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Rewatched F2 this morning, because despite my....admittedly, a bit over the top disdain for it, i wanted to rewatch it because, well first of all, my niece likes it and I need to get use to the second one being on when I visit as that and the first film (....and K-Pop Demon Hunters) is one of the films she likes to watch all the time, and secondly, I am planning on doing a full thesis/essay exploring why Zootopia 2 worked, but Frozen II (in MY personal opinion, anyways), did not.

And one thing stood out to me, apart from...everything i don't like about it (besides the visuals/animation, a handful of moments in the story, & the songs including singlehandedly the best song in the movie "The Next Right Thing") is that, and idk if this is a hot take....I think there needed to be an actual physical villain present. Because the Spirits clearly aren't supposed to be villains according to the narrative, and if they are at least until the reveal, I don't they entirely work, and im sorry but having the Grandad and what he did is not enough.

Say all you want about Zootopia 2, whether you love it, hate it, or somewhere in between, i think that film had the right idea on having a physical threat in Pawbert and the other Lynxleys, along with all the stuff Ebenezer Lynxley did in the past. I think F2 needed to do something to have more stakes or make the stakes that are there feel earned. Now obviously im not saying repeat the last movies villains Hans and/or the Duke because that just equally stupid, not to mention, lowkey boring and pointless, and having it be another member of the Arendelle family wouldn't entirely work either. But I think it needs to a villain who not only works as a dark foil to Anna & Elsa, but also someone whos motivations parallel what Runeard wanted to do to the Northuldra.

For example, it could be someone also seeking out Atohallan, but instead of wanting to learn and gain wisdom, he or she only wants to corrupt it and gain absolute power, and in a way that makes the Northuldra rely on him or her. You could even have said villain not only get to Atohallan first, but also reveal the truth to Elsa. The only catch being is you would still have to rework the climax a bit, because if you still have the ridiculously executed lunacy of Anna luring the Earth Giants to the Dam, you have to explain how said villain gets from Atohallan to where Anna and Matthias is at the Dam. Or just do something else entirely.

But the point is, I think having a physical threat there, would add urgency and stakes that I feel the film desperately needed, and also write the stakes that were "There" alot better because I didnt feel anything in terms of tension.....also, if villain is female get Kathryn Hahn to voice them please, please, please.

With the release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, the adaptation of the Greek Tale, i thought it be fun to ask if there are any stories in Norse Mythology that can be seen as a counterpart to the Odyssey?

Because I think Norse Mythology has plenty of amazing stories to offer, and Id like to think at least one of them is on the same level as The Odyssey.

First, a few ground rules:

1. Outside of the stuff involving Aren The Great, you CANNOT use anything else from the Novels/Books, Comics, Podcasts, and/or any other kind of Tie-In Material. This includes the stuff that people considered canon for some reason, such Polar Nights, Forces of Nature, and Dangerous Secrets.

2. Since Frozen parallels actual Scandinavian/Norwegian history, the lore and backstory/history must parallel real life history of Scandinavia, specifically Norway, as well.

3. Obviously it goes without saying, but everything you write has to be Before Runeard and his time (plus everything after that).

4. It has to be something thats consistent with what we have seen so far in the first two movies and the shorts.

5. Have fun, and be creative. :)

Rewatched Shrek 2 tonight, and imo, it, Last Wish, and Toy Story 2 are THE Gold standard of how to do an animated sequel.

Everything from the first movie is amped up to eleven and more, and even giving us the BEST version of I Need a Hero. Not to mention great story, great character writing for the old and new characters, great writing, great animation, great everything.

Though it does feel weird seeing Puss In Boots Old design, when his new Design from The Last Wish has become the default.

So tonight, I just got finished watching the four episodes of Helluva Boss (Missions Zero (AKA The remake of the Pilot) and the first three official episodes) and i am really digging it so far.

Was considering getting into the series as a way to give myself some more Hellaverse content while I wait for S3 of the main show, and it did not disappoint. It was super funny, had great character moments and very great drama and emotional moments in Episode 2, and I do like how it expands upon this world a bit more.

