I had a blast talking ninja movies and their actual place in the larger martial arts realm with East Asian cinema expert and frequent disc commentator The Fanatical Dragon. It’s looooong, and honestly primarily audio in nature (who wants to … Continued
While I’ve had all sorts of cool-ass ninjering going on in the shadows, I still can’t reveal anything, and its been too long without a post. So here’s some superlative vids that have come along lately, some of which I’ve … Continued
So where have I been? True story… on my way to posting new features I was attacked by ninjas and they ate my homework! But seriously, in the ‘good problem to have’ vein, occasionally you don’t have time to write … Continued
Sho Kosugi will be doing a rare in-person appearance in Pasadena, CA at the Republic of Lucha / Republic of Ninja boutique, Saturday August 19th. A $50 advanced ticket will get you a photo op and autograph, and later that … Continued
We launched this site 13 years ago today, and despite the fact I’m constantly prodded with that “no one reads websites anymore” notion, I don’t care, this right here is where the new e-content is always going to manifest. Whenever … Continued
Today marks the 12th anniversary of VN‘s first ever post, and coincidentally I was 12 when the 1980s ninja craze more or less ‘officially’ kicked off with the release of Enter the Ninja in 1981. I bring up Enter because … Continued
Years in the compiling, months in layout, and updated a few times now via feedback from fans around the globe — VN‘s now famed timeline has been updated again with some corrections, additions and newly discovered goodies. From the 1960s … Continued
Tony Stella is an astounding painter whose brush work beckons to a previous era of movie poster glory. He’s also a must-genre film buff with a decades-ling passion for 1960s ninja films, and there’s a genuine exuberance in every word … Continued
If you’re reading this, COVID-19… the ‘Rona… has affected your life. You’re cooped up inside. You’re not changing clothes as often as you should, but who cares. You’re exhausting your to-be-read stacks and streaming queues. Frantically cleaning up the background … Continued
Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season. Look for more from VN in one way or another in 2020. I’ve been absent on the new post front for a few months with real life in the way, but … Continued