Podcasts about Sho Kosugi

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The Greatest Movie Ever Made
Episode 85: Ninja III: The Domination

The Greatest Movie Ever Made

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 107:25


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

ROGCast
ROGCast 98

ROGCast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 159:03


Recorded today, April 6th, 2025. Today we discuss The Nintendo Switch Pro (I mean Nintendo Switch 2), AI, The Zelda Movie coming in 2027, Sho Kosugi and Ninjas, Anime voice acting, Netflix talking out their face about kids not caring about consoles, PlayStation's Must Play Indies, A fictional japanese band won a music award in real life, Castlevania, 90s game prices, Billy Mitchell wins his Defamation case against Karl Jobst, and more

Talk Without Rhythm Podcast
Episode 761: American Ninja (1985) and Pray for Death (1985)

Talk Without Rhythm Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 65:04


This week on the Talk Without Rhythm Podcast I celebrate my 40th birthday in the most mature way possible: watching Ninja flicks from the year of birth, 1985! To that end, I check out the great Michael Dudikoff in American Ninja and the greater Sho Kosugi in Pray for Death. [00:00] INTRO [02:21] The Good, the Bad, and the Odd Promo [03:04] RANDOM CONVERSATION [09:13] American Ninja (1985) [34:58] Pray for Death (1985) [58:09] FEEDBACK [01:01:15] ENDING MUSIC: Pray for Death by Body Count Buy American Ninja (1985) Buy Pray for Death (1985) Support TWoRP Contact Us talkwithoutrhythm@gmail.com

Stinker Madness - The Bad Movie Podcast
Dancing Ninja - Sho Kosugi should've popped and locked more

Stinker Madness - The Bad Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 96:12


Fact: Real ninjas throughout history used jazz hands to assassinate their targets. "Dancing Ninja" might not be everyone's cup of tea, but if you're into a movie that revels in its own absurdity, you'll find a lot to love here. The film's corny jokes hit just the right note, and its satire—though subtle at times—adds a clever twist that keeps you on your toes. Every member of the cast and crew clearly put a tremendous amount of effort into the project, infusing each scene with passion and a genuine commitment to the film’s offbeat vision. And then there's David Hasselhoff—majestic, as always. His performance is a standout, lending the movie an unexpected layer of charm and gravitas amidst all the wild, no-holds-barred antics. "Dancing Ninja" isn’t afraid to take risks; it brings big old balls to the table and holds nothing back, making for a refreshingly bold viewing experience. In short, while this movie may not be for everyone, its unapologetic style and relentless energy are exactly what make it such a cult favorite. If you're in the mood for a film that dares to be different, "Dancing Ninja" is definitely worth a watch. Special Interview! with Harry Medved and Harry Pallenberg from "Locationland" on PBSSocal Harry and Harry have a great show in which they search out some of the hidden and forgotten locations and sets used in some of our favorite movies. Stinker Madness royalty Joe Dante and genius of the century Dana Gould guest on some of their episodes, among others. Be sure to check out their new episode about Plan Nine from Outer Space! Find all their content on YouTube:

The Bad Movie Cult Podcast
Episode 85: Ninja III - The Domination (1984)

The Bad Movie Cult Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 115:59


We continue our romp through Ninja November with another martial arts classic! Hosts Dominic Lawton & Ken B Wild are beating off ninjas left, right and centre as they cover - NINJA III: THE DOMINATION! The guys discuss jumping, Sho Kosugi and our female hero's preoccupation with Japanese culture! Meanwhile, Dom let's us know an interesting conspiracy theory Ken has about Japan whilst Ken himself reveals why he wont go to Las Vegas! The film pitch this week is a sequel to a previous Ninja pitch from last year. Following the events of the first film, John Jinjer has settled down with his family in a quiet town...until a biker gang comes to wreak havoc and he's once again tasked with donning the ninja armour and fight alongside the local sheriff to bring them to justice! It's NINJITS-WHO? II: THE RECOLLECTION! Starring Macauley Culkin, Keanu Reeves, Isla Fischer, Danny Trejo, Finn Wolfhard, Clint Howard and Carl Weathers as Sherriff Carl Weathers!   Have you got a question, want to suggest a film to review or would you like to send us your own film pitch that we will read out on the podcast? Email us! Visit our website for more episodes & written reviews : WWW.BADMOVIECULT.COM Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join us on FACEBOOK Dominic Lawton can be found on TWITTER Ken B Wild can be found on TWITTER Got a spare minute? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes!

