Magnificent Warriors by David Chung (1987)
I started watching this thinking it was 1986’s Royal Warriors, a “modern” police action film that a…
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Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark by Steven Spielberg (1981)
There’s not a lot to be said about Raiders of the Lost Ark that hasn’t been said before, and by peo…
Japanese Folklore Meets Samurai Action in the Stop-Motion Hidari
The five-minute short, featuring hand-carved puppets and anime-inspired combat, is a pilot for a potential feature-length movie.
RRR by S. S. Rajamouli (2022)
I was inspired to re-watch RRR after “Naatu Naatu” won the Oscar for “Best Original Song” (and dese…
The Princess and the Pilot by Jun Shishido (Review)
Thanks to detailed artwork and solid animation, The Princess and the Pilot isn’t a bad movie. But it had the potential to be much more.
Sherlock Holmes by Guy Ritchie (2009)
I seem to recall there being a bit of a kerfuffle over this movie, specifically concerning Robert D…
The Princess and the Pilot by Jun Shishido (2011)
I’m a sucker for aviation-themed anime (e.g., Last Exile, Macross Plus). Jun Shishido’s The Princes…
Review Roundup: Elizabeth Banks’ Cocaine Bear
Critics respond to Elizabeth Banks’ horror comedy about a drug-loving bear.
The Visitor by Giulio Paradisi (1979)
I’m pretty sure The Visitor has been lodged in my subconscious ever since I glimpsed its VHS cover …
The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud by Martin Owen (2020)
I wanted to like this one, I really did. On the surface, it seems like a really goofy, nostalgic od…
Groundhog Day by Harold Ramis (1993)
We decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day by introducing the kids to this classic. Of course, the dan…
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever by Ryan Coogler (2022)
I don’t envy Ryan Coogler et al. the task of producing a new Black Panther movie following Chadwick…
Knockabout by Sammo Hung (1979)
I wouldn’t be surprised if Knockabout was initially overlooked given that it was released in the wa…
Wing Chun by Yuen Woo-ping (1994)
Yuen Woo-ping’s Iron Monkey is one of my favorite kung fu films of all time, and in some ways, Wing…
Shaolin Soccer by Stephen Chow (2001)
This riveting documentary tells the inspiring story of a former monk who seeks to bring Shaolin kun…
Godzilla by Ishirô Honda (1954)
Although I’ve seen plenty of clips over the years, I’m ashamed to admit that it wasn’t until 2023 t…
Roman Holiday by William Wyler (1953)
One of the great Hollywood classics. Audrey Hepburn (in her first major role) is absolutely luminou…
Zeiram by Keita Amemiya (1991)
Iria: Zeiram the Animation is one of my favorite anime OVAs of all time, so I was excited to finall…
Mechanical Violator Hakaider by Keita Amemiya (1995)
Mechanical Violator Hakaider gets a star for its title alone. And I’ll give it another star for its…
Blade of the 47 Ronin by Ron Yuan (2022)
Remember 2013’s 47 Ronin, starring Keanu Reeves? No? Well apparently, somebody thought it deserved …