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Guys, guys, guys!! It's been 7 years since the first episode of Fine Pairings! Which was, as you know, the first After fic. But before we get into the episode, some mushy stuff up top... It's been a pleasure to share the fanfic space with all of you and explore fandoms of all shapes and sizes. We raise our glasses once again to all the creators and readers who made the fanfic space what it is. Now…
Fine Pairings is proud to present... an episode that the Tribeca Film Festival rejected...a deep dive into the movie Goncharov (1973)! Now with content that would have pushed us over the time limit requirement for the festival! How had such an impactful film escaped the notice of cinephiles? How could such a wonderful episode not win an award at Tribeca? Well, much like the movie itself, Fine…
And so we close the last chapter of the enemies-to-lovers series. We hope you enjoyed this deep exploration into what it takes for enemies to find that tiny spark of love to grow inside them. Please enjoy our last enemies: Zuko and Katara. Enjoy! - Cocktail Pairing: Water whip: 3 oz aquavit, 0.25 oz Lillet Blanc, 0.25 oz St. Germain, & 1 dash Peychaud's bitters - Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast…
Avatar: The Last Airbender covered the 4 elements: Water, Fire, Earth, and Air. But what about the burning rage inside us that could someday bend towards...love? Join us as we explore the opposing elements: Zuko and Katara. Enjoy! - Cocktail Pairing: Agni kai: 1.5 oz scotch, 1 oz mezcal, 1.5 oz fresh orange juice, 1 oz jalapeño simple syrup, and 2 dashes angostura bitters - Fine Pairings Podcast -…
We're continuing our exploration of Enemies to Lovers with a reading of a Braime fic! While out on the road, it begins to rain, forcing Jaime and Brienne to take shelter...together. Enjoy! - Cocktail Pairing: The Maid of Tarth: one glass of fino sherry Ser Brienne: Mix 1.5 oz London dry gin, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 1 oz fino sherry, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters - Want to read this…
When you play the game of enemies, you love or you die. This week, we delve deeper into the Enemies to Lovers tag with an exploration of Game of Thrones couple: Jaime Lannister and Brienne of Tarth. A lover always pays their debts... - Cocktail Pairing: "My name's Jaime" & The Kingslayer "My name's Jaime" - 1.5 oz Bourbon, 1 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 2 dashes angostura bitters, 1 oz…
What is the core of Reylo as a pillar of Enemies to Lovers? This week, Josie highlights one of the top Kudosed EtL fics from the over 1 million words she collectively read in service of the Rebellion. This fic was originally meant to be a PWP, and the author let it turn into a full-scale adventure! (Ain't that just the way?) Josie reads Chapter 3, and if you venture into the full fic you'll be…
Why do we love what we hate? This week, Josie takes us on a journey through Reylo! We'll talk about the most popular fics, but we're not gonna talk about the moral qualms. Enjoy! - Cocktail Pairing: The Dark Side Mix equal parts Mr. Black cold brew coffee liqueur, espresso, and cognac; add equal parts 0.25 oz rich demerara syrup and lemon oil. - Fine Pairings Podcast - A podcast about fanfiction:…
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the enemies...turned lovers. In this mini-series, we'll dive into what makes the Enemies to Lovers tag tick. From loathing to lust, literature to fic, this first episode explores the background of what makes feuds change to fondness. Why do we love what we hate? - Cocktail Pairing: The Lover & The Enemy “My love, your lover, the lover” - 1.75…
We read fanfic and we don't judge... So this episode can be marked under RPF: Real Problematic Fanfic. Which is to say that inspiration has struck these authors straight from the headlines and we felt it was necessary to dive in. Just remember....it's fanfic until proven guilty. - Cocktail Pairing: Penicillin Ingredients: 2 ounces blended scotch whisky, 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.75 oz honey simple…
