What did you watch?
On 4/17/24 1:30 AM, Ubiquitous wrote:
What did you watch?
Not much:
soaps: GH - Mon's ep. Not much actually happened. Carly and Jason talked
- she is "*over*" Sonny (let's hope she means it this time!). Nina
talked with Ava about selling the hotel to Jason, and Ava betrayed her
by letting Nina think that Sonny would approve of the sale (it's the opposite!!). There was a pointless convo between Anna and Jagger. And
Lucy tanks on the QVC-like show hosted by Morgan Fairchild so badly that they have to call Sasha back in the save the day - Maxie needs to grow a pair and get rid of Lucy!
ÿÿ DOOL - Tues' ep. Chanel is missing (I'm still convinced that it'll
be due to Clyde Weston); I think Paulina is going to try to break out of captivity (i.e. isolation) to go looking for her. Chad and Xander, as "press", confront EJ after the press conference; then they are all
stunned when Stefan shows up after having been released for time served. Then Nicole yells at Stefan for nearly getting Holly killed, and later Stefan continues to (righteously!) coerce EJ! Ava and Harris plan to try
to capture Clyde, but I bet he is one step ahead of them.
And that was pretty much it. Otherwise I had LMN on in the background
while I did grading.
What did you watch?
What did you watch?
On 4/17/2024 5:29 AM, Ian J. Ball wrote:
On 4/17/24 1:30 AM, Ubiquitous wrote:
What did you watch?
Not much:
soaps: GH - Mon's ep. Not much actually happened. Carly and Jason
talked - she is "*over*" Sonny (let's hope she means it this time!).
Nina talked with Ava about selling the hotel to Jason, and Ava
betrayed her by letting Nina think that Sonny would approve of the
sale (it's the opposite!!). There was a pointless convo between Anna
and Jagger. And Lucy tanks on the QVC-like show hosted by Morgan
Fairchild so badly that they have to call Sasha back in the save the
day - Maxie needs to grow a pair and get rid of Lucy!
ÿÿÿ DOOL - Tues' ep. Chanel is missing (I'm still convinced that it'll
be due to Clyde Weston); I think Paulina is going to try to break out
of captivity (i.e. isolation) to go looking for her. Chad and Xander,
as "press", confront EJ after the press conference; then they are all
stunned when Stefan shows up after having been released for time
served. Then Nicole yells at Stefan for nearly getting Holly killed,
and later Stefan continues to (righteously!) coerce EJ! Ava and Harris
plan to try to capture Clyde, but I bet he is one step ahead of them.
And that was pretty much it. Otherwise I had LMN on in the background
while I did grading.
What did you watch?
Fallout - I binged through the next three episode, "The Ghouls," "The
Past," and "The Trap."ÿ There definitely seemed to be some movement in
these three episodes as many questions were raised about what is really happening.ÿ No answers!ÿ But many questions!ÿ The thought just occurred
to me, but with Michael Emerson in the series has this become Lost 2.0?
A couple of times I began to seriously question if the series is
actually taking place 200 years after a nuclear war.ÿ Then someone referenced The Ghoul (Walton Goggins) is actually over 200 years old, so
I guess it is.ÿ I'm just waiting on the explanation on the other person
who he knew personally, who is also walking around and isn't a Ghoul.
There were so many lines and hints that implied the Vault dwellers are
being lied to about the timeline.ÿ Maybe not about the 200 years later,
but they are absolutely being lied to and manipulated about the truth.
We just don't know what the "truth" is yet.ÿ Other than the obvious
jumping starting society since society clearly jump started without
them.ÿ Anyway, just two more episodes to go.
On 4/17/2024 5:29 AM, Ian J. Ball wrote:
After getting my second bionic eye installed at an ungodly early hour in
What did you watch?
the morning in the evening I watched...
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (DVR)
"Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront
his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization."ÿ (IMDb)
Part of the Next Generation of the MCU after Infinity Stones war.
Super Trivia!
Simu Liu, when cast as Shang-Chi, was knowledgeable in taekwondo, gymnastics, and Wing Chun. For his role as the Master of Kung Fu, Liu trained in tai chi, wushu, Muay Thai, pencak silat, Krav Maga,
jiu-jitsu, boxing, and street fighting.
