michellek has written awesome Jack/Liz for the porn battle and you should go read it right now:

Sometimes, You Just Can't Help It

and You Can Leave Your Boots On

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Christian Bale wants to do an R-rated Batman because he thinks exploring Bruce's sexuality would be interesting. I'd actually go to that movie.

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I saw this Armstrong and Miller comedy sketch years ago and I've never forgotten it because it made me laugh so much. It's still hilarious, and slodwick, if you don't love this I'll eat my hat:

EDIT: This brilliant rant by naamah_darling sums up how I feel about the Contraception = Abortion bullshit that has been upsetting me for the past day.

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I'm going to "The Dark Knight" with the girls in a few weeks but I'm afraid to say the only thing I'm looking forward to about it is seeing the girls. (HI GIRLS.) Because I know I'm going to hate it. I hated the first one -- and I don't advise you get me started on why unless you've got all day -- and according to Stephanie Zacharek (who I trust more than any other person in the entire world on the subject of film) the second one is as big a mess. DAMN YOU CHRISTOPHER NOLAN. Please hand the reigns to a more worthy director (del Toro! Cuarón! Rodriguez!) for the next instalment, and please stop listening to all the people who tell you you are a genius, because you really are NOT. /end frustrated rant

Hopefully my expectations are so low that I will end up liking this one more? At least it's got Maggie and Heath.

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Beauty myths! Um, I need someone to clear this up for me (blythely?) because it sounds like a myth but maybe there is science behind it. Is it true that you are supposed to change your face cream brand every four years? Several women have told me this and it annoys me because I have been using the same brand for way more than four years (it's a good cream!) and finding a new brand is going to be a huge pain in the ass because I am allergic to so many of them.

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Tell me what you have on your mug and key-chain because it will be interesting. My work mug has this picture on it:



I bought it at the Beatles Store on Baker Street when I first started here and have been using it ever since.

My keyring is this:



My friend Anna gave it to me and I find it amusing even though I have only ever flown economy so I guess the joke's on me.

( Lost, up to 4.10: Something Nice Back Home )

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Look, I know Grant Morrison smokes crack for breakfast but seriously, what the hell is going on in Batman right now? If anyone understands the last issue please explain it to me. (Tony Daniel draws the best Bruce. Y/Y/MFY? Dick's hair is a little too long and eighties for my liking though.)

Saw this in hils' journal. It is extremely funny.

( LOL. )

I keep going back and looking at this entry from scans_daily, because, well, you know. It makes me horny:

Batman is a Pimp!

Exactly.

So I thought I'd better make myself some icons, but now I can't decide which one I want to use. Also, any excuse for a poll.



THE WHICH ICON IS BEST POLL.

( Icons and poll back here. )

COMICS ♥

( Gotham Underground #2 )

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I wathced the first two episodes of "Oz" last night.

GRIM.

But very entertaining for sure. I'm pleased that Dean Winters is in it because I adore him; a little later in the evening I watched "30 Rock" and he was in it, as Dennis, Liz's loser boyfriend, and god -- SO MUCH LOVE. He's one of those actors who is both incredibly sexy and totally shameless. He always plays characters who shouldn't be remotely likeable but always, always are, because he's so funny and cute.

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What do you look for in a pairing? I know for me that I need to be able to see canonical evidence of a strong attraction; which only happens when the actors have great chemistry with each other but it also needs to be in the writing. [I love so much that Lex's obsession with Clark is regularly acknowledged on the show and is unwavering, even after seven years. Hell, he said himself that his obsession with Clark will never die. And despite Lex's dangerous love for Clark, Clark can't stay away from him. Now that, to me, is what great slash is made of.]

Is there a common theme in the pairings you like? I am defintiely attracted by forbidden love, opposite personalities, obsession/devotion, a power imbalance. Buffy/Spike, Clark/Lex and Bruce/Dick all have these things in common (they are my top three ever pairings).

Are you fussy? Do you fall for lots of pairings or does it hardly ever happen for you? Because I appear to be absurdly fussy. Most popular pairings in fandom leave me cold, or interest me only fleetingly. Just as in life, I guess. I can have a one night stand with a pairing and it can be fun, but in the morning I'll be all, ew, put some clothes on and get the fuck out of my house. [DC is the exception to this rule, however. All DC pairings seem to work beautifully, much to my delight.]

Thank you morganichele, literaryll, norwich36 and clari_clyde for the virtual prezzies. They are much appreciated. :)

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I am unclear on what happened during Infinite Crisis and I still don't know where Bruce, Dick and Tim went for a whole year. Were they on a gay cruise or what?

