#watch kung fury

[mr-orion]

OUTRUN OUTRUN OUTRUN INSPIRED WORLDBUILDING PROJECT

feel free to ask me anything about it :)

(please oh please pay attention plz give my hyperfixation attention plaessssssss!!111!!11!)

My best friend made me watch kung fury and its consuming my life guys. I'm revamping all my sci-fi worldbuilding into an outrun style project. It entails a lot of scrapping of scientific explanation's and letting things exist just cause they can. And letting stupid things be cool things. Y'know? I decided to start with a long neglected OC. Detective Ray! :D

He is stationed on Old Earth because of the much more kind atmosphere and conditions that will help slow the degradation of his body from his illness. As opposed to his home planet. This condition shares a lot of visual similarities of vitiligo. Though the loss of pigmentation in the hair, eyes, wings, and skin is a symptom of disease that weakens the body. While the disease does attack muscle mass, it is able to be slowed with preventative measures such as exercise, physical therapy, a specific diet, and modern medicine. The condition can even be slowly reversed, although it is not easy.

I'll leave it on that, here's the sketch and crisp version of the art!

[kirstielol]

Drunk af at a friend's house playing a new board game called zombie carnival 🧟‍♀️ 3 hours in and were still on the first turn.. probably shouldn't have tried to play a new game when we're all drinking 🫠

[pinkmadnessing]

ok as a girl who grew up watching movies like kung fury, who absolutely loves 80s aesthetic, disco, synth, retro, pink lazers, etc. this season feels like it was MADE for me oh my god im so excited. LIKE LOOK AT THE NSBU POSTER COMPARED TO THE KUNG FURY POSTER THATS LITERALLY ON MY WALL BEHIND ME AS I TYPE THIS

[peppermintquartz]

My top ten movie night suggestions for Buck and Tommy that aren't Love, Actually:

1. Pacific Rim: Drift compatibility, big action sequences, awesome father figures, brotherly vibes, romantic undertones, detailed worldbuilding for people who may like deep diving into interesting topics... They debate who is drift compatible with whom in their circle of friends.

2. Mad Max: Fury Road: (this is primarily for Tommy but Buck will also enjoy it) the big rigs, the wild vehicles, the stunts, the cinematography, the kickass women, Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron. Tommy SO WANTS a big rig. Buck gets him the game instead

3. Everything Everywhere All At Once: it's a movie representation of ADHD. It's also a movie about family ties, generational trauma, feeling like a loser, romantic love, familial love, queerness, and it is also a cinematic masterpiece, and Ke Huy Quan is adorable. Buck is a crying mess and Tommy isn't any better, but they both cuddle it out.

4. Pride & Prejudice: for the hand holding scene alone Tommy will watch it ten times. And Mr Darcy in the rain. And the part where Mr Darcy and Elizabeth are laughing and kissing and talking about names, what names to use when they're happy. Buck tries out his English accent and all of a sudden Tommy wants him to roleplay Mr Darcy in bed. (He calls Tommy Thomas and it turns Tommy on SO MUCH but only if it's said in an English accent)

5. The Mummy: Brendan Fraser. Rachel Weisz. Oded Fehr. John Hannah. Arnold Vosloo. It's a bisexual wet dream wrapped in a swashbuckling action fantasy. Both of them want O'Connell carnally.

6. The Princess Diaries 2: far off places, daring (sword?)fights, magic spells(?), a prince in disguise! Ok, 2.5 out of 5 isn't too bad. Buck thinks it's because Tommy had a crush on Chris Pine. Tommy later bashfully says it's actually for Joe, played by Hector Elizondo. Buck teases Tommy "no Daddy Issues" Kinard about this all night.

7. Up: they have to pause after the first few minutes just to cry it out. Buck even punches Tommy's chest a few times for making him watch the sweetest and most painful love story ever unfold and rip him apart. But the rest of the movie is adorable and Buck now wants a dog. Tommy isn't budging yet on his position: no pets unless they're sure they can come home daily.

8. Baz Luhrmann's Romeo & Juliet: Tommy learnt his Shakespeare watching this. Buck is enchanted by the aesthetic OTT-ness of it. They both get really quiet in the final scene, and hold each other closely when Juliet weeps over Romeo before she takes the gun.

9. Kung Fu Hustle: Buck can't predict where the movie is going but it goes at a wild pace, zigzagging different tropes and cliches, and at the core of it is a guy who had a boyhood dream of being somebody who can save the world, but was led astray and found his way back to being a hero. Tommy likes the wire-fu, and the tributes to other movies. There's a lot of references made and Buck goes digging into the allusions and references with glee.

10. The Lord of the Rings: around Christmas, Tommy makes time to run the extended edition. First of all: Aragorn. Second of all: Legolas. (Tommy is the Legolas fan, Buck turns out to be the Aragorn fan.) Lots of lore again. And it's so sincere and sweet and there is so much love that Tommy can't help loving it too. Buck gets into the hours and hours of BTS details of the best trilogy ever made.

