Sam

Just got out. So many thoughts but it’s all jumbled right now. Gonna write detailed review later. Glad I was in self-blackout mode and managed to avoid spoilers. Sersi is my goddess. That’s all for now.

Got my tickets for tomorrow matinee. So excited 😍 BF is even more excited than I am cause of Jolie and he’s so valid for that.

Sexy of course. Very sexy.

That smirk from Ikaris. Some Tony Stark/Thor qualities there.

For years all we ever gotten from Marvel are the obligatory shirtless abs, and some cleavage shots. But nothing past that. Of course it takes a poc woman director to finally make a horny marvel movie. We rejoice. (well, there was kinda naked Stellan Skarsgard running around in Thor but we don’t talk about that)

So it’s usual business in a MCU movie thread after reviews dropped. I’d say it’s entertaining but after the other 25 times, it has become too routine and some users antics already getting old. I’m all for some funny chaotic trolling and antagonization to spice things up but can y’all get a little more creative at least. Anyway, the whole cast look so hot at the premiere. I’m ready and excited to see hot people doing hot stuff.

The word “dep la” is also low key insulting even if it’s the characters calling themselves that. Like I guess they think it might be a term of endearment or inside jokes between friends. But in certain circumstances it’s equivalent to me looking at someone appearance and calling them “beautiful but in like an exotic way” and that’s not it. I’m Asian American and I couldn’t even connect with whatever it was they try to do in Raya so I was not at all surprised about its reception from SE Asians. It really was such a wasted opportunity and disappointment.

24.49 😗 Damn, go Shang-Chi go 😗

This is a sexy post. Your hand in marriage please. Tony Leung is not a nobody in the world of Asian cinema. He’s a known famous actor so the investment and interest already there before people even watch the movie. Of course, he is also handsome and incredibly charismatic. But another big factor, the biggest factor really, is the romantic aspect of his character. Asians love them romance, sprinkle in some angst and tragedy and we would be all over it regardless of age (the countless hours and tissue boxes my female family members spent on K-drama yearly would attest to that). It’s not at all a surprise. And definitely not a Western trope only either.

Fala Chen is mesmerizingly beautiful. I too would have given up villainy for her in a heartbeat and went crazy and delusional if I lost her too. The trope of crazy love being the motivation for villainy is not uncommon in Asian movies, but I’d say it’s definitely not typical in superhero movies, especially for MCU. So that’s another refreshing difference that made Shang-Chi stood out to me as well.

I sense that I’ve been betrayed. Am I being betrayed? I’m scared…

And they only paid him $180 for these visual serve?! A crime really

I have missed a lot of big changes around here so this must have been super late but congrats on becoming Admin! So fitting and deserved! Also I was getting a bit worried that other staff been letting Tele getting away with too much nonsense around here, so it’s good we at least have you on our side to reel him in.

Mackie slander aside, I logged on and see someone defended Sebastian Stan (lack of) charisma and almost logged off. Debate and opinions is one thing but flat out lying is a whole other thing.

I fully expect a thesis about Tony Leung after your viewing.

Not much of an opinion about this except I kinda really need this movie directly injected into my vein now. That’s all.

Pink. I have missed you.

Loved everything about it and more. Tony Leung is the man. My boy Trevor stole every moment he’s on screen. Simu did well for me, he has the heart and the presence, good comedic timing too. Looking forward to him further growing into the character in the future. As an Asian woman, I definitely connected with Xialing story in this. I think they did very well with her arc, she wasn’t treated as second fiddle character to Shangchi as opposed to how her dad did (villain or not typical Asian dad will always be typical huh?) I’m also in the minority here I guess cause I enjoyed the 3rd act. It was both grand and intimate enough for me in scale and was properly built up with good payoff. Action overall was great. Wenwu/YingLi duo fight was beautiful and the bus fight was one of the best actions in Marvel for me. Overall a great origin and introduction for Shang-Chi. Can’t wait for the sequel.

Wow, it’s been a while. I have done my part as an Asian Marvel fanatic and watched Shangchi in theater just now. Loved everything about it. I’m feeling catered to in the best way. Really happy to see the great numbers it’s pulling so far. Well deserved.

It is. You should try it! Very easy to make too, not much effort required. It’s great how Bong used such a simple dish as a symbolism and statement about social classes.

Yes! Song is the man. IMO a very versatile and charismatic actor. He obviously had done better roles but a personal favorite of mine is his character in The Good, The Bad, and The Weird. It was so fun. In fact, that was a great fun movie in general.

Still reeling in the win for Bong. So deserving. Though I’m still awaiting the day my man Song Kang Ho aka the current best actor in the world to get more recognitions too.

Been a fan of Bong for a long time. A #Bonghive as our forum calls it. So happy that he basically swept all the big awards last night. Personally, I think he had done better works than Parasite, but of the nominees this year, Parasite is still easily the best out of them so well deserved. Hopefully, this monumental win put him on the map for more people to check out his works. Looking forward to future projects from Bong. Such a great speech when he won Best Director, so down to earth and likable. Really love his shoutout to Quentin for having been rec-ing his movies for years.

Sorry I’ve been so late to reply. But yassss! We stan.

I’m more concerned and creeped out by what looks to be a life-sized model of Wonder Woman in the back.