Comments on: BLEEDIN’ WICKED GOOGLY… Films about 35 of those “Other” Sports (Part 4 of 7) by JAY http://www.smalltowncritic.com/2009/04/26/bleedin-wicked-googly-films-about-35-of-those-other-sports-part-4-of-7-by-jay/ COOP COOPER is an independently syndicated film critic with a split personality. His "Southern Side" prints mainstream reviews that appear in various print publications across the mid-south. His "Dark Side" from Los Angeles befouls the site with reviews of horror and grindhouse flicks. Welcome to the site where COOP's two halves (and his contributors) review and debate the latest film/DVD releases... Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:01:40 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: admin http://www.smalltowncritic.com/2009/04/26/bleedin-wicked-googly-films-about-35-of-those-other-sports-part-4-of-7-by-jay/comment-page-1/#comment-159 admin Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:56:22 +0000 http://www.smalltowncritic.com/?p=1593#comment-159 Actually, I just watched "Best of the Best" for the first time in years. I'd like to nominate it for the greatest sportsmanship movie of all time. The last 20 minutes were brilliant and moving. Actually, I just watched “Best of the Best” for the first time in years. I’d like to nominate it for the greatest sportsmanship movie of all time. The last 20 minutes were brilliant and moving.

]]> By: Erica http://www.smalltowncritic.com/2009/04/26/bleedin-wicked-googly-films-about-35-of-those-other-sports-part-4-of-7-by-jay/comment-page-1/#comment-154 Erica Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:40:05 +0000 http://www.smalltowncritic.com/?p=1593#comment-154 I'll let you favor his choices. But remember, while it is not the main focal point of their plots, I believe, Ong Bak, The Protector & Unleashed all have competition in them. Just saying... You have recommended 'Best of the Best', highly, but I have not been able to find it. I have tried though! I'll check out your link and see if it works. I love Ralph, but honesty, I'm afraid to watch 'TKK' again. I don't think he had anything behind his choreography, and I don't want to ruin my memory. I'm just saying, if you are looking for movies displaying true Martial Art & Artists, go beyond 'TKK'. But, hey, we are all entitled to our own opinions, right ;)? -Erica PS- Thank you Jay, for writting this series of posts. They rock. I’ll let you favor his choices. But remember, while it is not the main focal point of their plots, I believe, Ong Bak, The Protector & Unleashed all have competition in them. Just saying…

You have recommended ‘Best of the Best’, highly, but I have not been able to find it. I have tried though! I’ll check out your link and see if it works.

I love Ralph, but honesty, I’m afraid to watch ‘TKK’ again. I don’t think he had anything behind his choreography, and I don’t want to ruin my memory. I’m just saying, if you are looking for movies displaying true Martial Art & Artists, go beyond ‘TKK’. But, hey, we are all entitled to our own opinions, right ;) ?

-Erica

PS- Thank you Jay, for writting this series of posts. They rock.

]]> By: admin http://www.smalltowncritic.com/2009/04/26/bleedin-wicked-googly-films-about-35-of-those-other-sports-part-4-of-7-by-jay/comment-page-1/#comment-153 admin Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:49:10 +0000 http://www.smalltowncritic.com/?p=1593#comment-153 I think what qualifies "Karate Kid" and "Bloodsport" for this category is their focus on arena fighting. "KK" stayed in the realm of legitimate competition, while "Bloodsport" fell into the non-legitimate, yet legendary tale of the Hong Kong Kumite which may be real and if it is... it's a sport. It's true that Frank Dux (played by Jean Claude Van Damme in the film) turned out just recently to be a fraud and never competed in the Kumite, but I'll always remember it as the inspiring, action-packed story that launched Van Damme's career. While there are many amazing martial arts films out there, especially "Ong Bak" and "The Protector" (a.k.a. "Tom Yum Goong"), I'm favoring Jay's choices because they are nostalgic 80's films and focus somewhat on the sport aspect. Erica, have you gotten a chance to see "Best of the Best" yet? It's Tae Kwon Do (right up your alley, black belt!) and I know I recommended it to you at one point. It's Jay's Honorable Mention and a paragon of the genre. Sweet, I just checked. Not only is it available through Netflix, they have it ready to watch streaming on demand. See it! Here's the link, but note it might not work if you're not a Netflix member... http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Best_of_the_Best/70005163?trkid=222336&lnkctr=srchrd-sr&strkid=944126022_0_0 -C I think what qualifies “Karate Kid” and “Bloodsport” for this category is their focus on arena fighting. “KK” stayed in the realm of legitimate competition, while “Bloodsport” fell into the non-legitimate, yet legendary tale of the Hong Kong Kumite which may be real and if it is… it’s a sport. It’s true that Frank Dux (played by Jean Claude Van Damme in the film) turned out just recently to be a fraud and never competed in the Kumite, but I’ll always remember it as the inspiring, action-packed story that launched Van Damme’s career.