[anothercyborg]

Not me watching Kung fu panda and starting to view the relationship dynamic of Shifu and Tai Lung as that of a father and his firstborn daughter.

From the first part (when Tigress narrates about them) i find so many parallels with the childhood of a daddy's girl: the care, the beginning of a strong bond, the faith in Tai Lung's great destiny (in a field that Shifu, the 'father', has mastered, which not only allows him to be a guide but also excited because they share his interest). This way, Tai Lung believes his 'father' and has to be at the same level of his high standars, which leads to him internalizing Shifu's expectations and strictness: he had to be a great warrior (he showed early talent and was also the first student to reveal the thousand scrolls of Kung fu, so hella impressive); but he needed to be the Dragon Warrior.

However, as he grows, both are faced with reality. The daughter shows signs of being different of what his father thought (Tai Lung's destiny full of greatness was not what he was told), and the disappointment she feels is only surpasses by the one of her father. Of course Tai Lung destroyed everything, he had a rage only compared to that of a woman who feels betrayed by those closest to her, even herself (because it is obvious that he blames Shifu, but deep down the pain comes from Tai Lung's realization that he cannot be more than himself, as his master had visualize at first). And, of course, they had a painful battle. That's how a daughter realizes she no longer is her daddy's girl, and the father distances himself. Despite all the similarities that they may share or the expectations for her, she is just a growing woman that he can't control, not her future, not her rage. And that's when the father starts to feel a certain fear of her, of what this girl freeing herself is able to do. In Tai Lungs case, Shifu is concerned because he knows only a part of his students' power, one he wasn't able to stop when confronted.

From the second part, when they are fighting while the people of the valley run away, the daughter-father relationship continuous, but this is the dark reunion in which they finally talk their feelings. Or at least that's what Tai Lung does.

On the one hand, Tai Lung spent years being imprisoned. After showing his fury, he was isolated and under severe vigilance while rotting. His pain comes from the realization that, despite all the preparations and training to be what another longed for, Shifu wasn't even capable of moving a finger when Oogway denied him as the Dragon Warrior. The tittle wasn't the source of his rage, it was the quick resignation of Shifu.

On the other hand, Shifu doesn't even acknowledge his responsibility (truly a 'daddy issues' kind of parent). He denies his blame. He denies everything; at the scene they meet each other, Tai Lung literally says "I have come home, Master" and Shifu denies their past, their feelings, the right of Tai Lung to call that place his home ( where he was raised ?!?!?). Many daughters spend years trying to be nice and polite to their fathers in order to regain the love and friendship they shared in her childhood, but it is all in vain. They can't go back in time. In Tai Lung's case, the cut is even deeper because Shifu now has Po, a new student who can be able to fulfill his expectations. A new favorite, as he says.

However, the moment I started to think about their relationship from this "daddy issues" point of view was much later in the film, when their battle is finishing and Shifu is losing.

Because that's when Tai Lung starts to scream that he did it all for Shifu. He desired the love of his father so much that he was able to endure the most extreme training that said father put him through. Similar to some firstborn daughters, Tai Lung only wishes to be recognized. To hear his father tell him how proud he feels, even if he is not the Dragon Warrior. To feel, for once, as if he does not need to do everything perfect because he is, in fact, enough.

And when he finally hears it, when Shifu finally says those words, it's too late. Anyone can see that Tai Lung hesitates for a second after such confession. It is but a moment, in which he clearly reconsiderates their situation. He could stop, they could apologize and take another route. But how can a simple 'I'm sorry' replaced years of sadness and rage mixing in the coldest isolation. Why couldn't he said so from the beginning? Why couldn't he love the daughter the way she asks him to be loved? Why does she need to ask? Is it because, deep down, both know she is not enough? Is Shifu saying the truth or is he only lying in order to protect the valley? How could we expect Tai Lung to forgive him so easily?

So, in conclusion, Tai Lung is just a girl and had severe daddy issues that more than one eldest/firstborn daughter can understand. I mean, who hasn't dreamed of shouting their rage in a kung fu battle against their stupid father?

[pianocat939]

BRAIN ROT!!!

Imagine yandere rottmnt but they take the dragons’ place from httyd and m/c is in hiccup’s place :/

So just- m/c, instead of going out to defeat the red death at the end of the movie, just sorta gets kidnapped by four feral-ish kappas

Bonus if April is Astrid and teams up with the turtles as a plot twist

Tho I’m debating whether the turtles should be given wings or night fury dragons for when m/c shoots them down like hiccup did toothless.

Ok I'm gonna say two things: 1. Whoever sent this clearly is very nerdy about the trilogy 2. This feels like a fever dream....?

Uh...

I don't know what to add on really-

I haven't watched any of the movies in YEARS

And I actually hated the 3rd movie-

2nd was best one for me-

Um...

Maybe the turtle-dragons fight for MC's attention? Specifically for like snuggle piles?

