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This week, the boys return to the wild and wacky world of Cannon Films to cover what might be the Citizen Kane of the Golan and Globus oeuvre. Journey to the exotic and ancient land of Phoenix, Arizona for a supernatural martial arts aerobics adventure, where V8 juice is an aphrodisiac, golf courses become violent battlegrounds, and so many dudes fall off motorcycles. Only a ninja can destroy a ninja, and only Justus and David can determine if Ninja III is the Greatest Movie Ever Made! Ninja III: The Domination (1984) is directed by Sam Firstenberg and stars Sho Kosugi, Lucinda Dickey, Jordan Bennett, David Chung, and Dale Ishimoto.Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
Smid en besked :)I anledning af "American Ninjas" 40 års fødselsdag har vi et eksklusivt interview med filmens instruktør: Sam Firstenberg.
Au sommaire de cette spéciale productions US indépendantes : Hommage à deux producteurs mythiques du Bis US, à savoir Roger Corman et Menahem Golan via, entre autres, un retour sur trois sorties ESC édition : « Joe » c'est aussi l'Amérique de John G. Alvidsen, Barfly de Barbet Schroeder & Le Ninja blanc de Sam Firstenberg, ainsi que sur deux parutions BQHL : L'épée du vaillant de Stephen Weeks & Le Fantôme de l'opéra de Dwight Little. Bonne écoute à toutes et tous !
Get ready for an inside look at the golden age of '80s action cinema! In this special episode, we sit down with legendary director Sam Firstenberg, the mastermind behind classics like American Ninja and Revenge of the Ninja. Sam takes us behind the scenes of his iconic films, sharing stories about working with Cannon Films, the ninja craze of the '80s, and directing some of the most memorable action sequences of the decade. From practical stunts to tight budgets and working with stars like Michael Dudikoff, this interview is packed with nostalgia, insight, and fun anecdotes from the era that defined action filmmaking. Don't miss this deep dive into the career of a true genre pioneer!If you are new to the podcast then please consider following us on the platform that you love, we can be found most anywhere that you listen to your favorite podcasts. Please leave us a rating and review if you listen on iTunes and a 5 star rating if you listen on Spotify. If you like what you hear then please share the show with your friends and family. If you would like to help support the podcast by donating a small amount or any custom amount you choose then please visit the following link:https://retrolife4u.com/supportThis is not a membership or anything just a way for you to help support us without paying a reoccurring monthly fee when you feel like you are able to help. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions for shows or you have a question you would like us to read on air then email us at retrolife4you@gmail.com You can find us on social media at the following places:FacebookInstagramTik TokYouTubeRetro Life 4 You Website
Sam Firstenberg is an independent film director best known for his work with Cannon films, including Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo and the American Ninja series. Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-Field Producer-engineer: Mike Tomren Sam's websitehttps://samfirstenberg.tripod.com/ Sam's YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpfRkG6T_kUII7sCRO5uAw Sam's IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0278735/ American Ninja trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xrzqPLwOio Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YaNKBmRNvY Amusing Jews Merch Storehttps://www.amusingjews.com/merch#!/ Subscribe to the Amusing Jews podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/show/amusing-jews Adat Chaverim – Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, Los Angeleshttps://www.humanisticjudaismla.org/ Jewish Museum of the American Westhttps://www.jmaw.org/ Atheists United Studioshttps://www.atheistsunited.org/au-studios
Welcome back to Heroes Three! This week Summer of Ninja ENDS as we are joined by Leon from Hong Kong and Beyond to discuss the apex of 80s ninja cinema, Revenge of the Ninja from Sam Firstenberg and Cannon Films starring Sho Kosugi! Check out some H3 art and merch! - https://www.teepublic.com/user/kf_carlito Check out Leon and Shaz at Hong Kong & Beyond! YouTube & Podcast Full cast and credits at IMDB! Find us online - https://linktr.ee/Heroes3Podcast Email us! - heroes3podcast@gmail.com Full blogpost with gifs here! Timestamps (0:00) Intro (0:55) Our history with Revenge of the Ninja (9:26) Production Info (18:42) Revenge of the Ninja Trailer (20:14) Movie Recap (1:00:13) An aside on nunchucks (1:08:52) Back to the Movie (1:25:04) Leon plugs (1:26:36) Our plugs
Retour sur « Le Ninja Blanc » de Sam Firstenberg avec Michael Dudikoff et Steve James, l'une des productions phare de la Cannon. Un retour en forme d'hommage aux séries B d'action des années 80, notamment celles produites par le fameux studio qui connut grandeur et décadence.Considéré par certains comme un véritable nanar, « Le Ninja Blanc » conserve pourtant toujours aujourd'hui, le charme de ces films qui faisait le bonheur des « bissophiles » au temps béni de la VHS
Welcome to my podcast spotlighting the legendary filmmaker Sam Firstenberg, whose name is synonymous with the golden era of ninja films. With his visionary direction, Firstenberg brought to life some of the most iconic and electrifying martial arts movies of the 1980s. From "Enter the Ninja" to "Revenge of the Ninja" and "Ninja III: The Domination," Firstenberg's cinematic prowess transformed the silver screen into a playground of mystique, action, and adrenaline-pumping battles. His keen eye for storytelling, coupled with his mastery of choreographing intense fight sequences, earned him a dedicated following and cemented his place in cinematic history as the magical director behind the ninja film revolution. Join us as we delve into the enchanting world of Sam Firstenberg and celebrate his enduring legacy.
Welcome to my podcast spotlighting the legendary filmmaker Sam Firstenberg, whose name is synonymous with the golden era of ninja films. With his visionary direction, Firstenberg brought to life some of the most iconic and electrifying martial arts movies of the 1980s. From "Enter the Ninja" to "Revenge of the Ninja" and "Ninja III: The Domination," Firstenberg's cinematic prowess transformed the silver screen into a playground of mystique, action, and adrenaline-pumping battles. His keen eye for storytelling, coupled with his mastery of choreographing intense fight sequences, earned him a dedicated following and cemented his place in cinematic history as the magical director behind the ninja film revolution. Join us as we delve into the enchanting world of Sam Firstenberg and celebrate his enduring legacy. Transcript
In a recent podcast interview titled "On A Mission: Mike Dennis and the Fight for Black Film Restoration and Empowerment," Michael J. Dennis, also known as Mike D or Mike Dee of Reelblack, shared insights into his journey as a filmmaker, educator, and curator in Philadelphia. With a deep passion for black film and empowering the black community, Dennis has dedicated his career to educating, entertaining, enlightening, and empowering through film. Dennis, the founder of Reelblack Inc., has been actively involved in the film industry for over two decades. His work includes hosting monthly film screenings of black films, contributing to the launch of Ava Duvernay's ARRAY, and curating a diverse range of content on his YouTube channel. Over the years, Dennis has interviewed various independent and Hollywood personalities, most notably the late Dick Gregory. He has also worked with industry giants such as Bill Cosby, Oprah Winfrey, and Spike Lee. One of Dennis' notable achievements includes serving as the executive producer on the restoration of Sam Firstenberg's 1989 action film, "Riverbend," which starred Steve James and Margaret Avery. The film had its world premiere at the Denton Black Film Festival, showcasing Dennis' commitment to preserving black cinema and telling authentic stories. During the podcast interview with host Floyd Marshall, Dennis shared his early beginnings in the film industry, highlighting his education at New York University and the American Film Institute. His journey led him to work on projects like "Beloved" and collaborate with renowned filmmakers like M. Night Shyamalan. Inspired by the potential of Philadelphia's burgeoning film scene, Dennis believed in the city's ability to carve out its unique identity in the industry. Driven by a desire to showcase independent black cinema, Dennis started a monthly screening series in Philadelphia, introducing audiences to the works of emerging black filmmakers. Through Reelblack, he aimed to create a platform for underrepresented voices and provide opportunities for filmmakers of color to share their stories. Throughout the conversation, Dennis emphasized the importance of representation and empowerment in film. He highlighted the need for diverse voices in storytelling and the impact of digital technology in democratizing the filmmaking process. By championing black film restoration and empowerment, Dennis continues to be a leading figure in the industry, inspiring others to pursue their creative endeavors. As a filmmaker, educator, and curator, Michael J. Dennis has made significant contributions to the world of black cinema. His dedication to preserving black stories and empowering filmmakers of color serves as a beacon of hope for the future of the industry. Through Reelblack, Dennis remains committed to educating, entertaining, and empowering audiences, one film at a time. ======== Submit Your Film to Our Film Collective: ifapfilmcollective.com Connect With Floyd Marshall Jr: instagram.com/floydmarshalljr tiktok.com/@floydmarshalljr0 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aconversationwithfm/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aconversationwithfm/support
We are the Cannon Cruisers and we continue to cruise that Cannon catalogue. This week, JD and Randy were able to get their hands on a copy of Sam Firstenberg's first film released by Cannon, "One More Chance" (1981).
