The Scrambler's List: Top 10 Fictional Moms

Hello everyone, happy mother's day! So of course, today's blog post will be talking about moms. Every fandom has a mom, even a fictional one. Let's countdown the most memorable fictional moms and hear what they have to say. But to make this more interesting, I'm going to make this list look at a different perspective. It's going to look at the top 10 worst moms in fiction. That way, aspiring moms would know better than to follow their example.

The Problem With Superhero Films Today

Concept Art for Captain America Civil War (From grizzlybomb.com)

Divided we stand. Divided we fall.

The more characters stand, the more divided the movies get.
Quality will fall.  

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I don't have anything really special planned today, but at the end of this post I will discuss an idea for my blog. It is something that's hopefully going to add a little spice to this page so stay tuned for that. For now, I'd like to discuss something that means a lot to me. Of course, they are superhero films. Here's the thing. I enjoy Disney. I enjoy Barbie movies. But they're not my first love. My first love is Batman and Spiderman. When I was young, Batman and Spiderman has been one of my regular shows to watch especially when I'm bored. And I'm not gonna tell you which Batman and Spiderman shows they were because that's just gonna reveal how immortal I really am. Anyway, I love Superheroes. I may not read comics as much as others, but I really love Superheroes. I think they're cool, they have great stories to tell and I am a sucker for great stories. We get a lot of it, and I think this is the perfect time to talk about it, now that Captain America: Civil War is going to show in my country this week (I am so excited!). 

Having all these phases for Marvel & DC, but there's something wrong with Superhero films nowadays. For the longest time, I've been trying to pinpoint what that was. Now I have. Without further adieu, let me talk about the problem I have with superhero films today.

Rated TIR: The Issue of Ratings...Today

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2016 is the year of superhero films. We got Deadpool down, and a dozen more to go. But I guess it doesn't matter because we all love them, anyway. But if you follow trending news about Superhero films and TV series like me (wait you don't?), you would be able to notice that there are issues. And no, I am not talking about the casting choices. We got to see this issue before Deadpool came out. That's right, it is the rating issue. This does not end with Deadpool. Heck it didn't even begin with Deadpool. Suicide Squad intended to push through with their PG rating for a very long time. That certainly did not make a lot of fans happy. Now, Wolverine is going for an R-rating, and there are news that Batman V Superman should also have the same rating. Suicide Squad is still going for their PG-rating, making fans a bit more disappointed.

The Marketing Approach of Fandoms

Recently we have so many trailers coming all at once.  I can smell the marketing competition alongside my Christmas candles.

The major mistake of many is to immediately judge the movie because of the two T’s: teasers and trailers. Just because the marketing strategy of the film was not that good, it does not necessarily mean that the movie is going to be awful. Sometimes there is a good marketing and a bad movie; other times there is bad marketing and good movies. The challenge most of the time is to have the marketing part and the delivery of the product match each other. If you can’t market your product well, no one is going to care about it or worse, they’re going release negative word-of-mouth. I’ve been studying marketing for quite some time and I think now is the time to put those learnings to good use by analyzing the marketing strategies of the following movies; Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Captain America: Civil War. Here we shall see what went right and what went wrong, and what has caused us to think this way.

Warning: DC and Marvel comparisons are present in this post, but only for the sake to point out their marketing strategies. Please do not assume that I am saying that the other entity is better than the other. Both fandoms are great. Now let’s leave it at that.

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Ok let’s be honest, not everyone was thrilled with the brand new trailer of Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. Comments say it was overstuffed. It gave away the entire plot and it was just plain disappointing. Now the people who say this are mostly DC fans. Mostly. First thing you need to know about marketing is that once you have a product in mind—in this case, a movie that’s soon-to-be-a-franchise—you need to know your niche.

