the octagon (1980)
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The Octagon (1980): Examining the Martial Arts Mayhem

Released in 1980, “The Octagon” marked director Eric Karson‘s foray into the burgeoning martial arts film genre. Led by the stoic presence of Chuck Norris, the film offers a blend of action sequences, revenge plot, and Cold War intrigue. While the narrative may not hold many surprises for seasoned action movie viewers, “The Octagon” serves…

Hair Love (2019)
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Oscar-Winning Kickstarter Campaign – “Hair Love” (2019)

Oscar-Winning Short Film! G | 7min | Animation, Short, Comedy | 2019 (USA) A black girl has dreams of all sorts of wonderful hair styles for herself… but her hair is a huge and unruly mess. Her father has no idea how to style the hair…and fails miserably. However, he eventually learns from a blog…