Diary entries forPersuasion
Persuasion
I'll probably give this film another shot when I don't have to write a 3-page paper on it vs. the play. I think my viewing on the much worse live play dampened my opinion on this film which feels unfair, especially all I really want to do is play more Pokemon Champions. I started thinking about using Incineroar's Parting Shot into Kingambit to activate Defiant, which would be really helpful if it makes Kingambit +3 instead of +1 since I think it can kill Sneasler 252 HP and 252+ Def with one Kowtow Cleave. I have also been playing around with the uncommon idea of Mega Evolving my Aerodactyl to use Dual Wingbeat into Sneasler to also kill in case it holds the Focus Sash. But also, I'm trying to find a way to possibly add Aegislash to my team to absolutely shut down opposing Sneaslers as well. The big issue with that is I'd be running 4 pokemon weak to Earthquakes, especially with both my Garchomp and Garchomps in general since Garchomp is a very popular pokemon. I think having Mega Gardevoir for that particular reason would be really good, especially since it also kills Tyranitar's from also spamming Earthquakes.
Persuasion
❝I tried to forget you... I thought I had.❞ ─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ─── It's been a long time since I last read Persuasion, but after seeing all the bad reviews for the 2022 film I decided to watch a good old BBC adaptation instead, and it was lovely. I really liked Amanda Root as Anne, and Ciarán Hinds was perfect as Wentworth. They had great chemistry and, of course, furtive, yearning looks à la Jane Austen. Similar to the BBC Pride and Prejudice, the costuming and makeup/hair was lovely, and the filming locations and sets were absolutely stunning. I loved the soundtrack; it was subtle but beautiful, just like Anne, and it was utilised well. The camerawork was a little slow at times, though, and I felt that the pace was really slow for the first half, and suddenly picked up during the last twenty minutes or so. While I have a big soft spot for Pride and Prejudice, I'll never not swoon over 'You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope.' Thank you, Jane Austen.
Persuasion
the YEARNING oh jane austen you are marvellous, this did feel a little bit rushed because of how short the movie was, but the story was very sweet regardless
