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Fangirl Follies
Canada
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 2 ธ.ค. 2006
I'm not always on the side of popular opinion, and I don't care who knows. My name is Jayden Phoenix, and I take on the world of geek and fandom, often putting my years of academic research experience to work. I'm a writer and a vlogger, and one of the biggest fangirls you'll ever meet.
When it comes to DC comics, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, Zelda, Star Wars, Pokemon, The Raven Cycle, Resident Evil, Naruto, Harry Potter, Sherlock and any other rabbit hole I happen to trip into, I know my stuff, usually, and when I don't, I'm more than happy to take the time to learn.
You can hang out with me. Check out my socials. I love chatting with fellow fandom friendlies.
Original Young Adult Fiction: www.jaydenphoenix.com
Patreon: www.patreon.com/jaydenphoenix
Tumblr: fangirl-follies.tumblr.com
When it comes to DC comics, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, Zelda, Star Wars, Pokemon, The Raven Cycle, Resident Evil, Naruto, Harry Potter, Sherlock and any other rabbit hole I happen to trip into, I know my stuff, usually, and when I don't, I'm more than happy to take the time to learn.
You can hang out with me. Check out my socials. I love chatting with fellow fandom friendlies.
Original Young Adult Fiction: www.jaydenphoenix.com
Patreon: www.patreon.com/jaydenphoenix
Tumblr: fangirl-follies.tumblr.com
Masculinity and Individuality in Japan: A Cultural Analysis of 'Shall We Dance?'
A cultural discussion on masculinity, the pursuit of excellence, and individuality in Japan as portrayed in the 1996 Japanese film "Shall We Dance?" and how the film challenges traditional gender roles, explores the pressure to be the best, and highlights the journey of self-discovery and personal freedom. "Shall We Dance?" is a heartwarming and thought-provoking classic!
Remember to check out my published YA novels, light novels, and short stories and maybe consider becoming a Patron.
Website: www.jaydenphoenix.com
Patreon: www.patreon.com/jaydenphoenix
Social Media
Facebook: fangirlfollies
Twitter: FangirlFollies
Instagram: fangirlfollies
Don't forget to check out Shall We Dance?
Remember to check out my published YA novels, light novels, and short stories and maybe consider becoming a Patron.
Website: www.jaydenphoenix.com
Patreon: www.patreon.com/jaydenphoenix
Social Media
Facebook: fangirlfollies
Twitter: FangirlFollies
Instagram: fangirlfollies
Don't forget to check out Shall We Dance?
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Am I crazy? Am I crazy for believing that a possible (or rather hypothetical) reboot could fix the disgusting mess of events that happened in the last seasons? Honestly, it's rather impressive that I still have hope on a possible actual finale where we get what we deserve, where the characters get what they deserve, where Cas gets what he deserves. Maybe it's delusion lmao, but somethings tells me that I have to keep faith on that thought. The reboot that Jared and Jensen always talk about. My sanity depends on it atp.
Honestly, I'd give anything to present myself at the door of the directors, writers, producers... of the show and tell them everything you have just said. I couldn't agree more with this video! If they hadn't been as homofobic I'm completely sure that Supernatural would be a revolution, and they would have made even more money than now. Actually, they'd be f***ing billionaires by now. The uproarious popularity they'd have, the message they would have given to the audience, literally everything could have improved. And they didn't have the balls to do it. UGHHH I want to scream to the top of my lungs. I'd love for the writers and some of the actors to watch your incredible video essay; that would have talked some sense into them.
Castiel is my favourite character, and probably the reason I have been watching supernatural all along (along other characters, that's for sure). Supernatural had SO MUCH potential to be a perfect show. It still is my favourite, but it has many flaws. And when I found this video... I had no words. Thank you so much for verbalizing every though that I have been having for the last three months. Thank you for standing up to Cas. Thank you for letting others know how abused, mistreated and unloved Cas was. I wish I could be there with him. That is why I need a reboot so badly. Not only because I want supernatural to continue (because I genuinely love the show), but because I need explicitly verbalized justice for Cas. I need to see that at least someone loves him. Well, thank god he has Jack. I need a reboot because I need Cas to be genuinely happy and not get thrown to superhell and be forgotten by your so called "love ones" (yes I'm looking at you, Dean and Sam). Who agrees with me?
I mean how Derek was 23-25 when the boys were 16 so while I love sterek when would they even had time to have a legal relationship
Imperial Japan didn’t influence the fire nation. Video over.
Jimmy’s death was not the same as Adam's. He was in heaven by the time Castiel dies in a final way. A vessel can't die unless you kill what’s possessing it. Castile completely took over Jimmy’s body after he was shot as Jimmy didn't want Cas to stay in his daughter Claire.
Great video!!