And if anyone tries to rescue them, they hunt them- often times leaving it in front of MC as like a present/trophy

(I'm trying here- ok- like I'm trying-)

Fun Fact: I was more of a Kung Fu Panda kid- LORD SHEN IK YOURE A BIRD BUT GODDAMN- WHAT I WOULD DO TO SERVE YOU-

- Celina

[minijenn]

Some common trends I've noticed in my Dreamworks watch so far:

Almost everything Dreamworks makes is Horny as hell to at least some extent (with the exceptions of Prince of Egypt and surprisingly, Madagascar)

Celebrity Voice Actors (for better or worse)

The Dreamworks Finale Dance Party is Real

There are swears in every single one of these movies (except, again, Prince of Egypt)

Along those lines, the kinds of jokes Dreamworks movies got away with in the 90s and early 2000s would probably never fly now

Dreamworks tends to release two movies each year, sometimes in very close proximity to each other. In almost every instance of this, one movie is fantastic or a cultural icon, while the other is absolute garbage or completely forgettable (Prince of Egypt vs Antz in 1998, Shrek 2 vs Shark Tale in 2004, and even later on, How to Train Your Dragon vs Shrek Forever After in 2010, just to name a few)

The two Aardman movies I've seen are, expectedly, exceptionally British

The plot of almost every Dreamworks movie can be summed up as "Because Woman" (what I mean by this is that usually the plot of any given Dreamworks movie is set into motion because one of the main characters is trying to get with a Woman) (except again, Prince of Egypt and Madagascar, later on I guess HTTYD and Kung Fu Panda too)

Despite several movies released close to very similar Disney movies (Antz to a Bug's Life, Shark Tale to Finding Nemo, Madagascar to The Wild and so on and so forth), the vibes are completely different from literally any Disney movie and I can respect that

2D Dreamworks women are so fucking beautiful all the time goddamn

Dreamworks villains tend to generally be much less memorable than Disney villains. Some of them are very one-note and just kinda... there (Tzekal-Kan, that general guy from Spirit, the general guy from Antz (what does Dreamworks have against general?), but the ones that are insanely memorable (Rameses, Mrs. Tweedy, Lord Farquaad, Eris) tend to be the most over the top and dramatic, I love them

I went ahead and watched a few Dreamworks holiday specials last night and lemme tell ya, they are Weird as fuck (Gift of the Night Fury is fantastic tho, I just about sobbed like a baby over this boy and his dragon all over again)

I hate this fucking studio but I'm also goddamn fascinated by them.

[heavenboy09]

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊  To The Most Amazing Chinese American Actress On The Planet

Born On December 2nd, 1968

Lucy Liu was born in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of the New York City borough of Queens.

She is an American actress. She has received several accolades including a Critics' Choice Television Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Seoul International Drama Award, in addition to a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award.

Liu has starred as Ling Woo in the television series Ally McBeal (1998–2002), Alex Munday in two Charlie's Angels films (2000 and 2003), and Joan Watson in the crime-drama series Elementary (2012–2019). Her film work includes starring in Payback (1999), Shanghai Noon (2000), Chicago (2002), Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003), Lucky Number Slevin (2006), Watching the Detectives (2007), The Man with the Iron Fists (2012), and Set It Up (2018).

She voice acted as Master Viper in the Kung Fu Panda franchise (2008–2016) and Silvermist in the Tinker Bell series (2008–2014). Her other voice credits include Maya & Miguel (2004–2007), Mulan II (2004), as well as the English and Mandarin-dubbed versions of Magic Wonderland (2014) and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013). She also voiced Callisto Mal in the Disney-animated film Strange World (2022). Most recently, she starred as Kalypso in Shazam! Fury of the Gods and directed the Disney show American Born Chinese.

She is Very Well Known for Her Iconic Roles in Various Films & Several TV Shows Over The Years

From Charlie's Angels, To Kill Bill, To Kung Fu Panda,  From Ally Mcbeal,  To Elementary. 

She is also a Critics Choice Awards & a few other Award winning Awards

She is A All Asian Magnificent Work Of Art & is a Talented Artist 🎨 herself on her spare time of course.

PLEASE WISH THIS MAGNIFICENT ASIAN 🇭🇰🇲🇴💛 AMERICAN ACTRESS OF PHENOMENAL ACTING A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊

THE 1

&

ONLY

MS. LUCY ALEXIS LIU🇭🇰🇲🇴💛

HAPPY 55TH BIRTHDAY 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 TO YOU MS. LIU & HERE'S TO MANY MORE YEARS TO COME

 

#LucyLiu #CharliesAngels #KillBill #KungFuPanda #Elementary #StrangeMagic  #ShazamFuryOfTheGods

[cyberbasementcollection]

LIU KANG

After winning the Shaolin Tournament from Shang Tsung's clutches Kang returns to his temples. He discovers his sacred home in ruins, his Shaolin brothers killed in a vicious battle with a horde of Outworld warriors. Now he travels into the dark realm to seek revenge.

KANG LAO

A former Shaolin Monk and a member of the White Lotus society, he is the last descendant of the Great Kung Lao who was defeated by Goro 500 years ago. Realizing the danger of the Outworld menace he joins Liu Kang in entering Shao Kahn's contest.

