It looks like hand-to-hand combat won't be limited to lightsabers. Or it will be crazy like The Raid, but with lightsabers.
Twitchfilm got the scoop:
Though there has been no comment whatsoever from any of the performers or their representation, Twitch has learned that a key trio of performers from Gareth Evans' The Raid and The Raid 2 - leading man Iko Uwais, Mad Dog / Prakoso actor Yayan Ruhian and The Raid 2 finale fighter Cecep Arif Rahman, credited simply as The Assassin - will all appear in Jj Abrams' upcoming Star Wars: Episode 7 - The Force Awakens.
You gotta love the commitment to choreography after The Phantom Menace went as far to only build sets as tall as Liam Neeson so the computers could finish the rest.
As for who they'll be playing? At this point, no one knows. There was a rumor that Andy Serkis...
Twitchfilm got the scoop:
Though there has been no comment whatsoever from any of the performers or their representation, Twitch has learned that a key trio of performers from Gareth Evans' The Raid and The Raid 2 - leading man Iko Uwais, Mad Dog / Prakoso actor Yayan Ruhian and The Raid 2 finale fighter Cecep Arif Rahman, credited simply as The Assassin - will all appear in Jj Abrams' upcoming Star Wars: Episode 7 - The Force Awakens.
You gotta love the commitment to choreography after The Phantom Menace went as far to only build sets as tall as Liam Neeson so the computers could finish the rest.
As for who they'll be playing? At this point, no one knows. There was a rumor that Andy Serkis...
- 1/5/2015
- by Da7e
- LRMonline.com
Considering the veil of secrecy surrounding Star Wars: The Force Awakens, it's actually not that surprising to hear more casting info so far after it wrapped. A report has come in now stating that three of the actors from The Raid franchise will be making an appearance in the film. Come inside to check out the scoop and our thoughts!
Well this could be very interesting/exciting depending on how this casting news goes. According to Twitchfilm, Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian, and Cecep Arif Rahman who featured as badasses in both The Raid and The Raid 2 were cast in, and shot scenes for, The Force Awakens:
Though there has been no comment whatsoever from any of the performers or their representation, Twitch has learned that a key trio of performers from Gareth Evans' The Raid and The Raid 2 - leading man Iko Uwais, Mad Dog / Prakoso...
Well this could be very interesting/exciting depending on how this casting news goes. According to Twitchfilm, Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian, and Cecep Arif Rahman who featured as badasses in both The Raid and The Raid 2 were cast in, and shot scenes for, The Force Awakens:
Though there has been no comment whatsoever from any of the performers or their representation, Twitch has learned that a key trio of performers from Gareth Evans' The Raid and The Raid 2 - leading man Iko Uwais, Mad Dog / Prakoso...
- 1/5/2015
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Principal photography wrapped before the holidays, but more secrets keep spilling out of Jj Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The new year brings word that martial artist Iko Uwais, who kicked and sliced his way through Gareth Evans’ Indonesian action hits The Raid and The Raid 2, will appear in Star Wars alongside fellow Raid 2 performers Yayan Ruhian and Cecep Arif Rahman.
The three join John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, and Harrison Ford in The Force Awakens, which is set for a December 18 opening.
Uwais broke out on the international action scene in 2011’s The Raid as a Jakarta cop who fights his way out of a tenement filled with knife- and gun-wielding thugs using the bone-crunching martial art of pencak silat. He reprised the role in last year’s critically acclaimed sequel alongside Ruhian,...
The three join John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, and Harrison Ford in The Force Awakens, which is set for a December 18 opening.
Uwais broke out on the international action scene in 2011’s The Raid as a Jakarta cop who fights his way out of a tenement filled with knife- and gun-wielding thugs using the bone-crunching martial art of pencak silat. He reprised the role in last year’s critically acclaimed sequel alongside Ruhian,...
- 1/5/2015
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
J.J. Abrams has gone out of his way to show fans that he'll be using a ton of practical effects in his upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and we're all excited to see the films return to the aesthetic of the original trilogy instead of the bright, crisp look of the prequels. Now fans have something else to get excited about, because Abrams has just made a move to ensure that at least some of the hand-to-hand action in The Force Awakens has real weight to it: Twitch is reporting that a trio of actors from the incredible Indonesian martial arts film The Raid will appear in the new Star Wars film in some capacity.
Iko Uwais (Rama), Yayan Ruhian (Mad Dog/Prakoso), and Cecep Arif Rahman (the assassin from The Raid 2) have all reportedly joined the movie, but their involvement remains shrouded in mystery. It remains...
Iko Uwais (Rama), Yayan Ruhian (Mad Dog/Prakoso), and Cecep Arif Rahman (the assassin from The Raid 2) have all reportedly joined the movie, but their involvement remains shrouded in mystery. It remains...
- 1/5/2015
- by Ben Pearson
- GeekTyrant
A trio of Indonesian actors from last year's "The Raid 2" - Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian and Cecep Arif Rahman - have just emerged as apparent cast members of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" reports Twitch Film.
The casting has not been confirmed by LucasFilm or any of the actors' representatives at this time, and there's no word on what characters they apparently played. Considering their background, it's highly likely they were involved in some fight sequences.
Uwais played the leading character of Rama in both films. Ruhian was the fierce Mad Dog in the first and the killer tramp Prakoso in the second. Arif Rahman played 'The Assassin' in the second who took on Rama in the film's memorable kitchen fight scene.
Filming on "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" wrapped in early November.
The casting has not been confirmed by LucasFilm or any of the actors' representatives at this time, and there's no word on what characters they apparently played. Considering their background, it's highly likely they were involved in some fight sequences.
Uwais played the leading character of Rama in both films. Ruhian was the fierce Mad Dog in the first and the killer tramp Prakoso in the second. Arif Rahman played 'The Assassin' in the second who took on Rama in the film's memorable kitchen fight scene.
Filming on "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" wrapped in early November.
- 1/5/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Star Wars: The Force Awakens just advanced a bunch of spots on our list of most anticipated movies of 2015. All of you who were shocked to see the upcoming “Episode VII” only place at #12 instead of #1 can rest easy today. We were obviously just keeping things in perspective so that we’d have room for growth when the movie dropped its next casting bombshell. And here it is: according to Twitch, three stars of Gareth Evans’s The Raid movies have joined the ensemble in J.J. Abrams‘s Star Wars sequel. Hell yes. Those leaping into the Galaxy Far Far Away are lead ass-kicker Iko Uwais along with Yayan Ruhian (“Mad Dog” in The Raid: Redemption and “Prakoso” in The Raid 2) and Cecep Arif Rahman (“The Assassin” in The Raid 2). There’s no information on who or what they’ll be playing, but we can assume that this late in the game they’re...