While there are many amazing martial arts films out there, especially “Ong Bak” and “The Protector” (a.k.a. “Tom Yum Goong”), I’m favoring Jay’s choices because they are nostalgic 80’s films and focus somewhat on the sport aspect.

Erica, have you gotten a chance to see “Best of the Best” yet? It’s Tae Kwon Do (right up your alley, black belt!) and I know I recommended it to you at one point. It’s Jay’s Honorable Mention and a paragon of the genre.

Sweet, I just checked. Not only is it available through Netflix, they have it ready to watch streaming on demand. See it!

Here’s the link, but note it might not work if you’re not a Netflix member… http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Best_of_the_Best/70005163?trkid=222336&lnkctr=srchrd-sr&strkid=944126022_0_0

-C

]]> By: Erica http://www.smalltowncritic.com/2009/04/26/bleedin-wicked-googly-films-about-35-of-those-other-sports-part-4-of-7-by-jay/comment-page-1/#comment-152 Erica Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:18:16 +0000 http://www.smalltowncritic.com/?p=1593#comment-152 Hi, So, in general, I have agreed with most or your posts on this site, but I have to interject on this one. Are you going for feel good Martial Arts movies of movies that involve skill? I understand that "The Karate Kid" was a big step forward for the Martial Arts genre. For that, give is a nod definitely, but please don't make it the winner. I am willing to admit that it has been a long time since I have seen TKK, but if you are rating movies based on the quality of the sport, there have been so many movies that have blown away Ralph's skills. If we're talking technique, then "Ong Bak" and "Protector" take the cake, in my opinion. "Unleashed" is another contender. These movies do, at times, trade some acting skill for the skill of the sport, I'll give you that. However, they are far superior where Martial Arts skills are concerned. That's my 2 cents, Erica Hi,

So, in general, I have agreed with most or your posts on this site, but I have to interject on this one. Are you going for feel good Martial Arts movies of movies that involve skill?

I understand that “The Karate Kid” was a big step forward for the Martial Arts genre. For that, give is a nod definitely, but please don’t make it the winner. I am willing to admit that it has been a long time since I have seen TKK, but if you are rating movies based on the quality of the sport, there have been so many movies that have blown away Ralph’s skills. If we’re talking technique, then “Ong Bak” and “Protector” take the cake, in my opinion. “Unleashed” is another contender. These movies do, at times, trade some acting skill for the skill of the sport, I’ll give you that. However, they are far superior where Martial Arts skills are concerned.

That’s my 2 cents,
Erica

]]> By: admin http://www.smalltowncritic.com/2009/04/26/bleedin-wicked-googly-films-about-35-of-those-other-sports-part-4-of-7-by-jay/comment-page-1/#comment-145 admin Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:24:32 +0000 http://www.smalltowncritic.com/?p=1593#comment-145 Yeah, old-time hockey! Sweep the leg! You break my record... now I break your face! Yeah, old-time hockey! Sweep the leg! You break my record… now I break your face!

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