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Gordon Liu's iconic roles in kung fu epics showcase his traditional kung fu styles and choreography. The variety of fight scenes in Legendary Weapons of China makes it a standout film for Liu. Kill Bill Vol. 2 ties back to Liu's previous projects, showcasing his kung fu skills on a larger scale.

Gordon Liu has one of the most impressive filmographies of any kung fu movie star, with multiple iconic titles to his name. A Chinese actor and martial artist, Gordon Liu studied real kung fu from a young age, eventually getting his big break in the film industry thanks to a production company owned by the famous Shaw brothers. While Liu doesn't quite have the same level of acclaim as breakout stars like Jackie Chan or Jet Li, his career spans some standout kung fu epics.

Gordon Liu's movies tend to be period pieces for the most part,...

The 1980s marked a golden era for kung fu movies with iconic actors like Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung redefining the genre. Female action stars like Cynthia Khan challenged gender stereotypes in films like In The Line Of Duty III, showcasing power and skill. From legendary films like Police Story to the classic Wheels On Meals, the 1980s produced a diverse array of kung fu movies that continue to inspire.

Every decade has seen the emergence of remarkable kung fu movies, and the 1980s stand out as a treasure trove of some of the genre's finest. This golden era of Hong Kong cinema showcased several movies featuring legendary actors like Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, and Yuen Biao, who redefined the genre with their innovative stunts, intricate choreography, and unparalleled martial arts skills. Films such as Police Story, Project A, and Wheels on Meals not only entertained audiences with their high-octane action sequences,...

A confession is in order before I begin here. Many years ago, when I was just an apprentice film geek, I spent an age trying to track this down in London’s Chinatown. It had just been released on DVD and had heard people say how it was the greatest martial arts movie ever made. Eventually after haggling for what felt like an eternity with a particular shop keeper (who tried to sell me “Crazy Disciples of the 36th Chamber instead!) I arrived home with a copy. Eagerly, I put it into the DVD player, and then felt a profound sense of disappointment. I really didn’t like it. Now to put it into perspective I hadn’t seen many Shaw Brothers movies at the time and back then wasn’t helped by some screwed up subtitles. Now over 20 years later and having not watched the film since, I return...

Terracotta Streaming – Nobuhiko Obayashi focus

Terracotta is now streaming the Obayashi Anti-War trilogy of films. Casting Blossoms to the Sky, Seven Weeks and Hanagatami offer three different stories from the celebrated director of Hausu.

For fans of Japanese cinema, Terracotta also has a collection of films from Sion Sono, Shinya Tsukamoto and Toshiaki Toyoda.

Check out the growing selection of titles on the Terracotta streaming site; new titles are added regularly.

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Eureka have announced three new kung fu titles on Blu-ray, with a limited first run slipcase edition. The first up is Odd Couple starring Sammo Hung.

Knockabout and the much anticipated release of Dreadnaught starring Yuen Biao and directed by Yuen Woo Ping, are both out in April. All three are available to pre-order from the Terracotta store.

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Before Hugh Jackman's Wolverine takes one last "hurrah" on the big screen next year, check out his collection of Funko Pop! figures, Dorbz, and keychains. Also: cover art and details on the new graphic novel edition of Officer Downe, a look at Jeaux Janovsky's Inktober cartoons, details on the Stern Pinball digital arcade, info on El Rey's "Way of the Turkey" marathon, and two clips from Maker Studios' revamped Polaris YouTube Channel.

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What we lack more and more these days are epic fight scenes in the final part of kung Fu/Martial Art movies. We have seen less and less one on one fight scenes in the final battle over the past 15-20 years, which is a shame but we have seen recently a few flicks bringing that winning formula back.

I want to name a few of my favorite end fight scenes and please feel free to comment below, your favorite fight scenes and maybe they will be added to the future features.

Dragons Forever

1.Dragons Forever (1988)

Cast:Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Benny The Jet, Billy Chow, Philip Ko, Pauline Yeung , Deannie Yip

Fight Choreographer:Sammo Hung and Crew, Jackie Chan and Crew, Corey Yuen

Snake Deadly Act

2.Snake Deadly Act (1980)

Cast:Fung Hak On, Wilson Tong, Ng Kwan Lung, Chan Wai Man, Phillip Ko

Fight Choreographer:...

