The Returned has 12,602 ratings and 2,385 reviews. Faye, la Patata said: I am still at a loss for words. It's amazing how the stories of fictional charac. BREAKING BAD:Season One explodes like a sucker punch to the gut, and is nothing short of mind-blowing. The pilot for this series is a definite 'Must See', and stands. Created by Jon Bokenkamp. With James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Ryan Eggold. A new FBI profiler, Elizabeth Keen, has her entire life uprooted when a. Henshin!Headlines for 2005: 12/17/05: DVD Review ZERO WOMAN: RED HANDCUFFS Ass-Kicking, Eye-Gouging, Bone-Breaking Female Super Cop on R1 DVD! Author: August Ragone. John Ziegler Writes 'Welcome' Column for His New Gig as a 'Mediaite' Columnist. An Extensive Review of the Republican Convention. The Case the 'Joe Paterno Knew. Perry ( Annihilation)Ian Anthony Dale (MKR) and (MKL 1 & 2) Anthony Demarco (Live Tour)Ron Perlman (MKDot. R)Ed Boon (MK- MK: A, voice)Patrick Seitz (MKvs. DCU, MK 2. 01. 1, Mortal Kombat X). Hanzo Hasashi, now known as Scorpion (. He is one of the very few original characters debuting in the first Mortal Kombat arcade game. He holds the distinction, along with Raiden and Sub- Zero (in one form or another), of appearing in every generation of Mortal Kombat games as a playable character. However, Hanzo joined in spite of his father's wishes in order to provide his wife and son with a comfortable life. Despite his malevolent appearance, he is not inherently evil. He joins the forces of evil when promised a means of resurrecting his clan on Earth, or the chance to inflict his wrath against those who butchered them. Scorpion has also (indirectly) assisted the game's protagonists to fulfill these motives. He undertakes actions that benefit the forces of good, albeit in his own gruesome and vigilante manner. His attitude, appearance and self- reliance have all contributed to his popularity. Compared to the purely virtuous . Although he is featured alongside the forces of evil in the opening scene of Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, he remains neutral because of his fierce hatred of Quan Chi. Only his skull remains when in his true form, sometimes ablaze. However, he can fully regain his human appearance if he conquers his own demons. Scorpion's most popular and recognized skill is his famous spear attack, which is used to draw an opponent toward him. This attack will also stun the opponent for a short amount of time. Scorpion will shout, . In the original timeline, when he discovers the Sub- Zero in the second tournament isn't Bi- Han and in fact his more merciful brother, Scorpion vows to protect Kuai Liang instead for killing his kin. In the second timeline, Scorpion truly intended to spare the first Sub- Zero in exchange for the resurrection of his clan, but Quan Chi prevented this. Most notably, in the Mortal Kombat X Comic, it's shown he took in victims and survivors of the Netherrealm War into his iteration of the Shirai Ryu to now protect Earthrealm while also raising Takeda Takahashi. During this time, he treated Takeda like his own son, such as when he comforts Takeda after Fox's death. He kept this appearance from the first MK to MK4 after which he bore two swords on his back and his kunai attached to a rope tied to his belt. He has white eyes with his mask on. Without his mask, his head is a (sometimes flaming) skull. In MK4, he is further distinguished by his skeletal motif, mostly in the mask, with bone- like structures lacing his uniform. As of MKX, he has regained his humanity and human identity, depicted with a goatee and mustache and can switch between his human and familiar spectre- like appearance at will. This design reappears in the Challenge Tower, fighting Kano in the Netherrealm. His costumes incorporate his namesake more and more with each game, especially his latest redesign. The hilts of his swords now resemble the stingers of scorpions, while his shoulder pads and mouthpiece are also molded after scorpions. He quickly left the Lin Kuei and formed the Shirai Ryu clan, the Lin Kuei's main enemies. Scorpion is immune to the element and primarily uses it to confirm the death of his opponents, spewing it from his skull while unmasked. As a spectre, Scorpion is immune to death as his soul is still bound by revenge, allowing him to endlessly chase his targets until they have been silenced. He has the ability to teleport, often used in the form of surprise or ambush attacks,and can open