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‘Shōgun’ Unlikely to Get a Second Season!!

Disney has a new globe-conquering hit on its hands with FX‘s limited series, Shōgun. The Feudal Japan-set epic starring Hiroyuki Sanada has become FX‘s biggest streaming premiere ever, cutting down The Bear Season 2 after accruing 9 million streaming views globally in its first six days on Hulu, Disney+, and Star+, all while garnering glowing reviews from critics for its stunningly-accurate depiction of its culture … Continue reading ‘Shōgun’ Unlikely to Get a Second Season!!

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‘Shōgun’: New Trailer Sees the War for Japan Intensify!! Check It Out!!

The fight between a warlord and a shipwrecked sailor is almost ready to arrive on television screens, as a final trailer has been released for Shōgun, the highly anticipated FX and Hulu limited series depicting a clash of cultures in Feudal Japan in the year 1600. The trailer shows extended clips of some of the show’s intense action sequences prior to it being released later … Continue reading ‘Shōgun’: New Trailer Sees the War for Japan Intensify!! Check It Out!!

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‘Shōgun’ Sneak Peek Dives Into the World of Feudal Japan!! Check It Out!!

As the upcoming FX epic series Shōgun nears its premiere, FX decided to unveil a sneak peek into the show’s production in order to confirm what we already suspected: The series is a massive and ambitious endeavor that is every bit as meticulous as it looks. Aside from showing new footage, the five-minute clip also features interviews from the production team and cast, which includes … Continue reading ‘Shōgun’ Sneak Peek Dives Into the World of Feudal Japan!! Check It Out!!

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‘Shōgun’: Red Band Trailer Teases FX’s New Epic Period Drama!! Check It Out!!

FX has dropped a brand new Shōgun red band trailer for its upcoming epic drama, which takes place during Japan’s Edo period. The video highlights the show’s action-packed and thrilling fight sequences, as the main characters prepare to go to war. The series is scheduled to make its debut on February 27 on FX and Hulu. Check out the Shōgun red band trailer below: Who’s … Continue reading ‘Shōgun’: Red Band Trailer Teases FX’s New Epic Period Drama!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Reveals New Set Images!! Check It Out!!

The gaming franchise Mortal Kombat birthed a 2021 movie which – while not being perfect – was brilliant enough to generate interest in a sequel, Mortal Kombat 2. While production on the sequel was hampered due to the strikes that rocked the industry last year, things have since swung back into motion. Since the return to filming, producer Todd Garner has been releasing photos from … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Reveals New Set Images!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mortal Kombat 2’: New BTS Image Confirms the Return of Scorpion!! Check It Out!!

We are in the age of live-action adaptations of iconic video games, with a number of these projects attracting new audiences to what were already impressive franchises in their own right. In 2021, Warner Bros. opted for a live-action of the iconic video game, Mortal Kombat. After an impressive showing, a sequel was mapped out. However, after previously having production paused due to the film … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’: New BTS Image Confirms the Return of Scorpion!! Check It Out!!

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‘ShōGun’: Hiroyuki Sanada-Led Epic Period Drama to Premiere on Feb 27, 2024!!

FX Productions has officially revealed the date for Shōgun, a television series based on the bestselling novel by James Clavell. The adaption was created for the studio by Rachel Kondo and series executive producer and showrunner Justin Marks. ShōGun will run as a limited series with 10 episodes in total. Based on Clavell‘s 1975 novel, the series takes place in the year 1600 in Japan. … Continue reading ‘ShōGun’: Hiroyuki Sanada-Led Epic Period Drama to Premiere on Feb 27, 2024!!

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‘Mortal Kombat 2’: New Set Photo Confirms Filming Has Begun!! Check It Out!!

Mortal Kombat 2 is the sequel to the iconic video game adaptation from 2021, and it has finally begun filming with The Boys very own Karl Urban joining production and sharing a quick behind-the-scenes photo with some of the cast. Historically, video game adaptations disappoint fans, as they can never stay true to the source material or accurately bring the games to life. And that’s … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’: New Set Photo Confirms Filming Has Begun!! Check It Out!!

