One of the most expensive Hong Kong movies ever made (Hk$350 million or 41 million euros), “The Goldfinger” also brings together Felix Chong, Tony Leung and Andy Lau after “Infernal Affairs”, where the first co-wrote. Set in the 80s, the script is based on the story of Carrian Group, a Hong Kong corporation which rose rapidly before collapsing shortly afterwards due to a corruption scandal.
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The movie actually starts with Henry Ching's arrest, who is based on Carrian Group founder George Tan, Lau Kai-yuen, principal investigator of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac). A bit later, the timeline changes to the mid-70s, with Henry Ching arriving in Hong Kong and trying to get a job as an engineer. Considering the place is filled with people of the particular profession, he has no luck. Although so it seems, since he is eventually employed by K.
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The movie actually starts with Henry Ching's arrest, who is based on Carrian Group founder George Tan, Lau Kai-yuen, principal investigator of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac). A bit later, the timeline changes to the mid-70s, with Henry Ching arriving in Hong Kong and trying to get a job as an engineer. Considering the place is filled with people of the particular profession, he has no luck. Although so it seems, since he is eventually employed by K.
- 4/28/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Jackie Chan is recognized for his slapstick acrobatic fighting style, innovative stunts which he is known to perform on his own, and comic timing. The actor is one of the most influential action stars who’s had a global presence in both Eastern and Western industries. Without a doubt, the influence the actor has had over the years on pop culture is very hard to match and he is known to be the most recognized star in the world.
The actor who has appeared in near about 150 movies in his career has a reputation for performing his stunts with a lot of preparation but injuries are inevitable. Jackie Chan has managed to not only survive but also thrive after taking tons of knocks, which could probably knock down an average person easily. Jackie Chan’s injuries have outdone Sylvester Stallone’s injuries; who is also regarded as one of the...
The actor who has appeared in near about 150 movies in his career has a reputation for performing his stunts with a lot of preparation but injuries are inevitable. Jackie Chan has managed to not only survive but also thrive after taking tons of knocks, which could probably knock down an average person easily. Jackie Chan’s injuries have outdone Sylvester Stallone’s injuries; who is also regarded as one of the...
- 3/4/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
One of Jackie Chan’s action masterpieces is 1983’s Project A. The film brought Chan together with his brothers from the China Drama Academy, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao. Project A features Chan’s signature action with the famous set pieces that have been inspired by such classic silent-era performers as Harold Lloyd and Charlie Chaplin. Now, the home video distribution company 88 Films, which has released remastered Chan movies like Dragons Forever and the Police Story movies, will now be releasing Project A and Project A – Part II on 4K Blu-ray. Blu-ray.com has announced that the set will be available on April 23, 2024.
Special Features and Technical Specs include:
Dolby Vision/Hdr Presentation Of The Hong Kong Cut (106 min) Dolby Vision/Hdr Presentation Of The Taiwan Cut (115 min) Cantonese Dolby Atmos Track and Cantonese 1.0 and with newly translated subtitles + English Dub New Interview with Stuntman Mars (2024) Interview with Jackie...
Special Features and Technical Specs include:
Dolby Vision/Hdr Presentation Of The Hong Kong Cut (106 min) Dolby Vision/Hdr Presentation Of The Taiwan Cut (115 min) Cantonese Dolby Atmos Track and Cantonese 1.0 and with newly translated subtitles + English Dub New Interview with Stuntman Mars (2024) Interview with Jackie...
- 12/20/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Call it the Karate Kid Cinematic Universe.
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, both of whom starred in Karate Kid movies decades apart, are set to reprise their popular characters in Sony Pictures’ latest installment of the iconic coming-of-age martial arts franchise.
Jonathan Entwistle, best known for his well-regarded and award-winning teen television dramas I’m Not Okay with This and The End of the F***ing World, is directing the untitled feature that the studio is positioning as the fusing and continuing the mythology of the original franchise.
A global search for a Chinese actor to play the erstwhile title character launched today, with the Chan and Macchio kicking things off with an introductory video, seen below.
Rob Lieber, whose credits include Sony’s Peter Rabbit and Disney’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day, wrote the script. The plot line is hiding in the back of the dojo.
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, both of whom starred in Karate Kid movies decades apart, are set to reprise their popular characters in Sony Pictures’ latest installment of the iconic coming-of-age martial arts franchise.
