Heist! Heist! Heist!

[dhampyresa]

I didn't realise there was going to be a third season of Lupin, but there is and it looks great! :D

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I know the last time I talked about this show was to complain about its portrayal of the catacombes and their "inhabitants" but don't let that fool you, I greatly enjoyed it! It's not a direct adaptation of Leblanc's works[1] but it has THE VIBES MAN THE VIBES. ~♪♫Gentleman cambrioleur♫♪~

In the shot of Assane atop a column, he's atop the Colonne Vendôme, which in the middle of Place Vendôme, itself famous for its luxury jewelries and thus: JEWEL HEIST! JEWEL HEIST! JEWEL HEIST!


Also, I find it hilarious that I posted a trailer for the adventures of a vigilante yesterday and today one about the adventures of a thief. ASSANE VS MILES AND SPIDER-GWEN WHEN


[1] Maurice Leblanc's works are in the public domain, which means you can find free ebooks online, forex: Wikisource (FR / EN), Project Gutenberg (various languages) or Bouquineux (FR). I cannot speak for any translations, being a native French speaker. My favourite of the Arsène Lupin books is L'aiguille creuse (The Hollow Needle) but I would recommend starting with Arsène Lupin gentleman-cambrioleur (The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar) for full effect -- it also includes Arsène Lupin's first meeting with Sherlock Holmes Herlock Sholmès.

Comments

[china_shop]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, yay for season 3!!!! :D :D :D

[dhampyresa]

I KNOW RIGHT

[yuuago]

Ah! I should check this out! And/or the books. I keep forgetting. So thanks for the reminder. :D

[dhampyresa]

I hope you enjoy it!

[dolorosa_12]

Ooooh, I had no idea the third season was happening! I love the show so much!

[dhampyresa]

It's such a good show! It's got good story and acting and also it's got a Paris that's not all white people all the time and that's SO NICE to see on screen.

[kore]

I need to start watching this!

[dhampyresa]

I hope you enjoy it! :D

[summerstorm]

Ooh this sounds fun. I've seen the thumbnail before (and I knew a little about the character before that) but I never dove into it, but all of this and your other posts make it sound really interesting. In all likelihood the fact that I played Assassin's Creed: Unity last year probably has a little to do with that (I've been to Paris, but only very briefly and while extremely sleep-deprived; my most vivid memory is basically running down to Opera - where the coach to my airport terminal was - from Montmartre while pulling/pushing my suitcase like it was a shopping cart).

[dhampyresa]

Would you believe me if I told you I once helped a friend navigating 1792 Paris?

If you're familiar with the Phantom Thief trope, Arsène Lupin is the archetypal example. The protag of the Netflix show, Assane Diop, is a big fan and uses similar techniques.

[summerstorm]

Ahahaha! I’m so glad you’re familiar with the reference at least! I’ve definitely done this kind of thing when playing the AC games that are set in 11c England (Valhalla) and Victorian London (Syndicate), because I’m much more familiar with that area but not native to it. So many screenshots sent with me going, ‘what the hell modern shire is xscire?’ or ‘does y building still exist?’ or ‘…is this game playing an instrumental arrangement of Scarborough Fair over Scarborough or am I losing my mind.’ (Couldn’t figure that last one out.) Also a lot of little etymological light bulb moments, which I’m extremely fond of.

I didn’t know it was called that but yes I do know it!

[dhampyresa]

Did you hear My Revolution a song inspired by the game?

[jesse_the_k]

Ahhh, another show for my "comfort watch" list. Not that Lupin lacks adventures and chases and gun fights, but Omar SY is so fascinating to watch.

[dhampyresa]

I love Omar Sy! I've been a fan since he was hilarious in Le SAV des émissions. He recently produced a movie, Tirailleurs | Father & Soldier, that I sadly missed in theaters but hope to see soon.