Okay, you should check out the trailer for Talos the Movie. Really its a low budget amateur looking film, but I have to say that it could probably hold up against most Syfy channel Saturday night special movies. It does have one thing that a lot of professional films do not…lots and lots of highly skilled martial artists.

The movie’s storyline is about a King named Talos who is suffering from apparent depression at the loss of his family. He also has a bit of post traumatic stress from the wars in which he lost his family, and he has a terrifying enemy who, though dead, does not seem to be inclined to stay in his grave. His ghostly images haunt Talos troubled sleep and turns his dreams to nightmares.

The star (also writer, choreographer, film editor and stunt guy) is Eddie Thomas who is a 9th degree black belt in Shotokan Karate as well as black belts in several other styles. And all the actors are martial artists with several holding black belts.

Now before you start complaining about sword and sorcery films with ninjas, just shut up and enjoy the movie. And if you are from Virginia you will probably recognize several local landmarks, including Dixie Caverns and the always popular Foamhenge.

Around 10 years ago a special restored version came out that brought the film up to 2 hours in length. But film archivists really wanted to find the original 2.5 hour version that Lang released in 1927. And in 2008 one was uncovered in Argentina.

So after over 80 years, “The Complete Metropolis” is being released in a limited theatrical run this fall. This will be followed shortly afterward with the DVD release.

It is fairly obvious as to what parts have been added since the missing 30 minutes are very grainy (even after thorough digital cleanup). But I am still very interested to see this restored masterpiece.

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I won’t tell you about the latest Project Mayhem initiative… You’ll have to buy the 10th anniversary Fight Club Blu-ray to find out.  That, or you could just google and probably have it ruined for you.  Just don’t be so quick to return your malfunctioning disc to the store…

Speaking of, can you believe it’s been 10 years??  Actually, it feels like it was longer than 10 years for me.  When I think of Fight Club I think of my years as a rambunctious teenager, fighting and fucking my way through life, not giving a damn what anyone else said.  I really connected with the movie in a “fuck yeah!” kind of way.  I read the book after I saw the movie, and felt even more connected to the story.  It’s still one of the books I go back and re-read every few years.

If you’re saying to yourself “Hey I’ve got loads of money and I’ve already bought the Watchmen Ultimate Cut and Star Trek, what should I buy next?”, my suggestion would be Fight Club 10th anniversary.