Drafthouse films were able to reconstruct the film using the best source materials, which were of inconsistent quality. In business since 1988 serving the need of the professional moviemakers. Kim a korean taekwondo expert and motivational speaker, who just wanted to make a good film about taekwondo featuring authentic martial arts. After metcalf completed the county road from lantana to lemon city, he provided a mode of travel for it, the bay biscayne stage line, or palmetto stage. Three times a week, muledriven buckboard wagons left from depots at lantana and lemon city and met at new river in the evening. If you like miami connection you are looking for humorous, exciting and serious movies about with martial arts, gang, blood, ninja, crimes, rock and heroes themes of action, crime and thriller genre shot in usa. Current miami, fl student news film connection grad rocky shores receives shared credit for a film with his miamibased mentor. Miami connection was released in 2012 on friday, november 2, 2012 in limited movie theaters. Over two decades later, alamo drafthouse programmer zack carlson blindly. Kim, martial arts powerhouse and prevaricator of kicking ass hell t ake down a phalanx of evildoers as easily as a g aggle of silver back apes. Miami connection deutsch ganzer film online hd titel.
Miami connection has more than its fair share of loppedoff heads, slow mo, and fake blood, but even its most gruesome fights are propelled by a sense of justice, by the strongly held notion that good guys not only can, but must stamp out evil whenever they encounter it. When not chasing beach bunnies or performing their hit song against the ninja, mark tae kwon do masterinspirational speaker y. Kim, a martial arts instructor and inspirational speaker who took his talents to the big screen despite a complete lack of screen charisma or acting talent. Stream miami connection soundtrack, a playlist by drafthouse films from desktop or your mobile device. Multinational martial arts rock band dragon sound have had enough, and embark on a roundhouse wreckwave of crimecrushing justice. This movie makes bill and ted or waynes world band look like grammy. The film was released on dvd, bluray, limitededition vhs, and various digital download options on december 11, 2012. The film opened in september 1988, limited to eight theaters in the orlando area. This is the only film for orlandobased martial artist and motivational speaker y. Aug 24, 20 but miami connection uses this scene to show off our heroes skills at taekwondo. Frankly, calling miami connection bad doesnt really serve the film in the appropriate way. Miami connection destroys the myth of so bad theyre good. Miami connection is a 1987 independent martial arts film starring y.
This is why certain sections of the film show more signs of wear and tear than others. We have multiple weekly 35mm exploitation series at the drafthouse, and miami connection has repeatedly destroyed our audience in a more powerful way than anything else. Its one of those rare examples of events and people just coalescing to produce something that defies convention and description. This months loft staff selects film was chosen by j. When not chasing beach bunnies or performing their hit song against the ninja, mark tae. Kim and richard park one of the reasons why miami connection is among the most popular rifftrax releases of all time is because the movie itself is kind of. Somethings seriously amiss with the way we judge films these days. Everything you need to know about miami connection movie 2012. Escape from miami by drafthouse films published on 201211. Whoa, i had no idea that the ninja lifestyle was so accommodating.
In conjunction with the school of communication and the office of financial assistance, the scholarships are part of the financial aid awarding process. Following miami connection s very limited theatrical and scarce vhs release in 1987, the film vanished into obscurity. This list shows all films released in 1988, including films that went directtovideo, or only got an international theatrical release. Kim, a makingof documentary, trailers, deleted scenes, and a few featurettes. Miami film connection is a distributor for a variety of motion picture, studio lighting, grip equipment and accessories. Thirty minutes into the movie miami connection the audience sees a classic 80s montage scene, except theres something a bit off. Along with a great 80s newwave rock soundtrack and awkward acting and directing, miami connection is a gem in a desert of intentionally bad martial artsaction movies. Upon receipt of a processed fafsa by the published deadlines. Kim only made one film in his life, but its without a doubt the most. Miami connection soundtrack by drafthouse films free. If you get a real kick out of watching the orphaned tae kwon domasters of dragon sound cleaning up the streets of miami, then y.
This is likely due to the quality of the film stock miami connection was initially shot on, and not the transfer, or the telltale signs of time. Thirty minutes into the movie miami connection the audience sees a. You can tell a few people involved actually had previous experience in their role on the production. Ninja 2009, enter the ninja 1981, revenge of the ninja 1983, best of the best ii 1993, pray for death 1985. Another chapter in the cult canon of movies that are so bad that they become inadvertent comedies, miami connection 1988 is a gonzo bmovie from the eighties created by y.