Hey, New York! You lot are in for a treat this coming weekend with Subway Cinema's Old School Kung Fu Fest hitting the Anthology Film Archives April 18 - 20! Pedicab Driver! 36th Chamber of Shaolin! Canton Viper! Challenge Of The Masters! Dirty Ho! Heroes Of The East! Legendary Weapons Of China! Master of The Flying Guillotine! And an as-yet-unnamed secret screening, all up on the big screen! Check the official website for all the details and to order tickets and check out the official trailer below!...

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Like millions of you around the world, i love Kung Fu movies. It is the only real genre that keeps me going back for more and that is why i will always love Kung Fu movies.

I know many of you have probably seen many of the movies i will post about, but this is also for anyone new to the genre of Kung Fu and even Swordplay and looking for other movies to enjoy. I hope you enjoy the movies i have listed and please feel free to comment about any of the movies.

The Skyhawk (1974)

Studio: Golden Harvest

Director: Jeong Chang Hwa

Cast: Kwan Tak Hing, Sammo Hung, Carter Wong, Wang In Sik, Nora Miao

Action Director(s): Sammo Hung

 

Legendary Weapons of China (1982)

Studio: Shaw Brothers

Director: Lau Kar Leung

Cast: Hsiao Ho, Lau Kar Leung, Kara Hui, Gordon Liu, Lau Kar Wing, Fu Sheng

Action...

With the passing of Lau Kar-leung (the common Cantonese spelling, he was also often credited in Mandarin as Liu Chia-liang), one of the great chapters of Hong Kong cinema comes to a close. Justly famous as martial arts choreographer and action director for many kung fu and wu xia films—the last was Tsui Hark's Seven Swords (2005), in which he also acted—Lau was also one of the outstanding filmmakers of Hong Kong cinema. His most important period was during the final heyday of Shaw Brothers, Asia's biggest studio: In the late 70s and early 80s, before Shaw Bros. closed their doors, Lau proved himself the biggest proponent of the martial arts tradition in Hong Kong cinema, as well as its chief modernizing force, hiding sublime layers beneath ultra-robust exterior appearance. (Fittingly, in 2003 he also directed the studio's comeback movie, more or less coinciding with the inauguration of belated...

5.Corey Yuen

Other names: 元奎

Yuan Kui

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Cory Yuen

Don Yuen

Yuen Fooi

Nationality: Hong Kong

Workplace: France, Hong Kong, USA

Cory Yuen as been choreographing movies since 1973, is first movie was Chinese Hercules, starring Bolo Yeung. He was a member of the Peking Opera Schools and one of the Seven Little Fortunes. In July 1981, Yuen made his Hong Kong directorial debut in 1982 film Ninja in the Dragon’s Den, along with Hiroyuki Sanada, Conan Lee and Hwang Jang Lee. In June 1985, Yuen made his American directorial debut in 1986 film No Retreat, No Surrender, which marked the film debut of Belgium martial artist actor Jean-Claude Van Damme.

n 1993, he began an alliance and good friendship with action star Jet Li. He directed several of Li’s films, beginning with Fong Sai-yuk and Fong Sai-yuk II, and continuing through The Bodyguard from Beijing, The New Legend of Shaolin and My Father Is a Hero,...

Ching Siu Tung and Tsui Hark’s 1987 immortal classic of Hong Kong cinema “A Chinese Ghost Story” returns to screens in a new version with “Ip Man” series director Wilson Yip at the helm. Wisely, although a remake, the film makes an effort to do something a little different with the original Liaozhai source material, staying true to its themes whilst taking a different approach to its characters and their relationships. Unsurprisingly, the highly anticipated film was a major blockbuster release, boasting extensive special effects work from a top Korean team, and an all star cast headed by popular leading man Louis Koo (“Don’t go Breaking my Heart”), Liu Yifei, (“The Forbidden Kingdom”) and Yu Shaoqun, (“Shaolin”), with support from veteran Kara Hui (who featured in many Shaw Brothers hits such as “Legendary Weapons of China”), Fan Siu Wong (“Ip Man”), and, most excitingly, old school Hong Kong genre...