Two branches, one tree. Spoilers below for “Karate Kid: Legends.” The newest “Karate Kid” film follows kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) as he moves from Beijing to New York City with his mother, Dr. Fong (Ming-Na Wen). But while “Karate Kid: Legends” is mainly set in NYC, it was almost filmed one hundred … Read more
movie review KARATE KID: LEGENDS Running time: 94 minutes. PG-13 (martial arts violence and some language). In theaters May 30. “Karate Kid: Legends” continues a grand old tradition. And I don’t mean that of one generation handing down ancient martial arts skills to the next. No, “Legends” is the latest in a long line of … Read more
There’s a new kid on the block. The “Karate Kid” franchise has a new installment — “Karate Kid: Legends.” “Who doesn’t know Daniel LaRusso?” director Jonathan Entwistle exclusively told The Post, referring to the original “Karate Kid” Ralph Macchio’s character. “One of the most indelible cultural concepts in the world is Mr. Miyagi and wax … Read more
Talk about fearless. Jackie Chan recently revealed when he plans to retire from his decades-long acting career – and it isn’t anytime soon. The “Rush Hour” star opened up about his eventual retirement, or lack thereof, on Tuesday during a new interview with Haute Living about his upcoming movie, “Karate Kid: Legends.” Despite being 71 … Read more
Don’t worry, he’s still kicking. Jackie Chan got extremely candid about aging after turning 70 over the weekend. “Even before today, many friends have been reminding me: ‘Jackie, it’s going to be your 70th birthday,’” Chan wrote via Instagram under several throwback images on Sunday. “Every time I hear this number, my heart would stop … Read more
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe limps along and DC attempts a second act, the best superhero movies are actually coming from the world of animation. Sony’s innovative “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse” and superb sequel “Across The Spider-Verse” served the tired genre a much-needed double shot of espresso. And now, far more unexpectedly, Paramount’s awesome “Teenage … Read more
Film industry colleagues have been singing Michelle Yeoh’s praises for decades — but only now is the 60-year-old star of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” enjoying major mainstream recognition. The Malaysia native’s performance in the genre-bending flick earned her a Golden Globe nomination for best actress in a comedy or musical film, which she’s widely … Read more
Jackie Chan announced that another “Rush Hour” movie is in the works. The 68-year-old Hong Kong actor revealed that he was in talks for a fourth installment of the buddy action comedy franchise during an on-stage appearance at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. “We’re talking about ‘Rush Hour 4’ right now,” he … Read more