KITANA

Her beauty hides her true role as personal assassin for Shao Kahn. Seen talking to an earth-realm warrior, her motives have come under suspicion by her twin sister Mileena. But only Kitana knows her own true intentions.

SCORPION

The hell-spawned spectre rises from the pits. After learning of Sub-Zero's return, he again stalks the ninja assassin - following him into the dark realm of the Outworld where he continues his own unholy mission.

SUB-ZERO

Thought to have been killed in the Shaolin Tournament, Sub-Zero mysteriously returns. It is believed he travelled into the Outworld to again attempt to assassinate Shang Tsung. To do so he must fight his way through Shao Kahn's tournament.

JAX

His real name is Major Jackson Briggs, leader of a top US Special Forces unit. After receiving a distress signal from Lt. Sonya Blade, Jax embarks on a rescue mission. One that leads him into a ghastly world where he believes that Sonya is still alive.

BARAKA

Baraka led the attack against Liu Kang's Shaolin temple. He belongs to a nomadic race of mutants living in the wastelands of the Outworld. His fighting skills and dreaded Blade Fury gained the attention of Shao Kahn who then recruited him into his army of destruction.

JOHNNY CAGE

The world was shocked when martial arts movie star Johnny Cage disappeared from the set of his latest film. But in truth, he was following his former ally Liu Kang into the Outworld where he plans to complete in a twisted tournament in which lies the balance of Earth's existence- as well as a script for another blockbuster movie.

SHANG TSUNG

After losing control of the Shaolin Tournament, Tsung promises his ruler Shao Kahn to shape events that will lure the earth warriors to compete in his own contest. Convinced of this plan, Shao Kahn restores Tsung's youth and allows him to live.

REPTILE

As Shang Tsung's personal protector the elusive Reptile lurks in the shadows stopping all those who would do his master harm. His human form is believed to disguise a horrid reptilian creature whose race was thought extinct millions of years ago.

MILEENA

Serving as an assassin along with her twin sister Kitana, Mileena's dazzling appearance conceals her hideous intentions. At Shao Kahn's request, she is asked to watch for her twin's suspected dissension and must put a stop to it at any cost.

RAIDEN

Watching events unfold from high above, the thunder god realizes the grim intentions of Shao Kahn. After warning the remaining members of the Shaolin Tournament, Rayden soon disappears. He is believed to have ventured into the Outworld alone.

[yourfavvtatasworld]

👮🏻‍♀️

Basic Info:

Full Name: Anna Williams

Nickname: Annie, The Crimson Fury

Age: 25

Date of Birth: July 15th

Time of Birth: 10:00 AM

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

Gender/Pronouns: Female, She/Her

Species: Human

Likes: Training, fighting, justice, pizza, rock music, Kill Bill, The Lord of the Rings

Hobbies: Training, reading, watching movies, traveling

Physical Traits + Appearance:

Alive/Dead: Alive

Height: 5'7" (1.70 m)

Weight: 132 lbs (60 kg)

Hair Color: Dark brown

Hairstyle: Long, straight hair, usually tied back in a ponytail

Eyelashes: Long and thick

Eyebrows: Arched and well-defined

Face Shape: Oval

Eye color: Brown

Other Characteristics:

Most Used Phrases/Words: "I won't give up", "Justice will prevail", "Come at me", "I'm not afraid of you"

Title: The Crimson Fury

Zodiac: Cancer

Sense of humor: Sarcastic, ironic, dry

Relationships:

Friends: Johnny Cage, Kung Lao

Enemies: Shao Kahn, Shang Tsung, Quan Chi and Noob Saibot

Family (and family dynamics):

Father: Richard Williams (deceased)

Mother: Elizabeth Williams (deceased)

Sister: Maya Williams (complicated relationship)

Best Friends: Johnny Cage

Close Friends: Kenshi Takahashi and Kung Lao

Abilities:

Fighting Style: Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Judo

Skills: Expert martial artist, skilled in hand-to-hand combat, weapons training

Entertainment:

Favorite movies: Kill Bill, The Lord of the Rings, The Matrix

Favorite TV shows: Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead

Favorite book: The Lord of the Rings

Other Favorites:

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite drink: Beer

Favorite place: Her training dojo

Favorite animal: Wolf

Favorite color: Red

Favorite song: "Enter Sandman" by Metallica

Favorite band: Metallica

Favorite sports team: Manchester United

Favorite weather: Sunny and warm

Favorite season: Summer

Favorite holiday: Christmas

Backstory:

Anna Williams was born in New York City to Richard and Elizabeth Williams. She has one older sister, Maya Anna's parents were both martial artists, and they trained Anna and Nina from a young age. Anna was a natural fighter, and she quickly excelled in martial arts.

When Anna was 18, her parents were killed in a car accident. Anna was devastated by their death, and she blamed herself for not being able to save them. After her parents' death, Anna became withdrawn and angry. She dropped out of school and started fighting in underground tournaments.

