What the World...Needs Now...Is More...Sky Pirates

The campiness and self-aware melodrama of the style is utterly delightful when paired with the acting calibre of leads Platt & Lowenthall and modern action soundbytes sprinkled in just the right doses. Platt is especially spectacular as the star and reminiscent of Gina Torres' Zoe (Firefly).

Directing & editing decisions in terms of cuts and transitions are satisfying & imaginative in transitions between location. Pulling off combat action in a (mostly) silent film is a tall order; like turning Mission Impossible into a haiku, and yet they pulled it off.

It's amazing that John de Lancie is in this and makes us love him all the more for going with heroic passion projects. And fortunately for all of us, it's available on Monkey Kingdom Productions' Youtube channel for free viewing, at the time of this writing.

The action genre features fast-paced, thrilling, and intense sequences of physical feats, combat, and excitement. The characters of these stories are involved in daring and often dangerous situations, requiring them to rely on their physical prowess, skills, and quick thinking to overcome challenges and adversaries.

The adventure genre features exciting journeys, quests, or expeditions undertaken by characters who often face challenges, obstacles, and risks in pursuit of a goal. Adventures can take place in a wide range of settings, from exotic and fantastical locations to historical or even everyday environments.

The fantasy genre features imaginative and often magical worlds, characters, and events. It explores realms beyond the boundaries of reality, featuring elements such as magic, mythical creatures, supernatural powers, and fantastical settings. These stories can take place in entirely fictional worlds or blend fantastical elements with real-world settings.

Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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Victorian adventurer Topsy McGee must commandeer an airship in order to chase the pirates who have captured her husband.

John de Lancie, Yuri Lowenthal, and Tara Platt in Topsy McGee vs. The Sky Pirates (2014)

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