When a film is successful it’s quite common to rush a sequel into production – strike while the iron is hot – but with China O’Brien II this was not the case, in this instance, Golden Harvest was counting on director Robert Clouse and star Cynthia Rothrock to deliver not only a good action film…
Author: Mike Brooks
Film grad who spends most his time trying to catch up on his "To Watch" pile of movies.
China O’Brien (1990) – Review
Cynthia Rothrock is a name synonymous with martial arts and action cinema and in the 80s she had carved a nice niche in a predominantly male-dominated genre, but after making quite a name for herself in Hong Kong the people at Golden Harvest decided to raise her profile in North America by teaming her up…
The Most Dangerous Game: A Tale of Man as Prey in Film and Television
Richard Connell’s 1924 short story The Most Dangerous Game is a cornerstone of suspense and adventure literature, celebrated for its inventive premise and psychological depth. This story of a man being hunted for sport by a wealthy madman has captivated readers and served as a template for countless films and television shows, it’s a tale…
Magic Crystal (1986) – Review
A lot of weird movies came out of the 80s but a martial arts action comedy featuring Cynthia Rothrock and a glowing green space rock has to be one of the weirder entries. Today we will be looking at the Magic Crystal, a film that take us on journey from Hong Kong to Greece and…
The Mad Magician (1954) – Review
The Vincent Price classic House of Wax was responsible for kicking off the 3D boom of the 1950s, making Warner Brothers a whole lot of money, so it’s not surprising that Columbia Picture would try and get some of that Box Office cheddar for themselves. This brings us to 1954’s The Mad Magician a film…