FFnet, Korra, Movies, Series and Fun!

[dagronrat]

Oh my gosh.

I just realized that they now have the story pictures on people's profiles!
At last! My profile gets to look like an art gallery! *Shot*
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Have been watching Legend of Korra book 2: OH MY WORD so much amazing! Am thoroughly enjoying re-watching it with Curry too. ♥ Am also looking forward to re-watching Avatar: The Last Airbender/The legend of Aang as a result. And I learn there are graphical novels too... *fangirls*

Quite a few good films in Cinemas at the moment. Thor 2 was a very enjoyable romp with Asgardians and Dark Elves and Magic~, Ender's Game was fantastic in the way it used CG and just the story. Ugh! So good. Am looking forward to seeing the second Hobbit film and chomping at the bit to see one day (probably in DVD 'cause time? What's that?) Saving Mr Banks, Pacific Rim, and (just a little?) Frozen.

TV Series "Agents of Shield" has been very fun so far too. Am amazed at how much it references the latest Thor movie too, now that it's out. Transmedia win.
And of course...
Doctor Who's 50th? The day of the doctor? Geronimoooo-amazing! :D So much fun. I heart John Hurt's Doctor so much! ♥

In real life I got to find out at work what it must feel like to be Santa's little helper elf... The long sleeves make one want to shimmy everywhere as though ice-skating. Slidey shoe covers & dance floor help! >D

Had the first snow of the season a couple of week's back. It lasted about half a day before leaving a nice & sneaky patch of black ice to wake me up the next morning. No harm done - am just amazed at how invisible it was. Mother Nature must have been proud. :)

Right. Time to dash and get Christmas Cards sorted & start wrapping prezzies!

How is everyone, by the way?

Comments

[rae00.livejournal.com]

Really? I and pretty much everyone I know were disappointed by Korra. Is book 2 that much better than it started out?

Hrm...Had you read Ender's Game before watching the movie?

I'm still sick. I've had a cold for over a month now. @_@ Otherwise everything is great.

[dagronrat.livejournal.com]

(Tried to reply from my phone this morning, but it wouldn't send.)

Sorry to hear about your cold. Colds suck, especially when they drag on. *sends warmth and healthy thoughts*

Haven't read the book of Ender's Game, but definitely plan to at some point in the future.

Re: Korra, I'm probably just an easy audience (I'm still pretty glued to DC/MK after all) but I found the finale kickass, the resolution of the series mind-blowing somewhat and enjoyed the ride. I like that they're not afraid to subvert expectations in little ways. ♥ Where did you leave off?

[rae00.livejournal.com]

(I think LJ's servers are having serious issues. I hope the whole site doesn't die permanently.)

Yeah...Thanks. :3

I haven't seen the movie, largely because I've loved the book for years and think I would be disappointed no matter how good the movie is. Ah well.

Hm. I left off fairly early on, when it was pretty much a teenage rom com. Maybe I'll push through that part, since you're giving it such a glowing recommendation. Is there a point at which it really picks up, or is it kind of an action-romcom mix the whole way through?

[dagronrat.livejournal.com]

(Dammit LJ, stop getting DDOS by Russians!)

The teenage romance is pretty much a big thing, true, but there are some very epic action showdowns, revelations and twists. In book 2 the romance definitely takes a sort of back-seat more towards the drama/soap thingy? (dunno if that's an accurate description, basically I find the romance gets turned on its head/made believable/real-world like), and leaves more room for epic story-telling. The rest of the cast (outside team avatar's rom-com double triangle) have big moments to shine, like Lin Beifong, Tenzin and his family and others.

Curry is loving it (despite being rather allergic to anime in general), so I'm sure you'll find something more to your tastes if you persevere. :D

[rae00.livejournal.com]

(lol. Is it really Russians?)

Hrm. Okay, I'll give it another shot and let you know. :P

[dagronrat.livejournal.com]

(It's the usual unofficial version! :P )

And I'll let you know when I get around to Steins;Gate. ;)

[rae00.livejournal.com]

NO. THERE IS NO GETTING AROUND TO STEINS;GATE. WATCH IT IMMEDIATELY.

[dagronrat.livejournal.com]

*Hides behind house guest.*

=D

(And this is why I like manga - I can sneakily read while still socialising.)

[rae00.livejournal.com]

CONVINCE YOUR HOUSE GUEST TO WATCH IT TOO. THEY WILL LIKE IT.

[rae00.livejournal.com]

IF THEY DO NOT LIKE IT, THEY SHOULD NOT BE IN YOUR HOUSE.

[dagronrat.livejournal.com]

*grins* GO AND WATCH KORRA ALREADY. xD

[rae00.livejournal.com]

I WILL

but not today, haha. I have so much to do today. Hopefully by the end of this week.

[dagronrat.livejournal.com]

So, I saw Steins!Gate in HMV's store last week... Was so tempted to buy it then. :B *is shot*

Tried looking for the first episode of the anime online, couldn't really find a good version. Will try again some time though. :)

[rae00.livejournal.com]

http://whynotsubs.com/projects-completed/#Steins;Gate-[720p]

[randomaicoholic.livejournal.com]

If you try Steins gates, and I mean the anime (or better, the game), not the manga, I could try to watch the second season of Korra. ;p
(Yeah, I've listened to you and watched the first since your recc)

[fs-playground.livejournal.com]

You should catch up on some sleep, stay in bed and drink tea, Rae!

Dag, I'm still trying to get through my reading list, but apart from that, I'm fine. :) Just mail me if you're on Skype and want someone to chat.

[dagronrat.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Good, then your cold is gone! :)

Will do, same for you, yah?

[fs-playground.livejournal.com]

Yes, am usually online on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. :)