This video is so validating. You put into words everything I've been feeling about the show/finale/the treatment of Cas. I can't seem to get over this show, every time I think about it I'm overwhelming by feelings of frustration and betrayal. You're exactly right--after years and years of Cas being mistreated, we still got no closure. I'm a huge Destiel fan, and after S15 ep 18 I thought we would get some bittersweet ending and maybe reciprocation on Dean's side. But then the writers made Dean so nonchalant about it, Cas's confession was brushed off, and Dean barely cared when he found out that Cas had been resurrected. That's what really solidified for me that the writers will simply never respect Cas, whether it's related to Destiel or not, they will always ignore him, put him down, and make him lesser in comparison to the brothers. It hurts so much. I'm just grateful to Misha for doing everything he could with this character. (Thank you so much for making this video, your analysis was perfect <3 )
Ami McCall Hale an OC from Blue Moon has much more chemistry and genuine healthy moments as best friends better than Malia's relationship journey with him,even she is a better love interest than Lydia,Malia,Erica and Heather
charlie bradbury so cool 😎
So, I'm not a fan of teen wolf, but I found the Sterek fanfic, and it is FIRE!
You have said all the things i felt about this show! ❤❤ I fully agree 🙏🥺 thank you so much for having this conversation. Maybe the more we learn about the wrong things in shows like queer baiting we will see more quality and change.
Cora,Malia, Heather,Erica,Laura,Kali,Allison, Lydia, Victoria and Kate were done dirty
writers hated castiel so much omg
Okay, my two cents: Derek was definitely a victim of extremely sloppy writing. Also, he was supposed to be not exactly a minor character but not as important as (true alpha bullshit storyline) Scott. But then they cast Tyler Hoechlin for 5he part and the writers became jealous of his good looks and popularity. So they did him dirty. Edit: whoops! I just realized your video is 3 years old! 😂. I am just so happy with all the TW fanfiction that's out there and it will not stop!
true
Wait I had no clue the American one was the remake :O never knew the Japanese is the original one… one of the few Japanese films that got translated in my language <333
😍Great analysis on Japanese approach to cultural imports, identity in a historically collectivist society, and identifying the hard work x help from others combo. I'd love to see your analysis of films like Tampopo, Sweet Bean, Every Day a Good Day.
Glad you enjoyed it!
The Blue Moon fanfic of Teen Wolf at least gave Derek Hale an anchor in Ami Hale his cousin who he considers like his sister and would do anything to protect her,and in return she is the one who heals him I wish she was real in the show because she is the healer of the pack and is the one who heals her cousin/brother and the others as well Also,she and Stiles are a great duo
something that I read in a fanfic "you can be 99% straight and 1% gay for that one person"
😂
at the end even Stydia was played for laughs in 6x20
never actually watched the final seasons....
I only watched as long as I watched because of Stiles but after season 3b it was more like it was playing in the background while I did something else because it just got bad
relatable
Dylan O’Brien is the GOAT
It is a Bromance,not a romance
They should of taken inspiration from Malec one of the most Heathiest non toxic Queer relationships in any media form. Sterek was so great because Dylan and Tyler has such great chemistry both on & off screen with one another & genuine friendship and I personally would love to see them act in something completely different again together just to show everyone just how skilled they are as actors.
Malec is a great example. The relationship had its ups and downs. It had its problems. It was a real relationship!!
This video put exactly what I've been thinking into words, I'm going to try to keep this short so it's not just a big tangent, but ultimately I'm just upset that Cas gives so much of himself for the Winchesters and they give him nothing in return. The fandom will defend their shitty behavior towards Castiel because of their trauma which yes, is somewhat true, but your mental health isn't an excuse to treat anyone badly. Throughout the show they ignore Castiel's struggles and just demand that he be at their disposal whenever possible. They do care about him, but sometimes it's painful to watch because they almost treat him like he's not a being at all. Just something for them to rely on whenever they don't have any options or ideas.
I would say, they don't treat him human....
But it’s clearly China? Like, tyranny, red and gold theme, etc…
I'd Love Sterek I ship it more than a lot of other Ships or Couples
It's just THAT ship, ya know?
Both Tyler Hoechlin and Dylan O'Brien said that if it was up to them that Sterek would of become a thing some with Cody Christian and Dylan Sprayberry also said that Thaim was meant to happen but I also heard that Sterek was actually meant to happen but they couldn't have it
There is so much he said she said when it comes to Sterek and Teen Wolf. Honestly, who knows what's true at this point and what's hearsay. But I think one thing we can all agree on is that they wasted the talent and chemistry
Someone does not need to be Hispanic to teach Spanish. They just need to know the language. Why all this ribbing against white men?? Schue's issue is not his race but his attitude to the subject Edit: agree with most of everything else though!
Honestly once you mentioned Hermiome not being a damsel I had to wonder if you were talking about movie or book Hermione. Honestly I think Hermione is overrated and people worship her too much. People are quick to erase all her troubling flaws so they can have their badass girlboss. I admire some of Hermione's traits but I dislike her overall character. Especially when fandom AND the story let so many of her flaws go unchallenged. Its tiresome and annoying.