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‘Shōgun’ Trailer Sees Hiroyuki Sanada Headline FX’s Feudal Japan Epic!! Check It Out!!

FX unveiled today the trailer for Shōgun, an ambitious-looking limited series based on a best-selling novel by author James Clavell. The series has been in the works for quite a while, but the trailer makes it clear that this is a blockbuster-level production and fully explains why it took so long for us to hear anything about it. We’ll also have to wait a little … Continue reading ‘Shōgun’ Trailer Sees Hiroyuki Sanada Headline FX’s Feudal Japan Epic!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mortal Kombat 2’: New Set Photo Confirms the Appearance of Baraka!! Check It Out!!

As production starts on Mortal Kombat 2, it’s safe to say that fans are bound to get regular updates on the highly anticipated sequel in order to keep the hype going. The first of them comes barely a week after the cameras started rolling: A set photo that would be completely ordinary if not for a single word embedded on a chair. The word is … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’: New Set Photo Confirms the Appearance of Baraka!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mortal Kombat 2’: New BTS Photo Sees the Cast Together!! Check It Out!!

The first Mortal Kombat 2 photo for New Line Cinema’s fantasy action sequel has been released by producer Todd Garner. The Mortal Kombat 2 photo featured returning cast members Ludi Lin and Jessica McNamee from the 2021 film, as they’re joined by new castmates, including Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, and more. This comes after the project recently began its production after two years since the … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’: New BTS Photo Sees the Cast Together!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Has Begun Filming!!

Over the years, there have been a number of great video games worthy of on-screen adaptations. However, for the most part, the adaptation of video games has been avoided as they’ve historically ended up as box office disappointments. That is until recently when HBO‘s The Last of Us and The Super Mario Bros. Movie helped to change that perception. One adaptation, however, that predates this … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Has Begun Filming!!

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‘Mortal Kombat 2’: Martyn Ford, Desmond Chiam, Ana Thu Nguyen and Damon Herriman Join Sequel!!

New Line has rounded out its cast for Mortal Kombat 2, with Martyn Ford (Red Sonja), Desmond Chiam (Joy Ride), Ana Thu Nguyen (Suka) and Damon Herriman (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) coming aboard for roles. Ford will play villainous Outworld emperor Shao Kahn, with Chiam as Edenian King Jerrod, Nguyen as Queen Sindel and Herriman as Netherrealm demon Quan Chi. New Line’s latest … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 2’: Martyn Ford, Desmond Chiam, Ana Thu Nguyen and Damon Herriman Join Sequel!!

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‘Shōgun’: FX’s TV Series Adaption Sets Cast!!

FX has officially set the full cast of their upcoming limited series Shōgun, based on the best-selling novel by James Clavell of the same name. Clavell‘s novel, which was written in 1975, follows the rise of a man named Yoshii Toranaga to shogunate through the eyes of an English pilot, John Blackthorne. The adaptation from FX was greenlit in 2018 and is slated to have … Continue reading ‘Shōgun’: FX’s TV Series Adaption Sets Cast!!

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Kate (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – A female assassin has 24 hours to get vengeance on her murderer before she dies. My Take – Considering the quick successive releases of films like Gunpowder Milkshake, Jolt, The Protégé and this latest Netflix feature, it seems like the female assassin genre, irrespective of their quality, is being reincarnated. And while, unsurprisingly at first glance, this Cedric Nicolas-Troyan (The Huntsman: Winter’s War) … Continue reading Kate (2021) Review!!

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‘Kate’: Netflix’s Action-Thriller Reveals Three New Clips!!! Check It Out!!

Mary Elizabeth Winstead is the title character in Netflix‘s upcoming action-thriller Kate, a female assassin who has just 24 hours to get vengeance on her murderer before she dies. Kate will premiere on NetflixSeptember 10, and the Rated “R” movie has debuted three official clips today. You’ll find them down below, with the first establishing the dynamic between Kate and a teenager she befriends in the movie, the second … Continue reading ‘Kate’: Netflix’s Action-Thriller Reveals Three New Clips!!! Check It Out!!

