Things I Read This Week

Another week of reading things.

On The Web:

I’ve had fiction writer’s block for way too long, but reading this helped… I think.

I read this and realized I hadn’t listened to any Tribe Called Quest in way too long so I loaded a playlist while I took a bath and it’s my new form of self care.

This is a great piece about why some black women have a fondness for fur and you should read it regardless on your opinions regarding wearing fur.

I might be a teeny bit excited that every day brings us closer and closer to Captain Marvel being beamed into our eyeballs, so I’m reading everything I can until March 8th.

No Scrubs was my first car’s theme song (RIP Pepe) but also I don’t understand how the song can be 20 years old, or how I’ve been driving for over 20 years when I am only 20 years old.

I like retrospectives like the Vanity Fair Hollywood cover retrospective, but it also it’s like “Hello! Everything is so white and male!”

I’ve been making my way through the AV Club’s When Romance Met Comedy series because I love rom-coms and it’s been a great palate cleanser from reading about dumpster fire governments, how we are killing the planet, or how some white dude lied about everything (like his mother and brother dying of cancer!) and yet still got published (WHEN WOC ARE SO DAMN UNDERREPRESENTED IN PUBLISHING–when all he had to do was exist as a white dude and he’d have still probably gotten published with minimal effort anyway. And no, I’m not linking to that story because honestly, that dumbass doesn’t deserve anymore attention).

This is an old article and it came up on my Facebook memories so I read it again and will every year on Janet Jackson Appreciation Day.

Am I prepared for End Game? No. Am I crying about Steve Rogers already? Yes. The answer is always yes.

The sad thing about this list is that it’s only 3 people long. C’mon Refinery29, I’m sure you can do better than just 3 black women to recognize during Black History Month.

This took me 3 days to get through and may be the most bonkers thing I read in February (uh… don’t hold me to that) but a pretty convincing conspiracy theory that James Brown was murdered? Ok, I’m here for it.

I have imagined being a part of a place like The Wing forever–my sister and cousin even had a childhood make-believe game that was basically our version of The Wing–it’s the kind of space I think I would find inspiration from and would facilitate me to write more, but alas, I neither live in a place where a The Wing workspace exists, nor can I afford ~$2000 a year to belong. The critiques here are extremely valid and capitalism is why we can’t have nice things. But the praise is also valid, so, you know, shit is complicated.

So, basically, lady friendships are super important and there is a book about it.

I didn’t really think about Fashion Week as a dying entity until I read this and then realized I haven’t actually followed Fashion Week for a few years now and so maybe it is.

And I guess Dollywood isn’t all it’s cracked up to be… but really, what is?

Reema Zaman has a memoir out, so, as always, my book list gets longer.

On The Shelf:

I finished Crazy, Rich Asians and decided to follow that up with the Tana French that was released on my birthday–The Witch Elm. So far I hate the protagonist, but it’s well written and I’m intrigued, so we’ll see how it goes.

Anyway, I have a trip to the bookstore planned for the weekend, so let’s see what I add to my bookshelf and if I buy 300 more notebooks. I predict yes. Until next week!

Things I Read This Week

This week, you guys.

On the Web

DO YOU KNOW HOW EXCITED I AM FOR CAPTAIN MARVEL?

Let’s just watch this again

In a week of super bad takes all across this great internet of ours, I read that Ariana Grande thing in INTO because someone I like and who posts good things usually shared the article. IT WAS NOT GOOD.

The next day I read the Priyanka slam The Cut published and like, damn Mariah Smith, just keep that shit in a private journal like everyone else; no one in interested in your Geocities Priyanka-hate site. Also, wtf were you thinking publishing that, The Cut? You clearly need new editors.

AND THEN! there was a thing about national treasure Jameela Jamil and how she’s anti-feminist for calling out the Kardashians on their detox tea nonsense. Because apparently the person who wrote that thinks that you should support women, even if they do some shitty things, to be a real feminist. I mean, by that logic we should support women like Pauline Nyiramasuhuko, or the women who were complicit in contributing to the holocaust just because they’re women?! — I’d rather not. And another piece about how she’s too attractive to be talking about body positivity?! Idek.