Fandom Podcast Network
Lethal Mullet Podcast: Episode #259: Ninja Assassin

Fandom Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 37:18


Lethal Mullet Podcast: Episode #259: Ninja Assassin   The Mullet returns with a look at the classic 2009 ninja showcase NINJA ASSASSIN. Produced by the makers of The MATRIX, and directed by James McTiegue, this film starring Korean Pop Star Rain, and classic action star Sho Kosugi is the greatest of the modern ninja films.  Find Lethal Mullet Podcast on: Apple / Stitcher / Spotify / Google Play / Podbean / IheartRadio Contact: Site: fpnet.podbean.com Twitter: @fanpodnetwork Facebook & Instagram: Fandom Podcast Network Adam: @thelethalmullet (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram) FPN Master Feed: fpnet.podbean.com Catch the flagship show: Culture Clash, Blood of Kings, and the host of amazing podcasts covering all of Lethal Mullet Podcast Flashback. #fandompodcastnetwork #lethalmulletpodcast #ninjaassassin

Heroes Three · Adventures in Asian Cinema
134 Revenge of the Ninja

Heroes Three · Adventures in Asian Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 89:51


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

Los Impopulares
No era ESE. Era ELE - Capítulo 229

Los Impopulares

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 72:16


¿Volvió Catalina? ¿Qué consejo hack nos da Checho para estrenar todos los días? ¿Cuál es la talla de Checho? ¿Cómo logró Paulo entrar con su hijo a ver Deadpool? ¿El bienestar familiar se enterará de esto? ¿Quién diablos es Sho Kosugi y por qué Jean Claude Van Damme inspiró la violencia en el panel? ¿Qué películas polacas veia Cata de niña? Hay más preguntas que respuestas en esta bicha. Así que... consúmala con precaución Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/los-impopulares--4081707/support.

No on 15! All-cast hosted by 7Ceez
Season 5 Episode 22 The Ninja series vol. 4 and Pray For Death

No on 15! All-cast hosted by 7Ceez

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 71:04


It's the final chapter in our Sho Kosugi... I mean Ninja series ha!! We finish it off with Pray for Death! This one was a lot of fun to revisit and sparks memories of seeing this cover box in the video store. Come for the hilariously bad realty location decisions...stay for the awesome ass-kicking ninja action with a psycho villian! Check it out now! *Released the weekend of 7/26/2024

No on 15! All-cast hosted by 7Ceez
Season 5 Episode 21 The Ninja series vol. 3 and Ninja 3 The Domination feat. The Geeky Dad

No on 15! All-cast hosted by 7Ceez

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 65:37


Awww yeah, we're back! On this one it's a mix of horror and martial arts as we enter Ninja 3: The Domination! It's Sho Kosugi as a badass ninja exorcist and that girl Special K as a possessed ninja on this wild 80's action/horror flick Come for the Ninja, stay for the dance ninja spirit away moments ha! Check it out now! *Released the weekend of 7/19/2024

No on 15! All-cast hosted by 7Ceez
Season 5 Episode 20 The Ninja series vol. 2 and Revenge of the Ninja feat. The Geeky Dad!

No on 15! All-cast hosted by 7Ceez

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 65:40


We're back with vengeance on our mind and volume 2 of the Ninja series feat. The Geeky Dad and Revenge of the Ninja! We kick off our Sho Kosugi trilogy for the next part of this series and discuss if Sho always chose crappy locations to move to which caused him real Ninja rage! Ha! Don't miss this one and we put on our eye liner and go full ninja 80s style Check it out now! *Released the weekend of 7/12/2024

My Dad's Video Store
Enter the Kosugi

My Dad's Video Store

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 121:18


Ninja films were a huge sub-genre for the straight-to-video market in the '80s. After the success of Enter the Ninja, Sho Kosugi became the go-to ninja master and the face of the Ninja craze. Join us as we Enter the Kosugi and discuss four of his films: Revenge of the Ninja, Ninja III: The Domination, Pray for Death, and 9 Deaths of the Ninja on this month's episode of My Dad's Video Store!Original Music and episode audio mastering by Beau Hitt. Check out more of Beau's music at the link below.https://spoti.fi/3OcxTMSFollow us on :FacebookInstagramLetterboxd

One Good Thing
Episode 355. Ninja III: The Domination (1984)

