Kate ([info]mskatej) wrote,
@ 2007-10-04 11:08:00
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Current mood: happy
Entry tags:batman, celebrities, comics, real life, tv: gossip girl, tv: house

Happiness, Gossip Girl, House, and Batman.
I am such a fan of unlikely friendships/romances. Jennifer Anniston and Orlando Bloom? Awesome! Bradley Cooper and Cameron Diaz? FTW!

I'm in a terribly good mood today. I've taken tomorrow off work so I can sleep in, then lounge about watching "Smallville" and "Reaper" and reading more of [info]literaryll's truly awesome comics collection (more on this later) (ILU Ashley!). Also, Matty is coming back! He is my flatmate Nina's brother and he left a few days ago to stay with other people so he wouldn't be at our place for three weeks, but he's miserable there and he misses us so he's coming back on Saturday. And I couldn't be happier about it! Normally I'm the kind of person who wants guests to fuck off after the proverbial three days, but he's just so LOVELY and everything is better with him around; the atmosphere in the house is so warm and friendly and happyful and he likes to do the same kinds of things as me, i.e. watching tv in pajamas and talking about Batman.

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Gossip Girl, 1.03: Poison Ivy

I have been won back! I admit it, I'm getting my period soon, but this episode made me cry several times and I found it to be a splendid and satisfying hour of television.

I am completely in love with Serena. She's tall and foxy and her hair and voice are great, and I find her wonderfully charming and sympathetic and brave.

There were so many cool moments:

- Nate being pretty and thick and a genuinely nice person. It is becoming clearer by the week that he and Dan will soon be BFFs, and I love how he got Dan to take the drinks over to the Dartmouth dude and how Dan was all, "I misjudged you, pretty boy".

- "Because I'm Chuck Bass." (This Chuck is way better than that other stupid Chuck.)

- Serena going up on stage and pretending to be an addict just to protect her adorable little brother.

- Said adorable little brother delivering the ultimate smackdown to Blair, and, quite rightly, making her realise that she went so far over the line the line is a dot to her.

- The look Dan got in his eyes when he discovered how awesome Serena really is, then running after her to both apologise for being a judgemental jerk and offer his friendship to her. And Serena's gracious response, which revealed her to be a kind and vulnerable yet strong person (I LOVE HER SO HARD).

- Blair and Serena hooking up at the end and Blair reading the letter she wrote and never sent out loud to Serena and okay yes, I was already in tears by then, but Leighton Meeser's delivery in that scene made me SOB. She's a good little actress. And Serena's explanation for why she hadn't been in touch really moved me too: she couldn't face her after what she had done. OH GIRLS. *cuddles them*

Then this morning [info]radioreverie enlightened me about the following beautiful factoid:

Melissa: also Chuck clearly has a thing for Nate
Melissa: like a clearly sexual thing
Melissa: he is madly in love
Kate: oh yes.
Kate: I hadn't really thought about that, but now that you point it out it's obvious
Melissa: and fucks girls while he's in the room naked, just so he can imagine the two of them together
Kate: YES
Kate: chuck is evil but very attractive
Melissa: and also clearly overcompensating for secretly being the gayest man in NYC
Kate: yes!
Melissa: he's such a BITCH
Melissa: he even CALLED himself a bitch
Melissa: and wears scarves
Kate: HAHAHA
Melissa: and is more gossipy than Blair
Kate: he's SO GAY
Kate: how had I not noticed this?
Melissa: and acts like the fag to her fag hag
Melissa: at her beck and call

Brilliant. Do you think anyone is going to write Chuck/Nate porn any time soon?

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House, 4.02: The Right Stuff

I loved it! Last night was clearly the night when no TV was going to disappoint me. I'm delighted that they're both replacing the old team but keeping them in the show anyway. I think that's COOL. I am also a massive fan of Kal Penn, mostly because he was in "Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle" which I found hilarious, and he is basically just funny and awesome and will be House's best ever employee. I'm not sure about the rest of the new team yet, but hey, way to shake up the formula, "House MD". Respect!

