Above: Martial Arts in Cinema Panel wil Michael Jai White, Cung Li, JuJu Chan, and Scott Adkins!!
Greetings
valued Dan's Movie Report and Action-Flix.com readers. Today is the
day! The Sheroes Panel on Urban Action Showcase!! Been excited about
this event for a very long time!!!! The panel takes place virtually
at the Urban Action Showcase! The event takes place at 2pm EST on
Saturday November 14th! What is great about this event is
all five ladies I have interviewed on my site! All are talented and
making a name for themselves in the film industry! Legend Cynthia
Rothrock , the amazing Amy Johnston, Producer and star Sarah Chang,
star of the new Tribal: Get Out Alive film, Zara Pythian, and Mayling
Ng star of the new Debt Collector 2! At three pm, is another great
panel Martial Arts in Cinema! Check them out!!
Immediately
following this panel is another great panel Martial Arts in Cinema at
3pm. This panel features amazing martial artists JuJu Chan, Michael
Jai White, Scott Adkins and Cung Li!
Above Photo: Poster for Mad as Hell (C) 2020 Meyham Films, all rights reserved. Second Photo, Cynda Williams as Detective Briggs. All photos are promotional use only, not monetized.
Greetings
Action-Flix and Dan's Movie Report readers. Danny Templegod here, I
have some exclusive photos and a video from the brand new film 'Mad
As Hell' which is in production now from Meyham Films. The production
stars Cynda Williams as Detective Briggs, Robert Parham as Michael
Azreal, A'Ali
de Sousa
as Captain Fury, and D.
Brad St. Cyr
as Detective John Carrs.
The
Action/Crime drama will be released in the summer of 2021 on Maverick
Entertainment. Director Robert Parham told me that the production is
commencing under strict Covid compliant protocols.
MEYHAM Films has also released through Maverick Entertainment Jackson Bolt
starring Fred Williamson, and the upcoming Snow Black starring Sarah
Buckner, Gloria Hendry and Ron Van Clief.
Robert
Parham has informed me that on 'Mad As Hell' there will be a brand
new Dr Dre tune released for the sound track! More news to follow.
In
'Mad as Hell' Robert Parham plays an insurance salesman, who by
complete accident is accused of the murder and has to clear his name
by assisting detective Briggs help find the real killers. I have read
the script and it includes many twists and turns, so no spoilers! The
film will be out in the Summer of 2021. More news to follow!
Robert
Parham's films have an indie urban flair, great sound tracks, with
entertaining dialogue, and gritty action. Bottom line is Meyham Films is hard working and their movies get produced and distributed, even during these trying times!
For
further information on 'Mad As Hell' Please visit the film's official
social media portals:
Above Image: Poster for 'English Dogs in Bangkok (C) 2020 Green Apple Entertainment, used for promotional purposes only not monetized.
Greetings
valued Dan's Movie Report and Action-Flix.com readers. On November
3rd
Across several platforms including DirecTV, Amazon, Verizon, and
Spectrum 'English Dogs In Bangkok' is being unleashed on a global
stage from Green Apple
https://www.greenappleent.com/project/english-dogs-in-bangkok/
English Dogs is a gritty, underground, hard hitting action film that
fires on all cylinders. As usual, this will be a spoiler free review.
Synopsis:
In the streets of Thailand, a trail of destruction and mayhem ensues
when a notorious soldier (Byron Gibson) and criminal kickboxer (Ron
Smoorenburg) join forces to become the biggest illegal steroid
supplier in Asia.
Our chat does not spoil the plot of the film, yet offers insight to
the type of action film 'English Dogs in Bangkok' is,
including detailed explanations of some of the fight sequences.
The
film actually takes place in two separate locations, London and
Thailand. Director and writer Taffy Edwards successfully merges both starkly contrasting locations. The movie opens with a set up in the London area
where we meet Byron, his ex-wife played by the amazing Leigh Barwell
(Tracy), and Australian Strong Man winner David
Blazejko . The pre-title sequence gives the audience a brief,
yet brutal set up and soon we are wisked away to Thailand, where
Byron meets up with Ron Smoorenburg's character Dutch, along with a
few other unsavory characters including Anastasia played by Merle
Alexandra
Byron
tells me in his interviews that there is a comfort level working with
many of the same people in his films, obviously this is not always
possible. In 'English Dogs in Bangkok' he was able to have the
talented Mark Stas as police Inspector Somchai. The amazing Dean
Alexandrou, director of 'Haphazard' plays Bounce and Eoin
O'Brien portrays Conners. The entire cast knows action, and
enjoys working in this setting, Alexandrou even lensed one of the
fight sequences.
Dialogue
wise, this is a British Gangster film, the English is stylized in a
distinct accent from the British characters, probably will play best
in headphones or with the volume turned up. Not the fault of the
actors, be prepared though to listen carefully as the banter between
actors is at times very serious, and at times sardonic and sarcastic.
I watched the film two times for this review, once regularly and once
in headphones, I will say more will be appreciated if you have the
opportunity to do this. I am sure at the cable level English
Subtitles will be used, and for the global audiences, subtitles in
the various territories.