Side note: Marvel has the upper hand on this part now because they’ve been doing so much movies already, and they know their audience fairly well by now. As for DC…well, not so much. The only DCU films movie-goers ever gave a shit about, were the Dark Knight Trilogy and The Man of Steel. That’s just it. And these films were presumed to be independent of one another. Basically, the DCU still doesn’t have a clue who their target market was until the first official trailer, which was shown during Comic Con. If you think I’m saying that they’re starting from scratch, then that’s I’m trying to point out. Again, let us be reminded they’re not following the Marvel Studio formula where you need three or five independent movies for each iconic Justice League character. Compared to MCU, DCU still needs a lot of work at this point if they intend to make it big as well in the Box Office.

Now they managed to succeed in the first trailer release, because I don’t think it was not that bad. It shows everything you need to be excited about. But since it is released just for Comic Con—and eventually the World Wide Web, then my best assumption for this is that this very first trailer was obviously meant to target the hardcore comic book and DC fans. The second trailer was definitely not for the fans. That’s right fans who were so disappointed in the second trailer; this wasn’t for you at all. It is meant for a much more general audiences who aren’t that knowledgeable about the DC universe. Like seriously, re-watch the trailer with a Twihard and ask if he or she knows who Doomsday is, I effin’ dare you. He or she might assume Doomsday is like the Justice League’s version of the Incredible Hulk. Back to my point, they want more people to watch this. They probably want to recreate the miracle that occurred in Marvel Studios where people were oblivious to the world of comics and came out of the theaters as converted fans (Haha, don’t deny it. You’re one of those people too.). Simple as that.

But hey, what’s the point of making a good trailer for the general audience if they show all the good parts?

Now that’s where they got confused.

When you market something, it’s like saying a promise. When you buy this shampoo, I promise you that your hair will no longer have ticks. When you buy this car, I promise you that the gas consumption of it will be cheaper. The title of the movie alone delivers not one, but two promises. The first promise of BvS is well…BvS. It promises a good fight scene between Superman and Batman. The second promise lies on the Dawn of Justice part, which simply means that this will be where the journey of the Justice League begins. Now here is where the marketing team of BvS struggled. After knowing what promise you want to tell your target market, that’s where you show your best features. In this case, they have two major promises for the audiences and they need to feature each somehow. This unfortunately caused the trailer to be overstuffed. Basically, they weren’t sure what message to tell to the audiences. They were simply torn if they should only talk about the Batman V Superman fights or the emergence of the Justice League, because these are very exciting concepts. So they probably panicked and showed both. Shoehorning Doomsday because that’s their best feature for the Justice League promise. Now I agree, the trailer shouldn’t reveal everything. But in this case, their goal is a very general trailer. Now I can’t help but notice that most of the comments and critics for the second trailer came out like this:

“I just want Batman V Superman. I don’t care about the Justice League. Just give me Batman and Superman fighting.”

At this point, they should’ve listened to their niche and stick to just Batman vs. Superman snips. Or maybe just released their 50-second teaser. But again, I understand why they released this trailer, because it is for an audience who know not much about Batman, Superman, or Wonder Woman. And to make this work, they could’ve just stuck to at least until the roar of Doomsday and then cut the tape. That is, if they want to execute two of their promises in one three-marketing material. I guess at this point the DCU is pretty much desperate to look cool in the superhero trends. They want everyone to know they can have a cool team-up just like the Avengers.

But let me tell you guys that this does not define DC altogether. I think the best marketing for DC so far occurs in the TV Universe, and that is DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. The TV Universe has more ground, thanks to Arrow and The Flash and they are fully aware that the side characters featured in this spin-off series are well-loved by the audience, so to keep them hooked a crossover/team-up series with no filler arcs is the best way to go to keep up their numbers. And they need to get through to Arrow first if they want to see it. Good move, CW. But please work on your teasers.

Now for the Civil War trailer. Yes, I can smell the Marvel fans expecting me to praise this trailer.  Ok, personally I thought the trailer was good, and it already showed what I needed to know about. It already spoke of its promise, which is, “Expect Captain America to fight Ironman and the entire world for Bucky. Because...Bucky. Bucky.” Then they execute the scenes that make it look like a Civil War.

