Hazbin Hotel (Season 2)
TV

Huge pacing issues & rushed storylines. But it’s strength is in it’s musical numbers & talented cast, who seem to genuinely love the show, which shines through. Christian Borle is spectacular this season. I don’t even care that they gave him a billion songs give him more

Thunderbolts*
Film

Went into this fully thinking it was going to be bad but then it slapped me in the face and said don’t forget you have therapy on friday. he just like me fr he just like me fr he just like me fr he just like me fr he ju

Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway
Stage Show (watched online)

Hazbin’s strength is in it’s musical numbers (more on that when I finish S2) so a singalong was a natural choice for a live show! I loved how much they showcased the cosplayers in the crowd, you can tell that they truly love their fans.

I used to be able to lift triple what I currently can manage and even that was not an impressive amount…

This isn’t to say that the lack of crafting is what’s causing the rough time lmao I just maybe don’t deal with it as well when I don’t have a project to work on

The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Film

The first new Marvel thing I’ve watched all year and I liked it! Great costuming, they blended 60s era-appropriate suiting with fun & campy design, and it worked well. I also adore a good retrofuturism aesthetic. Also Pedro Pascal was in it so immediate smash

deeply humbling experience

Oh my gosh yes please 👀👀👀

Ooooh that’s great 🥹

Ahh Salts Mill? One of my favourite places that I used to visit with my grandparents on weekends 😌

Where is thisssss 👀

Over the Garden Wall
TV

So beautiful! And so much depth for such a short series. I loved how it explored darker themes but still kept a light and whimsical atmosphere. It has this beautiful muted, autumnal colour palette that reminded me of watercolour paintings.

Stellar Firma Live
Stage Show

So deeply chaotic. My face was hurting from laughing. The Meredith bros kept clambering on and off the stage and somehow made it funny every time. The crowd had a really good energy, too! I’m sad we couldn’t stay for the meet & great because I would’ve loved to say hi.

Frankenstein: The Anatomy Lesson
Documentary

Really interesting deep dive into how Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein was made. He’s present at every step of the production process which is great to see, but also knows when to step back and allow his team to work their magic.

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (rewatch)
Film

Just soooooo excellent my god. I feel like every time I watch these films I notice something new.

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (rewatch)
Film

The ‘What’s Up Danger’ scene is still my absolute fave

Pans Labyrinth (rewatch)
Film

Stunning. Stunning and heartbreaking. That’s really where Guillermo del Toro does his best work, isn’t it

Transformation (reread)
Book (3 Short Stories)

Read this on the train before lending it to my friend Vesper. The first & last stories are compelling, but the 2nd one is a little dull to me. What can I say, I like it when Shelley writes about monsters and scientific hubris.

Frankenstein (rewatch)
Film

Even better the second time around. Noting the use of colour, grading choices, continuous shots & musical motifs… and continuing to be abnormal about the costuming. Also, the bathtub scene.