Loose Cannons Episode #54 – Body and Soul
Justin and Mathew are BACK with their take on another ROCKY rip-off film: Body and Soul!
Franco Nero
Loose Cannons Episode #53 – Enter the Ninja
On this week's episode, Mathew and Justin sharpen their throwing stars and Enter the Ninja!
Unsung Anniversaries #3: American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt
For this week's Unsung Anniversaries, we go with a pretty deep cut to celebrate the 25th anniversary of American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt, and in the process talk a little bit about the history of 1980s movie making powerhouse Cannon Films, what happens when a franchise has to recast its lead, and why the film has two standout performances from cult acting icons that almost make it worth watching.
Django Unchained Review
It's not Quentin Tarantino's most accomplished film, but Django Unchained benefits from a slew of excellent performances and a playful looseness that his films often forego in favour of more elaborate plot structuring.
The Original Django
In honour of the release of Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained, the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto begins a run of the original 1966 Sergio Corbucci directed and Franco Nero starring film that gave the world one of the most iconic figures in the Western genre. Here's a look back at a bleak and bloody masterwork that inspired countless knock off and homages, including Tarantino's