Jonathan Entwistle, best known for his well-regarded and award-winning teen television dramas I’m Not Okay with This and The End of the F***ing World, is directing the untitled feature that the studio is positioning as the fusing and continuing the mythology of the original franchise.
A global search for a Chinese actor to play the erstwhile title character launched today, with the Chan and Macchio kicking things off with an introductory video, seen below.
Rob Lieber, whose credits include Sony’s Peter Rabbit and Disney’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day, wrote the script. The plot line is hiding in the back of the dojo.
- 11/21/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
By 1982, the martial arts movie in its traditional guise was starting to flounder. The era of the Kung Fu comedy was starting to fade, and the era of Jackie Chan was just starting to hit full gear as “Project A” was to come the next year and the modern action movie would begin to form. “The Postman Strikes Back” consequently falls somewhere in between and as it receives a fresh Blu-ray release from 88 Films, it’s time to step back and revisit a movie that probably deserves a bigger audience.
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Errand Horse (Leung Kar-yan) is a postman delivering mail to remote villages. With the impending railway, on the way his work will be obsolete. A chance encounter with a young thief (Yuen Yat Chor) leads to a meeting with Hsu (Eddie Ko), an official who has an offer...
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Errand Horse (Leung Kar-yan) is a postman delivering mail to remote villages. With the impending railway, on the way his work will be obsolete. A chance encounter with a young thief (Yuen Yat Chor) leads to a meeting with Hsu (Eddie Ko), an official who has an offer...
- 9/21/2023
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
Jackie Chan is about to get a major new collection from Criterion, with the prestige label announcing a new set called Jackie Chan: Emergence of a Superstar. The set will contain a few of Chan’s early classics, including Fearless Hyena (and its sequel) and The Young Master, as well as a later film, My Lucky Stars, and a pair of his earliest vehicles, Half a Loaf of Kung Fu and Spiritual Kung Fu. Fans of Chan’s may be scratching their heads at a few of the titles, as outside of Young Master and Fearless Hyena, none of the films included in the set are considered his best work.
It seems like rights issues are keeping legit early classics like Drunken Master off the set, with the most puzzling choice being to include Fearless Hyena 2, which is really little more than a curiosity for fans. Chan notoriously quit...
It seems like rights issues are keeping legit early classics like Drunken Master off the set, with the most puzzling choice being to include Fearless Hyena 2, which is really little more than a curiosity for fans. Chan notoriously quit...
- 8/15/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
In May, Paramount+ is will be the streaming home for a host of new titles, including the well-timed documentary “King Charles: The Boy Who Walked Alone.” Utilizing original footage and interviews with staffers and friends, this CBS News film provides an insider’s look at England’s newest ruler. Bullied by his father and the child of an unemotional mother, Charles grew up isolated from his parents, the product of, in the words of one friend, “a spectacularly dysfunctional family.” A behind-the-scenes look at his marriage to Princess Diana and his future as the British sovereign are explored on May 2, just days before his official coronation.
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From the king of England to the star of “Tulsa King,” Paramount+ is debuting a new reality next month focusing on the family of actor, writer, and producer Sylvester Stallone. Premiering on May...
Check out the “King Charles: The Boy Who Walked Alone” trailer:
From the king of England to the star of “Tulsa King,” Paramount+ is debuting a new reality next month focusing on the family of actor, writer, and producer Sylvester Stallone. Premiering on May...
- 4/28/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
When "John Wick" dropkicked its way into theaters in 2014, it raised the bar on U.S. action films but didn't quite feel like a total game changer at the time. Keanu Reeves as the sympathetic rogue assassin was undeniably cool and relatable without reaching instant icon status. The gun-fu interplay felt fresh and exciting with clear influences from Hong Kong cinema that most audiences were already at least somewhat familiar with. Director John Woo, for example, imported his unique blend of action and artistry with the shoot 'em up classics "The Killer" and "Hardboiled," introducing international audiences to a rebirth of cool in hitman movies that also had a soul.
Fast forward to "John Wick: Chapter 4." Reeves, director Chad Stahelski and the entire creative and technical teams have taken all of their influences from some of the greatest choreographers and martial artists to truly transcend the action genre. At nearly three hours long,...
