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Brent’s Top Ten Movies Of 2012

Brent’s Top Ten Movies Of 2012

Brent McKnight December 30, 2012

I couldn’t think of any clever or interesting takes on the end of the year list, so I’m going to stick with the old standby: the top ten (or so). These aren’t necessarily intended...

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James Mudge’s Best and Most Disappointing Films of 2012

James Mudge’s Best and Most Disappointing Films of 2012

Nix December 26, 2012

THE BEST FILMS OF 2012 In no particular order… Excision First timer Richard Bates Jr.’s “Excision” was a film that kind of came in under the radar, though which left more of an impression...

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The Raid: Redemption Has a DVD/Blu-ray Date

The Raid: Redemption Has a DVD/Blu-ray Date

Nix June 11, 2012

A day doesn’t go by that someone doesn’t email me asking when/where they can get a copy of Gareth Evans’ “The Raid: Redemption” on DVD/Blu-ray. I don’t blame them. “The Raid” is one of...

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Encapsulated Cinema: The Raid Redemption, Stash House, and Wild 7

Encapsulated Cinema: The Raid Redemption, Stash House, and Wild 7

Todd Rigney June 4, 2012

The Raid: Redemption (2011) During several of the numerous nerve-shredding, head-splitting fight scenes spread throughout writer/director Gareth Evans’ 2012 action masterpiece “The Raid: Redemption”, I had no idea I was holding my breath until...

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Gareth Evans’ The Raid … Remade with Claymation Cats

Gareth Evans’ The Raid … Remade with Claymation Cats

Nix May 15, 2012

Holy crap, this is awesome. Check out a 3-minute parody of Gareth Evans’ slambang actioner “The Raid”, only starring … claymation cats. It’s even more awesome than it sounds, let me assure you. No...

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Flying Knees and Striking Fists in 5 Clips From The Raid: Redemption

Flying Knees and Striking Fists in 5 Clips From The Raid: Redemption

Nix March 12, 2012

Gareth Evans’ “The Raid: Redemption” is playing at SXSW this weekend before opening theatrically later this month on March 23rd, 2012 courtesy of Sony Pictures Classic. But in case you weren’t one of the...

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The Raid: Redemption Final Poster

The Raid: Redemption Final Poster

Nix February 27, 2012

New, final one-sheet U.S. poster for Gareth Evans’ “The Raid”, since tacked with an extra “Redemption” in the title, presumably because this is the first of a franchise and they wanted to make that...

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The Raid (2011) Movie Review

The Raid (2011) Movie Review

James Mudge February 24, 2012

Welsh born director Gareth Evans and Indonesian martial arts star and choreographer Iko Uwais follow up their 2009 cult hit “Merantau” by notching up the action and violence many, many levels with “The Raid”....

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New Trailer For The Raid. Same Awesomeness.

New Trailer For The Raid. Same Awesomeness.

Nix February 23, 2012

Gareth Evans’ “The Raid” is now apparently going by the title of “The Raid: Redemption” for its American release. That’s, uh, totally unnecessary, of course. But whatever, Sony Pictures Classic. What matters is that...

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Production Blog for Gareth Evans’ The Raid

Production Blog for Gareth Evans’ The Raid

Nix February 21, 2012

For some reason, when I think of Gareth Evans, the writer/director of “Merantau” and “The Raid”, I always thought he was Indonesian. As it turns out, not so much. Evans is actually Welsh, and,...

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The Raid Sequel in the Works

The Raid Sequel in the Works

Nix February 3, 2012

I have yet to see Gareth Evans’ “The Raid”, his follow-up to 2009′s “Meranthau” with Tony Jaa lookalike Iko Uwais kicking some serious ass (or so I’ve heard), but you can bet your bibby...

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21 Jump Street, Casa De Mi Padre, and The Raid Among SXSW 2012 Film Line-Up

21 Jump Street, Casa De Mi Padre, and The Raid Among SXSW 2012 Film Line-Up

Nix February 1, 2012

If you’re planning on attending the 2012 version of the South By Southwest film festival down in Austin, Texas this coming March, you’ll have plenty to chew on, from big studio releases like “The...

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Blood Splattering Red Band Clip From The Raid

Blood Splattering Red Band Clip From The Raid

Nix January 20, 2012

Hollywood, as they are wont to do, have already lined up Gareth Evans’ intense actioner “The Raid” for a remake, but don’t let that stop you from seeking out and seeing the original “The...

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Check Out This New Trailer and Character Posters for Gareth Evans’ The Raid

Check Out This New Trailer and Character Posters for Gareth Evans’ The Raid

Todd Rigney December 1, 2011

Those of you who have been salivating for more bone-snapping footage from “Merantau” director Gareth Evans’ upcoming action extravaganza “The Raid” should probably start fastening their cinematic party hats right about now. Hanging out...

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Screen Gems’ Remake of Gareth Evans’ The Raid is A Go

Screen Gems’ Remake of Gareth Evans’ The Raid is A Go

Nix November 9, 2011

Remember news of that upcoming Hollywood remake of “Merantau” director Gareth Evans’ latest, the actioner “The Raid”? Well it’s official. Screen Gems has acquired remake rights to the film, with Evans staying on to...

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A Remake of Gareth Evans’ The Raid is Already in the Pipeline

A Remake of Gareth Evans’ The Raid is Already in the Pipeline

Nix September 20, 2011

Dang. Hollywood don’t mess around, son. Get this: a remake of Gareth Evans’ badass Indonesian action movie “The Raid” (trailer below for the uninitiated) is already in the planning stages, with Screen Gems currently...

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You Need To Watch The Trailer For The Raid, Right Now

You Need To Watch The Trailer For The Raid, Right Now

Brent McKnight September 9, 2011

Sweet baby Jesus. The trailer for “The Raid” has been making the rounds today. The second film from “Merentau” director Gareth Evans, “The Raid” just premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and holy...

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Intriguing Sales Artwork for Director Gareth Evans’ The Raid

Intriguing Sales Artwork for Director Gareth Evans’ The Raid

Todd Rigney September 5, 2011

“Merantau” impressed the hell out of me, so it’s should come as no surprise that I’ll be all over “The Raid” as soon as it becomes available. The film stars Iko Uwais, the centerpiece...

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