Matinee Monday: Street Fighter (w/ John Gemberling)

[@JerichoGreen1]

"A regular wedding, and then a black wedding,".

[@111boxerthehorse]

Gemberling is one of the greatest!

[@travisdrawsstuff]

The best made for TV G.I. Joe movie a person could get in 1994

[@lourahkneeri0229]

R.I.P. Charlie

[@eddead4235]

16:30

[@kcsnipes]

literally....what is happening ?!

[@dolosevensix]

Only good things to come out of this movie are the Pharcyde & Nas songs on the movie soundtrack

[@lourahkneeri0229]

"What is a Street Fighter?" JDR

[@evanbelisle8464]

Yeah that’s her shtick.

[@lourahkneeri0229]

Breaks me everytime!

[@hoboringmaster8029]

Dude finally its on YT. Fucking funniest moment of the show lol

[@lourahkneeri0229]

@@hoboringmaster8029 is it on this channel? I can't wait to experience it visually, like do Jason's eyes bulge out of his head when she asks,lmao!!

[@hoboringmaster8029]

@@lourahkneeri0229 no it’s audio(this is the one), back when they were a mix of pod and live

[@electrojones]

June continues to mystify. How does she dress herself each morning without setting the house on fire?

[@douglassjac]

GemberLICKING

[@Maverick_3427]

Something that wasn’t brought up (I know this episode was years ago) but it was awful in part to JCVD spending 80k a week on blow during filming, he had to be dragged to set and most of the scenes were shot out of order because of this..

[@-Evil-Genius-]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 🎮 Street *Fighter movie stays true to the video game by having minimal plot.* 🍿 Special *guest John Gemberling discusses Street Fighter adaptation on "How Did This Get Made" podcast.* 🌐 Confusion *about characters and plot in Street Fighter movie adaptation.* 🇺🇸 Jean-Claude *Van Damme's character, Guile, is an Air Force colonel leading the fight against Bison.* 💰 Bison's *plan involves kidnapping hostages and demanding a comically large ransom of $2 billion for world domination.* 👬 Blurring *lines between good and evil, themes of the movie explored.* 🤔 Introduction *of various characters quickly in the film, including arms dealers Ryu and Ken.* 🥷 Chun-Li's *role as a street fighter and clarification on Shadaloo being Bison's organization, not a country.* 🎮 Movie *fails as a representation of Street Fighter characters and world.* 🌐 Movie's *world-building lacks coherence and characters are shoehorned into roles.* 📜 Director's *intention was to avoid a generic martial arts film, aiming for a mix of Star Wars, James Bond, and war film.* 🧙‍♂️ Despite *director's claim, supernatural elements are perceived as shoehorned.* 🌏 Lack *of clarity on characters' nationalities and allegiances creates confusion.* ⚖️ Movie's *treatment of characters lacks emotional depth, making the audience indifferent to the crisis.* 🛥️ Boat *ride scene altered due to resistance from Thailand, changing the original air attack plan.* 🎬 Scriptwriter, *Steven E. de Souza, known for successful scripts, experiences a decline in later career.* 🎮 Lack *of faithfulness to the video game's style and characters, with deviations in the storyline and character appearances.* 💔 Ambiguous *love story involving Guile and Charlie, creating confusion about Guile's motivations.* 🌐 Inconsistencies *in language use, with characters suddenly speaking Japanese in a predominantly non-English-speaking setting.* 🔧 Critique *of the movie's graphics, particularly the poorly executed computer graphics and lack of iconic fighting scenes.* 🪄 Unconvincing *and impractical elements in the plot, such as the elaborate elevator system and unrealistic security camera usage.* 🔊 Criticism *of character appearances, including the unnatural hair color choices for Guile and other male characters.* 📉 Overall *disappointment in the movie's departure from the video game's essence and its failure to capture the iconic Street Fighter experience.* 🚫 Lack *of logical and coherent plot development, pointing out the absence of clear stakes and poorly executed character relationships.* 🎭 The *movie is criticized for its nonsensical plot, with repeated emphasis on the lack of coherence and sense in various scenes.* 😵 Expressions *of extreme disappointment and upset feelings towards the movie's choices, especially in terms of visuals, plot development, and character actions.* 🌀 A *mix of admiration and mockery for certain scenes, describing them as crazy, bonkers, insane, and amazing.* 🚁 Specific *critique of the helicopter scene, pointing out its absurdity and contributing to the overall perception of the movie as mental and out of control.* 🤔 The *confusion and frustration expressed regarding the movie's happenings, with repeated questions about what is going on and a sense of disbelief.* 🤐 Criticism *of dialogue, labeling characters as talking like "dildos," and expressing frustration with the lack of logic in their lines.* 🎬 Recognition *and appreciation for the super cut made by Kevin Porter, highlighting its contribution to the discussion on how the movie got made.* 🥋 A *humorous take on the definition of a street fighter, proposing that it's someone who fights outside in the street, adding a lighthearted touch to the discussion.* Made with HARPA AI