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Karate Kid: Legends (Movie Review)

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It is astounding to think that back in the summer of 1984, the release of a movie called The Karate Kid would be the spark of a massive franchise. One of the highest-grossing films of 1984, two years later, in 1986, came the equally successful ... Read More
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Cobra Kai (Season 6 Part 3 Review)

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All good things must come to an end… whether we like it or not. This applies to an extended vacation, an extra-large hot fudge sundae, or a beloved television series like Cobra Kai. At this point, a series of nearly seven years, when Cobra Kai’s ... Read More
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Cobra Kai (Season 6 Part 2 Review)

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Initially looked at by some as a nostalgic novelty when news emerged in the summer of 2017 that a Karate Kid sequel series was green-lit, it soon emerged into one of streaming television’s most beloved series. In fact, the build-up of the show’s popularity peaked in ... Read More
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Cobra Kai (Season 6 Part 1 Review)

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The pop culture phenomenon of Cobra Kai has been an interesting one to watch develop over the last six years. Initially premiering through YouTube back in May of 2018,  Season 1 laid the foundation for continued storylines of easily recognized The Karate Kid film franchise characters Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) ... Read More

Interview – Gianni Decenzo

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Every character in film/television has a different arc. Some are predictable, while others not so much. In the hit series Cobra Kai, the character of Demetri has certainly taken a few twists and turns no one saw coming. Initially awkward and uncertain, by season two ... Read More

Interview – Martin Kove

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Back in summer of 1984, The Karate Kid captured the heart and imagination of anyone who had ever been bullied or been made to feel less than. It was the ultimate story of the underdog, self-confidence, and friendship. Yet, of course, with every protagonist there ... Read More