Simu Liu put on 10 lbs. of muscle to play Shang-Chi.
The filmmakers cite Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Kung Fu
Hustle (2004), Tai Chi Master (1993), the The Matrix (1999) series,
Donnie Yen's "Ip Man" films and Jackie Chan films as an influence on the martial arts action. Michelle Yeoh starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
The producers for the film briefly discussed the idea of Ant-Man
appearing in the film due to both him and Shang-Chi living in San
Francisco, but ultimately decided it would derail from the main story.
The bus fight is loosely inspired both by Jackie Chan and Buster Keaton.
The 25th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Shang-Chi is the first superhero film with an Asian leading protagonist
for Marvel Studios.
The final film features over 1,700 visual effects shots.
Although there were many opportunities in the screenplay, the Wilhelm
Scream was not used in this film for a falling or injured character.
What Did You Watch?
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (DVR)
"Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront
his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization." (IMDb)
Part of the Next Generation of the MCU after Infinity Stones war.
Super Trivia!
Simu Liu, when cast as Shang-Chi, was knowledgeable in taekwondo, >gymnastics, and Wing Chun. For his role as the Master of Kung Fu, Liu >trained in tai chi, wushu, Muay Thai, pencak silat, Krav Maga,
jiu-jitsu, boxing, and street fighting.
Simu Liu put on 10 lbs. of muscle to play Shang-Chi.
The filmmakers cite Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Kung Fu
Hustle (2004), Tai Chi Master (1993), the The Matrix (1999) series,
Donnie Yen's "Ip Man" films and Jackie Chan films as an influence on the >martial arts action. Michelle Yeoh starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden >Dragon.
The producers for the film briefly discussed the idea of Ant-Man
appearing in the film due to both him and Shang-Chi living in San
Francisco, but ultimately decided it would derail from the main story.
The bus fight is loosely inspired both by Jackie Chan and Buster Keaton.
The 25th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Shang-Chi is the first superhero film with an Asian leading protagonist
for Marvel Studios.
The final film features over 1,700 visual effects shots.
Although there were many opportunities in the screenplay, the Wilhelm
Scream was not used in this film for a falling or injured character.
Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (DVR)
"Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront
his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization." (IMDb)
Part of the Next Generation of the MCU after Infinity Stones war.
Super Trivia!
Simu Liu, when cast as Shang-Chi, was knowledgeable in taekwondo,
gymnastics, and Wing Chun. For his role as the Master of Kung Fu, Liu
trained in tai chi, wushu, Muay Thai, pencak silat, Krav Maga,
jiu-jitsu, boxing, and street fighting.
Simu Liu put on 10 lbs. of muscle to play Shang-Chi.
The filmmakers cite Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Kung Fu
Hustle (2004), Tai Chi Master (1993), the The Matrix (1999) series,
Donnie Yen's "Ip Man" films and Jackie Chan films as an influence on the
martial arts action. Michelle Yeoh starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden
Dragon.
The producers for the film briefly discussed the idea of Ant-Man
appearing in the film due to both him and Shang-Chi living in San
Francisco, but ultimately decided it would derail from the main story.
The bus fight is loosely inspired both by Jackie Chan and Buster Keaton.
The 25th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Shang-Chi is the first superhero film with an Asian leading protagonist
for Marvel Studios.
The final film features over 1,700 visual effects shots.
Although there were many opportunities in the screenplay, the Wilhelm
Scream was not used in this film for a falling or injured character.
Pretend you heard it from me when you mentioned the number of effects
shots. How many are there in a Jackie Chan movie fight scene? That would
be none whatsoever. What's the point in learning how to fight in so many styles when it's just going to be a special effect?
You almost tempted me.
On 4/17/2024 7:22 AM, Dimensional Traveler wrote:
On 4/17/2024 5:29 AM, Ian J. Ball wrote:
After getting my second bionic eye installed at an ungodly early hour
What did you watch?
in the morning in the evening I watched...
So how's your vision?
Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (DVR)
"Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront
his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization." (IMDb)
Part of the Next Generation of the MCU after Infinity Stones war.
Super Trivia!
