a fannish post for a change :)

[floatingleaf]

Just checking in to say that I finally watched Born of Hope. Yes, I know it's been out there since sometime last year, probably - but when I first heard about the project, it wasn't done yet, and then I sort of forgot about it. Until it popped up in conversation with illuins_lair a while ago. And I realized I am extremely late to the party - as usual.;)

So... anyway. The film is gorgeous. So amazingly well done and so true to the spirit of LOTR, you can hardly believe it wasn't created by Peter Jackson's team. It's a truly wonderful labor of love... or, in other words, one of the greatest pieces of fanart ever made. Because that's what it is, by any definition. And somehow I think Professor Tolkien would be very happy with it, even though he never invented some of those characters/events. In the whole big discussion on the legitimacy of fanfiction/fanart, I think this film is a very strong argument in favor of it. I can't imagine anyone seeing it and then saying it shouldn't have been made. If that actually happened and I am simply unaware of it - please let me know.;)

My favorite character was, of course, Elgarain (I say "of course", because if you've seen the film, and if you know anything about me and my life, you will probably know why ;). Played by Kate Madison, who also directed and produced the movie. That woman is damn AWESOME. I am totally, like, crushing on her right now.;P Christopher Dane, who plays Arathorn, is also great. All the characters are believable and fit in very well into Tolkien's universe. The story is moving, the costumes and other detail beautifully done, the fight sequences convincing, the music... wow. Just... WOW. A fannish experience to be treasured, no doubt about it. <333

But speaking of fanfiction... I has a rec to share. Midsummer Memorial by geale01. Not for the faint of heart - for it is canon A/L, which, as we all know, doesn't include a happy ending. But it is sooo beautifully written it just has to be given proper homage. It made me cry and cry and cry (and I wasn't PMS-ing at the time, just so you know...;P). It is right up there at the top of my 'best A/L angst' list - somewhere close to Leaves of Gold by lady_elina. Which is really saying a lot. Anyway... you can find it here:

http://geale01.livejournal.com/18779.html#cutid1

As you can surely tell, I am in a very LOTR-loving mood at the moment.:D

Comments

[dissonant-dream.livejournal.com]

I am so glad there are still people talking about LotR, and loving it. ♥

I still haven't watched Hunt For Gollum, I am so behind! I must watch these. I think Born of Hope even got written about in my newspaper.

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

I am so glad there are still people talking about LotR, and loving it.

You can always count on me in this regard.:D

[dissonant-dream.livejournal.com]

I am very glad to hear it. I never want this fandom to not be a part of me. ♥

*hugs*

[illuins-lair.livejournal.com]

YAYYYY!! *puddles* I know - it´s omg!awesome and such a great LOTR-tribute and the costumes and acting andandand --->>> Elgarain is totally_hot *cuz you DID see those manips yeah* and...
I SO wished we could have squee´d together. I would probably have fallen off the couch at som point. =P

(you can hardly believe it wasn't created by Peter Jackson's team.
I think they got some assistance from WETA though)

In the whole big discussion on the legitimacy of fanfiction/fanart, I think this film is a very strong argument in favor of it
Truer words have never been spoken, Milady! (though the lack of certain slash context grieves me deeply..)

*reminds self that she´s still gotta see the Hunt for Gollum*

You knooooow I´m gonna run to wherever you lead me darling - in this case; Midsummer Memorial.. though all I could manage was a sneakpeek... (GUUHHH..) because I can´t expose my fragile self to it just yet cuz I need to buy tissues.
*hides behind happy!endings*

Love when mah girrl is in LOTR-loving mood!!!!!!!!

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

Elgarain is totally_hot *cuz you DID see those manips yeah*

Yeah.:D I feel compelled to point out, however, that Elgarain/Eowyn is an impossible pairing. Namely, Elgarain is long dead before Eowyn (or even her mother, in all probability) gets born.:D

Unless Eowyn invents a time-capsule and travels into the past to meet the woman who sacrificed her life defending Aragorn's family. How's that for a plot bunny?...;P

I think they got some assistance from WETA though

Yeah, and very high praise from Richard Taylor.:)

the lack of certain slash context grieves me deeply..

