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reviewed Star Trek Into Darkness. Tuesday
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'Star Trek Into Darkness'
J.J. Abrams made quite a splash when he released 2009’s “Star Trek”. I suppose it was the right approach to revitalize the franchise, by creating a re-boot that gave him all the needed …
reviewed The Grandmaster (2013 Chinese film). Tuesday
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The Grandmaster (2013 Chinese film)
I suppose being Bruce Lee's former teacher and someone who had made the martial art Wing Chun known around the world, the curiosity around his life became so strong that directors Wilson Yip and Herman …
reviewed Pawn (2013 film). May 15
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Pawn (2013 film)
Cops and robbers is a genre that almost goes into very familiar territory whenever a film gets released. Director David Armstrong’s “Pawn” is really no different, and yet it tries something …
reviewed Flower and Snake 2. May 15
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Flower and Snake 2
When I saw the first Flower and Snake film, I became impressed with the lengths Aya Sugimoto, a popular pop star/model would go to make that film. Despite its multiple scenes of sexual intercourse and …
reviewed Running Turtle (Korean film). May 13
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Running Turtle (Korean film)
Korean films always carry a certain theme even when they are making a film about cops and robbers. They always seem to have the ability to create interesting characters that can easily be related to. …
reviewed Aftershock (2013 film). May 13
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Aftershock (2013 film)
I am rather weary of all the mainstream Hollywood films and so I’ve decided to skip “The Great Gatsby” and instead went to check out a film in the independent horror circuit. Having …
reviewed Superman Unbound (Animated film). May 08
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Superman Unbound (Animated film)
While Hollywood studios adapt comic books with changes to what their essences are, Warner Bros. animation (DCAU) chooses to adapt stories straight from the comic books. After the impressive two-part adaptation …
reviewed Iron Man 3 (2013 film). May 05
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Iron Man 3 (2013 film)
Jon Favreau’s first two Iron Man films were more or less mixed bags for me. While I thought the first movie lacked ambition and did not take any risks, the screenplay and the direction was steady …
reviewed Taken 2. April 30
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Taken 2
Producer Luc Besson and director Pierre Morel’s “Taken” wasn’t a perfect film. However, it was a solid action thriller that served up a good protagonist, strong forward momentum, …
reviewed Beijing Bicycle (Chinese film). April 30
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Beijing Bicycle (Chinese film)
I saw bits and parts of this film last night on TV and decided to check it out again on dvd. It is quite surprising that a movie about a boy losing his bicycle can be compelling. It is a harrowing account …
reviewed Kiss of the Damned (2013 film). April 22
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Kiss of the Damned (2013 film)
There are times when what worked in a certain generation won’t necessarily mean that such a premise or style of filmmaking would work in this present generation. I was in the mood to see some kind …
reviewed Oblivion (2013 film). April 21
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Oblivion (2013 film)
Sci-fi films are a dime a dozen these days. Their releases are fast becoming almost as frequent as horror movies and romantic comedies. Many have very familiar themes while some have tried to be a little …
reviewed IRON MAN: Rise of Technovore (2013 An.... April 17
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IRON MAN: Rise of Technovore (2013 Anime film)
Marvel Anime: Iron Man was based on Marvel Comics Characters and definitely took more inspiration from the highly popular live-action movies starring Robert Downey Jr. The series wasn’t terrific, …
reviewed Antiviral (2013 film). April 15
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Antiviral (2013 film)
Every film fan knows David Cronenberg. He is the kind of filmmaker who takes his viewers into strange and bold worlds (or situations)  that kind of makes me want to scratch my head in a good way. …
reviewed Woochi: The Demon Slayer (Korean film). April 15
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Woochi: The Demon Slayer (2009)
There are Asian films that do not surprise me at all as to why and how they became so successful in their native country. However, there are those that do make me wonder why they became successful in …
reviewed Unaware (2012 film). April 11
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Unaware (2012 film)
Found footage films seems to be all the rage these days. I mean, I know it became such a popular device since “The Blair Witch Project” and “Paranormal Activity” as those films …
reviewed Rurouni Kenshin (Live Action film). April 09
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Rurouni Kenshin (Live action)
Being a fan of the anime series and the film “Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal”, I was ecstatic to learn that a live-action adaptation of “Rurouni Kenshin” became one of Japan’s …
reviewed Kill 'Em All (2012 film). April 07
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Kill 'Em All
Anyone who has followed my reviews know that I have a large amount of action films and martial arts movies. I am not saying that I know all that is needed for such a film to work, but I do know what to …
reviewed Evil Dead (2013 film). April 07
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Evil Dead (2013 film)
Sam Raimi’s horror cult classic “The Evil Dead” back in 1981 is arguably one of the most debated genre film created. Its fans just genuinely love it while I know some people who just …
reviewed Age of Ultron- Book Three (2013). April 03
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Age of Ultron- Book Three (2013)
Time and time again, the Mighty Avengers despite its different rosters have found a way to defeat Ultron. There were those who warned that Ultron’s continuous evolution would bring humanity’s …
reviewed Age of Ultron- Book Two (2013). March 27
