Before MTV and its bastard stepchildren took control of cable, the only place to see Rock Documentaries was on the big screen. Once relegated to midnight shows and film festivals, rock films came of age thanks to MTV and its spawn. Read the rest of this entry »

Jackie Chan is quite engaging as a salesman whose day to day doldrums are interrupted when he accidentally foils a bank robbery, becoming a hero in the process. His notoriety is not lost on Many Liu (Eric Tsang), a mystery man who claims that Buck Yeun (Chan) comes from a long line of spies. With a little training, Buck finds himself on his first mission, where his martial arts skills and quick wit will be his only weapons. Sounds like a Hong Kong version of “The Master of Disguise,” or is it the other way around? Doesn’t matter, because Chan fans will eat up this non-stop barrage of incredible stunts, action and tongue in cheek humor. (Dimension) Read the rest of this entry »