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‘Kate’: First Trailer Teases the Mary Elizabeth Winstead led Netflix Action-Thriller!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A female assassin has 24 hours to get vengeance on her murderer before she dies. Directed – Cedric Nicolas-Troyan Starring – Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Michiel Huisman, Woody Harrelson Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Kate’: First Trailer Teases the Mary Elizabeth Winstead led Netflix Action-Thriller!! Check It Out!!

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‘Kate’: First Footage Teases the Mary Elizabeth Winstead led Netflix Action-Thriller!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A female assassin has 24 hours to get vengeance on her murderer before she dies. Directed – Cedric Nicolas-Troyan Starring – Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Michiel Huisman, Woody Harrelson Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Kate’: First Footage Teases the Mary Elizabeth Winstead led Netflix Action-Thriller!! Check It Out!!

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‘Kate’: First Images Tease the Mary Elizabeth Winstead led Netflix Action-Thriller!! Check It Out!!

Netflix has officially revealed first-look images from its upcoming action-thriller Kate, which stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead in the title role and promises to deliver a huge amount of slick badassery based on nothing more than the talent involved on either side of the camera. The plot follows Winstead’s assassin on the job in Tokyo, where she gets poisoned and finds out that she’s only got 24 … Continue reading ‘Kate’: First Images Tease the Mary Elizabeth Winstead led Netflix Action-Thriller!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mortal Kombat’: New Featurette Teases More Fight Footage!! Check It Out!!

With Mortal Kombat’s release getting closer, Warner Bros. keeps spoiling us with more exclusive footage of the fights we’ll get to see next week. In a new featurette, the cast and crew talk about how the original games are the main source of inspiration for the fighting scenes, and why you should be afraid of Joe Taslim’s Sub-Zero.In the featurette, director Simon McQuoid explains how … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: New Featurette Teases More Fight Footage!! Check It Out!!

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Mortal Kombat (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – MMA fighter Cole Young seeks out Earth’s greatest champions in order to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe. My Take – Until a few years ago, it was a given fact that films based on video games are notoriously terrible, with a few successes here and there in the past two-three decades. However, over the … Continue reading Mortal Kombat (2021) Review!!

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‘Mortal Kombat’: New BTS Video Reveal More Footage!! Check It Out!!

Mortal Kombat has unleashed a behind-the-scenes video that features all-new footage showcasing the extensive cast of characters and the brutal, mostly-practical fights ripped from the source material. Eagle-eyed fans will catch a few extended looks at some familiar faces including Kabal, Reptile, Mileena and more. There is a distinct focus on the film adaptation’s balancing act between drama and bloody action amongst a sea of … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: New BTS Video Reveal More Footage!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mortal Kombat’ Sees Release Pushed By a Week!!

The release of New Line‘s Mortal Kombat has officially been delayed by another week, according to reports. The gloriously bloody video game film adaptation had originally been scheduled for an April 16 release but is now being pushed back to April 23. Per Deadline, this decision seems to come mostly on the heels of Warner Bros.‘ upcoming release of Godzilla vs. Kong tomorrow, which is likely to have … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’ Sees Release Pushed By a Week!!

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‘Mortal Kombat’ Movie Gets a New TV Spots!! Check It Out!!

New trailer footage for Mortal Kombat shows new fight scenes for Goro, Cole Young Sub-Zero, Sonya, and more. The upcoming film has teased plenty of violent martial arts action, staying true to the brutal style that has made the video game franchise famous. Mortal Kombat is scheduled to premiere on April 16, simultaneously in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. From what’s been revealed so … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’ Movie Gets a New TV Spots!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mortal Kombat’: New Promo Previews Scorpion’s Bloody Origins!! Check It Out!!