- 1/5/2015
- by Christopher Campbell
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
I really hope this is true. Twitch are reporting that a trio of actors from the amazing The Raid films are set to appear in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. According to them, we will see Iko Uwais (Rama), Yayan Ruhian (Mad Dog in The Raid, Prakoso in The Raid 2: Berandal) and T Cecep Arif Rahman ("The Assassin" from the final Berandal battle) as unspecified characters when we return to the galaxy far, far away in December. Though the site have no information on who they might be playing, given the fact that all three are accomplished martial arts experts, it's not too much of a stretch to assume they will be putting those skills to use in some capacity. What do you guys think? Jedi? Sith? Aliens? Share your theories in the usual place... and if you haven't seen The Raid films, the vid below will give...
- 1/5/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
It would appear that the force is set to awaken in Indonesia.Though there has been no comment whatsoever from any of the performers or their representation, Twitch has learned that a key trio of performers from Gareth Evans' The Raid and The Raid 2 - leading man Iko Uwais, Mad Dog / Prakoso actor Yayan Ruhian and The Raid 2 finale fighter Cecep Arif Rahman, credited simply as The Assassin - will all appear in Jj Abrams' upcoming Star Wars: Episode 7 - The Force Awakens.We have no word yet on what their characters may be, which side of the good guy / bad guy line they fall upon or whether any will survive through until the subsequent pictures but think on this: After the...
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- 1/5/2015
- Screen Anarchy
40. Night Moves
Since 2006, Kelly Reichardt has found a way to reach inside of the hearts of her audiences, plucking out strings one by one with desolate re-imaginations of the American Pacific Northwest, seen through the eyes of people not so different than ourselves. With Meek’s Cutoff, she departed from her typical genre and moved in to the Old West, but you could still see her stark realism, perfectly imagined on-screen. Now, Reichardt has shifted gears again, this time to present day (still in the Pacific Northwest), following three environmental activists as they plan to blow up a dam. But this time Reichardt has eschewed all sense of dry, dirty characterization for a much more flowing story where the characters emerge from their settings more fully. It’s still methodical, but somewhere in between the planning and heist itself, Reichardt’s star Jesse Eisenberg finds notes we haven’t seen...
Since 2006, Kelly Reichardt has found a way to reach inside of the hearts of her audiences, plucking out strings one by one with desolate re-imaginations of the American Pacific Northwest, seen through the eyes of people not so different than ourselves. With Meek’s Cutoff, she departed from her typical genre and moved in to the Old West, but you could still see her stark realism, perfectly imagined on-screen. Now, Reichardt has shifted gears again, this time to present day (still in the Pacific Northwest), following three environmental activists as they plan to blow up a dam. But this time Reichardt has eschewed all sense of dry, dirty characterization for a much more flowing story where the characters emerge from their settings more fully. It’s still methodical, but somewhere in between the planning and heist itself, Reichardt’s star Jesse Eisenberg finds notes we haven’t seen...
- 12/28/2014
- by Staff
- SoundOnSight
Iko Uwais isn’t a household name just yet, but anyone who has seen any of director Gareth Evans’ last three films — Merantau, The Raid, The Raid 2 — likely remembers both his face and his sick moves. If you’re of such an ilk, the kind of moviegoer who relishes in the strange and ambitious fare of the science fiction genre, you are probably also away of the 2010 alien invasion film Skyline from VFX wiz-kids Greg and Colin Strause. Made on a small budget and delivered with great scale, Skyline was an imperfect but remarkably impressive entry in the packed landscape of alien invasion cinema. Now these two things are coming together. Badass fighter + badass alien effects. You’re welcome. More details after the jump, including word of yet another Indonesian ass-kicker’s involvement. Beyond Skyline, which begins filming in early December in Indonesia, will be written and directed by Liam O’Donnell, who...
- 11/10/2014
- by Neil Miller
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Back To The Future Part III isn't the most popular film in the trilogy. But Simon argues this sci-fi western deserves more love...
I don't think I'm going out on much of a limb by saying that, in general, Back To The Future Part III is the least talked about film in the trilogy. It shouldn't be, in my personal view, but it's the one that generally puts technology on the back burner, introduces a love story, and visually is the most different.
Personally, I've never thought the labelling of Back To The Future Part III as the least liked film in the series - as some have - is particular fair, though. My 10-year old would go even further. It's his favourite of the lot.
Detractors
So why then do some not warm to it as much? Well, let's deal with that, before I go onto the film in more detail.
I don't think I'm going out on much of a limb by saying that, in general, Back To The Future Part III is the least talked about film in the trilogy. It shouldn't be, in my personal view, but it's the one that generally puts technology on the back burner, introduces a love story, and visually is the most different.
Personally, I've never thought the labelling of Back To The Future Part III as the least liked film in the series - as some have - is particular fair, though. My 10-year old would go even further. It's his favourite of the lot.
Detractors
So why then do some not warm to it as much? Well, let's deal with that, before I go onto the film in more detail.
- 9/16/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Robert Zemeckis provided a more than worthy follow-up to his 1985 classic. Simon looks back at Back To The Future II...
If you're looking for an utterly independent analysis of Robert Zemeckis' Back To The Future Part II, then it'd be fair to say you're probably in the wrong place. It would be remiss of me from the outset to not acknowledge that, in my youth, I absolutely adored Back To The Future Part II. I wore out two VHS copies of the movie I had (one of them ex-rental, to be fair), and Alan Silvestri's superb score has been resident in my head pretty much ever since (one I seem to have bought four times, across four different formats).
It's only over time that I've come to appreciate the film in any kind of perspective, and the catalyst for that was watching the three films back-to-back in the...
If you're looking for an utterly independent analysis of Robert Zemeckis' Back To The Future Part II, then it'd be fair to say you're probably in the wrong place. It would be remiss of me from the outset to not acknowledge that, in my youth, I absolutely adored Back To The Future Part II. I wore out two VHS copies of the movie I had (one of them ex-rental, to be fair), and Alan Silvestri's superb score has been resident in my head pretty much ever since (one I seem to have bought four times, across four different formats).
It's only over time that I've come to appreciate the film in any kind of perspective, and the catalyst for that was watching the three films back-to-back in the...
- 9/15/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Reviewed by Colleen Wanglund, MoreHorror.com
The Raid 2 (2014)
Directed by Gareth Evans
Runtime 150 minutes
Written and directed by Gareth Evans, The Raid 2 picks up right where the original film left off. Rama’s brother Andi (Donny Alamsyah) is executed by the crime syndicate after escaping the building. Rama (Iko Uwais) goes to Bunawar (Cok Simbara) and is asked to go undercover in a secret unit to expose the corruption of the Police Commissioner. Rama wants no part of it until he learns of his brother’s murder and the threats to his family. He goes to prison for assault where he is told it will only be for a few months. While there he must gain the trust of Uco (Arifin Putra), son of the head of Bangun’s (Tio Pakusodewo) criminal enterprise. When Rama is finally released from prison, Uco is waiting for him and he is given a job by Bangun.
The Raid 2 (2014)
Directed by Gareth Evans
Runtime 150 minutes
Written and directed by Gareth Evans, The Raid 2 picks up right where the original film left off. Rama’s brother Andi (Donny Alamsyah) is executed by the crime syndicate after escaping the building. Rama (Iko Uwais) goes to Bunawar (Cok Simbara) and is asked to go undercover in a secret unit to expose the corruption of the Police Commissioner. Rama wants no part of it until he learns of his brother’s murder and the threats to his family. He goes to prison for assault where he is told it will only be for a few months. While there he must gain the trust of Uco (Arifin Putra), son of the head of Bangun’s (Tio Pakusodewo) criminal enterprise. When Rama is finally released from prison, Uco is waiting for him and he is given a job by Bangun.