I like how they give a reason for their fight, which is Bucky. The reason why it’s been given so much praises is simply because Marvel does have the upper hand. They’ve been making one movie after the other, and they know their fans will still watch because they are fully aware that everything in Marvel is connected somehow. It is a tiring yet effective plan. Because of this non-stop movie-making, they’ve become aware of their target market, and they were also able to research them, which is something the WB marketing team can’t do at the moment due to their scarce source materials (like I said, DCU is just starting, chill guys and have faith). Marvel Studios knows what makes us tick. And after Avengers and the Winter Soldier, they know perfectly well that anything that has to do with the friendship of Tony and Steve, and a bit off Bucky will make us shut up and allow them to take our money. Because…Bucky. Bucky.

Just looking at the scenes makes you wonder what is going to happen and how in the world will this conflict end. For the hardcore Marvel fans out there, you probably already know. 

The best features of their promise are three things. First is the tension between Ironman and Captain America. The next is Bucky. And the last how this simple conflict is going to cause Civil War.  That’s all the trailer shows. That’s their marketing strategy. Let us make Bucky the source of this conflict, because everyone seems to care about Bucky. Because as implied in the trailer, Captain America won’t let anyone hurt Bucky, who is perceived as this man that must be killed. And it is going to cause a lot of problems. So hurrah, Marvel fans. Your marketing team is not so bad. Because…Bucky. 

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Bucky.

That is how you market a movie, my friends. Tell us the promise and only show portions of your best features. Whether it is the characters or the conflict itself, just showcase it somehow. But don’t expose all the parts of your best features/ And also, it is best if you can come up with a target market, especially when you are starting franchise like DC. If you want a general audience, then give them an education of the characters who they probably know about and let them know what these characters are getting into. If you want to target an audience is very knowledgeable about fandoms, then tug at their hearts and research on your freakin’ audience. Know what makes them tick and use it against them. Isn’t marketing just plain beautiful?

And that concludes my long post about marketing approaches and how it must be done. As I mentioned on my Facebook page, December is the most convenient month for me to watch some Anime. And yes, I will be posting a brand new Anime review pretty soon. Just give me a couple of more days to finish the show until I can construct my thoughts on it. It will probably not be the last since I have time to review some Anime movies and series. So expect more Anime in this post. If you’re on the holidays, then congratulations and I wish you the best time of your life. If you’re still on a Holidaze due to your upcoming exams and workload, then I still wish you all the best. Till the next post~

Fangirl Moment! Heroes Join Forces

This week has been really action-packed with DC. We had the major crossover events between The Flash and Arrow. And we had a brand new teaser and full trailer for Batman V Superman! What a good time to be alive.

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I have to say, this crossover was so much better than last year but most of my expectations weren't met, to be honest. A lot of people have been saying that the crossover event here would introduce the Legends of Tomorrow, but all we've got was an introduction to the villain, Vandal Savage--who was super awesome, by the way (I love the step-up for villains this season--and the brand new heroes, Hawkman and Hawkgirl. And the crossover episodes were focused on how to defeat Vandal Savage, who's role was to kill both Hawkman and Hawkgirl in order for his immortality to continue. That's just it. I was kinda hoping to see White Canary or even Captain Cold enter the scenes to take down Savage, but that didn't happen. Apart from that slight disappointment, I thought this week's episodes were great. The action scenes were epic, the tension between the characters of Arrow and The Flash were so amusing to watch. Also, the emerging moment of Hawkgirl was the most highlighted moment for me. It sent chills down through my spine and the teamwork of the Green Arrow and the Flash just gives me the feels! Sorry, I just love seeing heroes work together.

Then there's the brand new trailer of Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. In this trailer, we get to hear Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne have an actual conversation...that is, until Jesse Eisenberg cuts in. I'm not gonna lie, but he sounds kinda funny in this trailer than he did in the last one. Also I am questioning their choice of casting for Alfred because no matter how much ear surgery I will get, I will still hear Scar from the Lion King. The last thing I need to hear is telling Bruce that he needs to be prepared.

Anyway, let us re-live this epic trailer for a few minutes, shall we?

