В первой серии нового сезона Stranger Things показывают баскетбольный матч, идущий параллельно с партией в настольную игру. Монтаж специально сделан такой, чтобы сопоставить эти две вещи: вот и там и там атака, а вот и там и там игроки в напряжении из-за сложностей, а вот им нужен командный дух итд. Игрок пафосно берет мяч / игрок пафосно берет кубик d20.
Несколькими сценами ранее лидер движения настольщиков подшучивает над баскетболистами в стиле: "Вы задроты и занимаетесь какой-то ерундой, а мы вот реально интересными вещами". Да, именно так, настольщик говорит это баскетболисту, а не наоборот, как можно было подумать.
Мысль о том, что гики и ботаники это новые популярные люди была раскрыта ещё 10 лет назад в фильме 21 Jump Street (который у нас к сожалению довольно глупо перевели как "Мачо и ботан"). Устарел классический стереотип американской школы — популярный спортивный парень, который играет в футбол или баскетбол, любимец девушек, не слишком умный интеллектуально и со скверным характером противопоставляется главному герою: умному, но несколько асоциальному ботанику. В фильме есть эпизод, когда герой говорит другу надеть рюкзак обеими лямками, как носят гики, потому что одной — как носили спортивные "хулиганы" — уже не модно и моветон.
Герои Stranger Things размышляют об этом в первой серии: давайте, мол, перестанем быть задротами и начнем тусить с крутыми. Но в их реальности это выглядит не слишком правдоподобно. Эти парни и без того успешны, уверены в себе, обладают хорошим чувством юмора, над ними никто не стебется, у них есть девушки (одна из которых дважды спасла мир, чем не перестает хвастаться её парень). Не слишком веришь, что для них есть хоть какой-то резон стремиться в тусовки к простым и одномерным спортсменам-красавчикам.
В Sex Education похожая тема: главный герой и внешне и по характеру откровенный ботаник, что не мешает ему ни иметь друзей, ни пользоваться уважением, ни даже влюбить в себя девушку из тусовки "популярных" пафосных чик.
В фильме Wish I Was Here бородатый нерд создаёт себе костюм-скафандр для посещения комикс-конвента. Поначалу этот персонаж кажется тем, у кого вообще не бывает отношений в привычном нам смысле: слишком увлечённым какими-то "несерьёзными", "детскими" вещами, удалёнными от "настоящей реальной жизни". Его соседка — симпатичная девушка — приходит жаловаться на шум, и оказывается, что она тоже фанатка комиксов, тоже косплеер, у них завязываются отношения, один идут на конвент вместе.
Это всё не выдумка. Киберспорт собирает стадионы, а стримеры и блогеры — новые звёзды. Теория Большого Взрыва долгое время была самым популярным сериалом в США. Абсолютные мировые топы по сборам в кино берут комиксы про супергероев. Рынок настольных игр взлетает в небеса, и давно вышел далеко за пределы каких-то банальных вещей вроде "Монополии", а тематические каналы на Ютубе ведут взрослые дядьки с семьями и детьми.
Гик-культура больше не нишевая, теперь это просто культура. Я кидаю d20 и прохожу проверку на публикацию поста.
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📖Title : The Finisher
✍️Author : RuNyx
⭐️Rating : 4.06/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Dec 14, 2021
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Summary:Alessandro 'Alpha' Villanova rose from the brutal streets of Los Fortis to rule its underworld, feared, powerful, and utterly alone. Zephyr de la Vega, bright and ordinary, lives far from his world—until fate throws them together in an unexpected encounter. When she makes a bold proposition, their lives entangle in ways neither imagined. As a mysterious killer dismantles Alpha’s empire and The Syndicate threatens war, their bond deepens—transforming into something fierce, fragile, and consuming. In a city where blood reigns and shadows breathe, light meets darkness, love meets survival, and a new, deadly order emerges—built on pain, passion, and power.
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📖Title : The Emperor
✍️Author : RuNyx
⭐️Rating : 4.20/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Jan 06, 2021
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Summary:Dante Maroni, heir to the feared Tenebrae Outfit, hides a ruthless soul behind charm and silence—especially when it comes to Amara, the housekeeper’s daughter he secretly loves. Amara, abducted at fifteen and forever changed, returns years later to a world of shadows and secrets. As Dante infiltrates the Syndicate behind her trauma, dark truths unravel, forcing both into a violent game of survival. Bound by shared pain and buried passion, they transform their youthful affection into a fierce, undeniable bond. Together, the reluctant king and inevitable queen rise, not just to love, but to rule—creating an empire born of death.
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📖Title : The Reaper
✍️Author : RuNyx
⭐️Rating : 4.29/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Jun 30, 2020
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Summary:"The Reaper" by Runyx is a dark romance novel that tells the story of a ruthless assassin known as “The Reaper,” whose life of violence and solitude is disrupted when he crosses paths with a fiery, strong-willed woman. Bound by secrets, trauma, and a thirst for vengeance, their worlds collide in a dangerous dance of obsession and redemption. As their connection deepens, love battles brutality, and past wounds resurface with devastating consequences. With morally grey characters, intense chemistry, and a shadowy atmosphere, the story explores how even the most broken souls can find solace and healing in each other.
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📖Title : The Predator
✍️Author : RuNyx
⭐️Rating : 3.99/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Jan 01, 2020
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Summary:The Predator by Runyx is a dark mafia romance that follows Morana Vitalio, the brilliant and rebellious daughter of a powerful crime lord. When sensitive information is stolen from her father’s empire, she’s forced to work with Dante Maroni—her father’s rival and a cold, deadly enigma known as the Predator. As they dive deeper into a world of secrets, lies, and betrayals, their reluctant partnership turns into a slow-burning, dangerous attraction. Both are haunted by past trauma and entangled in a legacy of violence. The story blends tension, mystery, and steamy intensity as power dynamics shift and dark truths unfold.