One of the most iconic characters in the entire Mortal Kombat franchise is the fiery ninja Scorpion, risen from Hell on a mission of eternal vengeance. With Mortal Kombat less than a month away from arriving in theaters and on HBO Max, a new promo from the movie shows Hanzo Hasashi, before his transformation, taking on a group of masked warriors menacing his home. Even … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: New Promo Previews Scorpion’s Bloody Origins!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mortal Kombat’ Movie Gets a New International Poster!! Check It Out!!

The upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot film is in full-on promotional blitz heading up to its release in theaters and on HBO Max on April 16th, and today, that means we have a new international poster. Unfortunately, compared to previous posters, there is not much to take away that’s truly new from this latest poster, but it still provides some good looks at the costumes for … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’ Movie Gets a New International Poster!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mortal Kombat’: New TV Spots Offer First Look at Kabal!! Check It Out!!

It’s been a big week for Mortal Kombat, with the James Wan-produced movie officially earning its “R” rating (for “strong bloody violence,” naturally) and the marketing confirming that video game character Kabal will be included in the movie. We got our first look at the movie’s Kabal courtesy of a new poster, and now we’ve got the first footage of Kabal. A series of MK … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: New TV Spots Offer First Look at Kabal!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mortal Kombat’: New Look Teases the Evil Shang Tsung!! Check It Out!!

We’re just over one month away from the release of WB & New Line’s Mortal Kombat feature film, which is rated “R” and promises to load up on iconic characters and gory fatalities. The trailer, which debuted a few weeks back, quickly became the most-viewed Red Band movie trailer of all time, suggesting fans are very, very excited about the potential for this one. Speaking … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: New Look Teases the Evil Shang Tsung!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mortal Kombat’ Trailer Reveals the Hard-Hitting Feature Film Reboot!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – MMA fighter Cole Young seeks out Earth’s greatest champions in order to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe. Directed – Simon McQuoid Starring – Josh Lawson, Jessica McNamee, Hiroyuki Sanada Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’ Trailer Reveals the Hard-Hitting Feature Film Reboot!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mortal Kombat’ Gets Awesome Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

One of the most anticipated movies of the year must be Warner Brothers’ upcoming Mortal Kombat movie and, ahead of the release of the first trailer, we have some cool character poster featuring all of your favorites. Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Chin Han, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada, Max Huang, Sisi Stringer, Matilda Kimber, and Laura Brent are … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’ Gets Awesome Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mortal Kombat’: First Images Tease the Upcoming Adaption!! Check It Out!!

The Mortal Kombat franchise heads back to the big screen (and the small screen!) with WB’s brand new feature film, coming to theaters and HBO Max on April 16, 2021. The marketing campaign is now officially underway, with Entertainment Weekly giving us our first look. EW previews, “Mortal Kombat begins with a crucial piece of lore from the original games: the blood feud between the … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: First Images Tease the Upcoming Adaption!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mortal Kombat’ Gets New Poster Touting Release Date!! Check It Out!!

In the wake of Warner Bros. testing the might of “watching movies in a theater” by announcing their entire 2021 film slate will come out simultaneously on HBO Max and theaters, WB has further shifted several key films on this slate around their calendar. Tom and Jerry, the upcoming big-screen (er, and small screen) adaptation of the classic, chaotic cartoon, has moved from March 5, 2021 … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’ Gets New Poster Touting Release Date!! Check It Out!!

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‘Minamata’: First Trailer Reveals Johnny Depp as W. Eugene Smith!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities. Directed – Andrew Levitas Starring – Johnny Depp, Bill Nighy, Hiroyuki Sanada Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Minamata’: First Trailer Reveals Johnny Depp as W. Eugene Smith!! Check It Out!!

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Midway (2019) Review!!

Synopsis – The story of the Battle of Midway, told by the leaders and the sailors who fought it. My Take – The Battle of Midway holds a special position in world history, after all it is termed as the most stunning and decisive blow in the history of naval warfare. Nevertheless, Hollywood somehow hasn’t captured that event much in comparison to others, with filmmaker … Continue reading Midway (2019) Review!!

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‘Mortal Kombat’: Production on Movie Reboot Begins!!

