#yu shu lien

[swdefcult]

[sarabethsilver]

An absolutely perfect film with a whole cast of perfect characters, but I'll start here.

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Every single thing about this film is beautiful, but Shu Lien is my favorite. She's a fierce warrior, but she's not fearless. She's incredibly strong, but she's also achingly tender and full of longing.

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She flies across the screen in countless, breathtaking fight scenes. But my favorite moments with her are the subtle ones. She communicates a hundred emotions with a single glance, her eyes conveying what she can't say. Michelle Yeoh is a treasure.

[chernobog13]

Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh) and Yu Jiaolong, aka Jen (Zhang Zhiyi), battle in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000).

I saw this film opening weekend at a large theatre in Los Angeles that was packed (Keanu Reeves snuck into the audience that night). The crowd, which was more the typical art house/film festival audience than kung fu/wuxia fans, went absolutely nuts after this scene.

[hug-kiss-marry-kill]

[intensities-in-ten-cities]

Yu Shu Lien. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. 2000. Michelle Yeoh.

[newengland-alligator]

So I was looking through the Assassin's Creed wiki, as one does, and noticed this interesting little nugget of info placed under Eivor's profile

Apparently Eivor has a descendant now? And this is all the info Ubi put out for her.

She's a character from the upcoming Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game!

[filmjunky-99]

h a p p y b i r t h d a y

Michelle Yeoh PSM

6 August 1962

🎈🎈🎈

[pic: yeoh as yu shu lien, crouching tiger, hidden dragon, 2000]

[fyeahcompetentwomen]

Yu Shu Lien vs. Melinda May

Remember: don't vote on "who would win in a fight", but on "who, when given a task that fits her skillset and talents, would do that task better: more comprehensively, faster, with more pizzazz, with less collateral, etc."

Endorsements! "What is she good at?"

Yu Shu Lien, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Accomplished businesswoman and proficient fighter in a world lead by men Yu Shu Lien lives a life as close to independent as possible. The only one who was able to defeat Jen Yu wielding the Green Destiny besides the sword's owiginal owner, Li Mu Bai.

Melinda May, Marvel: She is a SHIELD specialist, she is a fighter, she even trains superheroes! *-*

[linghxr]

Chinese surnames that are more common in Taiwan

Recently I realized that I’ve met a lot of people with the surname Hung but virtually no Hongs. Hung is a romanization of 洪 used in Taiwan (it's Hong in pinyin). So why have I met so many Hungs but not many Hongs? It turns out that in Taiwan, 洪 is the 14th* most common surname, but in Mainland China it’s way down at 107th**!

After learning this, I realized that 洪 is not the only surname for which I've noticed this imbalance. Using rankings I found online, I calculated the differences in ranking and also the "quotient" (rank in Mainland divided by rank in Taiwan) for over 200 surnames.

This list consists of surnames "significantly" more common in Taiwan ("significant" means quotient > 2). I’m focusing on surnames for which my personal observations line up with the numbers. The rest of the surnames meeting the criteria are under the cut.

List order: By rank in Taiwan, from most to least common List format: 简体字 | 繁體字 pinyin (Taiwanese-style romanization)

蔡 Cài (Tsai) Taiwan rank: 9 Mainland rank: 44 Difference: 35 Quotient: 4.888888889

洪 Hóng (Hung) Taiwan rank: 14 Mainland rank: 107 Difference: 93 Quotient: 7.642857143

邱 Qiū (Chiu) Taiwan rank: 16 Mainland rank: 77 Difference: 61 Quotient: 4.8125

曾 Zēng (Tseng) Taiwan rank: 17 Mainland rank: 38 Difference: 21 Quotient: 2.235294118

廖 Liào Taiwan rank: 18 Mainland rank: 66 Difference: 48 Quotient: 3.666666667

赖 | 賴 Lài Taiwan rank: 19 Mainland rank: 98 Difference: 79 Quotient: 5.157894737

叶 | 葉 Yè (Yeh) Taiwan rank: 22 Mainland rank: 49 Difference: 27 Quotient: 2.227272727

庄 | 莊 Zhuāng (Chuang) Taiwan rank: 24 Mainland rank: 138 Difference: 114 Quotient: 5.75

江 Jiāng (Chiang) Taiwan rank: 26 Mainland rank: 79 Difference: 53 Quotient: 3.038461538

