The Mother's of GL's are Back!

 

Freen and Becky have finally made their way back on our screen’s with their third series “The Air”. Ever since the overturns for “The 4 Elements” dropped I’ve been overly excited for all the series to come out, but especially “Air” because hellooooo, it’s FreenBecky.

It has felt like a long time coming since “The Loyal Pin” and “Uranus 2324”, I refuse to think about that movie for too long, waaaay too many heartbreaks.

I love the fact that we get to see Becky as a princess again makes me even more excited. This time it feels even more elevated than The Loyal Pin, and I’m sat.

I’m really looking forward to seeing how the dynamic between Lom and Blew is going to play out, because we all know what type of time Lom be on. I feel like a lot of her ex’s and flings are going to come into play. I would love too see Blew’s reaction to how many women Lom has been with just to see Lom shake a little bit.

Then on the other hand, Lom is already down bad for Blew it’s ridiculously adorable. Especially during the couch scene in the first episode, baby Lom was on that couch just cheesing while rewinding that video of Blew. She was already a down bad puppy and she hasn’t even met the woman yet. At the same time though she was keeping it professional when she met Blew in person, but we were still able to see that yearning in her eyes whenever Blew is in her line of sight. Lom can mask it as her just doing her job trying to protect the princess, but let’s be for real with ourselves Lom. Beam was clocking her tea every chance she got.

What had me smiling the most throughout the first episode, is the fact that very little was being said between Lom and Blew, but at the same time so much was happening between them just purely off looks alone. That’s what Freen and Becky do best. The looks that they give each other really are the cherry on top. The way they look at each other says way more than words do. The looks ate down in Gap: The Series and they looks ate down in The Loyal Pin. I’m looking forward to how they look at each other throughout Air.

I’m excited to see where this series goes, Earth and Water have been amazing series, so I have no doubt that Air is going to be anything less than that. I’m glad that FreenBecky are back on our screens doing what they do best, making our hearts beat out of our chest and have us smiling till our cheeks hurt. I can’t wait to see this love story between Lom and Blew blossom because it already looks like there’s a connection there. That’s on “Love at first sight”.

I’ll be making post about Air as the series progresses, to give my thoughts and fangirl my little heart out, so stay tuned for that!

-Libby

What is Summerween?: And Why It's So Popular.

 

Depending on what side of TikTok you're on, it is extremely likely that you have heard of Summerween. Personally, it’s one of my favorite aesthetics/ parts of the platform to engage with. There’s just something about it that makes complete and total sense. 

But what is Summerween? Where did it come from?

Summerween originates from the 2012 Disney show Gravity Falls. It’s the show’s first Halloween special, and it’s explained in the show that locals like Halloween so much that they celebrate it twice a year. 

Cool idea, right? Only makes sense that people would eventually apply it to real life. So what exactly does Summerween look like? 

To start, Summerween is a cool mix of the summer and fall aesthetic. You still get the candles and pumpkins, but you also still get the carnival vibe and warmth of summer. Overall, Summerween heavily leans on that camp slasher vibe. 

It’s a great excuse to watch the Halloween movies we so enjoy and dress up in camp-like attire. Carve watermelons like pumpkins and bake Halloween-themed treats. Have themed picnics and shop for spooky decor. Light a candle and read spooky stories. 

For those of you who want to take the summer aesthetic out and bring fall to summer, Summerween allows for that, too! During rainy days, light candles and wear comfy PJs. Keep the lights low and turn on your fav fall-related show (for me, it’s the classic Gilmore Girls). 

Decorate to the part of your aesthetic of your choosing. 

There are honestly so many possibilities. 

When it comes to Summerween, there are plenty of creators to get great inspiration from. One of my personal favorite creators to watch during the season is @zaires.spooks on TikTok. She’s always doing cool outfits inspos and aesthetic vids.