After several years in development, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema has announced that filming is finally underway on the Mortal Kombat reboot, which is being directed by award-winning Australian commercial filmmaker Simon McQuoid, with James Wan (Aquaman) producing. As well as announcing the start of principal production, New Line has also revealed that Max Huang (Time Raiders) has been cast in the role of … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: Production on Movie Reboot Begins!!

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‘Midway’: Roland Emmerich Film Gets 13 Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

Lionsgate has released a batch of 13 character posters for Roland Emmerich’s World War II epic Midway featuring cast members Luke Evans, Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Mandy Moore, Woody Harrelson, Dennis Quaid, Aaron Eckhart, Darren Criss, Tadanobu Asano, Nick Jonas, Keean Johnson, Luke Kleintank, and Etsushi Toyokawa; check them out here: MIDWAY is the epic, real-life saga about an undermanned American fleet and the brave … Continue reading ‘Midway’: Roland Emmerich Film Gets 13 Character Posters!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mortal Kombat’: Chin Han and Hiroyuki Sanada Join as Shang Tsung and Scorpion!!

It seems Mortal Kombat wasn’t quite done with its casting announcements for the day. Just hours after word came the film had cast its Sonya Blade and Kano, Variety has revealed that Chin Han (Skyscraper) will play the villainous Shang Tsung while Hiroyuki Sanada (Westworld) as the fan-favorite Scorpion. Both original characters to the first game, Shang Tsung is a powerful sorcerer and shapeshifter who absorbs … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: Chin Han and Hiroyuki Sanada Join as Shang Tsung and Scorpion!!

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‘Mortal Kombat’: Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, and Lewis Tan Join Reboot!!

The Mortal Kombat reboot cast continues to grow as Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, and Lewis Tan join the ranks. McNamee and Lawson have been cast two play two iconic characters in the Mortal Kombat franchise and Tan will arrive on the scene in a still-unannounced role, fresh off his work on Netflix’s Wu Assassins. According to Deadline, McNamee will play Sonya Blade while Lawson is taking on the role of Kano. In … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, and Lewis Tan Join Reboot!!

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‘Mortal Kombat’: Movie Reboot Casts More Characters!!

Having found Sub-Zero last month in The Raid’s Joe Taslim, casting on Warner Bros.’ Mortal Kombat movie reboot has now stepped up a gear with THR reporting that Ludi Lin (Power Rangers), Tadanobu Asano (Thor), Mehcad Brooks (Supergirl), and newcomer Sisi Stringer have all signed on to do battle in the Mortal Kombat Tournament. Lin is set to portray the Shaolin monk Liu Kang, with … Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat’: Movie Reboot Casts More Characters!!

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‘Midway’: First Poster Reveals Roland Emmerich’s World War II Epic!! Check It Out!!

Independence Day and 2012 director Roland Emmerich is taking a break from world-destroying blockbusters this year to tell the story of the Battle of Midway in his World War II epic Midway, and Lionsgate has now unveiled the first poster for the movie ahead of its release in November. Midway details the Battle of Midway, a major turning point in the Pacific theater during World … Continue reading ‘Midway’: First Poster Reveals Roland Emmerich’s World War II Epic!! Check It Out!!

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The Outsider (2018) Review!!

Synopsis – An epic set in post-WWII Japan and centered on an American former G.I. who joins the yakuza. My Take – As Netflix continues to gain steam by signing up more and more accomplished filmmakers to churn out new content for their streaming channel, you all may noticed how their quality on original films keeps plummeting. Such is the case of this yet another … Continue reading The Outsider (2018) Review!!

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‘The Outsider’ Trailer: Jared Leto Joins the Yakuza in the Netflix Thriller!!! Check It Out!!!

Synopsis – An epic set in post-WWII Japan and centered on an American former G.I. who joins the yakuza. Directed – Martin Zandvliet Starring – Jared Leto, Tadanobu Asano, Kippei Shîna Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Outsider’ Trailer: Jared Leto Joins the Yakuza in the Netflix Thriller!!! Check It Out!!!

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