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Parallels | Part Two
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Anonymous asked:
Not sure if you noticed but Felicity was the only one up on the steps before Oliver woke up. What are your thoughts on that? Got any ideas as to why?
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Not only is she standing on the staircase while everyone else is on the ground level, she’s also wearing red. Coincidence? I think not.
At first I was slightly surprised to find Felicity there, because it seemed to me that this entourage of memories comprised of people he’s who’ve gone from his life.
But then it struck me. It’s a pretty simple thing.
This whole dream verse, especially this last portion, is a projection of Oliver’s subconscious. He’s projecting out the people he’s lost and misses the most, people in the eyes of whom he’s redeemed himself.
He’s lost Felicity in a sense as well, but she’s the only anomaly in this group because she’s the only one still living in his life, a person he sees and loves on a daily basis.
But it’s not just that. Felicity has always been a kind of beacon for him - a sort of guiding light. She’s been guiding him on his missions for years and guiding him emotionally to a place where he can find the light and claim it. His trust in her, in her ability to guide him, is completely absolute and unchanging, a fact he reiterated in a very simple, very underrated moment last season
He has her.
He needs a team, yes. But as long as he has her, he knows he can go into any battle and come out the winner. It’s so incredibly beautiful.
And her position on the stairs just marks her elevated status in his mind, because she’s the one he looks up to most whenever he’s in a crisis. And right in that moment, that is the most difficult battle he’s ever had to face in his life - making an active choice to leave behind the people he loves and misses and wants to keep by his side, happy and smiling and proud, every single day. Choosing to leave them all, his parents, his best friend, his first protegee, his first serious relationship, everything… it’s so incredibly hard, and even if it is the right decision, that last step is just so hard to take.
So it is completely natural that Felicity is there in a simple red dress, standing above beyond everyone else he has to leave behind, beckoning him to her, to their messed up crazy lives, because he’s not the man he was in this world, he’s someone else and she’s the only one of these people who knows him better than he knows himself. He trusts that as she’s urging him to honor the dead by fighting, by continuing to fight, reminding him as she always does that he’s not nearly done and the battles are many, but she’s there…
… and that’s all he needs.
He takes one last look around, and walks into the portal.
I love ya Matty. You know I do!!! Beautiful.
Stephen is live on Facebook! Apparently the “Felicity” was ad libbed. Not in the script.
About me:
Stephen wants to kill us all.
What If: Arrow 5x08 Review (Invasion!)
“’What’ and ‘if’ are two words as non-threatening as words can be, but put them together side by side and they have the power to haunt you for the rest of your life. What if? What if? What if?" (Letters To Juliet)
Have you ever played "What if?" I have. There are simply moments in life where you know, with absolute certainty, the trajectory of your life changed. You went right instead of left. You lost someone you love. You met someone you love. Whatever the moment, whatever the circumstance, you feel the power it has as it pushes against the inertia of your life. You begin to wonder... what if? What if I turned left? What if I never found you? What if I never lost you? What would my life look like? Who would I be?
It's a game I play frequently with my mother. We've done it for years and years. I think it's because she needs it sometimes. My mother lost her mother when she was 19 years old. My grandmother died on Christmas Eve, so don't ever let anyone tell you bad things can't happen on Christmas because it's a load of crap. It was a traumatic death and I know with absolute certainty it's a moment that permanently changed the trajectory of my mother's life. It changed who she was. It made her into someone else. Sometimes, when it's just the two of us, she wonders to me, "What if my mother never died? What would my life be like?"
Our conclusions come rapidly. My grandfather would have accepted a promotion and they would have moved out of state, which means my mother probably would have gone to a different college. Which means... she never would have met my father. Which means... I would have never been born. Or my two sisters. The life my mother leads wouldn't even be a memory. It wouldn't have existed.
