[ficathons] remix redux

Oh, people, do you know how much I love my remix redux assignment? A lot. A whole lot. I love it like a burning thing, which is actually a nice, clever word play based on the situation, but unfortunately none of you can know about that yet. Just know that I am beyond thrilled, I am absolutely giddy and filled with glee, both by the story I just chose to remix and by the actual assignment itself. You'll see why I'm amused and pleased.

That being said, here's a quick letter to whomever received me as an assignment.

Dear Remixer,

I'm sorry my stories aren't all located in one place. I hope between Escritoire Azul's automated fic archive and the older stories at Of Luv and Blood, you'll be able to find what you need. (Any story written since I started this livejournal can also be found in the memories, under FIC:[fandom].)

I am of the mind that the remixer should get as much freedom as possible, so really, whatever you want to do will be fine. I love to see how my stories are changed, twisted, dark corners brought into light, and I have never disliked how a remixer has treated my work.

I am already thankful that you chose to participate and that you received my name. The most important thing is I want you to have fun with whatever you do.

[movies] The Descent

I saw this when it first came out in theaters in the U.S., and I did enjoy it. (On the big screen, there were some moments which set off my claustrophobia and my vertigo, so I hope the same thing won't happen on my television. I didn't mind that kind of reaction, it just made the horror of it more real and more fun.)

I was struck, watching it the first time and watching it now, but how the characters are developed so well in the beginning. I care about the women, and am curious about their relationships. That's part of why the horror is so horrible later, because I do care.

Is that a British horror trend? I say that because Sarah does the same thing when she writes horror, develops the characters and their relationships before she even hints at the horror side of things. I really, really like it.

I think I may have to write some girl slash for this movie. I'm quite taken with Juno and Holly in particular, and their adrenaline addiction.

After this, if I still can't sleep, I may have to watch The Cave. Unlike Sarah, I enjoy both movies. (This may be because I watched The Cave first. Plus I am in love with Piper Perabo as Charlie.)

Edited to Add: One of my favorite quotes. "I'm an English teacher, not the fucking tomb raider."

Edited to Add (2:01 a.m.): That's a big no on the whole being better on the small screen. One scene in particular set me off. It's kind of hard to breathe right now. (Only a slightly tight chest, which is nothing compared to in the theater, but still.)

[movies] V for Vendetta

I'm finally watching V for Vendetta (I've only had it from Netflix for almost two months now), and I'm glad I finally did. I really like it, and, unsurprisingly, it has reminded me of my belief that sometimes the only way to change things is through a revolution.

(Violence is a dangerous, heady, addictive thing.)