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A24 and Michaela Coel remaking Jean-Claude Van Damme's "Bloodsport"

Boing Boing·Rob Beschizza·about 2 months ago
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In 1988, Bloodsport was the quintessential Cannon Group VHS blockbuster, costing nothing to make and raking in $50m "despite" negative reviews. It made Jean-Claude Van Damme a star, is notable for being a perfectly-formed, perfectly mindless video game on celluloid, and is credited for bringing the martial arts genre back to the big screen. A remake is now on the way , but it's who is remaking it that's fascinating: arthouse production studio A24 and Michaela Coel, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and creator of the acclaimed drama I May Destroy You . "I have long been in awe of fighters, and astounded by the discipline, intensity and isolation the sport demands of them," Coel said. "I am excited to explore this world, especially so with A24 as my collaborators. LET'S FUCKING GO." The original was directed by Newt Arnold and based on the yarns of undistinguished U.S.…

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