Sometimes "What if?" games can haunt you, but sometimes it can be cathartic. Of course, my mother and I can't know this is what would have happened, but it feels like the logical conclusion. It feels like the natural cause and effect. Knowing that maybe, just maybe, losing her mother is what lead her to my father gives my mom a sense of peace. It doesn't take the pain away. Her pain has simply become a part of who she is, but I think it helps her live with it. I think it helps her sort out what she has to hold on to and what she has to let go of.
It's a game I've played to understand my own losses and choices as I've grown older. Life is about choices and when you make one a door swings open as one swings closed. The frustrating part of "What if?" is we never really get to know for sure what's behind the other door.
That's the wonder of stories. We can live vicariously through fictional characters and watch them experience "What if?" in a way we never can. When I first read the Legends of SuperFlarrow crossover would be about aliens, I recalled the Supergirl episode where Kara lives in a dream world. Krypton survived and her parents are alive. I immediately yelled at the TVLine article, "DO IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE!!!" To my absolute joy, the Arrow writers heard my plea. I can be really loud when I need to be.
I love the "It's A Wonderful Life" trope. I've watched it done on a bunch of different television shows and I never get tired of it. Maybe it's because "It's A Wonderful Life" is such a damn good movie. It stands the test of time because we all wonder about the value of our life, our place in our loved ones' lives and the world. Inevitably, we wonder if our life, our choices, made their lives better or worse. Inevitably, we all wonder, "What if?"
George Bailey speaks for all of us when he becomes overwhelmed with the challenges of life and comes to the conclusion that everyone would be better off without him. That is... until God steps in with the assistance of two angels to show him exactly what that life would look like. George Bailey gets to see "What if?" and it changes his perspective on life. It makes him appreciate the here and now. It helps him let go of what is lost and hold on to what is gained. It makes him reach for what is real. It gives him hope.
Oliver Queen is George Bailey tonight and, happily, Arrow put their own spin on the "It's A Wonderful Life" trope so there are plenty of surprises. The goal in all of this is to show Oliver what he has to hold on to and what he has to let go of. There's a reason why "It's A Wonderful Life" is a holiday movie. This glimpse is a gift.
Let's dig in... (Buckle up. It’s a long one even for me.)
Proud of you fandom. That trend was a blast. It felt good conquering Twitter together again.
Arrow 100th Episode Give Away!
Happy Arrow 100!!!!! What a milestone. We are 100 episodes into this story and I can honestly say it’s been a hell of a ride thus far. It hasn’t been a perfect story, but in my experience, there is no such thing. The lows make me appreciate the highs. The tragedy makes me savor the joy. There is so much I love about this show. I love the characters, their relationships with one another, the humor, the action, the universe Arrow has launched and the epic hero’s journey they are crafting.
Arrow has brought a lot of amazing things and people into my life. I’m so thrilled to be watching this show and sharing in this experience with all of you. Coincidentally, Something To Live For hit a major follower milestone. To celebrate that, and the Arrow 100th episode, I’m giving away...
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Arrow 5x08 ‘Invasion!’ Promo
THIS PROMO. #OLICITY
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💥Superhero “Bite” Club💥 Happy CW crossover week!!! This was a beast of an illo to draw up, but tons of fun at the same time!! Hope you all enjoy it!!! @cw_arrow @arrowwriters @arrowprodoffice @stephenamell @emilybett @davidpaulramsey @paulblackthorne @willaaaahh @rickgonzalez @echokells @madisonmclaugh @joedinicolofficial @cwtheflash @grantgust @candicekp @tha_los @cavanaghtom @keiynanlonsdale @dpanabaker @cw_legendsoftomorrow @lotwritersroom @caitylotz @dominicpurcell @brandonjrouth @nickzano @maisiersellers @officialfranzd @therealvictorgarber @supergirlcw @supergirlwriters @melissabenoist @davidharewood @chy_leigh @jeremymjordan @mehcadbrooks #lordmesaart #clipstudiopaintex
This is so spectacular. It’s amazing to see everything Arrow has launched. Very excited to watch the 4 episode crossover and celebrate the 100th episode with you all!
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Arrow’s Crossover Poster
Source: images.spoilertv.com
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thoughts about the 100th ep and that 5x09 spoiler...