This week we begin 'Operation Delta Force December' reviewing all the films in the late 90s Operation Delta Force franchise. Joining us for our first episode of this action packed month is the film's Director Sam Firstenberg. Known for directing cult classics such as American Ninja and Cyborg Cop, Sam tells us all about his time shooting in South Africa, working with a ex-Navy SEAL advisor and improvising on set. It's all on this week's FoF! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's exciting edition of The Non-Cannon-ical Adventures of JD and Randy, we check out the 1994 direct-to-video release of "Cyborg Cop 2". Starring David Bradley, Morgan Hunter, Jill Pierce, and Victor Melleney in a Sam Firstenberg film. "Get Ready for War"
Back to the ninja well this week as the guys break down Sam Firstenberg's schlocky classic Ninja III: The Domination. Do you like The Exorcist? Flashdance? Ninja movies? John Hughes? Well, it's all wrapped up in a neat little bow in this absolute classic from Cannon Films. They talk about the hairiest love interest of all time, carpeted gyms, ninja exorcisms, terrible police work, Sho Kosugi's real-life ego, arcade hypnosis and MUCH, much more. Next week: Quack! What We've Been Watching: The Handmaiden Chato's Land Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at wwttpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/wwttpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/wwttpodcast Theme Song recorded by Taylor Sheasgreen: www.facebook.com/themotorleague Logo designed by Mariah Lirette: www.instagram.com/its.mariah.xo Montrose Monkington III: www.twitter.com/montrosethe3rd Ninja III: The Domination stars Lucinda Dickey, Jordan Bennett, James Hong, David Chung, John LaMotta and Sho Kosugi; directed by Sam Firstenberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Au sommaire de cette rencontre avec Yohann Chanoir (agrégé et docteur en histoire, chargé de conférences à Sciences Po, chercheur associé au Centre de Recherches Historiques de l'EHESS et contributeur de PRIME CUT) : -Débat autour de trois films sortis chez Blaq Out, deux documentaires, BABI YAR. CONTEXTE (2021) de Sergei Loznitsa, MIZRAHIM, LES OUBLIES DE LA TERRE PROMISE (2021) de Michale Boganim, et une œuvre de fiction, EVOLUTION (2022) de Kornél Mundruczó ;-Évocation, à l'occasion de la sortie d'AMERICAN WARRIOR (1985) de Sam Firstenberg chez ESC, de la firme Cannon.. Bonne écoute à toutes et tous
Lethal Mullet Podcast: Episode #213: Ninja 3 The Domination Hey there Mulleteers! On tonight's episode of Lethal Mullet we look at the clasic third part to the Cannon Films Ninja anthology: NINJA 3 THE DOMINATION, starring Lucinda Dickey, Sho Kosugi and James Hong. With a premise that is part eighties rom com, Exorcist and ninja flick this is the pinnacle of the B movie at the time and would lead to films like American Ninja. It is #ninjamonth on Lethal Mullet #213 with NINJAIII: THE DOMINATION, the classic flick which pitched: martial arts, ninja, exorcism, eighties music and dancing in one stunt packed flick directed by Sam Firstenberg. All on the next episode listen as I chat about this flick and how amazing it is! Give Lethal Mullet a listen: Website https://bit.ly/3j9mvlG IHeartRadio https://ihr.fm/3lSxwJU Spotify https://spoti.fi/3BRg260 Amazon https://amzn.to/3phcsi7 For all Lethal merch: TeePublic: https://bit.ly/37QpbSc Check out LM on socials: @thelethalmullet on twitter / facebook / instagram #lethalmulletpodcast #ninja3thedomination #shokosugi
Remaker ¿Has visto alguna vez un Ninja? seguramente NO ¿Verdad? y ¿Sabes por qué? Porque se quedaron todos rodando películas de los 80. Hubo una época en la que hablar de cine, era hablar casi exclusivamente del cine de videoclub, y hablar de cine de videoclub era hablar, entre otros cuantos temas, de cine de Ninjas. Con “El Guerrero Americano” los primos de la Cannon Group, Menahem Golan y Yoram Globus, lo vuelven a hacer, en un momento donde parecía que el cine de Ninjas y artes marciales no podía dar más de sí, producen una película que vuelve a ser un gran éxito y el comienzo de una de las sagas más mediáticas de la década, con 5 entregas en total. “El Guerrero Americano” fue dirigida por Sam Firstenberg un desconocido por entonces y con poco oficio, y que poco después se convertiría en un habitual de la Cannon y del cine de ninjas. Lo mejor de esta película era su carátula, donde podías encontrar al emblemático Michael Dudicoff con catana en mano sobre la tan idolatrada bandera yankee, el Jeams Dean de la Cannon. Tampoco se quedaba atrás en la película y parte de la saga el carismático Steve James como el cabo Curtis Jackson. Luego llegaría David Bradley para suplantar a Dudicoff, pero lejos de significar una debacle para la franquicia, fue todo lo contrario, ai pudimos todos volver a disfrutar de las mejores secuelas de artes marciales jamás hechas. ¿Que había de especial en aquellas películas? ¿Qué era aquello que tanto nos emocionaba? ¿Qué era aquello que nos hizo apuntarnos al día siguiente de verla a clases de karate y pegar patadas a diestro y siniestro en el patio del colegio? Aún a día de hoy nos lo preguntamos, aún a día de hoy, nos emocionamos cuando volvemos a ver la mítica película del Guerrero Americano, y esperamos que también en el día de hoy, te emocionemos al escuchar a Israel Gordón, Javi Garcia y un servidor Juan Pablo Videoclubsero, hablando y reviviendo esta mítica saga de películas de videoclub. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Escúchanos también en www.remakealos80.com Recuerda suscribirte a nuestro canal de You Tube para estar al día de nuestros directos https://www.youtube.com/@remakealos80 Síguenos en Instagram y Twitter @Remakealos80 y búscanos en Telegram, te dejamos el enlace a nuestro grupo de para que compartas tus opiniones e interactúes con nosotros: https://t.me/joinchat/GXsRJYMd3wQVBG2v
"Have you ever heard of ninjutsu sir?... What's that?...The secret art of assassination... Of Course I have!!!" Rot Your Brain Media's (@rot_yourbrain) hosts Robbie and Max rewatch director Sam Firstenberg's 1985's ninja action thriller 'American Ninja' Staring Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Judie Aronson, Don Stewart and Tadashi Yamashita.Support Rot Your Brain Media by visiting patreon.com/RotYourBrainMediaSubscribe to the "Still Holds Up?" podcast feed at https://www.rotyourbrainmedia.com/stillholdsupSubscribe to Rot Your Brain Media feed at rotyourbrainmedia.comSend feedback to info@RotYourBrainMedia.comMusic by: Jason ZaffaryAdditional Bed: Kyle Tormey
You are in for a treat today. We have legendary 80's action director Sam Firstenberg.At a young age Sam began to "create" movies to entertain his friends. Horrifying his mother, he would cut up books, stringing together the pictures and rolling them up. He would then put the roll into a box with a cut out window, shine a flashlight from behind, and manually pull the roll, revealing the pictures through the window in sequence.Sometimes he would plan a special show in which his sister narrated the "film" based on a script Sam would concoct, and his father would accompany on the violin. As he grew up he found a hobby in photography and by high school had turned his bedroom into a darkroom where he would earn pocket money by developing pictures for his friends.After serving three years in the Israeli army, Sam came to the US in 1971, began to study and work in films, and culminated his studies with “One More Chance," the graduate film thesis which turned into a feature-length film."After Golan bailed us out, our film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 1981, then went on to become the official US entry at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, and won a Silver Plaque at the 17th Annual Chicago Film Festival. This film became my calling card, and launched my career." recalls Sam.By then Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus had acquired Cannon Films. They hired Sam to direct “Revenge of the Ninja." Sam knew nothing about martial arts, but learned quickly and the film, which starred Sho Kosugi, was shot in Salt Lake City, Utah. Distributed by