Hmmm... how about some Elgarain/Gilraen then?... Oh wait! that might mean no Aragorn - which would so NOT be a good thing... LOL.

I can´t expose my fragile self to it just yet cuz I need to buy tissues

Get a good supply for that one, and have some happy!fluff lined up for desserts.;)

Love when mah girrl is in LOTR-loving mood!!!!!!!!

This girl is ALWAYS in LOTR-loving mood.:D <33333

[illuins-lair.livejournal.com]

Elgarain/Eowyn is an impossible pairing
*whistles the non-canon-canoness-hymn and plugs ears and still thinks Tolkien must have missed something important here*
Well.. it´s not possible, and not even probable.. but I can dream.. *pouts*
See! The time-capsule-thingie! Totally plotbunny-material. (uh.. if not a bit too AU)
how about some Elgarain/Gilraen then?... Oh wait! that might mean no Aragorn
Sorry luv, we can´t have that. Teh Aragornz must be brought forth. Or else he wouldn´t be able to fuck Legolas later on - and THAT would be such a shame!!

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

Teh Aragornz must be brought forth. Or else he wouldn´t be able to fuck Legolas later on - and THAT would be such a shame!!

Well, of course. That's, like, the true purpose of his existence. Forget the ring and the kingdom and all that other irrelevant stuff...:D :D :D

[illuins-lair.livejournal.com]

Bwahahhaha... *plugs ears and tries being part of the non-tinhattery-fandom*

(Oh god.. I did read his poems. / I hhaz wearings a tinhat. Lookz!! Uh.. *orgasms*)

Thre was a ring?

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

LOL!!

[illuins-lair.livejournal.com]

Was supposed to PM you this last night but the birdie!issue came up.

When I was taking a mid-day-nap yesterday, I had the funniest dream:.. *is still giggling like crazy*

I was in a supermarket with my mum and was really angry at how they had placed the groceries that were on offer. (in reality; the messy store was probably much like the messiness in my own brain.. lol)
Anyway; I was all of a sudden milling about the aisles and shelves with You. And there was some kind of product – like a “special offer/special!edition-version” promoted by.. Orlando. *znerk* You grabbed what turned out to be the last one of them and then moved ahead, while I stayed, discovering a business card at the end of the emptied shelf, saying; “With Love From Orli” – in pink quirky letters. =D
I called for you to come back and look at it, while I also opened a cabinet next to the shelf, where another note was saying “Orlando - Loved By Floatingleaf” along with several love letters and slashy LJ-stuff. Apparently I had placed some of them there as a joke for you to find but you hadn´t seen them. (funny how You were the one projected with my huge orli!crush..) Anyway so while I´m yelling “Floatingleaf – come see this…!!!”, someone is sneaking up on me at my left, trying to peek, while chatting with me (something *does* seem familiar with the accent) – and I start explaining and giggling about your huuuuge crush on Orli, until I realize that the one pressing up at my side – highly amused about the loveletters – is.. Orlando himself. *dies*
So I stare in horror at skinny!Orli, dies from embarrassment – trying to cover the evidence.. but he´s just smiling and blinking at me, being all charming; asking me to meet you.
So, there I was; searching for Floatingleaf in a supermarket, with eager!Orli at my side and knowing you would most likely strangle me before fainting at his feet.
After that it´s a bit blurry; I think you looked at me like you would murder me.. though Orli was all in Charm-mood and chatted you up and ended up dating you. (to my great envy)
Well, I actually woke up laughing and then spent the afternoon giggling about the total logic of it all: the prospect of ever running into Orli in a supermarket, for example.
So, just so you know; please don´t hide slashy celeb-loveletters in random places.
And yeah… just thought I should share a piece of that brain-o-mine…

(The next dream was me getting well-fucked up against a wall.. But that is another story)

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

Ahhahahahaaah!!!..... *rolls on the floor*

You and your brain, dear. What a pair.;) *headshake*

Far it be from me to try seducing YOUR Orli from right under your nose... LOL. You can keep him all to yourself... provided I am occasionally allowed to watch.;P (I think I might be quoting or paraphrasing my own fic here, btw ;)

So, just so you know; please don´t hide slashy celeb-loveletters in random places.

