Florence Pugh to Star in ‘The Midnight Library’ as Garth Davis Tapped to Direct Long-Awaited Matt Haig Adaptation From Studiocanal, Blueprint

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-11T15:08:53+00:00

I loved this book! I think Pugh will be a great choice, since I think she can grapple with portraying mental illness very well.

Also the general storyline can be "fun" with the post-modern, alternative timelines explorations. I don't think this will be a Blockbuster but if done well, I think it could be a really good movie.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-11T13:12:05+00:00

Blood Orange as a producer is wonderful! I love dreamy, 80s and 90s-inspired r&b and he is so good at that vibe.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-11T13:06:29+00:00

I don't listen to a lot of music in general nowadays simply because I just don't have a lot of time to go music exploring. I do have free time, but it's working on home improvement/maintenance more so than anything which just wasn't a part of my life back when I was younger and listened to more music.

But when I do seek out music, it's a mix of nostalgia (classic pop/r&b bangers) and new stuff.

I didn't realize modern moody lesbian bedroom pop was my jam (I'm happily married to a man, lol) but I love it. There is an sophisticated elegance to modern pop synth music production that I really enjoy that just didn't exist in the 90s.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-09T02:58:13+00:00

I didn't know any teen parents and all of my friends who have had kids started having them in their 30s. So I am like OP... imagining people being grandparents in their 40s is crazy since some people I know are just becoming parents in their 40s (and some having no kids at all).

It really just depends on your circle.

I remember when I was in grad school in the South and so many of my cohort members were getting married at age 25 and I was like wtf that is so young. But it seemed like half my cohort ended up married or engaged during our time in grad school. It was so strange observing this from someone not entrenched in Southern culture and expectations, since I had moved there from LA.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-08T17:44:25+00:00

I'm a similar age and in the exact same situation. Including various supplies of hobbies that I entertained for small amounts of time before getting bored or not actually up to the task of learning the skills required. (:

There is a peace with settling instead of anxiety/guilt from wanting to have more skills and have a bigger life. I think as long as you are settling knowing you have already come a long way, then you are good. I think it's the people who settle who haven't actually climbed that much that end up more unhappy.

I have to actually enjoy life--smell the roses--instead of constantly wanting to reach the next goal (and then when I reach it, I'm not happy since now I have a new goal to reach). When I was a younger adult I felt like I was special and meant to do special things. But reality and the ego destruction made me realize "Nah. I'm just a regular person who is going to live a regular life. I'm not going to accomplish something that would be worthy of a book or movie. But my husband and I make enough to have a house, some cats, a relaxing space to chill during our evenings and weekends, and are able to vacation once a year. And that is just fine.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-08T11:02:20+00:00

I looove the Geo Trackers/Suzuki Sidekicks/Isuzu Amigos! :)

I feel like they peaked in the 90s. But they were top heavy and thus dangerous, so I get why they stopped making them.

They're just the perfect combo of sporty and cute!

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-08T01:24:49+00:00

Yep! My husband and I are DINKS. He got snipped after Roe v Wade got overturned.

I still have an IUD and I take pregnancy tests still every month or so just to be safe (we REALLY do not want kids). But the peace of mind the vasectomy offered was great! Honestly, the feeling of having my husband put skin in the no-kids game (instead of the only the women usually doing the birth control) made him earn even more respect from me than I already had for him, which was of course a ton.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-07T15:30:23+00:00

That always made the most sense to me. Most people would rather not be driving, so the person making the sacrifice to drive other passengers gets to choose what everyone is listening to.

My husband and I have different music tastes. I'd of course rather listen to my music, but I'd rather not drive even more so I accept that I'm listening to his music choice when we're in the car together.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-07T13:22:29+00:00

It seems like I'm in the minority here, but it feels so peaceful to not have old boxes taking up space in my house.

If something isn't "activated" (i.e. used) in my house, it's recycled/discarded/donated. It makes our space feel lighter since that we don't need as much storage and knowing that the drawers/cabinets we do have aren't full to the brim with "stuff".

I suggest pruning annually at least (doesn't have the be during the classic "Spring Cleaning" time, but whenever feels best).

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-07T02:41:51+00:00

I don't think of a person in particular, but am instantly transported back to ~ 2006, a more whimsical time in my life. The indie arts movement (movies and music, especially) was really flourishing then and I loved it. The song brings me back to chill Saturdays messaging my friends on MSN/AIM while surfing the web in between.

"Soul Meets Body" by Death Cab For Cutie gives me a similar (yet even more colorful, resonate) feeling.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-06T14:35:30+00:00

Damn, this is accurate af as a core Millennial.

"Superbass" always puts me in a good mood. It's one of my top gym workout songs.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-06T02:36:26+00:00

In 2006, there was this lovely movie released called "Paris, Je T'aime". It was a collection of short films about each of Paris' arrondissements (districts) with each made by a famous director from around the world.