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Age of Ultron- Book Two (2013)
Many years ago, founding Avenger Henry Pym invented the artificial intelligence known as Ultron. Once he became self-aware, Ultron dedicated his existence to purifying the Earth of the human condition. …
reviewed Age of Ultron- Book One (2013). March 27
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Age of Ultron- Book One (2013)
“Ultron Unlimited” was one tremendously powerful Avengers story arc that I wondered just how Marvel writers would be able to top such an epic. Ultron had returned since then with somewhat …
reviewed Olympus Has Fallen (2013 film). March 24
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'Olympus Has Fallen'
Action genre fans would remember that such films used to rule the multiplexes. Movies that are simple and yet, effective in the way they do several things. Action movies with a hostage situation driving …
reviewed Black Eagle (aka. R2B: Back to Base, .... March 23
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Black Eagle
While I really got into the “Korean New Wave” because of directors Kim Ki-Duk, Park Chan-Wook, Lee Chang-Dong and Kim Ji-Woon, lately it seems like Korean movies also have their share of what …
reviewed Samurai of Ayothaya (aka. Muay Thai W.... March 23
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Samurai of Ayothaya (aka. Muay Thai Warrior)
Remember what they say “Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight”? Well, these guys in “Muay Thai Warrior” bring “Fists to a Swordfight” in several scenes. Originally …
reviewed Stoker (2013 film). March 16
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Stoker (2013 film)
I have often said that Asian directors often do not reach that same pinnacle of greatness whenever they travel across the globe to try and make a name for themselves in Hollywood. John Woo made a small …
reviewed Seven Psychopaths. March 11
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'Seven Psychopaths'
Written and directed by Martin McDonagh (who was responsible for the equally clever In Bruges), I’d like to think that “Seven Psychopaths” is something that had been cooked up by the …
reviewed Silenced (Korean film, aka. The Cruci.... March 10
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Silenced (Korean film, aka. The Crucible)
The real events that took place in the Gwangju Inhwa school for the hearing impaired caused public outcry in South Korea. The sexual abuse of many deaf/mute students was just so horrific that such lenient …
reviewed Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013 film). March 10
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Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013 film)
Intended to be a prequel to the novel “The Wonderful World of Oz” and indirectly tied to the 1939 classic film, director Sam Raimi’s “Oz The Great and Powerful” has a very …
reviewed Dragon Heat (aka. Dragon Squad). March 06
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Dragon Heat (aka. Dragon Squad)
DRAGON HEAT (original title: DRAGON SQUAD) is directed by Daniel Lee. This film is internationally produced (co-produced by Steven Seagal, I heard) and released way back in 2005. This is an action film …
reviewed Jack The Giant Slayer (2013 film). March 04
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Jack The Giant Slayer (2013 film)
Bryan Singer is the director that certainly caught a lot of attention as director of such acclaimed hits “The Usual Suspects” and “APT Pupil”. The man then reached mainstream fame …
reviewed Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie. February 25
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Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie
The Street Fighter video game franchise may be one of the most successful video game franchises in history. It had spawned numerous video game sequels, countless remixes, an anime series, an American …
reviewed End Of Watch (2012 film). February 24
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'End of Watch' Directed By David Ayers
We all know that the POV style cinematography or the ‘real camera footage’ style had been making waves in the horror genre recently. Lately it had been used for a party movie and two sci-fi …
reviewed Scarlet: Issue # 6. February 24
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Scarlet: Issue # 6
I had wondered as to what had caused the delay of this comic series that it took writer Brian Michael Bendis and illustrator Alex Maleev a year to follow up on Scarlet # 5 and finally release the sixth …
reviewed Dark Skies (2013 film). February 23
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Dark Skies (2013 film)
      'Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.'- Arthur C. Clark      The film “Dark …
reviewed The Thieves (Korean film). February 21
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The Thieves
                 Heist or crime caper films are a dime-a-dozen. While most are mediocre using formula and familiar devices, there …
reviewed Children Who Chase Lost Voices (Anime.... February 18
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Children Who Chase Lost Voices (Anime Film)
Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli are household names when it comes to Japanese anime and animated films in general. They have always managed to capture the essence of Japanese folklore-ish tales around …
reviewed The Imposter. February 17
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The Imposter
When a child goes missing, our heart breaks, for the child’s family it is a harrowing experience. Director Bart Layton’s “The Imposter” is a documentary about a ‘true crime’ …
reviewed A Good Day to Die Hard (2013 film). February 17
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A Good Day to Die Hard (2013 film)
I am very fond of the first two “Die Hard” films. They marked a change in the 80’s action hero, because it featured a very ordinary cop named John McClane who was a cowboy, tough as …
reviewed Avengers Assemble Annual- # 1 (2013 E.... February 16
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Avengers Assemble Annual- # 1 (2013 Edition)
Since the events of “Avengers Disassembled”, Marvel comics fans have not seen much of everyone’s favorite Synthezoid, the Vision. Often called as one of the most powerful beings in the …
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