 Aside from that, I thought the trailer was semi-cool. Meaning, I love it but at the same time I have some concerns. Of course, I was amazed by the effects in this. I get the feeling anyone gets whenever they view porn: full satisfaction. But also, I thought the trailer showed too much. Like everyone is complaining that the trailer gave everything away. Since this is Fangirl Moment, allow me to sound DC-Biased for this; I want to think that there is more to the plot than just Batman and Superman fighting. I think they decided to show them working together awkwardly behind Wonder Woman--that part made me squeal omg--because a fight between major DC heroes can come out as something predictable. On the other hand, I think they decided to show that last bit because lots of bloggers and social media people overanalyzed the first trailer. So what will the movie truly show? Is it something we have to worry about? Is there going to be more DC heroes appearing in this movie? Is there going to be romance blossoming between Clark and Bruce? What? Can this movie come out tomorrow?

And that is it for my mini-fangirling. What did you think of this week's line-up of heroes? Did you like the crossover episodes of The Flash and Arrow? Did you hate the trailer of BvS just like everyone who lost all hope for DC? Let me know. Let's Disqus. Till the next post~

How To Be a Vigilante

DISCLAIMER: This post is strictly satirical and not meant to be taken seriously.

For some reason, being a vigilante is so much cooler than being an actual superhero. Technically, you are still a superhero, but with an air of mystery enveloped around you. In short, it kinda sounds badass. The downside is that you can be considered a threat to not just the bad guys, but to also the good guys. To the public, you are creep in a mask with a hidden agenda. But being a vigilante still looks cool. So here are five ways to become one.

1.) Wear a costume with dark colors.
We've seen Batman, Green Arrow, Daredevil, and the Punisher. Now what do they all have in common? Dark hues. Their costumes do not involve rainbow patterns; they involve camouflage emo colors. It's quite understandable why, since they are also viewed as the masters of deception. They know how to blend well with their surroundings, since vigilantes mostly work at the night time. Don't go for the bright ones like Spiderman. Just look where it led him; now he has to save Mary Jane all the time.

2.) Ignore the need to sleep.
If you think vigilantes are nocturnal, then you're wrong. Vigilantes need to be active during the day too because sleeping in every single day would be too suspicious. Either they will be seen as hardcore party-goers or masked vigilantes. Kinda makes sense right? As much as we need sleep, remember...sleep is for the weak. Vigilantes also lead double lives, which they need to cater to equally. Kinda explains why Oliver Queen demands too much coffee from Felicity, right?

3.) Get a depressing backstory.

As told by Batman. Depressing backstories always have a tinge of the injustice element and this triggers the vigilante's need to put on an awesome suit and save the world...or city. Basically, it's your motive. The reason you need to act crazy and beat up random robbers who are obviously living their own vigilante escapade.

4.) Sneer at the idea of a social life.

Because delivering justice is so much more important than going to your friends' average party. However you still do need to attend social events, but you need to hate it because you seriously have other more important things to do. Or at least pretend to hate it. Also, no love life. That would take a turn for the worst. Isn't that right, Spiderman?

5.) Never EVER kill

It's the vigilante code to never kill. It completely messes up one's psyche. So it would be the best idea to avoid killing. However, this code is still debatable since a lot of vigilantes broke this code. Unfortunately.

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And that is it! Sorry if it's real short. Consider this as an appetizer for an even better and bigger post that will be up in the nearby future. For now, till the next post~

Fangirl Moment! Batman V Superman Official Teaser Trailer (For Realz)

Ok. Because someone managed to leak the entire trailer, we get the full-length of it in high definition earlier than we expected.

Again, this teaser trailer screams teaser trailer. Since the movie is just a year away, it does not reveal too much. All we know is that Superman is being treated like some kind of god, and people are either against it or for it. That alone is pretty interesting and not so surprising. It reminds me of the beginning of Pixar's The Incredibles, when civilization was trying to sabotage all the superheroes. The only difference is that Superman here is viewed as a god. A god to be feared and respected, judging from how the military bows down to him. Now I am curious about what kind of personality Clark will have in this film. Because Superman is a DC character who is filled with humility. It really makes me wonder why he would allow the masses to view him as some sort of deity, who ends up being disrespected in the end.