portals to the Netherrealm at will. The scope of Scorpion's powers depend on how long he remains in his abode, the Netherrealm. This proved advantageous when he pursued Quan Chi in the depths of hell, whose magic is diminished by the power and nature of the realm. By doing so, Hanzo becomes more wraith like, surrounded by hellfire, and his powers increase tremendously to the point they can even exceed deities in combat like Raiden. Although powerful, there is a drawback to every time Hanzo uses his powers; if he uses hellfire for too long, he risks being consumed by it, destroying his existence. Along with this, Hanzo's Scorpion persona can overtake him, resulting in him acting less reasonable and more hostile. He has wielded various weapons throughout the tournaments, from axes to the most recent twin Ninjato. His most recurring weapon is the Spear, a kunai attached to a sturdy rope, representing Scorpion's . At times, the spear is empowered with hellfire for more power. Various depictions of the spear had been made before Deadly Alliance. It was shown as a chain tied to a mace in the comics. His spear was a sentient, serpentine creature that spawned from within his hand during the films. He is empowered by the Elder Gods to defeat Onaga in Deception. However, Shujinko slays Onaga before he gets the chance. From MKDA to MKA he only uses one of them as his weapon style, but in MK 2. Scorpion's fighting stance, from the original MK to MK Gold, originates from the martial art of Shaolin Fist; his right arm emulates a . In MKX he is capable of summoning a fire minion to assist him if using the Inferno character variation. He is also capable of hurling fireballs if using the Hellfire character variation. This move often follows the words, . This is Scorpion's famous signature move. In Shaolin Monks, the move could be upgraded so as to be used as a whip- like weapon. It was originally believed that Scorpion's spear was actually a snake- like creature spawned from the palm of his hand when really it was a simple kunai, and it was thrown from his belt as seen in newer games such as Deadly Alliance and Deception (or in the case of MKvs. DCU launched from a small device on the underside of his gauntlet) it is not the snake- like picture as depicted elsewhere. It is most likely based of a Chinese weapon known as the Rope Dart/Sh. Scorpion launches two spears at the same time, both covered in hellfire, and is armoured while launching them. It also executes slightly faster. However, it's not armored like in MK 2. At the moment the spears hit the enemy, it can be enhanced once again to send a surge of flames down the length of the chains, lighting the opponent on fire and stunning them. In Shaolin Monks, the move could be upgraded so as to leave behind a burst of fire when he vanishes. He can also perform it in the air. Also, he has a variation without teleport, going forward to the opponent instead of attacking them in their back. In MK (2. 01. 1) and MKX, the move is known as Teleport. In MKX, it can be faked by making Scorpion teleport back to the edge of the screen or behind his opponent, but without actually making a hit. Also, he will hit the enemy with a kick if it's performed on the ground or a punch if performed in the air. Also, as with his normal Teleport in this game, he will uppercut the enemy with a second kick if it's performed on the ground or a second punch if it's performed in the air. In MKvs. DCU, it is called Hellish Slide and Scorpion trips the opponent simply using the slide motion. In MK (2. 01. 1) and MKX this move is called Takedown. It does more damage, grabs the opponent's legs faster and from a greater distance. In MKX, it also has armor. At close range, the initial flare will light the opponent on fire as well. In MK (2. 01. 1) this moves is called Demon Fire. In both games it has a wider area and does more damage. In MK (2. 01. 1) this move returned as part of one of his combos. He walks over and tramples on their chest, cracking and breaking their ribs. Firstly, he delivers a knee to the jaw, thus breaking it and sending them into the air. Next, he fires one spear into the opponent's abdomen and the second one his opponent's skull, puncturing it. Lastly, he violently pulls back, sending his foe headfirst onto the ground, partially cracking their skull and breaking their neck. Scorpion takes off his mask, revealing a skull face (in MK: SM, MKvs. DCU,MK 2. 01. 