I think Summerween is so popular because there's a sense of comfort and fun associated with Halloween. Summer, while fun, is also the perfect time to bring that camp slasher feel to life and enhance it. It’s the only season close enough to still give us some sort of Halloween vibe. Not to mention, many of us can finally really take off at some point to do all the things we might not be able to during the regular Halloween season. 

I plan on participating in Summerween to the fullest this year. 

What are your plans? 

~Amiyah

Why Remakes?

I think we are all aware of remakes being made constantly. It seems like we’re always getting a new announcement. From the trend of making Disney princess movies into live action to the remake of Harry Potter that is coming out soon. Something in one shape or another is getting redone. 

Why is that? And why aren’t we getting more original IP? 

Simple answer. Financial Stability. 

Companies aren’t willing to take a risk on original movies. Despite the success of movies like Sinners and the Avatar movies (for which they are looking to shorten the runtime when making the third), they simply don’t trust it. 

Now, to note that when I mean remakes, I personally do not entirely mean the media switch from books to television and film. That type of media switch to me isn’t totally considered a remake. It’s different seeing a book be shown on screen for the first time (no matter animated, live action, etc.) than seeing an already-made movie be made again as another movie or a TV show. 

That being the case for me personally, companies are still more willing to take a chance on existing stories with a fanbase than on something completely original. It’s sad due to the fact that there are so many people who create for film and TV specifically who may have good stories to tell without being given a proper chance. Yes, original stories do come out and push through this era of remakes, but not as much as they should. Companies do not often care about creativity, but simply about profit. 

That being said… who is the audience for these remakes? 

Well, it’s most of the general public. There seems to be a remake made to cater to most genres and people. Many will watch the Harry Potter remake, even those mad about the changes, even to simply complain about them. Disney movie remakes will always have an audience, as even if people worry about them being good, they’ll want to see the outcome. The gaming space has entered the world of movie remakes with the success of Sonic and Mario.

There is always going to be a remake in some shape or form that is going to have an audience. Until people get sick of them or truly see the value of original media, this culture of remakes is likely to continue. 

In no way do I believe we should totally condemn remakes. There are plenty of things that would be interesting to see remade that could do better in live action or deserve an animation upgrade. I simply believe that there should be a much larger focus on the creation of original films and shows. A balance between both, per se.

Often, when people discuss remakes, they mention the time frame that has passed since the original. If it’s not the fact that it wasn’t needed at all, it is that not enough time has passed since the original for it to be done.  

So… what is the proper time frame before a remake should be created?

I don’t have an answer for this one, as I think that everyone’s opinion is different. For me, it can honestly depend on the project, its popularity, and how well it was executed. Honestly, I’m not sure if there is a definitive answer to such a question. I also think that there will always be a group that believes that not enough time has passed before something has been remade. 

There is also something to be said about the way remakes tend to be used as an excuse to adultify certain media in a sexual manner. Especially remakes of cartoons. Velma is a prime example of this, and while I love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles live-action(2014), it has its moments as well. While some shows can tap into some more mature aspects due to the nature of their stories for remakes, in no way should that honestly involve sexual aspects. More often than not, people get excited for certain remakes to have a more mature tone because of the serious storyline insinuated within the original. Mature remakes for the sake of vulgarity are, in my opinion, pointless and quite frankly should not be condoned. 

Remakes, if done with care, proper research of their main audience (while of course still catering to fresh faces), and proper writing, could very well create not only better movies and shows but also improve the culture significantly. Balancing remakes and original IP prevents audiences from the burnout that they currently experience with remake culture. Remakes, in my opinion, aren’t inherently a bad thing; they just need to be handled with more care. 

For a fun little tidbit ending, I personally think that Danny Phantom would be an interesting remake to see. Exploring the horror aspects as well as some of the more mature themes that could stem from Danny’s transformation and possible grief around the change of his identity and body. Done with care, a mature remake of the show could be well-received and a great story. 

That’s all from me! Let me know what you think!

~Amiyah

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