Bruce Lee changed the cultural landscape. But he never lived to see just how he influenced martial arts and martial arts movies, the image of Asian men on screen, numerous directors from Ang Lee, who is planning on making a movie about Bruce Lee starring his son Mason, and Quentin Tarantino, action stars such as Jackie Chan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, comedians such as Eddie Murphy and Margaret Cho and singers including LL Cool J and RZA.
Lee was just 32 when he died on July 23, 1973 of what was described as “death by misadventure.” There have been numerous theories of what actually caused his death. One forensic scientist announced he died of cerebral edema due to a reaction to ingredients in the medication Equagesic he had taken. A 2022 study in the Clinical Kidney Journal stated that the cerebral edema was caused by hyponatremia-a lack of sodium in his blood. (Lee actually underwent surgery...
Lee was just 32 when he died on July 23, 1973 of what was described as “death by misadventure.” There have been numerous theories of what actually caused his death. One forensic scientist announced he died of cerebral edema due to a reaction to ingredients in the medication Equagesic he had taken. A 2022 study in the Clinical Kidney Journal stated that the cerebral edema was caused by hyponatremia-a lack of sodium in his blood. (Lee actually underwent surgery...
- 8/15/2023
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
Get ready for more emotional content. The legendary film that brought martial arts king Bruce Lee to the worldwide spotlight has been remastered for a whole new home viewing experience. Enter the Dragon is celebrating its 50th anniversary. And to commemorate the occasion, the first Hollywood-produced martial arts film is getting an upgrade in picture and sound quality with a brand new Bluray release from Warner Bros. Blu-ray.com has released details on the 50th anniversary 4K edition of the martial arts phenomenon.
The special features and technical aspects include:
4K Restoration Of The Film Hdr Presentation Of The Film New Dolby Atmos audio track Two Versions: Original theatrical version and special edition version Introduction by Linda Lee Cadwell Audio commentary by Paul Heller and Michael Allin Optional English Sdh, Spanish, and French subtitles for the main feature
The synopsis per Blu-ray.com reads,
“Five decades following his untimely death,...
The special features and technical aspects include:
4K Restoration Of The Film Hdr Presentation Of The Film New Dolby Atmos audio track Two Versions: Original theatrical version and special edition version Introduction by Linda Lee Cadwell Audio commentary by Paul Heller and Michael Allin Optional English Sdh, Spanish, and French subtitles for the main feature
The synopsis per Blu-ray.com reads,
“Five decades following his untimely death,...
- 6/16/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
With the 50th anniversary of “Enter the Dragon” around the corner, the TCM Classic Film Festival held a special screening on Saturday night of the iconic film to a packed audience to celebrate the legacy of the timeless martial arts classic.
The screening was part of the WB100 festivities, celebrating the Warner Bros. Studio’s 100th anniversary.
“I was a punk kid, I was 28 years old and I had a friend who believed in me and his partner was Fred Weintraub who had a relationship with Bruce who said ‘If you come up with something for me I will do it’ because by then he had become a big star in Hong Kong and they asked me to write it,” screenwriter Michael Allin said as part of the Q&a which took place before the screening. Watch the embed below.
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The screening was part of the WB100 festivities, celebrating the Warner Bros. Studio’s 100th anniversary.
“I was a punk kid, I was 28 years old and I had a friend who believed in me and his partner was Fred Weintraub who had a relationship with Bruce who said ‘If you come up with something for me I will do it’ because by then he had become a big star in Hong Kong and they asked me to write it,” screenwriter Michael Allin said as part of the Q&a which took place before the screening. Watch the embed below.
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- 4/18/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Screenwriter Michael Allin, best known for his work on Bruce Lee’s film Enter the Dragon, was rescued from his burning home late Thursday night by two teenage neighbors.
The Encinitas, Calif. duplex fire was reported late on Thursday, starting in the garages of the two-story duplex then spreading to the rest of the residence, according to the local fire chief.
Power lines were down in front of the building, hampering firefighters who tried to battle the blaze.
Allin, age 75, was the only person in the duplex. He was treated for a minor injury at the scene.
Besides Enter the Dragon, Allin is known for 1980’s Flash Gordon and the 1974 film Truck Turner.
The Encinitas, Calif. duplex fire was reported late on Thursday, starting in the garages of the two-story duplex then spreading to the rest of the residence, according to the local fire chief.
Power lines were down in front of the building, hampering firefighters who tried to battle the blaze.
Allin, age 75, was the only person in the duplex. He was treated for a minor injury at the scene.
Besides Enter the Dragon, Allin is known for 1980’s Flash Gordon and the 1974 film Truck Turner.
- 12/14/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Kino Lorber resurrects the obscure and fascinating 1974 Blaxploitation gem Truck Turner this month for the first time on Blu-ray. One of Isaac Hayes’ most notable acting performances, it’s a head above the general trend of similar genre titles of the period, even though the film features a familiar narrative already well re-tread by the time of its release. Hayes fashions his own soundtrack for this retro classic, an oddity begging to be rediscovered.