I flipped out yesterday. I was moaning to radioreverie about how I wasn't getting emailed any of my comments and she tells me that hotmail blocks LJ emails now.

WTF.

I'm not sure if this is LJ's fault or Hotmail's but I'm still not recovered from my rage and self pitying. I had to change my LJ email to my gmail account but I'm not at all happy about it. I don't like gmail. I find hotmail more aesthetically pleasing, and not confusing, and I've always used my hotmail account for fannish stuff and I like it and I hate having to change just because hotmail has decided to start sucking.

Do you think they're going to fix this problem so I can go back to using hotmail as my fannish email soon? Despite my anger I remain optimistic.


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How good was the last "Friday Night Lights" you guys?

YAY SHOW.

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I bought comics today. I'm going to go home, have some soup, set myself up on the couch for the night and read Gotham Underground #1 and Robin #167, and then I'm going to finish reading Under The Hood (GodDAMN. Jason is such a hotass. *quivers*) and then if I have time I'm going to get started on Identity Crisis. And then I'll go to bed and dream about Batman (no really, I probably will).

I burnt the roof of my mouth yesterday. And what's worse is, I knew I was going to do it. Because I couldn't wait five freaking minutes for my delicious duck spring rolls to cool down. I said to them: "you are going to hurt me if I eat you now. *CHOMPS*". And now I am in terrible pain.

WRITING

Yes! I might not be posting much at the moment, but I AM writing, and it's going pretty good.

I have a question for my American friends. Would Clark leave a pan on the stove top? The cooker? The cook top? Or what? Help a kiwi out.

Bats

I think of Bruce as being about 6'4" but I was wondering if his height has ever been canonically confirmed. I'd also like to know how tall Dick and Tim are meant to be. Also, Tim's age at the moment. Is he eighteen yet?

I'm starting to think I can ship Dick with anyone, because he's that sexy. I mean, he even made out with CATWOMAN. And it was really hot. She was doing it to make Batman jealous of course, but *still*. Dick doesn't seem to care who he makes out with as long as they're attractive. *swoons*

It has recently come to my attention that Babs/Dinah = OTP.

Television

I've decided to give up on "Reaper". It's not that I dislike it because I really don't; I find the characters reasonably charming and it's amusing in places. It's just that...it's kind of boring. The formula doesn't really work that well and they're clearly intent on sticking to that formula, at the expense of any interesting season wide story arcs (which I need if I'm to get invested in a show). Further, I *hate* the way the main female character is used: purely as a love interest. Which I wouldn't have so much of a problem with if the romance was in *any way interesting or believable* but it ain't. It makes it very clear to me that the writing staff consists exclusively of fanboys who have never seen a woman naked.

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I inhaled the first two seasons of "Entourage" on the weekend. How have I not been a fan of this show for years? It is AWESOME. Times a MILLION. I love everything about it and I'm outraged that season 3 hasn't been released on DVD here yet.

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It took me a few years to recover from the season one finale, but I'm finally catching up on "Dark Angel" season 2. I probably just should have bought it back then because of course I'm loving it. Jessica Alba is the foxiest woman on the planet and I want to be her. I love Max and Logan and I even *gasp* love Alec (that's Jensen Ackles' character for those not in the know). Is there any Max/Alec porn out there? Or Logan/Alec? It's for a friend.

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( FNL... )

I love all of the Bat family. I am in love with all of them to the point where I can’t decide who I love the best. Dick is so sexy and lovely and funny and Tim is so brilliant and clever and witty, and Bruce is…Bruce is just Bruce and he owns me. And I love all the girls as well. I have now met Steph and she makes me want to cuddle her forever, and Babs is my hero and Cassie is adorable.

It used to be that Forbidden Planet scared me because I didn’t understand it and there was too much going on, so I would always go in with the intention of buying myself something neat but then leave empty handed feeling dejected and like a failure.

Now it’s my favourite shop in the whole world! I’m all “I’ll take THAT and THAT and THAT!” And when I walk out I feel like a winner.



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More importantly, bop_radar is hosting a Fandom Garden Party in her journal for the next week, and everyone is invited!

The introductions start today; just follow the link above. Meet new people! Advertise yourself! Make new friends! Go tell other people about it!

See you at the party!

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 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 )

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( House, 4.02: The Right Stuff )

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( Bruce Wayne: Murderer? )

I worked a six day week last week (unheard of!) so had yesterday off, and despite still being hungover from Saturday night (I think I poisoned myself), had a great day. I sat on my armchair under a duvet and watched Pretty in Pink and read comics. I’m now up to about #21 of Gotham Knights, and I’m not sure I can quite express myself properly, but I will try.