One Good Thing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 65:18


Time for a powerful reunion with Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus, the masters of Cannon Group Films, a madhouse full of ninjas and buff dudes. Only this time they've got a buff gal and the ghost of a ninja. Will it be more entertaining than a movie with a troll and Courtney Cox? Tune in. Find out. Live free.  Featuring: A lot of anti-police sentiment, the lingering frustration of internet issues and possible misogynist Sho Kosugi (allegedly).  More Pauls!  https://facebook.com/ogtpod https://twitter.com/ogtpod We have a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ogtpod – sign up for exclusive content for as little as $1 a month. Listen to Salt's show Jen and the Film Critic with OGT guest and deep friend Jen Blundell here! Like d&d? Want more Pauls? Into nerd shit AND jokes about bums? Why not check out our d&d actual play podcast, Quest Fantastic?  https://shows.acast.com/quest-fantastic link.chtbl.com/questfantastic RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/61d8e6b335501c0012b6c367 Goodman's EP 'Future Music' is out now! Find out where you can stream and purchase here: Future Music by Run//Phase (songwhip.com)

Massacre Radio with Membersonly Dave
Jennifer Murphy - The Trials and Triumphs of Go-Girl Ep. 27

Massacre Radio with Membersonly Dave

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 23:38


Massacre Radio with Membersonly Dave is sneaking into your feed with Episode 27!This week Dave talks with singer, actor and future ninja Jennifer Murphy! They chop it up over everything you'd want to know about her career including her origins in YouTube comedy, her business background, and how smoking weed led to her viral video hit! From being a Murphy bed spokesperson to creating video games, she quickly reveals herself to be a driven woman of many interests and talents: you'll flip over this one! Stay til the end for the scoop on her upcoming ninja movie! Move over Sho Kosugi this is Jennifer Murphy's time on Massacre Radio with Membersonly Dave!Call the Massacre Radio Hotline at (440) 941-8585 and tell us your thoughts, dreams, and aspirations for the show!Don't forget to check out. . .https://www.youtube.com/@JenniferMurphyGoGirlhttp://iWantToBeNEENJA.comhttps://www.gogirlmgz.com/Membersonly Dave on Twitter and Instagram, @membersonlydave

Filmed Obscura
Ep. 45: Ninja III: The Domination

Filmed Obscura

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 115:50


Happy belated Halloween friends.  This is your October episode swinging in one day late.  Apologies but the grappling hook was misplaced and the children invaded the boys for treats.  Now it's live and ready for your ears.  What halloween movie did the boys pick?  Why only one of Cannon's best and most bonkers--Ninja III: The Domination.  This gem of a movie has everything you want: ninjas, possession, flying swords, Sho Kosugi, ninjas on golf courses, 80s awesomeness, Aquanet, you name it.  Don't believe us, give it a listen.  You won't be disappointed.  So go on, grab those ninja inspired beverages and buckle up, it's Ninja III: The Domination time.  

Bulletproof Podcast
Revenge of the Ninja

Bulletproof Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 74:19


In honor of Bulletproof Action's Ninja Week, Episode 102 of the Bulletproof Podcast looks back at one of the greatest ninja movies ever made, 1983's Revenge of the Ninja starring Sho Kosugi! Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of this Cannon classic with Chris the Brain, Chad Cruise and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they discuss all things Revenge of the Ninja.... including the fact that a kid gets a shuriken to the eye just minutes into the film. Plus... Kane Kosugi's debut, pantsless Cathy, the double crossing Braden, Cho's friend to the end Keith Vitali, ninja grandma, a horny Professor Toru Tanaka and the epic final rooftop showdown between the Black Ninja and the Silver Mask Ninja!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karate in the Garage
274. NINJA ASSASSIN (2009)

Karate in the Garage

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 35:44


We're closing out Tarnished Silver with the brutally underrated Ninja Assassin with Rain, Naomie Harris, Rick Yune, and Sho Kosugi. From IMDB: A young ninja turns his back on the orphanage that raised him, leading to a confrontation with a fellow ninja from the clan. If there was a time to think of others once you've properly secured an "oxygen mask", it's now. If you can assist, please note a few of the groups that we hold dear to our hearts that can really use your help. Links below. There are some charitable opportunities that engulfing the news these days, but we're big supporters of. If you can, please check these out and share with whoever you think would want to be to help: LA FOOD BANKhttps://shorturl.at/bEU17 LAHAINA STRONG GOFUNDME https://shorturl.at/mtvW7 If you'd like to show your support for members of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work Enjoy! ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages              

Golan-Globus Theater
Tippy-Taps 58: The Master (Lee Van Cleef and Sho Kosugi)

Golan-Globus Theater

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 83:58


Trying to find ways to keep Sho content on the show and we get him rivaling Lee in this series.