MGM to a great box-office bonanza, it set the stage for Sam's next directing assignment, “Ninja III - The Domination," also starring Kosugi. The film was shot in Phoenix, Arizona and was also tremendously successful.Both Ninja films directed by Sam were sequels to the highly successful “Enter the Ninja” directed by Golan. "Then came a pleasant opportunity," Sam smiles."Golan wanted me to direct ' Breakin 2 - Electric Boogaloo," another sequel, which then made me the king of sequels, but also gave me a break from directing Ninja action films."In fact, each of the sequels directed by Firstenberg resulted in better reviews and box office draws than the originals. “Breakin 2 - Electric Boogaloo " was a musical that featured major dance production numbers, filmed in Los Angeles. Distributed by TRI-STAR it was critically acclaimed; and a box office success, one of the reviews hailed it as"The most exuberant musical of the decade."Soon after the release of " Breakin 2 - Electric Boogaloo " Sam was on his way to the Philippines to direct "American Ninja" a major action picture starring Michael Dudikoff and Steve James, who would team up with Sam for two additional motion pictures, "Avenging Force," shot in New Orleans and the swamps of Louisiana, and "American Ninja II"'Avenging Force' was one of the most physically grueling productions I ever worked on,"comments Sam."We spent days and nights in water, mud up to our waists, with snakes crawling between our legs."The film opened to rave reviews. The LA Times called Firstenberg"... a rockin' young action director who's pulled off a series of rave up pictures for Cannon including ' American Ninja ' and ' Electric Boogaloo,' and now in ' Avenging Force ' shows off his savvy style, which combines a keen sense of pacing with brawny punch...it marks the emergence of a truly gifted movie talent."The next picture for Sam was “Riverbend”, a controversial drama with Steve James and Margaret Avery from "The Color Purple." The picture explored race relations in 1966 Georgia, and was an opportunity for Firstenberg to work with strong dramatic material. In sharp contrast, Sam's next picture was an all-out comedy, “The Day We Met,” which proved to him that his directorial talents were easily extended."Delta Force III” came next, a military action picture with Nick Cassavettes, Eric Douglas, Mike Norris, and Matthew Penn, and was followed with a breakthrough approach to martial arts in “American Samurai” introducing hot young martial artists David Bradley and Marc Dacascos. Firstenberg then got his first taste of TV work with a nighttime crime show for CBS, directing six episodes of “Sweating Bullets"With the creation of Nu Image, principles Avi Lerner and Danny Dimbort recruited Firstenberg to direct their first production, "Cyborg Cop," and then the sequel, "Cyborg Soldier," both sci-fi action flicks with David Bradley. In addition, Firstenberg completed with Bradley and Frank Zagarino the action picture "Blood Warrior." Next came “Operation Delta Force” a military style action / adventure with Ernie Hudson, Jeff Fahey, Joe Lara, Frank Zagarino, and Hall Halbrok.1997 brought Firstenberg to explore new directorial areas; “McCinsey's Island” is a comedy for children, a treasure hunt movie with Hulk Hogan, Robert Vaughn, and Grace Jones, and “Motel Blue” with Sean Young, Soleil Moon Frye, and Seymour Cassel, is a psychological thriller with two women in the lead.Sam and I had an amazing conversation about all things Cannon Films, Ninjas, Break Dancing, and 80's action films. Enjoy!
Lethal Mullet Episode #206: AVENGING FORCE On tonight's episode the Mullet heads to the 1980's to Cannon Films' AVENGING FORCE. A great action flick directed by Sam Firstenberg, director of Revenge of the Ninja, and American Ninja 1 & 2. Starring Michael Dudikoff, and Steve James. this was a very HARD TARGET like flick and worth your time to watch ... this VHS classic. Give Lethal Mullet a listen: Website https://bit.ly/3j9mvlG IHeartRadio https://ihr.fm/3lSxwJU Spotify https://spoti.fi/3BRg260 Amazon https://amzn.to/3phcsi7 For all Lethal merch: TeePublic: https://bit.ly/37QpbSc Check out LM on socials: @thelethalmullet on twitter / facebook / instagram #action #movies #eighties #michaeldudikoff #avengingforce #lethalmulletpodcast #lethalmulletnetwork
Hello everyone! This week JD and Randy revisit and reassess the Cannon Classic, "Ninja III The Domination" (1984). Starring Cannon Films Favourites: Lucinda Dickey, and Sho Kosugi in a Sam Firstenberg film.
Amis de la Cannon, bonjour ! Vous ne le savez peut-être pas, mais la firme de Menahem Golan et Yoram Globus n'ont pas produit que des films de Jean-Luc Godard et John Cassavetes. Ils ont également fait des tonnes de bis du cinéma d'action, et popularisé à eux seuls la figure du Ninja au cinéma. Immédiatement popularisé, immédiatement ringardisé, il faut bien le dire ! Pour parler de l'un des fleurons de la de la Cannon, à savoir AMERICAN WARRIOR (mais aussi connu sous le titre AMERICAN NINJA) de Sam Firstenberg avec Michael Dudikoff et Steve James, Stéphane Moïssakis a invité le spécialiste es-Ninja de Toulouse, à savoir Yannick Dahan !Pour précommander notre mook CAPTURE MAG 2012 - 2022 : NOTRE DÉCENNIE DE CINÉMA, rendez-vous sur Kiss Kiss Bank Bank : https://www.kisskissbankbank.com/fr/projects/capture-mag-2012-2022Pour nous soutenir, il y a deux adresses.KISS KISS BANK BANK : https://bit.ly/3Svo6kXTIPEEE : https://www.tipeee.com/capture-mag#livre #cinema #crowdfunding Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Today we're taking brief detour of chilling horror and suspense and we sit down with veteran action movie filmmaker Sam Firstenberg. Sam was the director behind the cult classic American Ninja (1985) and 1987 sequel, both starring Michael Dudikoff. Sam takes us on a journey through his famed career and speaks about his recent novel "Stories From The Trenches: Adventures in making High Octane Hollywood Movies with Cannon Veteran Sam Firstenberg" available on Amazon. News on the Death's Parade Film Fest - the First Wave of selections is out! Visit the homepage to view the selections and learn more. Tickets are also live for festival, being held in Red Bluff California on Saturday December 3rd. Visit Eventbrite for more. New on the Creature Feature Show: Ant Boy 2! Synopsis: Every super hero has to start somewhere , but here? In this Danish production ( dubbed), we have a family friendly movie about a young person that's gained super powers and how he has to deal with life moving forward. While budding romances and ties of friendship are tested, our hero in classic super hero fashion, creates his own villian. It's fun kid friendly sci-fi and a nice peice of escapism for the adults. There's also a episode of Space Academy and a interview with 2 authors from Whimsical World Books.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grimandbloody/support
Screenwriter Chad Law joins Chris the Brain and Chad Cruise as they discuss the Cannon classic, Avenging Force! Directed by Sam Firstenberg and starring the dynamic duo of Michael Dudikoff and Steve James. Avenging Force continues the adventures of Matt Hunter (Dudikoff taking over the role from Chuck Norris) as he battles the Pentangle hate group/hunting club. The truck jumps, the guns in baby strollers, the maniacal John P. Ryan, Cowboy Dudi, shirtless Steve James and more are discussed. Plus, the episode kicks off with a brief interview with Chad Law, discussing how he got into the world of action movie writing and his upcoming movie coming to AMC+ on September 23rd, Section 8, featuring two Bulletproof Action favorites, Dolph Lundgren and Scott Adkins! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Believe in the beat that's on the street, it's hoppin' and poppin', they're breakin' and lockin'." That's right folks, the Cannon Cruisers are revisiting the Cannon Classic, "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogoloo" (1984). Starring Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones, Michael 'Boogaloo Shrimp' Chambers, and Lucinda Dickey in a Sam Firstenberg film. "They're back...for everyone who believes in the beat."
