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Awfully Good: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai

Posted 9 years ago

Jason THOR: RAGNAROK isn't the first extra-dimensional sci-fi comedy Jeff Goldblum has been awesome in…   The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)   Director: W.D. Richter Stars: Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Jeff Goldblum A physicist/neurosurgeon/pilot/rock star...

Why It Works: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Posted 9 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** When it comes to playing by the rules of conventional...

Kevin Smith is no longer involved with the Buckaroo Banzai TV series

Posted 10 years ago

If you were one of those who were looking forward to Kevin Smith's adaptation of THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI for Amazon, I've got some bads news for you. Earlier today MGM filed suit against director Walter D. Richter and...

Review: Hands of Stone

Posted 10 years ago

PLOT: The rollercoaster life of Panamanian boxer Roberto Duran includes rising up from the streets of Panama to become one of the greatest fighters of his time, his friendship with trainer Ray Arcel and his rivalry with American showboat Sugar...

JoBlo Movie Trivia Quiz: Robert De Niro

Posted 10 years ago

Kevin Welcome to JoBlo's Intense Movie Trivia Quizzes! With Robert De Niro returning to the world of boxing in the upcoming HANDS OF STONE, there's no better time than the present to look back at an actor who has played...

We Interview Edgar Ramirez and Usher Raymond IV for Hands of Stone!

Posted 10 years ago

Edgar Ramirez is a terrific actor. In his latest, he portrays the controversial boxer Roberto Duran and he is absolutely fantastic. HANDS OF STONE tells the story of Duran and the relationship he had with his trainer, Ray Arcel (Robert...

Boxing legends get to work in this red-band trailer for Hands of Stone

Posted 10 years ago

HANDS OF STONE follows the life of Roberto Duran (Edgar Ramirez), who made his professional debut in 1968 and in June 1980, defeated Sugar Ray Leonard (Usher) to capture the WBC welterweight title. He then went on to shock the...

Kevin Smith has lofty ideas about who will direct Buckaroo Banzai episodes

Posted 10 years ago

There's an old saying that tells you to wish in one hand and shit in another and see which fills up first. If Kevin Smith has any intention on doing so as it pertains to who he hopes to land...

Kevin Smith’s Buckaroo Banzai landing with Amazon

Posted 10 years ago

THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI may have found a new outside of the 8th Dimension, and Amazon is ready to roll out the welcome mat.  MGM and Amazon are close to a deal that would see Kevin Smith's BUCKAROO BANZAI...

Buckaroo Banzai getting the TV series treatment under Kevin Smith’s watch

Posted 10 years ago

The last time I caught up with THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI, the 80s film just didn't quite hold up, causing me to wonder what it is that I dug about the movies all those years ago as a kid....

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