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Cassie Fucking Cage ([personal profile] nutkrusher) wrote in [community profile] voidtreckerexpress2020-08-07 02:34 pm

[Open] Movie Night: Ninja Mime

Who: Cassie Cage and YOU (or you and somebody else, but Cassie is your host for the evening)
Where: Cinema carriage
When: 19 Grasshopper
What: A screening of Johnny Cage's 90s classic, Ninja Mime





SNACKS AND PREPARATIONS


Cassie will be making preparations for tonight well before the film starts, making good use of the popcorn machine, as well as some of the juice stocks from the kitchen. Every other guest is free to bring their own snacks as well. She'll be available for any questions regarding the oeuvre of one Mr. Johnny Cage, or whatever else you might want to talk to her about.

Alternately, you could just hang out and chat about whatever.


THE FILM


It's a tale as old as time. Boy becomes ninja, ninja clan loses sacred idol that has served as its emblem for hundreds of years, ninja clan tasks boy to retrieve sacred idol, boy finds idol, boy leads rival ninja clan on chase through New York City, boy loses idol in rooftop scuffle, idol finds its way to an antique shop owned by a foxy single mother with an adorably precocious child, boy goes undercover at the mime college next door to hide from his rival clan while he attempts to discreetly retrieve the idol from the foxy antique-shop-owning single mother he might be falling for.

You know, standard stuff. But what'll really keep you riveted is the revolutionary choreography, in which the twin arts of mime and ninjutsu are combined to create new unstoppable techniques. In the hands of a ninja, an invisible rope is a deadly weapon. It also makes for some solid sight gags. Johnny has clearly studied his Jackie Chan.

Also a highlight is the demanding and temperamental head instructor of the mime college, played with aplomb by a beloved character actor. Only such a master as this could truly unlock Johnny's full potential as a ninja. But having tasted the art of mime (as well as having tasted the friendly and attractive antique shop owner), will our hero even want to go back to his previous life?

Or shall he remain...a Ninja Mime?

Your character may react to these proceedings as they see fit.

[OOC: You can make something up that fits the general description I've given if you like.]


THAT'S A WRAP


Ever the gracious host, Cassie will be sticking around for cleanup and any after-film carousing that may take place. Help her out if you feel like it, or continue to converse with your friends.

laurefindil: (Very glow)

Too bad none of the trainers here have a Mr Mime

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-08-07 10:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Glorfindel stepped into the carriage while Cassie was still setting up and simply set a tray of fresh pastries and mini carrot cakes on the table.

"Out of curiosity, did your father study mime, or was this simply acting," he asked with a definite twinkle in his eye.
laurefindil: (Very glow)

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-08-07 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, I look forward to seeing it," he assured her. "Mind if I sit near you in case I have questions?"
blue_ice: (spotlights)

[personal profile] blue_ice 2020-08-08 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
"Ninja techniques are traditionally stealth-based, and miming is silent. It's not the worst fusion idea I've ever heard..."

And here's Kaiba, plopping himself in a chair near the back.

"But the choreography would likely create empty space that would be hard for the audience to follow at the speed of a fight."

He's skeptical, big time.
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (i wouldn't do)

the film

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-08-08 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
This is one of the worst things Della has ever seen.

She loves it.

"Oh, man! I can't believe the 'lock in an invisible prison' gag worked! I may not hate mimes anymore."
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-08-08 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ninjas do make everything better." Della agreed sagely. "A huge pain to get out of the roof rafters, but otherwise..."
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[personal profile] blue_ice 2020-08-09 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
Kaiba nods as he settles in. Whatever else happens...it at least won't be like anything he's seen before. Whether that's a good or bad thing remains to be seen.

It starts, and he leans forward just a bit, as if that will help him see. The action is quick and easy to miss, but sure enough, the guards start to fall one by one. It's incredible how easily they're herded.

"Mm. Must've been challenging for his supporting cast as well. But he's...really something."
laurefindil: (Very glow)

Re: Film Reaction - Open to Glorfindel (or anyone else)

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-08-09 07:19 am (UTC)(link)
"No, I think that tall woman's guess of 'your hat is on fire' is completely understandable considering the motions he is making."

"Did they actually try some of these out on unsuspecting people to get those reactions?"
adregem: (look forward to tomorrow.)

