holyalmondsportsturtle
I like Paul Mescal a little bit. ;-)
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#In Australia, we have to wait until January 2026 for THoS to be released in cinemas.
#That's okay. I will enjoy the THoS press tour before September this year.
#Josh and Paul cuteness during the press tour - yes, please!
Holding The Man (2015)
For pride month, the fourth LGBTQ film that I watched for the first time is a 2015 film from my country of Australia, called Holding The Man. The film was directed by Neil Armfield and is adapted from Timothy Conigrave's 1995 memoir of the same name.
This is an exceptional and devastating film, with terrific chemistry between Ryan Corr and Craig Stott in the leading roles. In 1976, two students at an all boys Catholic school in Melbourne, Timothy Conigrave (Corr) and John Caleo (Stott) fall in love. This is of course is a problem for the school when this is discovered, and disapproved of by the boys' parents. This was a time when homosexuality was illegal in Australia.
This is also a story about AIDS, and as the story is devastating, you can probably guess where it's heading. Much like All Of Us Strangers, Holding The Man broke me, and I will think about this film for a long time.
Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#I just watched Gladiator II for a third time.
#Paul is unbelievably sexy in this film.
#I would volunteer to be his slave, and to worship his muscles, not necessarily in that order.
PAUL MESCAL Gladiator II (2024)
#I would volunteer to scrub his back.
#Paul was sensational in this film (he's always sensational), and the major awards slept on his performance as Hanno/Lucius.
#He has a regal, Roman face - perfect casting.
#Also, Paul was the hottest I have ever seen him in this film.
#I will rewatch my Gladiator II DVD for sure.
LUCIUS VERUS GLADIATOR II (2024) dir. Ridley Scott
#tbh, I am head over heels for Hanno/Lucius.
#I mean, look at his thighs!
#I just watched La chimera for the first time.
#It is a masterpiece of cinema.
#The cinematography is beautiful.
#I must check out more of Alice Rohrwacher's films.
#Josh O'Connor speaks Italian in the film, which made him even more attractive.
La Chimera (2023) dir. Alice Rohrwacher
Andrew Scott & Paul Mescal: *gently, quietly break your heart for an hour and 45 minutes in All Of Us Strangers* Also Andrew Scott & Paul Mescal:
All Of Us Strangers (2023) - Written and directed by Andrew Haigh. Starring Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal.
In From The Side (2022) - Written by Matt Carter and Adam Silver, and directed by Matt Carter. Starring Alexander Lincoln and Alexander King.
Watching All Of Us Strangers last night reminded me that I love two Irishmen. Their chemistry in the film was amazing, and I adore their friendship. 💚🤍🧡
The coast was finally clear for me to watch my All Of Us Strangers DVD for the first time. I am now bawling my eyes out at this beautifully sad, masterpiece of a film. It's true what they said, that Andrew Scott gave the best performance of his career in this film. Paul Mescal, Claire Foy and Jamie Bell were also marvellous.
If Paul Mescal could play a character who is not terribly sad, and has had nothing bad ever happen to him, that would be much appreciated. Please and thank you. I love Paul, as he is a sensational actor and easy on the eyes, but he can't keep doing this to me, over and over again. 😭
Anyway, I'll be thinking about this film for a long time. Andrew Haigh can do no wrong.
Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#paul mescal #his profile - oh my!
#I like how he collects festival merchandise, so he can look back on his fond memories.
#paul mescal
#The cinematography in this film is breathtaking.
#Melissa Barrera and Paul Mescal were not too bad to look at either. :-p
#Carmen (2022) is a masterpiece, and yet so few people know about this film. :-(
#I have to remind myself that this was filmed in my country of Australia.
#Finally, Paul with a military haircut and his pretty muscles make me need to fan myself vigorously.
Carmen (2022)
Paul rehearsing for SNL
Press Conference for The History of Sound - Cannes 2025
The press conference for The History of Sound at the Cannes Film Festival 2025: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xcq9qLXBd6s&feature=shared
During the press conference, the film's screenwriter Ben Shattuck and production designer Deborah Jensen mentioned the American folk ballad called "Silver Dagger". I really look forward to hearing Paul and Josh perform this together in The History of Sound, just as I look forward to watching the entire film.
#paul mescal
#he is a Greek statue brought to life fr
#handsome
#beautiful smile #a beautiful smile to hide the pain
Paul Mescal | "The History Of Sound" Red Carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival | May 21, 2025
#paul mescal
#Paul is the real deal. We knew this from the start.
Paul talks about film stars
#paul mescal #josh o'connor #oliver hermanus #the history of sound #cannes film festival
#A standing ovation. It's what they deserved.
