Blindsided: The Game (2018) Movie Review

Actor/Writer Eric Jacobus as Walter Cooke and director/Producer Clayton J. Barber have crafted an amazing new action film for 2018. Eric has been known for doing many action shorts and even an amazing feature Death Grip, but I must say this one is just incredibly well produced, slick and polished for an indie flick. Walter Cooke is a blind man who has incredible sense development and as we soon see some epic fighting skills. 

A shop owner is into debt with a loan shark, and soon mayhem erupts, I mean you name it, ha! Having just obtained a Shih-Tzu myself my particular favorite scene is a gentleman who is a thug, a stylish challenged thug, with a pineapple or some sort of Hawaiian shirt open is holding a gun in one hand and his Shih-Tzu in the other hand, so I am not sure, I mean what is happening! Of course this is a dark comedy, yet I will say this, never point a loaded Shih-Tzu at, a blind man, or any one! Watch for David William No as well, he gets in some cool action!

Above: One loaded gun, and one loaded Shih-Tzu. Blindsided: The Game

A multitude of fighting, cool moves and many cans of whoop ass are emptied. Nice to see actress Michelle C. Lee as a cool bartender, get ready, she is back. will she join the fight also, if she does many thugs will die? Look for the cool as a cucumber and deadly Luke LaFontaine, who serves as the film's sword fight coordinator, and action legend Roger Yuan as the shop keeper Gordon. This is a great film. professionally acted, and check out actress/stylist Karen Pang, as she jogs by and does the hair and make-up well not at the same time. HAHA! I love this- as in indie flix everyone does multiple things. 

Finally, it is important to note the tight editing and transcending musical score that makes this a winner when it comes to DVD. I am sure there will be many out takes and fun stuff. I rate 'Blindsided: The Game' a solid 9 out of 10, yeah it is damn amazing, film surprised me! A must own!

Official Site:  https://blindsidedthegamemovie.com/

More information to follow closer to the official release! Film Will release free to YouTube May 17th! Watch entire film! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8sxm30HymU&t=537s

Black Lightning: Tobias's Revenge Part 2 Movie Review

Above Photo: New Poster for Black Lightning: Tobias's Revenge Part 2

Thanks to producer Choice Skinner and his group for an early look at the new short film Black Lightning Tobias's Revenge Part 2 ahead of it's debut screening at Urban Action Showcase and the online release November 14^th. Existing in the shadows of the DC universe, Black Lightning is a spirited fan film, that follows the adventures of the title character, and also introduces a few new characters.

The 19 minute short film has some really cool action sequences, coupled with amazing costuming and weaponry. Time was taken to get the dialogue to be forceful and entertaining. This is part two and expounds on the set up taken in part one. Watch out for the introduction of Lady Shiva. Sexy siren Sachiko Ishida adds an air of sultry bad assery to the production. The film has it's premiere at the Urban Action Showcase and then will be unleashed online November 14^th. Very good fan film effort and hope to see some original material from the team soon, Black Lightning: Tobias's Revenge PT 2 rates a 7 out of 10.

For more information please go to the official Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/blacklightningfanfilm/

Art Camacho: A Filmmaker's Journey Book Review

Director and action coordinator Art Camacho has been a mainstay in the marital arts world for several decades, recently however, with the release of The Chemist (Assassin X) Art's name has been mentioned more as a talented filmmaker. Art has had his share of set backs in his career path, but manages to stay above the fray and keep positive. His first book, 'A Filmmaker's Journey is an honest, and realistic account of the trials and tribulations of working on independent films, and detailed stories from his humble background.

A Filmmaker's Journey is divided into 18 chapters and at 160 pages is a smooth afternoon read, yet I found myself going back and revisiting several chapters, as Art is keen on realistic advice without being preachy. Art is not afraid to pull the curtain back on his own failures and perhaps allow his own journey help others be better at theirs. Art is brutally honest, yet his refreshing take on making films and learning along the way. Chapter 6 - Confronting My Failures, is Art's revelation of the various difficulties he had in school and including the actress on his film not being able to memorize her lines, nor read her cue cards. What is nice is the fact that Art never dwells on the subject of negativity nor the people involved, he chalks it up to a learning experience. Listen and Learn and Rising Above the Negativity, are two chapters that really hit home for me and also I am sure will resonate loudly to those who have had to deal with the obligatory yet ever present haters in the business. Again, Art keeps it respectful, and rather than being mired in the sadness of things out of his control he offers hope and solutions to things he can change.