As for Batman...well I am stoked. Not everyone is not huge about the idea of Ben Affleck becoming the next Batman. Some of my friends are not approving of it, since most of us are still convinced by the idea that Christian Bale nailed the role and only he can uphold the Batman name. I have to be honest, I had my doubts about it as well. I am not too familiar with Affleck's work, and let's be real here; his Daredevil days were not so hot. But when I heard his dialogue, which is the famous one-liner, "Do you bleed" thing. Yeah. For the first time ever, I took Batman's intimidating voice very seriously. It sounds so good. It's crispy, tough, and empowering. It almost sounds like the Batman I grew up to know and love. Sorry Bale.

One thing is certain. Superman is someone to be feared in this film. But then again, we are not sure until we see more trailers of it. For all we know, he could framed, brainwashed, or both. All we know is Superman is messed up and Batman needs to intervene. Then their meeting will give birth to the Justice League. Boom. Can't wait for more. Hopefully the next trailer will reveal a glimpse of Wonder Woman please?

Till the next post~

Fangirl Moment! #BatmanVSuperman OFFICIAL Teaser

FINALLY. 

I know that Avengers: Age of Ultron is just a week away and everyone is absolutely excited to see another clash of heroes and squads working together, but allow me this. After a millenium... we are getting the Batman Vs. Superman trailer we all deserve.

...Well almost. 

Unlike the Star Wars trailer, fans will not have a hard time analyzing this trailer frame by frame. Not only because it is twenty seconds long, but also it is literally a teaser. This teaser has definitely outdone its right as a freakin' teaser. It was total tease! Like seriously! What you see is what you get...for now.

Luckily, we will get a slightly bigger picture of it by Monday once they release the official trailer. But for now, let's keep our fingers crossed weirdos. It's finally happening. The DC crossover we have all been waiting for. It's time for them to shine, suckers.

Then again, it's kind of funny that we are having our anticipated DC trailer on the same week as the Avengers film, right? Haha, I see what you did there business people. 

Till the next post~

Gotham Pilot Episode: First Look

Gotham is here (source)

As you all know the brand new show called, "Gotham" premiered it's very first episode this week. Basically kind of like an origin series for the notable characters of Gotham City. So far, the pilot starts with the murder of Batman's parents (of course). And guess who is working on the case? It's none other than our favorite commissioner, James Gordon and his partner, Harvey Bullock. From there, they encounter a few of Gotham's ultimate villains, namely Poison Ivy, Riddle, and Penguin. Since this is just the beginning, I'd like to share a few things regarding on some parts of the show.

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Catwoman observing the Wayne Manor from a distance. (Source)

Catwoman was also featured--she happens to be the very first character to appear--but  like a ninja, she makes brief appearances every now and then. Specifically, whenever young Bruce is within the vicinity (yes, I can hear the SelinaXBruce fans rejoicing from a distance).

Personally, I am looking forward to her back story. I find it very interesting that they somehow connected her life to the murder of Bruce's parents. She was a witness, and this automatically gives her a connection to Bruce, somehow. And it gives the writers more reason to make her become more involved in the series.

Apart from that, I am dying to know how she ended up wandering around the streets and where she learned how to do those acrobat-like skills. However, the fact that she wears the same face whenever she is spotted at a place where Bruce is (Funeral, Wayne Manor), was not that impressive to me. I'm not sure if that's the facial expression you should have if you are following a boy you just saw after witnessing his parents getting killed (but then again, who can blame her? Young Bruce looks adorable!).

The Death of Thomas and Martha Wayne 

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It's been quite a long time since the murder of Bruce's parents have become an important element to a Batman-related story. In most shows and movies, the only scoop we get from them is that...they were killed by a random mugger. But here in Gotham (and in the comics, obviously), it's implied that there's more to this. As mentioned earlier, the pilot episode revolves around James and Harvey solving the murder case of Bruce's parents. Although it's remains unresolved for now (thank you, Detective Bullock), the end tells us that this case is definitely not closed and that we will (hopefully) find more about the true killer of Thomas and Martha...and maybe we will know why.

