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Black Dynamite (2009)
Feb 21st
Director: Scott Sanders | Rated: R | Review date: 20-Feb-2010
Long-barreled revolvers, kung-fu, and funky pimps are the key ingredients to Black Dynamite, starring (and also co-written by) Michael Jai White. Black Dynamite (White) is ex-CIA; back on the streets to get revenge after his brother is murdered by the Man. In his rampage, Dynamite discovers the pool of corruption and conspiracy by the Man to keep the black people down. White is hilarious as the title character, keeping a serious face during the most obnoxious of moments. White’s cut physique and nicely choreographed kung fu moves make him the ideal More >
Run! Bitch Run! (2009)
Feb 8th
Director/writer: Joseph Guzman | Co-writer: Robert James Hayes II | Rated: Unrated (extreme violence and sexuality) | Review date: 8-Feb-2010
A few grindhouse revival flicks have made their way to me recently, and I welcome them with open arms. Not growing up with this particular genre, I missed out on the whole experience. Luckily, thanks to filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino and Rob Zombie, a quiet but prevalent resurgence of these trashy and exploitative films has emerged, introducing the nasty to a whole new generation. Run! Bitch Run! is one of these particular films that is an excellent throwback to the tasteless style More >