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Bruce Wayne: Murderer?

Holy crap. I had to force myself to put this down last night (I'm about halfway through) so I could, you know, sleep. But it's killing me (in a good way). It is very hard for me to see Bruce in prison and suffering and being accused of murder. Worse, being accused of the murder of *someone he loved*, when he should rightfully be grieving in peace(ish). Oh god, my poor heart. MY POOR BRUCE. *weeps*

Some questions:

- Can someone please explain to me why, at this point in time, Bruce is on the outs with Tim and Alfred?

- I really love Batgirl; she fascinates me. Please feel free to give me a more detailed history of this character. I know she was raised to be an assassin and doesn't talk much, and apparently didn't know Batman's real identity (until now omg!).

- Dinah is Black Canary, yes? And she is Babs's best friend, yes? And she doesn't know that Batman is Bruce Wayne, right? I sort of figured most other superheroes know who Bats is, but clearly I am wrong. A list of who knows Bruce's identity would be appreciated. TY!


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[info]nightchik
2007-10-04 01:48 pm UTC (link)
Isn't it good?? I LOVE Murderer.

Can someone please explain to me why, at this point in time, Bruce is on the outs with Tim and Alfred?

Alfred left because Batman was behaving badly and hurting people close to him in the wake of Jim Gordon getting shot. And that was on top of a bunch of other stuff, I think. It happens in the Officer Down collection. There was a flashback in that book that alludes to why Tim dies, but I can't remember. Something to do with Batman's twisted mind games, I think. Did you read "The Game", the (last, I think) Lewis arc on Robin? That was cool too.

Dinah is Black Canary, yes? And she is Babs's best friend, yes? And she doesn't know that Batman is Bruce Wayne, right? I sort of figured most other superheroes know who Bats is, but clearly I am wrong. A list of who knows Bruce's identity would be appreciated. TY!

It is very confusing in this era, because for a while no one knows but a very small circle, and then there's a while where lots of Justice Leaguers seem to know, but I can't figure out if we see when they're specifically told or certain writers just assume they know or what. At this time, Black Canary does not know about Bruce, Oracle does not know about Clark, and poor Helena does not know and will never learn about them. Have you read Gail Simone's Birds of Prey? Also excellent, and a good supplement. SORRY, I get overexcited with all the books I liked from this time.

I think there was a turning point during Mark Waid's arc on Justice League, when Clark and Bruce reveal their identity to the core league at the time (Flash, GL, Aquaman), and after that word spreads a bit.

I love this era of Batverse and will talk to you about it at length if you wish.

- I really love Batgirl; she fascinates me. Please feel free to give me a more detailed history of this

I can't remember exactly what we know of her at this time, offhand. There is some stuff about her in No Man's Land? I made a list of the order of the significant batbooks for you at one point, but I lost it when my Hard Drive failed. woe.

I can also scan in some scenes that may help? Hmm.

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[info]mskatej
2007-10-04 02:40 pm UTC (link)
I love this era of Batverse and will talk to you about it at length if you wish.


YAY GOOD! Because I think I'm boring the tits off everyone else on my flist but I can't shut up about it.

Alfred left because Batman was behaving badly and hurting people close to him in the wake of Jim Gordon getting shot. And that was on top of a bunch of other stuff, I think. It happens in the Officer Down collection. There was a flashback in that book that alludes to why Tim dies, but I can't remember. Something to do with Batman's twisted mind games, I think. Did you read "The Game", the (last, I think) Lewis arc on Robin? That was cool too.


None of this means anything to me. When does Jim get shot? I'm pretty sure I haven't read any of that stuff. I defnitely haven't read any Robin comics (except the one where Tim's parents get kidnapped and then he becomes Robin).

At this time, Black Canary does not know about Bruce, Oracle does not know about Clark, and poor Helena does not know and will never learn about them.


Helena = Huntress yes? I read a Nightwing/Huntress trade recently. They fought and made out a lot which was cool, and then Babs was all "You only like her because she reminds you of Bruce, your One True Love," which was even cooler. (I am very in love with Dick, btw, in case that wasn't obvious.)