Fast forward to "John Wick: Chapter 4." Reeves, director Chad Stahelski and the entire creative and technical teams have taken all of their influences from some of the greatest choreographers and martial artists to truly transcend the action genre. At nearly three hours long,...
- 3/21/2023
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
By the early to mid 1980s, Jackie Chan had been a megastar in Asia for a few years, since the roaring success of Drunken Master. With The Young Master, Dragon Lord and Project A he had established himself as a director. What eluded him was global success. His first American film, Battle Creek Brawl hadn’t allowed him much control, and was a flop. The Cannonball Run did business, but he was hardly the star, and The Protector miscast him in a harder edged film, attempting to make him a cop in the Dirty Harry mould. Back home, he reshot much of The Protector, adding a new subplot and expanding the action for the Hong Kong cut, but he still wanted to make a contemporary cop movie that was also a true Jackie Chan film.
The Films Police Story (1985)
Dir: Jackie Chan
If his career so far had found Jackie...
The Films Police Story (1985)
Dir: Jackie Chan
If his career so far had found Jackie...
- 9/20/2022
- by Sam Inglis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Stuntman J.J. Perry, director of Day Shift, joins hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante to discuss his favorite action flicks.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
You Only Live Twice (1967) – Dana Gould’s trailer commentary
From Russia With Love (1963) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
Day Shift (2022)
Big Trouble In Little China (1986) – Mike Mendez’s trailer commentary
The Lost Boys (1987) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
Fright Night (1986) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
The Evil Dead (1983) – Fede Alvarez’s trailer commentary
Zombieland (2009)
Traffic (2000)
Spectral (2016)
Spectre (2015)
The Exorcist (1973) – Oren Peli’s trailer commentary
Enter The Dragon (1973) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary
The Way of the Dragon a.k.a. Return of the Dragon (1972) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary
Rocky (1976)
Rocky II (1979)
Rocky III (1982)
Rocky IV (1985)
Rocky V (1990)
Creed (2015)
Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006)
The Tournament (2009)
The Shepherd: Border Patrol (2008)
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
F9: The Fast Saga (2021)
Samaritan (2022)
Safe (2012)
Warrior...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
You Only Live Twice (1967) – Dana Gould’s trailer commentary
From Russia With Love (1963) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
Day Shift (2022)
Big Trouble In Little China (1986) – Mike Mendez’s trailer commentary
The Lost Boys (1987) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
Fright Night (1986) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
The Evil Dead (1983) – Fede Alvarez’s trailer commentary
Zombieland (2009)
Traffic (2000)
Spectral (2016)
Spectre (2015)
The Exorcist (1973) – Oren Peli’s trailer commentary
Enter The Dragon (1973) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary
The Way of the Dragon a.k.a. Return of the Dragon (1972) – Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary
Rocky (1976)
Rocky II (1979)
Rocky III (1982)
Rocky IV (1985)
Rocky V (1990)
Creed (2015)
Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006)
The Tournament (2009)
The Shepherd: Border Patrol (2008)
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
F9: The Fast Saga (2021)
Samaritan (2022)
Safe (2012)
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- 8/9/2022
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Fox’s free streaming service, Tubi, offers over 30,000 movies and TV shows from nearly every major studio and is available on over 25 devices including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Comcast Xfinity, and more. The service offers free movies to residents of Canada and the USA with intermittent commercials when streaming content.
With a huge collection of foreign-language film Tubi has plenty to offer for those who want watch a movie in honor of the Lunar New Year. You can browse the their collection of foreign titles over at Tubi.tv. We have highlighted a few titles currently available below.
Ip Man: The Final Fight (2013) by Herman Yau
“Ip Man : The Final Fight” is a kung-fu melodrama following Ip Man’s move to Hong Kong in 1949. The story is told in a series of vignettes, sketching out incidents and dramas of Ip Man’s time in Hong Kong, entwined with the stories of his students.
With a huge collection of foreign-language film Tubi has plenty to offer for those who want watch a movie in honor of the Lunar New Year. You can browse the their collection of foreign titles over at Tubi.tv. We have highlighted a few titles currently available below.
Ip Man: The Final Fight (2013) by Herman Yau
“Ip Man : The Final Fight” is a kung-fu melodrama following Ip Man’s move to Hong Kong in 1949. The story is told in a series of vignettes, sketching out incidents and dramas of Ip Man’s time in Hong Kong, entwined with the stories of his students.