And let’s not forget (actually, let’s) the white nonsense that was that WASP piece by Worst Ross, Ross Douchehat (who’d have guessed there’s a Ross worse than Ross Geller?! And yes, I know that’s not how you spell his name, but I do not care, he is a douche hat).

So I spent a lot of my time reading things I should not have read and therefore will not link for you because they don’t deserve your clicks, your energy, or space in your brain.

So then I read this from Jezebel about how the American media needs to get on Priyanka’s level, which, duh.

Aparna Nancherla is great (and has the best episode of Netflix’s The Standups, fyi) and talks about being friends with your anxiety.

SOMEONE GET ME MY FACE ON A STATIONERY

I feel attacked

I miss The Hairpin and I miss The Toast

As of today I am in official mourning because the Avengers 4 trailer came out and MY BABY STEVE IS CRYING

*1 million cry emoji*

I would have read more, but it’s been a busy week, and the slow time that I have had was spent arguing with some useless nipple because he told me I shouldn’t care about people in foreign countries.

Also, I know it’s not ~stuff I read~ but the trailers are VERY IMPORTANT TRAILERS 

On the Shelf

I am SOOOO close to finishing The Mermaid and Mrs. Handcock and it’s KILLING me that I couldn’t finish it at lunch today (that fucking useless nipple). So I’m actually going to try and sneak-read it till the end of the day, or finish it off at home, but either way, I’m finishing it TONIGHT.

IT IS SO GOOD YOU GUYS. SO GOOD.

Anyway, the year is winding down, so perhaps I’ll change things up for the remainder and do some list posts or something. I haven’t fully figured it out yet, but I do have some running lists I’ve been keeping all year in my bullet journal, so perhaps I will just toss up on this here blog and make it look like I’m posting things that are worthwhile and important.

Anyway, that’s it for this week. Remember kids, if a white dood calls you racist for point out he is white, it must be true!

The Definitive List of Chris Evans Movies

I was having a hard time coming up with a post topic for this week, so I figured I’d post about something very important to me: the filmography of Chris Evans because I spent yesterday afternoon watching Snowpiercer (more below). I’ve spent a LOT of afternoons watching Chris Evans movies, so what better than spending an afternoon writing about Chris Evans movies?

From worst to best:

21. London
This movie is fucking terrible. Don’t waste your time. Jessica Biel is also in it, so seriously don’t waste your time.

20. The Loss of a Tear Drop Diamond
This movie is terrible, but Chris Evans isn’t terrible in it. Plus, he looks like this in it:

so it’s not a total loss.

19. Cellular
I don’t know. It’s a movie. I wonder what Chris Evans’ character’s cell bill was after all of that.

18. Fierce People
I’m pretty sure I didn’t like this. All the characters are awful people.

17. Not Another Teen Movie

I have nothing else to add.

16. Push
I like C Evans in broody-hero-who-doesn’t-want-to-be-a-hero type stuff and he’s good opposite Dakota Fanning in this. Overall not the greatest movie, but it doesn’t have Jessica Biel in it, so.

15. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
C Evans looks great wearing tight stuff.

14. Fantastic Four
C Evans looks great wearing tight stuff.

13. The Nanny Diaries
I always forget this movie exists.

12. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
I’ve only seen up to C Evan’s scenes, but from what I’ve seen of it, I liked it enough that I should watch the rest some day.

11. The Losers
I love this movie for this scene alone:

But actually his character, Jensen, is great and I love watching C Evans do some comedic stuff. Plus, this movie has Idris Elba in it too.

10. The Perfect Score
I didn’t know this movie even existed until a couple of months ago when found it online. I like it. I’m surprised it’s never included in 90s/early 2000 teen movie lists because I’d probably watch this as often as She’s All That or Can’t Hardly Wait.

9. Thor: The Dark World
I’m adding this as a technicality, because technically he is in the movie. It’s my favourite scene in the entire film and the whole Chris Evans playing Captain America as Tom Hiddleston playing Loki playing Captain America thing is just everything that makes my heart go on.

8. Iceman
C Evans playing a psychotic killer for hire with an ice cream truck and questionable facial hair? Yes, please. Seriously though, he’s so great in this and everyone should see it.

