Ever wonder how the soundtrack to a movie could be better than the movie itself or make that film a cult classic? This 90s film, revolving around a day at a local record store, will be known for its soundtrack. However, the movie itself is actually quite fun. Empire Records is a small-town record store […]Read Post ›
What if a ring gave you the self-confidence and power to make yourself a better person? That is the question that revolves around this teen action film starring martial arts champion Ted Jan Roberts. Stan Dryer is a high school student who works at the local amusement park. He has eyes for fellow worker Sandy […]Read Post ›
In the 90’s, a young martial artist and aspiring filmmaker by the name of Michael Worth burst onto the screen. This is perhaps one of his best films during the heyday of 90’s straight-to-video action films. Dale Hartwell is a mechanic who just happens to have impeccable fighting skills and hangs out at a local […]Read Post ›
In 1993, the world was introduced to the Power Rangers, an Americanized adaptation of the Japanese annual Super Sentai series. With the success of the television series, 20th Century Fox unleashed the first of two feature-length films that combined elements from three Super Sentai series. In the city of Angel Grove, a construction site becomes […]Read Post ›
This live action adaptation may not suit the faithful of fans of the original Japanese manga and anime. However, martial arts film fans will like this as one of the highlights of British action star Gary Daniels, as he displays some of his best kicking on screen. In a post-apocalyptic future, the deadly Southern Cross […]Read Post ›
1995, The Movie Store Director: Phillip Rhee Producers: Phillip Rhee Peter E. Strauss Writers: Paul Levine (original characters) Barry Gray (screenplay) Deborah Scott (screenplay) Cinematography: Jerry Watson Editing: Bert Lovitt Cast: Phillip Rhee (Tommy Lee) Christopher McDonald (Sheriff Jack Banning) Gina Gershon (Margo Preston) Mark Rolston (Donnie Hansen) Peter Simmons (Owen Tucker) Cristina Lawson (Karen […]Read Post ›
1995, Seasonal Film Corporation Director: Tony Leung Siu-Hung Producers: Ng See-Yuen Keith W. Strandberg Writer: Keith W. Strandberg Cinematography: Derek Wan Editing: Allan Poon Cast: Brandon Gaines (Jack Cody) Faye Yu (Sally Wong) Keith Vitali (Robert Sawyer) Kelly Gallant (Angel) Cliff Lenderman (No Mercy Budokai) Chuck Jeffreys (Dark Cloud) Brian Ruth (Night Stalker) Patrick Lung […]Read Post ›
Jackie Chan’s love of car racing transitions to the big screen in this action packed film from director Gordon Chan. Graduating from a racing academy in Japan, Jackie returns home to Hong Kong where he plans to help his father’s garage and assist him in tracking down illegal racing cars at night with the police. […]Read Post ›
Despite top billing, Collin Chou only gets minimal screen time as this is truly a Yukari Oshima action thriller about the drug trade in China. In the port city of Hangzhou, Lin Chia-Teng has arrived from Hong Kong with a purpose. He is the owner of a statue factory that is actually a front […]Read Post ›
The king of “mo lei tau” comedy, Stephen Chow, stars in this meshing of Inspector Gadget and the likes of Die Hard 2 and Pulp Fiction in this pretty funny comedy. University student Lee Chak Sing is the most arrogant person to exist. An affluent young man, he thrives on making himself well known no […]Read Post ›
