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[the-monkey-ruler]

Monkey King - The Volcano (2019) 齐天大圣火焰山

Director: Lin Zhenzhao Screenwriter: Zhang Shengfan Starring: Chen Haomin / Luo Mi / Li Ruotong / Eric Tsang / Lin Chi-cong Genre: Comedy / Action / Romance / Costume Country/Region of Production: Mainland China Language: Mandarin Chinese Date: 2019-02-01 (Mainland China) Duration: 86 minutes Also known as: Monkey King · Flaming Mountain / Monkey King 2 / 齐天大圣之火焰山 / 齐天大圣·火焰山 / 齐天大圣2 IMDb: tt9726638 Type: Retelling

Summary:

Yan Ling'er (played by Luo Mi) was originally the fire spirit in Taishang Laojun's Bagua Furnace. When Sun Wukong (played by Chen Haomin) was making trouble in the Heavenly Palace, Yan Ling'er was attracted by his unruliness. Later, she fell into the Flame Mountain with the Bagua Furnace and has been here ever since. Silently waiting for the arrival of Sun Wukong can be said to be a model of "waiting for love for a thousand years".

Source: https://chinesemov.com/2019/Monkey-King-The-Volcano

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcMy6o9Of5c

[violentdelightsandviolentends]

the face of a boy who gets to meet his heroes again and again and again <3

[meirimerens]

watching La Grande Vadrouille in my sofa laptop on my knees sleepy time tea on hand. this is all this is about

[yourtipsygrandma]

I saw the Northern Lights and I’m having an extreme emotional reaction excuse me

[phoenix-before-the-flame]

I’m watching one piece, and now I’m wondering do you have any hcs on the world building in the fairy tail universe ? Do you think theirs some crazy kingdom’s , advanced technology in some lands ? Love to hear your thoughts 💗

hmmmmmmmmmmm kinda a bit of a deep question tbh.

Structurally FT has good bones for its world. And that's kinda it lol

There's a fleshed out map of all the countries within the continent that fiore is found on (Ishgar, which has 16 named countries apart from fiore itself) and expanding wider than that we know that there are about 3 named continents (Ishgar to the east being a peninsula connected to the mainland that we know nothing of, Alakitasia to the west where Alavarez is and Guiltina to the north) and a fourth unnamed continent further east that exists within earthland.

But while we have all this info, nothing in particular comes into play as the series had progressed, the majority of the series' arcs all more or less take place within the same country, which for a series that has it's characters constantly travelling for missions looks particularly bad, especially when even the known locations all visually seem indistinct from each other in terms of stuff like architecture. It's a reason why I appreciate edolas in particular because it at least offered something that visually stood out and an insight into how that culture functioned. (and in Phoenix Priestess for the small montage the squad in the city of Rose Garden and showing a bit of the country Veronica)

Like it is frustrating to me whenever I think on it because the solution would be just to change the locations of where they travel to just to expand the background of the places travelled, wouldn't even have to change arc structures or anything to give some life to the named countries like:

Joya despite its small size as a country is the main manufacturers of trains and exports the majority of the transportation other countries use as well as weapons. Wizards are less found here, with treasure hunting being a more popular job choice.

Sin, despite the ironic name, is a deeply religious and faith driven country. Magics that have connection to nature and celestial bodies are particularly revered here.

Desierto mostly deals with trade, having constantly active shipping ports. Enchanted items such as brooms and carpets are popular and easy transport choices within cities and are more widely used than vehicles.

Iceberg's largely uninhabited due to the weather with most of the population sticking closer to the country's borders.

Like this is all just purely flavour text examples to just try and bring some life to these otherwise lifeless locations but you get the general gist of it.

There was clearly this effort to establish these locations by giving then names (and drawing a full on map) so it always boggled me that they were never properly used as a backdrop for the arcs within the story. (Tower of Heaven? Move that arc to Sin, Lucy's arc with Loke? Takes place in Stella, That arc with the giant village? Put it in Minstrel).

Like shifting around major arc locations would easily open up avenues to naturally expand the world as the story moves. And not even just big arcs, but smaller less grand filler arcs (which jesus christ did ft rlly need because it defs need breathing room between all the big events. It's why the story moves at such a breakneck speed without things really feeling as though they've changed in any meaningful ways) would do wonders to make earthland feel like a genuine lived in world (like how it is within the world of one piece that you cited as an inspo for this ask.)

