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- Andrew Hernandez on A Legend (2024) ReviewYou really tortured yourself with Chan’s recent shit-fests. Give yourself a C…
- Andrew Hernandez on Panda Plan (2024) ReviewThat’s funny.
- Kevin on A Legend (2024) ReviewThis movie was his biggest flopped in china like Donnie Yen with Come Back Ho…
- Paul Bramhall on Panda Plan (2024) ReviewMild objection, it'd only be clickbait if we used the score in any social med…
- paul taggart on Panda Plan (2024) Review99% of jackie chan movies are ruined by his comedic gurning, with or without…
- Ulric on Two branches. One tree. Watch the Trailer for Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieI will agree with you. I hope it hints my theory but also even if it doesn't…
- Andrew Hernandez on Panda Plan (2024) ReviewWatch the potty mouth.
- Ska Martes on Panda Plan (2024) ReviewWatched this on iqiyi....while not offensively bad, its kinda cringe and a ve…
- Andrew Hernandez on Black Cat II: The Assassination of Boris Yeltsin (1992) ReviewThis is the most positive review of Black Cat II that I’ve read. Most other r…
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- Typo on Panda to go? Jackie Chan’s action-comedy ‘Panda Plan’ hits Blu-ray on February 18th from Well Go USA"and these companies are always fighting over who gets them first" So Well Go…
- Typo on Deal on Fire! The Shadow Boxing | Blu-ray | Only $18.99 – Expires soon!Pretty disappointing movie. Very bad script. The "first one", very different,…
- JJ Bona on Details for the 4K Ultra HD SteelBook editions for Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill Vol 1-2’, ‘Jackie Brown’ and ‘Reservoir Dogs’I will keep that in mind next time I watch it.
- NickGP on Details for the 4K Ultra HD SteelBook editions for Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill Vol 1-2’, ‘Jackie Brown’ and ‘Reservoir Dogs’Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is somehow better than Ingenious Basterds. It d…
- Ska Martes on Daisy Ridley is no ordinary window cleaner in the Trailer for the Die Hard-esque ‘Cleaner’ also starring Clive OwenNot surprising given the current culture wars climate.....women kicking ass i…
- Ska Martes on It’s a miracle! Here’s the details for 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpieceWhile Croydon is a dystopian hellhole where NOT getting shanked by a roadman…
- Scott Robinson on It’s a miracle! Here’s the details for 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpieceI stand behind you. Bring Bey back. The entire public is sick of of the avera…
- CJ on It’s a miracle! Here’s the details for 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpieceI'll be that guy and say that I hope that future editions may re-instate the…
- Andrew Hernandez on Two branches. One tree. Watch the Trailer for Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieThey did a good job with the trailer. It looks like they have an actual story…
- Andrew Hernandez on Daisy Ridley is no ordinary window cleaner in the Trailer for the Die Hard-esque ‘Cleaner’ also starring Clive OwenPeople seem to really hate women starring in action films more than they did…
- Andrew Hernandez on The prosecution rests its case! Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller hits U.S. Theaters on January 10th from Well Go USAThe Washington DC area didn’t get Striking Rescue or 100 Yards, so I hope The…
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- JJ Bona on The Shaw Brothers logo is missing from these Eureka, Arrow, Shout and Vinegar Syndrome releases – Intentional or Error?To answer your guys' question, an "inside source" has revealed there are no f…
- Andrew Hernandez on The Shaw Brothers logo is missing from these Eureka, Arrow, Shout and Vinegar Syndrome releases – Intentional or Error?I wonder if there’s some legal issue with using the logo even though the word…
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Category Archives: Shaw Brothers
Swift Knight, The (1971) Review
Director: Jeong Chang Hwa Producer: Runme Shaw Cast: Lo Lieh, Yau Lung, Chan Shen, Wong Hap, Margaret Hsing Hui, Chin Han, Fang Mien, Chai No, Tung Lam, Wong Chung Shun, Fan Mei Sheng, Hsu Yu, Mama Hung, Lau Kar Wing, Lee Pang Fei, Ou-Yang Sha Fei, Shum Lo Running Time: 81 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre Up to his much lamented death in 2002 from heart failure, former stalwart, international cult … Continue reading
Mercenaries from Hong Kong (1982) Review
Director: Wong Jing Cast: Ti Lung, Chan Wai Man, Candice Yu On On, Nat Chan Pak Cheung, Lo Lieh, Ngaai Fei, Philip Ko Fei, Wong Yu, Johnny Wang, Yuen Wah, Lee Hoi San, Aai Dung Gwa, Cheng Miu, Cheung Gwok Wa, To Wai Wo Running Time: 90 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre Known for his affable personality as well as an eccentric reputation for having “fingers in many pies” pursuits, Wong … Continue reading
Boxer from the Temple, The (1979) Review