The guys dive back into the world of Cannon Films to talk about the wonderfully cheesy action-filled Revenge of the Ninja. They talk about kung-fu grandmas, small children having competitive fights with trained assassins, Sho Kosugi playing... Cho and the totally unearned heroic death scene. Plus: Brendan talks about his unique viewing experience of the movie and later - the guys' minds are blown when they discover a revelation about this movie and Joe Pesci. Check our social media on Sunday for the Sunday Screencrap and take a guess at our next movie! What We've Been Watching: "The Queen's Gambit" The Black Phone Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at wwttpodcast@gmail.com Check out the Demonic Brilliance Film Festival: https://dbfilmfest.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/wwttpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/wwttpodcast Theme Song recorded by Taylor Sheasgreen: www.facebook.com/themotorleague Logo designed by Mariah Lirette: www.instagram.com/its.mariah.xo Montrose Monkington III: www.twitter.com/montrosethe3rd Revenge of the Ninja stars Sho Kosugi, Arthur Roberts, Ashley Ferrare, Virgil Frye, Keith Vitali, John LaMotta, Kane Kosugi and Professor Tanaka; directed by Sam Firstenberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nolan is joined by Emily von Seele, Paul Farrell, Philip Yount, and Thomas Foster to discuss James Wan's MALIGNANT (2021) and Sam Firstenberg's NINJA III: THE DOMINATION (1988). The crew dig into new discoveries, rewatches, and recent releases before their bodies are co-opted by psychopathic killers hellbent on revenge. Other movies discussed on this episode: THE WICKER MAN (1973), MAD GOD (2022), THE OUTWATERS (2022), WATCHER (2022), HABIT (1995), THE BLACK PHONE (2022), VOYAGE OF THE ROCK ALIENS (1984), INVADERS FROM MARS (1986). Links of interest and/or sources cited for research on this episode: Episode 42: The Warriors (Midnight Mass) (podcast) Review: BRUCE is the JAWS Musical You Never Knew You Needed by Emily von Seele (Daily Dead) Graveyard Shift with Akela Cooper (The Kingcast) (podcast) Carrie with Scott Derrickson (The Kingcast) (podcast)
English part starts at 9:52 In de eerste Gremlins Strike Back Film Podcast Summer Special 2022 is de king of the sequels te gast. Bart sprak met niemand minder dan Cannoncoryfee Sam Firstenberg. De man die meer sequels maakte dan eerstequels. Hij is verantwoordelijk voor onder meer Revenge of the Ninja, Ninja III: the Domination, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, American Ninja 1 en 2, Delta Force 3, en nog veel meer B-aktie (toen nog met een K) lekkers. Daarnaast is de gepens- en gepassioneerde regisseur ook een uitstekende verteller, waardoor Bart weer zeer weinig moest doen en maximaal van zijn zomervakantie verder kan genieten. En hopelijk jullie ook van deze aflevering.
This week - in episode 16 - we are forgetting everything we know so we can learn the way of kubodera - ninja magic - we are talking about American Ninja from 1985. Directed By Sam Firstenberg. Produced by Menahem Golan & Yoram Globus. Written By Paul De Mielche. Story by Gideon Amir & Avi Kleinberger. Starring Michael Dudikoff as Joe, Steve James as Curtis and Judie Aronson as Patricia. Watch the trailer here. Buy Stories From The Trenches with Sam Firstenberg here. Find the movie in your region via Just Watch Find Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films via Just Watch here. Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald. Don't follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @weirdkidvideo
Sesión Videoclub nos permite viajar en el tiempo y disfrutar de aquellos días en los que nos reuníamos con amigos para ver películas de videoclub. NINJA III: The Domination / La Dominación (1984) Las pelis de ninjas tienen todo lo que nos gusta: artefactos, gadgets, peleas, saltos, magia, posesiones, aeróbic, poltergeist, persecuciones, Sho Kosugi y una protagonista muy especial. Esta vez lo damos todo y esperamos que disfrutéis con nosotr@s. En esta ocasión un miembro de nuestro equipo se enfrentará por primera vez a Black Ninja. Equipo Maniático: Albert San (Mr. Maniático), Naila Knight, Miguel y Montse Vela. Saludos Maniáticos!!!!!! Intro Musical SINOIA CAVES “1983 Main Titles” Album Beyond the Black Rainbow (2014) "Body Shop" Performed by DAVID POWELL "Ultimate Ninja" - "Ninja Mission" - "Ninja Force" - "Ninja Intro" by COBRA COPTER - Album Ninja Empire (2014) "Ninja Raiders" by MEGAHAMMER Intro Musical SESIÓN VIDEOCLUB PUBLIC IMAGE LTD “Order of death” Album This is what you want This is what you Get (1985)
Voámos até à África do Sul para conhecer esta cópia contrafeita do Robocop, protagonizada pela quase estrela de ação David Bradley. E mesmo sem polícias cyborgs, Cyborg Cop conseguiu reproduzir mais duas refundidas sequelas, feitas a pensar no refugo de videoclube dos anos 90.O israelita Sam Firstenberg regressa ao podcast para desenterrar não só esta trilogia como o resto da sua lendária carreira de realizador ao serviço da Cannon Films.
Delta Force 3: The Killing Game (1991) features the sons and brothers of famous action stars or otherwise acclaimed filmmakers. This is not a good casting choice for an action movie. It's a gimmick, one which does not work at all. Even BMFcast-beloved director Sam Firstenberg (with creative consulting from Brian Trenchard-Smith!) can't make this… Continue Reading BMFcast Extra 197 – Delta Force 3 The post BMFcast Extra 197 – Delta Force 3 first appeared on Bad Movie Fiends Podcast - The BMFcast.
Welcome back to the GGtMC!!! This week we welcome the gang from Not A Bomb Podcast (Troy and Brad) back for another round of Ninja Cinema!!! Sam and Will were very happy to have the boys back for discussion of Revenge of the Ninja (1983) directed by Sam Firstenberg!!! Check put the Not a Bomb podcast firsthand over at notabombpodcast.com Emails to midnitecinema@gmail.com Adios!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ggtmc/message
Welcome back to our podcast series from The Super Network and Pop4D called Tubi Tuesdays Podcast! This podcast series is focused on discovering and doing commentaries/watch a longs for films found on the free streaming service Tubi, at TubiTVYour hosts for Tubi Tuesdays are Super Marcey, ‘The Terrible Australian' Bede Jermyn and Prof. Batch (From Pop4D & Web Tales: A Spider-Man Podcast), will take turns each week picking a film to watch and most of them will be ones we haven't seen before.G'day everyone and welcome to ‘Bede's Redemption' episode of The Tubi Tuesdays Podcast! This is the episode where Bede finally makes up for Hell Of The Living Dead and Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny, or does he? Bede is joined by Prof. Batch and Super Marcey with the trio of awesome watching Bede's redemption pick and a Cannon Films classic with Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984), yes there be dancing and fluro!Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo was directed by Sam Firstenberg and it stars Lucinda Dickey, Adolfo Quinones, Michael Chambers, Susie Coelho, Harry Caesar, Jo de Winter, Steve Notario and Ice-T.If you have never listened to a commentary before and want to watch the film along with the podcast, here is how it works. You simply need to grab a copy of the film or load it up on Tubi (you may need alcohol), and sync up the podcast audio with the film. We will tell you when to press and you follow along, it is that easy! Because we have watched the films on Tubi, it is a free service and there are ads, however we will give a warning when it comes up, so you can pause the film and provide time stamps to keep in sync.Highlights include:* Does Bede finally redeem himself?* Bede joins Marcey in person this week.* SO MUCH HAIR AND FLURO!* Gosh, that youth center better get saved! * Upside down dancing, whoa!* Apparently a lot of people have the nickname ‘Sugarfoot'* Prof. Batch does not disappear, woohoo!* Marcey wants pop tarts and everyone wants Mrs. Batch to bake a chocolate cake.* Plus much, much more!Check out The Super Network on Patreon to gain early access to The Tubi Tuesdays Podcast as well as the video version!DISCLAIMER: This audio commentary isn't meant to be taken seriously, it is just a humourous look at a film. It is for entertainment purposes, we do not wish to offend anyone who worked on and in the film, we have respect for you all.Please Visit Our Sponsors For This Episode SurfShark VPNFor More http://linktr.ee/TheTubiTuesdaysPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You are in for a treat today. We have legendary 80's action director Sam Firstenberg. At a young age Sam began to "create" movies to entertain his friends. Horrifying his mother, he would cut up books, stringing together the pictures and rolling them up. He would then put the roll into a box with a cut out window, shine a flashlight from behind, and manually pull the roll, revealing the pictures through the window in sequence.Sometimes he would plan a special show in which his sister narrated the "film" based on a script Sam would concoct, and his father would accompany on the violin. As he grew up he found a hobby in photography and by high school had turned his bedroom into a darkroom where he would earn pocket money by developing pictures for his friends.After serving three years in the Israeli army, Sam came to the US in 1971, began to study and work in films, and culminated his studies with “One More Chance," the graduate film thesis which turned into a feature-length film."After Golan bailed us out, our film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 