1, and MKX, there is fire around the skull), and breathes a long stream of fire at his opponent, burning them alive (usually resulting in Dan Forden saying ! For an unknown reason in Shaolin Monks, it was renamed to Flame, although Forden still says . The fate of the opponent's body has differed in each game. In MK, the opponent was merely reduced to a skeleton instantly which then fell to its knees. In MKII and MK: SM, the opponent would flail their arms in agony for a few moments before exploding. In UMK3, the opponent's skeleton would burn for a few moments before crumbling into a pile of charred bone. By MK4 however, the opponent's flesh would merely burn without removal of skin, muscle or flesh. The victim will run around aimlessly before falling to their knees. In MK 2. 01. 1, the opponent screams in agony as their skin slowly burns off. In MKX, it is a mix between MK 2. MK (the opponent is reduced to a skeleton, but falling over instead of onto their knees). Scorpion can use this in any costume. In MK: SM, this was changed to a backhand followed by Scorpion stabbing the opponent with the kunai, then ripping his or her body across the blade embedded in his or her stomach. Scorpion rips the torso off, then raises it in victory in this version. Moments later, he and his opponent are automatically transported to Scorpion's Lair where numerous of his dead Shirai Ryu clan members rise from the ground to utterly destroy the opponent. The Fatality is presumed to be brutal enough to fade to black as the opponent is beaten before a splat and an intense scream is heard. In the console ports of UMK3, instead of an army of Scorpion clones coming to maul the opponent, the opponent is immolated by no visible means upon arriving the Netherrealm. This was most likely added due to fan complaints that Scorpion received a penguin morph for his Animality instead of his namesake creature, which Sheeva, for some reason, already had. This beautiful piece of art is incredibly well written and. I've read. a few remarks about the pace of the show, saying it is too slow. I. completely disagree, there are so many aspects which get their place in. Because this way you can entirely. Gilligan, kudos to Mr. Cranston and kudos to everyone else. Once universally lauded for his. Malcolm In The Middle, there had yet to be a good vehicle for. He has that rare gift of generating. For those that would be content to label this show a Weeds knock- off. Breaking Bad is a new kind of monster. It touches on. the very same themes, . Like. the mother and daughter team that robbed that bank. But the weed. selling antics of Showtime's hit show is really nothing like . He has a loving wife, a. Cerebal Palsy and another is on the way. He also happens to. From the. antics of the first episode, the show is leading towards a dark place. This is a no nonsense black comedy. For people that love Tarantino or the Coen's, this might be your cup of. And the news, of course. There has been nothing except. The Sopranos and Family Guy in the realm of series that warranted my. Almost everything out there is stupid drivel that insults. Now we have Breaking Bad !!! All I can say is: HOLY S**T !!! This is the best television series I've. I cannot think of anything as of late that. If you. have not seen it, do yourself a HUGE favor and rent the first season so. This show is beautifully written with plot twists coming in. Some of what is shown I. Yeah, this. is a TV series !!! This is one I'm raving. I know, and hope keeps going for a long, long time. Thanks to everyone involved with this genius show !!! The pilot for this series is a definite. This segment begins at such a giddy peak, that you think. Bryon Cranston's. He embodies a man who is. His solace and. validation in middle- class morality and virtuous conduct is long gone. Some of those qualities are. MALCOLM, BREAKING is the blackest of black. When I first heard about it, the reviews I read compared it. Coen Brothers' dark crime comedy FARGO. Then in the midst of all this, Walter makes a shocking discovery: he. Facing the very real possibility of leaving his family. Walter suddenly has a revelation, thanks. DEA - he decides to become a crystal meth dealer. Okay, so while you're letting your brain take that all in, you also. Emmy recognition, whether he intended. That is just how good Cranston is as Walter. In fact, he's. every bit as good as Michael C. Hall's Dexter Morgan, James. Gandolfini's Tony Soprano or Harold Perrineau's criminally. Augustus Hill. And he's backed by an amazing. Dean