Simu Liu, when cast as Shang-Chi, was knowledgeable in taekwondo,
gymnastics, and Wing Chun. For his role as the Master of Kung Fu, Liu
trained in tai chi, wushu, Muay Thai, pencak silat, Krav Maga,
jiu-jitsu, boxing, and street fighting.
Simu Liu put on 10 lbs. of muscle to play Shang-Chi.
The filmmakers cite Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Kung Fu
Hustle (2004), Tai Chi Master (1993), the The Matrix (1999) series,
Donnie Yen's "Ip Man" films and Jackie Chan films as an influence on the
martial arts action. Michelle Yeoh starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden
Dragon.
The producers for the film briefly discussed the idea of Ant-Man
appearing in the film due to both him and Shang-Chi living in San
Francisco, but ultimately decided it would derail from the main story.
The bus fight is loosely inspired both by Jackie Chan and Buster Keaton.
The 25th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Shang-Chi is the first superhero film with an Asian leading protagonist
for Marvel Studios.
The final film features over 1,700 visual effects shots.
Although there were many opportunities in the screenplay, the Wilhelm
Scream was not used in this film for a falling or injured character.
Pretend you heard it from me when you mentioned the number of effects
shots. How many are there in a Jackie Chan movie fight scene? That would
be none whatsoever. What's the point in learning how to fight in so many styles when it's just going to be a special effect?
You almost tempted me.
On 4/17/24 8:56 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:
Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (DVR)
"Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront >>>his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization." (IMDb)
Part of the Next Generation of the MCU after Infinity Stones war.
Super Trivia!
Simu Liu, when cast as Shang-Chi, was knowledgeable in taekwondo, >>>gymnastics, and Wing Chun. For his role as the Master of Kung Fu, Liu >>>trained in tai chi, wushu, Muay Thai, pencak silat, Krav Maga,
jiu-jitsu, boxing, and street fighting.
Simu Liu put on 10 lbs. of muscle to play Shang-Chi.
The filmmakers cite Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Kung Fu
Hustle (2004), Tai Chi Master (1993), the The Matrix (1999) series, >>>Donnie Yen's "Ip Man" films and Jackie Chan films as an influence on the >>>martial arts action. Michelle Yeoh starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden >>>Dragon.
The producers for the film briefly discussed the idea of Ant-Man >>>appearing in the film due to both him and Shang-Chi living in San >>>Francisco, but ultimately decided it would derail from the main story.
The bus fight is loosely inspired both by Jackie Chan and Buster Keaton.
The 25th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Shang-Chi is the first superhero film with an Asian leading protagonist >>>for Marvel Studios.
The final film features over 1,700 visual effects shots.
Although there were many opportunities in the screenplay, the Wilhelm >>>Scream was not used in this film for a falling or injured character.
Pretend you heard it from me when you mentioned the number of effects >>shots. How many are there in a Jackie Chan movie fight scene? That would
be none whatsoever. What's the point in learning how to fight in so many >>styles when it's just going to be a special effect?
You almost tempted me.
I thought it was just OK.
IIRC, I was actually more engrossed by "Eternals", which may actually be >slightly underrated by this point.
On 4/17/2024 7:57 AM, suzeeq wrote:
On 4/17/2024 7:22 AM, Dimensional Traveler wrote:Just got back from the followup exam.ÿ 20/20 now.
On 4/17/2024 5:29 AM, Ian J. Ball wrote:
After getting my second bionic eye installed at an ungodly early hour
What did you watch?
in the morning in the evening I watched...
So how's your vision?
On 4/17/2024 7:57 AM, suzeeq wrote:
On 4/17/2024 7:22 AM, Dimensional Traveler wrote:
On 4/17/2024 5:29 AM, Ian J. Ball wrote:
What did you watch?
After getting my second bionic eye installed at an ungodly early hour
in the morning in the evening I watched...
So how's your vision?
Just got back from the followup exam. 20/20 now.
On 4/17/2024 8:56 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:
Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (DVR)
"Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront >>>his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization." (IMDb)
Part of the Next Generation of the MCU after Infinity Stones war.
Super Trivia!
Simu Liu, when cast as Shang-Chi, was knowledgeable in taekwondo, >>>gymnastics, and Wing Chun. For his role as the Master of Kung Fu, Liu >>>trained in tai chi, wushu, Muay Thai, pencak silat, Krav Maga,
jiu-jitsu, boxing, and street fighting.