- 2/11/2021
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Kungfu master, cross-cultural comedian, prolific film director; pop star, multi-millionaire, Ccp conspirator, global philanthropist. No one wears as many hats as Hong Kong-born Jackie Chan, the Peking Opera fallout turned into a more affable Bruce Lee. In short, Chan is an icon in both Asian and international cinema.
So we at Amp take our hats off to Chan’s 50+ year and 100+ movies career with our newest list, honing in on what he’s best known for: his movies. Some star, some are directed by, but all include the Hong Kong-born superstar. Watch this kick-ass stunt double rise the ranks to become the legend he has become today.
1. Spiritual Kung Fu
Yes, it is kind of strange that this one is here, since there are definitely many better movies in Jackie Chan’s filmography. However, somewhere among the Shaolin monks, the book with the ultimate style of kung fu, and the...
So we at Amp take our hats off to Chan’s 50+ year and 100+ movies career with our newest list, honing in on what he’s best known for: his movies. Some star, some are directed by, but all include the Hong Kong-born superstar. Watch this kick-ass stunt double rise the ranks to become the legend he has become today.
1. Spiritual Kung Fu
Yes, it is kind of strange that this one is here, since there are definitely many better movies in Jackie Chan’s filmography. However, somewhere among the Shaolin monks, the book with the ultimate style of kung fu, and the...
- 5/13/2020
- by AMP Group
- AsianMoviePulse
Synopsis
One of the most important cinematic achievements in Hong Kong cinema, Tsui Hark’s “Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain” birthed the modern-day special effects industry in Hong Kong, and influenced filmmakers around the world, including John Carpenter (who credited the film as the inspiration for “Big Trouble in Little China”).
Featuring an all-star cast led by Yuen Biao as young soldier Dik Ming-kei, currently caught in a war between two rival armies during Tang Dynasty. Taking sanctuary in a cave within the ominous Zu Mountain, he becomes entangled in a battle with supernatural forces beyond his comprehension.
Featuring breath-taking art design, stunning cinematography, and groundbreaking special effects, Eureka Classics is extremely proud to present “Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain” from a brand new 2K restoration making its worldwide debut on Blu-ray.
Special Features
Limited Edition O-card with new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 units]
Limited Edition...
One of the most important cinematic achievements in Hong Kong cinema, Tsui Hark’s “Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain” birthed the modern-day special effects industry in Hong Kong, and influenced filmmakers around the world, including John Carpenter (who credited the film as the inspiration for “Big Trouble in Little China”).
Featuring an all-star cast led by Yuen Biao as young soldier Dik Ming-kei, currently caught in a war between two rival armies during Tang Dynasty. Taking sanctuary in a cave within the ominous Zu Mountain, he becomes entangled in a battle with supernatural forces beyond his comprehension.
Featuring breath-taking art design, stunning cinematography, and groundbreaking special effects, Eureka Classics is extremely proud to present “Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain” from a brand new 2K restoration making its worldwide debut on Blu-ray.
Special Features
Limited Edition O-card with new artwork by Darren Wheeling [2000 units]
Limited Edition...
- 3/6/2020
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Matthew Byrd Feb 12, 2020
Project A is being developed by the League of Legends team, but details confirm it actually resembles another game...
League of Legends developer Riot Games is working on a new online Fps currently known as Project A.
Early details of the game as shared by Riot and a Counter-Strike commentator known as HenryG suggest that Project A will be a team-based shooter that relies heavily on tactical gameplay. The basic premise sees two teams of five compete in round-based matches that seemingly requires one team to secure 12 rounds before being named the winner. Of course, details such as that are subject to change over the course of development.
What's fascinating at this early stage of the game's development is how closely the project seemingly resembles Valve's Counter-Strike. For instance, an early demoed game mode featured attacking and defending teams competing over two bomb sites, which is...
Project A is being developed by the League of Legends team, but details confirm it actually resembles another game...
League of Legends developer Riot Games is working on a new online Fps currently known as Project A.