Norris as the brother- in- law). You can tell from the word 'go' that writer/producer/director Vince. Gilligan (former head writer/exec producer on THE X FILES) has been. So MAD MEN will need to move over and make some. BREAKING BAD isn't the kind of series to . This is sharp, biting, satirical. Cranston's. dead- on portrayal of a MAN on the edge of a nervous breakdown (well. A caveat for would- be viewers, though, and a very ironic one at that. AMC has applied its ham- fisted method of editing its movies to this. LAST place you. want to see it. The best thing to do is to check out the premiere. AMC, then hustle on over to. Tunes and download it so you can watch it again. Some very important. There is a lot more. So as you watch, keep that in mind. And after you are done marveling at this magnificent character study. I did, whether Bryan. Cranston will bother preparing a speech for next year's Emmys. I sure. hope he does.. BREAKING BAD, he'll need it. Ever. We start out with one main character, Walter White (played by Bryan. Cranston), who is struggling to make ends meet working both as a high. Then he gets. diagnosed with cancer. Then he breaks bad. Teaming up with an unlikely sidekick, Jesse Pinkman (played by Aaron. Paul), who is the immature . We have some very dark characters, and a lot. The creator, writers, directors and actors have paid attention to every. Because of this attention to detail there is something for. Every thinking brain will immediately be. Albuquerque, you will find. Get on your couch now and start watching . Definitely not for everyone but finally something. I personally like the fact they pull no punches. I find myself pausing. I am so intrigued by this hard core street wise. This one really. hits home and gives a true behind the scenes look at what most would. I'm not condoning the contents of the story, and. I don't think the show is either, there is no glamor in what these boys. How the denial and desperation that can occur to the common working. This is pretty dam. Fallen (Michel Douglas) but with up to date street smarts nd a. The characters don't over exaggerate their roles and the story line. Just true to life screwed up events that. I think they did their research on. I hope we get more than a second and third season out of this great. From the writing and production sets to the. I've seen a few. good series lost to the wrong decision makers, hope this one doesn't. Fire. Fly)Chuckbytes. To say this program has great writing is an understatement. BB has the. best writing I have ever had the pleasure of listing & reading (I. The acting is top notch by Cranston. Unfortunately, it feels like. Anna Gunn (Skyler) is the weak link. It is hard to know if the Gilligan. I prefer to think that the writing is. Skyler for some reason, and that we will get to. The dialogue is. absolutely brilliant for the most part – it almost always rings true. The story is brutal and. I have to opt for a 1. Dexter which I've been. BB. Breaking Bad may not depict reality the way. Generation Kill' or 'The Wire' did - but then it's not about that. From an artistic point of view - performances, writing. Breaking Bad' just wants to. The show plays like the daydream fantasy of any underachieving. I. mean: who wouldn't want to be a meth- kingpin for a little while?). One could almost say that. Heisenberg' is Walter White's 'Tyler Durden'(for those who don't get. Fight Club' - you won't regret it). For pure entertainment value, this is simply the best show I've ever. Every single one of the main characters has already reached the. Most fun I've. ever had watching a TV- show and an instant classic. Favorite films: http: //www. IMDb. com/list/mkj. OKvql. SBs/Lesser- known Masterpieces: http: //www. Favorite Low- Budget and B- Movies: http: //www. Favorite TV- Shows reviewed: http: //www. What an awesome change of pace for Bryan Cranston, who is best known. Homer Simpson like dad from Malcom In. The Middle(2. 00. But this character is not goofy or dimwitted. On the verge of his. He begins having a mid life crisis, to make. But not wanting to. You don't like. what Walter is doing, but at the same time you try to understand why he. I like watching the transformation he is going through. Mr. Chips turning into Michael Douglas from Falling Down(1. Cranstons performance in the show is memorable, and at. And he and Aaron Paul play off each other. I hope it will last a little while.
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