Dear Devin Grayson,



Love from your slave forever,

mskatej

Basically what this series is about is how Dick and Bruce love each other till the end of time. I cried a number of times yesterday over their epic romance because Devin is the best writer ever and has a brilliant understanding of how gay comics should be.

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My workmate Alex bought this coffee from Selfridges called Civet Coffee. Apparently the coffee beans are eaten by weasels in Indonesia then picked out of their poo. She just told me this and I stared at her for a long time then asked, "... ... Why?"

She does not know.

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Smallville/DC question:

So, Matty asked me the other day if Bruce Wayne had turned up in Smallville yet and I was like, "No, that will never happen."

But WHY? Is there a chance that they could bring Bruce into SV? And if not, why not? How come you never get Superman and Batman in the same movie? They never even mention each other in the movies, but in comics they're basically best pals. So what's the deal? How come they can bring in the Flash and Green Arrow but not Bruce? Are they afraid he will upstage Clark or is it a legal thing?

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( House, 4.10: Alone )

I have almost no expectations for season 7. It's not that I don't care (because I know I will once it starts again), it's that I know caring too much is fruitless; SV will never do exactly what I want it to do and it will never live up to its potential, but what it *will* do is deliver on the pretty and the sexy and the gay and the fun. And despite its flaws, it's still a show about two three of pop culture's most iconic characters. You can't say that about much else on telly.

Here is my deep and meaningful wish list:

( ALL OF THIS SHOULD HAPPEN. )

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My flatmate's brother is over from Australia at the moment and staying with us and he happens to be a comic book nut (we have a shopping date for a week on Saturday and he's going to advise me on what to buy. ) and then last night he's telling me about these fan-made Batman movies that you can watch on Youtube.

Do you guys know about these?! Because we watched five or six and some of them are pretty fucking good!

My favourite was Grayson, which is done like a film trailer and it's so cool you will want it to be made into an actual real movie. In it, Dick is older and has given up crimefighting and has a wife and children, but then Batman is killed, so Dick gets back into training and being a detective so he can find the killer. (The guy playing Dick is almost hot enough too; his body is NICE.) It's such a *great* idea for a movie, and really, there should be more movies about how sexy and wonderful Dick Grayson is. And then in the end (of the real movie that they should make) it can all be a dream or something, because Batman is not allowed to die.

I had NO IDEA people DID this. Like, that's fanboying taken to a whole other (lame but) awesome level! There are some really *really* tragic fan movies out there, but some of them are amazing!

I can also recommend Batman Legends (it's got Nightwing and Tim in it!) and Batman Dead End, where Bats fights Alien and Predator!

GIP. I made myself a Bruce/Dick OTP icon. *laughs and laughs forever*

The original panel it comes from has to be seen to be believed and adored. Every time I think about it I laugh and feel pleased with the world. LOOK HOW HAPPY BRUCE IS:

( cut for size )

I've seen quite a few things recently, but I'll try to keep my comments on them brief:

1. Conspiracy

Most chilling drama ever. Highly recommended.

2. Batman Begins

( Y HALO THAR BB )

3. Gossip Girl

LOVED IT. Pure unadulterated entertainment. It's visually stunning, the cast is *exceptionally* hot, it's fun and daft and exciting and I am madly in love with Rufus already (he's the hot rockstar dad). Favourite pilot this year by far.

4. Last Tango In Paris

I've been meaning to see this for decades and it was on sale at HMV for £3 (which is cheaper than renting a movie) so I bought it. It is not very good.

My gal bop_radar is going to host a Character Study challenge, which I think is a wicked idea. I will enter and my character study will be full of porn.

capnzebbie has done it again, and made a really fabulous Lex vid. It's dark and violent and disturbing and sad, as well as being stunning to look at.

I read "Robin Year One" last night. *HAPPY* I love Dick Grayson.

Have I mentioned that petronelle is the most amazing writer ever? (Petra, I owe you lots of feedback! I will send you a long embarrassing email soon I promise.) Go and read all of her stories, you won't regret it. But yes, one I read last night which thrilled me is this Clark/Bruce fic (shush! comics Clark is really not anything like SV's Clark, so he's allowed to have sex with the Bat family as much as he wants): Look in these eyes. If you've read the Superman/Batman "Public Enemies" comic (which I did recently) you will LOVE IT SO MUCH, but even if you haven't, it is utterly beautiful (and fancily presented).