Have you read Gail Simone's Birds of Prey?

No, but I think I need to start my own list of things to read so I can remember. *does it*

I can also scan in some scenes that may help? Hmm.

Yes, feel free to make helpful scans for me. ;;)

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[info]nightchik
2007-10-04 02:59 pm UTC (link)
YAY GOOD! Because I think I'm boring the tits off everyone else on my flist but I can't shut up about it.

Don't stop! Um, I can talk about Harry Potter, which I really want to but no one on my flist gives a piss about, for solidarity's sake? :o (I know you don't read the series, but possibly have read some H/D, is that right? hee.)

Helena = Huntress yes? I read a Nightwing/Huntress trade recently. They fought and made out a lot

Yes. By Devin. Mmm. That book is crazy, and, yes, includes one of her infamous not-so-subtle intentional gay subtext moments. You might enjoy her interviews as well.

I will think about scans tonight.

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[info]mskatej
2007-10-04 03:22 pm UTC (link)
I read one of Devin's interviews. In it she described what it might be like if Dick ever made a move on Bruce (HOT). It was then I knew that she and I were MFEO. :x

possibly have read some H/D, is that right?


I once read H/D WATERSPORTS fic. *air punch*

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[info]nightchik
2007-10-04 04:06 pm UTC (link)
I once read H/D WATERSPORTS fic. *air punch*

WELL DONE.

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[info]nightchik
2007-10-05 01:29 am UTC (link)
So have you read any No Man's Land? I am trying to figure out what to scan. :D

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[info]mskatej
2007-10-06 10:45 am UTC (link)
I haven't! That's all about the earthquake yes? It gets referenced a lot so that would be a great choice.

I have another question. In Bruce Wayne Murderer? there's mention of Dick killing the Joker and then later on Dick claims he's a killer. What's that about?

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[info]literaryll
2007-11-01 06:51 pm UTC (link)
This is really old and I seem to be constantly behind on the times but in case someone hasn't already answered this for you - the story behind that was there was this big crossover called The Last Laugh all about the Joker's hijinks (I haven't actually read it but I think the Joker thought he was going to die so he wanted to finally do all the awful things he'd always wanted to and kill Batman? Maybe) and at one point Tim gets hurt and Dick thinks that the Joker killed him and Dick basically loses it and beats the Joker to death. Course since DC needs the Joker around he gets revived right after Dick leaves the scene. The intent was there though - don't mess with little brother Tim unless you want some crazy Dick on you lol.

And let's see - Tim is angry with Bruce in Murderer because he told Steph Tim's identity without asking him or telling him and Tim was hurt and betrayed. Alfred was just pissed at Bruce cause he was being a bigger ass than usual.

I forgot that Dinah didn't know Bruce's identity then. Huh. She definitely does now as does her husband Green Arrow (Oliver Queen). Their sort of son Roy (Speedy, Arsenal, Red Arrow) does too.

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[info]ghostrunner7
2007-10-04 02:15 pm UTC (link)
About Chuck/Nate. Does anyone else find it hilarious that Nate has twice now woken up in Chuck's room? Doesn't poor little rich boy have a bed of his own? and yet he sleeps at Chuck's. SO GAY. I love it.

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[info]mskatej
2007-10-04 02:42 pm UTC (link)
Nate keeps sleeping in Chuck's room while Chuck has sex with people. That's not normal heterosexual behvaviour.

♥

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[info]ghostrunner7
2007-10-05 03:43 am UTC (link)
Their (fucked up) love is so canon.

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[info]bouncymonkey
2007-10-04 03:05 pm UTC (link)
Bradley Cooper and Cameron Diaz?

OMG WHAT? Really?!

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[info]mskatej
2007-10-04 03:19 pm UTC (link)
I heard a rumour. It's probably bullshit, but I like it!

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[info]fleegull
2007-10-04 09:14 pm UTC (link)
- "Because I'm Chuck Bass." (This Chuck is way better than that other stupid Chuck.)

He would eat the other Chuck alive.

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