Author Archive: Retro

Jackie Chan is a youngster, living in a remote vllage with his grandfather who teaches him Kung-Fu. Jackie, though, is tempted by some thugs he beat up to act as the master of a Kung-Fu school. This school’s name apparently spreads far, as an old enemy of Jackie’s grandfather shows up and kills him and Jackie is out to get revenge.

The legendary villain, who supposedly died, from the first movie, is back…with a vengeance! Has some funny scenes (the scene in the sauna), some dramatic scenes (the b&w flashbacks from Terry’s childhood), some very good fight-scenes (the scene in the alpes, the f?nal battle), some groovy martial arts weapon-scenes (the training in the Karate-school), and the theme is a classic!

A boy who was once bullied learns the art of nail throwing. A friend joins him as they team up and travel to challenge the Dragon.

Young, seemingly respectable female patient is invited to stay in the home of her doctor.

Oil baron kills an employee he suspects of robbery, but is plagued by conscience when he finds out the man was innocent. Written and Produced by Niven Busch. Dir. John Sturges

Lively madcap version of the Lewis Carroll classic which uses puppets by Luis Bunin and live action to tell the tale. NOTE: Although it was made at the same time, this is NOT the Disney version! Dir. Dallas Bower. Dir. Lou Brunin. Louis Carroll classic. Combines puppets and live action.

Two favorite children’s tales.

Classic fairy tale with songs by Anne and Milton Delugg.

Documentary on the glacier fox.