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Shaolin (2011) – Worth the Watch?

April 30, 2025 Gary Padgett 0

Introduction Spring is the time of year for renewal and recommitment.  We see this in nature as the trees awaken and flowers bloom.  We can follow the lessons from nature and use this season to renew good habits and recommit to our training.  Shaolin, a 2011 Hong Kong-Chinese film, echoes [Read More]

Life After Fighting – Worth the Watch?

February 15, 2025 Gary Padgett 2

Introduction Life After Fighting is a 2024 martial arts film set in modern-day Australia.  I do tend to select films that are set within a historical context or are based on competitions – tournaments, cage fights, etc. – so this film is a little different from what I usually watch.  [Read More]

Marco Polo: One Hundred Eyes – Worth the Watch?

December 17, 2024 Gary Padgett 0

Introduction Marco Polo: One Hundred Eyes is a 2015 historical action film offering the backstory to one of my favorite characters from the original Marco Polo (2014-2016) series.  This film is written by John Fusco and directed by Alik Sakharov, both of whom were a part of the original Marco [Read More]

Fistful of Vengeance: Worth the Watch?

October 18, 2024 Gary Padgett 0

INTRODUCTION Fistful of Vengeance is a 2022 film written by Cameron Litvack, Jessica Chou, and Yalun Tu.  Roel Reine, who also directed Wu Assassins – for which this film serves as a follow-up – directed it.  Fistful of Vengeance includes outstanding action stars like Iko Uwais, Lewis Tan, Lawrence Kao, [Read More]