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The star director's lethal kicks land, though other elements are variably accurate, in a brilliant reimagining of '70s blaxploitation clichés, which benefits from the comedic chops of his partner Method Man. Michael Jai White has participated in numerous film and television projects over the past 35 years or so. But probably the most beloved by his fans is "Black Dynamite," the 2009 parody of '70s blaxploitation films that he conceived, co-wrote, and starred in. That it remains a favorite is also evident in "Trouble Man," which isn't a parody but a relatively serious reinterpretation of the classic genre's conventions, with White (also currently a director) as the super-cool hero who constantly defeats bad guys through martial arts and gunplay, while simultaneously avoiding the attention of several beautiful women. Director: Michael Jai White Writer: Michael Stradford Stars: Michael Jai White, Method Man, Noah Fleder With no formal connection to ...