One day, Anna was approached by Sonya Blade, a Special Forces officer who was looking for recruits for a secret tournament called Mortal Kombat. Anna agreed to join Sonya's team, and she traveled to Outworld to compete in the tournament.

In Mortal Kombat, Anna fought against some of the deadliest warriors in the world. She defeated many of her opponents, but she was ultimately defeated by Shao Kahn, the Emperor of Outworld. However, Anna's courage and determination impressed Shao Kahn, and he spared her life.

Anna is a skilled martial artist and a fierce warrior. She is also a loyal friend and a compassionate person. She is determined to protect the innocent and fight against evil.

[doctorbrown]

TAG NINE PEOPLE YOU’D LIKE TO KNOW BETTER!

I. favourite colours: red, silver, black, purple.

II. favourite flavours: coffee, chocolate orange, peppermint mocha, pistachio.

III. favourite genres: sci-fi, horror (both cosmic and supernatural horror), thriller, psychological horror, cyberpunk, historical fiction.

IV. favourite music: rock, metal, synthwave, electroswing, folk music.

V. favourite movies: in no particular order: the back to the future trilogy, star trek '09, star trek: vengeance, the one with the whales, godzilla minus one, any godzilla movie ever tbh (not including legendary's monsterverse), kung fury, hipsters, major grom: plague doctor, company business, deep blue sea.

VI. favourite series: again in no particular order: uhm star trek tos, x-files, steins;gate, fringe, higurashi & umineko, law and order: svu, the witcher (books), night watch (book series).

VII. last song: Беспокойник - Без Кон��ретики

VIII. last series: uhhhh battlestar galactica i think. i need to finish it and i need to start so many things.

IX. last movie: godzilla minus one (again).

X. currently reading: fantastic numbers and where to find them, the order of time, the man who folded himself, delicate condition, 20,000 leagues under the sea.

XI. currently watching: a playthrough of eternal sonata from way back when, con man.

XII. currently working on: finishing the hood of my godzilla kigu.

stolen from @beyondthescully, so steal from me!

[keybladespirit]

Every Piece of Media I Consumed in 2023

Wow! What a year it's been for me watching movies, reading books and manga, and playing video games. I don't know if 50 on the dot is my personal most, but I'm really happy to see just how much I filled out the big stack of TVs that I decided to edit. I'm shocked, like actually SHOCKED that not only was there SO MUCH, but also how much I enjoyed most of it. I even played/watched/read things that came out this year for once. If you want my thoughts on any of it, the full list of links to all of my posts documenting it all throughout the year will be under the ReadMore. So I'll leave you with my 3x3 for the year and if you want details, you know where to look.

Death Stranding

Cyberpunk Edgerunners

Shin Ultraman

Splatoon 2

Parasite

Code Vein

Katana Zero

Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion

Destiny 2: Lightfall

Super Mario 3D Word + Bowser's Fury

Neon White

Bocchi the Rock!

NEO The World Ends With You

Metal Gear Solid

Jojo Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable (Live Action Chapter 1)

Sing a Bit of Harmony

The Matrix: Resurrections

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

I Am A Hero

Jojo Part 6: Stone Ocean

Log Horizon Season 3

Jojo Part 7: Steel Ball Run

Charm Studies

The Twentieth Century World: 1914 to Present

The Mandalorian Season 2

There is No Poverty At the End of Labor (1920)

Pokemon: Path to the Peak

The Million Ryo Pot

The Book of Boba Fett

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Inside Mari

Okaeri Alice

Barbie (2023)

Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse

Adventure Time

Adventure Time: Distant Lands

Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake

Yakuza Kiwami 2

Star Wars Andor

Everything Everywhere All At Once

Death Note

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

Death Note: The Musical

Super Mario Brothers Wonder

Death Note (2006)

Kung Fu Hustle

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Honkai Star Rail

One Piece

Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth

[madhare0512]

hi idk if you're still in the usm fandom or not, but i read a few of your spideyfist analysis thingies where you watched the episode them commented on them and pointed out spideyfist or other ships and i wanted to know if you had any spideyfist headcanons or fic recs bc im desperately attached to them :>

Hello! Little bit of context, if I have ever posted about a fandom and am not currently posting about it, I'm still in the fandom or into the show, I'm just not focusing on it at the time. Since you asked about the Spideyfist list, this is as good a time as ever to give an update. I'm still working on them, I'm just not focusing on the fandom/show right now. The hyperfixation will come back around, I'm positive! I'm just not sure when. I'll get to the remaining episodes, though, so hang in there!

Secondly, I have all kinds of headcanons, but my fic recs are sparse 'cause there's not many spideyfist fics out there. I'll dig through my list and see what I find!