Director: John Lo Mar Cast: Ng Yuen Jun, Kwan Feng, Wong Mei Mei, Lau Fong Sai, Wang Sha, Lam Fai Wong, Lau Hok Nin, Keung Hon, Cheng Miu, Chiang Cheng, Baan Yun Sang, Chan Fai Kei, Cheung Hei, Chin Siu Ho, Chow Gam Kong, Chui Fat Running Time: 92 min. By Martin Sandison Being the two main choreographers of the classic Shaw Brothers output, Lau Kar Leung and Tang Chia’s … Continue reading
Asia-Pol | aka Asiapol Secret Service (1967) Review
AKA: Asiapol Director: Ma Chi Ho Writer: Gan Yamazaki Producer: Kenzo Asada, Run Run Shaw Cast: Jimmy Wang Yu, Ryoriko Asaoka, Wong Hap, Cheung Pooi Saan, Yuen Sam, Jo Shishido, Takashina Kaku, Chan Sing, Gam Tin Chue Running Time: 97 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre When Sean Connery announced of his unexpected departure from the James Bond franchise in early ’67, and that You Only Live Twice would be his final … Continue reading
From Vegas to Macau II (2015) Review
AKA: The Man from Macau II Director: Wong Jing Co-director: Aman Chang Cast: Chow Yun-fat, Nick Cheung, Carina Lau, Shawn Yue, Angela Wang, Michelle Hu, David Chiang, Kimmy Tong, Philip Keung, Wu Yue, Jin Qiaoqiao, Kenny Wong, Derek Tsang, Connie Man, Rebecca Zhu Running Time: 110 min. By Paul Bramhall The 2014 Lunar New Year movie From Vegas to Macau was far from perfect. It featured a droll performance by … Continue reading
Heroic Ones, The (1970) Review
AKA: Shaolin Masters Director: Chang Cheh Writer: Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang Producer: Run Run Shaw Cast: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Chan Chuen, Lily Li Li Li, Chan Sing, Bolo Yeung, Ku Feng, Chin Han, Wang Chung, James Nam Gung Fan, Chan Feng Chen, Cheng Hong Yip Running Time: 121 min. By JJ Hatfield In a time when warring factions fought for a divided China, a powerful Mongol warlord and his … Continue reading
Killer Constable | aka Lightning Kung Fu (1980) Review
AKA: Karate Exterminators Director: Kuei Chih-Hung Cast: Chen Kuan Tai, Gam Biu, Ha Ping, Keung Hon, Kong Do, Ku Feng, Kwan Yung Moon, Lam Wai, Lee Chun Hwa, Jason Pai Piao, Walter Tso, Dick Wei, Yuen Wah Running Time: 92 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre Released in the closing years of the Shaw Brothers reign, Kuen Chia Hung’s arresting socio-politically charged actioner confidently reintroduced the interesting, if not debatable, abstraction of … Continue reading
My Rebellious Son (1982) Review
Director: Sun Chung Cast: Alexander Fu Sheng, Ku Feng, Cecilia Wong Hang Sau, Michael Chan Wai Man, John Ladalski, Johnny Wang Lung Wei, Ngaai Fei, Tang Ching, Walter Tso Tat Wah, Tin Ching, Yuen Bun, Yuen Wah Running Time: 93 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre It’s difficult to embrace that it has been well over three decades since box office idol Alexander Fu Sheng’s tragic death. In just ten years, this … Continue reading
Pirate, The (1974) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Co-Directors: Pao Hsueh Lieh, Wu Ma Writer: Ni Kuang Producer: Runme Shaw Cast: Ti Lung, David Chiang, Fan Mei Sheng, Bruce Tong, Yuen Man Tzu, Dean Shek, Tin Ching, Lau Gong, Wu Chih Ching, Yue Fung, Alan Chan Kwok Kuen, Chan Dik Hak Running Time: 96 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre Although Chang Cheh will be fondly remembered for his long association with the Shaw Brothers, there was … Continue reading
Shaolin Mantis | aka Deadly Mantis (1978) Review
Director: Lau Kar Leung Cast: David Chiang, Cecilia Wong, Lily Li Li Li, Lau Kar Wing, Wai Wang, Wilson Tong, John Cheung, Wong Ching Ho, Cheng Miu, Norman Chu, Gordon Liu, Meng Hoi, Lee Hoi San Running Time: 96 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre Throughout their careers as movie producers, the Shaw brothers were always confidently direct (especially the late Sir Run Run) when conveying their production targets: diversity was, naturally, … Continue reading
Legend of the Bat | aka Clans of Intrigue 2 (1978) Review
Director: Chor Yuen Writer: Chor Yuen Producer: Mona Fong Yat Wah, Yueh Hua, Cheng Li, Candice Yu On On, Derek Yee, Wang Chung, Cast: Ti Lung, Ling Yun, Cheng Miu, Yuen Wah, Norman Chu Running Time: 101 min. By JJ Hatfield This breathtakingly beautiful film is a rather unusual mix of martial arts, sword fighting, mystery and intrigue from the Shaw Brothers. Set in the Martial World, two longtime friends … Continue reading
Five Shaolin Masters | aka 5 Masters of Death (1974) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Writer: Ni Kuang Cast: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Chi Kuan Chun, Meng Fei, Leung Kar Yan, Fung Hak On, Kong Do, Choi Wang, Johnny Wang, Chan Dik Hak, Chan Sam Lam, Chen Chin, Cheung Yee Kwai, Chik Ngai Hung, Chui Chung, Chui Fat, Dang Tak Cheung Running Time: 105 min. By HKFanatic Most action films, even martial arts ones, are scenes of dialogue interrupted … Continue reading
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