[jupiterjunebug]

Why are we pretending 2 guys who have been in a trio together for like 5 yrs are a "two random wrestlers" tag team? Am i insane???

[pegasusdrawnchariots]

To answer your thoughts on the "eat a fruit" scene: I think it's something about the fact that eating something at someone's house means that you consider that house your friend and trust them, and thus the Count refusing repeatedly to eat anything despite Mercedes' attempts makes it quite clear that he does not consider the Morcerf family a friend! Personally I think it's more about Fernand than it is about Mercedes, but I think Mercedes interpreted it as Edmond saying that he doesn't trust her, specifically (that might also be true; I think the Count/Edmond, for the most of the book, was trying to convince himself that he hated or was neutral at best towards Mercedes, but despite it all he can't help but care about her. Refusing to eat the fruit and honor their hospitality and friendship he's probably also trying to convince himself that Mercedes is not his friend but his enemy)

Okay wow sorry that got long, I forgot how much I love this book lmao

Nothing to be sorry for, friend! I love this book too & could read analysis of it all day ^_^

Ooh yes, I see what u mean! I agree that it was partly about Fernand, especially while Monte Cristo was out circulating in the party & everyone could see him Not Eating & gossip about it (even though when the news got back to Mercédès, she mentioned feeling insulted as the hostess. So it was definitely partly a snub).

But then when they're alone in the garden, no-one is there to witness how insistently Monte Cristo refuses even a bite! ...except Mercédès. It's no longer a public snub against the house of Morcerf — it's personal, his animosity extends to her, & he wants her to know it. Going on yr parenthesis, it seems to me now a very clear "we are not friends, no matter the past we share" message (although Mercédès is Mercédès & she is not one to take that lying down lol)

[slymanner]

THE IDW SONIC ARTISTS JUST KEEP COOKING DAMN BRO!!!

[hassiegfrieddoneanythingwrong]

Day 602: So, funny thing that happened when the Advanced Quest with Vritra first dropped two or three months ago. I thought that it would be doable to finish her off (with Siegfried, of course) while two of the conditions to defeat her were met.

I was wrong. 🥲

[sunmaylight]

Doing some Solo Rolls on GudaGuda Rotating Banner

WHAT THE HECK!

HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?!

FGO, I just want to MLB the 4* Event CE cause it is the trio of Oryou, Izo & Ryouma.

Instead I get Shinsengumi Vice

Not just once either. In an almost back to back singles for one more copy of a 4* CE, this happened.

Hijikata was like: “Oh, hey. You have all of the summonable Shinsengumi corps (technically). Guess I got to step up as vice commander and make an appearance.”

*Appears with Rainbow Sparks*

Hijikata again in a snap decision: “Hm? Am I not strong enough to represent the corps? Guess I can do a small boost”

*Second Copy Appears*

Hijikata is one of those units that I was impassive about when he first appeared and reoccurring banners he was in. Heck, the only spook I was going for is NP2+ Saito

Welp, at least my Chaldea will have a never ending supply of pickles/yellow radish.

[the-monkey-ruler]

Legend of Tianpeng (2018) 天蓬元帅之大闹天宫

Director: Lin Xiao-Xin

Screenwriter: Peng Song / Zhuai Wen

Starring: Cheng Ye / Jing Xuan / Leung Kar-Yan / Zheng Qi / Dan Ni / Xuan Wu / Tang Qing-He / Aaron Wang Xing-Yi / Hu Zi-Jian / Cheng Si-Han / Wong Yat-Fei / Liu Ma-Ma / Chen Yu / Chang Jin / Xu Ge-Ge / Wang Peng / Alex / Fang Shuai / Sun Jie / Song Li-Ming

Genre: Martial Arts / Action / Fantasy / Comedy

Country/Region of Production: Mainland China

Language: Mandarin 

Date: May 18, 2018

Duration: 65 minutes

Type: Retelling

Summary:

Recently, the fantasy action comedy "Marshal Canopy" starring Jing Xuan started filming in Hengdian. The film is directed by the famous director Lin Xiaoxin, starring Zhao Benshan's beloved comedian Cheng Ye and the post-1995 Xiaohua Jingxuan. The series of films consists of a trilogy of "Marshal Canopy 1: Havoc in Heaven", "Marshal Canopy 2: The Country of Daughters", and "Marshal Canopy 3: Seven Loves of Jade Rabbit". Cheng Ye will play the leading role of Marshal Canopy, As the female number one in the trilogy, Jing Xuan will also play the role of the triangle in the trilogy, and partner with Canopy Marshal Zhu Bajie to perform the hilarious CP.

