Starring: Aki Aleong, Eric Bruskotter Rating

Starring: Yun-Fat Chow, Seann William Scott Director: Paul Hunter Rating

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne Director: Larry Wachowski, Andy Wachowski Rating

Starring: Ray Anthony (III), Christine Anu Rating

It would be impossible to match the fresh audacity that made The Matrix a global phenomenon in 1999, but in continuing the exploits of rebellious Neo (Keanu Reeves), Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) as they struggle to save the human sanctuary of Zion from invading machines, the codirecting Wachowski brothers have their priorities well in order.

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Starring: Josephine Byrnes, Laurence Fishburne Rating

It would be impossible to match the fresh audacity that made The Matrix a global phenomenon in 1999, but in continuing the exploits of rebellious Neo (Keanu Reeves), Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) as they struggle to save the human sanctuary of Zion from invading machines, the codirecting Wachowski brothers have their priorities well in order.

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Starring: Lynn Baker, Dan Barrows Rating

This time-capsule film from 1971 is a perfect example of having one's cake and eating it, too. Written and directed by filmmaker Tom Laughlin--and starring him in the title role--Billy Jack concerns a half-white, half-Indian karate expert who protects a free school built on principles of pacifism by kicking hell out of pesky rednecks.


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Starring: Chia Hui Liu, Lieh Lo Director: Chia-Liang Liu Rating

A pure old-school martial arts movie, beloved by aficionados, that also appeals to nonfans simply as a rousing action film. The often-imitated fact-based plot (see The Karate Kid) centers upon the rigorous training process undergone in the mid-19th century by the anti-Manchu Chinese patriot San Te (Gordon Liu).

(Don't let the title throw you.  This is a good one)
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Starring: Kenny Baker, Phil Brown Rating

This 2005 three-disc edition of George Lucas's Star Wars Trilogy is basically the same set as the 2004 edition minus the bonus fourth disc. That means you get the three original films--A New Hope (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Return of the Jedi (1983)--in their brilliant-looking and -sounding DVD glory.

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Starring: Taimak, Vanity Director: Michael Schultz Rating

Get ready for some seriously big hair. The Last Dragon--or, to call it by its full title, Berry Gordy's the Last Dragon--is a stunning example of 1980s camp cinema. One-name kung fu wonder Taimak plays Leroy Green, a.k.a. Bruce Leroy, a humble student of kung fu who has achieved the highest level of skill, but hasn't yet found his inner master.


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Starring: Fred Ward, Joel Grey Director: Guy Hamilton Rating

When street smart NYPD cop (Fred Ward) regains consciousness after a bizarre mugging he has a new face and a new identity! Now he's Remo Williams the #1 recruit of a top-secret organization and he's toppling evil at every turn -- even atop the Statue of Liberty -- in this "spectacular and funny adventure film" (Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune)!Trained by a quirky Korean martial arts master (Joel Grey) to dodge bullets brave terrifying heights and thwart attackers with his bare hands Remo become the ultimate criminal exterminator.

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