- 8/15/2014
- by admin
- MoreHorror
The 1980s were a time in which the science fiction and adventure film genres reigned supreme. Films like Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Ghostbusters (1984), and Back to the Future (1985) are three of strong examples of classic 80s films that expanded their respective universes to further installments. The sequel, while a sometimes surefire way of making money off of an already established and original idea, can at times continue the adventure and prolong the cinematic magic in wonderful ways.
Filmmaker George Lucas popularized the sequel concept in 1980 with a follow-up to 1977’s Star Wars: A New Hope. He had a vision when starting his space opera at episode #4 and The Empire Strikes Back furthered the adventures of Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca, R2-D2, and C3P0. It is thought by many to be far superior to its predecessor. A third installment soon followed and so did a prequel trilogy in 1999. These...
Filmmaker George Lucas popularized the sequel concept in 1980 with a follow-up to 1977’s Star Wars: A New Hope. He had a vision when starting his space opera at episode #4 and The Empire Strikes Back furthered the adventures of Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca, R2-D2, and C3P0. It is thought by many to be far superior to its predecessor. A third installment soon followed and so did a prequel trilogy in 1999. These...
- 8/10/2014
- by Randall Unger
- SoundOnSight
For the dog days of summer, what could be better than a movie with some canine teeth? And some claws. And a loud bark. And a nice wine for a dog day afternoon.
“The Howling” is a great 1980s werewolf film - there were a few of them back in the day. This one boasts Tfh head guru Joe Dante directing a screenplay by John Sayles- not to mention the likes of Patrick Macnee, Slim Pickens, John Carradine andKevin McCarthy onscreen. I’m in.
First of all, save your silver bullets. Do you know how much ordinary stuff can kill a dog? Wine is right up there - or any alcoholic beverage. But how about milk? That’s bad for Fido, too. Chocolate, also not so good for Rover. Nor are avocados, persimmons, eggs, fish, salt, sugar, yeast or macadamia nuts. It looks like the only thing dogs can safely eat are Bonz.
“The Howling” is a great 1980s werewolf film - there were a few of them back in the day. This one boasts Tfh head guru Joe Dante directing a screenplay by John Sayles- not to mention the likes of Patrick Macnee, Slim Pickens, John Carradine andKevin McCarthy onscreen. I’m in.
First of all, save your silver bullets. Do you know how much ordinary stuff can kill a dog? Wine is right up there - or any alcoholic beverage. But how about milk? That’s bad for Fido, too. Chocolate, also not so good for Rover. Nor are avocados, persimmons, eggs, fish, salt, sugar, yeast or macadamia nuts. It looks like the only thing dogs can safely eat are Bonz.
- 8/7/2014
- by Randy Fuller
- Trailers from Hell
Trains in cinema have always made for an excitable source within the realm of the comedy, drama, mystery or suspense pertaining to the plot of a particular film. The setting for the featured trains as the driving force of entertainment serves as the heart and soul of the action for the most part.
In some cases using trains as a last minute symbolic theme for a film can generate great impact that thrives and questions the motives and urgency of the characters and storyline (i.e. the climax scene in The Defiant Ones where the salt-and-pepper escaped convicts Tony Curtis and Sidney Poitier try and make a desperate dash for permanent freedom on a speeding train en route to permanent freedom). Perhaps a train could also add an extra element of action-packed excitement in a film’s conclusive ending such as the uncontrollable commuter train in Speed?
In Getting on...
In some cases using trains as a last minute symbolic theme for a film can generate great impact that thrives and questions the motives and urgency of the characters and storyline (i.e. the climax scene in The Defiant Ones where the salt-and-pepper escaped convicts Tony Curtis and Sidney Poitier try and make a desperate dash for permanent freedom on a speeding train en route to permanent freedom). Perhaps a train could also add an extra element of action-packed excitement in a film’s conclusive ending such as the uncontrollable commuter train in Speed?
In Getting on...
- 7/22/2014
- by Frank Ochieng
- SoundOnSight
15. Stranger by the Lake
Directed by Alain Guiraudie
Written by Alain Guiraudie
France
Though Stranger by the Lake premiered at last year’s Cannes Film Festival (and appeared on Sound On Sight’s best of 2013 list), it finally reached North American audiences in January of this year. Alain Guiraudie’s stunning noir-tinged thriller is set entirely against the backdrop of a secluded lake–known to locals as a popular gay cruising spot. A tale of murder complicated by intense sexual obsession (garnering equal parts praise and criticism for its frank depiction of unsimulated gay sex) it accomplishes the rare feat of subtly guiding the way we pay attention to details as we watch. The film’s deceptively simple geography is mapped out as much aurally (and orally) as visually. By the time of the pulse-pounding climax, Guiraudie has masterfully taken hold of all of our senses in an ever-tightening claustrophobic grip.
Directed by Alain Guiraudie
Written by Alain Guiraudie
France
Though Stranger by the Lake premiered at last year’s Cannes Film Festival (and appeared on Sound On Sight’s best of 2013 list), it finally reached North American audiences in January of this year. Alain Guiraudie’s stunning noir-tinged thriller is set entirely against the backdrop of a secluded lake–known to locals as a popular gay cruising spot. A tale of murder complicated by intense sexual obsession (garnering equal parts praise and criticism for its frank depiction of unsimulated gay sex) it accomplishes the rare feat of subtly guiding the way we pay attention to details as we watch. The film’s deceptively simple geography is mapped out as much aurally (and orally) as visually. By the time of the pulse-pounding climax, Guiraudie has masterfully taken hold of all of our senses in an ever-tightening claustrophobic grip.
- 7/1/2014
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
People who have seen either of the two The Raid films will be familiar with Yayan Ruhian, who played the brutal adversary Mad Dog in the first film, and pivotal assassin Prakoso in the sequel. In a series full of excellent martial arts performances, he still managed to stand out. Now, according to Screendaily he has been cast as an international assassin in Miike Takashi's upcoming Yakuza Apocalypse: The Great War of the Underworld. In the film, a low-tier yakuza, played by Ichihara Hayato, discovers his boss is a vampire. When he becomes one himself, the battle against another gang turns epic. Nikkatsu produces, and aims to have the film in cinemas in 2015....
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- 5/14/2014
- Screen Anarchy
In the original Indonesian action film Raid: The Redemption from 2011, Welsh writer/director Gareth Evans didn’t bother much with story or character development, instead making his film a kind of videogame-inspired siege. Rookie cop Rama (Iko Uwais) powered his way through a 15-story tenement infested with killers, gangsters, and mobsters in a war that left bodies literally piled in the halls. Though Raid: The Redemption had a slight story, it was an unbelievably violent and excitingly frenetic film, a non-stop orgy of brilliantly choreographed fight scenes that scored on so many levels. With the sequel, The Raid 2, Evans has applied the same high-impact directorial style to a sprawling, more complex, The Departed-like story about crime family dynamics, corrupt politicians, moral dilemmas and mixed loyalties. The result is a 2 ½ hour epic of compelling drama punctuated by fist-pumping action, and stomach-churning violence that barely gives the audience a moment to catch their breath.