Early details of the game as shared by Riot and a Counter-Strike commentator known as HenryG suggest that Project A will be a team-based shooter that relies heavily on tactical gameplay. The basic premise sees two teams of five compete in round-based matches that seemingly requires one team to secure 12 rounds before being named the winner. Of course, details such as that are subject to change over the course of development.
What's fascinating at this early stage of the game's development is how closely the project seemingly resembles Valve's Counter-Strike. For instance, an early demoed game mode featured attacking and defending teams competing over two bomb sites, which is...
- 10/16/2019
- Den of Geek
After decades lost in the darkest corners of video distribution, on samizdat VHS tapes haphazardly dubbed and cropped, or edited by companies like Miramax and even less reputable organizations, the 21st century has been pretty good for the classics of Chinese-language cinema. At least, for those films in the kung fu genre, kickstarted by Celestial Pictures remastering and restoring the original audio of much of the 60s and 70s Shaw Brothers library in the early 2000s. This has led in turn to a growing recognition in the West of the work of directors like Lau Kar-leung and Chang Cheh, thanks to quality releases through imprints like the Weinsteins' sadly defunct Dragon Dynasty label. Recently the U.K. company Eureka Video has picked up where they left off, releasing restored version of 80s and 90s classics like the Police Story (1985), Project A (1983) and Once Upon a Time in China (1991–7) movies,...
- 4/4/2019
- MUBI
“How’s business? Is it any good.”
“No, it’s worse than ever.”
After having worked together on films like “Winners and Sinners” and “Project A” (both in 1983) Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao and Sammo Hung would team up again for “Wheels on Meals”. All three of them had reached a peak in their careers and the success which would follow the release of “Wheels on Meals” confirmed the great chemistry between the three actors, but also the potential in the unique blend of martial arts and comedy.
However, by the time Sammo Hung was planning the film, he had to take into account the popularity of himself as well as Chan’s and Biao’s. According to the audio commentary, shooting in China had become somewhat impossible because of that, while the chance of receiving a permit to shoot was another obstacle for the production. Even though he neither spoke English or Spanish very well,...
“No, it’s worse than ever.”
After having worked together on films like “Winners and Sinners” and “Project A” (both in 1983) Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao and Sammo Hung would team up again for “Wheels on Meals”. All three of them had reached a peak in their careers and the success which would follow the release of “Wheels on Meals” confirmed the great chemistry between the three actors, but also the potential in the unique blend of martial arts and comedy.
However, by the time Sammo Hung was planning the film, he had to take into account the popularity of himself as well as Chan’s and Biao’s. According to the audio commentary, shooting in China had become somewhat impossible because of that, while the chance of receiving a permit to shoot was another obstacle for the production. Even though he neither spoke English or Spanish very well,...
- 3/20/2019
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Asian films are among the best critically acclaimed movies on IMDb. Some of them are more than just good films, however.
Some movies made by Asian directors made a lasting impact on the world of cinema as well as on global culture as a whole. This a list of these kinds of movies.
Honorary reference
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Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai and Ishiro Honda’s Godzilla were made in the 50s and don’t make it to the list of the most influential movies of the last 50 years. However, they are on the list of the most influential movies ever, and we can’t but briefly mention them.
These movies have shaped some aspects and genres of modern day cinema.
Have you ever seen giant monsters destroying a city? Think Transformers and the like. These only exist because of Godzilla’s imagery.
Seven Samurai created even more of an influence on cinema.
Some movies made by Asian directors made a lasting impact on the world of cinema as well as on global culture as a whole. This a list of these kinds of movies.
Honorary reference
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai and Ishiro Honda’s Godzilla were made in the 50s and don’t make it to the list of the most influential movies of the last 50 years. However, they are on the list of the most influential movies ever, and we can’t but briefly mention them.
These movies have shaped some aspects and genres of modern day cinema.
Have you ever seen giant monsters destroying a city? Think Transformers and the like. These only exist because of Godzilla’s imagery.
Seven Samurai created even more of an influence on cinema.
- 3/1/2019
- by AMP Training
- AsianMoviePulse
Let me start with a very personal note. I must have been around 7 or 8 years old, back at the 80’s, when the clerk of the video store in my neighborhood suggested (to my mother actually) that, instead of cartoons or Greek comedies, I should rent some of Jackie Chan’s films. Well, “Project A” (and “Drunken Master”) did it for me. I dived head on in Asian cinema and never actually emerged. Since then, I must have seen “Project A” dozens of times, and I always find time to revisit it at least once every year. In that regard, I was really happy to learn that Eureka released a 1080p presentation of the film, sourced from brand new 2K restoration. This review is based on this edition.