Just watched the movie, and not gonna lie I ended up bawling my eyes out. Also living in Japan I can derectly relate the theme to real life. The family structure, social bonds are in a nose dive. I wish the situation could be improved but the socio-political situation is involved to the point that it's near impossible. The youth of Japan is also going through a disassociation phase where they are distancing from older generation which doesn't help anyone.
I know. It's such a wonderful movie!!
And it was all because he wants to see his mother again. 🥺💔
yeah he deserves better I agree with you❤
Like even if they didn't wanna do the relationship route but god they should have done more with their friendship! Stiles and Derek have a lot in common and showed so much sign of helping each other heal and grow
I know! It could have been one of the strongest friendships on the show
I love Malia but her whole relationship with stiles was so gross. I wish they did more with stiles cause his character was so well done then it was such wasted potential. Like I they should have just either kept him single, make a better connection between him and Lydia or hell even made sterek a thing because I could talk for hours about how they worked far better than any other duo on the show even with what little time they had alone and even just as friends. I adore teen wolf so much but it's so flawed and it's so frustrating
I feel like at times, they purposefully nerfed Stiles because he was taking focus from Scott... which is ridiculous
You had me at, "It doesn't matter!"
For me Teen Wolf is the Definition of Wasted Potential, The First 3 Seasons for me are Where the show was at it's Peak. Sure it was silly and ridiculous in the Beginning but Season 3 is where it changed into truly compelling Televison at least IMO. Stiles for me is the Main Reason why i Love the show so much, Despite Seasons 4,5 and 6 being a huge dumpster fire that progressively got Over complicated and Boring all the way to the End I Still watched the Show for Stiles even though my other favorite character Derek Left after Season 4. I Always Shipped Stiles and Derek from the Beginning when i first watched the Show, I Don't really label myself Sexually and i just love who i love but i Identified with Stiles in Alot of Ways including his Sexuality even if its vaguely hinted at. Sterek for me Should have been Cannon and the fact that the Showrunners kept Dragging Fans through the Mud and kept teasing us with it is just Wrong imo. Queer baiting needs to Stop and More True representation of LGBT People should be in Media.
Wrong. Based on the culture reference of Fire nation( clothing, building.....). its China's golden age - mainly on Han dynasty or Tang dynasty
6:44 That was actually the second time they did it. The first time was when they fought Russia over control of Manchuria in 1904. They won, and they thought they could repeat the strategy and win again at Pearl Harbor
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@@FangirlFollies btw have you thought of making a similar analysis of Godzilla films and their meanings? Some like the monsterverse are just for fun, but others like the 1954 original, Shin Godzilla, and Minus One have some interesting underlying themes.
Definitely sounds interesting
Where did Japan bomb during the Russian war
@@jeffguzman6497 Port Arthur and then they destroyed the Russian fleet at Tsushima
I believe during Hideyoshi's time Japan invaded Korea, which was a disaster, as the Koreans had an admiral called Yi who was pivotal in repelling the Japanese.
He didn’t. Ming dynasty army and Korean guerilla fought the most of fights, and what Yi did was only a backstabbing after the peace treaty, and while backstabbing, he got killed. His navy didn’t have any crucial influence at war, only Korean claims so.
"Why something is pRObLEmATiC" now to me means "why and what i am telling you what to enjoy because i know better than yall and should keep you from exercising your own critical thinking when consuming media". Seriously, who elected you people to police everything
You didn't watch the video. Because that's exactly what I say...
Thanks for the vid. I once read a guy’s take on the “I need you” as more fitting than “I love you” because the former is irrefutably intimate when said the way Dean did. The guy said he would’t even tell his closest friends that. I saw fans cheer at Cas’ confession, I was still scratching my head because Dean had no time to respond and Cas got teleported to The Empty, only for Cas suffer erasure in the finale, a finale that seemed like Chuck’s fever dream and not real at all, and for Sam and Dean’s found family to disappear without even a photo frame in Heaven. The writers really thought they did great by ending things “poetically” but I’m still hopelessly waiting for a rewrite. I wish I could be nicer about this, but Dean, Sam, and Cas deserved better.
They kept powering him down from season 4 and I can't get over that.
I get why, to a certain point. I understand they needed to because he wasn't originally a character that was supposed to stick around. If they had a character that could literally fix things with a snap of his fingers, the boys wouldn't have that struggle and conflict anymore. They had a magic fix. But it's the treatment and continued flagellation that bothers me. Continuing to tear him down.
Nice work on the video
Waist potential
Adam deserved better
Nevel and Draco should be there to
I wish you would do scenes like Arthur Molly Ron Ginny Harry Hermione laughing eating and dancing talking and getting along💃🥣😂
Yes your right 👍