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Marco Polo (Season One)

I’ve just finished season one of Marco Polo on Netflix and I have to admit to quite enjoying it. That “I have to admit” is mostly for myself, as I watched the first two episodes about a year ago when Read more…


Kill Zone 2 (aka SPL II: A Time for Consequences)

Having finished unpacking and having (relatively) settled into our new home, and with the readings and discussion topic for my MA course not yet posted, my wife and I had time on Friday evening to watch a movie. Netflix indulged Read more…


Review: Flashpoint

I have to admit, that while I was hesitant at first to spend the monthly fee on Netflix, it has turned out to be a great investment. My wife at first went along with it for the sake of the Read more…


The Raid: Redemption

I don’t remember a lot about the first time I saw Ong Bak. I remember it was in our apartment on Frederick St. in Kitchener, and I remember my wife and I watching it together. What I remember better than Read more…


Crowe’s Iron Fist

I have no idea what kind of a director RZA will prove to be. Given the name of his group (Wu-Tang Clan), his interest in “kung-fu” films is likely not surprising. It’s also likely not surprising to anyone who knows Read more…


Which Warrior’s Way?

I like me some martial arts in my movies. That doesn’t mean I inordinately love martial arts movies, but if you give me some awesome fight scenes, I’ll forgive a lot (though not anything, as I still haven’t forgiven Ong Read more…


Five Deadly Venoms Remake?

Chris pointed out at ForgedRPG.com that Twitch has posted about a possible remake of the Five Deadly Venoms. Read the Twitch article here. As Chris says: ” My eyes! My eyes!” I have a feeling that the goggles? They will Read more…