Rant here, and I know it’s been a LONG time since last you heard from me, and I can explain why. I was in a horrible car accident. No, just kidding. But since my last Birthday I’ve decided to start taking better care of myself and part of that is bailing on my belly. Losin’ … Read moreTHE AOBG MONTHLY UPDATE: APRIL 2010
[THE CHALK-OUTLINE] Bloodfist (1989): Breakdown by Rutledal It is 3 parts Kickboxer rip-off and 1 part Bloodsport rip-off when a man enters a fighting tournament to find his brother’s killer and avenge his death. [THE EXECUTION] The movie starts of with a fight between two guys where one of the men (apparently) was supposed to … Read moreKickborer
[THE CHALK-OUTLINE] The Hand Of Death a.k.a. Countdown To Kung Fu a.k.a. Shao Lin men (1976): Breakdown by Kain424 Several martial arts heroes band together to stop the ruthless slaughter of Shaolin monks by an evil warlord. [THE EXECUTION] John Woo performed well enough under his mentor, Chang Cheh, that Golden Harvest gave him a … Read moreJohn Woo & Jackie Chan
[THE CHALK-OUTLINE] Martial Law (1991): Breakdown by Rutledal A cop must bring down a new ruthless crime syndicate that he fears his brother might be involved with. [THE EXECUTION] Being the kid of a famous person in Hollywood can be hard, you can become more successful than your parent (Jason Reitman), live up to them … Read moreKarate C(h)ops
[THE CHALK-OUTLINE] Fists Of The Double K a.k.a. Chu Ba (1973): Breakdown by Kain424 A recently graduated cadet is sent undercover to oust a gang of bandits from controlling a small township and also seeks to avenge the death of his father. [THE EXECUTION] At the height of Bruce Lee’s popularity, there were still a … Read moreKung Fu Western
[THE CHALK-OUTLINE] Black Heat a.k.a. The Murder Gang a.k.a. Girl’s Hotel (1976): Breakdown by Kain424 A Las Vegas cop tries to shut down a criminal organization running out of a sleazy hotel. Funky music, cheap sets, and bad lighting ensue. [THE EXECUTION] As the 70s progressed, the blaxploitation genre regressed. Rather than expand, the style … Read moreLack Of Heat
[THE CHALK-OUTLINE] Black Samurai (1977): Breakdown by Rutledal A secret agent has to save his girlfriend from a witch doctor. [THE EXECUTION] This low budget blaxploitation film from low-budget exploitation king Al Adamson kicks off as a young Asian woman is kidnapped by a witch doctor/drug lord in order to blackmail her father. Unfortunately for … Read moreAfro-American Ninja
[THE CHALK-OUTLINE] Black Dynamite (2009): Breakdown by Rantbo Imma tell you story, about a friend I’ve had… He’s a mean mother fucker and he’s super bad. So grab on to your seats… And hang on tight. While I tell you a story… About BLACK DYNAMITE! [THE EXECUTION] As the 70s drew to a close, sadly … Read moreChocolate Explosion
[THE CHALK-OUTLINE] In The Heat Of The Night (1967): Breakdown by Kain424 A black Northern detective helps a white Southern police chief solve a homicide. [THE EXECUTION] While many movies were made featuring racial issues and black protagonists in the 60s and 70s, perhaps none were so critically accepted as In The Heat Of The … Read moreRight vs. Racism …And lots of Coca-Cola
[THE CHALK-OUTLINE] Charlie Valentine (2009): Breakdown by Rantbo An aging mobster tries to fuck over the bossman, fails, and has to face the repercussions of retirement on the lamb. [THE EXECUTION] Much like LOST IN TRANSLATION, the film opens with what Pacino would call, “A GREAT ASS!” Butt, then the comparisons between these two films … Read moreValentine’s Day