January 29th, 2010 
12:07 am "Until the End of the World" by cataclysmiic (PG)
Fandom: THE X-FILES
Characters/Pairing: Doggett/Reyes
Length: Short Fic
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] cata_clysmiic
Author Website: Unknown
Why this must be read:

There are literally hundreds of fics about Mulder and Scully and what happens to them after "The Truth," and so very, very few about poor John and Monica. I mean, what happens to those that stand up with our favorite agents? This fic is a lovely little piece that tells us. It is a quiet, almost bittersweet moment with Monica and John and gives us a small glimpse into what it might have been like for them. Even if you aren't big fan of these two, the author's quiet, effective style just draws you in and keeps you reading.

So go... read... enjoy... *grin*

Link: Unitl the End of the World
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03:52 am Like No One’s Watching, by [livejournal.com profile] kewen (R)
Fandom: THE MIGHTY BOOSH
Pairings: Anthrax/Ebola, implied Howard/Vince
Length: approx. 2,900 words
Warnings: D/s, S&M, breathplay
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] kewen
Author Website: Freyr
Why this must be read:

It can’t be denied: The Mighty Boosh fails the Bechdel Test hard. That’s one reason I was so pleased to find this story about the goth girls from “Nanageddon.” [livejournal.com profile] kewen doesn’t just show us how Vince’s hoped-for gothic three-way might have played out; she gives the two women (especially Ebola) their own lives and distinct personalities.
Me and Anthrax let him buy us drinks, there’s no harm in that. It’s obvious he’s never been to the Black Spider before, because if he had, he’d know that me and Anthrax are untouchable. We stay together, and everyone else can piss off, especially men.

“Ladies,” he says with a cheeky smile, placing the drinks in front of us before sitting down himself.

She sneaks a glance at me and I think I see a flicker of amusement.

Poser.

I curl my own lip, not smiling. Goths don’t smile, I learnt this early on.

I’m dimly aware of him talking, but it’s just background noise. I can feel Anthrax’s hand slide up my thigh and I do my best to keep my face neutral. I know there are people watching us, men and women who have approached us in the past wondering what he’s got that they haven’t.

But I know why he’s still here.

Because he’s amusing, and Anthrax likes to play.

Like No One’s Watching
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08:58 am VID REC: High School Musical - Boys Boys Boys
Vidder: phoebenpiper
Musical artist: Lady Gaga
Pairing: various (Sharpay/Boys, Ryan/Boys)
Vidder on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] bobsmith4
Vidder's website: On YouTube
Why this vid kicks ass:

For whatever reason, there are not a lot of fanvids in HSM. This means I had to search long and hard to find a vid worthy of being recced for this fandom, but I was thrilled when I found phoebenpiper's vid, titled "With Hairspray and Denim." This bright, fun vid gives us a fabulous Sharpay and Ryan, and a wide array of hot guys for them to crush on. The thing that I love is that there's absolutely nothing mean-spirited about it. This vid is not mocking the Evans twins; it's celebrating them.

With Hairspay and Denim

Go. Watch. Love. Tell the vidder.
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03:17 pm VID REC: Man from UNCLE - The Communicator and an Open Mind Affair
Vidder: bigbluemeany
Musical artist: Alanis Morissette--Hands Clean
Pairing: Napoleon Solo/Illya Kuryakin
Vidder on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] bluemeanybeany
Vidder's website: bigbluemeany youtube channel
Why this vid kicks ass:

This falls under the category "I can't believe it hasn't been recced yet". There may not be that many MFU vidders, but what there is is 'cherce', and the videos coming from the bluemeany shop are always among the best. This one though, is in a league of its own. MFU is an old show, but its stars are still working and the passage of time is etched on their faces. Bigbluemeany uses that fact brilliantly; with just a few seconds of modern footage added to the fantastic clips from MFU, she builds a story of love and regret; of an intense and complex relationship whose echoes linger for a lifetime. The mood of this piece will stay with you long after you've watched it.

The Communicator and an Open Mind Affair
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05:44 pm Look Both Ways by Nos (G)
Fandom: Due South
Pairing: Fraser/Kowalski
Length: 300 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] nos4a2no9
Author Website: Out of Water: Fanfiction by Nos4a2no9
Why this must be read: I expected at some point this month to be reccing a story by [livejournal.com profile] nos4a2no9, I just didn't expect it to be a snippet, but I ran across this and had to rec. Nos is one of my favorite authors because of her wonderful characterization as well as her extraordinary gift with language. I shouldn't have been surprised to see both shine in this condensed format. This story is a bit of the flip side of yesterday's rec. Instead of Fraser being so convince he can't have love that he runs form the possibility, we have Ray aware that love is waiting for him, but he's too afraid to take the chance. Still heartbreaking, but with hope.

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Look Both Ways
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11:51 pm VID REC: The Mighty Boosh - Forner(cate)
Vidder: moribundlust
Musical artist: IAMX, “You Stick It in Me”
Pairings: assorted Noel Fielding characters/various (including assorted Julian Barratt characters and Chris Corner of IAMX)
Vidder on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] moribundlust
Vidder’s website: YouTube profile
Why this vid kicks ass:

When she posted the original version of this vid to [livejournal.com profile] booshslashhaven, the vidder claimed, “I sacrificed my ovaries for this.” Her martyrdom was not in vain. This is a downright filthy fanvid, assembled from episodes of The Mighty Boosh, videos and live footage by various Boosh-affiliated bands, and the short film Sweet.* It is emphatically Not Safe For Work.

Forner(cate)

Forner(cate) Edit

* Sweet is available on YouTube and as an extra in the Mighty Boosh series 2 DVDs, and is where the vidder got the clips of Noel sexxin’ an invisible partner and showing off his elephant dick. Yes, you read that correctly.
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11:51 pm VID REC: Bones - "White and Nerdy"
Vidder: aPASSINGthought
Musical artist: Weird Al Yankovic
Pairings/Characters: Jack, Zack, Lance, and the Interns
Vidder on LJ: Unknown
Vidder’s website: Vidders profile at Youtube

Why this vid kicks ass:

Okay, so this vid doesn't use the whole song, and to be honest, usually that bugs me, but this vid... this vid just makes me laugh every time. The song and clips match so nicely, and it's unique and well thought out. There are a million Booth and Brennan vids(many of which are lovely and beautiful of course) but sometimes you need a good squint/intern/psychologist vid, right? *grin*

Go. Watch. Laugh. *grin*

Link: White and Nerdy
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