communicated through that look, there's a clear disdain shown here because essentially his shared ideals have been shunned.
(though my forbie heart would also like to believe he was slightly aggravated at the way alex was treated)
also, it is crazy how here you are able to immediately tell in the intro that there is no sanity left behind alex's eyes.
he looks remorseless, while still having a level of poise - when it directly transitions to alex in the cafeteria, it is really like we are seeing a different person - he looks like a deer in headlights.
"what the hell happened to him?" is EXACTLY what pushes you into fully becoming invested in the movie.
eddie redymane's acting honestly has been quite significant in intensifying the debate around alex's culpability, no one could've played him better!
and let's be real, everyone and their moms had an identity crisis after watching LM because tom sturridge acting as nigel was so convincing that he made you believe his world. perfect casting indeed.
i love seeing analyses on this movie and that is so true
like minds is so good because it had two good actors who had been in practically nothing, a probably very low budget, and a well executed dream
everyone say thank you tom sturridge and eddie redmayne
***also i want to add that i love how (imo) tom is able to portray nigel as not just sinister and borderline terrifying, but also just charming enough to entice alex (and all of us) into his mind
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After so many years and tears (three-ish weeks) I FINALLY finished itāA piece inspired by @gali-in-distress ās Trans!Nigel AU post ! :D
Was obsessed with both the concept and how the edit turned out, and I also, funnily enough, ended up seeing it around the same that both my own gender dysphoria and PMS were starting to beat my ass. So one thing led to another, and I ended up working on this.
+ hereās two other doodles I made playing around with the concept below
Has anyone considered the inherent abject that comes from gender dysphoria? The intense conflict between self and body; and how desperately we may want to rid of certain parts as those parts exist as a constant reminder of that attached "other" that shouldn't belong.
I, admittedly, still haven't moved on entirely from the idea of vampire!Nigel and human!Alex who he slowly nudges towards drinking blood from other humans. The fuckery of Alex, who has that innate repulsion over anything close to cannibalistic, always harboring these darker urges, and then finally giving in because of Nigel's guidance.
But also, another thing I've considered is: what if they're *both* humans and Nigel just happens to be interested in the vampiric ways. It makes sense if you wanna consider the idea of vampires technically being dead and Nigel not being dead, but he wishes to blur that separation between him and that state as much as possible. So yeah, he's human AND he's picking up the habit of drinking blood. He's already pretty sickly (which would be caused by the blood intake) and sensitive to sunlight, so Alex ends up thinking he's a vampire at first, especially after catching him sipping straight from a blood bag. But nah, Nigel's just fucking weird and enjoying his time LARPing as one.
And, like the previous concept, he'd try to get Alex to join alongside him; leading to a few murders, as Nigel would make use and store as much blood from the bodies they claimed.
Unfortunately for them, raw blood is very dangerous to consume for a multitude of reasons (bloodborne illnesses, secondary hemochromatosis, natural emetic + laxative, etc) so like... they're both probably going to die in some very painful ways (if you want that delicious whump material, go ahead). But hey! To some degree, I guess that was the point??
(Although, neither of them are becoming vampires after this.)
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Whenever I see an influx of new faces around here, I like to throw out a welcome and some helpful info about the site and our weird little movie.
Tumblr In General
For anyone new to Tumblr in general, some tips, explanations, and etiquette about how it works (mostly bc it's all very different from the usual social media game):
How to use Tumblr - see this for a quick intro to some settings you will definitely want to adjust.
How to find posts on any blog -- this mostly pertains to searching on browser which is the only truly reliable way to find anything on this site. You technically CAN look at Tumblr on your phone's browser, but it's annoying bc it keeps wanting to default to the app if you have it installed.
The Ultimate Explanation of Tagging -- what to tag, what not to tag, and what a tag actually does here. I have to emphasize one of the points they make: never spam tag a post with unrelated stuff. I guarantee this will annoy people to the point of reporting the post and maybe blocking you entirely. This isn't IG or Twitter or Tiktok, and doing this is not going to increase your "reach" in some mystical algorithmic equation.
