Gen Screenshot?

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

So... I was contemplating whether to post this or not, but I was having a kick out of it. Recently in DA, I saw a "fake screenshot" tutorial, and so many artists were doing them already. So I figure, hey, why not, and tried it too.

Ta dah!!!




Well, haha, it's a little shabby, but it was a quick one. I must say The Thief isn't my favourite book in the series, but when I was browsing for a good scene to practice on, I saw this one, and thought it would be cool.  I actually wasn't very fond of Magus in the first book. I thought he was mean as heck, and felt like slapping him a couple of times, this scene included. 


On another note, I noticed that MWT is a big fan of Rosemary Sutcliff, and she has recommended books by her in ACoK. I haven't read a book by her yet, but I've heard that a few of you have read "Eagle of the Ninth" and liked it. When I looked it up in the library, I'm not sure if I was interested in the story though. But there's a movie based on it. Should I see the movie first or give the book a try? (Apparently, there's BL in it! Mwahahaha!)

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[ninedaysaqueen.livejournal.com]

Oww... Shiny fake screen shot! It's actually very real looking. Keh... Now I can spend the rest of the day fantasizing about TT as an anime. Thanks!

[drashizu.livejournal.com]

Cool!

[meltintall3.livejournal.com]

Very nice! Gen looks furious! Need more...

Also, as a huge Rosemary Sutcliff fan myself, I say you can't go wrong with the book version of Eagle of the Ninth. It's not a thriller, per say, but it'll immerse you in the atmosphere of early Britain.

[agh-4.livejournal.com]

Wow, that is beautiful!!! I really, really want to watch "the rest" of it now.

The Eagle (of the Ninth) - book vs. movie

[auburntine.livejournal.com]

I watched "The Eagle" a few weeks ago. It was awful. It was *way* more violent than the book and way more violent than necessary. Plus they changed significant points in the story. I was so disappointed because I love the book and was really hoping the movie would be good. The book isn't without violence, but it isn't graphic. The movie was very graphic and over-the-top violent. My husband said it felt like a movie that was filmed to be unrated (there is an unrated version of it) and then poorly edited to be pg-13.

The book is great. A bit slow at first, but it was written over 50 years ago. The core of the story is the friendship between Esca and Marcus. I really enjoyed it.

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

XD Yay, I'm glad you liked it! Nice to know it looks quite real... I was afraid it'll turn out looking cheap, haha.

It's strange actually, because I don't watch anime. ^^ I'm just very fond of the semi-manga, semi-realistic style.

Yes, I shall join your fantasizing! I'm thinking ACoK... Berrone and her mother scene...

Or even better! Gen's proposal scene on the boat! *sigh*

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

Thankie!!!!

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Yeah, I'd be furious too if someone was badmouthing my mother like that!

Ah, alright. Then maybe I'll pick it up. I saw "Mark of the Horse Lord" and borrowed it. I just finished the first chapter, and find it very good so far. So here's me hoping (with crossed fingers and all) that I would like it. Not just like it, but *really* like it.

Thanks for the insight! I was hoping for one. =)

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

Heehee!! Only if there really was a show.

*sigh* That'll be the day!

Re: The Eagle (of the Ninth) - book vs. movie

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

Oh really? I'm reading "Mark of the Horse Lord", and I must say that it does have its fair share of violence. And if Eagle is anywhere close to this book, I can understand why producers or directors might feel compelled to include so much gore.

Ah, I dislike it a lot when movies change plot lines. It's disappointing.

Funny you say "friendship" between Esca and Marcus. Looking at fanworks in DA, it seemed more like the fangirls were rooting for some... erm, Roman-Briton action. Haha, so I was confused, and thus turned to Sounis for some insight. I don't exactly want to go to Amazon or Wikipedia, because they can be a bit spoilery.