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📖Title : Fearless
✍️Author : Lauren Roberts
⭐️Rating : 4.22/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Apr 08, 2025
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Summary:Fearless by Lauren Roberts is the gripping conclusion to The Powerless Trilogy, a young adult romantasy series. The story follows Paedyn Gray, an Ordinary in a world dominated by the powerful Elites, as she returns to the Kingdom of Ilya. Facing a life-altering decision, Paedyn must navigate political intrigue, personal betrayals, and the complexities of love. Her relationship with Kai Azer, an Elite and her former adversary, intensifies amidst the kingdom's turmoil. As Paedyn confronts trials that test her courage and resilience, she challenges societal norms and redefines strength. Roberts weaves a tale of empowerment, loyalty, and the enduring power of love in a fractured world.
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📖Title : Not Quite Dead Yet
✍️Author : Holly Jackson
⭐️Rating : 4.31/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Jul 17, 2025
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Summary:Jet Mason, 27, is the privileged daughter of a wealthy Vermont family, drifting through life with the belief that there's always more time—until she’s brutally attacked on Halloween night. Diagnosed with a catastrophic head injury that will cause a fatal aneurysm within seven days, Jet is told she’s living on borrowed time. With her condition worsening, she becomes determined to uncover who wanted her dead. Suspecting everyone—from her family to her ex—Jet enlists the help of her childhood friend Billy. As secrets unravel and memories surface, Jet races against the clock to solve her own murder before it's too late.
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📖Title : Code Word Romance
✍️Author : Carlie Walker
⭐️Rating : 3.72/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Mar 18, 2025
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Summary:Max, drowning in debt and odd jobs, looks exactly like Sofia Christensen, Europe’s youngest female prime minister. When Sofia faces a deadly threat, the CIA convinces Max to impersonate her on the prime minister’s glamorous Italian trip in exchange for life-changing money. But what should be a dream assignment turns perilous, with assassins closing in and Flynn—her infuriatingly attractive ex and current handler—back in her orbit. As Max navigates luxury, danger, and deception, the real risk isn’t just survival but falling for Flynn again. A sparkling mix of romance, suspense, and humor, perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood.
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📖Title : It
✍️Author : Stephen King
⭐️Rating : 4.24/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Sep 15, 1986
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Summary:Stephen King’s It follows seven childhood friends—Bill, Beverly, Ben, Richie, Eddie, Mike, and Stan—who form the Losers’ Club in the town of Derry. They discover that a malevolent, shape-shifting entity known as It, often appearing as Pennywise the Dancing Clown, awakens every 27 years to feed on children’s fears. After a terrifying battle as kids, they grow up and leave Derry—until murders begin again. Bound by an old promise, they reunite as adults to face the creature once more. The novel explores trauma, memory, friendship, and the lingering darkness that childhood horrors can cast over a lifetime.
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📖Title : And Then There Were None
✍️Author : Agatha Christie
⭐️Rating : 4.28/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Nov 06, 1939
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Summary:And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie is a masterful mystery novel in which ten strangers, each with a dark secret, are invited to a secluded island under false pretenses. Once there, a mysterious voice accuses each guest of a past crime. One by one, they begin to die in ways that mirror an eerie nursery rhyme. As the survivors grow increasingly paranoid, they realize the killer must be among them. With no escape from the island, trust dissolves and fear takes over. In the end, no one survives. The novel explores guilt, justice, and the darkness within human nature.
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📖Title : The Da Vinci Code
✍️Author : Dan Brown
⭐️Rating : 3.93/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Mar 18, 2003
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Summary:Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code follows Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu as they investigate the murder of a Louvre curator. Their search reveals cryptic clues hidden in Leonardo da Vinci’s works, leading them through Paris and London in pursuit of the legendary Holy Grail. Along the way, they uncover secret societies, religious conspiracies, and shocking truths that challenge traditional Christian history. As Langdon and Sophie unravel codes and puzzles, they confront betrayal, danger, and centuries-old mysteries. The novel blends art, symbolism, history, and suspense, raising questions about faith, truth, and the power of hidden knowledge.
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📖Title : Gone Girl
✍️Author : Gillian Flynn
⭐️Rating : 4.14/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : May 24, 2012
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Summary:“Gone Girl” follows Nick and Amy Dunne, a married couple whose seemingly perfect life collapses when Amy mysteriously disappears on their fifth anniversary. As police and media focus on Nick, his lies and strange behavior make him the prime suspect. But Amy’s secret diary reveals a darker, twisted side to their relationship. The story shifts dramatically when it’s revealed that Amy orchestrated her own disappearance to frame Nick for murder. What follows is a tense psychological battle between two deeply manipulative people trapped in a toxic, performative marriage where control, revenge, and deception drive every move.
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📖Title : His & Hers
✍️Author : Alice Feeney
⭐️Rating : 4.07/5 (Goodreads)
📆Published : Jul 28, 2020
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Summary:His & Hers by Alice Feeney is a psychological thriller that alternates between three narrators: Anna Andrews, a BBC news anchor; Jack Harper, a detective; and an unknown killer. When a woman is murdered in the quiet village of Blackdown, both Anna and Jack become entangled in the case—professionally and personally. As the investigation unfolds, long-buried secrets resurface, and both Anna and Jack find themselves suspects. The story blurs the line between truth and perception, with each narrator revealing different facets of the mystery. Twisty, dark, and full of suspense, the novel explores guilt, revenge, and the complexity of memory.
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