Marshal Tianpeng was accidentally involved in a big conspiracy in the heavenly court. In order to save his good friend Dapeng and his sweetheart Yutu, Tianpeng had to step forward and join forces with all the demons to fight against the dark heavenly court. Marshal Tianpeng in the film is upright and brave, defying power, and bravely pursues and explores the truth. After learning that the mastermind behind the scenes is actually the supreme ruler of Heaven, Tianpeng resolutely continues to uncover the truth. By portraying the role of Marshal Canopy, the screenwriter extols the great spirit of resistance and conveys the eternal mainstream value of "justice will eventually defeat evil".

Source: http://chinesemov.com/2018/Legend-of-Tianpeng.html

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-ZqxFZ5aI4&ab_channel=FrankHuang

[lewishamiltonstuff]

Crikey mate what is this bruv innit? Where is me bri'ish? I need a bo'ah ov wo'ah

[randomnameless]

@themoomoorn replied to your post “Genuine question, not trying to start a fight, why...”:

My favorite TS tidbit where you get the Golden Ending is that if you keep Roland safe, then the ideal goal is to not set poor Avlora on fire with Wolffort's fire traps, as that would be reprehensible. No, you don't use them there because the right thing to do is to instead use said traps on Exharme and his standing army! 🤦

​But you see Exharme BaD Benedict said so !

[pinkcrittertomb]

I have an beloved one piece oc but she's from my au that is about Usopp leaving the crew at water 7 :D . After the crew (without usopp) reunite and continues their journey after fishman island, they find out Usopp is still a pirate and has a crew now, and apparently he's the captain???(not like he had any choice lol i have some ideas about it). Maybe between the arcs where the strawhats meets law and dressrosa happens, the crew and usopp has a surprise encounter with each other. Anyways my oc makes part of Usopp's crew and she is his precious little thing, they only have a few years old apart and act much like siblings <3

[ask-sad-ghost-piett]

Hi, hope you are well in the afterlife. What exactly is going on with Eli Vanto and Grand Admiral Thrawn? I've heard a lot of gossip but I thought you'd have the inside scoop, so to speak. Are they like together... or what

Dear anon,

I regret to inform you that I cannot give a definitive answer as to whether Commander Vanto and Grand Admiral Thrawn are romantically involved at this point in time. I haven't seen either of them for years, as it seems both are still amongst the living, and I will be frank that with the exception of my mother, I've fallen rather behind about keeping in touch with my living contacts.

I can say that Commander Vanto and Grand Admiral Thrawn were very close in life and spent a great deal of time together. Granted, part of this was likely due to Vanto serving as Thrawn's personal interpreter. However, I believe they were certainly closer than one might expect based on that fact alone.

Now, I always found Thrawn rather difficult to read. He and Vanto weren't as openly affectionate as some other couples, though I doubt Thrawn would be particularly inclined towards excessive PDA as it was. He was much too dignified for that.

As far as Vanto is concerned, he did express a particular.... fascination, shall we say, with the Grand Admiral that surpassed what one might expect of a simple working relationship. The two of us were quite friendly with each other at a time. I suppose we connected over coming from "backwater" planets. He clearly had a very high opinion of the Grand Admiral which he expressed to me at times. And he did mention to me once that he favored men with red eyes, who were in short supply in the Empire.

Then, there was one occasion during a group retreat to Niamos in which Motti suggested we play "kriff, marry, kill". During one round, I mentioned for the sake of the game only that I would kriff Thrawn if given the choice between Thrawn, Grand Moff Tarkin and Admiral Screed. I didn't think anyone cared about my answer. Then, I woke up in the middle of the night to find Vanto sneaking around my bed with a vibroblade. He later denied the incident, which made me wonder whether it was a nightmare of sorts, but I am now quite sure that it did indeed happen.

So, that is all the evidence I have on the matter. If anyone is more informed than me, I would be happy to hear what they have to say on the matter. I will say I am unfortunately not very savvy in terms of discerning romance, as evidenced by the fact that about half of the Empire apparently though General Maximilian Veers and I were married at a time when I didn't even think we were dating.

-Admiral Piett

[james-vi-stan-blog]

When was war sent as a blessing, or peace as a punishment?

— Thomas Middleton in The Peace-maker, a propaganda work in favor of James I's peace policy, 1618