The For You page here is based on some insanely dumb, random, and unreliable choices and an overall crap way to see the stuff you want. Part of the point here is to curate your own experience, not let some shit algorithm decide what you see. Find blogs posting content you like, follow them, then scroll your Following feed. The people you like will reblog more things you like from people you may want to follow.
Also, for the love of all that is good and rational: turn on date stamps for posts in your settings.
Like Minds Fandom Info
For those new to Like Minds, or arriving from other places looking for more fans, welcome! I'm your friendly local Mad Archivist and I've got mad resources for you, whether you're looking for amusing shitposts, deep dive analysis, art and fiction, playlists...whatever.
My pinned post: Like Minds Masterpost - Main, is an easy place to start, and it has links to several other subcategories organized by topic. There are also links for checking ALL content tagged with certain things, but this can be a little sketchy on app. I'm always trying to find new and better ways to make life easier for anyone who wants to jump down the rabbit hole with the rest of us and explore the finer details of the film. As mentioned above, this site is hot garbage when it comes to searching, especially for anything old, so I've been locked in a battle to the death with it for the past 3+ years.
As the "how to find posts" link explains, you can search all original posts tagged #like minds by typing it in the search bar and then tapping/clicking the actual hashtag option that appears (not the "search for like minds" option). You also have the option to Follow a tag, which will then allow you to see those posts in the...Your Tags tab. Shocking.
The "Latest" posts will give you everything that's been posted with that tag in reverse chronological order. "Top" is going to give you whatever random shit Tumblr has decided to show you, in random order--do not recommend.
Protips:
Most people will use "like minds" to tag their posts. Some will also add "like minds 2006", but the former is used and searched/followed most often.
Interacting with old posts is always welcome and encouraged, and is a big part of Tumblr culture. Also, most people are extremely pleased when you go on a binge through their posts.
Tagging your hot takes, random thoughts, keysmashing, appreciation for killer art, etc on posts is also strongly encouraged.
Adding to the body of a post is good for when you have something substantive to add.
The tag search will only show original posts, but there is often a wealth of entertainment when you check the reblogs, reblog tags, and comments to see what others had to say. It's often all about the dialogue back and forth between users, as we have unhinged conversations or spark new ideas.
Do not self-censor, whether it's in the body of your post or in the tags. For one, it negates tags being useful for someone who wants to filter out certain things they don't want to see. It also isn't something that makes a difference on this site, apart from a few tags that will make your post not show up in a tag search (though post will still be visible to your followers). This does include the word: neck-row-philia. Don't use the actual spelling as a straight up tag on your posts.
If you are only looking at the tag feeds for topics you're interested in, you will see only original posts. BUT people who are involved in a fandom will often reblog other general (unrelated) posts and tag them to relate to their fandom. You won't see these gems unless you follow that person and also are scrolling your "Following" feed. I strongly recommend doing it this way, or you miss so much good shit.
Please don't get mean or hateful. We've managed to avoid a lot of that rancid big fandom shit for a long time, and we try to keep this place as chill and welcoming as possible. Please be considerate of others. If you don't like what someone has to say, just ignore and move on. If you're deeply upset or offended by a post or a user, you can and should use the Block feature.
Please don't plagiarize content or "repost" other Tumblr posts or content from other sites without permission from the creator. If you can't get a response from OP, at least make sure to cite/credit your source with a link. It's good etiquette.
Adding another point:
Pornbots and other bot accounts: In due time, you will start to collect new followers--and discover some are blogs with a generic name, a generic title, a generic pic of an attractive woman, and probably only a few posts most of which turn out to be porn or advertisements for porn-adjacent stuff. Others will have no banner image, no pfp, and no content or likes, and follow only you and maybe a couple other accts. How to handle: Click the three dots as seen below, Report, and VERY IMPORTANT "Report as spam and/or bot". If you only use the "Report sexually explicit material" option on a pornbot, it just means the account may get flagged as mature, but will still be active. This isn't about the mature content (which I personally support having access to because I'm against corporate-govt censorship)--it's about bots using Tumblr in a weird game of internet algorithms to increase their legitimacy.
