The Next Karate Kid (1994) If the Karate Kid, Part III was an unnecessary coda, this film is an even more egregious sin: a reboot no one asked for. Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) travels to Boston and finds himself once again mentoring a troubled youth: the granddaughter of one of his old war buddies, Julie… Continue reading This summer: The next Karate Kid in the battle of the year!
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The Karate Kid voyages to a field in England
A Field in England (2013) Set during the English Civil War, this beautiful black and white film features alchemists, hidden treasure, and betrayal. Characters die only to inexplicably reappear. There’s cowardice, jealousy, and greed. It does a great job of conveying the chaos of the Renaissance. Facts are fluid; rumors are currency; allegiances are tenuous.… Continue reading The Karate Kid voyages to a field in England