Wham, bang, thank you, ma’am — Matty surrenders to the lively, scrappy charm of Cynthia Rothrock’s final pairing with Rapi Films and director David Worth. … Read More Lady Dragon 2 (1993): Rapi Rapi, Joy Joy
Matty charts what happened when an enterprising foreign film company hooked up with a martial arts superstar and a talented director. … Read More Because She’s Worth It: Lady Dragon (1992)
Now his head has finally stopped spinning, Matty reckons that, if it’s mindless brawling you’re after, you’ll be well served by this lively Rapi/Rothrock romp.… Read More Angel of Fury (1990/1992): Passion! Energy! Footwork!
Everyone loves Cynthia Rothrock. Well, everyone except CBS as Dave discovers with this look at Lady Dragon’s failed dalliance with primetime TV. Featuring an interview with scripter Carleton Eastlake!… Read More Fighter Pilot: Irresistible Force (1993)
Dave squares up to a pair of fondly remembered biff-’em-ups and chats to scripter Richard Brandes about their making.… Read More Karate Cops: Martial Law (1990) & Martial Law II: Undercover (1991)
By the end of the ’90s, director Bryan Todd had switched his attention from sci-fi to action. Dave got in touch with the filmmaker again to find out why. … Read More Feeling the Heat: The Hostage (1998)
The name Richard Brandes may not be the first to trip off the tongue in a misty-eyed reminiscence of ’90s genre stalwarts, but perhaps that’s an oversight that needs correcting. Dave caught up with the writer, producer, director and occasional actor for a look back at the early days of his impressive career.… Read More The Devil in the Detail: Richard Brandes and a Decade on the Filmmaking Front Line
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