Now, as for headcanons!

~~~

- Peter can sing and sing well, sometimes he convinces Danny to join him, they duet love songs

- Peter’s favorite hero is Iron Fist, Danny’s is Spiderman

- Danny is always the first to react when Peter’s in trouble, the first to have him back, the first to ask what's needed, the first to be there when Peter needs someone

- Because other heroes are constantly underestimating him, Danny has come up with a Spiderman fanclub and will not hesitate to set people straight on what Spiderman can do, but no one knows how he knows half the things he knows

- Peter taught Danny to loosen up and make the most of the time given, Danny taught Peter about duty and honor

- If given half a chance, Danny and Peter will not hesitate to sacrifice for the other, the Ultimates and the Warriors really wish they'd FUCKING STOP

- Peter complains constantly about the smell of smoke and how it makes him sneeze, but if Danny asks if he wants him to move his meditation elsewhere, Peter refuses to let him

- Danny has chronic pain in his hands from where he's broken fingers, knuckles, and wrists so often, so Peter helps him treat it by buying him hot packs and Tylenol with what little money he has

- Peter gets migraines because of his heightened sensed, he can only stand to be around Danny when he gets them, but not because he's Peter’s boyfriend, but because Danny’s the quietest person of his friends and family

- Danny isn't a trouble maker, but villains always seems to know to go after him first and foremost and if he gets hurt on patrol ONE MORE TIME then Peter will not be held responsible for his actions

- Deadpool once dropped by Peter’s house to annoy him for a while, but noticed almost immediately that the Kung Fu boy was with him, they where napping at the time, Deadpool left with resolve to come back another time

- Heroing is a dangerous business to anyone, but if you hang around Peter long enough, you begin to notice that he's the most dangerous hero in the business

- Danny can cook if so desired, but Peter does most of the cooking for them

- Danny and Peter got together after the season 1 episode 'Freaky' in which Wolverine gave Peter a little push in the right direction

- Danny and Peter are soulmates, regardless of romantic or not

- Danny went back to K'un L'un when his time was up, but he seriously didn't want to. He very much considered giving up the throne to someone else, letting someone else take his place as leader and ruler, but Peter convinced him that they could do long-distance. It worked shockingly well for them

- Peter is bisexual, Danny is demisexual

- EVERYONE knew that they'd end up together, even Fury, it's impossible to miss those puppy-dog eyes

- Danny and Peter never underestimate or overestimate each other, they know each other's limits and abilities as well as they know their own

- Peter has a standing invite back to K'un L'un, but the elders strong suggest he doesn't take it. Ever.

- Peter is Danny’s first real relationship, but he had a small fling with Scorpion when they were growing up. It didn't last long and Danny got his heart broken

- When Peter gets mad, he tends to forget himself. When he starts blacking out is when it gets dangerous. Danny is the only one who's been able to pull him back from this state without the use of powers

- Danny gets angry, but not like seeing-red angry, more like "I'm going to grind you into paste with my teeth" angry and Peter is the only one able to stop him

- In some universes, Danny (and the other Ultimates) are abused by SHIELD and Fury, Peter is always furious when this happens, but most notably because Danny’s usually the one who gets the brunt of it

- Danny is in complete control of himself at all times, it takes a lot to distract or deter him. There are very few things that can manage

- Danny and Peter are in love, this much has always been clear, even when they fight. It takes a lot for them to be upset with each other and a lot for them to actually fight over something, but no matter what they're always in love

~~~

Fic recs!:

Mostly pre-slash but I love it a lot-

~

Major character death-

~

This one's really cute-

~~~

Thank you much, friend!! If you have more asks, feel free to send them my way!

@thatonescorpion

[fallenrocket]

Episode 5 of The Acolyte has me fully back in my "fight choreography girlie" era. I've spent the last week watching clips of lightsaber fights and I couldn't be happier.

In honor of this renewed obsession, here are a few of my other favorite shows/movies for fight choreography. Broad strokes--I love intricate set pieces, creative techniques, and fighting styles that are rooted in who the character is.

MCU

Captain America (The Winter Soldier) - omg, I love how he fights like an absolute animal. It's so character-driven, because his brain-washing is all about completing his mission. Self-preservation only matters to the extent that he can't get his target if he's dead. His moves are so sick, I can't contain myself. The highway fight, omg!

The Avengers - I really love how this movie showcases such a wide variety of fighting styles from its very individual array of superheroes (plus Loki!). None of the Avengers fight exactly like the others, and there are a ton of different set pieces showing off what each of them can do. Special shoutout to Natasha fighting while tied to a chair and Thor facing off against the Hulk.

Daredevil - I mean, come on. You know why. Hallway fight! Brutal, visceral action, I love it!

Shang-Chi (Wenwu) - Okay, Shang-Chi is another film that does a fantastic job of letting the characters lead the fighting styles, from Li's serene/fluid moves to the flair and humor of the bus fight to the no-holds-barred Shang-Chi vs. Xialing cage match. But I love the Ten Rings soooooo much. Wenwu is the best anyway (Tony Leung Chiu-wai, my beloved,) and every single time he uses the Ten Rings, it rewires my brain chemistry. So. Damn. COOL!

Captain Marvel - I just adore Carol's glee and cockiness when she unleashes her full power. The "Just a Girl" fight is such a pump-me-up moment.

The Marvels - I love the creativity of the switch fighting! Their haphazard discovery of the entanglement is so much fun, and I'm a big fan of how they later use it to their advantage, switching tactically in battle

Thor: Ragnarok - One of my favorite third-act fights in the MCU. Every character is so on point, the music is perfect, and the whole thing is cool as hell.

Iron Fist (Zhou Cheng) - Iron Fist kind of depresses me, but I've probably watched the clip of this fight literally dozens of times. Love, love, love the drunken-style kung fu. This fight is positively dripping with personality.

Misc.

Shadow and Bone (Jesper & Inej) - The more traditional Grisha fighting is cool too, but my god, do I love the sharpshooting and the acrobatic knife-throwing! Inej is a graceful badass, and I especially like that Jesper isn't just an expert marksman, he also repeatedly demonstrates his intelligence and creativity with his shooting.

Everything Everywhere All at Once - This one's obvious. Bowing down to Evelyn's kung fu skills, all day every day. And Waymond's fanny pack fight is simply spectacular!

Into the Badlands (Sunny) - This is another one where the show is utterly packed with cool choreography and talented cast members/stuntfolks, but Sunny is my first love. Every time he takes on like twenty guys at once, I lose all sense of decorum.

Mad Max: Fury Road - The first time I watched this movie, I came out of the theater feeling like I could punch a truck. Some of the coolest, sickest action around. As with the film's impeccable design work

, the fight choreography is inventive, audaciously eye-catching, and rooted individually in each character onscreen. Looooove!

Supergirl - Okay, I adore the Superfriends, and I really enjoy the wide variety of powers/fighting styles on display here. From Kara's raw power (her thunder clap gives me life!) to Nia's whips of dream energy to Alex's combat skills, the whole team knows how to deliver a hell of a fight! My personal favorite is Brainy and the way he uses physics/logic to use his enemy's moves against them.

Kick-Ass (Hit-Girl) - Do I really need to say more? It's Hit-Girl! Generally speaking, I'm more into the look and style of a fight than the nitty-gritty of the blood and bone-breaking, but I like a bit of the ol' ultraviolence under the right circumstances, and this definitely qualifies.

Kingsman: The Secret Service - Speaking of the ol' ultraviolence! This movie is just balls-to-the-wall action, and I love it. Fantastic set pieces! The church scene is iconic, and the gadgets make me so happy.

Polite Society (Ria) - One of my newest favorites. I love Ria so damn much, and I love how the movie veers between her actual training/fighting skills and the imaginary fights she dreams up in her head. She views her life in general through the lens of an action film, complete with mental soundtrack, and the fight scenes are stamped with her personality from top to bottom.

Monkey Man (Kid) - Oh shit, I almost posted this without talking about Monkey Man! More of the ol' ultraviolence, but in a very different way than the bonkers action of Kick-Ass or Kingsman. Kid will use anything and everything in service of a fight, and he'll stop at nothing. So cool, so visceral, so intense! Bonus points for the badass squad of hijras tearing shit up!

[kylesvariouslistsandstuff]

By the by, regarding all the recent DreamWorks developments: KUNG FU PANDA 4 almost out, THE WILD ROBOT trailer out, the recent release of ORION AND THE DARK (still have to watch it, it's part of my animation ketchup alongside Pixar short SELF and a few other things), etc.

I have no reason to speak of this new MEGAMIND "movie" that's really just a pilot movie to a streaming series made by DreamWorks Animation TELEVISION. Not worth the energy, nothing for me to really talk about. I see some people on twitter all abuzz about it, with considerable fury. How DreamWorks fucked this up so bad! And how DreamWorks is so "inconsistent", how the WILD ROBOT is going to be an "apology" for this MEGAMIN- roflmao are you **serious**? Are you SERIOUS right now?

Different studio, number one... This would be like someone grilling Disney in spring 1994 for THE RETURN OF JAFAR, and suggesting that THE LION KING made up for that or whatever. Do these people hear themselves when they talk? DreamWorks' TV division has been making all sorts of lower-budget streaming fodder for years now, and they've only ramped it up in the recent years. These are the equivalents of the Disney DTV sequels and spin-off things.

