I've been waiting for something like this
Jul. 25th, 2003 10:09 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
3pipeproblemI just got back from Seabiscuit (which I'm still not sure I'm spelling correctly, in spite of the fact that I have a poster for the movie in my room). Ordinarily, I don't like sports movies, mostly because I don't like watching sports but also because the relationships between the players are often forced, or just an afterthought. I don't think the story of Seabiscuit is inherently character-driven, but the movie is, and that's what makes it great. Really, this movie combines a lot of things I normally can't stand, now that I think about it: sports, patriotism, sentimentality. Somehow, I liked it anyway.
One of the reviewers (either Ebert or Wilmington) said that each of the main characters is an American archetype: Charlie (guessing on the spelling), the self-made man, Tom (pretty sure on that spelling), the strong, silent cowboy, and Red, the daredevil out to beat the odds. Again, usually I'd hate these types of characters (well, not the middle one), but they all seemed so human. They were all flawed, some to a greater extent than others, and all struggling. Even though we all knew Seabiscuit would win, they were just trying to get through the whole thing. Often, they had no idea what to do. Tom was the calmest about it and Charlie, rather surprisingly, was the most insecure. He spoke about the future so much in the movie, it seemed like it was kind of a scary obsession of his. Anyway, this really isn't doing the movie justice. All the actors are amazing. It's the best movie I've seen this summer. I want to marry Chris Cooper. No, seriously. Is he single?
Anyway, I found this meme, which was the real reason for my post.
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose five to seven characters.
2. They may be from books, movies, comics, TV shows, games, and real life--but no traditional superheroes.
3. They may be from any place in the universe, any time. They do not have to be from the same time/place as the original League.
4. You must identify the recruiter, the villain, and the leader, and there must be at least one female.
5. Optional, you may identify their main mode of transportation.
The Leader-Athos (The Three Musketeers)
Sure, he drinks a lot (actually, half my League has drinking problems), but he's smart, a born leader, and can handle himself in a fight. Plus he's very angsty and had the guts to kill his wife.
The Recruiter-Roger Swanson (Roger Dodger)
See above re: drinking, but he's oh so smooth and can talk anyone into anything. As long as it's not one of his exes. Again, he's smart, and witty, so he can handle the punning.
The...uh...Ambiguously Evil Lawyer Bitch (but in a good way)-Lilah Morgan ("Angel: the Series")
There's no other way to put this. Lilah kicks ass. She doesn't take crap from anyone, plus she has Wolfram and Hart connections with demons and such and, one assumes, a certain amount of legal skill. She's one of the few women who could hold their own among these guys.
The Cynic (yeah, which one, right?)-Carl Streator (Lullaby)
He rocks. And he can kill people telepathically if he doesn't keep his rage in check. So I guess the rest of the League better not get on his nerves.
The Idea Man-John Laroche (The Orchid Thief, Adaptation, real life)
Laroche is "the smartest person he knows," laid-back, and able to communicate with people. He's very down-to-earth and able to concoct crazy schemes that somehow work. Well, usually. He has integrity, in his own way, and is just an all-round cool guy.
Defying Category-"Cool Hand" Luke Jackson (Cool Hand Luke-book and movie)
He can eat fifty eggs. No one can eat fifty eggs. Need I say more?
The Complete, Total, Out of Control Badass-Chris Keller ("Oz")
I hesitated to add him to this group, volatile as it already is, but it did lack someone who could deliver a straight up ass kicking. So here he is. Charming, handsome, sociopathic, everyone in the League probably hates him (I know Roger would), but I love him and that's all that matters.
The Villain-Keyser Soze (The Usual Suspects)
"And like that...he's gone."
The evil arch-criminal behind it all. He's several steps ahead of everyone. The only villain that's a match for my League.
One of the reviewers (either Ebert or Wilmington) said that each of the main characters is an American archetype: Charlie (guessing on the spelling), the self-made man, Tom (pretty sure on that spelling), the strong, silent cowboy, and Red, the daredevil out to beat the odds. Again, usually I'd hate these types of characters (well, not the middle one), but they all seemed so human. They were all flawed, some to a greater extent than others, and all struggling. Even though we all knew Seabiscuit would win, they were just trying to get through the whole thing. Often, they had no idea what to do. Tom was the calmest about it and Charlie, rather surprisingly, was the most insecure. He spoke about the future so much in the movie, it seemed like it was kind of a scary obsession of his. Anyway, this really isn't doing the movie justice. All the actors are amazing. It's the best movie I've seen this summer. I want to marry Chris Cooper. No, seriously. Is he single?
Anyway, I found this meme, which was the real reason for my post.
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose five to seven characters.
2. They may be from books, movies, comics, TV shows, games, and real life--but no traditional superheroes.
3. They may be from any place in the universe, any time. They do not have to be from the same time/place as the original League.
4. You must identify the recruiter, the villain, and the leader, and there must be at least one female.
5. Optional, you may identify their main mode of transportation.
The Leader-Athos (The Three Musketeers)
Sure, he drinks a lot (actually, half my League has drinking problems), but he's smart, a born leader, and can handle himself in a fight. Plus he's very angsty and had the guts to kill his wife.
The Recruiter-Roger Swanson (Roger Dodger)
See above re: drinking, but he's oh so smooth and can talk anyone into anything. As long as it's not one of his exes. Again, he's smart, and witty, so he can handle the punning.
The...uh...Ambiguously Evil Lawyer Bitch (but in a good way)-Lilah Morgan ("Angel: the Series")
There's no other way to put this. Lilah kicks ass. She doesn't take crap from anyone, plus she has Wolfram and Hart connections with demons and such and, one assumes, a certain amount of legal skill. She's one of the few women who could hold their own among these guys.
The Cynic (yeah, which one, right?)-Carl Streator (Lullaby)
He rocks. And he can kill people telepathically if he doesn't keep his rage in check. So I guess the rest of the League better not get on his nerves.
The Idea Man-John Laroche (The Orchid Thief, Adaptation, real life)
Laroche is "the smartest person he knows," laid-back, and able to communicate with people. He's very down-to-earth and able to concoct crazy schemes that somehow work. Well, usually. He has integrity, in his own way, and is just an all-round cool guy.
Defying Category-"Cool Hand" Luke Jackson (Cool Hand Luke-book and movie)
He can eat fifty eggs. No one can eat fifty eggs. Need I say more?
The Complete, Total, Out of Control Badass-Chris Keller ("Oz")
I hesitated to add him to this group, volatile as it already is, but it did lack someone who could deliver a straight up ass kicking. So here he is. Charming, handsome, sociopathic, everyone in the League probably hates him (I know Roger would), but I love him and that's all that matters.
The Villain-Keyser Soze (The Usual Suspects)
"And like that...he's gone."
The evil arch-criminal behind it all. He's several steps ahead of everyone. The only villain that's a match for my League.
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Date: 2003-07-28 10:13 pm (UTC)