- 4/11/2014
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
By Mark Cerulli
Everyone in the west knows the name – Gaddafi. For over 40 years he was an international riddle, visiting world capitals yet sleeping in a bulletproof tent; a statesman who surrounded himself with female bodyguards and, of course, a pariah scorned by the west for acts of international terror…
In Mad Dog: Inside The Secret World of Muammar Gaddafi , a remarkable Showtime documentary premiering April 11th, director Christopher Olgiati and his team went deep inside the late despot’s hidden world. The resulting portrait is chilling, horrifying and impossible not to watch.
The film’s Executive Producer, Roy Ackerman spoke with Cinema Retro about putting together this daunting and dangerous project. “Chris (Olgiati) and I had worked together before… and he came to me about doing a film on the Lockerbie Crash and we spent a lot of time developing that but for various reasons we came to focus on Gaddafi.
Everyone in the west knows the name – Gaddafi. For over 40 years he was an international riddle, visiting world capitals yet sleeping in a bulletproof tent; a statesman who surrounded himself with female bodyguards and, of course, a pariah scorned by the west for acts of international terror…
In Mad Dog: Inside The Secret World of Muammar Gaddafi , a remarkable Showtime documentary premiering April 11th, director Christopher Olgiati and his team went deep inside the late despot’s hidden world. The resulting portrait is chilling, horrifying and impossible not to watch.
The film’s Executive Producer, Roy Ackerman spoke with Cinema Retro about putting together this daunting and dangerous project. “Chris (Olgiati) and I had worked together before… and he came to me about doing a film on the Lockerbie Crash and we spent a lot of time developing that but for various reasons we came to focus on Gaddafi.
- 4/9/2014
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
So, you're in Toronto and you're wondering how to properly lead in to the release of The Raid 2 on Friday. Have no fear! Toronto's Royal cinema has secured a 35mm print of Gareth Huw Evans' The Raid: Redemption - no mean feat as there are actually very few of these to be had around the world - and will be hosting a trio of screenings on April 8, 9 and 13th so you can get your Mad Dog on in fine style.Check out all the details here....
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- 4/5/2014
- Screen Anarchy
Badass Berendal: Gareth Evans Delivers a Bloody Good Time
Bigger is palpably better. In Gareth Evans’ eagerly anticipated and ambitious sequel to his 2011 cult hit The Raid, everything is on a bigger scale. Gone is the confined fighting quarters of one building, and in its place are grandiose sets wherein lead fighting machine Iko Uwais, (returning as protagonist Rama), can make mincemeat out of his opponents. Genre fans, and aficionados of the first film will be salivating over the extended rapid-fire, blood splattering, savage fight sequences with which this film is bulging. With a 150-minute running time, director and screenwriter Evans is also given ample time to nimbly create an intricately woven Godfather-like tale that was consciously absent in the first bare bones, spare film. The Raid 2 will undoubtedly keep auds’ hearts racing and adrenaline pumping from its first quiet moments to its deliciously gory, exhilarating finale.
Beginning a...
Bigger is palpably better. In Gareth Evans’ eagerly anticipated and ambitious sequel to his 2011 cult hit The Raid, everything is on a bigger scale. Gone is the confined fighting quarters of one building, and in its place are grandiose sets wherein lead fighting machine Iko Uwais, (returning as protagonist Rama), can make mincemeat out of his opponents. Genre fans, and aficionados of the first film will be salivating over the extended rapid-fire, blood splattering, savage fight sequences with which this film is bulging. With a 150-minute running time, director and screenwriter Evans is also given ample time to nimbly create an intricately woven Godfather-like tale that was consciously absent in the first bare bones, spare film. The Raid 2 will undoubtedly keep auds’ hearts racing and adrenaline pumping from its first quiet moments to its deliciously gory, exhilarating finale.
Beginning a...
- 3/28/2014
- by Leora Heilbronn
- IONCINEMA.com
The Raid 2 is a beautifully brutal ballet, a symphony of destruction if you will, masterfully choreographed with the grace of Swan Lake – just with a tad more blood, broken bodies, and blown open skulls. Gareth Evans follows one of the best action movies in years (The Raid) with an action sequel that makes the Mad Dog tag team rumble seem like child’s play – an inconceivable task. Evans expands upon his universe, abandoning the one building setting, and is able to create vibrant characters and captivating surroundings – but we’re here for the ass kicking. The Raid 2 is stylish, relentless, pulse-pounding action that packs a heavyweight punch, leaving the competition bloody, bruised, and begging for mercy. You’re not going to find action with more fury and flair anywhere else.
Following the events that transpired during The Raid, a somber Rama (Iko Uwais) goes undercover to sniff out...
Following the events that transpired during The Raid, a somber Rama (Iko Uwais) goes undercover to sniff out...
- 3/24/2014
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Everyone has that one cinematic brawl that sticks with him or her. They buy special edition Blu-rays to watch the glorious scenes in high definition, wear shirts sporting their favorite competitor, and even engage in debates with other fans about which character they think would win if the duel occurred in real life. With The Raid 2 coming out soon, what better time to look back on best fight scenes that genre films have to offer? Read on to see which conflicts make the list, and keep an eye out for The Raid 2, which is set to release on March 28th, 2014. 20. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan - Rooftop Scene Although it may seem a little campy, Julius deserves a ton of credit for being one of the only people to stand up and fight Jason Voorhees, instead of just running away. Julius lands nearly all of his blows,...
- 3/14/2014
- by Kalyn Corrigan
- FEARnet
We've had trailers and posters for the aggressively anticipated The Raid 2 (not subtitled 'Berandal' in this country), and lest it disappear from our thoughts for too long Sony PIctures Classics has just scattered a handful of new stills online. There are machetes, big sticks, hammers, shotguns, machine guns, vicious looking sickle-type things, and a lot of mud.And yes, that is Yayan Ruhian, who played the first film's Mad Dog. Head to our trailer breakdown to find out what that's all about...The Raid 2 picks up the story two hours after The Raid, and sweeps Rama (Iko Uwais) into a much broader world of corruption and violence as he infiltrates the ranks of a ruthless Jakarta crime syndicate. It's looking even more gnarly than its predecessor, if that's possible. Some of us at Empire have even seen it and can testify...The Raid 2 is the most blisteringly violent thing I've seen since Lee Cattermole.