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast
511 Happy Birthday Sho Kosugi!

Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 20:05


Today is the 75th birthday of the man that was instrumental in starting the ninja phenomenon in America. Many Years! Sho Kosugi's Republic of Ninja https://republicoflucha.com/collections/sho-kosugis-republic-of-ninja Sho Kosugi talk at LMU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlzca3efn6E Sho Kosugi Q&A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6VMVA-dhHc Ninja City RPG ⁠https://goodman-games.com/store/?s=ninja+city&post_type=product⁠ Black Belt Magazine Article https://blackbeltmag.com/sho-kosugi Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast  The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord ⁠https://discord.gg/j5H8hGr Home page for this show https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Home page for Cerebrevore, the TTRPG panel discussion podcast https://cerebrevore.carrd.co/ Come to: GrogCon in Orlando, FL on 29 Sep to 1 Oct, 2023 ⁠https://www.grogcon.com/grogcon4/ Proud member of the Grog-talk Empire having been bestowed the title of The Governor Most Radiant Grandeur Baron The Belligerent Hero of The Valley. ⁠https://www.grogcon.com/podcast/⁠ Ray Otus did the coffee cup  art for this show, you can find his blog at https://rayotus.carrd.co/ TJ Drennon provides music for my show. Colin Green at Spikepit https://anchor.fm/spikepit provided the "Have no fear" sound clip. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/message

What Were They Thinking?
Ninja III: The Domination

What Were They Thinking?

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 93:32


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

Your Stupid Minds
212 - Nine Deaths of the Ninja

Your Stupid Minds

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 78:19


Your Stupid Minds returns to ninjas with Cannon's Nine Deaths of the Ninja from 1985, starring Sho Kosugi, Anthony Kiedis's dad, and Harlan Crow's ex sister-in-law. Spike (Kosugi), Steve (Brent Huff), and Jennifer (Emilia Crow) are part of an elite anti-terrorist squad that consists mainly of Spike doing ninja stuff on a bunch of terrorists while Steve crosses his arms and chuckles. When a terrorist confederacy of gross drug addicts, a lesbian militia, and a smattering of ninjas kidnap a bus full of tourists, Spike and the team spring into action. The terrorists are led, of sorts, by a disabled Nazi named Alby the Cruel (played by Blackie Dammett, a.k.a. the dad of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis), who also has a monkey wearing a diaper. The team go to the Philippines and there's some mild ninja stuff, Jennifer shoots some dude with an epoxy gun, and Sho Kosugi's real sons play pranks on the terrorists. A reminder: Your Stupid Minds will be at this year's Comicpalooza in Houston, Texas, to discuss Halle Berry's Catwoman LIVE! The convention is Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28, so come check us out!

Fandom Podcast Network
Lethal Mullet Podcast: Episode #213: Ninja 3 The Domination

Fandom Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 24:48


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   

GBW Podcast
Episode 202: Assassins, Thieves & A Cocaine Bear

GBW Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 219:29


Maybe if we took a cue from one of our furry friends and snorted a bunch of power, some of the lesser films of the 18 we cover this time out might have turned out better.This time out Josh headed to the theatre to check out COCAINE BEAR, the dream team of JCVD and Sho Kosugi disappoints, Susan Anton gets ready for the Olympics, we look at Oscar nominee TRIANGLE OF SADNESS, a duo of assassins arrive both with different agendas, Ryan Reynolds and friends are forced to plan a heist, listener recommend THE DON IS DEAD delivers and so much more!Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you listen to podcasts; join in the discussion on our Facebook group, and if you like what you hear - tell a friend and spread the word - every little bit helps!Links to all our web stuff at www.gbwpodcast.com

Bulletproof Screenplay® Podcast
BPS 269: The Godfather of Ninja and Cannon Films with Sam Firstenberg

Bulletproof Screenplay® Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 77:30


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!