That's all I can think of for now. I'm going to link this post so I can redo it or add on in the future when it seems like it would be helpful to a new group of people. My DMs and Asks are open for questions, though it does usually take me some time to respond (stupid day job).
alex looking down on susanās body and the shot of nigelās body when alex chloroformās him having the same profileā¦. the āaccusationā of alex having been intimate with susanās corpse and alex fully cradling ~nigelās~ corpseā¦ā¦. perhaps the most surface level reaching-without-stretching for recognition of symbolism but hey Iām just a guy !!
at the end of the day it all comes back to your note about the Real maraclea š¤
No, not a stretch at all! I think those are excellent parallels to draw. It's quite plausible that Greg matched these two shots on purpose. And you DO know I love to bring it back to my feelings about the "real" Maraclea.
Here's a visual just to hammer it home for everyone:
Alex standing behind both of them is so important to me.
The other important takeaway here: our boy Alex reallllly has some kind of serious kinks going on.
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i love this scene so much because its so interesting trying to figure out what nigel is feeling. this is the one scene that drives me to rewatch it every time because logically youād think heād be upset hearing the stuff alex said about him to his father, but as we know nigel never gaf about the insulting things alex said to him because he just thought alex was projecting and was unwilling to accept himself. but as heās leaving in a hurry he smiles/laughs at either alex or himself. i think itās more plausible that heās laughing at alex for, from his perspective, being so repressed about who he is that itās laughable (or for getting slapped by his father lol) orrrrrr, and i think this is the more fun one, nigel IS actually upset that alex has said those things, especially considering he doesnāt really know alex that much at this point in the movie and might be thinking that maybe itās not worth it to try to convert him, and the reason heās laughing as heās fast-walking out of the room is because heās trying to play it off and try to seem nonchalant šš i think this humanizes nigel a little bit because heās acting like a ānormalā teenage boy for the first time, trying to act cool by not making eye contact with alex as heās grabbing his notebook and scoffing and walking away like his feelings arenāt hurt without saying anything. idk. i just think itās fun cause im always thinking new stuff whenever i rewatch this movie anyway thanks for listening guys
I love hearing him scoff so muchš funny every single time. Personally, I think it's because how Alex tried so hard, get into trouble to have his father here and yet he is on Nigel's side. It's probably ridiculous to see this arrogant asshole lost the one sided battle.
I can't stop thinking about Nigel accompanying Alex in his thrill-seeking escapades. Like, when they're going through their high points of their relationship; they get lost out there in the night.
The two trespassing some area and hiding together in a small space; Alex cracking open a bottle he stole and taking a massive gulp, only to end up letting out a grunt of disgust and laughing afterwards. Nigel isn't a fan of drinking or smoking, but he still tries a sip because Alex offers it. His nose immediately wrinkles at the overwhelming taste, and he's shoving the bottle in Alex's hand away from his face.
Just think about ittttāboth of them egging the other on and making awful choices out there for the fun of it. Away from unwanted eyes, they can be as pushy, touchy, and vulgar as possible. Dirt gets streaked over Alex's pants and somehow on his cheek, and Nigel gets unexplainable bruises from the hasty way they're moving around. Nigel cracks the driest, yet most morbid joke possible and Alex guffaws in disbelief (mind you, he'd find this same sort of joke unfunny in the morning after, but currently, he's too in the moment to care). So much grabbing; Nigel's pulling at Alex's sleeve, Alex is cupping the back of his neck, they're just pushing and pulling the entire time.
It's this intense high that'll die out when they get back to their respective rooms, and the next day, it'll be like nothing ever happened. The only proof of their escapade would be the temporary period where Alex's heart would randomly race whenever he'd run into Nigel, and the spots of bruises that'd form on Nigel's body from that night.