Harvey Bullock and his "connections" 

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Detective Bullock has these connections; connections that not everyone has and connections that can put your life in the line. Not only that, it's very clear that he's the type of guy who wants the job done, no matter what happens at the middle. Could it be that's the reason why he has mafia guys and mobsters as friends? At the end of the episode, I began to ask myself how is he connected to the likes of Fish Mooney and Carmine Falcone and why? Another intriguing character right here.

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Robin Lord Taylor truly captured the Penguin essence (source)

What will he do next?

Fish Mooney

Watching out for this character... (source)

Quite an odd name for a character, but it somehow works. Judging from the second name, it's safe to say that it's pretty easy to figure out what her motives in life are.

One thing I really like about DC is how they can make any character dangerous. At some point of any DC character's development, they will do only one thing that will make our jaws completely drop (may it be a badass moment, a high sex appeal, or something that can trigger your feels), Because of this, they become unforgettable, even if they are not part of the biggest of chunk of their respective plots. I know the same goes for most stories and fandoms, but DC has been quite consistent with this kind of thing, in my opinion.

Now, Mooney... I think the word dangerous is an understatement for her. If I could put a sign on her, I would seriously put a "Keep Out" sign--or any sign that has anything to do with avoidance and extreme caution, on her. Because, seriously, I think she's the main highlight of this episode for me, simply because she has this certain aura that can make your spinal cord shatter. It's implied that you can be friends with her, but you better watch it. Press the wrong buttons and you are officially screwed. Not only will you receive a bitchfit, but there's a high possibility that it will be the last bitchfit you will ever  have to experience.

I honestly do not know how to describe her. She's very unpredictable and it's been a long time I've encountered such a character. So I'm very intrigued and I'm looking forward to seeing more of Jada Pinkett Smith.

So far so good. Gotham is overall, very intriguing for me and I can't wait to see more from the characters, particularly the ones I mentioned. Personally, I recommend this show to Batman fans who are not too knowledgeable on the DC comics or to the fans who are just new to the whole Batman/DC fandom. It may not be exactly as accurate as the original, but it's a head start.

OTPs that I Tolerate

There are couples that we ship till the ends of the Earth and there are also canons we do not approve at all. But there can also be ships we rate as, "okay". These are the couples from random fandoms (haha, that rhymed) that I actually tolerate. I don't really love them as much, but at the same time I don't really hate. I'm sure you've experienced that whenever you watch or read any of your own fandoms, right? And if you disagree with the content of my post, then that's fine. Not everyone has the same taste. So let's get started. 

WARNING: The following post contains spoilers. Read at your own risk.

1.) Aang and Katara (Avatar: The Legend of Aang) 

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We all knew that from day one, they were going to be the it couple. Although romance has been subtle in this show, most fans can't help but ship Katara with other male characters--particularly Zuko. But I have to admit, they make a pretty decent couple. Aang is the childlike wonder while Katara has a motherly nature. Quite unusual but very compatible, I must say. And if you think about it, they have a very harmonious relationship all throughout the series. Whenever Aang goes Avatar mode, Katara is always there to calm him down. In other words, they complement one another. So it is not surprising if they had an everlasting marriage (as implied in the Legend of Korra). I think what makes them less interesting is that there weren't too much complications between them. Sometimes, it's the reason why we love a certain couple so much; the obstacles they have to face keeps us to the edge of our seats. Unfortunately, Aang and Katara didn't show much of that. Their development was pretty much smooth sailing. Sure, there were hints of jealousy here and there, but it wasn't enough to trigger the feels. Zutara had a bigger chance to be a much more interesting couple because they had a little spice, or a complication. They hated each other at first, and Zuko is much more aggressive compared to Aang. Imagine Katara calming--cooling him down--and let's see if that scene will make you squeal or not. So yeah, Aang and Katara's relationship was simple and pleasant… but it was too simple and pleasant. 

2.) Jace and Clary (The Mortal Instruments) 

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No it's not really because of the assumed incestuous relationship. Call me a sadist, but I enjoyed the struggle they had in the first three books. It was depressing, but it somehow drove me to read on. But when they finally became a thing and then City of Fallen Angels came out… yeah. Let's just say there was too much passion between them.