Bad Movie Fiends – The BMFcast
BMFcast565 – Nine Deaths of the Ninja – General Honey Hump

Bad Movie Fiends – The BMFcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 56:49


Nine Deaths of the Ninja (1985) officially begins Ninjanuary! Sho Kosugi returns as a member of D.A.R.T., the world's most elite anti-terrorism squad. They have to save a bus full of diplomats, children and tour guides who have been taken hostage. Featuring some of the most bizarre villains we've ever seen, does this ninja movie… Continue Reading BMFcast565 – Nine Deaths of the Ninja – General Honey Hump The post BMFcast565 – Nine Deaths of the Ninja – General Honey Hump first appeared on Bad Movie Fiends - The BMFcast.

The Cannon Cruisers
Cannon Cruisers S08E26 - Ninja III The Domination [1984]

The Cannon Cruisers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 29:55


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.

Stary Gracz
#46 Ragnarok, Boomerzy, Filmy Klasy Z

Stary Gracz

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 110:36


Gościem odcinka jest człowiek o aksamitnym głosie i wysublimowanym guście filmowym, znawca kina klasy z, fan popkultury, oraz serii Resident Evil czyli Maciek Hopek. Rozmawiamy oczywiście o grach, w które graliśmy - Rafał dzieli się wrażeniami po skończeniu „God of War: Ragnarok” i poleca książkę „Wbrew regułom gry” z wydawnictwa Open Beta. Pojawia się też garść niusów oraz nieodłączne dygresje, którymi cechuje się każda rozmowa na tematy growe.Tematem głównym są nasze ulubione filmy klasy z. Omawiamy najgorsze wytwórnie filmowe świata, kultowych reżyserów i ich złe filmy, na których się oczywiście wychowaliśmy. Jeżeli kochacie „The Room”, „Toksycznego Mściciela” i nie obca jest Wam trylogia „Ninja” z Sho Kosugi to dobrze trafiliście. A jeżeli chcecie wiedzieć co ma wspólnego Uganda z kinem klasy Z to koniecznie posłuchajcie naszego gościa! Zapraszamy!PS. Zwróćcie też uwagę na muzykę autorstwa Cyberwalkera, który udostępnił mi swój najnowszy singiel. Synth Wave wiecznie żywy!Muzyka Intro i Outro:The Place I Belong - Cyberwalker, 2022https://linktr.ee/cyberwalkerSpis treści:00:00 Intro00:25 Formalności społeczności03:38 Gry Maćka06:00 God of War Ragnarok17:03 Gry Tomka24:10 Wbrew Regułom Gry28:12 Niusy i Ciekawostki44:38 Filmy Klasy ZLinki:Podcast: https://www.starygracz.plYotube https://youtube.com/@starygraczpodcastFB: https://www.fb.com/starygraczblogIG: https://www.instagram.com/stary.gracze-mail: kontakt@starygracz.plKawa: https://buycoffee.to/starygracz

Punches and Popcorn
Ninja III: The Domination

Punches and Popcorn

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 67:06


Here it is, the epic culmination of the Ninja trilogy: Ninja III: The Domination. What happens when an aerobics enthusiast/lineswoman is possessed by the spirit of an evil ninja? Sho Kosugi comes to the rescue in a completely implausible mashup that answers the question "What happens when you combine The Exorcist with kung fu movies, and also Flashdance? And then add V8?" It's a rollercoaster ride for the ages.

Punches and Popcorn
Revenge of the Ninja with Grady Hendrix and Chris Poggiali

Punches and Popcorn

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 75:31


Ninja November continues with our friends Grady Hendrix and Chris Poggiali returning to take a deep dive into ninja culture and Sho Kosugi's classic Ninja II! All of your questions about one of the wildest trilogies in martial arts film history will be answered!

Attack of the Killer Kast
Episode 159: 9 Deaths of the Ninja

Attack of the Killer Kast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 105:28


Det finnes B-filmer også har du «9 Deaths of the Ninja», en film så obskur at den ikke en gang har en egen Wikipedia-side. Sho Kosugi spiller den superhemmelige ninja-agenten Spike Shinobi, som sammen med sin hardhausete makker Steve Gordon må redde en buss full av både voksne og barn fra en ond terrororganisasjon styrt av den onde nazisten Alby. Håper du har fonduesettet ditt klart, for dette er ostete greier! Med: Jørgen, Kurt og Chris Innlegget Episode 159: 9 Deaths of the Ninja dukket først opp på Attack of the Killer Kast.