- 2/25/2014
- EmpireOnline
In an age where the most popular shows on television or in a Netflix queue deal with power and what it means to abuse it, a documentary about a dictator seems fitting. Juxtaposed against a period of uncertainty regarding controversies stemming from the Arab Spring and the fall of Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi, Showtime will premiere a new feature length documentary about his 40 years on the international stage called "Mad Dog: Inside the Secret World of Muammar Gaddafi." The documentary will provide an in-depth look into the tyrannical rule of one of the most sadistic dictators in recent history. Through interviews and exclusive access to his inner circle, "Mad Dog" will explore the make-up of a violent, and sometimes vulnerable, man, as told not by political talking heads, but by the people who knew him best, especially at a time when his rule was pulling in $1 billion in oil revenue.
- 2/19/2014
- by Emerson Gordon
- Indiewire
Copyright: WWE Legends Of Mid-South Wrestling Blu-ray
When most wrestling fans think of New Orleans these days, they think of WrestleMania 30, coming up on April 6 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
What many younger fans may not realize is that New Orleans was one of the hottest cities in the old Mid-South territory back in the early ’80s, with Ted Dibiase, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, Junkyard Dog, King Kong Bundy, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Kamala, Steve “Dr. Death” Williams, and announcer Jim Ross being among the prominent names who left an indelible mark on professional wrestling.
With athletic, bruising matches orchestrated by no-nonsense promoter “Cowboy” Bill Watt, Mid-South garnered national attention for its evocative storytelling and Superdome Extravaganzas, featuring the Road Warriors, the Midnight Express, the Von Erichs, Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, and Andre the Giant.
In recent years, WWE purchased the Mid-South Wrestling video library — more than 1,200 hours of TV programming from...
When most wrestling fans think of New Orleans these days, they think of WrestleMania 30, coming up on April 6 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
What many younger fans may not realize is that New Orleans was one of the hottest cities in the old Mid-South territory back in the early ’80s, with Ted Dibiase, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, Junkyard Dog, King Kong Bundy, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Kamala, Steve “Dr. Death” Williams, and announcer Jim Ross being among the prominent names who left an indelible mark on professional wrestling.
With athletic, bruising matches orchestrated by no-nonsense promoter “Cowboy” Bill Watt, Mid-South garnered national attention for its evocative storytelling and Superdome Extravaganzas, featuring the Road Warriors, the Midnight Express, the Von Erichs, Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, and Andre the Giant.
In recent years, WWE purchased the Mid-South Wrestling video library — more than 1,200 hours of TV programming from...
- 2/11/2014
- by Marshall Ward
- Obsessed with Film
Park City - One of the highlights of "The Raid" was the character named Mad Dog. When you name a character something like that, especially in a film that is structured as a series of escalating fights, then you'd better deliver when you finally get to the scene where this guy shows what he can do. Since Gareth Evans had Yayan Ruhian playing the part, he was unworried, and with good reason. Ruhian is not only a gifted physical performer, but he's also a Silat instructor, and he's been one of the fight coordinators for all three movies Evans has directed...
- 1/29/2014
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
London, Jan 14 (Ani: A man ate another man's flesh because he was seeking revenge against Muslims after they killed his pregnant wife and family.
Ouandja Magloire, who calls himself Mad Dog, attacked a Muslim along with a Christian mob in the Central African Capital of Bangui.
Magloire followed his victim who he had seen sitting on a minibus and eventually had 20 young people with him forcing the bus driver to stop.
The mob then dragged him off the bus, beat and stabbed him before setting him on fire, the BBC reported.
In a footage of the event, Magloire is seen eating the man's leg and saying it was revenge for a Muslim killing his pregnant wife, sister-in-law and her baby.
According to an eyewitness,.
Ouandja Magloire, who calls himself Mad Dog, attacked a Muslim along with a Christian mob in the Central African Capital of Bangui.
Magloire followed his victim who he had seen sitting on a minibus and eventually had 20 young people with him forcing the bus driver to stop.
The mob then dragged him off the bus, beat and stabbed him before setting him on fire, the BBC reported.
In a footage of the event, Magloire is seen eating the man's leg and saying it was revenge for a Muslim killing his pregnant wife, sister-in-law and her baby.
According to an eyewitness,.
- 1/14/2014
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on a Serious Earth
Writer: Grant Morrison
Artist: Dave McKean
Publisher: DC Comics
25 years ago and well before his celebrated seven year run writing various Batman titles, Grant Morrison and Sandman cover illustrator Dave McKean collaborated on the best-selling and mind bending Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on a Serious Earth. The comic told two stories. The first was Batman investigating a hostage situation at Arkham Asylum orchestrated by the Joker, and the second was Amadeus Arkham founding Arkham Asylum and writing about it in his diary. By the end of the story, these two stories dovetail into one narrative through a series of shared images and the major theme of madness. In Arkham Asylum, Batman is truly insane in his thoughts and actions. Morrison and McKean delve into his tortured psyche using words, imagery, and his rogues gallery to explore the madness...
Writer: Grant Morrison
Artist: Dave McKean
Publisher: DC Comics
25 years ago and well before his celebrated seven year run writing various Batman titles, Grant Morrison and Sandman cover illustrator Dave McKean collaborated on the best-selling and mind bending Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on a Serious Earth. The comic told two stories. The first was Batman investigating a hostage situation at Arkham Asylum orchestrated by the Joker, and the second was Amadeus Arkham founding Arkham Asylum and writing about it in his diary. By the end of the story, these two stories dovetail into one narrative through a series of shared images and the major theme of madness. In Arkham Asylum, Batman is truly insane in his thoughts and actions. Morrison and McKean delve into his tortured psyche using words, imagery, and his rogues gallery to explore the madness...
- 1/2/2014
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
Odd List Ryan Lambie Simon Brew 10 Oct 2013 - 03:27
Another 25 unsung greats come under the spotlight, as we provide our pick of the underappreciated films of 1993...
What a year 1993 was. It saw the release of Star Fox on the Super Nintendo. Bill Clinton became president. Season three of Deep Space Nine premiered on Us television. UK politician Douglas Hurd visited Argentina. Cyndi Lauper released her album Hat Full Of Stars.
Aside from those earth shattering events, we'll probably remember 1993, in cinema terms, as the year Jurassic Park dominated the box office like an angry Tyrannosaurus. A true phenomenon, its profits doubled those of the second most watched film in 1993 cinemas, Mrs Doubtfire, and almost three times as much as the movie below that - the Harrison Ford thriller, The Fugitive.
But as ever, there was so much more to the 1993 movie landscape than dinosaurs and Robin Williams dressed as an old woman.
Another 25 unsung greats come under the spotlight, as we provide our pick of the underappreciated films of 1993...
What a year 1993 was. It saw the release of Star Fox on the Super Nintendo. Bill Clinton became president. Season three of Deep Space Nine premiered on Us television. UK politician Douglas Hurd visited Argentina. Cyndi Lauper released her album Hat Full Of Stars.
Aside from those earth shattering events, we'll probably remember 1993, in cinema terms, as the year Jurassic Park dominated the box office like an angry Tyrannosaurus. A true phenomenon, its profits doubled those of the second most watched film in 1993 cinemas, Mrs Doubtfire, and almost three times as much as the movie below that - the Harrison Ford thriller, The Fugitive.
But as ever, there was so much more to the 1993 movie landscape than dinosaurs and Robin Williams dressed as an old woman.