简 | 簡 Jiǎn (Chien) Taiwan rank: 32 Mainland rank: 224 Difference: 192 Quotient: 7

游 Yóu (Yu) Taiwan rank: 35 Mainland rank: 166 Difference: 131 Quotient: 4.742857143

詹 Zhān (Chan) Taiwan rank: 37 Mainland rank: 152 Difference: 115 Quotient: 4.108108108

施 Shī (Shih) Taiwan rank: 39 Mainland rank: 105 Difference: 66 Quotient: 2.692307692

颜 | 顏 Yán (Yen) Taiwan rank: 45 Mainland rank: 110 Difference: 65 Quotient: 2.444444444

柯 Kē (Ko) Taiwan rank: 46 Mainland rank: 188 Difference: 142 Quotient: 4.086956522

卓 Zhuó (Chuo or Cho) Taiwan rank: 61 Mainland rank: 256 Difference: 195 Quotient: 4.196721311

Additional surnames meeting the criteria: The first 4 surnames are so common everywhere that I haven't observed an asymmetry. Thus, they are listed down here.

陈 | 陳 Chén Taiwan rank: 1 Mainland rank: 5 Difference: 4 Quotient: 5

林 Lín Taiwan rank: 2 Mainland rank: 16 Difference: 14 Quotient: 8

黄 | 黃 Huáng Taiwan rank: 3 Mainland rank: 8 Difference: 5 Quotient: 2.666666667

许 | 許 Xǔ (Hsu or Shu) Taiwan rank: 11 Mainland rank: 35 Difference: 24 Quotient: 3.181818182

翁 Wēng Taiwan rank: 47 Mainland rank: 177 Difference: 130 Quotient: 3.765957447

阮 Ruǎn (Juan) Taiwan rank: 62 Mainland rank: 189 Difference: 127 Quotient: 3.048387097

蓝 | 藍 Lán Taiwan rank: 67 Mainland rank: 260 Difference: 193 Quotient: 3.880597015

古 Gǔ (Ku) Taiwan rank: 70 Mainland rank: 208 Difference: 138 Quotient: 2.971428571

纪 | 紀 Jǐ or Jì (Chi) Taiwan rank: 71 Mainland rank: 157 Difference: 86 Quotient: 2.211267606

连 | 連 Lián (Lien) Taiwan rank: 73 Mainland rank: 239 Difference: 166 Quotient: 3.273972603

欧 | 歐 Ōu Taiwan rank: 75 Mainland rank: 161 Difference: 86 Quotient: 2.146666667

巫 Wū Taiwan rank: 86 Mainland rank: 283 Difference: 197 Quotient: 3.290697674

官 Guān (Kuan) Taiwan rank: 116 Mainland rank: 274 Difference: 158 Quotient: 2.362068966

Sources: *As of 2018, via 台湾姓氏 (Wikipedia) **As of 2020, via 2020年最新百家姓氏排名，快来看看你排第几？ (Sohu)

See similar posts: Chinese surname ranking analysis A guide to Taiwanese name romanization

[trillscienceofficer]

The thing about Jake/Ezri is that... I get the feeling that most people look at this ship, and I would gladly accept a correction here, as a way for both of them to have some more 'age appropriate' romantic relationships, which both characters egregiously lack in the show. Which don't get me wrong, is not a bad impulse! (sidenote, I actually think this lack is especially glaring for Jake more than it is for Ezri—I don't miss the couple of episodes where he was apparently dating a woman in her 20s as a teen, as others have pointed out that was a storyline that stank of racist assumptions on the lives of Black boys from a mile off)

But I personally find it difficult to see Ezri/Jake as this, idk, cute 'ideal' pairing, and to me it's more interesting to consider any romantic feelings as... something they're very much not supposed to have for each other.

See, I love the idea of Ezri being the first iteration of Dax that Jake can truly see as his equal, and the way they seem to get along immediately in "Shadows and Symbols", how this represents something unprecedented for both of them even if they just met. They see each other as being more similar than different, and worried in similar ways by Benjamin's behavior. I think that's a really interesting foundation for a relationship.

The obvious rub is that Ezri, despite her nominal age, remembers watching Jake growing up practically from the moment he was born, not to mention having known Benjamin since he was an Ensign. That can't not be awkward as hell. And on Jake's side, Benjamin explicitly telling Jake to not 'even think about it' when he says she's cute at the end of "Afterimage".

