Tag Archives: Jaden Smith

More Thoughts on The Karate Kid Remake

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Xxxtine

Things to consider when watching the 2010 version of The Karate Kid: Throw the haterade out and watch with an open mind. Nevermind the film is called The Karate Kid and should have been called The Kung-Fu Kid instead. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies, Reviews | Tagged Jaden Smith, The Karate Kid, Will Smith | 9 Comments

Daughter of the Late Pat Morita Protests Karate Kid Remake

Posted on June 10, 2010 by jozjozjoz

Quentin Lee’s FilmHustler blog published a great interview with Aly Morita asking her thoughts behind her protest of the new Karate Kid movie that opens this weekend. While Edward criticized Aly for passing judgment on a film she hasn’t seen, … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies, Observations | Tagged Aly Morita, Hollywood, Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Movies, Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, Will Smith | 7 Comments

My Thoughts On The Karate Kid Remake

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Edward

So as many of you know, The Karate Kid is opening this weekend. When this remake was first announced, I placed this film in what I call the “Hollywood Movies That Will Possibly Make Asians Look Bad or Not Have … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Movies, Observations | Tagged Hollywood, Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, kung fu, Movies, The Karate Kid | 61 Comments

Trailer for 2010 The Karate Kid Remake with Jackie Chan Released

Posted on December 26, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Which is awesome, how they’re totally doing karate. Oh, wait. –Ernie Oh, where to start with the mockery? Let’s start with the whole karate/kung-fu thing. Simply put: Karate = Japan; Kung-Fu = China. Martial arts nerds can go on about … Continue reading →

Posted in (featured), Entertainment, Movies | Tagged Asians in Hollywood, Daniel LaRusso, Daniel-san, Hollywood, Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Karate Kid, Movies, Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio | 24 Comments

American Martial Arts Culture’s Roots in the African-American Community

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Jeff

Some fans of the original Karate Kid movie are appalled by the remake starring Jaden Smith as the new Karate Kid and Jackie Chan as his teacher. Some are very explicit about their displeasure to a having a black kid … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, History, Movies, Music | Tagged african-americans, Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Jeff Yang, Karate Kid, LL Cool J, martial arts, Obugo Ongiri, RZA, Warrington Hudlin, Wu Tang Clan | 9 Comments