Simu Liu put on 10 lbs. of muscle to play Shang-Chi.
The filmmakers cite Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Kung Fu
Hustle (2004), Tai Chi Master (1993), the The Matrix (1999) series, >>>Donnie Yen's "Ip Man" films and Jackie Chan films as an influence on the >>>martial arts action. Michelle Yeoh starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden >>>Dragon.
The producers for the film briefly discussed the idea of Ant-Man >>>appearing in the film due to both him and Shang-Chi living in San >>>Francisco, but ultimately decided it would derail from the main story.
The bus fight is loosely inspired both by Jackie Chan and Buster Keaton.
The 25th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Shang-Chi is the first superhero film with an Asian leading protagonist >>>for Marvel Studios.
The final film features over 1,700 visual effects shots.
Although there were many opportunities in the screenplay, the Wilhelm >>>Scream was not used in this film for a falling or injured character.
Pretend you heard it from me when you mentioned the number of effects >>shots. How many are there in a Jackie Chan movie fight scene? That would
be none whatsoever. What's the point in learning how to fight in so many >>styles when it's just going to be a special effect?
You almost tempted me.
How many dragons and supernatural creatures did Chan fight? How many >wizards opening up portals to move around the world in Chan's movies? >Forests that close around moving cars? Magic arms bands battering down >cliffs?
Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (DVR)
"Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront >>his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization." (IMDb)
Part of the Next Generation of the MCU after Infinity Stones war.
Super Trivia!
Simu Liu, when cast as Shang-Chi, was knowledgeable in taekwondo, >>gymnastics, and Wing Chun. For his role as the Master of Kung Fu, Liu >>trained in tai chi, wushu, Muay Thai, pencak silat, Krav Maga,
jiu-jitsu, boxing, and street fighting.
Simu Liu put on 10 lbs. of muscle to play Shang-Chi.
The filmmakers cite Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Kung Fu
Hustle (2004), Tai Chi Master (1993), the The Matrix (1999) series,
Donnie Yen's "Ip Man" films and Jackie Chan films as an influence on the >>martial arts action. Michelle Yeoh starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden >>Dragon.
The producers for the film briefly discussed the idea of Ant-Man
appearing in the film due to both him and Shang-Chi living in San >>Francisco, but ultimately decided it would derail from the main story.
The bus fight is loosely inspired both by Jackie Chan and Buster Keaton.
The 25th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Shang-Chi is the first superhero film with an Asian leading protagonist >>for Marvel Studios.
The final film features over 1,700 visual effects shots.
Although there were many opportunities in the screenplay, the Wilhelm >>Scream was not used in this film for a falling or injured character.
Pretend you heard it from me when you mentioned the number of effects
shots. How many are there in a Jackie Chan movie fight scene? That would
be none whatsoever. What's the point in learning how to fight in so many >styles when it's just going to be a special effect?
You almost tempted me.
On Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:56:49 -0000 (UTC), "Adam H. Kerman"
<ahk@chinet.com> wrote:
Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (DVR)
"Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront >>>his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization." (IMDb)
Part of the Next Generation of the MCU after Infinity Stones war.
Super Trivia!
Simu Liu, when cast as Shang-Chi, was knowledgeable in taekwondo, >>>gymnastics, and Wing Chun. For his role as the Master of Kung Fu, Liu >>>trained in tai chi, wushu, Muay Thai, pencak silat, Krav Maga, >>>jiu-jitsu, boxing, and street fighting.
Simu Liu put on 10 lbs. of muscle to play Shang-Chi.
The filmmakers cite Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Kung Fu >>>Hustle (2004), Tai Chi Master (1993), the The Matrix (1999) series, >>>Donnie Yen's "Ip Man" films and Jackie Chan films as an influence on the >>>martial arts action. Michelle Yeoh starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden >>>Dragon.
The producers for the film briefly discussed the idea of Ant-Man >>>appearing in the film due to both him and Shang-Chi living in San >>>Francisco, but ultimately decided it would derail from the main story.
The bus fight is loosely inspired both by Jackie Chan and Buster Keaton.
Neither of which could do what they are most well known for today due
to the insurance costs.