But also, there are a concerning amount of animation fans out there who seem to look at DreamWorks - like any big studio - like it's one person. One author directing every movie. A "Mr. DreamWorks" fellow that directed everything from THE LAST WISH to TROLLS BAND TOGETHER to this MEGAMIND direct-to-streaming thing. If "animation is cinema" to you, then you ought to understand WHO is exactly working on these things... Not the buildings where they're being made. And think twice before you use THE LAST WISH as a meter that TROLLS 3 or *heck* any DreamWorks movie needs to live up to. Never mind that each filmmaker has their own aims. Maybe TROLLS 3 or whatever isn't made for *you* specifically, and that someone else out there really likes it. And that's fine. DreamWorks can make fantasy adventures about swashbuckling cats for general audiences, and movies for 6-year-old horse girls, and a lot in-between. Something for everyone!

I know, it's a bit hard for some people because animated features are literally branded like that. It's never Joel Crawford's PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH, it's DreamWorks' PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH. Ditto Walt Dohrn's TROLLS BAND TOGETHER or Kirk DeMicco's RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN, Mike Mitchell's KUNG FU PANDA 4. THE WILD ROBOT is getting an extra level of love because it's from a pretty well-recognized animated movie director, Chris Sanders. Some other directors in animated movie-making don't have that pedigree nor level of love, that household name status... They tend to be overshadowed by the studio name, the BRAND.

But I look past that. And each production has its crews, its circumstances. I can only imagine what the people working on the MEGAMIND thing had at their disposal, ya know?

I also get that a legit DreamWorks Animation theatrical MEGAMIND 2 is something a lot of fans wanted. I get that. It's okay to feel that, even as a direct-to-streaming movie and show, there was a downgrade in quality here. But like a lot of various fandoms, I feel it's expressed with the tact of a freaked out horse, kicking its back hooves all over the place. I generally tend to ignore things like this, I kinda know what I'm getting myself into. I grew up in the '90s, when it was not only Disney direct-to-video sequels everywhere, but tons of other stuff too. There was a FERNGULLY 2 and a SECRET OF NIMH 2 and BALTO 2 and a SWAN PRINCESS 3, 4, 5, 6 just kept going, and seemingly a gazillion LAND BEFORE TIME sequels. In addition to other weird random animated bin fodder. And I remember as a kid, them just mostly being... Whatever, for me. That's this MEGAMIND thing. It's not for me. I didn't bother with that BAD GUYS Christmas special, either.

Especially when there are other things for me to worry about in life. I just genuinely don't enjoy ranting about these things, or getting all upset about them. Even when I kinda want to (like with, say, TRON: ARES, a film I'm largely unhappy about), I have to tell my 31-year-old self "No... No..." I try to be fair in my criticism most of the time, especially when talking about - say - recent Disney Animation films or whatever. So yeah... No reason for me to dive into MEGAMIND TV Movie Thing. I guess this was my James Rolfe GHOSTBUSTERS No Review I Refuse moment, lol.

[mydreambatfam]

Batfamily Action Style: Girls with Guns

While the likes of Captain Marvel and Wonder Woman are great for female empowerment and the fun spectacle of Harley Quinn and Black Widow are fun I have found myself disappointed with how the action is lackluster compared to their male counterparts. Even the more street level heros like Colleen Wing and Elektra have rather average fight scenes even though they are part of the supporting cast of the best Martial Artists in the MCU. While their fights are good they can be better. With the Batfamily finally coming to live action what can be improved?

So what source of media can the female members of the Batfamily be inspired by?

An old genre from the golden age of Hong Kong Action Cinema is the key to really capture what they can do. The Girls with Guns subgenre. Yes Madam is a 1985 martial arts film starring Karate Champion Cynthia Rothrock and current mega star Michelle Yeoh. It is considered the first movie of this kind and kicked off this type of story. Female action stars kicking ass and taking names just as well as any of the well known male actors.

If you want to see what a Cassandra Cain/Stephanie Brown scene would look like in a fight watch this movie.

But these were not the only women defining this subgenre. Moon Lee, Cynthia Khan, Yukari Oshima and more were stars as well.

Sadly though by the 90s the subgenre died out along with the golden era of Hong Kong Cinema. A mixture of corruption due to the Triads being involved in the Hong Kong film industry, the rise of mainland Chinese movies, and the slow reunification of Hong Kong back into the Chinese government from British ownership were 3 major reasons this era died out. Combine this with the Hong Kong financial crisis due to the reunification, other competition from different Asian countries, and major American movies like Jurassic Park coming out led to the death Hong Kong 80s cinema. While luckily it recovered and made a resurgence through reimagining and artistic direction it was never the same again.

Essentially too many hands and factors controlling the industry.

The Girls with Guns subgenre sadly fell to obscurity in western audiences eyes. Never really making a splash in pop culture compared to other kung fu movies. However echos of their works can be felt since its fall in the mids 1990s. In Japan Anime was echoing the style of action. The best shows you may know is Black Lagoon and Ghost in the Shell .

While there is no correlation with the subgenre effecting other action movies in other Asia countries they have grown similar waves a female lead martial arts action. In 2008 ,Thailand had a short lived action star of Jeeja Yanin from her internationally acclaimed movie Chocolate. In 2013 in Indonesia the Raid 2 had amazing action scenes for their mute villian Hammer Girl played by Julie Estelle. Vietnam in 2019 gained similar fame for their movie Furie. It even got its own prequel directed by the first movie's main star Veronica Ngo. Finally in South Korea, while it was having its Renaissance in its film industry along came the film The Villianess. While more action oriented it was so good that John Wick 3 had to steal a scene from it.

With characters like Cassandra Cain, Lady Shiva , Black Canary and more street level heros possibly making an appearence in live action, Hollywood might as well pull out all the stops for these badass women. If they do,they might want to look outward for inspiration.