1981, then went on to become the official US entry at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, and won a Silver Plaque at the 17th Annual Chicago Film Festival. This film became my calling card, and launched my career." recalls Sam.By then Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus had acquired Cannon Films. They hired Sam to direct “Revenge of the Ninja." Sam knew nothing about martial arts, but learned quickly and the film, which starred Sho Kosugi, was shot in Salt Lake City, Utah. Distributed by MGM to a great box-office bonanza, it set the stage for Sam's next directing assignment, “Ninja III - The Domination," also starring Kosugi. The film was shot in Phoenix, Arizona and was also tremendously successful.Both Ninja films directed by Sam were sequels to the highly successful “Enter the Ninja” directed by Golan. "Then came a pleasant opportunity," Sam smiles. "Golan wanted me to direct ' Breakin 2 - Electric Boogaloo," another sequel, which then made me the king of sequels, but also gave me a break from directing Ninja action films."In fact, each of the sequels directed by Firstenberg resulted in better reviews and box office draws than the originals. “Breakin 2 - Electric Boogaloo " was a musical that featured major dance production numbers, filmed in Los Angeles. Distributed by TRI-STAR it was critically acclaimed; and a box office success, one of the reviews hailed it as "The most exuberant musical of the decade."Soon after the release of " Breakin 2 - Electric Boogaloo " Sam was on his way to the Philippines to direct "American Ninja" a major action picture starring Michael Dudikoff and Steve James, who would team up with Sam for two additional motion pictures, "Avenging Force," shot in New Orleans and the swamps of Louisiana, and "American Ninja II" 'Avenging Force' was one of the most physically grueling productions I ever worked on,"comments Sam."We spent days and nights in water, mud up to our waists, with snakes crawling between our legs."The film opened to rave reviews. The LA Times called Firstenberg "... a rockin' young action director who's pulled off a series of rave up pictures for Cannon including ' American Ninja ' and ' Electric Boogaloo,' and now in ' Avenging Force ' shows off his savvy style, which combines a keen sense of pacing with brawny punch...it marks the emergence of a truly gifted movie talent."The next picture for Sam was “Riverbend”, a controversial drama with Steve James and Margaret Avery from "The Color Purple." The picture explored race relations in 1966 Georgia, and was an opportunity for Firstenberg to work with strong dramatic material. In sharp contrast, Sam's next picture was an all-out comedy, “The Day We Met,” which proved to him that his directorial talents were easily extended."Delta Force III” came next, a military action picture with Nick Cassavettes, Eric Douglas, Mike Norris, and Matthew Penn, and was followed with a breakthrough approach to martial arts in “American Samurai” introducing hot young martial artists David Bradley and Marc Dacascos. Firstenberg then got his first taste of TV work with a nighttime crime show for CBS, directing six episodes of “Sweating Bullets"With the creation of Nu Image, principles Avi Lerner and Danny Dimbort recruited Firstenberg to direct their first production, "Cyborg Cop," and then the sequel, "Cyborg Soldier," both sci-fi action flicks with David Bradley. In addition, Firstenberg completed with Bradley and Frank Zagarino the action picture "Blood Warrior." Next came “Operation Delta Force” a military style action / adventure with Ernie Hudson, Jeff Fahey, Joe Lara, Frank Zagarino, and Hall Halbrok.1997 brought Firstenberg to explore new directorial areas; “McCinsey's Island” is a comedy for children, a treasure hunt movie with Hulk Hogan, Robert Vaughn, and Grace Jones, and “Motel Blue” with Sean Young, Soleil Moon Frye, and Seymour Cassel, is a psychological thriller with two women in the lead.Sam and I had an amazing conversation about all things Cannon Films, Ninjas, Break Dancing and 80's action films. Enjoy!
Story: In Search Of The Last Action Heroes ist die ultimative Dokumentation über das amerikanische Action-Kino der letzten 50 Jahre, von den frühen Western bis hin zu den aktuellen Blockbustern des Genres. Sie zeigt die Geschichte hinter dem Action-Film der 80er Jahre, die viele als die goldene Ära betrachten, und wie er sich in den 90er Jahren veränderte, den Niedergang und schließlich seine Revolution, als die alten Stars der 80er Jahre ihr Comeback feierten. Die Dokumentation erläutert, wie die Studios in der Lage waren, neuartige, grenzüberschreitende Konzepte in Genre definierende Stereotypen zu verwandeln, und wie das Subgenre der Ein- Mann-Armee die Superstars ihrer Zeit hervorbrachte. Matrix, Rambo, McClane, Ripley, Connor, Dutch - ihre Geschichten begeisterten eine ganze Generation von Action-Fans. Diese Dokumentation ist vollgepackt mit Nostalgie, unzähligen Filmausschnitten und exklusiven Interviews, in denen die Schauspieler, Autoren, Regisseure, Produzenten und Komponisten zu Wort kommen, die die Filme, mit denen wir alle aufgewachsen sind, beeinflusst und geprägt haben.
Story: In Search Of The Last Action Heroes ist die ultimative Dokumentation über das amerikanische Action-Kino der letzten 50 Jahre, von den frühen Western bis hin zu den aktuellen Blockbustern des Genres. Sie zeigt die Geschichte hinter dem Action-Film der 80er Jahre, die viele als die goldene Ära betrachten, und wie er sich in den 90er Jahren veränderte, den Niedergang und schließlich seine Revolution, als die alten Stars der 80er Jahre ihr Comeback feierten. Die Dokumentation erläutert, wie die Studios in der Lage waren, neuartige, grenzüberschreitende Konzepte in Genre definierende Stereotypen zu verwandeln, und wie das Subgenre der Ein- Mann-Armee die Superstars ihrer Zeit hervorbrachte. Matrix, Rambo, McClane, Ripley, Connor, Dutch - ihre Geschichten begeisterten eine ganze Generation von Action-Fans. Diese Dokumentation ist vollgepackt mit Nostalgie, unzähligen Filmausschnitten und exklusiven Interviews, in denen die Schauspieler, Autoren, Regisseure, Produzenten und Komponisten zu Wort kommen, die die Filme, mit denen wir alle aufgewachsen sind, beeinflusst und geprägt haben.
After ninjas killed his family, Cho and his son Kane come to America to start a new life. He opens a doll shop but is unwittingly importing heroin in the dolls. When his friend betrays him, Cho must prepare for the ultimate battle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wilddorkpodcast/support
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Next week's sequel is "American Ninja 2" and this week we are talking with Director Sam Firstenberg. Sam is someone who has directed so many of my favorite movies at one of my favorite studios, Cannon Films. Sam is the King of the Sequels, which I told him at the top of our chat, and it's true. He's directed the sequels "Revenge of the Ninja", "Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo", and "American Ninja 2", just to name a few. Sam's journey to Hollywood from Jerusalem is so fascinating and it including a stop in the military on the way. Sam is a great storyteller who you will love. This is a video interview you can watch at sequelsonly.com/samfirstenberg Sam's Book https://www.amazon.com/Stories-Trenches-Adventures-Hollywood-Firstenberg/dp/3960346697/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=stories+from+the+trenches&qid=1625107982&sr=8-1 Sam's IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0278735/ Next week we are discussing "American Ninja 2: The Confrontation" and you can find it free on Pluto TV here https://pluto.tv/on-demand/movies/american-ninja-2-the-confrontation-1987-1-1 Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends!
This week we are discussing "Superman 2" on its 40th anniversary and this movie had a lot to discuss from the changing of the director, bringing in new writers, Gene Hackman not coming back for reshoots, and more. So to help us out we brought back our guest review from our 100th episode "Back to the Future Part 3", Tom Campanella. We discussed Lois Lane treating Clark terribly, the lack of Superman, too many jokes, Gene Hackman's body double, escaping in a balloon, and lots more This a video review that you can watch at sequelsonly.com/superman2 The next sequel we are reviewing is “American Ninja 2: The Confrontation" and we were lucky enough to interview the director Sam Firstenberg. Sam grew up in Jerusalem, directing 22 theatrical feature films since completing his graduate studies in film at Loyola Marymount University and obtained his higher education in LA. He is best known for having made low-budget B movies most of his career, among them, is "Revenge of the Ninja", "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo", "Avenging Force", and lots more. Sam has directed former guests Eric Roberts and his wife Eliza and Lisa London. Sam's journey to Hollywood is one of my favorites and you will love it too. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com
https://linktr.ee/_red_river_podcast Beyond lucky to get some time with the legendary action film director. We talk Cannon, Ninjas, and breakdancing. Talk about some classic fight sequences as well as the story behind the American Ninja poster. Another guest that we will need a part 2 for. For all Sam updates go to https://samfirstenberg.tripod.com/ Follow Dark Satellite Media https://www.instagram.com/darksatellitemedia/?hl=en
We continue our deep dive into the genius of Sam Firstenberg's cinematic library. So, how about this: an episode with quality sound!
