Aiya! Do you wanna learn more about the kung fu film genre? Come listen. While I dive into the history of the genre! I focus on Hong Kong films from the 1970’s -1990’s. I’ll share movies you should watch, people you need to know about and more!
Kung Fu meets Japanese Sci Fi! If ya like things like Karen Rider, Ultraman, Super Sentai, Super Inframan (1973) is for you! It’s a cult classic you don’t wanna miss!
18 Apr 2023
Five Venoms_Our favorite Super Villains!
I talk Five Venoms! Shaw Bros. Classic from 1978! Directed by Chang Cheh. Follow me on Tik Tok for video content! @kungfufilmgeek
8 Apr 2023
06. Hard Boiled & Gun Fu Madness
Do you love the gunplay from The John Wick series? The kung fu sub genre of “bullet ballet/gun fu” started with director John Woo and “Hard Boiled” (1992) is his action fever dream of taking a genre he kicked off to a height no one could match.
1 Apr 2023
05. Mismatched Couples/ Donnie Yen, Kung Fu & Break dancing?
Donnie Yen in his 2nd starring role is a break dancing, kung fu romantic comedy. Here are some movies you should check out if you want to start in before watching Mismatched Couples. Once upon a time in china 2
Wing Chun
Iron Monkey
SPL
Flashpoint
29 Mar 2023
04. My Lucky Stars & The Modern Kung Fu Comedy
Sammo Hung (action director/producer/actor/) directed and his stunt team also provided all the action! This is a CLASSIC! This movie was a big part of the “Lucky Stars” series of movies. Other Movies to Check out-Winners and Sinners, Twinkle , Twinkle Lucky Star and Lucky Stars Go Places.
20 Mar 2023
03. Horror, Kung Fu, Comedy, oh my!_Mr. Vampire
03. Mr. Vampire is the movie you should see to start your journey on learning more about the kung fu action comedy!
12 Mar 2023
02. Yes, Madam! / Michelle Yeoh Breaks Out.
Did you just watch Everything Everywhere All at Once and wanted to know more about Michelle Yeoh? I’ll tell you all about her break out movie!
11 Mar 2023
01. Where do you start? 1985.
Let’s talk about where you start when you watch kung fu films. Here’s the best place to start-1985. These 5 are the perfect place to start. 1. Police Story 2. Yes, Madam 3. Mr. Vampire. 4. My Lucky Stars 5. Heart of the Dragon.
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