Truck Turner (Hayes) is a football star turned bounty hunter, in the midst of hunting down a vicious, sadistic pimp named Gator (Paul Harris) with the help of his sidekick, Jerry (Alan Weeks). But Gator proves a hard target to pin down, leading up to a dramatic showdown where Truck is forced to kill the pimp in self-defense. His death causes a ripple in the criminal community of Los Angeles and forces the aggressively violent Madame...
Truck Turner (Hayes) is a football star turned bounty hunter, in the midst of hunting down a vicious, sadistic pimp named Gator (Paul Harris) with the help of his sidekick, Jerry (Alan Weeks). But Gator proves a hard target to pin down, leading up to a dramatic showdown where Truck is forced to kill the pimp in self-defense. His death causes a ripple in the criminal community of Los Angeles and forces the aggressively violent Madame...
- 7/14/2015
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Enter the Dragon
Written by Michael Allin and Bruce Lee
Directed by Robert Clouse and Bruce Lee (uncredited)
USA and Hong Kong, 1973
For most people, Enter the Dragon is a quintessential action film. The first Chinese martial arts film co-produced in Hollywood, it launched the genre, not to mention its late leading man Bruce Lee, to Western audiences. Not only does it compass elements of a thriller and an action film, but it is also culturally relevant.
Shaolin member Lee (Bruce Lee) is invited to a competition against other martial artists organised by Han (Shih Kien), a mysterious man who is being investigated by British Intelligence for drug trafficking and prostitution. While other competitors such as Roper (John Saxon) and Williams (Jim Kelly) are respectively evading the mob and the law, Lee participates to regain the honour of the Shaolin temple and seek revenge for his sister’s death.
Enter the Dragon...
Written by Michael Allin and Bruce Lee
Directed by Robert Clouse and Bruce Lee (uncredited)
USA and Hong Kong, 1973
For most people, Enter the Dragon is a quintessential action film. The first Chinese martial arts film co-produced in Hollywood, it launched the genre, not to mention its late leading man Bruce Lee, to Western audiences. Not only does it compass elements of a thriller and an action film, but it is also culturally relevant.
Shaolin member Lee (Bruce Lee) is invited to a competition against other martial artists organised by Han (Shih Kien), a mysterious man who is being investigated by British Intelligence for drug trafficking and prostitution. While other competitors such as Roper (John Saxon) and Williams (Jim Kelly) are respectively evading the mob and the law, Lee participates to regain the honour of the Shaolin temple and seek revenge for his sister’s death.
Enter the Dragon...
- 11/22/2014
- by Katie Wong
- SoundOnSight
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences kicks off its new exhibition, “Kick Ass! Kung Fu Posters from the Stephen Chin Collection,” with a 40th anniversary screening of “Enter the Dragon” on Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The evening will feature an introduction by Stephen Chin and an onstage discussion with the film’s cast and crew, including actor John Saxon, screenwriter Michael Allin, cinematographer Gil Hubbs and producers Fred Weintraub and Paul Heller. There will be special evening gallery hours immediately following the screening.
In 2011, producer and screenwriter Chin donated his collection of more than 800 kung fu film posters and related materials to the Academy. A six-sheet poster from “Enter the Dragon” is featured prominently in the exhibition, along with such collectibles as early English-language kung fu manuals, skateboards, trading cards and lunchboxes. A viewing station will feature action-packed...
In 2011, producer and screenwriter Chin donated his collection of more than 800 kung fu film posters and related materials to the Academy. A six-sheet poster from “Enter the Dragon” is featured prominently in the exhibition, along with such collectibles as early English-language kung fu manuals, skateboards, trading cards and lunchboxes. A viewing station will feature action-packed...
- 4/4/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
After all the debates, controversies, and stereotype accusations have cleared, looking back on Blaxploitation cinema today it’s easy to see healthy portions of the crime and action genres. Using these genres and the struggles of the black community, these films were created for those that wanted to see African American characters on the big screen not taking shit from the man, “getting over”, and–above all else—being the heroes in movies. In the documentary Baad Asssss Cinema, Samuel L. Jackson gives his take on the heroes of Blaxploitation: “We were tired of seeing the righteous black man. And all of a sudden we had guys who were…us. Or guys who did the things we wanted those guys to do.”
The unsung supporting players in these films that backed Fred Williamson and Pam Grier and many other stars were people acting and making a living off of it.
The unsung supporting players in these films that backed Fred Williamson and Pam Grier and many other stars were people acting and making a living off of it.
- 12/4/2012
- by Gregory Day
- SoundOnSight
Flash Gordon comes to Blu-ray to save everyone of us, and looks incredible on the 1080p format. It is still just as cheesy as it was in 1980, but that is part of the fun of the movie. Based on the comic strip by Alex Raymond, Flash Gordon was directed by Mike Hodges (1971's Get Carter) with a screenplay from Lorenzo Semple Jr. (1976.s King Kong) based on an adaptation from Michael Allin. Although the film is filled with color, special effects, and the brilliant acting of Max von Sydow's as the villain Ming the Merciless, Flash Gordon is probably best remembered for its rocking soundtrack by Queen. It is one of the rare times that when you mention...
- 6/25/2010
- by Patrick Luce
- Monsters and Critics
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