Part one of a series where we review the films of cinema auteur, Sam Firstenberg.
For our final movie of the year, we head back to the hip-hop fueled dance world of Breakin' for the sequel with the name everyone's been making fun of for decades: Electric Boogaloo. It's cheesy, silly, and not as good at the first one; the perfect way to wrap up both 1984 and 2020. Follow the show! Facebook: https://fb.me/oldiebutagoodiepod Omny: https://omny.fm/shows/oldie-but-a-goodie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfdXHxK_rIUsOEoFSx-hGA Songs from 1984 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39v1MbWf849XD8aau0yA52 Got feedback? Send us an email at oldiebutagoodiepod@gmail.com Follow the hosts! Sandro Falce - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrofalce/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandrofalce - Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/SandroFalce/ - Nerd-Out Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/nerdout Zach Adams - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zach4dams/ Donations: https://paypal.me/oldiebutagoodiepod Please do not feel like you have to contribute anything but any donations are greatly appreciated! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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CONTENT WARNING: Contains adult language and discussion Special guest, Stephen, joins Orlando to watch American Ninja, a 1985 American martial arts action film directed by Sam Firstenberg, and starring Michael Dudikoff. An American soldier, obviously very skilled in martial arts, single-handedly takes on mercenaries in the Philippines. Find out more about American Ninja on IMDb At the time of episode release, American Ninja is available to stream with ads on TubiTV.com and elsewhere to rent On Demand. Follow us on Twitter @gsvpod Music by The Brooklyn Bystander Find out more at https://gratuitous-sex-and-violence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Das muitas coisas bonitas que a extinta Cannon trouxe ao ocidente, uma ainda perdura no nosso imaginário. Falamos pois na mitologia ninja e mais concretamente no apropriamento cultural descarado chamado American Ninja. Ou, como cá foi chamado, O Regresso do Ninja Americano.O nosso convidado é o realizador Sam Firstenberg que nos vai contar como é que, sem qualquer experiência, foi largado no meio desta loucura de punhais e sabres.Podíamos ter chamado o Michael Dudikoff para nos ajudar a arrumar esta empreitada de 5 filmes mas optámos pela melhor alternativa possível: Pedro Cinemaxunga (podcast Nas Nalgas do Mandarim), também ele letal e silencioso.
PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Sam Firstenberg (BREAKIN' 2:ELECTRIC BOOGALOO, AMERICAN NINJA, NINJA 3: THE DOMINATION) “virtually” joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career… and the guys couldn't possibly geek out harder! This highly enjoyable conversation is an absolute must listen for fans of Sam's illustrious career - chock full of anecdotes and behind the scenes stories about the making of some of the most memorable action films of the 80's and 90's. You'll be doing the worm with Arwen, moonwalking with Adam, and head spinning with Joe before the episode is over! TO HEAR THE FULL VERSION OF THIS EPISODE GO TO PATREON.COM/THEMOVIECRYPT. FOR ONLY $1 A MONTH YOU'LL GET EVERY NEW EPISODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY, EVERY MONDAY MORNING! YOU CAN HAVE NEW EPISODES DOWNLOAD DIRECTLY TO YOUR PODCAST APP OF CHOICE USING THE RSS CODE THAT PATREON PROVIDES FOR YOU WHEN YOU SIGN UP!
The true secrets behind the V8 sex scene, the long lost video game “Bouncer,” and more on this week’s mini-sode! Paul offers advice as he opens up the Paul Help Line, goes through Corrections and Omissions for Ninja III, and opens up the Mail Bag. Also, Blake J. Harris interviews Ninja III director Sam Firstenberg. Plus, find out which movie will be covered next week! Subscribe to Unspooled with Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson here: http://www.earwolf.com/show/unspooled/ Check out The Jane Club over at www.janeclub.com Check out new HDTGM merch over at https://www.teepubli…wdidthisgetmade Where to Find Jason, June & Paul: @PaulScheer on Instagram & Twitter @Junediane on IG and @MsJuneDiane on Twitter Please visit these links: https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ https://eji.org/ https://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/
Inhalt: In diesem Buch werden viele Fragen beantwortet, die bislang viel zu wenig Beachtung fanden, um dann gebündelt der Öffentlichkeit zur Verfügung gestellt zu werden. Der Filmemacher Sam Firstenberg hat in den 80ern und 90er Jahren den Action-B-Film als Regisseur dominiert. In der Videothek kam man an ihm nicht vorbei. Er drehte für Cannon und Nu Image, überwiegend mit Michael Dudikoff und David Bradley. In dem Manifest, das Marco Siedelmann zusammentrug, werden viele Aspekte des günstigen aber effektiven Filmemachens beleuchtet. Mit viele Interviews und Archivbildern, sowie einer persönlichen firstenbergschen Note, ist mit STORIES FROM THE TRENCHES ein informatives, großformatiges und epochales Wissenswerk entstanden, dass filmwissenschaftlich relevant ist und mit jeder umgeblätterten Seite das Staunen anheizt.
Inhalt: In diesem Buch werden viele Fragen beantwortet, die bislang viel zu wenig Beachtung fanden, um dann gebündelt der Öffentlichkeit zur Verfügung gestellt zu werden. Der Filmemacher Sam Firstenberg hat in den 80ern und 90er Jahren den Action-B-Film als Regisseur dominiert. In der Videothek kam man an ihm nicht vorbei. Er drehte für Cannon und Nu Image, überwiegend mit Michael Dudikoff und David Bradley. In dem Manifest, das Marco Siedelmann zusammentrug, werden viele Aspekte des günstigen aber effektiven Filmemachens beleuchtet. Mit viele Interviews und Archivbildern, sowie einer persönlichen firstenbergschen Note, ist mit STORIES FROM THE TRENCHES ein informatives, großformatiges und epochales Wissenswerk entstanden, dass filmwissenschaftlich relevant ist und mit jeder umgeblätterten Seite das Staunen anheizt.
Joined by the real American Ninja, Jay Mayo, Jon Cross and his guest talk Sho Kosugi's first leading role as a ninja, Revenge of the Ninja. It's the early 80s, it's Cannon films and so, of course, it's bonkers!We talk fighting with the village people of 80s thug gangs, we talk how much stuff ninjas can keep in their outfits, we talk about doing pantsless ninja stuff, beating up children, flame throwers, casual 80s racism, powder blue cowboys and so much more.NINJAVEMBER is here and it never sounded so good!Don't forget to check out my interview with the Director of Revenge of the Ninja, Sam Firstenberg on the Booth Talk Podcast
For this special NINJAVEMBER treat, Jon Cross from aftermoviediner.com sits down with Sam Firstenberg the Director of American Ninja, Revenge of the Ninja, Ninja III: The Domination, Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo and many, many more films.They talk about Sam's success with Cannon films, his work with Michael Dudikoff and Steve James, working with Sho Kosugi on bringing the concept of ninjas to an American audience, Lucinda Dickey and the V8 conundrum and so much more.
The creatures are ready for seconds...Continuing their millennial, direct-to-video creature feature crusade, your hosts Matty Budrewicz and Dave Wain are once more fending off tentacles, teeth, and eight-legged terrors, with their attention drawn to Nu Image’s shuddersome sequels of Spiders 2, Octopus 2, and Crocodile 2 in this second episode of Natural Selection.Featuring a bonus interview with Spiders 2 (and American Ninja, Cyborg Cop, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo) director Sam Firstenberg!
¡Bienvenidos camaradas a un nuevo episodio de El Calabozo del Reverendo Wilson! Nos sumergimos en las profundidades de la Cannon, el teatro de los sueños de los 80, para rescatar uno de sus títulos más estrambóticos y sensacionales: “Ninja III: La Dominación”, dirigida por uno de los más fieles artesanos de la compañía comandada por Menahem Golan y Yoram Globus, Sam Firstenberg. Tercera parte de una de las sagas protagonizadas por ninjas de la infatigable productora, responsable del boom occidental que catapultó a los guerreros de las sombras en todo un emblema para la contracultura. Ninjas, posesiones, ecos de “Flashdance” y más especialmente de algunos de los megahits del terror de la época… Todo eso y mucho más en “Ninja III: La Dominación”, un producto que reúne además una anarquía intrínseca que la ha erigido como una de las películas de la década con más oficio y personalidad, destinada a convertirse en una de las grandes obras del culto de los 80. Acompaña al Reverendo el analista cinematográfico y musical Xavi Sánchez Pons, adentrándose entre barrotes para vanagloriar una obra esencial. Enjoy the cvlt!
Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast! Host Moe Long (http://cupofmoe.com/, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) sits down with VHS collector, film connoisseur, writer, and all around awesome dude Wes Clifton (https://wdclifton.wordpress.com/, @cliffweston on Instagram) to talk 1983 Sam Firstenberg cult classic "Revenge of the Ninja." Moe and Wes chat Ninjasploitation flicks, Cannon Films, Shok Kosugi, and more!
Retropojkarna intervjuar ninja-regissören Sam Firstenberg. Samtalet är inspelat i slutet av 2018 under filmfestivalen Nightvisions i Helsingfors där Firstenberg var en av huvudgästerna.
Retrogrottan tar ett massivt megakliv framåt. Pojkarna har denna gång TRÄFFAT en äkta Hollywood-regissör, varit på bio med honom och fucking rört honom. Tage och Jocke fick till en sit-down med ninja-regissören Sam Firstenberg! Avsnittet fokuserar på hans lite mindre kända film, Avenging Force (1986), med Michael Dudikoff i paradrollen. Tillbaka till riktig film, tillbaka till kantig replikföring och framförallt tillbaka till sensationellt våld. Och blod. Dessutom lyfter Tage fram sin egen röst som en ypperlig kompanjon till Top Guns soundtrack. Högt och lågt, men mest nog lågt. Bland alla som lajkar, kommenterar eller delar avsnittet så lottar vi ut en högst unik Avenging Force-tröja som dessutom milt besudlats av regissören Sam Firstenberg. Han har kramat, vidrört och hyllat den. Vinnaren får givetvis också poddens merch-prylar och ett bombastiskt grattis. Tävlingen avslutas söndagen den 27.01.2019. Hitta oss här: Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/8595podcast iTunes - http://tinyurl.com/jkezzwz Acast - https://www.acast.com/8595 Facebook - www.facebook.com/8595podcast/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/8595_podcast/ 8595podcast@gmail.com
Somewhere underneath the never-ending music and dance numbers is a story about keeping Shabba-Doo’s community center for inner city youth (named “Miracles”) from falling into the hands of a slimy developer who wants to bulldoze it to erect a shopping center in the middle of the community. This would leave the kids nowhere else to go, so obviously they choose to fight the city council’s decision to shut it down, but a window of opportunity exists, which calls for $200,000 in necessary repairs.
Le 22 septembre prochain, au Grand Rex, La Nuit Nanarland 3 prolongera une fois de plus l'expérience cathartique et transcendantale du visionnage d'oeuvres psychotroniques en vue de ressentir des sensations zygomaticales et abracadabrantesques. Régis Brochier, co-organisateur de cette nuit, est donc l'invité de ce PIFFFcast et devise avec nous des conditions de cette expérience hautement scientifique, malheureusement non remboursée par la sécu, et c'est bien dommage. Avec Régis Brochier, Véronique Davidson, Xavier Colon, Laurent Duroche et Cyril Despontin. Réalisation : Xavier Colon Musique du générique : Donuts' slap par Laurent Duroche ► Flux RSS pour Android : bit.ly/2FrUwHo ► En écoute aussi sur Itunes : apple.co/2Enma9n ► Sur Deezer : www.deezer.com/fr/show/56007 ► Mais aussi sur YouTube : https://youtu.be/Kj5vOtefWys Le podcast de Nanarland : https://soundcloud.com/nanarlandpodcast Références des films cités : • Death warmed up de David Blyth (1984) • Lost in Space (série TV - 2018) • Happy! (série TV - 2017) • Monster Squad de Fred Dekker (1985) • Jusqu’à la garde de Xavier Legrand (2018) • Whitefire : Vivre pour survivre de Jean-Marie Pallardy (1985) • Force Noire de Christian Anders (1979) • Zombie 3 de Bruno Mattei (1988) • Ninja 3 de Sam Firstenberg (1984) • Private Parts de Paul Bartel (1972) • La fiancée de Frankenstein de James Whale (1935) • The Mansion Family de Jim Van Bebber (1997) Bande Originale : • Matrix « Ontological Shock » de Don Davis (1999)
Kaum ein anderes Werk aus dem reichhaltigen Fundus des umtriebigen Duos Menahem Golan und Yoram Globus fängt den psychotronischen Wahnsinn des Cannon Films Oeuvres so gut ein wie NINJA III: THE DOMINATION (Die Herrschaft der Ninja, 1984). Patrick spricht mit Cannon-Experte und Lucinda Dickey-Fan André über die Geschichte des legendären Studios, das uns B-Perlen wie COBRA, DEATH WISH 3, LIFEFORCE, RUNAWAY TRAIN und OVER THE TOP schenkte. Bei der anschließenden Filmrezension wird es durchaus emotional, wenn sich Patrick und sein Gast am Können der Hauptdarstellerin in gleichem Maße erfreuen wie sie sich über das aufgeweichte Milchbrötchen ärgern, das ihren Love Interest gibt.
Yet another super-cool guest! This time out, Nathan and Brendan had a chat with prolific Cannon Films director Sam Firstenberg. He talked about his vast career including working with legends like Sho Kosugi and Michael Dudikoff, how he managed a larger-than-usual budget on a hit sequel, working closely with the eccentric Menahem Golan and much, much more! Nathan and Brendan also revealed their next movie involving mythical beasts from Canada. Check out all the latest on Sam by heading to his website (www.samfirstenberg.com) or find him on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sfirsten). You can also check out 'The Battlefield: The Films of Sam Firstenberg' (https://www.facebook.com/groups/976618005808086/) and the Cannon Films Appreciation Society (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2204569104/). You can find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast), Twitter & Instagram (@wwttpodcast for both). You can also follow Montrose Monkington the Third on Facebook and Twitter (@montrosethe3rd). He is a delightfully British monkey puppet that discusses all forms of pop culture. What Were They Thinking is sponsored by GameItAll.com, HostGator (use the coupon code 'schlock' for 25% off your first purchase) and WrestlingNewsWorld.com
Breakin’ 2 Electric Boogaloo (1984) has finally made its way to the show, and it’s director Sam Firstenberg’s 10th film to get the BMFcast treatment. Most importantly though, IT’S A SAVE THE REC CENTER MOVIE. Turbo, Ozone and Special K return to SAVE THE REC CENTER. In the second half, Chuck and Harlo discuss Star […]
Er ist zweifelsfrei jemand, der das Kino der 80er und die Videotheken der 90er Jahre mit seinen B-Filmen prägte: Sam Firstenberg. ihm zu Ehren widmet Deep Red Radio eine Retrospektive mit 16 Reviews zu seinen Werken, die er vornehmlich für Cannon (Ninja 2+3, American Fighter 1+2, Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo) oder Nu Image bzw. der späteren Millennium Films (Cyborg Cop 1+2, Spiders 2, Operation Delta Force) drehte. Nicht zu vergessen die Arbeiten, die dazwischen entstanden (Riverbend, Delta Force 3, Blood Warriors). Der Meister selbst stieg via Skype zu uns herab und spendete uns seine Zeit für ein ausführliches Interview zu seinem Werdegang im Filmbusiness, seinen Begegnungen mit Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus, Michael Dudikoff, David Bradley und vielen Anderen. Er ist ein redseliger Zeitgenosse und er schenkt euch mehr als eine geballte Stunde Informationen und Entertainment. Hört ihn nun selbst und taucht ein in das legendenreiche Leben des Sam Firstenberg. Timecodes und Infos zu Retrospektive (was wurde, wann wie wo besprochen) erfahrt ihr auf unserer Seite unter ... http://wp.me/p4sWAt-4m7
Er ist zweifelsfrei jemand, der das Kino der 80er und die Videotheken der 90er Jahre mit seinen B-Filmen prägte: Sam Firstenberg. ihm zu Ehren widmet Deep Red Radio eine Retrospektive mit 16 Reviews zu seinen Werken, die er vornehmlich für Cannon (Ninja 2+3, American Fighter 1+2, Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo) oder Nu Image bzw. der späteren Millennium Films (Cyborg Cop 1+2, Spiders 2, Operation Delta Force) drehte. Nicht zu vergessen die Arbeiten, die dazwischen entstanden (Riverbend, Delta Force 3, Blood Warriors). Der Meister selbst stieg via Skype zu uns herab und spendete uns seine Zeit für ein ausführliches Interview zu seinem Werdegang im Filmbusiness, seinen Begegnungen mit Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus, Michael Dudikoff, David Bradley und vielen Anderen. Er ist ein redseliger Zeitgenosse und er schenkt euch mehr als eine geballte Stunde Informationen und Entertainment. Hört ihn nun selbst und taucht ein in das legendenreiche Leben des Sam Firstenberg. Timecodes und Infos zu Retrospektive (was wurde, wann wie wo besprochen) erfahrt ihr auf unserer Seite unter ... http://wp.me/p4sWAt-4m7
On this week's episode, it's another entry in the already defunct Patreon Select series—it's Ninja III: The Domination! In one of the wildest films to come out of the Cannon Group, this movie features amazing elements like golf course massacres, exploding helicopters, ninja possessions, insane exorcisms, haunted arcade machines, terrible detectives, hot tub threeways, and more! PLUS: The absolute most disgusting sex scene the guys have encountered to date! Ninja III: The Domination stars Shô Kosugi, Lucinda Dickey, Jordan Bennett, David Chung, and James Hong; directed by Sam Firstenberg.
