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Yuletide Recs II
Dec. 28th, 2012 07:54 amI still haven't read all the stories and fandoms I want to expore, there are that many this year. :) But here is a second bunch of reccomendations:
Singin' In The Rain: Top Billing
What happened to Lina Lamont and Cosmo Brown after the film. The author hit on the ingeneous idea of letting Lina essentially become Hedda Hopper (who was a film actress before switching to becoming one of the two lethal gossip journalists of Hollywood), while Cosmo gets into script writing in earnest, and the zingers fly while Hollywood is Hollywood.
Star of the Guardians: Sanctuary
I think I may have mentioned before, years ago, that among the many, many Star Wars inspired space operas, this one, a series of novels by Margaret Weis is my clear favourite. Given the central relationship in it is between friends/lovers-turned-enemies-turned-allies-where-trust-is-a-big-question, how could it not? The simplest explanation for non readers is probably: think Leia and Obi-Wan Kenobi as one and the same character (the Lady Maigrey Morianna), with a telepathic link to the Darth Vader character (Derek Sagan), whether or not they're currently enemies or allies. This story is set after the novels end and probably makes no sense if you haven't read them, but it captures their dynamic beautifully.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Familiar
At Ezri's zhian'tara, she is most nervous about meeting the most recent former host of the Dax symbiont. I'm fond of Dax in various incarnations, and this one was written beautifully. The Ezri-Jadzia-in-Kasidy encounter is the well deserved climax, but I confess I had a particular soft spot for Curzon-in-Quark.
Norse Mythology: The Lidless Eyes of Night
Sigyn is holding the bowl. Fantastic fleshing out of a character somewhat obscure in the myths, Loki's wife Sigyn. Pulls no punches.
Looper: Across The Sea: impossible to describe in an unspoilery fashion, and the film is still relatively new, so I shan't try. Let's just say it's an intense portrayal of the three main characters that deals with some of the central questions of the film.
Homeland:
The Spy's Guide To Survivor's Guilt: Carrie after season 2. A possible future. Excellent ensemble use, and I love the Carrie-Dana encouner in particular.
L'Dor Vador: Backstory for Saul and Carrie, Saul's pov. How their relationship was forged. A magnificent Saul voice.
Adrian Mole Diaries For Historical Characters:
I picked this header because there are actually two this Yuletide, and they're both hilarious, one for Alexander the Great and one for Augustine. The Augustine one has already been recced all over the place, but I'll link it anyway, because it's just that good:
The Very Secret Diaries of Saint Augustine
404
Correspondence Jerome continues. Infuriating. Do not understand why he does not see my point! Translation of "gourd" vital to understanding of gospels.
And then we have young Alexander, Achilles and Patroklos fanboy extraordinaire, whose parents just don't get it:
The Not Remotely Secret Memoirs of Alexander the Great, Aged 13¾
When will I meet my own Patroklos??? Father has dozens of lovers, and six wives to boot. I only want one! Well, I suppose I’ll need a Queen someday, as well, but one of those will be quite enough, too.
Dollhouse: Documentation
As far as Whedon shows are concerned, I think of Dollhouse as an interesting and sometimes even fascinating failure, but it had its moments and most definitely its actors. Some of the characters stuck with me, which is why I still check out the fanfic at Yuletide, and I'm glad I did, because this Topher portrait just about kills me.
Singin' In The Rain: Top Billing
What happened to Lina Lamont and Cosmo Brown after the film. The author hit on the ingeneous idea of letting Lina essentially become Hedda Hopper (who was a film actress before switching to becoming one of the two lethal gossip journalists of Hollywood), while Cosmo gets into script writing in earnest, and the zingers fly while Hollywood is Hollywood.
Star of the Guardians: Sanctuary
I think I may have mentioned before, years ago, that among the many, many Star Wars inspired space operas, this one, a series of novels by Margaret Weis is my clear favourite. Given the central relationship in it is between friends/lovers-turned-enemies-turned-allies-where-trust-is-a-big-question, how could it not? The simplest explanation for non readers is probably: think Leia and Obi-Wan Kenobi as one and the same character (the Lady Maigrey Morianna), with a telepathic link to the Darth Vader character (Derek Sagan), whether or not they're currently enemies or allies. This story is set after the novels end and probably makes no sense if you haven't read them, but it captures their dynamic beautifully.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Familiar
At Ezri's zhian'tara, she is most nervous about meeting the most recent former host of the Dax symbiont. I'm fond of Dax in various incarnations, and this one was written beautifully. The Ezri-Jadzia-in-Kasidy encounter is the well deserved climax, but I confess I had a particular soft spot for Curzon-in-Quark.
Norse Mythology: The Lidless Eyes of Night
Sigyn is holding the bowl. Fantastic fleshing out of a character somewhat obscure in the myths, Loki's wife Sigyn. Pulls no punches.
Looper: Across The Sea: impossible to describe in an unspoilery fashion, and the film is still relatively new, so I shan't try. Let's just say it's an intense portrayal of the three main characters that deals with some of the central questions of the film.
Homeland:
The Spy's Guide To Survivor's Guilt: Carrie after season 2. A possible future. Excellent ensemble use, and I love the Carrie-Dana encouner in particular.
L'Dor Vador: Backstory for Saul and Carrie, Saul's pov. How their relationship was forged. A magnificent Saul voice.
Adrian Mole Diaries For Historical Characters:
I picked this header because there are actually two this Yuletide, and they're both hilarious, one for Alexander the Great and one for Augustine. The Augustine one has already been recced all over the place, but I'll link it anyway, because it's just that good:
The Very Secret Diaries of Saint Augustine
404
Correspondence Jerome continues. Infuriating. Do not understand why he does not see my point! Translation of "gourd" vital to understanding of gospels.
And then we have young Alexander, Achilles and Patroklos fanboy extraordinaire, whose parents just don't get it:
The Not Remotely Secret Memoirs of Alexander the Great, Aged 13¾
When will I meet my own Patroklos??? Father has dozens of lovers, and six wives to boot. I only want one! Well, I suppose I’ll need a Queen someday, as well, but one of those will be quite enough, too.
Dollhouse: Documentation
As far as Whedon shows are concerned, I think of Dollhouse as an interesting and sometimes even fascinating failure, but it had its moments and most definitely its actors. Some of the characters stuck with me, which is why I still check out the fanfic at Yuletide, and I'm glad I did, because this Topher portrait just about kills me.