Sure, they had another obstacle to face, but Clary kinda reminds me of Anna from Frozen. A little annoying but too stubborn. My only problem with her is that I am not sure where her priorities lie. She's a lover and a fighter, but sometimes I wish she should just shut up and calm down for a minute. She can be too intense and her emotional state tends to overwhelm me. As for Jace, I still find it hard to believe that he fell for Clary in just a snap. But at least he explained that at City of Lost Souls, which I find very satisfying. For a couple, their passion is off the charts (but hey it's YA Fiction. What could you ask for?).  Basically my only issue is their compatibility. They just have too much similarities, and there's not much to add up to their chemistry aside from passionate make-out sessions and cheeky arguments. Both of them are stubborn, both have a temper, and both are actually too emotional (even if they won't admit it). If you think about it, them together will be too chaotic. But then again, that's what brings out the feels between these two right? Perhaps it's also another reason why I tolerate this ship; they're just another typical couple and they live in a world that does not really approve the both of them together. But at least there's a decent reason: they're just too explosive. 

3.) Oliver Queen and Laurel Lance (Arrow) 

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Yes, rejoice Ollicity fans! I ship Oliver with Black Canary! Haha, I'm kidding. 

The series keep on telling us that Oliver will forever love Laurel and Laurel will forever love Oliver. But that's kind of hard to believe when there are other eligible single ladies in the series. Not to mention the chemistry they emit whenever they have at least one scene with Green Arrow. But let's face it: Laurel Lance is not entirely a sucky character. In fact, she's pretty badass. She's a lawyer who managed to make guys shit their pants the moment she starts intimidating them. Laurel is a strong woman and I can understand what Oli and Tom (may he rest in peace) see in her. I mean, she's managed to face actual danger a lot of times and she was able to roll with it even though she was completely aware about the possibility of dying! Put her next to Mary Jane Watson, she's the real deal. However, that's the thing. I see her as an independent woman who doesn't really need a guy. She becomes a much more impressive character if she can be badass in her own way. And again, there are other female characters who are much more shippable with Green Arrow in my opinion. If ever he still chooses her in the very end, all I can do is simply nod. They would make a good couple, because I think Laurel can handle anything that Oliver has to go through because she definitely knows how to keep her shit together. 

4.) Batman and his ladies (DC)

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We've seen Bruce Wayne with Thalia. We've seen him with Selina Kyle. We've also seen him with Black Canary and Wonder Woman. But in the end, I still can't find a permanent ship for him. I'm not saying that he deserves to be forever alone. In fact, I want him to settle down with the right girl. But then again, he's the Batman and his enemies are dangerous and psychotic and they're not afraid to break you physically, mentally and emotionally. If you think you can handle that kind of commitment, then I salute you. But the fact that he can't have one permanent girl kinda proves that his Bat identity is hindering him from having a social life. 

5.) Ron and Hermione/Harry and Hermione (Harry Potter)

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The best thing about the entire series was Rowling's definition of love. It's unconditional, and it is seen between family, friends, colleagues, and even among enemies. I've noticed we fans tend to ship our hardest when the fandom's romance department is at its lowest. And ever since Rowling confessed about her pairing decisions for the book, Potterheads around the globe turned--as the British would say---bonkers. I honestly did not keep track on the pairings as I read the books. I simply enjoyed the adventures the golden trio had. The love stories (or quarrels) they were experiencing were just bonuses for me. If you ask me who I ship in the Harry Potter series, then it would be most definitely be James and Lily. And if you want to know what's my say on the whole, "Hermione should've been with Harry" issue, then here it goes. 

