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The Mermaid Review: The film isn’t vintage Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow returns and once again it is in the position of director rather than lead star. He does, however, continue to bring new talent…
Buddhist Fist and Tiger Claws 1981 Review: An entertaining snapshot of early 80’s movie
A woman has half of a map that will lead her to a treasure trove of gold ingots that she and and her brother want…
The Flash: New Look at Ben Affleck’s Batman
Batfleck is back, baby! Ben Affleck will take some time off from worshipping J.Lo‘s curves to reprise the role of the caped crusader for the upcoming The Flash movie. New set pictures…
Breaking News 2004 Review: More than just a shoot-em-up movie.
After a disastrous failure to stop a robber gang, the police attempt to redeem themselves through a series of publicity stunts and shootouts. When an…
Drug War 2012 Review: Johnnie To’s film is a merciless, tightly constructed
The taciturn police commander Zhang leads an undercover drugs team and in his continuous battle against the ubiquitous drug barons, takes up arms against his…
I Wanna Be Your Man 1994 Review: Reasonably interesting comedy drama
Writer-director Cheung Chi-Sing definitely has an agenda. You can see the seeds of his later flick Love and Sex Among the Ruins in this 1994…
The Frozen Ground 2013 Review: Nicolas Cage’s performance is surprisingly remarkable
Robert Hansen may not have the kind of recall value as other serial killers do. But his handiwork is no less terrible. Currently serving 461…
Election 2005 Review: Johnnie To still has it
Johnnie To still has it. The auteur makes a long-awaited return to Hong Kong cinemas with Election. A gritty take on the Hong Kong triad genre….
Road To Paloma 2014 Review: The film gives off the pungent, testosterone-heavy musk of a vanity project
Road To Paloma is a fugitive-on-the-run story. A road flick that zooms across the sun-dappled landscapes of the American West. And a slow-paced pseudo-commentary on the…
Secret Invasion Cast Adds Christopher McDonald
Christopher McDonald, one of those dependable character actors who might be best known for playing Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore, is the latest actor to join…