So I’ve been percolating thoughts about this stuff for a while now. Every time we get a new bit of information, I add it to the pile. So I wanted to collect these thoughts I’ve had into one post. Mostly for my own reference but if you find some use out of it, that’s all the better.
- I think the “dream” isn’t just Oliver’s mind. I think it’s induced by the aliens.
- I think Oliver, Sara, Ray, Thea, Dig are all captured and put into those pods we saw in that one BTS pic and that is where the dream is “fed” to them.
- I believe they won’t realize it’s a dream at first. The episode description sort of indicates this when it says everything seems perfect before Oliver starts to notice imperfections.
- I think Oliver may realize what’s happening first and then clue the others in.
- I think Thea will be reluctant to leave, hence “Thea, we can’t stay here.”
- This means that being engaged to Laurel isn’t Oliver’s “ideal” or even his subconscious wish/dream. He’s not controlling the dream.
- I think seeing Felicity might play into Oliver’s realization of the dream. He may feel a way when he sees her which might trigger an actual memory.
- Bonus points if that memory triggered is their first kiss lololol
- I’m not expecting a lot of overt Olicity or even OTA in this episode. This will be mostly focused on Oliver’s family life and seeing his parents and furthering that legacy plot while paying a little homage to that history of the show.
- I also think it’s OK that it’s not Olicity/OTA focused, the rest of hte show is so I can give it up for this one. Plus I just really wanna see his parents again and see Moira with Thea and just YES. ALL OF IT.
- I think 5x09 might show Felicity realizing something’s off with Billy.
- I’m pretty sure the spoiler Jen shared with us refers to a season 1 flashback.
- Again, I’m not expecting OVERT romantic moments here, but I am expecting the seeds of hope to be sown.
- I think this will give us a glimmer of that hope, to get us through midseason break and into 5b.
- Yes, I still think Billy is totes evil. The only question is HOW evil?
- Sidekick? Or Prometheus himself? The debate rages on.
- I’m kind of excited to see the old s1 arrow suit again too, ngl.
- Basically: these next two eps sound AMAZING to me.
- I’m very ready to celebrate this amazing milestone for this show.
- This cast and crew have put their heart and souls into this show and I’m so grateful for that. I’m so happy for them.
- So I will be raising a glass. And looking towards the road ahead.
Happy weekend, y’all!
ALL OF THIS. For anyone wondering what my thoughts are for the upcoming eps and what I think the 5x09 spoiler could be... this sums it up nicely. I’m at SAME.
5x08 Pictures!!!!! Spoiler chat ahead
It’s A Wonderful Life... here we come! Arrow 100th Ep Description
The CW released the 100th episode description! They will indeed be exploring a world where Oliver never got on the Queen’s Gambit. Before you flip out, please be sure to read my spec on the episode. I wrote it when photos of KC on set and wearing an engagement ring were posted.
I am REALLY excited about this. I love it when shows do these kinds of episodes. I love exploring the road not taken. I love talking about “What if?”
The key phrase to focus on is “Oliver starts to notice small imperfections.” So what will be the imperfections? The point of all of this is to reinforce Oliver’s true reality. The point is to reaffirm The Green Arrow, Olicity, OTA and the legacy Oliver is building. Oliver will have to make a choice in the end - the illusion or what is real. He will reach for what is real and hold onto it a little tighter at the end of all of this I think. It will encourage him to keep trying to be a better man.
#Arrow100Project - NEW DEADLINE
Friends - please join in on this awesome idea to celebrate Arrow’s 100th episode!!! The amazing @mrseclipse555 is putting together the video so it’s going to be fantastic.
The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, DC's Legends of Tomorrow - 4 Night Crossover Teaser Promo (HD) by Television Promos
Felicity = Me
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DCTVs Superhero Crossover stills - (x)
That first pic. I’m cackling. Gimme gimme gimme.
If you are wondering why I am so freaking happy about the LL wedding pic - read my spec here.
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