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Who is John Woo?Who is the guy that Netflix has dubbed "the best contemporary director of action films working anywhere"? It can only be John Woo. But, who is Woo? -
John Woo's Stranglehold = Pure FunStranglehold sees Inspector "Tequila" Yuen fighting crime and corruption in Hong Kong and Chicago in thrid person action game inspired by John Woo's classic action movie 'Hardboiled'. -
John Woo: Director of MasterpiecesFor John Woo, Asian and Hollywood esteemed director, film making is something of a wonderment he brings to life through the vision he has for characters and plots brought forth from the pages of a script.
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John Woo's Stranglehold for the XBox 360: A ReviewJohn Woo's Stranglehold is a game that a lot of people have had their eyes on for some time now. Originally scheduled for release in early August, it has been pushed back several times, with the final confirmed release date being September 5th. -
"Red Cliff," John Woo's Film, Shows at the Chicago Film FestivalThe story for Woo's new film is based on the book "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" that is the favorite book of 1 billion Chinese
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Movie Review: John Woo's 'Red Cliff' (2008) is a Monumental Achievement and Cinematic MasterpieceThe southland warlords and their people are in jeopardy when Prime Minister Cao Cao and his massive army of 800,000 set their sights on the south and nothing will stand in between Cao Cao and victory... -
The Killer, directed by John Woo - Movie ReviewThe Killer became the first breakthrough hit in America in the genre of heroic bloodshed.
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John Woo's Red Cliff is a Triumph of Epic FilmmakingHis return to Chinese cinema is vastly superior to his Hollywood output.
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John Woo's Last Hurrah for Chivalry Presents Fantastic Swordplay in New DVDA greatly entertaining film packed with awesome fight scenes.
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Halo 3, John Woo's Stangehold, Skate and NHL 08 Hit the Shelves This MonthSeptember marks an unprecedented time in which big game after big game will take a toll on any gamer's wallet.
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John Woo's Hard Boiled Returns to DVD in a Two-Disc Ultimate EditionOne of the greatest actions films ever made. Period.
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Movie Review: Woo's 'Red Cliff 2: The Decisive Battle' (2009) Completes an Amazing Asian Cinematic ExperienceThe alliance between Liu Bei and Sun Quan ends amicably but the spread of typhoid fever threatens to level all armies involved, both friend and foe. Zhou Yu, with the help of Zhuge Liang, plots a new course of battle, one that will... -
The Priesthood of CinemaDid Martin Scorsese, John Woo, Michael Moore, M. Night Shyamalan, and Danny Boyle make a deal with the Devil? These directors are a priesthood of cinema, but they almost became priests instead. -
John Edwards Endorses Barack Obama for President at Michigan RallyFormer U.S. Seantor John Edwards Formally Endorsed Barack Obama for President at a Grand Rapids, Michigan Rally -
John Donne's "Break of Day"An analysis of the poem Break of Day by John Donne.
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A Review: John Donne, a Jacobean PoetJohn Donne, the late 17th to early 18th century Jacobean poet , is renown for his hymns, his spiritual poems, and his sonnets.
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Who Could Beat John McCain? Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama?As the trench warfare that is the Democratic nomination battle wears on, Democrats must ask the question: which of the candidates, Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama, would be better able to beat John McCain in the fall?
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Old Dogs with John Travolta and Robin Williams Now Available on DVD and Blu-RayWalt Disney Studios Home Entertainment just released the movie comedy Old Dogs on DVD & Blu-ray. -
Poetry Analysis: Satyre I, by John DonneLet is all be said, excluding the limp wrist, regarding are gay friends these stereotypes go back more than four hundred years. In this Satyre, John Donne, highlights and embraces the gay gender. John Donne, a man before his time. -
Top Republican Presidential Candidates Woo Conservative Voters at CPACMitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference today in Washington D.C. Both candidates, along with John McCain, find themselves having to explain past bills and behavior in order to carve out strong conservative support.