- 10/9/2013
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
"Oh my God! It's Mad Dog!" He's back! Any big fans of Tony Jaa, or anyone else looking for some respite from the Emmys and all the TV shows this weekend should fire up this short film. The parody short is called Ong Bark: The Beginning starring and made by martial arts superstar Tony Jaa featuring the same "Mad Dog" from the original Ong Bak movie. This is pretty much as amateur/low budget as anyone can get making a short, with cheap sound effects and slow motion galore, but it does have some cool fights plus a badass dog (named Fantom von der Goldenen Bernsteinsonne) and, of course, a chicken. Have fun with this. Hat tip to Twitch for finding this short film. The short was made by Tony Jaa and uploaded on his Facebook page. No other context on Ong Bark: The Beginning is provided aside from the...
- 9/22/2013
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
File this under the "What the?!" video of the day.While always playing the no-nonsense valiant hero in films, Thai action star Tony Jaa reveals an unusual goofy side of himself in the parody short Ong Bark: The Beginning. It's got a Michael Jackson-esque dance sequence, the return of David Ismalone as Mad Dog from Ong Bak and a chicken. Perhaps Jaa can branch out to comedies in future projects?You'll find the video embedded below....
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- 9/22/2013
- Screen Anarchy
Recently, "Boardwalk Empire's" Ron Livingston told Zap2it of his time on HBO's "Sex and the City": "I don't think there's an actor in New York who didn't either die on a 'Law & Order' or wasn't one of Carrie's boyfriends."
While not all of 2013's Emmy nominees died on "Law & Order" (some of them had to be the killer/rapist/criminal mastermind), 29 of them have a connection with one or more installment of the "L&O" franchise.
"Homeland's" Morena Baccarin did her time as a "Criminal Intent" extra, and "30 Rock" nominee Alec Baldwin has actually never been on "Law & Order." But he did get a co-credit for the story that became Season 8's "Tabloid."
Bobby Cannavale -- who is nominated for both his "Boardwalk Empire" and "Nurse Jackie" roles this year -- has always been an overachiever, having appeared on "Law & Order," "Svu" and "Criminal Intent." But...
While not all of 2013's Emmy nominees died on "Law & Order" (some of them had to be the killer/rapist/criminal mastermind), 29 of them have a connection with one or more installment of the "L&O" franchise.
"Homeland's" Morena Baccarin did her time as a "Criminal Intent" extra, and "30 Rock" nominee Alec Baldwin has actually never been on "Law & Order." But he did get a co-credit for the story that became Season 8's "Tabloid."
Bobby Cannavale -- who is nominated for both his "Boardwalk Empire" and "Nurse Jackie" roles this year -- has always been an overachiever, having appeared on "Law & Order," "Svu" and "Criminal Intent." But...
- 9/18/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Sports talk radio personality Chris "Mad Dog" Russo signed a new multi-year deal with SiriusXM and joined the Mlb Network as on-air talent, the companies jointly announced Wednesday. Russo, formerly of "Mike and the Mad Dog" fame, will continue to host his daily show, "Mad Dog Unleashed" on his own SiriusXM channel, Mad Dog Sports Radio. Also read: SiriusXM Radio Extends Mlb Partnership; All Games Now Available Somewhat separately, Russo is joining Mlb Network as on-air talent for a weekday baseball show launching in the spring. The show will be simulcast on Mlb Network...
- 8/28/2013
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Villains have always been and will always be some of the most fascinating and memorable characters in the world of genre film. Here we will take a look at the greatest villains of cinema from the 1990’s.
The criteria for this article is the same as in my previous articles Cinema’s Greatest Villains: The 1970’s and Cinema’s Greatest Villains: The 1980’s: the villains must be from live-action films-no animated features-and must pose some type of direct of indirect lethal threat. The villains can either be individuals or small groups that act as one unit.
The villains must be human or human in appearance. Also, individuals that are the central protagonists/antiheroes of their respective films were excluded.
Brad Dourif as The Gemini Killer in The Exorcist III (William Peter Blatty, 1990): Veteran actor Dourif is intense and unforgettable as an executed murderer inhabiting someone else’s body in...
The criteria for this article is the same as in my previous articles Cinema’s Greatest Villains: The 1970’s and Cinema’s Greatest Villains: The 1980’s: the villains must be from live-action films-no animated features-and must pose some type of direct of indirect lethal threat. The villains can either be individuals or small groups that act as one unit.
The villains must be human or human in appearance. Also, individuals that are the central protagonists/antiheroes of their respective films were excluded.
Brad Dourif as The Gemini Killer in The Exorcist III (William Peter Blatty, 1990): Veteran actor Dourif is intense and unforgettable as an executed murderer inhabiting someone else’s body in...
- 8/11/2013
- by Terek Puckett
- SoundOnSight
by Matt Hawkins
If you're a hardcore toy geek, then you might be familiar with John Harmon. His homebase is Mint Condition Customs, where he highlights his affinity for taking off the shelf action figures and making them new again. Often he'll transform a character into some other variation that doesn't already exist in an officially sanction toy form.
Harmon’s most recent creation has gotten a decent amount of buzz, and for good reason; it's his take on Bill "Mad Dog" Rizer and Lance "Scorpion" Bean, the stars of "Contra." So why do they look like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone? Because they were in the cover the Nes version. Kinda, sorta.
The star of Commando and the star of Rambo were clearly the inspiration of the two characters of the box art (much like Michael Biehn, who starred in the original Terminator, was obviously the template for Solid...
If you're a hardcore toy geek, then you might be familiar with John Harmon. His homebase is Mint Condition Customs, where he highlights his affinity for taking off the shelf action figures and making them new again. Often he'll transform a character into some other variation that doesn't already exist in an officially sanction toy form.
Harmon’s most recent creation has gotten a decent amount of buzz, and for good reason; it's his take on Bill "Mad Dog" Rizer and Lance "Scorpion" Bean, the stars of "Contra." So why do they look like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone? Because they were in the cover the Nes version. Kinda, sorta.
The star of Commando and the star of Rambo were clearly the inspiration of the two characters of the box art (much like Michael Biehn, who starred in the original Terminator, was obviously the template for Solid...
- 8/3/2013
- by MTV Video Games
- MTV Multiplayer
Editor's Note: After a night of restless sleep, I was visited by the three Spirits of America -- Teddy Roosevelt, Mark Twain, and Bo Jackson. They asked why I had forgotten so many other great American video game heroes and demanded I expand the list. Never one to want to disappoint, I have revised this article to reflect the wishes of Bo and his pals.
America's birthday is tomorrow and what better way to celebrate than by counting off a few of the most iconic All-American video game characters. What's that you say? You'd rather be kicking back a few colds ones with some friends while watching fireworks? Fine -- but you'll never know who's the best American video game hero.
11. Bill "Mad Dog" Rizer and Lance "Scorpion" Bean -- "Contra"
This classic arcade game put you in the boots of two commandos pitted against a terrorist organization who were wreaking havoc over the world.
