Yakuza Apocalypse
Yakuza Apocalypse: A Monster of a Movie Oh man, “Yakuza Apocalypse,” by the ever quirky Takashi Miike, is a wild ride. It’s got that signature Miike stamp, which means you’re in for something gloriously bizarre. I mean, vampires mixed with...
The Killing Machine
The Killing Machine: Explosions and Melancholy Memories I watched “The Killing Machine” last night, and the whole experience left me both thrilled and oddly nostalgic. Dolph Lundgren, that towering Swedish legend, stars and directs this action-packed saga,...
Tropa de Elite 2 (aka Elite Squad: The Enemy Within)
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within – Guns, Grit, and Great Performances Ah, Tropa de Elite 2! Where to begin? It’s intense, man. If you thought the first movie was a mad ride through Rio’s favelas, this sequel takes it up several notches. Directed by José Padilha and...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
Pizza-Packed Adventure with a Dash of Nostalgia Okay, folks, so I watched “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze” and I’m not even gonna pretend it wasn’t a trip down memory lane. You remember when you were a kid and used to...
Metal Tornado
Metal Tornado: An Electric Maelstrom Alright folks, let’s get into it—Metal Tornado, directed by the daring Gordon Yang, who’s not exactly Spielberg yet, but who knows? This flick spins around a freak of science gone mad, sucking in everything metal—kinda like...