Well, I agree with Rowling. Harry and Hermione seems more idyllic compared to Hermione and Ron.  I actually enjoyed the times when Hermione would help Ron with his school work troubles because it was proof that they don't completely hate each other. Realistically, Ronmione will not be able to work out. If you've read the book or at least watched the movies, you would be able to notice Ron's fatal flaw which is jealousy. And when he's jealous, he tends to throw fits. Furthermore, he covers it up with his manly pride and it is evident whenever he argues with Hermione in the first few books. In case you still haven't noticed, he also harbored jealousy towards Hermione and not just Harry (note: most people will most likely focus on the jealousy he feels towards Harry because of "chosen one" issues, if you know what I mean). I mean, she nailed almost every class and she tends to correct Ron all the time. And apparently, Ron is not and won't get used to being corrected considering the initial development he had in the beginning of the story (ex. always being bossed around by his older brothers, and all). Furthermore, he showed another jealousy tantrum in the last book. He may have calmed down till the end, but there's no guarantee if he was able to get rid of that fatal flaw or not (fatal flaws are just terrible habits that are hard to break). So if he managed to swallow his pride and envy, then that's great. But if he didn't? I can hear shifting of divorce papers in the future. And signs of their attraction or infatuation was somehow a surprise. For me, I'd like to know how one falls in love with the other and the series didn't show how they became officially attracted to one another. They were just arguing and arguing until the next thing you know, they already have feelings for each other. I'm sure there were scenes where they were getting along, but I wished there were more of those, that way I was able to see how they would be like as a couple. I think that's what the ship lacked, I guess. 

Harry and Hermione do get along better, but I'm not sure what Rowling meant when she said she preferred Hermione with Harry. If it was her initial plan for Harry and Hermione to happen, then I guess she could have changed their interactions in the books a little bit differently for the sake of a little chemistry. As friends, they are great together. They support each other and when they have a disagreement, the scene becomes adorable (especially when Hermione educates Harry about girls). So yeah, I have to admit, they have the potential of becoming a great canon. However, my only issue is that it would be too little predictable if they do end up together. Harry is the leading man and Hermione is the leading lady, and it would be too obvious if they do become a thing. 

Personally, I think Krum would make a better match for Hermione. He admired her just as she was.  He didn't have to deny it or anything. It was straightforward but different. Plus, she somehow supported him and maybe (just maybe) brought out the best in him. In the book, he was always at the library of Hogwarts. I guess that made him feel a bit lonely. Luckily for him, Hermione enjoyed going to the library and that's how they got to connect and develop. 

So once again, if you don't agree with me, then it is more than fine. The following post is just a series of my thoughts and opinions regarding, OTPs, ships, and canons. It is not my intention to persuade all of you to agree to my words. Anyway, I hope this post was engaging and I'll see you in the next post! 

 

Fangirl Moment: Wonder Woman Revealed!

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Hello again! As most of you know, the appearance of Wonder Woman for the upcoming film, "Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice" has been revealed during the San Diego Comic Con. And I must say, it must have been considered one of the golden moment for DC fans worldwide (aside from the 75th anniversary of Batman, maybe). I mean, it's been a long time since we all seen a remake of a live-action Wonder Woman, right? And personally, out of all the superheroes ever created, Wonder Woman deserves some major appreciation. She's the definition of nobility, strength, honor, and justice. Furthermore, her character development as a person is quite impressive. So I am very happy that she will be featured in the upcoming Batman/Superman film and I am thrilled that she will have her very own film in a few years. Although, I haven't seen how Gal Gadot acts, I am hoping that she will nail her role. The photo of her as the Amazon looks very promising. It was something I did not expect. First of all, it is not any random rendition of her past costumes, nor is it the one in New 52, but it is something very different. It's hard to make out the actual colors of her costume, but I definitely do not see the star-patterned  bottoms. Not that I'm against it though, I am actually very happy with her outfit here. It screams Amazonian and that's how it should be. The pattern on her armor is also beyond amazing, words cannot describe how in awe I am by the details. Right now, I am waiting for at least a teaser that will feature Gal as Wonder Woman, so everyone can have an idea on how her acting skills are (since that's the most important!). To be honest, I am looking forward for DC to take over the film industry next, because the stories of each superhero and villain (including anti-hero) have sooo much potential, plus they have a whole set of amazing characters! And don't you think it's about time for Marvel to rest and let DC take the lead? Tell me what you think!