The 25th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Shang-Chi is the first superhero film with an Asian leading protagonist >>>for Marvel Studios.
The final film features over 1,700 visual effects shots.
Although there were many opportunities in the screenplay, the Wilhelm >>>Scream was not used in this film for a falling or injured character.
Pretend you heard it from me when you mentioned the number of effects >>shots. How many are there in a Jackie Chan movie fight scene? That would
be none whatsoever. What's the point in learning how to fight in so many >>styles when it's just going to be a special effect?
You almost tempted me.
SHANG-CHI was an enjoyable movie. Sure it didn't have the sorts of
practical effects that Jackie Chan is known for but then few movies
today go for real life effects over CGI.
What gets me about so many fight scenes in today's movies is how they
do constant quick cuts to hide the lack of fighting ability. Jackie
Chan said it himself when talking about filming fight scenes when he
said that you need to see the punch/kick being delivered and the
follow through. So you see the guy getting punched and then him
staggering from the hit. That way you feel that it really happened
instead of a quick cut to a different angle to hide the poor skills of
the actors.
Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
On 4/17/24 8:56 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:
Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (DVR)
"Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront >>>> his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization." (IMDb)
Part of the Next Generation of the MCU after Infinity Stones war.
Super Trivia!
Simu Liu, when cast as Shang-Chi, was knowledgeable in taekwondo,
gymnastics, and Wing Chun. For his role as the Master of Kung Fu, Liu
trained in tai chi, wushu, Muay Thai, pencak silat, Krav Maga,
jiu-jitsu, boxing, and street fighting.
Simu Liu put on 10 lbs. of muscle to play Shang-Chi.
The filmmakers cite Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Kung Fu
Hustle (2004), Tai Chi Master (1993), the The Matrix (1999) series,
Donnie Yen's "Ip Man" films and Jackie Chan films as an influence on the >>>> martial arts action. Michelle Yeoh starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden
Dragon.
The producers for the film briefly discussed the idea of Ant-Man
appearing in the film due to both him and Shang-Chi living in San
Francisco, but ultimately decided it would derail from the main story.
The bus fight is loosely inspired both by Jackie Chan and Buster Keaton. >>>
The 25th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Shang-Chi is the first superhero film with an Asian leading protagonist >>>> for Marvel Studios.
The final film features over 1,700 visual effects shots.
Although there were many opportunities in the screenplay, the Wilhelm
Scream was not used in this film for a falling or injured character.
Pretend you heard it from me when you mentioned the number of effects
shots. How many are there in a Jackie Chan movie fight scene? That would >>> be none whatsoever. What's the point in learning how to fight in so many >>> styles when it's just going to be a special effect?
You almost tempted me.
I thought it was just OK.
IIRC, I was actually more engrossed by "Eternals", which may actually be
slightly underrated by this point.
No. No, it’s not. It’s a lousy movie is the best that can be said for it. >And a few are at all familiar with the source material. It’s a dreadful >movie.
On Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:39:21 -0700, anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
wrote:
Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
On 4/17/24 8:56 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:
Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (DVR)
"Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront >>>>> his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization." (IMDb) >>>>> Part of the Next Generation of the MCU after Infinity Stones war.
Super Trivia!
Simu Liu, when cast as Shang-Chi, was knowledgeable in taekwondo,
gymnastics, and Wing Chun. For his role as the Master of Kung Fu, Liu >>>>> trained in tai chi, wushu, Muay Thai, pencak silat, Krav Maga,
jiu-jitsu, boxing, and street fighting.
Simu Liu put on 10 lbs. of muscle to play Shang-Chi.
The filmmakers cite Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Kung Fu
Hustle (2004), Tai Chi Master (1993), the The Matrix (1999) series,
Donnie Yen's "Ip Man" films and Jackie Chan films as an influence on the >>>>> martial arts action. Michelle Yeoh starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden >>>>> Dragon.
The producers for the film briefly discussed the idea of Ant-Man
appearing in the film due to both him and Shang-Chi living in San
Francisco, but ultimately decided it would derail from the main story. >>>>
The bus fight is loosely inspired both by Jackie Chan and Buster Keaton. >>>>
The 25th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Shang-Chi is the first superhero film with an Asian leading protagonist >>>>> for Marvel Studios.
