30 Days Relationship Challenge #20

Castiel & Dean, Supernatural

Their relationship has fascinated me from the beginning. At first, Castiel tried to demand respect from Dean, tried to make Dean fear him, but as he got to know Dean better, he became Dean's friend and suddenly, it wasn't about what heaven and all the other angels wanted, it was about what was best for Dean or what Dean thought best. That's quite a change of mind for someone like Castiel. Dean taught him about humanity, about free will - well, what Castiel DID with his free will was... a completely different kettle of fish.

And Dean, who went from not believing in angels at all to not believing he was worth saving - which he wasn't, is the thing, I mean not in the eyes of the angels - to wanting kick every angel's ass. Yet Castiel was different. He was like the angel on Dean's shoulder, his personal guardian, someone to whom Dean opened his heart. And who betrayed him in the most horrible way, by destroying his brother's sanity. And yet. Yet Dean still wanted Cas back. I mean, it's Dean. Once he takes someone in, he can forgive and forgive and forgive...

What I always loved about this relationship, besides how close these two always were, was that I could always follow both sides of the argument and understand each of the guys' action. Nothing felt like it came out of left field, even Castiel's megalomania, even that was understandable. I always loved how their relationship was constructed.

I think it's just too bad that the writers don't have the balls to make these two an actual couple. I mean, SPN is a cult hit - but if they made Dean and Cas a couple, it would become a cult legend. It worked for Willow and Tara, why not for Cas and Dean? The show already has a minuscule following on a tiny network. It's not like that could sink the show, it's in its 8 year after all. But it could make it unforgettable.

Because, yeah, I'm a Cas/Dean shipper - NOT using that ridiculous meshed up term for them! - and I think they would be beautiful together. It would original and unexpected and... happy, for once. Cas' "I did it all for YOU!" was one of the most amazing things I've seen in this show. And if Cpt. Jack Harkness can be other-sexual and still kick major ass and be a cult legend, why couldn't the same thing work for Dean Winchester? Too bad that the writers are too cowardly to even try it...

So, yeah, Cas and Dean. Me with stars in my eyes *_*

The 100 things meme, #1

Because one meme isn't enough, right? I decided to go with "100 book quotes". I work with books and I love books so it seemed... fitting. I don't think I'll post this one as (semi-)regularly as the others, mostly when I will stumble across something funny I will want share. So...

#1

Now upright, his camel stood stock still, showing no inclination to move. Konowa wasn't sure if he should kick the beast with the heel of his boot, smack it with the flat side of his saber, snap the reins, or simply shoot it and walk. He knew his preference would be frowned upon.

~ "The Light of Burning Shadows" by Chris Evans

Dredd trailer!

Karl Urban doing a "growly" voice. And kick ass women, Lena Headey and Olivia Thirlby. Though some of Dredd's one-liners made me a bit... cringy. But I guess, torn out of context, they don't really click. Other than that, though? It looks FANTASTIC! Definitely want to see it in the cinema!

The Hobbit diaries

I started watching The Hobbit production diaries. So far, there are 7 of them and I watched 4 today.

Vid 1: Pre-production - In this vid, there's the Maori welcoming ceremony and Martin Freeman looking quite awful in a pale blue jacket. Ouch!

Vid 2: Location scouting - 5 helicopters? Wow!

Vid 3: Everybody's favorite scene - BTS stuff from Martin and Andy Serkis' filming the riddle scene.

Vid 4: Filming in 3D - the explanation of how a 3D camera actually works was quite interesting.

Sheesh on a pogo stick. When you watch a movie, you wouldn't even guess that SO MUCH stuff needs to be done for it to look the way it does. I'm getting mighty excited about this movie, seeing Gandalf and Elrond and Galadriel and LEGOLAS again! And Martin Freeman as Bilbo, of course!

Kimi to Boku 1+2

Started watching Kimi to Boku...



... and besides loving this series for its incredible feel!good vibe, I noticed that all the characters - Kaname, Yuuta and Yuuki - are incredibly fond of/very protective of/maybe a little bit in love with Shun. It's like Shun is the heart of their group, the glue that makes them all stick together. It's incredibly sweet...