H’lo, Tumblr! I’m the new guy.

This will be my place to go on about two of my areas of interest: low-budget
martial arts movies and the people who make them. I’ve written customer reviews
for karate flicks for eight years, but after developing a critical eye, I want to
expound on this subgenre more analytically. One particular aspect I want to
cover is the movies’ approach to social issues, which is something I’ve yet to
see from other outlets. Something I intend to avoid is the irony expressed by
other sources covering these films: I appreciate good joke reviews, but this
won’t be the place for them. My primary pool will be American features produced
between the mid-80s and now, though I’ll expand to international outings whenever
the mood hits. Also, expect to see posts on specific performers and trends
within the industry.

How much I post will depend on other commitments, but I hope to produce a minimum
of two full-length articles per month. This may not be the busiest blog, but
hopefully it’ll be worth keeping an eye on.

Well, that’s all for now. Hope you enjoy what’s to come!