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I can finally enjoy THE MASTER
12 Mar 2018

I can finally enjoy THE MASTER

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 1 - Film and TV | 0

Back in 1984, at least for this teenage ninja-maniac, four words began a turning point for the ninja craze: “Hi, I’m Max Keller.” Timothy Van Patten‘s intro to each episode of The Master has since become iconic for me. His … Continued

Lee Van Cleef, Sho Kosugi, The Master
Kosugi and Van Cleef in Japan
20 Feb 2017

Kosugi and Van Cleef in Japan

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 1 - Film and TV, 5 - Art and Advertising | 0

One of the great head-scratchers of the 80s American ninja boom was the NBC TV series The Master, created by Michael Sloan but driven by the one-man craze-catalyst that was Sho Kosugi. On one hand its very existence spoke to the … Continued

Lee Van Cleef, Sho Kosugi, The Master
30 Nov 2013

Things you can buy ME for Christmas – Part 1

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 1 - Film and TV, 5 - Art and Advertising | 0

Most sites give you all sorts of gift giving ideas this time of year, but I’m turning the tables and putting it all on YOU! Here’s something I’d really enjoy as a gift from one of you folks, original TV … Continued

Lee Van Cleef, The Master
13 Aug 2010

Everything I Needed to Know About Ninjutsu I Learned from Carlos Ray Norris, I

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 1 - Film and TV | 1

A guest column by MATT WALLACE in honor of THE OCTAGON‘s 30th Birthday! Chuck Norris has taught me a lot. He taught me not all men with mustaches who lived in the 70’s did porn. He taught me that it’s … Continued

Chuck Norris, Gerald Okamura, Lee Van Cleef, Tadashi Yamashita, The Octagon
13 Aug 2010

Let us now begin an intimate weekend with Chuck and Kyo…

by Keith Rainville | posted in: 1 - Film and TV | 0

Tomorrow marks the 30TH (!!!) Anniversary of the release of The Octagon! Holy shit I’m old… Rarely credited with starting the American ninja craze of the 80’s, this jewel of the Chuck Norris crown beat Enter the Ninja to theaters … Continued

Chuck Norris, Lee Van Cleef, Octagon, Tadashi Yamashita

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