America's birthday is tomorrow and what better way to celebrate than by counting off a few of the most iconic All-American video game characters. What's that you say? You'd rather be kicking back a few colds ones with some friends while watching fireworks? Fine -- but you'll never know who's the best American video game hero.
11. Bill "Mad Dog" Rizer and Lance "Scorpion" Bean -- "Contra"
This classic arcade game put you in the boots of two commandos pitted against a terrorist organization who were wreaking havoc over the world.
- 7/4/2013
- by Clint Mize
- MTV Multiplayer
Released today is a brand new still from Gareth Evans’ upcoming sequel The Raid 2. If the actor in the photo looks familiar, that’s because it’s Yayan Ruhian. Who’s that you ask? He’s the guy who played Mad Dog in the first film. In the sequel, he’s returning but not as Mad Dog. Instead, he’ll be playing a new character named Prakoso.
As far as we know, there’s no connection between the two and at this point, we have no idea how he’ll factor into the plot. Speaking of plot, what we know so far is that it picks up right where the first film ended and follows “Rama (Uwais) as he goes undercover and infiltrates the ranks of a ruthless Jakarta crime syndicate in order to protect his family and uncover the corruption in his own police force.”
So far, it’s...
As far as we know, there’s no connection between the two and at this point, we have no idea how he’ll factor into the plot. Speaking of plot, what we know so far is that it picks up right where the first film ended and follows “Rama (Uwais) as he goes undercover and infiltrates the ranks of a ruthless Jakarta crime syndicate in order to protect his family and uncover the corruption in his own police force.”
So far, it’s...
- 7/3/2013
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Unleashed today via his Twittter account, The Raid filmmaker Gareth Huw Evans treated us to a fresh image from the production of his upcoming sequel The Raid 2: Berandal. And if that face looks familiar it is because that is Yayan Ruhian, Mad Dog from the first Raid film and Eric from Evans' debut feature film Merantau. It should be noted though, that he is not playing Mad Dog here but a new character called Prakoso. There is absolutely zero connection between the two characters. And to help disassociate between the two characters Yayan has let his hair out. Literally. The hair on Yayan's head has made a steady progression from clean cut in Merantau to completely disheveled in Berandal. I wager the next Evans film he...
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- 7/3/2013
- Screen Anarchy
Thai crime movies are going old school with upcoming release Inspector Mad Dog, a film that very clearly takes its cues more from the films of the early 80s than from anything more contemporary. It's all antiheroes and old film stock (or, at least the digital approximation thereof) here in the story of a cop on the edge in pursuit of a vicious criminal.Details beyond that are slim for the time being, beyond that the picture is being distributed - and presumably handled on the international market - by Sahamongkol Films and was produced by the hilariously named (to English speaking ears, at least) FukDuk Film. Check the trailer below....
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- 6/10/2013
- Screen Anarchy
This story told by Director Phlippe Mora is strangely like The Flat in that two people on the opposite sides of a racial divide are still able to find pleasure in one another's company.
Philippe Mora and musician Harald Grosskopf met in Berlin in 2009, discovering that their German fathers were on opposite sides in WW2. This finished documentary is now available on Amazon Instant Video.
For Mora and Grosskopf the most interesting question is the analysis of the overall public silence of German society about the war period. Only after the youth rebellions, and “counterculture” of 1968 did the subject become public and the subject of discussion.
German Sons
Genre DocumentaryYear2010 Director Philippe MoraScreenplay Philippe Mora, Harald GrosskopfLength88 min
Can two men from widely differing backgrounds, who would be regarded as sworn enemies, find a way towards a reconciliation? Both Harald Grosskopf and Philippe Mora were born in Germany, Harald the son of a soldier who was a member of the Nazi Party, while Philippe is the son of a Jewish artistic family. They both met in Berlin in 2009, and Philippe immediately decided to make a documentary about this encounter, and their reflections on their incredibly disparate upbringing. Highly-regarded international filmmaker Mora uses a great deal of research, archival footage, interviews, split screen observations of contemporary Berlin, and rare photographs to weave a portrait of two people impacted by the Hitler years. The men find a way to explore and repudiate the past, whilst finding artistic expression in their own lives to deal with. This is personal documentary filmmaking at the highest level, replete with insightful observations and rare footage of key locations in Berlin.
Philippe Mora was born in Paris in 1949 but moved to Melbourne with his parents in 1951. As a young man he went to London and became a successful artist. Trouble in Molopolis (1969) was one of his first movies and many more should follow including documentaries, dramas, science fiction and historical films. A selection of his work includes Brother Can You Spare a Dime (1975) and Mad Dog (1976).
Philippe Mora and musician Harald Grosskopf met in Berlin in 2009, discovering that their German fathers were on opposite sides in WW2. This finished documentary is now available on Amazon Instant Video.
For Mora and Grosskopf the most interesting question is the analysis of the overall public silence of German society about the war period. Only after the youth rebellions, and “counterculture” of 1968 did the subject become public and the subject of discussion.
German Sons
Genre DocumentaryYear2010 Director Philippe MoraScreenplay Philippe Mora, Harald GrosskopfLength88 min
Can two men from widely differing backgrounds, who would be regarded as sworn enemies, find a way towards a reconciliation? Both Harald Grosskopf and Philippe Mora were born in Germany, Harald the son of a soldier who was a member of the Nazi Party, while Philippe is the son of a Jewish artistic family. They both met in Berlin in 2009, and Philippe immediately decided to make a documentary about this encounter, and their reflections on their incredibly disparate upbringing. Highly-regarded international filmmaker Mora uses a great deal of research, archival footage, interviews, split screen observations of contemporary Berlin, and rare photographs to weave a portrait of two people impacted by the Hitler years. The men find a way to explore and repudiate the past, whilst finding artistic expression in their own lives to deal with. This is personal documentary filmmaking at the highest level, replete with insightful observations and rare footage of key locations in Berlin.
Philippe Mora was born in Paris in 1949 but moved to Melbourne with his parents in 1951. As a young man he went to London and became a successful artist. Trouble in Molopolis (1969) was one of his first movies and many more should follow including documentaries, dramas, science fiction and historical films. A selection of his work includes Brother Can You Spare a Dime (1975) and Mad Dog (1976).
- 4/5/2013
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
We at Tube Talk know you lot are constantly clamouring for telly scoop, but as mere mortals you face the constant disappointment of having those mean old TV bigwigs slamming doors in your faces.
Thankfully, instead of bawling like maniacs and screaming "I Hate Doors" at the top of your voices, you can come to our Q&A for that juicy TV info you crave and a reassuring pat on the back. This week we've got all the deets on Game of Thrones, Person of Interest and much, much more...
I'm thrilled that Game of Thrones is back! The first episode was epic! Any hints for next week?
You don't have to tell us, brother! GoT kept its title as the most astonishing thing on TV when it returned to Sky Atlantic for its third season this week, serving up an episode containing massive great dragons, more terror from the...
Thankfully, instead of bawling like maniacs and screaming "I Hate Doors" at the top of your voices, you can come to our Q&A for that juicy TV info you crave and a reassuring pat on the back. This week we've got all the deets on Game of Thrones, Person of Interest and much, much more...