GBW Podcast
Episode 192: Just Hiss It

GBW Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 206:01


This episode of GBW we want you to get in touch with your reptile side and give off a good "sssssss" as we talk about nineteen films.We both journey into the land of Roger Corman produced foreign-made 80's action, Chris gives his takes on BARBARIAN and PEARL, Josh tells us all about one of his favourite 70's drive-in flicks, we get down at the disco with Jeff Goldblum, Sho Kosugi uses his ninja skills yet again, we wonder why director Chuck Vincent's films aren't easier to come by, Jackie Chan meets a baby and so much more!Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review the show wherever you listen to podcasts; join in the discussion on our Facebook group, and if you like what you hear - tell a friend and spread the word - every little bit helps!Links to all our web stuff at www.gbwpodcast.com

What Were They Thinking?
Revenge of the Ninja

What Were They Thinking?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 120:15


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

Fandom Podcast Network
Lethal Mullet Episode 175: Enter the Ninja

Fandom Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 44:22


Lethal Mullet Episode 175: Enter the Ninja The first in Cannon Films' Ninja trilogy ENTER THE NINJA is an amazing start to what would be a trilogy of fast paced martial arts mayhem, introducing us to Sho Kosugi, who would become synonymous with eighties ninja films, and martial action film. Followed by Revenge of the Ninja, and Ninja 3 The Domination these would lead Cannon to make American Ninja and many more epics! Tonight the Mullet goes through what makes this film a great start, and so fun to watch. This is the first of three specials as we will cover the other two in the trilogy later. Along with some news and a look at the realistic history of ninja this is a podcast you won't want to miss.  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 #lethalmulletpodcast #eighties #ninja  

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast
S6 Bonus Q&A with Martial Artist-Choreographer-Wrestler John Satberry (he's in Austin TX & a fan of Bruce Lee-Sho Kosugi)

The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 48:57


John Satberry guests in this chat to sum up his Austin, TX lifestyle, working on a few indie films that didn't turn out great and why being a fan of Bruce Lee and Sho Kosugi growing up really helped him pick said martial arts teaching lifestyle!   MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/ SHOW LINKS: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/ Podbean: https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218 RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Anchor: https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss PocketCasts: https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4 CastBox: https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222

Everything I Learned From Movies
Episode 345 - Ninja III: The Domination

Everything I Learned From Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 91:52


Steve & Izzy continue Ninja-ly, a celebration of Ninja movies, as they are joined by Michael Bagford of the Rock Solid & Superiority Complex Podcast to discuss 1984's "Ninja III: The Domination" starring Sho Kosugi, Lucinda Dickey & James Hong!!! Where were these podcasters at 25 years old? Who are some of Izzy's heroes? Featuring special guest FLEA? Does this movie have the greatest cold open in cinema history?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, enjoy a V8, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Our LIVE SHOWS are back at Brewvies in Ogden, Utah so give us a follow & follow Brewvies for details, but they're typically the 1st & 3rd Wednesday nights!!! Come see a FREE Screening of a classic movies & chat with us about it!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creative Meltdown Podcast
Blind Fury (1989, Blint Raseri, Rutger Hauer, Meg Foster)

Creative Meltdown Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 82:18


Först ut i vårt Rutger Hauer-tema är kultklassikern Blind Fury från 1989. Eller "Blint Raseri" som filmen hette när den släpptes i Sverige way back when. Det blir episka one-liners, melonhuggning, slapstick, brutala dödsfall, handikapp-shaming och makalösa ögonbryn. Missa inte! Handling: Rutger Hauer spelar Nick Parker, en soldat som blir blind under Vietnamkriget och som lärs upp att använda att svärd av en bys invånare. Han återvänder till USA för att besöka sin vän Frank Deveraux (Terry O'Quinn) och tvingas ta med sig Franks son Billy (Brandon Call) efter att Billys mor (Meg Foster) skjuts ner av hantlangare som arbetar för Franks onda chef. Billy och Nick ger sig ut på en resa för att rädda Frank från den onda chefen. Slutstriden sker mellan Nick och en legendarisk Ninja (spelad av Sho Kosugi). Superlänk till alla våra plattformar:  https://linktr.ee/Filmsmakarna  Länk till vår podd på Pladdercentralen:  https://www.pladdercentralen.com/get-podcast/?id=233  #filmsmakarna #rutgerhauer #blindfury #blintraseri #

Cinema Degeneration
Rutger Hauer Appreciation Month - ”Blind Fury”