So what happens when two young people in their early twenties are drawn to each other but there's this whole mountain of history between them that neither has exactly chosen for themselves? What happens after the ending of DS9, when they all believe Benjamin is gone, and what remains is grief, Jake's devotion to (the memory of) his father and Ezri's decades-long friendship with someone who has meant so much to her and her two previous hosts, no matter Ezri's complex thoughts on the topic of her joining? What happens to them both when the other is just the closest thing to the person they've both lost, but said person definitely would have mixed feelings about the two of them getting closer that way?

(I'm always reminded of "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon" here, where honoring the memory of someone they both lost is keeping protagonists Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien apart despite the obvious fondness they have for each other, something that developed between them as a result of said loss.)

I just think there's huge potential for very fucked up feelings and bad ways of dealing with grief, as slow-burn will-they won't-they madness, with Jake/Ezri and honestly this is the angle that compels me the most about this pairing.

[swdefcult]

[captain-apostrophe]

pick my favourite woman character!

tagging myself courtesy of @piyo-13! and tagging @megalodont and idk the standard anybody who sees this and wants to play, I want to know who your favs are!

[mintjuliee]

Michelle Yeoh as Yu Shu Lien / Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) Dir. Ang Lee

Experiments in learning how to paint,

take three.

[world-cinema-research]

Week 7 Blog Essay: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) and the Comparison to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

(TWO FILM ESSAY)

By Jensen Boles

In the year of 1974, Tobe Hooper directed The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. He was also known for directing films such as Eggshells (1969), Poltergeist (1982), as well as the sequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986).

Above is the original theatrical trailer for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Tobe Hooper's casting choice for this film mainly consists of unknown actors consisting of Gunnar Hansen, Marylin Burns, Edwin Neal, Paul A. Partain and Jim Seidow. While these actors were unknown at the time, they did eventually gain some recognition from horror fans, thanks to this film. Gunnar Hansen who played Leatherface in the film, even stated in an interview "Yes. And in fact, once Chainsaw came out, I started getting asked to be in films."

The story of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is set in the same year the film came out, being 1974. The story of this film follows five friends who head to rural Texas to visit the gravesite of one of their grandfathers which has been desecrated. While on their way they stumble upon a psychopathic hitchhiker and an abandoned house that's home to a chainsaw wielding, cannibalistic psycho, named Leatherface along with the rest of his family who are also psychopaths and cannibals who are also known for tormenting their victims.

The film was known for having a low production budget consisting of only $140,000 and having a cast of mainly unknown actors as mentioned above. However the film made $26,572,161 for the worldwide box office. The film was also known for being really controversial due to its excessive violence and disturbing content which got the film banned in the UK for 25 years. The film was also inspired by the real life serial killer known as Ed Gein.

Despite the film's low budget and controversy at the time, the film was still praised by fans as well as a few critics such as Roger Ebert who stated "It’s also without any apparent purpose, unless the creation of disgust and fright is a purpose. And yet in its own way, the movie is some kind of weird, off-the-wall achievement. I can’t imagine why anyone would want to make a movie like this, and yet it’s well-made, well-acted, and all too effective." Roger Ebert was stating that despite the unconventional elements along with the film's low budget and controversy, the film was still effective and enjoyable in the horror genre.

Moving onto my second film of the week, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which was released in the year 2000 and has a totally different plot which is set in 19th century Qing Dynasty, China and involves a young Chinese warrior named Jen Yu (Zhang Ziyi) who steals a sword from a famous swordsman named Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun Fat). Li Mu Bai was originally going to give his sword to a young female warrior, Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh) before it was stolen by Jen. Yu Shu-Lien, then gives chase to Jen and along the way, she encounters bitter loose ends, fervent passions, and an unconquerable desire for freedom.

Above is a still frame from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon that consists of Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh) about to battle Jen Yu (Zhang Ziyi) in the most iconic scene from the movie.

In comparison to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon had a larger production budget consisting of $15,000,000 and made $213,966,221 worldwide. The film has also won an Academy Award for best cinematography as well as a Saturn Award for best Action/Adventure film.

The film has also garnered praise by fans and critics alike. Peter Bradshaw from The Guardian said "In the old-fashioned entertainment that it delivers, and in its inspired combination of seriousness and playfulness, Crouching Tiger is already assuming the lineaments of a classic." I think Peter Bradshaw makes a good point because the film is still considered a classic to this day and the cinematography still holds up today as well.

