Thanks in large part to Lee Van Cleef, Death rides a horse provides the perfect viewing experience after Clint Eastwood's The Man With No Name trilogy. Although The good, the bad and the ugly is generally considered the quintessential Clint Eastwood Western, it's much more than just a vehicle for the actor. As the title indicates, it's actually a film directed by a trio of stars, not just Eastwood. The good, the bad and the ugly It wouldn't have worked without the compelling performances offered by Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef. The latter is equally vital for For a…
Author: Charles Nicholas Raymond
The Hollow Earth and the ancient history of the Titans are ultimately the concepts that distinguish the Monstroverse from all other versions of the Godzilla story. Over the years, there have been a multitude of timelines associated with Godzilla, but only in one – Godzilla and Kong's Monsterverse – is he recognized as an ancient monster linked to an underground world. But if a specific 1955 Godzilla project had come to fruition, these ideas wouldn't be exclusive to the Monsterverse. Over the years, Toho has had a long list of plans for Godzilla films that never moved forward. Godzilla vs.…
Although not as famous as Diligence or some of the last westerns he made, High in the saddle is crucial to John Wayne's transformation into a cinema icon. Despite having worked in the genre years before his role in Diligencethe 1939 film is widely credited with putting John Wayne on the Hollywood map and making him its top Western star. Both things are true diligence role in John Wayne's celebrated film career, but in itself it did not sculpt his image. Following diligence release, Wayne's popularity grew, allowing him to accumulate leading roles in larger-budget films than he was accustomed…
Godzilla vs. Gigan almost featured a lineup of monsters that would have produced the strongest team of villains in history. While many of the Godzilla films have been simple “contra” stories that pit him against singular villains, several of them are willing to pit the King of the Monsters against multiple opponents. Sometimes this requires Godzilla to be outnumbered, as was the case in 2014 Godzilla. On the other hand, there were some situations – such as Godzilla vs. Kong: The New Empire ending – where Godzilla gets a partner to help him face his enemies. Villain teams have been…
Years ago, there were discussions about an epic four-part film series that would have seen Godzilla Face what could have been your most powerful enemy yet. Unfortunately, it never came to fruition, but the idea has so much potential that it would be worth exploring in Legendary's Monsterverse films. After all, the creature that Godzilla would fight – Bagan – sports an interesting design and a backstory that could easily be translated to this particular interpretation of Godzilla's world. What the franchise did with Godzilla vs. Kong: The New Empire it's an indication of his willingness to adapt multi-chapter stories.…
Over the years, several films in the martial arts genre have offered truly unbelievable action sequences. While some of the best martial arts films opt for realism, exaggerated moves that would be impossible to pull off in real life have long become a staple of the genre. They may seem silly in certain cases, but when handled correctly, they can add extra levels of excitement to the action. These moves are particularly common in traditional kung fu films released by studios such as Golden Harvest and Shaw Brothers in the 1970s and 1980s. They are often associated with the careers…
War Machine will finally step into the spotlight in the MCU Armor Wars Movie. James ‘Rhodey’ Rhodes was introduced in the MCU’s first movie, 2008 Iron ManWith Terrence Howard in the role. Don Cheadle took over the role in Iron Man 2 And gradually became a key figure in the franchise, even being a core member of the heroes team in Avengers: Endgame. however, Armor Wars Give Rhodey a chance to prove that War Machine is more than just Tony Stark’s sidekick when he headlines his own movie tied to the legacy of his fallen friend. Based on the comic…
Warning: Spoilers for Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 Cobra Kai The end of season 6 part 2 highlights how slim the Miyagi-Do team’s chances of winning the Sekai Taikai were. After months of preparation, Johnny, Daniel and Chozen assembled a talented team of six fighters for the Sekai Taikai tournament, with the hopes of winning a world championship. Upon arriving at Barcelona for the competition, he made an impressive effort and overcame many adversities. Although not without their fair share of mistakes, they survived 12 Sekai Taikai teams to become one of the last four survivors. But instead of…
Warning: Spoilers for Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 After Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 2 Netflix appears to have a new top fighter. In terms of the broader franchise, it’s commonly accepted that Pat Morita’s Mr. Miyagi possesses unparalleled skills. Its reputation remains largely undisputed, but when it comes to Cobra Kai cast of characters, the consensus is that Chozen Toguchi is the best of all their martial artists. However, it appears that this is no longer the case now that Wolf Sensei has been introduced. Played by Mortal Kombat star Lewis Tan, Sensei Wolf made his debut in…
Warning: Spoilers for Cobra Kai season 6, episode 10 It took more than 30 years, but thanks to Cobra Kai, The Karate Kid the franchise has finally fixed Terry Silver’s master plan for the third film. In The Karate Kid Part III, Thomas Ian Griffith’s character developed a complicated scheme to avenge Kreese’s humiliation at the end of the first film. With Mike Barnes as his champion, Silver believed he could separate Daniel LaRussso and Mr. Miyagi and bring suffering to both. It worked to a certain extent, but the final phase of the plan was a total failure. Terry…