L.C. Schäfer

Joined May 2020

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Harry Potter (Critique)
This series inspired and defined an entire generation, and galvanised them to read. It's spawned movies, video-games and theme parks. The titular character is similar to Gaiman's Timothy Hunter, but the story is well-plotted and resonates deeply.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Critique
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (Critique)
Iconic from the first frame. We have good effects that hold up well, action, time-travel, commentary on the nature of humanity, and 90s floppy hair to end all 90s floppy hair. We've got a filthy, thigh-trembling riff:
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Critique
A Christmas Carol (Critique)
Iconic, picturesque and spooky. A nauseatingly sentimental promotion of crass consumerism. Scrooge has no arc; he's just moved by terror from one extreme view to the opposite. His motivation is corrupt. Still a terrible person, but now buys love with generosity.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Critique
My Musings on the Tales Retold Challenge
This is possibly my favourite kind of story - a well known fairytale, not just retold, but twisted. Turned upside down and inside out. Modernised. Flipped on its head. Made into a parody of itself. Reimagined from another perspective. Let's make the hero the villain. Let's make the villain a sympathetic character.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Writers
East of the Sun & Text of the Moon. Top Story - August 2023.
Dec 27th, 08.13EST >> From: Anna >> To: Dad > I don't need to think about it. I'll do it. You've got to have the best treatment to give you the best chance. This is the way.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
Lord of the Rings (Critique). Top Story - August 2023.
Movies: decent adaptation, wonderfully cast. A lot of detail cut to make these books fit to the screen, and yet characters gaze meaningfully for minutes on end. At least I finished them.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Critique
Breaking Bad (Critique)
I loved it. The characters are full and rich, and their arcs are compelling. The casting is perfect and the chemistry between the main characters is too; they play off each other perfectly. Hank is also a huge favourite.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Critique
Kill Bill - Volume 1 (Critique)
I hated it the first time. Over the top, silly, too long, too violent, too muddled. But now? Each scene - no, each frame - gorgeously stylised, terrific badass protagonist, perfectly chosen soundtrack (seriously, spot-on), exquisite casting.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Critique
The Process. Content Warning.
Additional content warning - the picture should give you an idea of what to expect. If you keep going, that's on you. + +
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Poets
Paul - Critique
Wildly underrated film. Funny, very quotable, great soundtrack. Pegg and Frost are PERFECT together in this. Jason Bateman's great as well, and Sigourney Weaver puts in an appearance. You'll learn how to cuss like a pro. Should have been in the Cornetto trilogy instead of The World's End.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Critique
The Invisible Man
Lights blurred by droplets, smashed and smeared across my windscreen. A cool voice plinks into the chemical-scented atmosphere, Your destination is on the left. I shift down gears and flick my indicator, scanning for my passenger.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
Snow White (Disney 1937) - a critique
A timeless tale, a technically brilliant telling. But the modern lens is brutal: the humour and themes don't hold up. An awful protagonist: a wet hen with a grating voice and no personality, surrounded by little leches. Never walks; minces everywhere waving her arms. Best character: Grumpy. Watch instead: Rammstein.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Critique