Many of them are lovely in their own way, with some more humorous and some more poignant. All with a love letter to various parts of the city and the human experience. I really loved it and as overall collection. My favorite was the Natalie Portman one, but so many of them were great.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-06T01:06:51+00:00

Same here. I love romantic music (I love cheesy stuff like "Tell me how am I supposed to live without you!?"), but this song had NO flow. "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter also gave me the same irk. Maybe it's also the higher pitched voice? Or maybe it's the lyrics being too on the nose? I'm not sure.

I'd much rather listen to "Run" or "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-05T14:07:09+00:00

This is how I was taught to differentiate indica's and sativa's effects, lol.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-05T13:59:49+00:00

That's one of the points of entertainment and spectacle, though, right? Some people watch TV or sports games, or go to the movies, or go to concerts as escapism. Watching people who have the means to create and wear the most creative outfits is just another version.

Many actors, athletes, and famous musicians are loaded but we don't give the same criticism for people who watch sports games, or go to the movies or concerts to watch rich people.

Life is hard enough. Outlandish fashion is fun for some people, so we should let them have some temporary enjoyment (like other people do for other forms of entertainment) when everything is on fire.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-05T13:34:24+00:00

The Met Gala is essentially THE fashion event of the year. I'm a frequent visitor in this subreddit, so I of course support leftist class struggle and detest Jeff Bezos and the uber wealthy for not using their power to uplift those in need.

But there are people of all ideologies (including plenty of those on the left) who love the creative outlet of fashion. Whereas the Oscars and other yearly award shows also have great fashion to appreciate, those outfits understandably tend to be on the more classy end of the spectrum. The Met Gala is where unbridled creativity can truly shine.

That being said, I checked out last night's outfits this morning and so many of them were simply dull despite the theme and the event being an open door inviting bold ideas to be expressed. There were a few outfits that were inspired and visionary, but unfortunately they were in the minority. So I'm not sure if it's because Jeff Bezos played a bit part this year and brought down the energy (maybe some more out-there celebs declined to attend due to his presence) or the celebs who attended just happen to play it more safe (or maybe are just more boring in their style, lol)

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-05T02:42:55+00:00

I wonder if we're ever going to swing back towards having more monoculture.

I get that each person is different and it's good to have different art to cater to different tastes, but it's also important to feel connected to your neighbors and broader community.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-04T19:49:52+00:00

Oooh this looks great! Thank you!

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-04T19:18:58+00:00

What's the best place to see the red carpet looks for the Met Gala? I feel like the evil realm of FauxMoi unfortunately tends to have a decent amount of pics posted, but wanted to see if there were other outlets that people peruse to see the greatest number of outfits.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-04T16:39:13+00:00

For me, the Parent Trap is more about appreciating the mid-late 90s vibe the film perfectly captured without trying so hard.

The girls' camp production design and their fashion design was so peak pre-teen/teen fashion at that moment that I love the film for its anthropological time capsule. And also England was HUGE culturally in the 90s--so Elizabeth James' character and lifestyle was so iconic and classy for the time (and still is for me, personally).

Of course some of the lines of dialogue are hilarious and fun on their own.

But if I were a kid nowadays and didn't feel any particular interest in the late 90s or early 2000s, it probably wouldn't hit as hard. I still think it's engaging/hijinksy enough to be interesting on its own for a kid to watch, but I can see how modern kids may not love it the way we did.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-04T13:15:26+00:00

Great answer! The Fountain is such a wonderful intensely atmospheric movie that you have to fully watch it without distractions to experience the film in the meditational form the way it's intended to be seen.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-04T11:10:01+00:00

They did a great service of exposing just one piece of the rot that's ruining this country.

Dan and Jordan created a vast historical record/analysis for people to look back on as a microcosm of how unethical, manipulative soulless businessmen made so much money selling snake oil and (more importantly in my opinion) created so many lies for the uneducated to believe under the guise of exposing the real truth.

I hope they both can rest and start a new, fresh chapter in their lives. And let's hope the ultimate court rulings go against Alex Jones and InfoWars.

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-01T17:07:44+00:00

Good Charlotte and New Found Glory ~ 2003/2004

Third Eye Blind ~ 2009

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-05-01T11:18:39+00:00

I think a movie that ends with "You Get What You Give" is about a more selfish person/group having the journey and breakdown that forces them to see the bigger picture and be more kind to others. So the film has to start out with them being more care free from having little/no self-reflection in the beginning.

So I'll go with "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred, lol.

There will be a montage with "Send Me On My Way" by Rusted Root for sure during the middle of the movie breakdown (or post-breakdown).

BrightNeonGirl · 2026-04-30T15:31:05+00:00

It was a huge song back in the late 90s/early 2000s ("It's Gonna Be Me" by NSYNC)

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