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Sarah Palin and John McCain?The name of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is being bandied about as a potential running mate for presumptive GOP nominee John McCain. Does she bring enough to the ticket to sway conservatives like me who are upset with McCain's centrist nature?
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A Tale of Two Women: Seduction Techniques in John Donne's and Andrew Marvell's PoetryIn the poems, "The Flea", by John Donne, and Andrew Marvell's "To His Coy Mistress", the two men use very different seduction tactics in the pursuit of their prey.
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Hillary Clinton Leads John McCain and All Possible Democratic Rivals in Latest PollsHillary Clinton is polling 7 percentage points ahead of John McCain, the Republican frontrunner for President. Are liberals warming up to Hillary considering her middle of the road stance on issues? Is McCain sinking with his "troop surge" plan? -
John McCain Makes Me Hot ! (Not)McCain is too hot headed to be president. But his temper is hot ! (not)
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John McCain Has Better Economic Plan than Barack ObamaThe two political parties are set to go. What are their plans for our economy?
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Top 20 Songs to Woo Your ValentineThis is not some "wham-bam-thank-you-maam" type of list. It's a song-list for wooing your Valentine, simply and thoughtfully. Only songs that make your someone special feel how special they really are. -
Interview: John D. Robinson - ScreenwriterA screenwriter who has broken into the biz via his horror screenplays. -
Analysis of John Donne's "The Flea"The flea was seen as an erotic insect in the medieval times. The sensuality of a flea was popularized by a pseudo-Ovidian medieval poem,
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John Chatterton Presents the Short Play LabThe Manhattan based Short Play Lab has plenty to offer fans of some of the freshest theatre around. Here was my recent take from Series-A of the Lab in Manhattan. -
Poetry Analysis: "The Flea" by John DonneA love sonnet with erotic joy, trinity and "wooe" is me. This pampered flea swells. Does the poet succeed in "wooing" his lover? -
I Did Not Love From Paris with LoveA review of the new release From Paris with Love, starring John Travolta and Jonathan Rhys Meyer.
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'Green Hornet's' Jay Chou Brings U.S. 'The Viral Factor'There’s no doubt Hong Kong knows how to do action films. John Woo is probably the most famous director out of the country and continues to show us this time and time again. His influence on the Asian action cinema world continues with 'The Viral Effect.'
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Movie Review: Face/OffA legend in China, with classics under his belt like The Killer and Hard Boiled, director John Woo has made a less than stellar splash in Hollywood; that is with the exception of Face/Off.
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The Robinsons: Lost in SpaceA professional review of the WB's unaired 2004 space drama directed by John Woo. -
Famous People Who've Been HomelessFamous people who've been homeless include Cary Grant, William Shatner, Halle Berry and others. -
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 - Another Darn Hollywood Remake... But Wait! It's Good!A look at the latest Hollywood remake which was originally made into a movie with Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw. This one stars Denzel Washington and John Travolta.
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Sam Peckinpah's The Wild Bunch: Demons in the DustHaving the privilege to learn somewhat about Sam Peckinpah's professional life on the DVD extras for The Wild Bunch, I came away with a sense of sadness for this man's life, of a restless, tormented soul.
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Top 10 Movies Starting with the Letter "F"My top ten list of movies with titles starting with the letter "F" -
PS3 Summer 2007 Preview: Upcoming Video Game ReleasesThe Sony Playstation 3 has been lacking in quality games since its launch. Fortunately, the gaming drought will end with the start of summer. Here are five games for game-starved Playstation 3 owners to look forward to.
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Entertainment Weekly's Top 25 Action Films of All TimeEntertainment Weekly Magazine recently ran a story on what they compiled to be the Top 25 Action Movies of All Time. However, I'm sure when you read them, you will wonder why some are on the list, why some are not on the list, and why you haven't heard of some of them.
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