Horror Movie Reviews: Dracula II: The Ascension

Jason Scott Lee (Image via RottenTomatoes.com)I thought I was so OVER vampire movies. Since 1983 and The Hunger, I'd pretty much seen 'em all. But... this one (suggested by Netflix) blew me away... a whole new twist. Very unexpected. I must say I enjoyed it a great deal.

The best part is that the NEW Van Helsing (aka Vampire Hunter) is a Church sanctioned Jason Scott Lee: most famous for his part as Bruce Lee in "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story".

He is (as always) extraordinary in his acts of dispension (ie. ridding the world of the vampire menace). SPOILER: He decapitates with an unusual blade... and a few extraordinary powers of his own.

I mentioned once before that I have this thing for Asian men (ever since my summer studying karate in Japan and discovering Masao Kusakari... a half American, half Asian actor). LOL. He was the star of a Japanese version of Starsky and Hutch (circa 1977). Whateverthehelll happened to that poster?

 

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Martial Arts Movie Reviews: The Warrior's Way, 2009 (The Best Martial Arts Movies)

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At first I was thinking, okay, "Cowboys and Aliens" so... now we have "Cowboys and Samarai". But then I remembered David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine in the 1970's TV series: Kung Fu.

This movie brings back a bit more of the beloved essence of that series... not so much the martial arts, but the WISDOM of the martial arts.

Somewhere I have a (cassette!) tape of the Kung Fu aphorisms from the series (Kung Fu, 1972-1975).






Sad note. Apparently the series was actually Bruce Lee's idea but he was cut from acting the part because America just wasn't ready for an Asian TV Star at the time (so said the production company).

Anyway, I just loved this film!!! And do highly recommend it for so many more reasons other than just the Eastern "wisdom".

The aesthetically beautiful and extremely creative cinematography is outstanding. And the stylized modern synthesis of script and acting are amazing to behold. A Masterpiece of direction by Sngmoo Lee. A real work of art... not to be missed.

The title: The Warrior's Way is nothing new to the martial arts world. But this movie is: serious, artistically brutal, and humorous all at once. I especially liked that the main character's protege is a young woman.

Again, as I said, I just loved it. Long live "The Eastern Western"!
 
Oh, yeah, the main actor?  Dong-gun Jang. He's Asia's answer to Clint Eastwood... soft-spoken, hard-assed, and as COOL as it gets.

 

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Welcome!!! BBB is Now being read in 85 Countries!

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English: Satellite view of the Isle of Man, without clouds

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Movie Reviews: "Hardware, 1990" with a young Dylan McDermott

Image via WikipediaSo I've been watching the movie "Hardware, 1990" with the gorgeous Dylan Mcdermott,  and I began wondering about the efficacy of a real machine takeover. 

So I turned to Kurzweil's "Transcendant Man" and I had a panic attack... 'It's not a question of IF this WILL HAPPEN, but WHEN!" Geez.


So I asked (the brain) the internet, a question, "Will robots overtake humanity?" and it led me to this site:

(http://www.suniljoseph.net/2011/03/13/why-machines-will-overtake-humans/):

My favorite line on this site is: "Disclaimer: The views expressed here are that of the author and is based on the limited knowledge and unlimited imagination of the author and should not be considered as a rational argument based on scientific facts."

So, apparently, there are two options here: the optimistic (humans will evolve right along with) and the pessimistic (robots will find us redundant enough - or dangerous enough to require extermination... or slavery). So which will it be?

A friend of mine once said, "Just choose your side and that's where you will end up." Sounds good enough to me. I'm an optimist by will, not nature. Takes a little work. But I think it will be worth the effort. Where do you stand?

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Image by Accidental Hedonist via FlickrThe Kitchy Kitchen: TOASTED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH WITH AN APPLE MUST...: "I've been around enough cheese platters to know that apple + cheddar + ham is a very good thing. So why not put it on a baguette and call i..."

This 23 year old southern Calif "Foodie" (Claire Thomas) is something to keep an eye on. New show (Saturdays) on ABC.

P.S. She's cute as a button!
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Cats that look like HITLER funny humor cute animals

Image via WikipediaImage via WikipediaMy favorite new website: Cats that look like Hitler . com...

You gotta check this out.

Funny.

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I always wondered if this would come up... the opportunity to say that my great Grand  Dad (on my mother's side was a Nazi and my husband's Great Grandmother was a Jew.

God Bless us all.

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Movie Reviews: Jackie Chan in "Drunken Master" Best Martial Arts Films

Image via WikipediaHere's a line I'd LIKE to hear: (from Jackie Chan's first Masterpiece "Drunken Master")...

"Wow, the old bitch is tough!"

This is, apparently, the film that started his comedic martial arts career. I was delighted to see that an "Old Woman" could kick his ass with kung fu (all-be-it choreographed). Check it out. As far as I'm concerned, this scene makes the movie.

The nice thing about martial arts (compared to most other sports) is that, if you remain active, you too will be able run circles around the 20 somethings when you're in your 50's. Believe me, it feels great... to have MORE energy, flexibility, and skill now... than I did at 20.

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