All in all, both of these films are totally different from one another because of the different budgets, the different setting, and the different style of films. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre had a lower budget and was set in Texas in the year of 1974, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon however, had a higher budget and was a period piece set in 19th century China. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was also a horror film which had gained some controversy over the years, while Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was based off of a Chinese novel and had won awards for best cinematography and for best action film. Even the actors for both films are considered different, while The Texas Chainsaw Massacre had unknown actors at the time, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon had a few well known actors, yet some of the actors weren’t known well amongst certain audiences.

[godsofhumanity]

while i've been inactive, i've been tagged in LOADS of tag chains, especially by the lovely @15pantheons, so i've decided to just respond to everything in one big post.

Feb 20, 2024: 4x fictional characters you relate to + let someone assume something about it. btw, @15pantheons, ur combination of rapunzel + a frog + a classical painting depicting a scene i can't quite place + alice from twilight makes me assume that ur a kind, gentle soul with a penchant for nice, pure-hearted characters <3

i relate to shaggy and cronus because i, too, have a huge appetite. i relate to seraphim because sometimes i feel evil. i relate to ash because sometimes i just want to live my life in peace and then shit happens and i have to take responsibility for it even though i don't want to.

<- idk what happened to the formatting.

Feb 26, 2024: do THIS personality quiz and list the first 20 characters:

Carmela Soprano (The Sopranos): 80%

Sansa Stark (Game of Thrones): 79%

Claire Standish (The Breakfast Club): 79%

Rarity (My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic): 79%

Mamá Imelda (Coco): 79%

Fleur Delacour (Harry Potter): 78%

Monica Geller (Friends): 78%

Dana Barrett (Ghostbusters): 78%

Lila Crane (Psycho): 78%

Yu Shu Lien (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon): 78%

Rose Weissman (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel): 78%

Tahani Al-Jamil (The Good Place): 77%

Tess Ocean (Ocean's 11): 77%

Legolas (Lord of the Rings): 76%

Michel Gerard (Gilmore Girls): 76%

Penelope (The Odyssey): 76%

Amy Sosa (Superstore): 76%

Mitchell Pritchett (Modern Family): 76%

Diana Barrigan (White Collar): 76%

Amanda LaRusso (Cobra Kai): 76%

unrelated but this i had the Rarity MLP when i was little and she was my favourite so it's funny to see her on this list. also W for dana and legolas being on this list. sickk

3. March 4, 2024: list the song you LAST listened to, a song stuck in your head, and your favourite song:

last song: notorious // duran duran | song stuck: little fighter // white lion | favourite song: still loving you // scorpions

4. March 10, 2024: type "my gender is" on your phone and let your phone finish the sentence

"my gender is a woman" which is correct!

5. March 25, 2024: picrew maker :)

6. April 4, 2024: picrew maker 2

7. April 4, 2024: uquiz AND picrew maker 3

8. April 4, 2024: two out-of-context images saved on your camera roll

9. April 4, 2024: find your "cosmo persona"

10. April 4, 2024: 3x random facts about yourself

a) i'm a fifth-year engineering student, b) i hate my degree, c) my hobby and, arguably, greatest skill is sleeping and napping

11. April 7, 2024: uquiz for what sad planet analogy u are

12. April 7, 2024: make an evil picrew 4 of yourself

13. April 7, 2024: another picrew.

aaannd done!!

i'll tag basically anyone who sees any of these and would like to do them.. thank u very much for tagging me Lily <3 i'm sorry i didn't reply sooner :(

[mostlygibberish]

I liked the part with the teacup.

A beautiful movie, both in terms of the visual presentation and its touching, dramatic narrative. Gorgeous cinematography, excellent set design and costuming, and remarkable practical effects. The choreography of every fight scene was as intricate as it was meticulously performed. All set to a consistently great score, from epic orchestral pieces to driving percussion that intensified the action scenes.

Fantastic performances from the entire cast, especially in the romantic moments. The repressed love between Yu Shu Lien (Michelle Yeoh) and Li Mu Bai (Chow Yun-fat) was truly heartbreaking to watch unfold, while the flashback covering Jen (Zhang Ziyi) and Lo's (Chang Chen) meeting was unbelievably passionate. Has there ever been a better meet cute put to film than their hand-to-hand battle across a desert wasteland?

A truly incredible movie.