A remake of Argentina’s The Accused, the French-language drama, The Girl with a Bracelet (La Fille au bracelet) takes its source material’s name to the core - in that the accused is central to the film, rather than the accusation.
Shot at 60 part XX: Halloween 2017
Happy Halloween, folks. To celebrate this year’s Halloween, here is a horror-only Shot at 60 post, and sequel to 2014's first Halloween/horror-themed Shot at 60. Unlike the usual formula of three 1970s screenshots, two 1980s, two 1990s, and two 2000s, this newest edition of Shot at 60 is the start of a changed formula consisting of two 1970s screenshots, two... Continue Reading →
For ReadFilm.co: “Review: ‘Kickboxer: Vengeance'(2016)”
Kickboxer: Vengeance (2016); Director: John Stockwell; Distributor: RLJ Entertainment; Country: USA. 27 years after the original, Jean-Claude Van Damme is back on (selected) big screens in a new Kickboxer film – he shows that he’s still got the moves, but from the shadows of a supporting role. Directed by John Stockwell, Kickboxer: Vengeance is... Continue Reading →
Shot at 60 part XII: Sci-fi II
Yes, the insanely popular Shot at 60 is back, and with a second sci-fi special! As always, admire and enjoy these lovely screenshots taken at the 60th minute... The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) British Lion Films / Dir: Nicolas Roeg / Prod: Deeley & Spikings At the Earth's Core (1976) British Lion Films / Dir: Kevin... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on 2015’s ‘Kickboxer’ Remake/Reboot and the 1989 Original.
So, via Jean-Claude Van Damme's Facebook page, I came across a post regarding JCVD starring in a new Kickboxer movie. Wow. Talk of the original Kickboxer movie If you're not knowledgeable of the original Kickboxer (dir. DiSalle & Worth, 1989), it is THE cult classic martial arts film of the 80s - it even co-stars Dennis Alexio, a former world... Continue Reading →