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GIRLFIGHT (2000) — friday night fights at the movies!
September 23rd, 2011 by Mr. C
Director: Karyn Kusama Stars: Michelle Rodriguez, Ray Santiago, Santiago Douglas, Jaime Tirelli, Genre: boxing drama This film is on my top 10 favorite boxing movies of all time. It offers a look at a raw, gritty, and unglamorous look at boxing under the covers without all of the hollywood bon bons. Girlfight is Michelle Rodriguez’s […]
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Hong Kong TVB’s reality show: KUNG FU STAR
September 21st, 2011 by Mr. C
A reality show/competition in Hong Kong to search for the next new Kung Fu movie star cropped up on the TVB Channel last month! The show’s name is roughly translated as “Kung Fu’s new star” or “Kung Fu Supernova”. I’ve only watched the first episode and it was pretty darn entertaining! Some old school judges […]
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True Legend (2010) screening at Museum of the Moving Image + Rock Steady Crew
September 19th, 2011 by Mr. C
Director: Yuen Woo Ping Stars: Vincent Zhao, Zhou Xun, Jay Chou, Michelle Yeoh, Andy On, David Carradine, Gordon Liu, Cung Le Genre: Qing dynasty period piece, kung fu action True Legend was shown at the Museum of the Moving Image as part of the Fist and Sword programming hosted by Warrington Hudlin. Following the screening, […]
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STREETS OF GOLD (1986) — Friday night fights at the movies!
September 16th, 2011 by Mr. C
Director: Joe Roth Stars: Wesley Snipes, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Adrian Pasdar Genre: Boxing, Drama Streets of Gold is one of my favorite boxing movies of all time. It’s obviously not a filmmaking masterpiece in any sense of the word, but I really enjoyed the gritty nature of the story along with the characters of the […]
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REQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHT (1962) — friday night fights at the movies!
September 9th, 2011 by Mr. C
Director: Ralph Nelson Stars: Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris Genre: boxing drama This movie had a heavy hitting hollywood cast and they would prove to not disappoint! The story revolves around an aging pro heavyweight boxer, Mountain Rivera (Anthony Quinn) and his supporting team in the ring: manager-Maish (Jackie Gleason) & trainer-Army […]
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The Great Buster Keaton
September 8th, 2011 by Mr. C
The Film Forum in NYC ran all day screenings of Buster Keaton silent films on labor day monday so you know I had to get out to see at least a few of his gems! What really added to the appeal of this event was the live piano accompaniment by Steve Sterner on all of […]
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Resurrect Dead
September 6th, 2011 by chocko
Director: Jon Foy Stars: Justin Duerr, Colin Smith and Steve Weinik Genre: Documentary This is not a zombie movie! Resurrect Dead The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles is a documentary about the Toynbee Tiles which have been found on streets in cities along the East Coast and even in some cities in South America since […]
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Tower of Death (1981)
September 4th, 2011 by Mr. C
Director: Ng See Yuen Actors: Kim Tai Chung,Hwang Jang Lee,Yuen Biao,Roy Chiao,Roy Horan,Lee Hoi San,Bruce Lee(Archives) Fight choreographer: Yuen Wo Ping Producer: Raymond Chow & Golden Harvest Genre: brucesploitation Tower of Death aka Game of Death 2 was one hell of a train wreck! No survivors indeed, but it does have certain elements in it […]
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BLVD. WARRIORS (2012) directed by Rene Carson : Trailer
August 27th, 2011 by Mr. C
“I am not teaching you anything. I just help you to explore yourself.” – Bruce Lee I wanted to flashback to a documentary film that I neglected to mention on my initial writeup of Ric Meyers’ Kung Fu Extravaganza program at the 2011 San Diego Comic Con. The trailer of BLVD. WARRIORS was previewed at […]
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Bang Bang (2010)
August 19th, 2011 by Mr. C
Director: Byron Q Cast: Thai Ngo,David Huynh,Jessika Van,Walter Wong Genre: gangster This film really surprised the heck out of me! Bang Bang chronicles a day in the life of an asian american gang and the different paths in life that a few of the members would take. This is the 1st feature film for Byron […]
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The Mighty Peking Man (1977) – another Shaw Brothers production
August 18th, 2011 by Mr. C
Director: Ho Meng-Hua Producer: Shaw Brothers Studio Actors: Danny Lee,Ku Feng,Evelyne Kraft,Hsiao Yao Genre: fantasy,monster Yes, yes, y’all, The Mighty Peking Man in the flesh! We know it’s a campy, plenty cheesy, but a real doozy of a midnight-channel 5 WNEW drive in type of movie offering lots of terrible special effects to boot to […]
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Saigon Electric screening at the 34th annual AAIFF
August 14th, 2011 by Mr. C
SAIGON ELECTRIC made its east coast premiere at the Asian American Independent Film Festival with Stephane Gauger (director) on hand to introduce & conduct a brief Q&A session after the screening at the Clearview Cinemas in Chelsea. Breakdancing would be the name of the game and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam would be the backdrop […]
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