Festivids recs 2019-2020

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So much to catch up on. Let's start with festivids recs. These were my faves besides the ones made for or by me:

Horror vids are killin' it this year, pun intended. Heed all the warnings:

Tag, You're It by winterevanesce a.k.a. Kitty (Tag/Real Onigokko)

Raising Hell by bingeling (Ready or Not)

Let Me In by trelkez (Train to Busan) - made me cry

Good as Hell by findmeinthealps (Midsommar)

<3 and/or energizing/inspiring:

The Fire by dirty_diana (American Ninja Warrior)

Body Talks by odessie (Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers movies)

Garden of Your Mind by sandalwoodbox (Critical Role/Dungeons and Dragons) - I did not know the musician behind Symphony of Science did a similar compilation with Mr. Rogers audio clips! Oh no, feelings about a source I barely know

Try Everything by walkthegale (Bon Appetit Test Kitchen/Gourmet Makes) - The other Gourmet Makes vid got lots of attention but this one spoke more to me, about trying things even if they're not guaranteed to work

Relationships:

Queens by thingswithwings (Killjoys) - Aneela/Delle Seyah. I got worried when the first few clips cut off in weird places or had talkyface, but wow, did it pay off to keep going

Children's Work by trelkez (Star Trek: Discovery) - Michael and Spock, then and now

:D

Untitled Goose Vid by eruthros and thingswithwings - Well structured and well cut for maximum enjoyment

Thinky:

Dance Monkeys by cupidsbow (Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers movies) - This vid leveled up when the vidder confirmed that the edge of creepiness in the song choice was intentional. ETA: Definitely read the AO3 notes that were posted after reveals.

what's to come by skygiants (Jesus Christ Superstar live telecast) - I only know the basics about the story and the production but the song and the editing make it clear there's a lot churning between these two and their frenemyship and power dynamics and desired vs. actual legacies

Also:

Cut Me Down by seinmit (Us) - Did I mention how many good horror vids there are this year?

seven devils by quizkwatsh (Fantastic Four) - Really interesting focus on the horror of the quartet's body transformations and the power other people have -- or had -- over them

D&D 101 by silly_cleo (Critical Role/Handbooker Helper) - Still a sucker for a well-structured vid. Cute and clever and yes, educational

Money Good by sisabet (Hustlers) - This will gain depth after I see the movie, but for now, great rhythm and sexy dangerous ladies mood

An American Primer by JinkyO (James Baldwin RPF) - Fascinating both in form and subject matter. The captions were helpful.

Also I think we hit the Vidders' Favorite Singers trifecta this year of Vienna Teng, Florence + the Machine and Dessa. Plus Billie Eilish, so maybe it's four now. Almost a Bingo.