The final film features over 1,700 visual effects shots.
Although there were many opportunities in the screenplay, the Wilhelm >>>>> Scream was not used in this film for a falling or injured character.
Pretend you heard it from me when you mentioned the number of effects
shots. How many are there in a Jackie Chan movie fight scene? That would >>>> be none whatsoever. What's the point in learning how to fight in so many >>>> styles when it's just going to be a special effect?
You almost tempted me.
I thought it was just OK.
IIRC, I was actually more engrossed by "Eternals", which may actually be >>> slightly underrated by this point.
No. No, it’s not. It’s a lousy movie is the best that can be said for it.
And a few are at all familiar with the source material. It’s a dreadful
movie.
Agreed. I don't know how anyone can think the ETERNALS is anything
other than bad. Sure, there were some interesting ideas behind the
movie but it never came together.
On 4/17/24 12:01 PM, shawn wrote:snipped text
On Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:39:21 -0700, anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
wrote:
Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
On 4/17/24 8:56 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:
Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
Although there were many opportunities in the screenplay, the Wilhelm >>>>>> Scream was not used in this film for a falling or injured character. >>>>>Pretend you heard it from me when you mentioned the number of effects >>>>> shots. How many are there in a Jackie Chan movie fight scene? That would >>>>> be none whatsoever. What's the point in learning how to fight in so many >>>>> styles when it's just going to be a special effect?
You almost tempted me.
I thought it was just OK.
IIRC, I was actually more engrossed by "Eternals", which may actually be >>>> slightly underrated by this point.
No. No, it’s not. It’s a lousy movie is the best that can be said for it.
And a few are at all familiar with the source material. It’s a dreadful >>> movie.
Agreed. I don't know how anyone can think the ETERNALS is anything
other than bad. Sure, there were some interesting ideas behind the
movie but it never came together.
It's still more entertaining than "Shang-Chi".
Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
On 4/17/2024 8:56 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:
Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (DVR)
"Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront >>>> his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization." (IMDb)
Part of the Next Generation of the MCU after Infinity Stones war.
Super Trivia!
Simu Liu, when cast as Shang-Chi, was knowledgeable in taekwondo,
gymnastics, and Wing Chun. For his role as the Master of Kung Fu, Liu
trained in tai chi, wushu, Muay Thai, pencak silat, Krav Maga,
jiu-jitsu, boxing, and street fighting.
Simu Liu put on 10 lbs. of muscle to play Shang-Chi.
The filmmakers cite Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Kung Fu
Hustle (2004), Tai Chi Master (1993), the The Matrix (1999) series,
Donnie Yen's "Ip Man" films and Jackie Chan films as an influence on the >>>> martial arts action. Michelle Yeoh starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden
Dragon.
The producers for the film briefly discussed the idea of Ant-Man
appearing in the film due to both him and Shang-Chi living in San
Francisco, but ultimately decided it would derail from the main story.
The bus fight is loosely inspired both by Jackie Chan and Buster Keaton.
The 25th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Shang-Chi is the first superhero film with an Asian leading protagonist >>>> for Marvel Studios.
The final film features over 1,700 visual effects shots.
Although there were many opportunities in the screenplay, the Wilhelm
Scream was not used in this film for a falling or injured character.
Pretend you heard it from me when you mentioned the number of effects
shots. How many are there in a Jackie Chan movie fight scene? That would >>> be none whatsoever. What's the point in learning how to fight in so many >>> styles when it's just going to be a special effect?
You almost tempted me.
How many dragons and supernatural creatures did Chan fight? How many
wizards opening up portals to move around the world in Chan's movies?
Forests that close around moving cars? Magic arms bands battering down
cliffs?
Usually, he fought the same stunt men from the previous movie.
On 4/17/2024 5:29 AM, Ian J. Ball wrote:
After getting my second bionic eye installed at an ungodly early hour in
What did you watch?
the morning in the evening I watched...
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (DVR)
"Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront
his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization."ÿ (IMDb)
Part of the Next Generation of the MCU after Infinity Stones war.
Super Trivia!