7. Puncture
This movie, man. Chris is so damn good in this.

6. Sunshine
I’ve had internet fights about this movie. I saw it before C Evans was so high on my Hot Dude Radar and I loved it and his Mace has always been my favourite character. I will fight anyone who says Mace wasn’t right.

5. What’s Your Number?
I LOVE THIS MOVIE AND C EVANS IS SO PERFECT IN THIS MOVIE AND ALSO THIS HAPPENS:

In his own words, “[he’s] naked a lot in this movie.” And it’s beautiful.

4. The Avengers
I REALLY REALLY LOVE STEVE ROGERS. And also this:

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3. Snowpiercer
If you get a chance to see this movie, see this movie. It is SO good and Chris is great in it. It’s probably one of the best films I’ve seen lately and now that this movie is actually going to be released apparently, I’m going to see it legitimately in the theatres. But seriously, this is a fantastic film and you need to see it. Trust me.

2. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Have I mentioned how much I love Steve Rogers? I really, super love Steve Rogers and watching Steve give up rather than kill Bucky is one of the most heart breaking things I’ve ever seen.

1. Captain America: The First Avenger
HAVE I MENTIONED HOW MUCH I LOVE STEVE ROGERS? Skinny Steve is my most favourite thing ever. And after-serum Steve is pretty amazing too:

But seriously, I don’t know that I’ve ever had so many feels for a fictional character before.

So, there are a few I haven’t seen, but overall I’ll maintain that C Evans is a better actor than most of his resume would have you believe. (Seriously, see Snowpiercer once it’s released.) And now I feel like watching What’s Your Number for the 9th time.

Captain America: Winter Soldier: Roundup

So, I saw Captain America: Winter Soldier last weekend and spent the week after catching up on all the CAWS commentary I had been avoiding during opening week. There isn’t much I can add about CAWS that hasn’t already been said (and better than I could say it) so this week’s post is a roundup of my favourite CAWS related posts. If you haven’t seen it yet, then why are you wasting your time reading this when you can be watching Captain America: Winter Soldier? GO NOW. I can wait. For the rest of you, here’s what I read this week (requisite spoiler warning here):

• Basically every interview with Anthony Mackie on Youtube. This man is a ray of sunshine. I especially love watching him make Bill O’Reilly super uncomfortable.
•  Anthony Mackie really believes in a Wonder Woman movie.
• Sam Jackson’s “I’m not Laurence Fishburne” t-shirt
• This interview where Anthony Mackie talks about Chris Evans’ “tiny ass.”

•  This post by Hello, Tailor that talks about Black Widow and Falcon’s roles in CAWS.
• And while you’re at it, the other posts by Hello, Tailor on CAWS.
• And how about this piece on a possible solo movie for Natasha Romanoff:
  

  It’s fitting that, after two hours of showing Agent Romanoff taking charge of every situation she found herself in, a solo “Black Widow” movie feels the most viable. What does a master spy do when the world knows who she is? Does she try to have a normal life, or does she become a full-on super hero? Going public also opens her up to countless faces from her past, all of whom now have the info needed to track her down and get revenge. Now she has to take care of the red in her ledger before it wipes her out.

  Aka: If a Black Widow solo movie doesn’t happen I’m sending hundreds of black widow spiders to the Marvel offices.

• The Vulture tackles Cap 2’s post credit scenes here
• Hail Hydra
• Now everybody knows how Chris Evans feels about Chris Hemsworth (hint: it’s how we all feel about Chris Hemsworth).
• It’s Captain Little Ass vs. Falcon Big Butt (ngl, this is the greatest thing to come out of all my Cap 2 bingeing)
• And here is some a lot of geekery from I09
• Some CAWS easter eggs
• WHERE’S MY BLACK WIDOW MOVIE?!
• And some stuff about the mid and post credit scenes
• Chris Evans gets really excited about pizza
• Steve Rogers has different catch up lists, depending on what country you’re watching the movie in
• Oh, and this tumblr

And that’s it. Aside from all the Steve/Bucky stuff I’ve been reading on Tumblr and will probably be agonizing over until Cap 3 comes out.

Do you want to built a snowman?