I started watching Dynasty over a year ago, but I'd just watch one episode here or there and didn't really get into it like I thought I would. That is, until today, when I watched an episode with the first of the famous "cat fights" between Linda Evans's and Joan Collins's characters. I had read that Linda really enjoyed stage fighting and stunts, and really threw herself into them 100%, and I can see that it wasn't an exaggeration. I think that's what makes them look so real; if I didn't know better I'd swear they were really going at it hammer and tongs. Bonus: several very clear shots of Joan Collins's underpants. I can confidently say that now I'm hooked. I'd pit Krystle Carrington against the Gorn any day.
The Practical Side Sword manufactured by Paul Chen uses the same hilt as the sharp version from Hanwei (SH2203), but carries a sparring blade designed for safety. Side sword sparring, in both sword and buckler and sword and dagger modes is becoming increasingly popular with many proponents among the ranks of the various Renaissance societies.
I’ve been struggling to phrase the sentiment behind these photos, aside from the fact that my friend is amazing and super fun to shoot with.
It wasn’t until doing this shoot, followed by watching Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, that it hit me just how similar dance and stage combat are. Stage combat is a partnered dance with violence. A partnered dance can also evoke a fight, can evoke violence. And I’ve found that both give me gender euphoria that I can’t even begin to describe.
I’ve never felt totally comfortable in my body (too many issues to thank for that). I’m getting there, slowly but surely I’m getting there. Just have to keep reminding myself that every body is a dance body- yes Aralez that includes bodies that aren’t feminine and super skinny, that includes bodies that dance primarily through combat and bodies that fight through dance, and definitely includes trans bodies.
Two very intriguing takes on the Bond/Xenia interactions of Goldeneye, the key influence undeniably being the sauna. Always exciting to see how the character and scene resonates with people.
so y’know, not about Chemistry, but you’re a fencer, have you ever done stage combat stuff?
I’m doing a production of Three Musketeers right now and I’m just curious
Great question! I actually have not. I know of a stage combat group in town, but I’ve never been able to be a part of it properly. I’ve just always been a little too busy to invest the time into consistent training and rehearsal. I definitely want to try though.
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