The association between Sam Firstenberg and Menahem Golan (of Cannon Films) had started in December of 1973. Years later, Golan and Globus hired Sam to direct what would become a huge cult classic with REVENGE OF THE NINJA. Sam knew nothing about martial arts, but learned quickly and the film, starred Sho Kosugi. Distributed by MGM to a great box-office bonanza, it set the stage for Sam's next directing assignment NINJA III: THE DOMINATION also starring Kosugi. Firstenberg eventually went on to direct BREAKIN 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO making him the king of sequels with a title that became a part of pop culture lexicon. Now a new book is in the works, all about Firstenberg’s unique brand of action cinema entitled Stories from the Trenches: The Official Sam Firstenberg Book. Having grown up in the VHS era and a fan of cult classics including BREAKIN 2 and NINJA III, I had the immense pleasure of talking with a rather idiosyncratic talent that contributed a lot of entertaining hours to my teenage years back in the 80s. Visit Sam's Website: http://samfirstenberg.tripod.com/ Visit The Podcast Network: http://nowplayingnetwork.net Visit The Podcast: http://voicesvisions.net
On a special episode of The Projection Booth, Mike talks to author Marco Siedlmann about his upcoming book, Stories from the Trenches: The Official Sam Firstenberg Book as well as the subject of the book himself, Sam Firstenberg, the director of films such as American Ninja, American Samurai, Cyborg Cop, and Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Special Guests: Marco Siedelmann, Sam FirstenbergOn a special episode of The Projection Booth, Mike talks to author Marco Siedlmann about his upcoming book, Stories from the Trenches: The Official Sam Firstenberg Book as well as the subject of the book himself, Sam Firstenberg, the director of films sch as American Ninja, American Samurai, Cyborg Cop, and Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.Links:More about The Untold, In-Depth, Outrageously True Story of Shapiro Glickenhaus EntertainmentRead about other books by Marco Siedelmann
En världsberömd gäst i studion! En av guldålderns oslagbara klassiker, American Ninja, förtjänar ett värdigt avsnitt. Därför har Jocke och Tage denna gång med sig filmens regissör på Skype, den fantastiske Sam Firstenberg. Tillsammans bjuder trion på viktig information om hur Michael Dudikoff blev ninja, varför Sam inte längre kan traska med honom på stan, filippinsk sprängsäkerhet och Tages vridna uppfattning om vad militärpass skall användas till. Programmet presenteras i samarbete med discshop.fi - bland alla som lajkar, kommenterar eller delar avsnittet lottar vi ut två stycken presentkort á 10e till nätbutiken med Finlands största filmutbud. Lotteriet sker Söndagen den 13.11.2016. Facebook --->>> www.facebook.com/8595podcast/ Instagram --->>> www.instagram.com/8595_podcast/ iTunes —->>> http://tinyurl.com/jkezzwz Acast —->>> https://www.acast.com/8595 8595podcast@gmail.com
Blood Warriors (1993) continues Bloodtober with the return of decorated BMFcast alums Sam Firstenberg and David Bradley! Wes is a con who gets bailed out by his old marine buddy Keith from Jakarta. After Keith’s death, Wes must battle a drug cartel, all while fending off advances from Karen, Keith’s sister. From there it takes some odd […]
Revenge of the Ninja (1983) is Sho Kosugi and Cannon’s return to the world of ninjas murdering people in office buildings. This time decorated BMFcast alum Sam Firstenberg is directing and Kosugi is the hero, facing off against a double-dealing, hypnotizing american ninja. Oh yeah, and he fights random Street Fighter 2 characters, too. After […]
Riverbend (1990) marks Steve James and director Sam Firstenberg’s continued legacy on the BMFcast. James has come to the small Georgia town of Riverbend to take on the most evil, racist character we have ever encountered on the show. Does his strange, uncomfortable plan work? Second half we talk about Netflix’s A Very Murray Christmas, Chuck […]
Payback is deadly. This week at The B-Movie Clubhouse the gang will talk about a film that Nic selected from 1983 called Revenge of the Ninja. The film was directed by Sam Firstenberg and stars Sho Kosugi, Keith Vitali and Virgil Frye. Plus we have some great feedback. Toll Free Number 888-350-2570 Join B-movie Cast […]
Maximal kontrast! Alex blev sjuk, så Peter rycker in för att prata om veckans filmer.Det blåser upp en vind är Miyazakis senaste film. Det känns som ett personligt farväl, och vi båda tyckte mycket om filmen.Cyborg Cop 2 är en film från Sam Firstenberg, känd från American Ninja, och American Ninja 2. Ganska långt bort från Det blåser upp en vind med andra ord.
Welcome back everybody!!! THis week we bring you our diabolikdvd.com sponsored episode and it was Large William's turn to program the show!! The films selected were Gamorrah (2008) directed by Matteo Garrone and Ninja III: The Domination (1984) directed by Sam Firstenberg!!! We think you are all gonna enjoy this one!!! Emails to midnitecinema@gmail.com Voicemails to 206-666-5207 Adios!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ggtmc/message
El equipo de Desde el Vórtice discute los filmes dirigidos por Sam Firstenberg entre el 1983 y el 1985 para Cannon Films . Episodio originalmente lanzado febrero 27 del 2013 en Vórtice Online. Para más información, vista CULT HÄUS en Facebook.
Go ninja go ninja go! Go ninja go ninja go! Go ninja go ninja go! Go go go go!No seriously: GO. You suck. No, you can't have a ride home. I don't care. Take the bus or something.The Tale of the TapeFilm: Revenge of the Ninja (1983)Director: Sam FirstenbergRuntime: 90 minutesGenre: Ninja RevengeStars: Sho Kosugi, Keith Vitali, Throwing StarsRated: R for Graphic Violence, Lazy Italian and Japanese Stereotypes, Pantsless Karate Fights, and Excessive Guyliner.IMDb, Wikipedia, Ninja Movie ReviewsTo get this REVENGE OF THE NINJA GYMKOMMENTARY FILE in your iTunes, open iTunes then go "Advanced" to "Subscribe to Podcast" and then enter this link:http://feeds.feedburner.com/gymkommentaryAs you'll hear, Chris and I are somewhat skeptical of this film's title. It's Revenge of the Ninja, and you've got Ninja Movie Hall of Famer Sho Kosugi getting revenge on the dudes who killed his family. Simple right? Wrong. The dudes who killed Sho's family are ninjas, and it looks like they're getting revenge for something too. So it's like Revenge of the Ninja on the Revenge of the Ninjas. But then it gets MORE complicated: because the Sho's business partner gets -- SPOILER ALERT! -- double crossed on a drug deal, and he's ALSO a ninja and then HE gets revenge. So it's really Revenge of the Ninja on the Ninja Who Wanted Revenge on the Ninjas Who Previously Got Revenge. I think I read somewhere that that was the original title. Whatever you want to call it, this is another craptacular 80s flick from one of our favorite directors here at Gymkommentary, Sam Firstenberg (Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo). There are fights and more fights and then a fight on a badminton court. That's right: this commentary will rock your shuttlecocks or your money back! Since you didn't pay a dime, I'm not too worried.
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