Instead of focusing on the sinners, this show focuses on the Hellborns, like IMPs and Hellhound and Succubus's and the like. Adding some nice lore and worldbuilding to the shows world. Also, whereas Hazbin Hotel utilized more Serialized storytelling and is more tonally like a musical, this show feels alot more episodic and more akin to shows like Family Guy or American Dad, alot more raunchier and more cynical.

Which honestly works so well; especially helping it not feel like just a blatant copy of the main show. Also I loce the characters, Blitzo is the opposite of Charlie in everyway and I lowkey love it, Millie and Moxxie are relationship goals to the point of me tempted to write a parody of Jessie's girl called Moxxie's Girl, Loona is Queen, Stollas is Stollas, and all the other characters are alot of fun so far. Also, fun seeing the human world.

Definitely plan on watching more soon. Do hope we see this crossover proper with Hazbin Hotel though. Maybe in S3?

For me, its the theory that Carmilla is Vaggi's biological mother. I feel like it undermine both characters stories, and it just feels like a unnecessary addition, given Carmilla already has two daugthers, and if she is truly a Fallen Angel (which is the only way this theory works btw), then it makes zero sense for it to be so sonce Vaggi could not have been born around the time Lucifer fell, assuming Carmilla fell around the same time Lucifer and Lilith did and if it was later, the timeline still wouldn't add it, and it be weird if they didnt throw down her child with her or if she let them take her away.

Not too mention Vaggi doesn't even look like her or share any features, and one of the pieces of "Evidence" is that they both speak Spanish.....Val also speaks Spanish, so that doesn't work.

The following you are about to read is meant to be fanfiction, and not meant to be taken seriously. Also, this is an addition to the Fanfic by u/Thomashkreddit involving rise of Republic in Arendelle. Hope you enjoy.

Today, to the true people of Arendelle, i have an important announcement to make. As you all know, the wedding of our new "Queen" Anna and her disastrous Prince Consort Kristoff has been announced. The dates have been set for (Insert official Release Month and Day of F3 here) and of course many Royals will be in attendance....we shall be as well.

To show how fed up we are with the Hypocrisy of Arendelle and its monarchy, I am announcing the March For Independence & Freedom Rally. On the wedding day of Anna and Kristoff, we will march through the streets and let them know how we feel and that is that we are done. We are done. We are done with as i said, the hypocrisy and oligarch like mentality of the Arendellian Monarchy, we are done with the consistent of Hot Potato with the crown, we are done with the constant broken promises, the constant magical occurrences disrupting our lives, and the two Brats ruining our lives by forcing us to abide to new pressuring laws to abide to the Spirits demands and defunding events like the Fall Harvest Fest all because they think the people should be blamed for the mistakes of that Damn Fool Runeard!!!

Arendelle has become a rundown shell of its former self, and its time for change, its time to show The Monarchs that we will not be pushed around like this, and we deserve to be heard! We deserve to have a true voice! We shall march theough the streets on the Date of Anna's Wedding, and we will demand true change and an end to the Monarchy and Oligarchy, and the birth of a True Democratic Socialist Republic.

The Guest will include the likes of....okay I'll be honest I haven't come up with a guest list yet (Mainly because idk any good historical figures to use and I don't really want to use 18th century parodies of modern Socialist like AOC or Bernie Sanders because i want to remain strict to the Fanfic and not make go off the rails for the sake of a joke) but there's enough time to make a proper guest list.

We will start our march in the poorer areas of the City, and then we will march through the Market and the main area of the Kingdom, and make our way to the Statue of Young Agnarr and Iduna. Where behind the Statue we will re-instate the Flag Poll and Wave the New Republic of Arendelle flag high. The Flag will fly high once more, except it will not be the Flag of the Monarchy, it will be the Flag of Republic, of Democracy!

Then finally, we shall make our way to the castle were the chapel is and ensure our voices are heard. Yes, the Guards will attempt to hold us back, and our former Ice Queen may try to use her magic to resist us as well, but we shall stand tall, we will not go quietly without a fight, and we will take our opportunity to Rise Above, Take a Stand, and let them know we will not take anything from this Monarchy Anymore! Spread the word. It is time for True Action and True Change!

And that was another Important Message to the people of Arendelle.

Once again, i must preference, this is meant to be Fanfic and not meant to be taken seriously. This is just for fun, and yes the words in Bold are me going out of character.