#paul mescal #josh o'connor #oliver hermanus #the history of sound #I am already seated, and the workers are scared.
ya boy is in DANGER
#paul mescal
#It's no wonder Paul stopped running shirtless in the park. 🥵
#He said that it's because he didn't want to cause cyclists to have accidents.
#What a considerate man!
#This post has got me wanting to watch The Hunger Games films again.
#Woody Harrelson was outstanding as Haymitch Abernathy.
#I just finished reading Sunrise on the Reaping. Haymitch truly is one of the most tragic characters in the history of literature.
#The film adaptation of Sunrise will leave me wrecked on the floor.
#Suzanne Collins remains a queen.
#scenes i can never watch the same way again after reading sunrise on the reaping
Sunrise on the Reaping
I just finished reading 'Sunrise on the Reaping' by Suzanne Collins, which is the fifth book in The Hunger Games series. Suzanne Collins really knows how to break her readers' hearts.
This book is told from the point of view of 16 year old Haymitch Abernathy, who competes in the 50th Hunger Games. This book answers many questions as to why Haymitch is the way that he is, when we first meet him the first Hunger Games book, barely functioning as a mentor for Katniss and Peeta for the 74th Hunger Games. Once again, Collins has crafted another excellent novel, which expands on the lore of Panem.
I am mentally preparing my tears for the upcoming film adaptation. I wonder if Kiefer Sutherland will be cast as President Snow. It would be perfect, as he is the same age as Snow in this novel (58 years old), and Kiefer's late father, Donald, played Snow in the first four films of the series.
Added: I just read that Ralph Fiennes has been cast as President Snow, an excellent choice!
#paul mescal #he's so photogenic #biceps
#paul mescal
These pictures need to be displayed in an art gallery. 😍
I am sure that Paul would be delighted with the comparison to Hugh Jackman, and I agree. I love Paul's accent and his singing voice. I really look forward to hearing him sing in The History of Sound.
why do paul mescals vocals in that snl skit where he does a parody of his character in gladiator 2 lowk give off hugh jackman in the greatest showman....
#gladiator ii
This too cute for words. I still remember making up names like Paw Mescal, Pedro Pawscal and Denzel Woofington, when I saw an earlier Corgiator artwork in the series. 🤣
Second panel based on this:
(Click for full resolution. Please don't repost! Reblogs are appreciated though!)
Corgiator Series: 1 2 3 4 5 6
#paul mescal
How Paul Mescal won no awards for Gladiator II is beyond me. He understood the assignment, and he ate, and left no crumbs.
"No, if anything, he's just trying to tear the establishment down, but actually not for kind of political reasons. It's personal reasons. It's the fact that Rome to Lucius represents everything that has taken his wife away from him. It's the the reason that he doesn't feel connected to his mother anymore. So it's an exciting thing to get to excercise that anger against an establishment in film."
"I think he attempted [to separate his personal agenda for the greater good of democracy]. I think he attempted up to the point that there's a certain responsibility thrust into his character's journey. Of course, it depends on the context, but I think where there's conscience, there comes a responsibility, right? I think that's what the film is saying with lucius."
"They're both questions. It's the moment that it stops being about him. He's asking the thousands of people around him a question. He's like, the line is, 'Is this how Rome treats its heroes?', and essentially it's Iike, 'If that's how they're going to treat him, how do you think you're going to be treated just as a simple citizen? This is a celebrated Roman general.'"
"I think he probably flips. He think he acts without constitution for the most part, for the first two acts of the film, I would say, and then when he finds out about his bloodline, he sees the state of Rome and what Fred and Joe's characters have done to Rome, and suddenly he's got the birthright to kind of succeed them, his constitution is somewhat forced upon him, but I don't think it's to fair to say that he takes that in his stride, like the film ends on a question where he's seeking guidance. I would describe him in the latter half of the film as somewhat of a reluctant leader, but does have a constitution. We don't really know how far he gets with it, but I think he probably would make a good leader. "
"He recited the poem in an attempt to subvert the power because Denzel's character at that moment is trying to protect Lucius by saying, 'Oh, he doesn't understand English. He's from the Provinces, etc.' But by Lucius reciting something in English, he's letting the emperors know, 'It's not that I don't understand the question. I'm choosing not to answer it. So, instead, I'm going to recite a poem to you.' But it's a political decision. It's a charged decision. It's an exciting moment for an actor to get to play because anything can happen in a story context from that point."
Paul Mescal on Lucius: IAMMIKEMUSE
If you are feeling good about yourself or situation and then your mood suddenly shifts leaving you feeling insecure, unsure, etc. try to remind yourself that nothing has truly changed but your perception. Your cute outfit did not suddenly become horrid. Your delicious meal did not tranform into a terrible one. Your peers perception of you has not radically transformed over a social misstep. Everything we experience is put through it through our mental filter, and that can convince us that everyone else sees us with the judgement we have for ourselves. Be kind to yourself.