Musically
the film is excellent, spot on timing to set up the fights and
transiton from action to dialogue. Composer Nathan Evans is to be
commended for his efforts. The
backing music is provided by New York's Finest Hardcore Superstar
DANNY DIABLO with backing vocals from the Everlast (House of Pain)
and Rancids Tim Armstrong on the Track Sex and Violence. From the UK
we have the amazing Nave supplying many of the tracks and his band
THE DELTORERS. The musical tracks are as hard hitting as the fists!
Actually
all of the behind the scenes work is top notch including editor Brent
Zillwood who had the difficult task of merging the two settings
together all the while keeping with a very tight 85 minute run time.
Camera work is very good as well, with
Leading
the way in cinematography along with Ron Smoorenburg and
Director/Writter Taffy
Edwards
Again,
English Dogs in Bangkok is a low budget film, but has repeat watch-ability. As the film progresses the audience learns about the
various characters, their deceit and shortcomings. English Dogs In
Bangkok is a violent tale, full of aggression, and very entertaining.
Action
fans of course are here for the action, fights, fluid movement! Ron
Smoorenburg serves as fight coordinator, virtually everyone involved
is in on the action! Mark Stas also is of course involved in the
stunts and action as well. Byron states in his interview he wants his
fights to seem somewhat realistic. His has a encounter with the Australian who outweighs him by close to 100 pounds so to make the
fight believable a set of metal knuckles, the UK term being knuckle
duster is used to even the score slightly, and I mean slightly, hah no
spoilers! Each fighter has their own style of action, and their
particular strengths are evident, Ron Smoorenburg has great kicking
and punching ability, thus his skills are also employed. Leigh
Barwell uses her guile in the beginning, but when things get crazy
near the end she also gets involved, again no spoilers!
My
minor grips are the length of the film at 85 minutes including
credits crawl is a tad short, though things seem to work out. Due to
the various areas and times being shot there is a raw edge to the
cinematography and possibly could have used a bit more of color
correcting, that said, the action and dialogue was clear, but at
times over or understated. A watch on a larger screen seems to be
better, yet, with the edits, which are excellent, it may take awhile
for eyes to adjust. The scenes themselves are great, yet again with
the short running time, the audience is not allowed to soak in the
moment. 'English Dogs In Bangkok is a high intensity film that must be watched in it's entirety, completely
uninterrupted.
Overall,
minor quips aside, 'English Dogs in Bangkok' is a great example of
what can be done with passion and creativity on a smaller budgetary
scale. Kudos to the entire cast and crew, 'English Dogs In Bangkok'
rates a strong 8 out of 10, a must own! I really hope eventually a
DVD or physical release happens, as I would like to view some of the
outtakes! Keep on the lookout for new interviews from 'English Dogs in Bangkok' stars Leigh Barwell and Ron Smoorenburg later in 2020! https://action-flix.com/2020/10/21/english-dogs-in-bangkok-and-bet-dead-casino-unleashed-2020-dans-movie-report-action-flix-com-exclusive/
The
film has secured release on three cable U.S. networks, Spectrum TV
DirecTV, and Verizon. Amazon will have the film in the USA and in the
United Kingdom, Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/
beginning November 3rd.
Keep
checking back for various other territories being released soon,
including India, Spain, Australia, France, and Canada. More news to
follow.
Above Image: Fighting Spirit Festival Logo and new photo from their Facebook Page.
Greetings
valued Dan's Movie Report, Action-Flix.com readers, and global action
fans. The Fighting Spirit Film Festival has returned to live
programming!!!!!! November 7th!!!!
If you
plan to be in the United Kingdom, please make sure to book tickets
early, as all social distancing measures will be followed!
The
feature film line up will be amazing as Tribal: Get Out Alive will
screen and a Q & A will follow!
Please
Check out the USA reviews for Tribal! No Spoilers!
Above Photo: Promo poster for the premiere from Occupation Official Facebook Page.
Greetings
valued Dan's Movie Report and Action-Flix.com readers, spoke to the
director of 'Occupation: Rainfall” Luke Sparke today! The film will be having
its Global Premiere in Australia October 30th , (please adjust your browsers to desktop mode for videos!)
The
event will show in four cities at the same time! :
SYDNEY
BRISBANE, PERTH & ADELAIDE on FRI OCT 30 at 2020:
Director
Luke Sparke had this to say: “This is a festival advance screening
premiere. More news is pending."
Above: Poster image for Occupation: Rainfall on IMDB!! Used for Promotional purposes only, all rights reserved.
I
spoke to star Jet Tranter and scheduled our third interview as soon
as I have watched the film! Jet had this to say: “I really enjoyed
making this film and portraying the character of Amelia!” Since Jet is in Melbourne she will have to wait a bit to watch due to the city being in lock down, as soon as we both see the film an interview will happen!
Editor
note: (Amelia has grown since the first movie as the first film she
was an unwilling participant in the war, now she takes on the aliens
full bore! An interesting dynamic! So the team are adapting by
casting a new Amelia who can do action like Jet, who has acted in
Tidelands and Lady Bloodfight!) What is cool is both actresses play
the character in a different light!, I like this!!!!) I fully
recommend watching the first Occupation Movie!
Respect
to this team really involving and hiring many local Aussie
performers, support indie films, and when this film comes out in your
country BUY IT!!!
Connect
with Saban Films to find out more on how to watch the first 'Occupation' movie http://www.sabanfilms.com/
In
case you have not heard of Actress Jet Tranter, please check out my
two detailed interviews with her, one for 'Lady Bloodfight' and one
for 'Tidelands'!
