A Bowl For the Soul

THE BOYS OF THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS

   “There is no pretending," Jace said with absolute clarity. "I love you, and I will love you until I die, and if there is life after that, I'll love you then.”― Cassandra Clare, City of Glass

Familiar with Will herondale? Jace Lightwood? Magnus Bane? I could name a few more boys in the Shadow World, which no doubt so fascinating and enticing characters that pulled us deeper into the complex stories. In each installments, there are at least one or two boys who had captured the hearts of both readers and the female characters. 

The many versions of Jace

         Jace Lightwood are definitely the TMI (The Mortal Instruments) heartthrob. With his tawny, golden looks what's not to like about Jace. Described as leonine, smouldering hot, and eyes that look gold in the sunlight with long eyelashes, he's cocky, arrogant, and but that is part of his charm that drew Clary *cough- and most female characters and readers alike- cough* in the first place. Jace has an untameable nature and he never told a lie (except for the few occasions when he's protecting his family). So never ask Jace's opinion about anything unless you're ready for the truth. 

Then there is Alec Lightwood. If you prefer the black hair paired with striking blue eyes boys, then Alec will surely fit into your type. Shy yet the most level-headed of the bunch. He's sensible and will protect his loved ones without a doubt. Moving on, we have the party-loving, fun High Warlock of Brooklyn: Magnus Bane. If you're into guys with exotic cat eyes (literally) and wears rainbow coloured pants, then Magnus might be the guy for you. He's not picky about his choice of partners (he's dated both men and women, nephilim and downworlders, even a djinn or two). 

Film Delicacy

THE GREAT GATSBY

   “Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead.” - F.Scott Fitzgerald; The Great Gatsby

Theatrical Poster

Good day fellow Bookworms! This is where I will post a brief movie review, mostly adapted from books. It will be short and serving only as a time lapse before my next post.

I've recently watched the The Great Gatsby and I had my doubts about the movie adaptation since the book was the epitome of untainted, hopeful writing that seems so flawless and heart-wrenching. I was afraid the movie might ruin the whole message about decadence and ideality conveyed by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The next thing I knew, I was a changed person. I was instantly converted into Dicaprio's fandom when he first appeared in the movie.  

When Leonardo DiCaprio made his first appearance as Jay Gatsby

"He smiled understandingly—much more than understandingly. It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it, that you may come across four or five times in life. It faced--or seemed to face--the whole external world for an instant, and then concentrated on you with an irresistible prejudice in your favor. It understood you just as far as you wanted to be understood, believed in you as you would like to believe in yourself, and assured you that it had precisely the impression of you that, at your best, you hoped to convey." The Great Gatsby

Leonardo DiCaprio nailed it from the foremost, and crucial introduction of Jay Gatsby. He was able to potray the archetype of a self- made American man. The connection with the other characters, nerve-wrecking moments with Daisy, and when Gatsby lose his temper; Dicaprio had successfully laid it out for the audience. Hence, DiCaprio's performance was the pivotal hold in the whole movie as the titular (Great) Gatsby. 

Jay Gatsby (DiCaprio) with Daisy Buchanan (Mulligan)