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Mismatched Couples (1985) directed by Yuen Wo Ping
May 28th, 2011 by Mr. C
Director: Yuen Wo Ping Actors: Donnie Yen, Dick Wei, Kenny Perez, May Lo mei mei, Brandy Yuen Donnie Yen busted out some ‘boombastic’ b-boy grooves coupled with some ‘shagadelic’ kung fu moves in this fun, hong kong comedy from 1985! I guess you can call it, breakdancing fu! I haven’t watched this joint since the […]
Tags: brandy yuen, breakdancing, breakdancing fu, dick wei, donnie yen, kenny perez, kung fu comedy, may lo, mismatched couples, yuen wo ping
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On the Shoulders of Giants (2011)
May 23rd, 2011 by Mr. C
Directed by Deborah Morales Written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar This documentary was written by one of the greatest NBA players of all time (and college,too), Kareem Abdul Jabbar. He would tell us a story about the greatest basketball team that you’ve never heard of, The Harlem Renaissance better known as the HARLEM RENS! This documentary would […]
Tags: basketball, deborah morales, documentary, harlem renaissance, harlem rens, kareem abdul jabbar, on the shoulders of giants, sports
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Detonation: Violent Games (1976)
May 16th, 2011 by Mr. C
Director: Teruo Ishii Genre: Japanese biker gangs, exploitation If TOEI wasn’t busy producing mega monster movies like Godzilla, you can bet your Takoyaki balls that they were looking for the next biggest thing in the exploitation arena to knock out of the ballpark at the box office! In this case, it’s the 1970’s invasion of […]
Tags: detonation, exploitation, japanese biker gangs, teruo ishii, violent games
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The Oily Maniac (1976)
May 13th, 2011 by Mr. C
Director: Ho Meng Hua Produced by Shaw Brother Studios (1976) Actors: Danny Lee, Chen Ping, Lily Li, Hua Lun Genre: Horror, exploitation Make sure to secure your quarts,gallons,and drums of engine oil, y’all! The OILY MANIAC is coming ‘atcha! This movie is another fine example of a Shaw Brother produced horror & exploitation joint at […]
Tags: chen ping, danny lee, exploitation, ho meng hua, horror, hua lun, lily li, oily maniac, shaw brothers
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Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds played at the Paradise Theater in the boogie down Bx!
May 11th, 2011 by Mr. C
Legendary singer/songwriter/producer – Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds played at the Paradise Theater on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx on Sunday, Mother’s Day! It was a very special day for all the ladies that night as a double header explosion of R&B started out with TANK who proceeded to rile up all the females into ecstasy […]
Tags: babyface, bronx, paradise theater, r&b, tank
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Zatoichi – Stage play (2007) directed by Takashi Miike
May 9th, 2011 by Mr. C
Written & Directed by: Takashi Miike Starring: AIKAWA Show, ABE Sadawo, NAGATO Hiroyuki Genre: Samurai Stage play This Zatoichi stage play directed by Takashi Miike in 2007 is a pure work of art & a must see for any Zatoichi-Chanbara fan! The entire 166 minute play is stunningly performed & expertly crafted with very smooth […]
Tags: abe sadawo, aikawa show, nagato hiroyuki, stage play, takashi miike, zatoichi
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Ghetto Klown at the Lyceum Theatre
May 6th, 2011 by Mr. C
Johnny “legs” Leguizamo was large and in charge once again on broadway with his latest one man show dubbed, GHETTO KLOWN! Leguizamo was definitely in his comfort zone of live theatre by showcasing his great storytelling abilities all meshed together with his comedic, class clown undertones often adding a bit of physical comedy which he […]
Tags: broadway, ghetto klown, john leguizamo, lyceum theatre
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Rappin’ (1985)
May 3rd, 2011 by Mr. C
Director: Joel Silberg Actors: Mario Van Peebles,Kadeem Hardison,Eriq Lasalle,Richie Abanes genre: urban, rap musical yes, yes, y’all & you don’t stop! Mario van peebles plays John “rappin” hood in this light hearted & fun rap musical from 1985! John hood is fa..fa..fresssh outta jail when he returns to his not so mr. rogers neighborhood with […]
Tags: Eriq Lasalle, force md's, ice t, joel silberg, Kadeem Hardison, Mario Van Peebles, Richie Abanes
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The Artist Zone: Chris Castaneda
April 30th, 2011 by Mr. C
Chris Castaneda at the MoCCA Festival in NYC Planet Chocko had the pleasure to attend the MoCCA Festival which was held on April 10th & 11th at the Lexington Avenue Armory in NYC to benefit the 10th anniversary of the Museum of Comic & Cartoon art! Chocko went in one direction while I went the […]
Tags: chris castaneda, drawings, maggot girl, mexico city, mocca, photography, sculpture
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Helldriver screening at the Japan Society
April 29th, 2011 by Mr. C
The Helldriver screening at the Japan Society on thursday night was hella’ full of zombie fun! It was our 1st time attending an event/screening at the J-Society and boy, if this was indicative of how the Japan Society, Sushi Typhoon, & Subway Cinema do things there…um, where do we sign up?! The director, Yoshihiro Nishimura […]
Tags: eihi shiina, helldriver, japan society, subway cinema, sushi typhoon, yoshihiro nishimura, Yumiko Hara, zombie
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Underwater Love (2011) screening at Tribeca Film Festival
April 25th, 2011 by Mr. C
Director: Shinji Imaoka Actors: Sawa Masaki, Mutsuo Yoshioka, Emi Nishimura, and Fumio Moriya Genre: pinky musical, exploitation, cult I went to a wet and wild if not a bit enigmatic screening of UNDERWATER LOVE at the Tribeca Film Festival last Saturday night with the director, Shinji Imaoka & the lead actress, Sawa Masaki in attendance […]
Tags: Emi Nishimura, Fumio Moriya, Mutsuo Yoshioka, shinji imaoka, tribeca film festival, underwater love
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Taxi Hunter (1993)
April 23rd, 2011 by Mr. C
Director: Herman Yau Actors: Anthony Wong,Yu Rong-Guang, Ng Man-Tat, Athena Chu Yun Genre: Revenge! exploitation! Taxi Hunter at first glance might lead you to believe that this is Hong Kong’s version of Taxi Driver by Martin Scorcese, but the buck stops there when comparing the two! However, the characters of Travis Bickle & Ah Kin […]
Tags: anthony wong, herman yau, hong kong exploitation, taxi hunter
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