I'll keep that in mind.:D

The next dream was me getting well-fucked up against a wall.. But that is another story

Hmmm... interesting. By whom, may I ask?... Not VIGGO, I hope. *glares* :P

[illuins-lair.livejournal.com]

You and your brain, dear. What a pair.
Precious pairing, that.. *nods* =DDD

Far it be from me to try seducing YOUR Orli from right under your nose.
My_Orli huh!...*giggles madly* Nah, I´m not the jealous type so that would be all up for celebration!yayness from my part. (but I´ll totally buy a ticket and stand in line to peek)

provided I am occasionally allowed to watch
Stop thinking my thoughts, darl.. LOL

I might be quoting or paraphrasing my own fic here
wha-whaaa? *confused bouncing*

By whom, may I ask?
Oh, nooo not Vigs (not that lucky) ..I have no idea; it was some random guy and I only remember that he was barefeet and pretty dirty. Hahahhaa...

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

Precious pairing, that.. *nods*

One of my favorites.:D

wha-whaaa? *confused bouncing*

I did have one of the Twins say that to Estel about Legolas, I think.;)

I only remember that he was barefeet and pretty dirty

Welll... that does sound like Viggo.:P

[illuins-lair.livejournal.com]

Well dear.. I´m only human.. (in fact; if Viggo appeared in some whatever-state of nakedess and was indeed fuckable in one way or the other, I would totally and shamelessly participate - inviting You along the orgasmic peaks and neverminds - passively watching you or being watched; turning shapeless and non-random until the undoubtable scream would make me step in with palms outstretched; to finally collect it all, to protect it all, in my keeping, in your keeping, all love.

(.... OR; tell you all the exquisite details while you) fucked me afterwards..)

Is it fair? I have no idea.

Life; I´ll give it to you. Whatever it means to you.

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

You are incredible. I've always wanted to be able to love in such a selfless, non-possessive way. I don't think I can, though. I can write fic about it... but in real life? Being involved in a threesome would probably equal emotional torture, because I would always feel like I'm the odd one out... *sigh*

[illuins-lair.livejournal.com]

*looks for words*

Um..*blushes a little*
One just never knows, but it´s either me or the world that is slightly crazy. Or, I might also origin from some faraway planet in outer space.. It´s a bit lonely at times.

Being involved in a threesome would probably equal emotional torture, because I would always feel like I'm the odd one out..
But... if there´s Lust there´s not really anything as "the odd one out"? It´s perhaps just your self-reflection speaking.. (I sincerely think that it might need some severe cleanout in the confidence-dep.)
What does Lust means to you?

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

I sincerely think that it might need some severe cleanout in the confidence-dep

Haha. No shit, Mr. Freud.;P

What does Lust means to you?

Oh dear. What a question. I guess lust doesn't exist for me in separation from love/affection/emotional closeness of some kind. Or if it does, it is never acted on - because once it is acted on, it creates affection/closeness... or the desire of it. To put it simply, I could never understand how people can enjoy "casual sex". What's ever casual about letting another person see you naked/touch you intimately etc.? Why would you be even interested in that with a virtual stranger?...

In other words, I seem unable to feel lust "just by itself" - and those other emotions that come with it can be very tricky. The more I want someone, the more power they have to hurt me by rejecting my attentions, or by choosing someone else. Or by simply taking advantage of the physical need and not wanting anything more. So if I were involved with two people at the same time, the potential for getting hurt would automatically double. Yes, I know - I'm hopeless. But I did happen to be in a sort of emotional threesome once, and I did end up being "the odd one out" - at least in my own perception at that point in time - so it is a sort of a painful spot for me. I just don't truly believe in "real life" happy threesomes, I suppose - they are a beautiful fantasy which I love to read about... like beautiful immortal creatures who stay in love with the same person for all eternity.:)

I'm not sure if I answered your question. Maybe I don't know the answer. I have never actually made love to two people at the same time, so how would I really know?... I only know how very little it takes for me to feel rejected, because I have felt it - and it hurt like hell. Precisely because I felt lust/affection for the two people who were apparently choosing each other over me. So maybe I am just a little paranoid about the same thing happening again if I ever decide to try a threesome... *shrug*