I'm thrilled that Game of Thrones is back! The first episode was epic! Any hints for next week?
You don't have to tell us, brother! GoT kept its title as the most astonishing thing on TV when it returned to Sky Atlantic for its third season this week, serving up an episode containing massive great dragons, more terror from the...
- 4/4/2013
- Digital Spy
Title: Stand Off Directed by: Terry George Starring: Brendan Fraser, Colm Meaney, Martin McCann, Yaya Alafia, David O’Hara Running time: 89 minutes, Rated R, Available on Blu-ray Special Features: Trailer Jimbo makes a lot of bad decisions. The worst one is borrowing money from a renowned gangster named Mad Dog Flynn. When Mad Dog tortures Jimbo after losing more borrowed money at the casino, and tells Jimbo he will kill him and take his infant son, Jimbo becomes desperate and decides to rob the fish market which unbeknownst to him is owned by Mad Dog. Jimbo then holes up in a local antiques shop which is being run by an [ Read More ]
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- 3/24/2013
- by juliana
- ShockYa
*full disclosure: a DVD screener of this film was provided by Ketchup Entertainment. Director: Terry George. Writers: Thomas Gallagher and Terry George. Cast: Brendan Fraser, Colm Meaney, Martin McCann, Yaya Alafia and David O'Hara. Stand Off is an Ireland shot comedy from Oscar Award winner Terry George (Hotel Rwanda). From the promotional material, the film looks like a heist thriller. However, Stand Off is a light-hearted film that deals with family issues. The United Kingdom actors provide some realistic Irish brogue and the film has some solid dramatic moments, but the film is missing a much needed edge. The film is set in the director's hometown, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Here, a desperate man, Jimbo (Martin McCann), owes a local gangster over 5K Ir£. He only has a short window to make the money back. Or the hood, Mad Dog Flynn (David O'Hara), will take Jimbo's child. Understandably, Jimbo is motivated...
- 3/13/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Who doesn’t remember the agonizing brutality that was Contra with adoration. Sure, it’s punishing difficulty probably caused many a broken controllers, but nothing compares with the satisfaction of completing a level with your buddy. It’s been several years since gamers have had a true Contra sequel and I think it’s time to change that.
Perhaps using the term ‘reboot’ is something of a misnomer when it comes to Contra. In all actuality we really just need another sequel or iteration of this franchise. Most of the game franchises I talk about in this column typically had something happen to them that turned them from Aaa titles into running jokes. That’s not really the case here with Contra as just about all of their major releases have done well critically. The only real problem is that Contra hasn’t made an appearance in quite some time...
Perhaps using the term ‘reboot’ is something of a misnomer when it comes to Contra. In all actuality we really just need another sequel or iteration of this franchise. Most of the game franchises I talk about in this column typically had something happen to them that turned them from Aaa titles into running jokes. That’s not really the case here with Contra as just about all of their major releases have done well critically. The only real problem is that Contra hasn’t made an appearance in quite some time...
- 2/27/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Who doesn’t remember the agonizing brutality that was Contra with adoration. Sure, it’s punishing difficulty probably caused many a broken controllers, but nothing compares with the satisfaction of completing a level with your buddy. It’s been several years since gamers have had a true Contra sequel and I think it’s time to change that.
Perhaps using the term ‘reboot’ is something of a misnomer when it comes to Contra. In all actuality we really just need another sequel or iteration of this franchise. Most of the game franchises I talk about in this column typically had something happen to them that turned them from Aaa titles into running jokes. That’s not really the case here with Contra as just about all of their major releases have done well critically. The only real problem is that Contra hasn’t made an appearance in quite some time...
Perhaps using the term ‘reboot’ is something of a misnomer when it comes to Contra. In all actuality we really just need another sequel or iteration of this franchise. Most of the game franchises I talk about in this column typically had something happen to them that turned them from Aaa titles into running jokes. That’s not really the case here with Contra as just about all of their major releases have done well critically. The only real problem is that Contra hasn’t made an appearance in quite some time...
- 2/27/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Returning for its fourth year we are proud to present the annual HeyUGuys movie awards – The Truffles.
As each year draws to a close we let our wonderful team of writers loose on the movie landscape to throw plaudits at the great and good and fettered eggnog at those responsible for the bad and cinematically reprehensible.
Here’s our take on the highs and lows of Movietown in 2012.
First up on stage…
Adam Lowes
Best use of CGI: Rust & Bone
It’s always the subtle work which yields the best results. Buoyed by a stunning turn by Marion Cotillard, the CG artists here do a remarkable and flawless job of presenting to the audience what looks like a genuine amputee. The results are shocking, wholly believable and never once distract from the drama.
Best film yet to be released in the UK: Beyond the Black Rainbow
The debut of Panos...
As each year draws to a close we let our wonderful team of writers loose on the movie landscape to throw plaudits at the great and good and fettered eggnog at those responsible for the bad and cinematically reprehensible.
Here’s our take on the highs and lows of Movietown in 2012.
First up on stage…
Adam Lowes
Best use of CGI: Rust & Bone
It’s always the subtle work which yields the best results. Buoyed by a stunning turn by Marion Cotillard, the CG artists here do a remarkable and flawless job of presenting to the audience what looks like a genuine amputee. The results are shocking, wholly believable and never once distract from the drama.
Best film yet to be released in the UK: Beyond the Black Rainbow
The debut of Panos...
- 12/21/2012
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
It’s well known that Prohibition was an epic failure in terms of deterring the consumption of alcohol, but it did succeed at making the 1920s and early 1930s a very exciting period of American history. Not since the Wild West era of the mid-1800s has America seen such lawlessness, hence the title of director John Hillcoat‘s new film Lawless. The story of the Bondurant brothers takes place during Prohibition in Franklin County, Virginia. Notoriously known as the “wettest county,” this rural mountain region is a central hub of illegal bootlegging. Everyone seems to be making moonshine, but no one seems to do it as well, or with as much disregard for the authorities and outside influences as the legendary Bondurant brothers.
John Hillcoat has established a reputation for atmospheric, impressive dramatic films that fall short of receiving the exposure nor the appreciation they truly deserve. Hillcoat’s...
John Hillcoat has established a reputation for atmospheric, impressive dramatic films that fall short of receiving the exposure nor the appreciation they truly deserve. Hillcoat’s...
- 8/29/2012
- by Travis Keune
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Like others who were around and watching movies in the 80s, I associate Tom Wilson best with his role as the multi-generational bully Biff, Griff and Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen in the Back to the Future franchise. Though, my appreciation for his talent as an actor grew substantially when he played Coach Ben Fredricks in Freaks and Geeks. In addition to playing the occasional role in a film or TV show, Wilson is also an artist and a stand-up comedian. But you have to figure that people are constantly approaching him with Back to the Future-related requests and questions, telling him to make like a tree and get out of here, noting "what we have here," or asking him what he's looking at ("butthead"). Last fall, Wilson was featured on Chris Hardwick's Nerdist podcast. This image, which was posted at the Nerdist site at that time, has made...
- 8/2/2012
- cinemablend.com
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