The Daily Beasts

For theme projects (like #Kaijuly, #Mocktoberfest, and #SeasonsBeatings—for example),
a new film/show is profiled every day by a different writer.

Olivia McGreevy 10/13/23 Olivia McGreevy 10/13/23

CORALINE (2009)

In which a child’s doll is a plaything for Evil.

Brad Milne 10/11/23 Brad Milne 10/11/23

CHILD’S PLAY (2019)

Is the remake an upgrade from the 1988 original?

Kevin Uhrich 10/10/23 Kevin Uhrich 10/10/23

PUPPET MASTER III: TOULON’S REVENGE (1991)

The tiny terrors take on the Third Reich in this perfect prequel.

Brad Milne 10/3/23 Brad Milne 10/3/23

CHILD’S PLAY (1988)

Doll-O-Ween kicks off with a look at Chucky’s first appearance on screen.

Michael Scott 6/30/23 Michael Scott 6/30/23

JCVD (2008)

In which the world discovers Jean-Claude Van Damme can act as well as he can kick…

Kiley Fox 6/29/23 Kiley Fox 6/29/23

BLOODSPORT (1988)

THE KARATE KID for grown-ups.

Michael Scott 6/29/23 Michael Scott 6/29/23

ENEMIES CLOSER (2013)

Van Damme’s villain dazzles in another team-up with Peter Hyams.

Brad Milne 6/28/23 Brad Milne 6/28/23

HARD TARGET (1993)

JCVD and John Woo team up for their most dangerous game.

Michael Scott 6/27/23 Michael Scott 6/27/23

MAXIMUM RISK (1996)

Famed Hong Kong director Ringo Lam comes America to work with JCVD.

Alexis M. Collazo 6/26/23 Alexis M. Collazo 6/26/23

REPLICANT (2001)

Double Van Damme (again) in this overlooked and possibly under appreciated film.

Adrian Torres 6/21/23 Adrian Torres 6/21/23

NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER (1985)

Bonkers film only has a bit of Van Damme, but it’s still worth watching.

Stephanie Crawford 6/20/23 Stephanie Crawford 6/20/23

DOUBLE TEAM (1997)

JCVD + Dennis Rodman + Mickey Rourke + Tsui Hark = Cinematic GOLD!

Vito Nusret 6/16/23 Vito Nusret 6/16/23

LIONHEART (1990)

A lesser-hailed JCVD film has a lot more on its mind besides kicks.

Alexis M. Collazo 6/15/23 Alexis M. Collazo 6/15/23

DOUBLE IMPACT (1991)

Double the Van Damme in this Hong Kong-set action film.

Kiley Fox 6/14/23 Kiley Fox 6/14/23

STREET FIGHTER (1994)

The video game adaptation is too delightful to be dismissed.

Valenti Govantes 6/13/23 Valenti Govantes 6/13/23

DEATH WARRANT (1990)

Time to go to prison with an under appreciated Cannon film.

Brad Milne 6/12/23 Brad Milne 6/12/23

CYBORG (1989)

A dystopian future is no match for JCVD in this Albert Pyun film.

Adrian Torres 6/9/23 Adrian Torres 6/9/23

KNOCK OFF (1998)

A fun ‘90s romp in Hong Kong for JCVD and director Tsui Hark.

Patrick Bartlett 6/8/23 Patrick Bartlett 6/8/23

TIMECOP (1994)

A misleading trailer can’t mar an excellent comic book adaptation.

Vito Nusret 6/6/23 Vito Nusret 6/6/23

KICKBOXER (1989)

The Muay Thai may not be right, but everything else is a winner about this JCVD film!