Chun-Li/"Street Fighter" Movie Combo
In the early-to-mid '90s, I ruled the local arcade scene. With dark sunglasses and gloves with the fingers cut off, my chronic forehead acne barely visible by the glow of the machines, I held this kingdom (Pizza Kingdom: Home of the Henry the XVI-Incher) as my own. And as I was their king, I had chosen a queen. With actual girls largely uninterested in my arcade standing, "Street Fighter II" sat beside me at the throne. Now, just as I return to Pizza Kingdom every few weeks, desperately hoping someone remembers my former glory, Hyde Park Entertainment and Capcom are praying someone will remember the popularity of "Street Fighter" as the two begin working on a new film focusing on the Chun-Li character, now best known as the subject of illustrated pornography.
Looking back at the character, I will always remember the fighting goddess's quick combinations that led many friends to say, "Would you stop doing that lightning kick bullshit? You're so f***ing cheap," and I can't help but get excited about this. Unfortunately, I also remember the 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme movie, which ranks low even in the Van Damme library, and I continue getting ready for my weekly trip to Pizza Kingdom.