Cinema Degeneration

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 93:15


We here at Cinema Degeneration have declared May 2022 "Rutger Hauer Appreciation Month!" Twice a week we'll be releasing a show diving into a different film from Mr. Hauer's catalog of 175 film and television roles all throughout the month of May. The late Rutger Hauer, who unfortunately passed away in 2019, was a consummate professional thespian, writer, director, and devoted environmentalist, amongst many many other things. He graced the silver screen in many amazing shockers and brilliant films, normally playing heavies and villains and was known for his intense yet subtle performances. His amazing talent truly knew no bounds. For our 10th and final episode celebrating Hauer we bring you a comedic actioner rarity from 1989 "BLIND FURY" from director Phillip Noyce and co-starring Meg Foster, Terry O'Quinn, Randall 'Tex' Cobb and Sho Kosugi. It's the story of Nick Parker, a man blinded in war and trained in expert swordplay, and his comedic escapades trying to protect the son of his best friend from ruthless drug dealers. Join our hosts Cameron Scott and his co-hosting partner of 'Sequel Too, Deja Vu' Eric Phillips as the two of them talk about one of the most underseen Rutger Hauer comedic gems.   "That butterknife ain't gonna stop no bullet!"

MANIATIC Podcast
Episodio 21. SESIÓN VIDEOCLUB - Ninja III: The Domination / La Dominación (1984) de Sam Firstenberg

MANIATIC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 110:14


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)

Not a Bomb
Episode 99 - Blind Fury

Not a Bomb

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022


Welcome back to your favorite film podcast where we reexamine some of the most notorious movie bombs of all time. Oh boy, do we have a doozy for you this week…I promise, you won't SEE this one coming. On this week's show, we welcome Josh from The VHS Files podcast to discuss 1989/1990's action, comedy - Blind Fury. Loosely based on the 17th film from a classic Japanese franchise, Blind Fury stars the legendary Rutger Hauer as a blind, sword-wielding veteran helping a young boy reunite with his father. Oh yeah…..freaking Sho Kosugi shows up to deliver some flippy Ninja action at the end. Luckily, Rutger can't see what he's up against (ok, last bad pun…promise).Timestamps:Intro - (0:35)Remakes of Japanese Samurai and Ronin films - (05:39)Box Office and Critical Response - (13:25)Behind of the Camera - (17:20)In Front of the Camera - (25:03)Production and Development - (34:56)Discussion of Blind Fury - (37:08)Is it a bomb? - (86:23)Discussion of Zatoichi Challenged - (88:20)Listener Feedback - (107:15)Outro - (134:50) Blind Fury is directed by Phillip Noyce and stars Rutger Hauer, Terrance (Terry) O'Quinn, Lisa Blount, Randall “Tex” Cobb, Noble Willingham, Brandon Call, Meg Foster, and Nick Cassavetes.Please sure to check out The VHS Files wherever you get you podcasts and subscribe to their YouTube channel - The VHS Files YouTube.If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast. We want to hear from you for our 100th episode, be sure to reach out and let us know some of your favorite moments from the first 100 episodes. Cast: Brad, Troy, Josh

Fandom Podcast Network
Lethal Mullet Podcast: Episode#153: The Master

Fandom Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 39:59


Lethal Mullet Podcast: Episode#153: The Master On this episode the Mullet goes down the eighties rabbithole of ninja mysticism, myth, action, fantasy and more as we celebrate the awesomeness that is THE MASTER. Starring Lee Van Cleef, Timothy Van Patten, and with martial artist action star Sho Kosugi also on choregraphy, this series was right at the peak of when the ninja craze took off. We look at why this show is worth a rewatch, the great characters and the plot, and way of the ninja along with a film review. 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 #action #lethalmulletpodcast #themaster

Fandom Podcast Network
Lethal Mullet Podcast Episode 150:Pray for Death

Fandom Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 42:58


Lethal Mullet Podcast Episode 150:Pray for Death The Mullet returns... On tonight's episode The Mullet watches the classic Pray For Death, the ultimate Ninja movie, starring the awesome Sho Kosugi.  ▪️Dojo: all the weapons of Pray for Death ▪️News: What's upcoming on the show, and info on Sho Kosugi's amazing career  ▪️Lethal Pub: a full look at Pray For Death 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 #shokosugi #ninja #action #lethalmulletpodcast

El Contador de Películas
Los años dorados del ninja

El Contador de Películas

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 9:49


Guerreros, espías y asesinos. Sigilosos y temidos mercenarios. Los años 80 fueron testigos de la fiebre del ninja en Hollywood, de la mano de estudios como “Cannon Films” y figuras como Sho Kosugi. Eran películas de bajo presupuesto que la crítica calificó de burdas, simplonas, mal actuadas y mal dirigidas. Pero no por eso menos entretenidas.