Simu Liu, when cast as Shang-Chi, was knowledgeable in taekwondo, gymnastics, and Wing Chun. For his role as the Master of Kung Fu, Liu trained in tai chi, wushu, Muay Thai, pencak silat, Krav Maga,
jiu-jitsu, boxing, and street fighting.
Simu Liu put on 10 lbs. of muscle to play Shang-Chi.
The filmmakers cite Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Kung Fu
Hustle (2004),
Donnie Yen's "Ip Man" films and Jackie Chan films as an influence on the martial arts action. Michelle Yeoh starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
The producers for the film briefly discussed the idea of Ant-Man
appearing in the film due to both him and Shang-Chi living in San
Francisco, but ultimately decided it would derail from the main story.
The bus fight is loosely inspired both by Jackie Chan and Buster Keaton.
The 25th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Shang-Chi is the first superhero film with an Asian leading protagonist
for Marvel Studios.
The final film features over 1,700 visual effects shots.
Although there were many opportunities in the screenplay, the Wilhelm
Scream was not used in this film for a falling or injured character.
What Did You Watch?
On 4/17/2024 11:18 AM, Dimensional Traveler wrote:
On 4/17/2024 7:57 AM, suzeeq wrote:Great!
On 4/17/2024 7:22 AM, Dimensional Traveler wrote:Just got back from the followup exam.ÿ 20/20 now.
On 4/17/2024 5:29 AM, Ian J. Ball wrote:
After getting my second bionic eye installed at an ungodly early
What did you watch?
hour in the morning in the evening I watched...
So how's your vision?
On 4/17/2024 7:22 AM, Dimensional Traveler wrote:
On 4/17/2024 5:29 AM, Ian J. Ball wrote:
After getting my second bionic eye installed at an ungodly early hour
What did you watch?
in the morning in the evening I watched...
Does it make a duna duna duna sound when you squint?ÿ ;-)
On 4/17/24 12:01 PM, shawn wrote:
On Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:39:21 -0700, anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
wrote:
Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
On 4/17/24 8:56 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:
Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (DVR)Pretend you heard it from me when you mentioned the number of effects >>>>> shots. How many are there in a Jackie Chan movie fight scene? That would >>>>> be none whatsoever. What's the point in learning how to fight in so many >>>>> styles when it's just going to be a special effect?
"Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront >>>>>> his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization." (IMDb) >>>>>> Part of the Next Generation of the MCU after Infinity Stones war.
Super Trivia!
Simu Liu, when cast as Shang-Chi, was knowledgeable in taekwondo,
gymnastics, and Wing Chun. For his role as the Master of Kung Fu, Liu >>>>>> trained in tai chi, wushu, Muay Thai, pencak silat, Krav Maga,
jiu-jitsu, boxing, and street fighting.
Simu Liu put on 10 lbs. of muscle to play Shang-Chi.
The filmmakers cite Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Kung Fu >>>>>> Hustle (2004), Tai Chi Master (1993), the The Matrix (1999) series, >>>>>> Donnie Yen's "Ip Man" films and Jackie Chan films as an influence on the >>>>>> martial arts action. Michelle Yeoh starred in Crouching Tiger, Hidden >>>>>> Dragon.
The producers for the film briefly discussed the idea of Ant-Man
appearing in the film due to both him and Shang-Chi living in San
Francisco, but ultimately decided it would derail from the main story. >>>>>
The bus fight is loosely inspired both by Jackie Chan and Buster Keaton. >>>>>
The 25th film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Shang-Chi is the first superhero film with an Asian leading protagonist >>>>>> for Marvel Studios.
The final film features over 1,700 visual effects shots.
Although there were many opportunities in the screenplay, the Wilhelm >>>>>> Scream was not used in this film for a falling or injured character. >>>>>
You almost tempted me.
I thought it was just OK.
IIRC, I was actually more engrossed by "Eternals", which may actually be >>>> slightly underrated by this point.
No. No, it’s not. It’s a lousy movie is the best that can be said for it.
And a few are at all familiar with the source material. It’s a dreadful >>> movie.
Agreed. I don't know how anyone can think the ETERNALS is anything
other than bad. Sure, there were some interesting ideas behind the
movie but it never came together.
It's still more entertaining than "Shang-Chi".
IIRC, I was actually more engrossed by "Eternals", which may actually be >slightly underrated by this point.
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