June 25th, 2010 
12:32 am The Good Life by sinsense (NC-17)
Fandom: BANDOM
Pairing: Frank/Brian
Length: 28,000 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] sinsense
Author Website: Masterlist
Why this must be read:

There was a brief meme in 2008 for an especially asshole-ish characterization of Frank Iero, which spawned a few fics, and the trope has been lodged in my brain ever since. (The validity and/or appeal in this characterization due to recent events is variable and controversial at present.)

The characterization is unusual, but the quality of writing is excellent and the arc of Frank's journey to self-knowledge as he becomes slightly less asshole-ish is painful, honest, and satisfying.

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The Good Life
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12:59 am VID REC: Bandom - Serial Killers Don't Kill Their Boyfriend
Vidder: sanguinaryred
Musical Artist: Front 242
Pairing: Pete/Patrick
Vidder on LJ: unknown
Vidder's website: YouTube Account
Why this vid kicks ass:

Some people joke about the cult of Pete Wentz taking over bands' minds and the fans' minds. Out of this idea sprang a comm called [livejournal.com profile] cultverse that posits the question, "What if Pete Wentz actually IS a cult leader?" And there are many I-can't-sleep-Wentz-will-eat-me stories contained therein that are very, very good.

Serial Killers Don't Kill Their Boyfriend is what I'd consider the video representation of all the subtle, terrifying machinations inspired from that community. The vid is based off the "Saturday" music video by Fall Out Boy that is already creepily based on a cop!Patrick tracking down a serial killer!Pete; however the direction of this vid makes the scenario twenty times as pants-wetting frightening when it's serial killer!Pete out for his boyfriend!Patrick's blood. Creep-o-rama.

Insert joke here that being a creeper is just how Pete Wentz probably DOES like it.

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Serial Killers Don't Kill Their Boyfriend
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03:06 pm Hustling by smutjunkie (NC-17)

Fandom: STAR TREK:REBOOT
Characters/Pairings: Jim Kirk/Leonard McCoy
Length:
 ~3,780
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] smutjunkie 
Author Website:

Why this must be read:

Mirrorverse AU, in which Leonard is a hustler, and Jim wants in on the action. My month of recs would not be complete without a Mirrorverse story. (For those unaware, it’s canon that there are alternate universes where the characters are evil. Canon. Just one of the reasons why Star Trek rocks.) I love this story becasue it stars my favorite verson of Bones- one that still has a moral center and still tries to save lives despite the universe he lives in.

Author’s warning: References to child abuse and pedophilia. Sounds horrible, I know, but this is Leonard and this is Jim: they've got each other's backs.

 

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Hustling
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03:36 pm VID REC: HARRY POTTER - Where Will You Go?
Vidder: Karli Meaghan
Musical artist: Evanescence
Pairing: Voldemort/Bellatrix
Vidder on LJ: [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]
Vidder's website: [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]
Why this vid kicks ass:

The way that this vidder was able to manip Voldemort and Bellatrix together in this piece is very impressive, and her use of subtitles really adds to the storytelling aspect of it all. Great job all around, this is a video that you do not want to miss.

Where Will You Go?
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04:39 pm VID REC: STAR TREK REBOOT - Hurt

Vidder: [livejournal.com profile] obstinatrix 
Musical artist: Johnny Cash
Character/ Pairing:
Spock Prime (Leonard Nimoy version) Some Kirk & Spock that could be seen as friendship or slash
Vidder on LJ:
[livejournal.com profile] obstinatrix 

Why this vid kicks ass:

One of the things that surprised me first time I watched the reboot of Star Trek was the deep heartache I felt for Spock Prime. Not only was he alone in the Prime universe (everyone I know, goes away in the end) but he failed in his mission and planets/countless lives were destroyed. (I will let you down, I will make you hurt.)

This vid also utilizes clips from TOS to great effect (I remember everything, what have I become? my sweetest friend) while tying back in with reboot Spock (and you could have it all, my empire of dirt.) This vid is simple - and I mean than in only the best possible way. It perfectly captures that heartache by letting the song and images - and not complicated/flashy editing - tell the story.

Hurt


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04:45 pm Gerber Daisies by Discordia (R)
Fandom: THE X-FILES
Pairing: Mulder/Scully
Length: 10 Parts
Author on LJ: NA
Author Website: Author at Gossamer
Why this must be read:
At last! This WIP was finally finished just in time for me to rec it for this month. I'd almost lost hope it would ever be completed, so I'm delighted to share it with you all. I'm always interested in Mulder's story arc in the latter parts of season 8, and this lovely story blends a great exploration of his emotional path into the background of a tense and interesting case file. The whole thing fits seamlessly into canon, and reads like an old-school fic. They just don't make them like this anymore!

Gerber Daisies (part 1 is linked at the bottom of the page)
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05:08 pm VID REC: The Magnificent Seven - Hurt
Vidder: PezGirl77
Musical artist: Johnny Cash
Pairing: As much Chris/Sarah as is in the show.
Vidder on LJ: [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]
Vidder's website: More Here
Why this vid kicks ass: To me this is the perfect Chris Larabee video. It shows everything he's been through and Johnny Cash's vocals add another layer to it that makes it just that much better. The video hurts in a good way and really makes you understand why Chris is Chris. The timing is also brilliant and it can be understood by both extreme fans of the show and people who've never seen an episode.

M7/Chris Larabee Music Video - Hurt
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08:38 pm VID REC: AMERICAN IDOL - What If
Vidder: Bubbleforest
Musical artist: Safetysuit
Pairing: Kris Allen/Adam Lambert
Vidder on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] bubbleforest
Vidder's website: Bubbleforest youtube
Why this vid kicks ass: This is the best vid in this fandom hands down. It makes such a strong statement about Kris and Adam's respective journeys on American Idol and their friendship together. The video gives you all of the best moments that anyone in the fandom is familiar with, but the vidder edits them together in a way that makes them feel like they truly mean something, like they were meant to become friends and meet each other, not only for what it brought to each of them, but to us too. Beyond that, the visuals are gorgeous and the song is absolutely perfect for the theme. This video is so amazing, I really advise everyone to go and watch it right now.


What If
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09:35 pm Stones and Stars by toscas-kiss (G)
Sorry, guys, I'm running a bit behind, but I'll try to cram in some more recs!

Fandom: HIGHLANDER/ SANDMAN
Pairing: Methos/ Alexa
Length: short one-shot
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] toscas_kiss
Author Website: Tosca's Kiss
Why this must be read: Methos at Stonehenge, in the time of gods; Methos in a hotel room, loving Alexa for her humanity. Like all the best Methos fic this reminds you simultaneously that Methos isn't ordinary, and that he is.

Stones and Stars
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10:09 pm Vid Rec: Battlestar Galactica -- Viva la Vida
Vidder: [livejournal.com profile] txlsplash 
Musical artist: Coldplay
Pairing: Adama/Roslin
Vidder's website:  Youtube
Why this vid kicks ass:

I had a horribly tough job, trying to figure out which of the many BSG vids I love and re-watch regularly to rec.  I have high standards, but there are so many awesome BSG vids and vidders.  I chose this one because the music is an excellent choice, with lyrics that capture much of the emotion and underlying themes of BSG.  The clips are perfectly chosen, and synch well with music and lyrics.  It's a vid about Bill and Laura, and it's a vid about the Colonial Fleet, and it's a vid about power and the choices we make and living with the aftermath.  It's a vid that holds up well to multiple re-watchings.

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Viva La Vida
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