HCL and CanCon

[luzula]

zabira and meresy poked me and said I should watch Hard Core Logo right now (or, well, two hours ago). So I did. I don't know why I haven't watched it before, really--I just never got around to it.

I'm too tired for long analysis, even if I were capable of it (which I'm not). So here are some jumbled thoughts: I was really moved. And completely shocked by the ending, which was done to great effect and which I was unspoiled for. The Joe/Billy relationship was so touching, because it really felt like they had history together. Everything was so...tangled up. And fucked up. My sympathies kept shifting between Joe and Billy, and the manipulating director thing was so well done in a meta sense (but felt really cruel in the story).

If someone could point me towards some fic recs, that would be great. I'll probably start with spuffyduds long April Fools thing.

Also: CKR = so fucking hot here. Especially in the black and white shots. Yeah, I know that isn't news to anyone.

Hmm. I can't really see how there could be a sequel, though.

Also, sadly, I am canceling my trip to CanCon. I've admitted to myself that it's unrealistic travel-wise. The thing is, I'm doing fieldwork in the mountains in the north of Sweden in the summer, and finish just before CanCon. I'd have to be flown out by helicopter, then take the train for over 24 hours, sleep a night at home, and then fly to Canada the next morning. It just won't work. Or at least, I'd be half-dead with travel. : (

Comments

[luzula]

Yeah, it's sad--I would've loved to meet you too. : (

Thanks for the links, I will definitely check them out!

[zabira.livejournal.com]

OH! and this! i can't believe i forgot it! (probably because there are too many good stories to list.) but as far as i'm concerned, this is required reading for HCL:

Lying by the Wall (http://salieri.bonuspoints.net/HCL/lyingbythewall.shtml) by troyswann

ETA: oh, and this, which is sort of 'please stab me in the heart with an icepick' but is SO beautiful and in character and YEAH, heartbreaking: Twelve Pater Nosters (http://mercurial-wit.livejournal.com/39359.html) by fahye

(and now, geez, i'll stop!)

[luzula]

(and now, geez, i'll stop!)

I am not protesting (the more recs the better)... : )