The end of the book offers advice to those who wish to be filmmakers. Art Is encouraging, yet unapologetic to those not willing to take the time, to learn and hone their craft. Art is quick with examples and provides some cool photos as well from his various films.

Overall, A Filmmaker's Journey is a great read, a must for action fans and is currently going into the second printing, visit http://martialartsmuseum.com/ for more information as The Martial Arts History Museum and Michael Matsuda are the publishers. For more information on Art, check out his IMDB page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0131064/

Actress Nardia Noon Spotlight – Thailand! A Dan's Movie Report Exclusive!

Greetings and thank you to all for the past 8 yrs of support of my personal Dan's Movie Report journey in films. My site is not a collaboration but a amalgamation of my own endeavors, and is of course open to all styles of film and TV shows, even music! One of the biggest thrills I have is when a new person comes in and says hey, I like what you are doing and want to be a part of it, wanting in on the action!

Nardia is ready for the action! Thailand based, she was in the film Beyond Return starring Ron Smoorenburg and Tanja Keller.

Nardia has been modeling since 2011. She is contracted by a private agencie for work in Malaysia, yet in 2014 she was asked about action. Influenced by the Shu Qi film So Close, she aims to make action beautiful. With style and grace soon the World will know about Narida and her dreams. Recently the talented Nardia was contacted by the Jaika Stunts team and has been training for a couple of years, worked on an Indian films Kama Sutra 3d and Savitee Warrior, and now aims higher with more work in film and TV in 2018. My thoughts, she will break the walls between action and acting proving that action can look as good as it hurts!

Nardia is a great lady, ready to work hard on new projects! Get ready, in 2018, it is time for Narida!

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Jackson Bolt Scores Best Action Feature @ Wind International Film Festival! EXCLUSIVE!

 Above Photo: Robert Parham and 'The Hammer' at the Wind International Film Festival.

Jackson Bolt Scores Best Action Feature @ Wind International Film Festival. (A Dan's Movie Report Exclusive)

Above Photo: Poster with Award Laurel From Wind International Film Fest!

Having the opportunity to be the first reviewer on Earth to screen Jackson Bolt, and giving it a glowing positive review, seeing now obviously the feelings across the board are mutual as the film has been cleaning up on the festival circuit. The latest haul is best action feature at the Wind International festival in SoCal as they say. Check out these killer photo and of course Fred (The Hammer) Williamson was in the house, he knows what is up and where it is at with an exclusive live shout out with star Robert Parham on the red carpet!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dllKfm8DZDM&

Check out this cool promo! 

The next big showing is live in the big apple at The Urban Action Showcase! The screening details are as follows:

Above:  AMC theater where Urban Action Showcase will be held.

Friday November 11^th (11:39am) at the AMC Empire theater 234 42^nd st, NY, NY 10036

To purchase tickets: http://www.urbanactionshowcase.com/event-passes.html

Having the opportunity to be the first reviewer on Earth to screen Jackson Bolt, and giving it a glowing positive review, seeing now obviously the feelings across the board are mutual as the film has been cleaning up on the festival circuit. The latest haul is best action feature at the Wind International festival in SoCal as they say. Check out these killer photo and of course Fred (The Hammer) Williamson was in the house, he knows what is up and where it is at with an exclusive live shout out with star Robert Parham on the red carpet!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dllKfm8DZDM&

The next big showing is live in the big apple at The Urban Action Showcase! The screening details are as follows:

Friday November 11^th (11:39am) at the AMC Empire theater 234 42^nd st, NY, NY 10036

To purchase tickets: http://www.urbanactionshowcase.com/event-passes.html