Isn't it strange? Yesterday I watched "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Chrystal Skull" and there was this one scene where Indi fights this Russian guy and in the end the guy looses conciousness and his head drops onto Indi's shoulder. All I thought about was the slashyness of the situation. Really, it's Indiana Jones! Where did this thought come from? Am I that influenced by slash to see it everywhere? (I'd say yes, I can't not see the slash everywhere.)

The film itself is neither bad nor good. I felt entertained, but some parts were dumb (Exactly why did they make Indiana's son do this "I am Tarzan" liana-swinging thing?). And why did I get the impression of watching a deformed episode of X-Files at the end? Aliens in Indiana Jones? Sounds like some Monty Python gag to me ("A tiger in Africa?"). Am I the only one who thinks the last scene was just included so the film exceeded the standard 120 minutes?

( Rant about Naruto fanfics and a cool video )

Yesterday I had a key experience, as one would call it. It was nothing really special, I just read a multi-chapter fanfiction which made me think. The point is, the fanfiction was well-written and all, full of tension, I wanted the characters to have sex already, I guess you understand what I mean. But when they had sex in like chapter 10 or something, I was disappointed. Not because the sex was bad (I read on, they have sex in every following chapter), but because something bothered me: No condom.

I know the discussion about protection comes up every now and then comes up in metafandom, but I guess the problem is, that not every fanfic author reads meta and not every author knows about his or her responsibility. How many times did I read fanfics where there was no sign at all of both sex partners using a condom. If you think about it, it's really disturbing. The characters often have time to "fish a tube out of the drawer", but they aren't able to fetch a condom (I am neglecting fanfictions, where they don't use any lube either, because the thought alone makes me cringe).

( My opinion )

Today I was searching for good fanfics again (yes, good is subjective, but that doesn't matter here). Once more I was slightly disappointed, because the most I get lately are drabbles. I don't mind drabbles, but I miss the good old multi-chaptered fanfic. Where did it go?

I understand authors telling me they drabbled this and that while they sat in classes or were somewhere where they couldn't write on a longer plot or something like that. But I don't understand why the trend altogether goes away from longer fanfics. Am I the only one enjoying a longer story? I admit a long fanfic is dangerous territory. What with all the independent life's of charas and the plot, which tries to escape the grip of the author. Anyway, in my opinion an author who is able to catch the character of a person or a pairing in a short drabble, should try to think of developing the action further. Why stop at a short scene when you have thousands of options to delve in the depths of a thrilling plot?

A drabble of course fills gaps in the canon story or picks out wonderful little aspects of a relationship, but I miss the building tension. Where is the question of "what if"? I always thought fanfics should use the "what if" and create a "new world" or at least an "advanced world". Drabbles won't suffice this purpose. They are too constricted (just through their length).

Chapter Nine

It’s been a while since I’ve last written about Mr. Tobias and his plots. But now, because it’s very early in the morning and I am already awake (It’s 7 o’clock, but I will publish this later so don’t wonder.) and I need a reason to not bother me with writing my essay about financial systems, here comes the next chapter.

( Follow me! )

Chapter Eight

On we go with theory. Here comes the second Master Plot (explained by Tobias).

( The Adventure )

Life goes on and so does Naruto Shippuuden. I soooooo love it. I already read the manga and I know how the anime goes on, but I am still so excited about the series.
I am quite obsessed with it (and Naruto in general).

( I am addicted! )

Chapter Six

This chapter is a very interesting one. It’s about some more theory and creativity in plots. It’s about the way forza and forda can influence each other. Still no master plot, but it won’t be long.

( Promise! )

Chapter Five

As promised I will go on writing about the 20 Master Plots. You know, mllesatine, it’s really hard for me to find the time to write this. I will be at university every day of this week (from morning till evening) because of our animation project. And I too have to write my essays. I already have a bad conscience, because to this moment I haven’t written a single bit.

But now I stop talking shit and ( come to the point )

Chapter Four

And one more part of my reviews. I hope you still enjoy reading it (thanks to reijamira and mllesatine for the wonderful discussions).

This part is about the "deep structure" of the story. Still not the Master Plots (but there just comes one more chapter about triangles and then we are there).

( Still interested? )

Chapter Three

We come closer and closer to Tobias 20 Master Plots, but we still aren’t there yet. Please, don't be deterred – in chapter three we get to know two basic plots which are of great importance..

( Join the stampede! )