For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic uscanada theatrical release. Ive seen other movies from the original director wong soopark. Motorcycle ninjas tighten their grip on floridas narcotics trade, viciously annihilating anyone who dares move in on thei. The making of miami connection audio commentary with starproducer y. The film title miami connection which was actually filmed in orlando and takes place in orlandoopened in august 1988 in eight theaters in greater orlando. Kim spent millions of his own money to produce, promote and distribute the film himself. Nov 08, 2012 thirty minutes into the movie miami connection the audience sees a classic 80s montage scene, except theres something a bit off. This collaboration will be in the form of a full scene, shot from the directors script and under full control of the director and cinematography student. Itll take every ounce of their blood and courage, but dragon sound cant stop until theyve completely destroyed the dealers, the drunk bikers, the killcrazy ninjas, the middleaged thugs, the. This oldschool donnybrook will be like a donkey kick to your sternum. Miami connection 1987 deutsch stream german online anschauen miami connection streaming film 720p, 1080p, dvdrip, hight quality schau jetzt.
Nonton miami connection 1987 ilk21 sub indo nontonxxi. Miami connection rated r 1 hr 30 min 1988 drama, martial arts. It was the word connection in our name that first drew rocky shores to enroll in the film connection in miami, fl. Miami connection ganzer film 1987 deutsch stream komplett. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. What if park came to america, and helped kim make a tae kwon do movie. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including the man with the iron fist, wreckit ralph and vamps. Streaming miami connection 1987 bluray action, crime in a world where ninjas dream of being rock stars and rock stars dream of being ninjas, a martial arts rock band goes up against a band of motorcycle ninja. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world.
Cinematography students will collaborate with fellow film connection directing students who are also studying in their local area. A martial arts rock band goes up against a band of motorcycle ninjas who have tightened their grip on floridas narcotics trade. Kim and his studentsfellow actors have done their jobs very well. If you put everything about the 80s in a blender, then somehow ran the resulting smoothie through a translator that only speaks languages from another dimension, what youd wind up with still wouldnt be half as hilarious. Miami connection is one of those rare films where the positive energy exuded by its ohsoamateur cast and crew starts to rub off on you, despite the.
Now in hd from elements sourced by the america genre film archive agfa, miami connection will return to cinemas november 2nd and home videodigital platforms in december 12th. Miami connection saw a very limited release in 1988 and was soon forgotten. Miami connection is one of those rare films where the positive energy exuded by its ohsoamateur cast and crew starts to rub off on you, despite the fact that almost all of the basic tenets of. Cinematography courses and curriculum the film connection. However, overall, contrast levels arent quite up to snuff. Dragon sound plays the song against the ninja from the action adventure film miami connection starring the world reknowned taekwondo martial arts expert. Watch miami connection online vimeo on demand on vimeo.
Miami connection 1987 is a kungfu action film of biblical proportions. It was the brainchild of director richard park and writerproducerstar grandmaster y. Miami connection is the perfect storm of ugly people, bad acting, stupid dialogue, horrendous action sequences, and bargain basement special effects. Sep 18, 2012 itll take every ounce of their blood and courage, but dragon sound cant stop until theyve completely destroyed the dealers, the drunk bikers, the killcrazy ninjas, the middleaged thugs, the. Kim, a martial arts instructor and inspirational speaker who took his talents to the big screen despite a complete lack of screen charisma or acting.
The 1988 miami hurricanes football team represented the university of miami during the 1988 ncaa division ia football season. Its the same script from one of our favorite live shows, without the crowd and occasional shots of the lovely mugs of mike, kevin and bill. I would never have watched miami connection if left to my own devices. Miami connection, filmed in orlando and miami, is 90 minutes of inexorably awful, amateurish filmmaking, although one hesitates to even use the latter term. Originally, the film was critically maligned and received poor box office return upon release.
