With roles in such new high profile projects as Cobra Kai (in which she reprises her character from The Karate Kid), The Boys and On the Verge, renowned character actress Elisabeth Shue is enjoying a welcome career renaissance of late!…
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Cobra Kai Packs a Comedic and Dramatic Punch
Nostalgia run amuck. That was my immediate thought when word spread that there was going to be a continuation of the long-dormant Karate Kid franchise. And without the participation of the late, great Pat Morita, such an undertaking seemed misguided…
Read more →Movie Trailer of the Day: The Karate Kid
Everybody, sing along, “You’re the best…around! Nothing’s gonna ever keep you down! You’re the best…around!” The original 1984 version of The Karate Kid is not only a pop culture touchstone for anyone who grew up in the 1980s, but also…
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If there’s one thing missing from contemporary movies, it’s bombastic soundtrack songs. When was the last time you watched a film that featured a ditty that made you want to pump your fists and start some serious aerobics training? It…
Read more →The Karate Kid: Part II Turns 30
The price of honor. The power of friendship. The glory of love. The Karate Kid: Part II had it all. As difficult as it seems, the flick is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. As such, I wanted to share its…
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