Re: The Eagle (of the Ninth) - book vs. movie

[brandy-painter.livejournal.com]

I have seen references to the Roman-Briton action hopes too and was honestly perplexed because I did not get any of those vibes while reading the book at all. I actually liked it because I thought it was a great depiction of true loyalty and honor between friends. Nothing else. But maybe I'm just clueless?

I do very much like Eagle but my favorite Sutcliff I've read is The Shield Ring. Our library doesn't have Mark of the Horse Lord but I've always wanted to read it.

Great screen shot btw. Doesn't look at all shabby to me. I love Gen's expression.

Re: The Eagle (of the Ninth) - book vs. movie

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

Nah, you're not clueless. Some people will just jump on the slash bandwagon even at the slightest signs of BROMANCE. So if Esca and Marcus happened to pat each other on the back, hug, wash each other's wounds (you get my drift), then people will feel encouraged. -__-;

My library actually has a pretty good collection on Sutcliff. I'll see if I can find "The Shield Ring" there. Once I finish "Mark of the Horse Lord", I'll tell you if I liked it. ^__^

Aw, thanks! Hehe, I imagined Gen would look really offended. =)

[theorangethief.livejournal.com]

I love the "screenshot" now I want to see the movie!
I read The Eagle of the Ninth and saw the movie but I definitly thought the movie was really gory and stuff and they took a lot out of the book.
The book tends to be a little slow though...
But I thought both of them were good.

[meltintall3.livejournal.com]

All things considered, Gen handled that scene very well.

Mark of the Horselord is possibly my absolute favourite Sutcliff! (Well, one of them.) :D And... MWT references that one in KoA. So I hope you enjoy it.

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

Really? Then I must reread KoA right after I read this book!

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

Haha! Only if there was one. I'd wish to see it too! ^__^

Okay I'll keep that in mind. But I'll make sure to read the book first then. =)

[checkers65477.livejournal.com]

I agree with everyone about the movie. I apparently rented the unrated version of the DVD and there was way more violence than I like to watch. Plus, parts of it seemed really cheesy to me. Channing Tatum and Jamies Bell, however, were lovely to watch and looked exactly like I had imagined them when I read the book.

I'm not a fan of historical fiction, but I loved Eagle of the Ninth. Mark of the Horse Lord was good, too.

I like the screen shot, especially Gen's darling little braid!

[booksrgood4u.livejournal.com]

Very cute, you captured Gen's expression perfectly!!

I read Eagle of the Ninth and the only charachter I liked was the dog! I'm not much of a fan of historical fiction, so that might have had something to do with it. I don't know if any of her other books are better.

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

Ah alright. I guess I probably won't even bother seeing the movie then at all. I'm not exactly a fan of those kinds of movies anyway. It's just that Jamie Bell is a really good actor. ^^

Yeah, I'm not a fan of historical fiction either, and I'm already seeing how my lack of interest or knowledge of it is affecting my reading of "Mark of the Horse Lord". While the main story line's easy to pick up, all the other subplots happening is confusing. Not to mention, I can barely read European names.

Heehee, thanks a lot! Yeah, one can never forget the braid. That's why I haven't done any Gen fanarts beyond TT. I miss the braid. =)

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

Thank you!! ^__^

Oh really? I keep seeing cute little fanarts of the dog too.

Yeah, I don't like to read historical fiction either, but I figured I should try something new from time to time. =) I'll see if I like it after I read a couple of her her books.

[theorangethief.livejournal.com]

Oh by the way, you should totally put this on DA.

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

^__^ I am already on DA! I've posted this there before I posted it here. ^^ To be honest, I was more scared of putting it up here than there, haha!

[gauroth.livejournal.com]

I love the expression on his face! Excellent!!

You might be interested in Rosemary Sutcliff's autobiography, 'Blue Remembered Hills.' She was a very skilled painter of miniatures, as well as being a writer. I love her books very much: her worldbuilding is superb, and her characters are very human. I find most Historicals silly (too often the mores and the slang are modern) but Miss Sutcliff (and Ellis Peters, whose 'Cadfael' mediaeval mysteries are good) rise above that!

