Amazon 7 #1 December 16, 2013 Another one down... RIP Tom Laughlin http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=843650&ocid=vt_fbmsn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 December 16, 2013 Ok.. so here is another one of him... Gidget with Lover Boy. http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/736x/de/63/a2/de63a26f388ecb76084e47cb6d988a0a.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #3 December 16, 2013 Amazon Another one down... RIP Tom Laughlin http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=843650&ocid=vt_fbmsn Damn.A lot of people think Bruce Lee started the martial arts craze in the 70's, but I still give credit to Tom Laughlin for starting it, then Bruce Lee accelerated it. I know "Billy Jack" was what inspired me to sign up for my first lessons."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #4 December 16, 2013 One of my favorite scenes from BJ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks2SXmI4Njc I always hated that tired old hostage standoff scene, so it was so nice seeing the bluff called. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #5 December 16, 2013 Chuck Norris couldn't carry Billy Jack's JOCK! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #6 December 16, 2013 Concrete Rebound Hammer wouldn't stand a chance against Billy Jack. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 December 16, 2013 ryoder Concrete Rebound Hammer wouldn't stand a chance against Billy Jack. Got THAT right! http://youtu.be/ks2SXmI4Njc?t=19s ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #8 December 16, 2013 Rotten movie. Rotten martial arts. However, the real genius behind this movie was the production aspects. Before this, movies were released at one end of the country and had to make their way across the land. This was the one that was mass-produced and released everywhere at once. Changed the industry. And since Bruce Lee died before Billy Jack was re-released and finally successful, I don't think it started what Bruce Lee did. I think it much more likely that the re-release benefited from the Bruce Lee phenomenon that was accentuated by his death.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #9 December 16, 2013 Amazon Another one down... RIP Tom Laughlin http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=843650&ocid=vt_fbmsn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXqTFYMwfPM SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #10 December 16, 2013 Quote However, the real genius behind this movie was the production aspects. Before this, movies were released at one end of the country and had to make their way across the land. This was the one that was mass-produced and released everywhere at once. Changed the industry. You read the yesterday's press release too huh? As far as a 'Rotten Movie'...it was an anti-war indy made when Vietnam was front page every day - it had quite an impact at the time. STILL has a cult following so it must not have been TOO rotten..."Born Losers" - THAT was a rotten movie! lol ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #11 December 16, 2013 Actually, I have a copy and knew the story from long ago. Hapkido is one of the arts I practice. Hapkido was the art the movie used.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #12 December 16, 2013 davjohnsActually, I have a copy and knew the story from long ago. Hapkido is one of the arts I practice. Hapkido was the art the movie used. I did too...took an elective in college back in the 70's and the production & distribution aspects were discussed with praise. The storyline somewhat follows westerns of the late 50's, one in particular but I don't recall which. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #13 December 16, 2013 davjohns Rotten movie. Rotten martial arts. However, the real genius behind this movie was the production aspects. Before this, movies were released at one end of the country and had to make their way across the land. This was the one that was mass-produced and released everywhere at once. Changed the industry. And since Bruce Lee died before Billy Jack was re-released and finally successful, I don't think it started what Bruce Lee did. I think it much more likely that the re-release benefited from the Bruce Lee phenomenon that was accentuated by his death. I would have expected nothing less than scathing from you considering the time and background ... my dear.. you must have mellowed from being in Europe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #14 December 16, 2013 My dear lady...you have expectations of me? I'll have to ponder that one. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
