Tom Jolliffe looks back at Brian Dennehy’s iconic role in First Blood and how he stole the film… It was very sad to hear the news that Brian Dennehy has passed away. Like many film fans, he’s a familiar face to me. A long and industrious career certainly had a share of highlights including cult […]
Why Rambo: Last Blood could finally fulfil Sylvester Stallone’s Expendables ‘Old School’ promise
Tom Jolliffe takes a look Rambo: Last Blood and why it could be the ultimate old school action film of the modern era… It was the tail end of 2009. The announcement was made that Sylvester Stallone, having been on something of a comeback with successful rejuvenations for Rocky and Rambo, announced the ultimate old […]
Looking Back at the Legacy of Andrew G. Vajna
Tom Jolliffe looks back at the legacy of the late Andrew G. Vajna… When I was growing up I was fascinated by the video shop. Thousands of boxes displaying all manner of films. This was an era when cover art was particularly impressive. You could wander your eye over a shelf and scan until something […]
Rambo coming to 4K Ultra HD with First Blood, Rambo: First Blood Part II and Rambo III
Before he returns to the big screen in next year’s Rambo V, fans of Sylvester Stallone’s John J. Rambo will soon be able to enjoy his first three outings – First Blood, Rambo: First Blood Part II and Rambo III – in glorious 4K Ultra HD courtesy of Lionsgate Home Entertainment. The releases, set to […]
Sylvester Stallone says he has no involvement with Bollywood Rambo remake
Back in May it was announced that filmmaker Siddharth Anand and martial arts expect Tiger Shroff are teaming up for an official Bollywood remake of First Blood, which is set to begin production in 2018 under the title of Rambo [take a look at the teaser poster here]. Amid rumours that Sylvester Stallone will be involved with the production, […]