Film Viewing Proper - (Tidus) + OTA

[personal profile] adregem 2020-08-09 11:58 am (UTC)(link)
Movies and toys - two of Roland's passions growing up, before all the mess of his world ever came to his periphery. He admits he should be frequenting the cinema car more often, and it's not like he doesn't know there are tons of movies for him to enjoy anyway. He just hasn't found the time, and if he was going to watch a movie in an interdimensional train of his wildest dreams, he was going to do it with a free schedule and all the time in the world.

Which is why, now, he's positively vibrating with excitement when Tidus told him about a new title to watch...or, as much as Roland can show outwardly. He looks excited at the very least, openly smiling, the title alone piquing his interest like crazy. "Ninja Mime, eh? I've watched a lot of movies about ninjas, but with mimes? Heh. Are you getting the popcorn? Is this a movie with a sequel? Is it a series? Let's get good seats!"
blitzcheer: (hand onnnn HIP!!!!)

is tidus

[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-08-09 01:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Someone needs to handle their time better, for a guy who likes to be all Proper and Businessman or whatever else you want to pin on him.

A good thing Roland has Tidus around to make sure he checks out the fun things in life, as limited as they have anything under that definition on this long (long, long, long) train ride, and that doesn't get old quick. But Tidus has been itching to sit down and see one of Cassie's old man's movies himself, so he invites along anyone he thinks would be into it, and those who just need to chill out. Like Roland!

Roland, who's getting Tidus cross-armed, a bewildered smirk on his face as he faces away from the popcorn machine he was aiming to head for.

"Roland, I've got a question. Have you always looked that young?"

A very important question.
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[personal profile] flatteries 2020-08-09 03:21 pm (UTC)(link)
You can just hear Inigo approaching from the distance. It's like the stampede in from The Lion King, only less impressive since it's only one guy-- but Inigo is still most certainly dashing straight towards the other two as he runs into the cinema carriage.

"Tiduuus! Rolaaand!"

Someone is excited to see them, apparently. At least he - thankfully? - is withholding himself from jumping onto either of them or clinging to them in greeting. There's a big smile plastered onto his face all the same though.

"I'm so--" He pauses, like the question he overheard Tidus ask just now only reaches his brain halfway through Inigo speaking up himself. ".. Wait, young? What?"
adregem: (did you just use a twig?)

roland - tidus - inigo for this sub-thread!

[personal profile] adregem 2020-08-09 05:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow, here we go again Tidus!! Roland just shoots him his patented, well-practiced wry Look, which he only seems to reveal when Tidus pokes fun at him again. He doesn't really mind - in fact, it gives him comfort knowing he can be fully truthful with someone this way - but every single time!

He replies with crossed arms as Inigo bounds towards them, rounding off their little movie-night crew. "You're killing me here, Tidus." He shakes his head, facing the duo fully now, flashing a fond smile at Inigo who catches the tail end of Tidus's jab. And he was just about ready to get popcorn too. Can't have a movie without munching on snacks, after all! So casual is his train of thought that Inigo's question doesn't warrant anything too big or dramatic. He puts his hands inside the pocket of his hoodie, sniffing the air for freshly popped kernels of goodness...

"Of course not always, I grew out of my twenties at some point." He shrugs lightly, expression relaxed. "You two are lucky that you've got the actual energy to spare, doing what we do on this train. I've only got magic to thank, and here's to hoping that doesn't go away any time soon. So take care of yourselves, okay? Get some sleep. Full eight hours if you can."

Should he get butter or is there a different flavor...?
Edited 2020-08-09 17:13 (UTC)
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[personal profile] blitzcheer 2020-08-09 05:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Tidus meets the accusation of death with an innocent face of 'What?', smiling and with his arms coming up in a shrug--though the telling sounds of an inbounding Inigo does get him to sidestep, pointing his back to the wall.

"Roland's eighty," Tidus replies casually with a quick look at Inigo to give his response, then back to Roland. "So it's just magic, huh? I was wondering, 'cause you act like such a kid when it comes to anything fun! You're like a five year old with all the questions, you know? Is it a series? Is there popcorn?"

Listen to the heavy drag of that end word. There's nothing Tidus loves more than getting away with such sass. Why couldn't have Auron been more like this? Life in Zanarkand would have been so much more fun. And it's not like he's being untruthful--the guy was the exact same when it came to the computer game!
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-08-09 05:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"Absolutely." Della agreed, holding up a hand for a fist bump. "And at least with one, you can get some shurkiens for a neat collection."
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[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-08-09 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
She glanced over, interested in any stories worth sharing. "Are they here, or are you talking about stuff from back home?"

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