October 25th, 2013 
07:26 am VID REC: The Sentinel - Touch
Vidder: Alfnrns
Musical artist: “Every time I Touch You” by The Nails
Characters: Blair Sandburg, Jim Ellison
Vidder on LJ: unknown
Vidder's website: on YouTube

Why this vid kicks ass: Because it's a feast of touchy-feely moments.

In canon, not only do Jim and Blair touch each other a lot, they touch each other in ways most people don’t. “Personal space” doesn’t seem to have much meaning for them. Is it because Jim’s a sentinel and he requires more tactile input and Blair, as his guide, understands this? Is it because they’ve been through so much together; including saving each other’s lives? Or is it that they are lovers and this is the way they communicate, since they can’t do PDAs? Each fan has her own theory, but it’s one of the things we love about them.

The screen clips aren’t the sharpest I’ve seen, but I like how Alfnrns plays a clip then does a capture before moving on. I expect you’ll find some of your top touches here to enjoy.

Touch by Alfnrns

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07:22 pm Vid Rec: Teen Wolf - Run This Town
Vidder: Whisper of Dreams
Musical Artist: "Run This Town" (amended album version) by Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Kanye West
Length: 2:45
Vidder on LJ: unknown
Vidder's Website: YouTube
Why this must be viewed: There are some pretty amazing Teen Wolf vids out there and a lot of my favorites are either shippy or Stiles-centric (some funny, some not). These are all awesome, but I really wanted to rec an ensemble vid. Many of my faves only include scenes through S2 and I wanted something a little more recent, so I chose this fantastic vid for you guys.

From the crisp editing to the fantastic song choice, Whisper of Dreams' first (but not last!) Teen Wolf vid is the kind of piece that reminds me of how much sexy-wild-violent fun this show can be. And it celebrates just how badass my faves are. Definitely check this one out!

P.S. Most of the vid involves a pulsing effect that may be a little tough on the eyes and many of the cuts are quick so please be careful if you're sensitive to these kinds of effects.

Run This Town
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08:55 pm VID REC: The Avengers - Your Ledger is Dripping, It's Gushing Red
Vidder: ElleKatey1
Musical Artist: Brotsjór by Olafur Arnalds
Length: 2:33
Vidder on LJ: unknown
Vidder's Website: YouTube
Why this must be viewed:

ElleKatey1 does a fantastic job of using outside source material to make a created reality vid of Natasha's past, and interlaces it with Natasha's conversation with Loki on the Helicarrier. It's beautiful and chilling, and really fleshes out some of her potential backstory.

"Your Ledger is Dripping, It's Gushing Red"
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09:08 pm Starting Something by Alby_Mangroves (R)
Fandom: MERLIN
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
Length: 4754
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] alby_mangroves
Author Website: AO3
Why this must be read:

Because flirting in silence has never been this hot... )
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10:25 pm VID REC: DUE SOUTH - Phoenix by Scribe
Vidder: Scribe
Musical artist: “Ashes on your eyes” by Deb Talan
Pairing: Ray Vecchio in Las Vegas
Vidder on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] glass_moment
Vidder's website: Author's works on AO3

Why this vid kicks ass:

Scribe made this vid for this year's DS/C6D Big Bang, so it's brand new. It's an amazingly powerful look at Ray Vecchio in Las Vegas and the dark reality of being undercover as Langoustini; an unvarnished tale that makes me want to hug Ray so badly, especially with the nostalgic interjections of Fraser and Chicago. Be warned: the footage she uses is violent and graphic, but it successfully conveys how this violent life has become his norm. *hugs him some more*

If you need a hope chaser after watching this, make sure to read Sperrywink's complementary fic.

Phoenix
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11:17 pm Vid Rec: The Professionals - International Dateline
Vidder: zzebeddy
Musical Artist: International Dateline by Ladytron
Length: 3:05 min
Vidder on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] sw33n3y

Why This Must Be Watched: What really attracts me to this vid is how zzebeddy managed to update Bodie and Doyle, giving them the look and feel of a currently running show. I think that's pretty cool considering Pros is almost forty years old. I like the usage of special effects here because she used those effects in the right places to help the story. It has an artistic feel that isn't overwhelming to me.

International Dateline.
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