[gkchesterton1.livejournal.com]

I have read both books several times. I didn't catch it. Hint please.

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

Thankie!!!

Yeah, I read a bit about her from About the Author in one of her books. ^^ Hehe, yes apparently she was a painter too. That's very cool. And yes, I agree that her world-building is very powerful and effective; that's one of the first things I noticed when I first started reading "Mark of the Horse Lord". ^^ But I have to admit, the premise of the story isn't really enough to keep me hooked. I feel more sympathy for some of the minor characters, than I do for Phaedrus as well.

I haven't read many historical novels a lot, but it seems that I might have to this year (b/c I'm taking an English course, yay!!), so I'll see if I'll feel more optimistic about the genre.

[meltintall3.livejournal.com]

Hint: Beginning of one book, end of the other.

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

*gasp* I shall go looking for it now! I finished MotHL. It was good, but not very satisfying.

And I thought I it was QoA that had referenced to it though; the "two inches in the right place" part, but perhaps that was just a coincidence with the wording.

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

Okee... I think I found it!!!

[meltintall3.livejournal.com]

I think you found it!

MotHL is one of the books that epitomizes Robin McKinley's quote about books that walk softly toward "an entirely earned and inevitable appalling conclusion" for me. Because usually, if it doesn't end happily for the majority of those concerned, I am not a happy reader.

[gauroth.livejournal.com]

Good luck with your English course! I always think of Historicals as a sub-genre of Fantasy - and I agree with you about Phaedrus, he is a twit, but the minor characters (especially his wife) are much more attractive!

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'll probably need it. ^^

I liked his wife, and he had to leave her with a babe all by herself. Actually, I was really more interested in Conory than anyone else. He and his cat are the dynamic duo in this book. Midir too, and I was very disappointed to find out he doesn't really participate that much at all. Phaedrus... yeah, not much to say about him and his insolent smile. ^__~

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

I think the description of the cornstalk was the giveaway. ^^

(Sadly, I can't seem to get into McKinley books.) But as for MotHL, I was all hyped up, seeing Midir and Liadhan, but the actual taking down of the bad guy took two sentences, after all those chapters! The next thing I know, the character I have put up with all this time fell off the pages. -__-

Yeah, for me too, rarely have I ever liked a book that did not end happily.

And I have started EotN by the way! It's really good. MUCH better than MotHL, I say. Marcus is a lovely, lovely character.

[meltintall3.livejournal.com]

The first time I read KoA I had to stop right there because they were so similar and there was so. much. glee.

I prefer McKinley's earlier works to her more recent ones. The summaries and reviews have failed to excite me. I'm getting the idea that we have different tastes in books. ^^ Is there an author you particularly like? :-)

Yay for liking EotN! Will you go on to read The Silver Branch? I can't quite remember if it's about Marcus' son, or grandson...

[chubbyleng.livejournal.com]

I've actually tried reading "The Blue Sword" by Robin McKinley, and found that I could not even get through the last two thirds of the book. And apparently, that book was one of her best. There was also Beauty, but my sister wasn't too fond of it; most of the time, when she thinks I'll like a book she's read, she'll say so.

Perhaps we do. ^^ I'm more into fairy tale esque books. I really like Shannon Hale's works; she was my favourite author before I found out about MWT. Usually though, the books I read aren't based on who wrote them. I mean, I love "Howl's Moving Castle" and "Conrad's Fate", but there are books by DWJ that didn't excite me much.

Yeah!! I finished it now! I even watched the movie. Since I was forewarned, I didn't expect much of it, but I found that it wasn't too bad. There were imperfections though, and I hate that the dynamics between Esca and Marcus changed, but it wasn't so bad. ^^ Er, I don't think I'll read "The Silver Branch". Yeah it's about Marcus's descendant... but for now I like the idea of Marcus and Esca marching off into a farm, and leave it at that. ^__^