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Heyyy
It’s Ryna with many many hobbies and I’ve already forgotten what I was gonna say.
I’ve already forgotten what I was gonna say about Avatar. I enjoyed it. The casts are adorable. Many details are very similar to the animation. The way they had to cut and collage the storyline so they could fit the whole “book one” into 8 episodes is interesting. I do think the characters are a little tame tho. I keep seeing people talk about missing Katara’s rage which I think is valid. I think the actor is capable of delivering it but maybe the writers didn’t give her that because they’re afraid being angry might not be a likable trait or something. I don’t know. If so, they’re wrong tho. Those characteristics make them them. Of course, Katara’s angry and can be hot-headed at times. She went through something traumatic and she was frustrated with how slow her bending improved while Aang just picked it up right away. Of course, Aang is a little childish and more concerned with having fun than practicing his bending. He’s a literal child who just happened to have the weight of the whole world put on his shoulders. I think the character development of each character was important to the storyline and the dynamics of the characters. I think the script makes these rough-around-the-edges characters a little too smooth that there’s less room for them to grow. Also, we didn’t get to see Aang learn water bending in this season and I’m a little sad about that.
I still really enjoy it tho. It’s such an improvement compared to the 2010 debacle.
Anyway, have you seen videos of Dallas who plays Zuko doing martial arts? He won competitions as a kid too. That’s so cool. You gotta step it up a little if we’re manifesting your casting call. We know you can climb but how high can you kick? We need to see that. We need to see your strength too! What should we do that could show how suitable for an action role you are? Hmm…🤔🤔 Should we start with the Texas Hold ‘Em push-up challenge and go from there? Lmao just kidding tho (or…?)
Dallas’s also into kpop too! He said he was roommates with the guy who plays Sokka and kept showing him kpop music videos. I don’t know what to do with that info either. I just know it now and have to repeat it.
Next subject.
(This is sensitive so I’m gonna try not to be too much but we’ll see)
So, Sapiens. I just found out that the author’s Israeli and I’m reading about what he’s been saying about the situation and it’s not good, like, he’s been outspoken about it too.😐
I mean, I’ve been living in a country that’s heavy on propaganda and I can see what it does to people, and I can see it in the way he gives interviews. Now that I know what he said about the situation, I’m conflicted. The book itself isn’t bad. It’s very informative and the content is quite extensive from the evolution to ideologies to religions to Chinese dynasties to modern technology, but it’s not exactly a documentary with just facts after facts. There are author’s personal opinions and social commentaries thrown in there too. I mean, he sort of mocks Christianity here and there the entire book. You kind of have to assess if what you’re reading is fact, debated theory, or opinion.
This is why I think people are using the “separate art from the artist” thing wrong. Most people would say this when they don’t care enough about the consequences of their actions as long as they get to consume what they want, but really, this phrase should be used when you’re trying to analyze and criticize art for what it is.
You can look at a painting by a talented artist who’s also the shittest person and appreciate the techniques and every brush stroke on the work without bias or prejudice, and not be like “this is a horrible piece of art because I know the artist and that guy’s a horrible person. He even eats the cookie of the oreo before eating the cream! Absolute monster.” That’s separating art from the artist. However, while separating art from the artist, you can also be a responsible person who’s like “this art is pleasing to see and the techniques used are amazing, but the artist is a horrible person whose actions harm people, so I will not be paying them or supporting them.”
Literature and music is a little more tricky tho.
As someone who studied literature, we read from problematic authors all the time, but only to critique and understand the history and the social context surrounding those books better. We discussed what happened at that time when the works were created, what the author/artist felt about certain subjects and if it influenced their works. And you know what? Their beliefs always creep in. Their beliefs will be weaved into the text somehow. It might be subtle, but it’s there. It might not be where you’re looking, but it’s somewhere.
So, when people “seperating-ly” enjoy art from the problematic artists, they also unknowingly consume their beliefs.
And it doesn’t end there.
Like, people overlook when their favorite singers are problematic a lot because they think listening to silly little songs about nothing doesn’t really mean they agree with the artist’s behaviors which of course it doesn’t mean that BUT in this capitalist world where your money actually goes to them when you stream their music or buy their licensed stuff, even if you say “I don’t support their beliefs,” you’re still a consumer of their products and your money is still supporting them, their lifestyle, and behaviors (that are surely tightly knitted to their beliefs.)
If the artists are creeps or on the complete opposite side of me on social issues, then even if I like their works, there will be that tiny voice in my head reminding me of what that artist has done or I’ll be looking for the creeped in views in their works that I can no longer enjoy them.
Then again, it’s not like we can all know about every single problematic thing the artists have ever done but we do what we can when we know. Gosh, life’s hard.
Anyway, about Sapiens, it’s a library book so I don’t feel that bad about picking it up but I think I’ll do more research for my next read now.
Nect(ar) subject.
Will your song be about someone being your nectar and now that they’re gone, your life force has gone with them? That’s what I get from these brooding images + the word “nectar”.
I kinda like the fact that Nectar (according to Homer (not the simpsons)) is practically honey. Some myths said Melissa, a nymph who nursed Zeus when he was a baby being hidden in a cave, was taught how to use honey from the bees. Other myths said he was nursed by the holy bees. Either way, the first nectar that was Zeus’s life force was honey (and goat milk with honey). I just love the fact that Nectar being the title track has everything to do with honey and the bees. You know, more ways for you guys to be sappy about how you guys get your life force from the b and stuff lol.
Btw are the flowers you’re holding in the photo concept sweet pea? People keep guessing different flowers but I think they might be sweet pea. I don’t know tho.
Also, the fact that white flowers make you think of both weddings and funerals is kinda chilling. I like it.
Sorry for coming in with something not-so-sunny again. Hope your week is going well tho. Hope it’s that fun kind of busy. Don’t get hurt tho.
Love you (strictly platonically),
Ryna x
PS - I don't know which parts of Hurt Me Less are yours. I seriously can't tell. Please disclose. (Kinda hoping this is not the full song yet too bc I like this kind of songs and I hope I can enjoy it longer.)
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