Film Review: ‘Fistful Of Vengance’

I love a good martial arts flick. But I’m admittedly partial to the genre’s efforts in the 1970s, whereas I’m

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Ben Martin 807 Views action films, Big Trouble in Little China, fantasy films, Iko Uwais, Martial Arts, martial arts film, Netflix, Netflix original film, New Release, sequel, Shang-Chi, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, streaming services, Syfy, television, The Raid: Redemption, USA Network

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘The Matrix Resurrections’

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

January 8, 2022January 7, 2022 Ben Martin 772 Views box office, Carrie-Anne Moss, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Hugo Weaving, Keanu Reeves, Kung Fu, Laurence Fishburne, lega sequel, Martial Arts, Neil Gaimain, Neil Patrick Harris, neo noir, sci-fi action adventure, sequel, steampunk, The Matrix, The Matrix 4, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Resurrections, the Wachowskis, trilogy, Warner Bros.

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘The Matrix Revolutions’

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December 11, 2021December 10, 2021 Ben Martin 824 Views Anime, box office, Carrie-Anne Moss, Clive Barker, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Hugo Weaving, Keanu Reeves, Kung Fu, Laurence Fishburne, Martial Arts, Neil Gaimain, neo noir, sci-fi action adventure, sequel, steampunk, The Matrix, The Matrix 4, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Resurrections, the Wachowskis, trilogy, Warner Bros.

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘The Matrix Reloaded’

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

December 4, 2021December 2, 2021 Ben Martin 907 Views Anime, Back to the Future II, Back to the Future III, box office, Carrie-Anne Moss, Clive Barker, comic books, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), geoff darrow, Hugo Weaving, Keanu Reeves, Kung Fu, Laurence Fishburne, Martial Arts, Neil Gaimain, neo noir, sci-fi action adventure, sequel, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, steampunk, The Lord of the Rings, The Matrix, The Matrix 4, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Resurrections, the Wachowskis, trilogy, video games, Warner Bros.

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘The Matrix’

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

November 20, 2021November 19, 2021 Ben Martin 1085 Views 1999, Anime, box office, Carrie-Anne Moss, Clive Barker, comic books, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), geoff darrow, Hugo Weaving, Johnny Depp, Keanu Reeves, Kung Fu, Laurence Fishburne, Martial Arts, neo noir, sci-fi action adventure, steampunk, The Matrix, The Matrix 4, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Resurrections, the Wachowskis, trilogy, Warner Bros., Will Smith

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Film Review – ‘Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle Of The Realms’

A few months ago, when I reviewed the Mortal Kombat live-action films for the Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) column, I

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The Master Of Kung-Fu Visits The Baxter Building In Shang-Chi #4 Preview

Writer Gene Luen Yang Art by Dike Ruan Cover by Leinil Francis Yu “SHANG-CHI VS. THE FANTASTIC FOUR! • Someone has

September 3, 2021September 5, 2021 Olly MacNamee 753 Views China, Dike Ruan, Gene Luen Yang, Martial Arts, Marvel, Master of Kung Fu, Shang-Chi #4

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Donnie Yen Kicks Butt In ‘Raging Fire’ Trailer

A righteous cop’s past comes back to haunt him when his sting operation is attacked by a mysterious group of

June 29, 2021 Tito W. James 751 Views crime, Donnie Yen, Martial Arts, Nicholas Tse, Raging Fire

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Donnie Yen Kicks Butt In ‘Raging Fire’ Trailer

A righteous cop’s past comes back to haunt him when his sting operation is attacked by a mysterious group of

June 29, 2021 Tito W. James 812 Views crime, Donnie Yen, Martial Arts, Nicholas Tse, Raging Fire

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Mortal Kombat’ (2021)

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

May 8, 2021September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 1113 Views 1990's, action movie, adaptation, arcade game, box office, fantasy film, fighting games, film, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), HBO Max, Jax, Martial Arts, martial arts film, Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 11, movies, New Line Cinema, New Release, reboots, scorpion, sequel, ultra-violent, video game, video games, Warner Bros.

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Mortal Kombat: Annihilation’

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

May 1, 2021September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 1612 Views 1990's, 1997, action movie, adaptation, arcade game, box office, Christopher Lambert, fantasy film, fighting games, film, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Jax, Martial Arts, martial arts film, Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 11, movies, New Line Cinema, Paul w.s. Anderson, reboots, scorpion, sequel, ultra-violent, video game, video games

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Mortal Kombat’ (1995)

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

April 24, 2021September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 1305 Views 1990's, 1995, action movie, adaptation, arcade game, box office, Cameron Diaz, Christopher Lambert, fantasy film, fighting games, film, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), Highlander, Highlander II: The Quickening, Jax, Martial Arts, martial arts film, Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 11, movies, New Line Cinema, Paul w.s. Anderson, Resident Evil, scorpion, Sean Connery, Tom Cruise, ultra-violent, video game, video games

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East Vs West: Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’ #5 Previewed

Written by: Gene Luen Yang Art by: Dike Ruan, Philip Tan “The grand finale! Sister Hammer! launches her final attack

January 26, 2021 Olly MacNamee 845 Views Dike Ruan, Gene Luen Yang, Kung Fu, Marcus To, Martial Arts, Marvel, Philip Tan, Shang-Chi #5

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Ninja Zombies? Nuff Said! – ‘Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon’ #1 Preview

Written by Larry Hama Art by Dave Wachter Colour art by Neeraj Menon Letters by Travis Lanham “An Iron Fist

January 19, 2021 Olly MacNamee 924 Views Dave Wachter, Iron Fist, Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon #1, Kung Fu, Larry Hama, Martial Arts, Marvel, neeraj menon, Power Man and Iron Fist, Travis Lanham

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A Look At How ‘The Matrix’ Changed Our Reality

I encountered the Matrix films in high school and was blown away by their mind-bending concepts and fantastic fight scenes.

January 13, 2021 Tito W. James 1522 Views Keanu Reeves, Martial Arts, The Matrix, the Wachowskis

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Preview: Master And Student Reunite In ‘Fire Power’ #6 But It Doesn’t Go Well

Written by Robert Kirkman Art by Chris Samnee After everything he’s been through and all he has sacrificed, Owen is

December 2, 2020 Olly MacNamee 893 Views Chris Samnee, Fire Power #6, Image Comics, Image Comics/Skybound, judo, karate, Kung Fu, Martial Arts, Robert Kirkman, Skybound

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

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Why You Should Watch Kung Fu Classic ‘Ip Man’

Ip Man is a 2008 Kung Fu film inspired by the life of Master Yip Man who was the Wing

July 23, 2020 Tito W. James 1981 Views Bruce Lee, Donnie Yen, IP Man, Martial Arts

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The Cure And A Girl’s Night In: ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Jennika #2’ Reviewed

Jennika’s old flame, Silas, has come back promising a cure for mutation. He claims that he wants to use it for the good of everyone in the quarantine zone. Jenny believes him and helps him on his mission, but she’s still suspicious. Plus: a mutant girl’s night!