My friends at Terracotta Distribution released the entertaining, quirky and downright crazy Tokyo Dragon Chef from maverick Japanese director and special effects guru, Yoshihiro Nishimura, best known for his extreme action…
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With this month marking the one year anniversary of my Life of Action II book, I found myself reminiscing about some of the people involved. This is a picture above with stunt legend Vic Armstrong’s own memoir, highly recommended…
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I was very happy to join the easternKicks podcast to break down Tokyo Dragon Chef and Crazy Samurai: 400 x 1, two new, wild and very different Japanese films. Crazy Samurai even boasts an intense 77-minute one take fight scene…
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Following the great fan reactions and reviews for the Life of Action I & II books, I’ve been opening the archives to tease some behind-the-scenes images, some of which have never been seen before featuring Zoë Bell, Tony Jaa and more…
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Continuing our festive tradition, I returned yet again to the Kung Fu Movie Guide Podcast for a special end of year show to wrap up 2020. The world may be in lockdown, but that won’t stop us! Check out the episode right here…
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Many were surprised when the Jesse V. Johnson and Scott Adkins collaboration Avengement was nominated for a “Best Fight” award at the prestigious Taurus World Stunt Awards, going up against major Hollywood movies…
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The Fighting Spirit Film Festival is back for 2020. This time it will be held at Premiere Cinema in Romford. I’ve been a judge for the festival awards since their very first event in 2016 and enjoy seeing a wide variety of short films from…
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Actor, filmmaker and original Life of Action alumni Joey Ansah shared a picture enjoying the second book. He is best known for The Bourne Ultimatum and writing and directing Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist and Street Fighter: Resurrection.
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I was pleased to speak to World of Martial Arts Magazine about my Life of Action book series and some of the affluent martial arts stars featured. Read the full interview online or you can subscribe to the magazine and find out more.
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Hollywood stunt legend, coordinator, actress and Life of Action II cover star Zoë Bell (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Kill Bill, Raze) shared a fun video showing her opening her copy of the new book on social media and revealing…
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I was very happy to join Taekwondo Life Magazine to discuss martial arts, movies and my Life of Action books. I took part in a great interview, available in video form and as an audio podcast, and editor Marc did a cool unboxing video…
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It is extremely sad to hear about the passing of legendary composer Ennio Morricone (b.1928-2020). He has been my favourite composer for a very long time, and his contributions not only to music, but film, cannot be matched…
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New Zealand stunt coordinator Steve McQuillan (Guns Akimbo, The Gunman, 6 Days) and founder of the stunt company, ActionHouse, shared a picture with his copy of Life of Action II. He opens up for the very first time…
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Johnnie To’s Throw Down is an intended homage to Japanese cinema legend Akira Kurosawa. To’s 2004 film has now been re-released and arrives on Blu-ray for the first time courtesy of Eureka Entertainment. Kurosawa is a stunning…
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I was happy to chat with Legends and Masters and discuss my passion for movies, martial arts, the background to writing Life of Action I & II, and stories of some of the great and talented people involved. Check it out…
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Martial arts movie star Tony Jaa (Ong Bak) shared a picture with his copy of Life of Action II. In the book he talks about his early life growing up in Thailand, his early film experiences which took him to Hollywood, navigating the industry…
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The Specialists (Gli Specialisti) is an underrated 1969 spaghetti western from famed Italian director and genre mastermind Sergio Corbucci (Django, Navajo Joe) released on UK home video and Blu-ray for the first time…
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Hong Kong based producer and casting director Mike Leeder shared a picture with his copy of Life of Action II. Leeder was interviewed in the very first Life of Action book on his own career journey and experiences, such as…
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