We look at ten of the most influential action movies ever made… The action genre excites and entertains like no other and it’s fair to say that the lasting appeal shows that audiences have long held the desire for escapism. Whether it’s Western shootouts at high noon, kung fu battles in the streets of Hong […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Enter the Dragon (1973)
Enter the Dragon, 1973. Directed by Robert Clouse. Starring Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Ahna Capri, Bob Wall, Shih Kien, and Jim Kelly. SYNOPSIS: Bruce Lee’s classic Enter the Dragon, released just a month after his death in 1973, arrives on 4K Ultra HD with a brilliant restored print and just a couple bonus features. However, […]
The A-Z of Action Movies: E-H
In part two of our action A-Z, we look at a selection of films beginning with E-H… After an action packed A-D of action films, what does the next batch of carnage have to offer? Once again I delve into an eclectic mix of cult favourites and obscure video specials, with an array of action […]
Hunting Humans for Sport: A Macabre Cinematic Fascination
With The Hunt now arriving on streaming platforms early, Tom Jolliffe looks at cinemas fascination with humans hunting humans… With the controversial film The Hunt having been quietly released at cinemas shortly before COVID-19 lock down, and now made available on streaming platforms early, it’s high time to take a look over cinemas fascination with […]
Deadpool 2 director in talks for Enter the Dragon remake
Deadline is reporting that John Wick, Atomic Blonde and Deadpool 2 director David Leitch is in talks with Warner Bros. about directing the studio’s long planned remake of the 1973 martial arts classic Enter the Dragon. The Hong Kong / American co-production marked Bruce Lee’s final film appearance prior to his death, opening just days […]
Brett Ratner keen on Enter the Dragon remake
Here’s a news story that may send shivers down the spine of martial arts fans – and indeed movie fans – everywhere… According to Aint It Cool News, director Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, X-Men: The Last Stand) is keen on remaking Enter the Dragon, the 1973 classic which made Bruce Lee a global sensation. Ratner […]
Special Features – Remembering Enter the Dragon
On the 40th anniversary of the martial arts classic, Martin Deer discusses Enter the Dragon… Celebrating its 40th Anniversary today (Friday, July 26th 2013), Enter the Dragon feels not a day old. Perhaps it’s the lightning speed at which Bruce Lee was able to throw a kick or the tight story which stands as solidly […]
