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Shortfilm Review – WARRIORS (2016)
At first, I wasn’t too impressed with the action design of the fight IN the underground fight; but after watching a little while, the fight is only used to deliver the message…and that ultimately is what got me to keep watching. I’m usually a very critical person when I watch martial arts movies, and I have things to say about how the choreography was, but I saw the reason why they casted this protagonist. They saved the best action pieces for the fantasy kung fu fighting that goes on in his head. The performers were very capable, and the special effects were also very unique, so I felt the pacing of the fight was very broken to fully appreciate it.
Liev Schreiber Gets His Wish In Chuck Wepner Bio, THE BLEEDER
Liev Schreiber has been killing it with his hit SHOtime TV series, Ray Donovan, now up for a fourth season. In the meantime, his career in film is moving forward as well as he’s also set to appear early next year in YA sci-fi epic, The 5th Wave.
Before then, the actor will begin filming in New York City with wife and actress Naomi Watts for the new boxing drama, The Bleeder, from Mandalay Sports Media and Campbell Grobman Films with Oscar-nominated director Philippe Falardeau (The Good Lie, Monsieur Lazhar) at the helm. Schreiber will produce and star from a script by Jeff Feuerzeig, Jerry Stahl and Michael Cristofer, based on the life of New Jersey Liquor Salesman-turned-underdog heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner whos upset defeat by Muhammad Ali in 1975 – ultimately encircled much of his career height and dissolve, and incidentally became the root of inspiration for the multi-award winning movie, Rocky starring Sylvester Stallone.
The news comes ten years after Feuerzeig and producer Mike Tollin bought the rights to Wepner’s life ahead of the 2011 documentary, The Real Rocky, which Feuerzeig directed. The news also reportedly marks five years since Schreiber expressed huge interest upon being reported for the role.
Also producing are Carl Hampe, Christa Campbell and Lati Grobman with Jeff Rice executive producing.
Stay tuned for more info!
J-Pop Star, ELLY, Takes Out The TRASH In The New Trailer For Gonno's Latest!
Kento (ELLY) has never lost in his hometown.
Indie Crime Thriller, ROOM 236: UNLAWFUL JUSTICE, Unveils Its First Official Trailer!
As with any independent film production, there are always challenges that will arise and all of which proved to be nonetheless opportune for film duo Frank Figueroa and actor Wilfredo Torres. Now in its completion, their debut crime thriller, Room 236: Unlawful Justice, lends another symbolic victory three years in the making for Florida’s independent film community with the progressive establishment of Frank Films, in addition to the career growth of local film and action design group, Genesis Action Stunts.
Torres, who himself bears a background in law enforcement, makes his collective film debut as a tough and hard-boiled police captain whose own aggressiveness and devotion to crimefighting is often met with shades of grey, whilst disaffecting his family in the process. His tenacious investigation into a powerful criminal organization unfortunately goes awry with the exposure of an undercover cop whose daughter is kidnapped as a result, forcing him to go above and beyond the call of duty with the help of fellow comrades to rescue her, resulting in a climax that could very well merge into a sequel.
The film is poised for a ceremonial AMC theatrical screening in Florida as it aims to extend its outreach to investors as well as other aspiring film professionals. Granted, of course, the sequel could very well start production early next year should reception bode well on the evening of the premiere which is dated for November 21, 2015.
Further release plans are pending while more information can be found in the description below with links to the official website and fan page. Otherwise, check out the extended trailer below and stay tuned for more information.
The New Trailer For War Drama, FIRES ON THE PLAIN, Unelashes Hell On Earth
In the final stages of WWII, the occupying Japanese army in the Philippines is rapidly losing ground, facing local resistance combined with an American offensive. The final few Japanese survivors, having almost been wiped out, have crossed the threshold into a realm where there are no friends, no enemies and no God.
Everything Is Connected In The New Teaser For BOND:KIZUNA
It’s early days right now, but actor, writer and director Yamakita Ryuji‘s newest directorial feature debut, Bond:Kizuna is already well underway through its promotional campaign via social media. We have our first teaser now making the rounds, aside from the addition of legendary actor Sonny Chiba, it’s indie with a ton of relatively new faces headlined by actor David Yeung (son of Bloodsport co-star Bolo Yeung), actress Courtney Palm, and co-stars Ivory Broome and Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist co-star Gaku Space who are also producing. Suffice it to say, the people behind the action are Nakamura Tadahiro and Abe Tsuyoshi, two veteran action impressarios better known for their contributions to action cinema as members of Sakamoto Koichi’s team, Alpha Stunts, so that should be plenty worth checking out in this latest bit of intertwining, multilayered tale of crime, vengenace and love.
The New NSFW Trailer For STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON Makes No Apologies
The cultural phenomenon of gangsta rap in the late eighties into the nineties became a leading voice for struggling Americans, especially minorities, with a message that would later unify hip-hop fans all around the world. Award-winning music group, NWA became a purveyor of this for its time, and to say that message struck a sour note with critics would be nothing short of a HUGE understatement.
CHAPPIE Takes On Big Robots And Bigger Dreams In A New Trailer!
Sharlto Copley reunites with Blomkamp in a career that has seen our actor in many larger-than-life dimensions, even as his inherited role from Scott Bakula in the A-Team remake was shortlived. Time and again, the two prove consistently to be a formula that work, and Chappie certainly aims to do the same, featuring a stellar cast that includes Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel, Alien franchise star Sigourney Weaver and X-Men favorite Hugh Jackman, in addition to an assortment of deadly robots and awesome mech gear. Yes, this looks awesome.
Nothing Is Sacred In The New Shortfilm Trailer For BLACK SCAR BLUES
It certainly comes with great pleasure that I finally get to talk about the longstanding work from filmmakers Lester “Leroy” Nguyen, and Edmond Shum and the folks over at independent filmgroup, Rising Tiger Films. While I had known of them for some time, I’ve come into the new year with an ample opportunity to finally observe more of their material with an eye on several of their latest projects, namely their latest shortfilm crime drama, Black Scar Blues.
Clocked in at about forty-five minutes, the shortfilm is the team’s biggest project so far, featuring Nguyen and Shum in a gritty, gruesome character study centered on a friendship between two low-level drug pushers, and the destruction that ensues when high ambitions deepen personal wounds. Its neo-noir setting, coupled with some great performances by Nguyen and actress Queen Sayat, and strong color contrasts between the intense drama and violent imagery make for a well-balanced head-stomping ode to the genre that, in my humble opinion, would make Brian De Palma quite proud.
Black Scar Blues is currenrly awaiting confirmation from its other film festival entires for this year before its planned commercial release. In the meantime check out the trailer for Black Scar Blues in the player below.
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