Red Cup Boyz
Red Cup Boyz Bleed On the Inside

Red Cup Boyz

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 117:07


This episode will cover the top Sports News of the week | NFL | NCAAF | NBA | Fantasy Focus | Team Talk Chop Shop | Pigskin Picks | Boxing/MMA | BEATS OF THE WEEK | Shoutouts to wrap up the show! Sports News: NFL full of shit…  Netflix is getting into golf Vogel is coaching for his job??  Ben Simmons is ok with sitting Do you deserve to get into the Baseball Hall of Fame??  Ice Cube is performing where? Fun Topic of the Week: Who was the best Karate Man??? Bruce Lee, Bruce LeRoy, Shonuff, JetLi, Jackie Chan, Johnny, Danielson, Jean Claude, Chuck Norris, Steven Seagal, Sho Kosugi, Wesley Snipes… Hosts: Suga @kaluaa7878 and Emitch @chuck_da_nerd Red Cup Boyz @redcupboyzpod Upity Negro @thatmarcusdude Special Guests: Buga @ny2sd28 and Marcus Edwards

Trash Movie Kings
EP10 - NINJAnuary - NINJA 3 THE DOMINATION

Trash Movie Kings

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 59:35


Keeping with tradition, we skip right over Ninja 1 and Ninja 2 and get right to the grand finale. Shockingly, not sure we missed much. This one opens with a ninja crushing idiots on a golf course and gets way better from there. Sho Kosugi, ball crushing, (long) butts, bushy chests, Bouncer arcade cabinets, dry ice, and Hoobastank. 4 bags. TWITTER: https://twitter.com/trashmoviekingsINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/trashmoviekings/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trashmoviekings https://www.trashmoviekings.com

Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast with Alex Ferrari
IFH 545: The Godfather of Ninja and Cannon Films with Sam Firstenberg

Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking Podcast with Alex Ferrari

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 77:53


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!

The Cannon Canon
BLIND FURY (w/ Frank and Geoff)

The Cannon Canon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 109:57


"Too much linguini!" Yep, you should know by that iconic joke that this week we are covering (in a Patreon member picked COULD'VE Been a Cannon) the 1989 Tri-Star classic "BLIND FURY". It stars Rutger Hauer as a comedic blind swordsman in the vein of Zatoichi. If Zatoichi was in Reno, Nevada and was up against one of the most ineffectual big bads ever and was accompanied by an unbelievably annoying kid from the TV show Step By Step. Yeah...that Blind Fury. Don't worry. This movie is never going to let you forget that Rutger is both blind and kind of creepy when he is playing against type as he slices off arms left and right protecting his good friend Terry "Terrance" O'Quinn. It's a romp full of fun set pieces, strange jokes and an AMAZING guest appearance from Cannon's own Sho Kosugi! Wow. In retrospect, this movie might actually have it all! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @thecannoncanon Instagram: @thecannoncanon And join our new Patreon: patreon.com/thecannoncanon Please rate and review us!

You Have Offended This Podcast
Pray for Death (teaser)

You Have Offended This Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 16:23


Sho Kosugi in his ninja finery and doing ninja things in this classic!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/you-have-offended-this-podcast-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Retro Video Store
Enter the Ninja

The Retro Video Store

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 51:34


Eric and Neil begin their podcasting journey with a review and discussion of the first movie in the infamous  Cannon Pictures, "Ninja Trilogy."  Starring Franco Nero and Sho Kosugi

Nerd Lunch
Episode 207 - Celebrating Ninja Day with Ninja Assassin

Nerd Lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2015 56:15


We once again celebrate the Day of the Ninja. This time Jeeg and Pax give a spin to the Wachowskis styled modern classic, Ninja Assassin. This movie has it all:  katanas, ultraviolent action, a Korean pop star, fusillades of shurikens, a connection to the britcom Coupling, and Sho Kosugi. Of course we love it. Stick around for Nerd To Dos that include the unique pairing of James Bond and Aquaman.