Miami connection 1986 this martial arts guilty pleasure film is a rare gem brought back from the dead. The conversation is a 1974 american mystery thriller film written, produced and directed by francis ford coppola and starring gene hackman with supporting roles by john cazale, allen garfield, cindy williams, frederic forrest, harrison ford, teri garr and robert duvall. Miami connection was almost lost when hurricane charley destroyed the film s original negative in 2004. Kim nearly went bankrupt while producing this film, at one point even mortgaging his martial arts school. Kim and writerstar joseph diamand deleted scenes 25th anniversary dragon sound reunion. The sculpture depicts a young couple, with a kneeling man embracing a woman leaning towards him.
The definitive edition of the beloved cult classic, available on bluraydvd and featuring over two hours of special features, including. The hurricanes were led by fourthyear head coach jimmy johnson and played their home games at the orange bowl. Let me stop briefly to explain this films taekwondo connection. A small test screening of the film s first reel unveiled a relentless fury of ninjas, rock n roll, lawless bikers and brutal knife fights. Everything you need to know about miami connection movie. The hurricanes were led by fifthyear head coach jimmy johnson and played their home games at the orange bowl. On or about december 31, 1969 the film was in completed status. The director, producer, writer, actor, cast agent, catering, friend, sounds familiar was very excited with the movie and had high hopes to captivate audiences. This is the perfect example of a guilty pleasure a film so inept but endearing that it is almost impossible not to love. An onslaught of asskicking absurdity love it or hate it, its doubtful youll ever forget it. Part of loft staff selects, a monthly series showcasing film favorites chosen by our amazing loft cinema staff. The 1987 miami hurricanes football team represented the university of miami during the 1987 ncaa division ia football season. Kim mark was born in korea and earned his black belt when he was only years old.
Rated r 90 minutes 1988 drama, martial arts miami connection is the story of a club band called dragon sound that happens to be highly skilled in taekwondo. When i finished the movie, i showed this to hundreds of different. Miami connection streaming film 720p, 1080p, dvdrip, hight quality schau jetzt. Miami connection 1987 changes the movie database tmdb. Suddenly, miami connection becomes a biker movie as we descend upon a dive bar with bad guys jeff and yashito dressed like hells angels, drinking beer and smoking cigarettes while nasty biker chicks bare all and tough guys by lloydrichards plays on the soundtrack. Multinational martial arts rock band dragon sound have had enough. Kim starred and produced, and cowrote miami connection after being contacted in 1985 by the film s director, richard park. Kim as mark, pal john vincent hirsch and bandmates want no trouble from the act they ousted from the local dance club led by jack mclaughlin, but they are forced to fight, in downtown orlando, substitute for the ostensible location in miami connection, 1987. Take the recent rediscovery of miami connection, which is finally being released by drafthouse.
Our company miami film connection is a distributor for a variety of motion picture, studio lighting, grip equipment and accessories in business since 1988 serving the need of the professional moviemakers. Dumb ninja saga will help you kick the habit sun sentinel. High quality miami connection gifts and merchandise. Miami connection gonzo bad movie hilarity on amazon prime. More notable are the sometimes cringeworthy dragon sound reunion concert, which wisely intercuts footage from the film with video of the band performing both friends and against the ninja at fantastic fest 2012, and. Miami connection deutsch ganzer film online hd miami connection laufzeit.
Miami connection, a brilliantly awful moralistic action film, was saved from obscurity by the alamo drafthouse and thank god it was. This project will enable cinematography students to. Miami connection original movie poster 1988 y k kim kung. May 01, 2014 motorcycle ninjas tighten their grip on floridas narcotics trade, viciously annihilating anyone who dares move in on their turf. Kim brought to this movie is a relentless, almost insane optimism.
Miami connection is a martial arts film produced in 1987. It remained unseen for decades until drafthouse films restored the film for a proper release in 2012. Watch miami connection now on your favorite device. Sep 19, 2012 drafthouse films has released the first trailer for miami connection, the obscure 1987 martial arts action epic that makes its return to the big screen. Motorcycle ninjas tighten their grip on floridas narcotics trade, viciously annihilating anyone who dares move in on their turf. Nonton film online miami connection 1987 gratis cinemaxxi film bagus bioskop online movie sub indo ilk21 indoxxi. The film actually has pretty decent photography and lighting. Kim, vincent hirsch, joseph diamand, maurice smith. Itll take every ounce of their blood and courage, but dragon sound cant stop until theyve completely destroyed the dealers, the drunk bikers, the killcrazy ninjas, the middleaged thugs, the stupid cocaine. Now in hd from elements sourced by the america genre film.
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