the master

Donnie Yen Actioner, THE MASTER, Cancelled, Leaving U.K. Artists Scammed

It’s one thing when a film gets cancelled long before cameras are set to roll. It’s another thing to not ever know of its cancellation only for it to be used as a scam, and that’s the focus of The Hollywood Reporter’s latest piece, The ‘Rogue One’ Star, the Fake Film and the $1,200 Scam which covers what would have likely been another terrific turn in the genre for action star, actor Donnie Yen. The article points to events surrounding Enter The Master (later retitled as The Master), announced at the American Film Market in a press release back in 2012 with Yen slated to star and produce and Soi Cheang tapped to direct. Next to Huaxia Film Distribution, the film would have been produced notably under Yen’s Super Hero Films banner which launched in 2013 in partnership with Media Asia, and in reunion with actor Nicholas Tse since Wilson […]

FIVE A DAY: Here Are Some Titles To Look Forward To In 2016

Lee B. Golden III

As busy as my schedule is, there are a lot of films that I don’t get to see at least right away – hell, as we speak, I’ve prioritized some titles from this year going into 2016 including Bone Tomahawk and The Hateful Eight. That said, there are definitely a few titles that I will be looking into next year for required viewing, and I will average at least five a day between now and New Year’s Day in no specific order: ⚪ To start, there’s no way I’m missing out on John Wick 2. Period. The first film led the way for a terrific revival of R-rated action with just the kind of story that drives action film fanatics to the theaters, centering actor Keanu Reeves back in the limelight as a genuine action star long since winning sci-fi and kung fu fans everywhere with The Matrix Trilogy. It […]

You Might Cut Your Self With The Latest Trailers And Poster Slate For Xu Haofeng's THE MASTER

Lee B. Golden III

Following its teaser back in July, two new trailers have finally surfaced for acclaimed author and screenwriter Xu Haofeng‘s latest, The Master. Noted for his work behind such contemplative martial arts films such as Judge Archer and The Sword Identity, Xu’s new film doesn’t appear to steer too far from the same hard-edged tones in story and action which looks favorably good for fans thusfar. Rising star Fan Liao fan leads the film based on Xu‘s “Hiding Behind The Blade” anthology publication with a story centered on the early 20th century turmoil in China’s clandestined world of Wushu, and one man’s conflict of personal ethics with the rules of martial arts. All details aside, however, moviegoers are bound to enjoy some pretty thrilling martial arts sequences judging by the new trailers which clearly evokes just how serious Wushu was for its time. With weapons like these, everyone is playing for keeps. […]

It's An All-Out Kung Fu War In The New Teaser For Xu Haofeng's THE MASTER

Lee B. Golden III

Accomplished author, screenwriter and filmmaker Xu Haofeng has intrigued minds over the last several years with works relative to the wuxia genre, with a few in conjunction with his 2013 anthology publication, “Hiding Behind The Blade”. Having brought two of those short stories to the screen for regional approval, The Sword Identity in 2011 and the 2014 release of Arrow Arbitration (a.k.a. Judge Archer) all based on his earlier work, there’s no stopping Xu as he’s now ready to bring forth the latest of those works to the Mainland cinemas with The Master. CZ12 co-star, actor Liao Fan stars in the title role as a Wing Chun master from Canton eager to establish himself in Tienjin with an intricate plan to do so goes awry when military official moves in with a deadly campaign to systematically indoctrinate miltary training throughout each school. Actor Song Yang reunites with Xu and a […]