There are so many great docs on the various institutions, characters, fans and businessmen that make up professional wrestling. Stories about Hulk Hogan, the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, Bret Hart, and even the feature film "The Wrestler" have not only stocked festivals like Tiff and Hot Docs, they have also been very successful in theatres and on television. "The Sheik" is yet another tale from this so-called sport, but this time it features one of the most disliked heels to ever enter the ring. Lucky for us, the story of Khosrow Vaziri and his roller-coaster of a life is just as compelling as fake wrestling.
The Iron Sheik is one of the most memorable and iconic characters to ever come out of Vince McMahon's WWF/E machine. In a time when caricature (or maybe even racism) was something a little more up-front in the culture, the Sheik and his...
The Iron Sheik is one of the most memorable and iconic characters to ever come out of Vince McMahon's WWF/E machine. In a time when caricature (or maybe even racism) was something a little more up-front in the culture, the Sheik and his...
- 4/25/2014
- by Mark Wigmore
- Moviefone
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a behind-the-scenes video from Dead in Tombstone, details on the Box of Dread, first poster for Proxy, All Cheerleaders Die premiere details, and much more:
Dead in Tombstone: “In celebration of the upcoming release of Dead in Tombstone on Blu-ray & DVD on 10/22, here’s the new bonus feature “Horses, Guns & Explosions,” Danny Trejo, director Roel Reine and producer Mike Elliott talk about the big explosions audiences will see in the upcoming film.
Danny Trejo (Machete), Anthony Michael Hall (The Dark Knight) and Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) star in this unrated, action-packed battle for vengeance. As a ruthless gang overruns a small mining town, they murder their own leader, Guerrero Hernandez (Trejo), in a cold-blooded power grab. Sentenced to eternity in hell, Guerrero finds himself confronted by...
Dead in Tombstone: “In celebration of the upcoming release of Dead in Tombstone on Blu-ray & DVD on 10/22, here’s the new bonus feature “Horses, Guns & Explosions,” Danny Trejo, director Roel Reine and producer Mike Elliott talk about the big explosions audiences will see in the upcoming film.
Danny Trejo (Machete), Anthony Michael Hall (The Dark Knight) and Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) star in this unrated, action-packed battle for vengeance. As a ruthless gang overruns a small mining town, they murder their own leader, Guerrero Hernandez (Trejo), in a cold-blooded power grab. Sentenced to eternity in hell, Guerrero finds himself confronted by...
- 8/25/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
A Better Life
Directed by: Chris Weitz
Cast: Demián Bichir, José Julián
Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: July 15, 2011
Plot: A gardener (Bichir) in East L.A. buys a landscaping truck hoping to make a better world for his son (Julián). Things turn terribly difficult and Carlos must fight to maintain his son, his possessions and the dream of a better life.
Who’S It For? I try to dissect that question in the review below. It’s a difficult sell.
Overall
Life is difficult. Everyone knows this except maybe Paris Hilton. A Better Life comes along and reminds us things could be worse.
The film could best be described as getting into the wrestling ring with The Rock. Thousands of people are cheering, though mainly for him. But still, there’s excitement in the air. You’ve never had this chance before. Outside of the ring, life was awful,...
Directed by: Chris Weitz
Cast: Demián Bichir, José Julián
Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: July 15, 2011
Plot: A gardener (Bichir) in East L.A. buys a landscaping truck hoping to make a better world for his son (Julián). Things turn terribly difficult and Carlos must fight to maintain his son, his possessions and the dream of a better life.
Who’S It For? I try to dissect that question in the review below. It’s a difficult sell.
Overall
Life is difficult. Everyone knows this except maybe Paris Hilton. A Better Life comes along and reminds us things could be worse.
The film could best be described as getting into the wrestling ring with The Rock. Thousands of people are cheering, though mainly for him. But still, there’s excitement in the air. You’ve never had this chance before. Outside of the ring, life was awful,...
- 7/15/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
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