This week we give the “Film of the Week” a big old miss, and instead of covering Liam Neeson’s latest outing, we take a look at the hordes of action movies that feature “veteran” actors (i.e. pensioners), in their lead roles (a.k.a. Geriaction).
We also have some action-packed news, and in “Off the Shelf” we find out more about Kumiko: The Treasure Hunter, Traps, The Killing, Red River, Killer’s Kiss and Isn’t Anyone Alive?
Now we’re off to ponder when racist becomes too racist. It’s a thing – trust us.
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EPISODE 11, FILM OF THE WEEK – KUMIKO THE TREASURE HUNTER
Big-screen, live-action adaptations of cartoons and anime are all the rage these days, with Disney announcing a live-action version of Beauty and the Beast, and the last Rouruni Kenshin movie set for theatrical release in the UK. We find out what makes them so lucrative, and why they’re becoming more […]