Concluding my coverage of Seasonal Films' 1990s U.S. films, I talk about the martial arts thriller "Bloodmoon", starring Gary Daniels, Chuck Jeffreys, and the late Darren Shahlavi. An excellent meshing of serial killer flick and martial arts action, this is a precursor to the Donnie Yen-starrer "Kung Fu Jungle/Killer". I break down the film, give some trivia, and tell you why this is a Movie That Needs More Love.

*This episode is dedicated to the memory of Darren Shahlavi (1972-2015)

Continuing my coverage of Seasonal Films' U.S. films in the 1990s, I talk about Tony Leung Siu-Hung's "Superfights". The film stars Brandon Gaines (in his only major film appearance) as Jack Cody, a martial artist who after stopping a robbery at an ATM, gets the chance to live his lifelong dream to join the Superfights. However, as his fame rises, he learns that the organization and people behind it may not appear as they seem to be. Excellent fight scenes and an ensemble supporting cast including Keith Vitali ("No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers"), Chuck Jeffreys ("Honor and Glory"), Feihong Yu ("Beijing Rocks"), and the late Patrick Lung Kong ("Black Mask") make this one a "Movie That Needs More Love". 

Continuing my coverage of Seasonal Films' crossover films from the 80's and 90's, I talk about "American Shaolin", the story of an embarrassed karate fighter who is determined to become the first American-born Shaolin monk, learning some valuable lessons along the way. The film stars Reese Madigan, Daniel Dae Kim, and Trent Bushey. I break the film down, give some trivia, and tell you why this is a Movie That Needs More Love. 

This is not an April Fool's Joke. I kick off my coverage of the 1990s Seasonal Films U.S. crossovers with "King of the Kickboxers", starring Loren Avedon, Billy Blanks, Richard Jaeckel, Don Stroud, Sherrie Rose, and Keith Cooke Hirabayashi. The story of a NYC cop hellbent on taking down a snuff movie ring in Thailand, especially when the killer in the films is played by the kickboxer who killed his brother ten years earlier. I break the film down, give some trivia, and talk about where you can find the film because this is one especially for martial arts film newbies. 

Special Thanks must go out to NIXX, who provided a cover version of Richard Yuen's theme song that opens up this episode and Jason "Audionautix" Shaw, who provides the podcast's theme music "Vanishing Horizon". Links to their music below.

NIXX: https://www.youtube.com/user/theriderattax

No, we're not talking about the Sam Raimi hit film of the 2000s. In the latest edition of "Movies That Need More Love", we talk about the 1977 made-for-TV movie that served as the pilot for the short-lived series starring Nicholas Hammond ("The Sound of Music") as Peter Parker. The series lasted 14 episodes from 1977 to 1979 on CBS. I break the film down, give some trivia, and say why this is a film that needs more love. 

In this latest installment of "Movies That Need More Love", I talk about the 1987 Italian martial arts film "Karate Warrior", also known as "The Boy with the Golden Kimono", starring Kim Rossi Stuart, Ken Watanabe (not THAT Ken Watanabe of "Batman Begins" fame), Jared Martin, Janet Agren, and Enrico Torralba. Thye film is a Karate Kid ripoff with an Iron Fist style finishing move. I also talk a bit about the five, count em', five sequels with Stuart only returning for Part 2 with Ron Williams completing the rest of the franchise. The franchise was directed by Fabrizio de Angelis, who used the pseudonum "Larry Ludman". 

If you're looking for a strong survival style final girl in the horror genre, look no further than Jamie Bernadette. A lifelong horror fan, she is living the dream as one of the top stars of indie horror films today. Having a dance background, Jamie performs most if not all of her own stunts and that, combined with her intensity, makes her a force to reckon with in the genre. Some of her best known roles include Kelly in "Bunnyman 2", Jess in "4/20 Massacre", and Christy in "I Spit On Your Grave: Deja Vu" opposite Maria Olsen and the iconic Camille Keaton. We talk about her love of the genre, some of her best experiences and her ability to do her own stunts. 

In the latest episode of "Movies That Need More Love", I talk about Chang Cheh's 1982 martial arts epic "Five Element Ninjas" (aka Super Ninjas or Chinese Super Ninjas). The story of the sole survivor of a martial arts clan who becomes an expert in Ninjitsu seeks revenge with the help of three sworn brothers to face off against the titular Five Element Ninjas. I break the film down and give a few trivia tidbits and say why this is a movie that needs more love. 

DISCLAIMER: This episode's trivia features a brief insight of Chan Pui-Sai, who played kunoichi Junko, who passed away in 1987. If you or anyone you know has suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Ms. Chan pulled off a great performance in this film and seemed to have a long career ahead of her, so upon hearing this news was indeed shocking but had to be addressed. 

In the second of our Women's History Month special where we celebrate the "Ladies of Horror", I speak with Maria Olsen, one of the busiest actors and producers of the genre. Originally from a small area in South Africa and her beginnings on the stage, Maria moved to Los Angeles to start a career in film and television and since then she has racked up over 200 credits. Her best known roles include Mrs. Dodds in "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lighting Thief", the villainous Becky Stillman in "I Spit On Your Grave: Deja Vu", and the founder of her own production company, MOnsterworks66. A lifelong horror fan, Maria is now one of indie horror's greatest talents and she was happy to talk about how the journey began, recommended some titles to me and vice versa, and I even get to learn how to properly speak Afrikaans from her! 

O-n the latest installment of "Movies That Need More Love", I talk about the 1986 horror film "Slaughter High", in which a disfigured bullied teen sets up a reunion of his bullies a decade ago with one thing in mind: revenge. Per usual, I break the film down, offers a little trivia, and tell you why "Slaughter High" is a Movie that Need More Love.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of co-star Simon Scuddamore (1956-1984).