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The sequel to the 2014 film John Wick came out the weekend before Valentines Day. If you have seen the first film, you know that there is likely some purposeful irony in releasing it that weekend. Wick is a man of focus and sheer will, or so the characters in both films keep saying and this sequel gives fans more of the same in the second chapter of the story of Mr. Wick. Reeves returns as the brooding hitman of the underworld that has a code of honor, John Wick. It has been an ongoing theme since the first film that Wick has wanted out of the life since he found there could be a peaceful life with a woman he loved. However, he keeps getting pulled back in no matter how often he tries to bury his past behind him. The action is on par with the first film as well as the theme of the story fo trying to retire. This new film shows us more of the underworld and the mysterious Continental Hotel that the assassins in Wick's world respect as their own private government. Ian McShan...

I'm looking forward to some new martial arts flicks in the theater  If any film genre has been neglected lately in my opinion it is the Martial Arts genre.  I know it was it's biggest in the 70's and 80's but you really don't see them released as often as back then.  I never saw the RZA's film The Man with the Iron Fists but I always appreciate when Hollywood releases a new film that can fit that genre.  I also like that they have been more open to releasing some from over seas when they are epic enough such as Jet Li's Hero .      When they put their money and talent into something for that genre I always appreciate the effort even though the films may suck.  That being said, I've been keeping an eye on two films being released soon that fit the bill.  Only God Forgives stars Ryan Gosling and pairs him with Drive director again who wrote the film, it looks like a gritty revenge film that takes place in Bangkok.  Revenge i...