The best way to approach Robert Rodriguez’s series of action films are as more avante garde independent films. They’re much more obsessed with the mysticism and the lore of the mariachi than pursuing traditional action films. In the process he loses himself in a trio of imperfect often incoherent action films that, while fun, are hard to follow. “El Marciahi” for instance cost Rodriguez everything to make where he couldn’t even afford to film two takes for a lot of his shots. In spite of the troubles, the film made him an indie legend, inspiring many to go their own gold. “Desperado” is the partial remake and sequel now following Antonio Banderas as El Mariachi. The vengeful and vicious music player travels across Mexico with the aide of a gorgeous local nurse—played by then unknown Salma Hayek–as he sets out to put and end to their reign.
Category Archives: Collector’s Den
A Man Called Tiger (aka Leng mian hu) (1973) [Eureka Entertainment]
Available from Eureka Entertainment
Following the death of his father, a man uses his martial arts skills and a hired gang to find out the truth.
The Double Crossers (aka Gui ji shuang xiong) (1976) [Eureka Entertainment]
Available from Eureka Entertainment
Following the death of his father, a detective goes looking for answers and soon finds out that not everyone one his father was associated with wanted the best for him.
The Miracle Fighters (aka Kei moon duen gap) (1982) [Eureka Entertainment]
Available from Eureka Entertainment
A condemned man takes the emperor’s son hostage to escape. Years later, the emperor’s wizard finds him because of a necklace the boy wears.
Beast Fighter: Karate Bearfighter (aka Kenka karate kyokushin burai ken) (1975) [Eureka Entertainment]
Available from Eureka Entertainment as a 2-disc set with Beast Fighter: Karate Bullfighter.
In this follow-up of Beast Fighter: Karate Bullfighter, we get to see a bit more of the life and exploits of Sensei Masutatsu Oyama.
When Titans Ruled The Earth: Clash of the Titans & Wrath of the Titans – Limited Edition [Blu-Ray]
1981’s Desmond Davis-Ray Harryhausen classic was a hard act to follow and sadly Louis LeTerrier tries to topple that bar opting for a remake that’s pretty much all style with none of the awe or amazement of the original film. Louis LeTerrier’s remake is dripping with early aughts ephemera with dark and grimy set pieces, a self serious script, and a part of the movie that would become the internet meme of the year. That snippet of dialogue would be “Release the Kraken!”
Beast Fighter: Karate Bullfighter (aka Champion of Death) (1975) [Eureka Entertainment]
Available from Eureka Entertainment as a 2-disc set with Beast Fighter: Karate Bearfighter.
Inspired by the life of Choi Bae-dal who was later known as Masutatsu Oyama, a Korean martial artist who founded Kyokushin Karate in Japan.