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( A brief word about migration... )

Dearest literaryll,

The first package arrived!



I read the Batman Detective comics last night, where Tim is dreaming about being allowed to be Robin and then his parents get kidnapped. I seriously did not see that ending coming at all. Poor Tim. Poor Bruce.

"I FAILED!"

*cries*

Anyway, I see now why Tim is so universally loved. He's a *clever* woobie. ♥

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Does anyone ever find themselves watching that show "What About Brian" (the cast is pretty which always makes me think I'm going to enjoy it more than I ever do) and just *hating* everyone in it? Like, how is it possible for a show to be populated entirely with characters who are utter cunts? Who all love themselves waaaaaay too much? It's almost spooky.

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CELEBRITY NEWS

- Owen Wilson never really struck me as the suicidal type. :( Let's just hope it was a cry for attention rather than a serious attempt, and that his next movie is a big hit.

- It wouldn't surprise me if Britney and Kev were child abusers. They have that Child Abusing look about them, if you know what I mean.

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( House MD, 3.24: Human Error )

An ex booty call of mine emailed me today (in response to my birthday party invitation) saying that he no longer lives in London and is expecting a baby in four weeks.

WTF.

I can't remember if we flinged (flung?) last year or the year before. It feels like it was years ago, but when I think about it closely it seems more likely that it was only last year. I DO NOT KNOW. Either way, I feel like I need to get laid soon.

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My colleague's shitheel of a husband has been cheating on her for about three years, and while she has suspected for a while, it was confirmed yesterday. The cunt has so little respect for her (despite her being the mother of his two small children) he isn't even sorry. He blames HER for his cheating. And her confidence is at such an all time low she would probably take him back if he wanted to. UGH. I would really like to kick him in the nuts right this second. I just hope she stops being upset soon and starts getting mad. Then I hope she takes him for every fucking penny he's got. She'll probably go back to Hong Kong, which means the kids won't see their dad very often but it sounds like he cares more about himself than he does about them anyway.

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Fallout Boy sucks ass. So does My Chemical Romance. FYI.

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rivkat has written a long (7 parts!), plotty, extremely hot and sexy Clex story, called Useful Arts. I KNOW! She posted part 1 yesterday and part 2 today (which I am just about to read) and you should all go read it this instant.

Also, I read the most amazing Bruce/Dick AU yesterday: Hanging Work, by cereta. Dick is found (living on the streets) and raised by Selina Kyle instead of Bruce, so when Dick and Bruce meet they're on opposite sides of the law. It has an amazing plot and is heartwrenchingly romantic (and super sexy, of course), and I highly recommend it to everyone, even if this isn't a pairing that would normally interest you.

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If I loved Dick Grayson any harder I would probably pass out.

I was up till one in the morning because I had to finish “Hush”, which is now officially my favourite comic book so far. I AM SO TIRED TODAY BUT IT WAS WORTH IT.

I am going to cut my reactions, because you might want to skip them if you haven’t read the book and anyway, mostly it will be incoherent flailing, abuse of capslock, and me saying stuff like: I LOVE BRUCE AND DICK SO MUCH *cries* etc etc.

( Hush )

Bruce really needs to get laid, and it’s not like there’s a shortage of willing suitors, so I’m not sure what his problem is: he could have anyone he wants! Including (and especially) Dick. Hell, he can have me.

If you could blow any comic book character who would you blow and why? I pick Bruce, because, well, I love him and he's sexy as fuck, but also, it would be an awesome feeling to distract him--even if only for a little while--from his mission. And to make him moan. I would even swallow for Bruce! /tmi

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One thing I love about facebook is that friends of mine put up photos of me that I would never have otherwise seen. Here is one of me (on the right), Christiaan and Anna at the Coliseum a few years ago. :)
( Kate in Rome! )

I get giddy when I think about Bruce Wayne. I had no idea how hot he was before I read comics (and porn, obvs) but now I'm pretty sure he's the sexiest character of all time.

Did Rachel and Joey liking each other on Friends make you hate them both a little bit? Y/Y? She was always my favourite but I saw that episode last night where they made out a lot in the hotel room and it reminded me how much I was forced to hate them both for a short while (before the producers realised how royally they'd fucked up by going down that route).

Here is a random poll. Fun!

( Tell Kate all about it. )

Does anyone know why my keyboard no longer does what it's supposed to? The " is in the place the @ is supposed to be and vice versa. Along with a number of other things. It was not like this yesterday so I figure I must have hit something accidentally but I don't know how to get it back to normal. PLZ HELP.

( GOOD STUFF! )