Movie Lovers Rejoice! A “Lost” Classic Is Here! You know the story: A brilliant Director follows up his greatest work by making a “difficult” film that is lost to time…until it is rediscovered as a masterpiece… Behold “Sorcerer!” The Classic… Read More ›
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Happy Birthday Gene Hackman! An Amazing Actor’s Ten Greatest Roles!
Happy 85th Birthday Gene Hackman! Did you know that Director Alexander Payne wanted Gene Hackman to play the lead role in “Nebraska?” Just the latest bit of movie trivia from one of the screen’s greatest Actors! Time To Celebrate The… Read More ›
Mutant Girls! Toilet Zombies!! Japan’s Wild Female Ninjas!! Bloody J-Sploitation Fun!
We all know the obvious: Female Ninjas Kick ASS! I have posted before about one of the WILDEST film genres today: Japanese exploitation movies, known in Japan as: “J-Sploitation!” Get to know this name, it will never let you down!… Read More ›
Female Empowerment Indeed! “Foxy Brown”! “Cleopatra Jones”! Blaxploitation’s Kick-Ass Women!
Time to celebrate a classic genre of 70’s film, and celebrate two women who not only broke racial barriers by starring in these films, but they scored big at the box office as well! First up: FOXY BROWN! Michael Anderson:… Read More ›
RIP Bernie Casey! Hit Man! Iconic “Blaxploitation” Star – And NFL Great!
RIP Bernie Casey! I hate having to share these stories: a great NFL player turned action star has passed away at the age of 78… Here is a look at one of his best movies! Hit Man! The plot is… Read More ›
“Ray Donovan” Fans! Check Out “Alice Creed”! Great British Thrillers!
“Wake up Ms. Creed, it’s breakfast time!” I love uncovering films that might not get a lot of attention here in the US – but are worth checking out – especially now that one of the stars is breaking out… Read More ›
RIP Jim Kelly! Bruce Lee’s Kung Fu Partner! Blaxploitation Master!
RIP Jim Kelly! Sad news to share: legendary Kung Fu Artist, Athlete and Blaxploitation movie star Jim Kelly has died… Jim Kelly co-starred with Bruce Lee in “Enter The Dragon”, and parlayed that into a series of action films such… Read More ›
“Electra Glide In Blue!” Forgotten Masterpiece! Robert Blake’s Best Role!
“Did you know that me and Alan Ladd were exactly the same height?” Time now to share one of the 70’s great undiscovered films – an undiscovered masterpiece that uses a murder mystery to reveal greater truths about America… Electra… Read More ›
Taxi Drivers! Subway Hijackings! Seven Ups! Gritty New York Classic Action!
Toredano the Garage Man: “Look at my hands.” (He shows puffy, gnarled fingers to the Cops) “I’ve been here before, so do what you gotta do. I didn’t talk then, and I won’t talk now.” Welcome To Times Square –… Read More ›
“The Raid 2” Trailer Is Out! The Greatest Action Film Since “Die Hard!”
The greatest action film of all time has a sequel! “The Raid 2: Berandal” Yes, “The Raid: Redemption” is the best action film ever, and now, the sequel is about to explode! Only a short time after the first raid,… Read More ›