Happy Fieldmice Day!

We aren't big on holidays at my house. We do a Thanksgiving meal because food, and we do Christmas because we like it. But really, that's it. We aren't religious, so we don't do any other religion-based observances. We basically skip birthdays and Mother's Day and Father's Day. So, a few years ago, I decided to declare May 21 as my holiday-- a day to reflect and celebrate.

It all started in 2012 with this:

My husband saw Richmond on Tumblr and looked him up out of curiosity. That led to these videos:

Which led to:

At which point I was hooked. I started digging, trying to find out more about these two and I bought these: 

I want to take a moment here and say that Noel's "Scribblings" was a revelation for me. I'd majored in Art my first year of College, but I lost sight of what art is--emotion and sharing-- and concentrated on what it shouldn't be--it's not photo perfect representation. I started drawing and painting again:

Then I stumbled upon Mint Royale's Blue Song:

I started listening to new music. 

I rediscovered FanFiction! [X]  [X] [X] 

And I discovered the greatness that is Tumblr! Ah, so many like-minded souls. Thru them, I found this:

And this:

And I was inspired to write my first fanfictions. [X] [X] [X]

My new Tumblr friends kept talking about Stockholm Syndrome with pictures from Blue Song featuring Noel and Julian in starring roles. And I searched, and my book collection grew.

And I started writing something more than fanfiction. [X] 

I watched these and thought about how great it would have been to be in the audience:

And then a dream came true--something I never expected. Noel toured North America and spent a couple of nights in Chicago! Even a gallbladder attack didn't stop me from having the best night of my life. We got to spend time with our Tribe. Yay for general seating because we got there early and grabbed seats in the second row, right in front of where he came out on the stage. I screamed like a teen girl when the Beatles stepped off the plane!

And even though Julian and Noel perform together only occasionally now, we still have "bageling", an invented but aptly named concept for those times when they're spotted together. (I love the internet.)

And still, even though they've been working on separate projects, they create things that entertain and make us think:

There is so much more that I could include, but it's all there if you want to find it. Really, part of the fun is discovering it for yourself. For those who've never even heard of The Mighty Boosh, I want you to know it's much bigger than what I've put here. It's this state of mind that has given me more confidence in my own abilities, expanded my knowledge of the world, things I'd never paid much attention to before. Through Tumblr and Instagram and Twitter, I've discovered new authors and new anime and new bands that I'd have never stumbled on otherwise. And I find that to be a reason to celebrate! Happy Fieldmice Day, everyone!

Oh, and think I need to mention two more things--the love these two have for each other:

And Noel's undeniable style:

 (The end--I mean it this time!)

Set The Thames On Fire

Brilliant, brilliant clip! Noel almost gives me goosebumps here. Bizarre and creepy! Wonderful to see this after just seeing stills for months. Find out more at The Velvet Onion here and the Official Website here.

Set The Thames On Fire Release Dates

It's been announced that Set The Thames on Fire has set a theatrical UK release for September 16 and will be available on digital platforms on September 19, so maybe I will get to see it after all! Yeah! Read more about it here.

More On Set The Thames On Fire

So many excellent pictures of Noel in this photo burst from the premiere of Set The Thames On Fire by Mad Orange Photography! Also, there's a nice write up over here at the London, Hollywood blog. And another over here by The Velvet Onion. What an event that would have been to attend. And it does seem Noel is quite excited about it. 

Set The Thames On Fire Screening

Thursday night, April 21. Cast and Crew from the night of Set The Thames On Fire screening, seen here on the Loco Film Festive Twitter.

Also

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Set The Thames On Fire Premier

Set The Thames On Fire premiers this week. I know it'll be ages before I get a chance to see it--if I get the chance at all. I'm just hoping I do because it looks interesting and it has some good talent (and I don't just mean Noel, although in that costume...!) [X]

Favorite Pictures-- 11 Days!

Noel as Dickie, again. I find the makeup so fascinating. I mean, I can see Noel, but it's such a bazaar form of Noel. Imagine if they had shaved of the sideburns!

Makeup by Sara Menitra

A Grotesque Fantasy--17 Days!

This article from Clash interviews the director, Ben Charles Edwards, of Set The Thames on Fire. He covers where some of the ideas came from, the plot and music, and of course, he talks about Noel and how they built his character, Dickie.  I imagine the only way I'll get to see it is to buy the DVD, but it seems so interesting, I'll probably do it!

Movie News

So, chances are I won't get to see this until/unless it comes out on DVD. But we can always hope!

Set The Thames On Fire

Noel as Dickie in the upcoming movie, Set the Thames on Fire. I know very little about the movie, other then the fact that I'll be lucky if I get to see it. I realize part of the effect of this picture is the talent of the photographer, and possibly even some CG manipulation, not just the makeup, but oh, my, how garish he is! I can't decide if I'm fascinated or freaked out!

Movie Mania

Noel in a dress and fishnet stockings!

So apparently Noel is going to be in a movie that is filming now, and this picture is a preview of what we have to look forward to. The movie is "Set The Thames On Fire" and his character is Dickie. And this picture started circulating this afternoon. Life is good!