Dragon Ma is a member of the coast guard in Hong Kong, whose purpose is to neutralize the pirates’ activity in the area,...
Dragon Ma is a member of the coast guard in Hong Kong, whose purpose is to neutralize the pirates’ activity in the area,...
- 10/21/2018
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Collaboration will start with Xing Jian’s Winter After Winter, starring Yan Bingyan.
Beijing-based sales outfit Rediance has reached an agreement with Alibaba Pictures to handle international distribution of new titles produced under its young talent initiative Project A.
The collaboration will start with Xing Jian’s Winter After Winter, starring Yan Bingyan in the story of a family struggling to survive in Northern China during the Japanese occupation in 1945. The film is Xing’s second following Seven Days (2015), which premiered at Montreal World Film Festival.
Rediance will also exclusively handle festivals and international sales for most future Project A titles,...
Beijing-based sales outfit Rediance has reached an agreement with Alibaba Pictures to handle international distribution of new titles produced under its young talent initiative Project A.
The collaboration will start with Xing Jian’s Winter After Winter, starring Yan Bingyan in the story of a family struggling to survive in Northern China during the Japanese occupation in 1945. The film is Xing’s second following Seven Days (2015), which premiered at Montreal World Film Festival.
Rediance will also exclusively handle festivals and international sales for most future Project A titles,...
- 7/28/2018
- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
After a second failed attempt to break into the American market with The Protector (1985), a film in which he repeatedly conflicted with director James Glickenhaus, Jackie Chan returned to Hong Kong determined to top Hollywood. According to Chan, he told Glickenhaus: “You do The Protector and I’ll do Police Story, and I’ll show you what the action movie is all about.” Today, more than 30 years after its release, Police Story remains one of the best-loved and most impressive action films by the most popular action star in the world, and has been given the restoration treatment and Metrograph engagement befitting a true classic, while Glickenhaus is best known for actually writing and directing a movie called McBain.After knocking around Hong Kong for several years as a stuntman and bit player, and a few attempts at becoming a lead in cheap Bruce Lee knock-offs, Jackie Chan finally burst...
- 3/8/2018
- MUBI
In today’s casting roundup, “The Week Of,” an upcoming Netflix feature film under Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions banner, is seeking background actors. There are also opportunities in the Warner Bros. “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” project, a relationship reality project, and a major beer brand photo shoot! Netflix’S “The Week Of” Join the cast of Netflix’s “The Week Of,” an upcoming wedding comedy produced by Adam Sandler. The production is seeking male and female talent aged 8–88 to portray funeral attendees in background roles. Filming is Aug. 15 in Glen Cove, Long Island, NY. Pay is $121 per 10 hours of work, plus overtime. Apply here! “Godzilla: King Of The Monsters” Warner Bros.’s “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” the sequel to 2014’s “Godzilla,” is currently casting actors for background roles. Male and female talent aged 18–50 are sought to portray Marine security. Male talent must be clean shaven with a military-style haircut.
- 8/9/2017
- backstage.com
Craig Lines Aug 2, 2017
The martial arts master Jackie Chan made some amazing movies. We take a look back at the superb Project A series...
It’s a mystery to me why Jackie Chan appears in so few Greatest Director Of All-Time lists. I mean, sure, he’s a household name and any martial arts enthusiast, no matter how deep or casual, will be quick to let you know how good he is at fighting. Yet, outside the genre fandom, he rarely seems to get the respect he deserves as a filmmaker. Perhaps the problem is that two of the most critically dismissed or maligned genres in film are action and comedy, which also happen to be the two things Jackie Chan does best.
See related American Horror Story renewed for seasons 8 and 9 American Horror Story: Roanoke might be its best season yet American Horror Story season 6: Roanoke Chapter 10 Ryan Murphy...
The martial arts master Jackie Chan made some amazing movies. We take a look back at the superb Project A series...
It’s a mystery to me why Jackie Chan appears in so few Greatest Director Of All-Time lists. I mean, sure, he’s a household name and any martial arts enthusiast, no matter how deep or casual, will be quick to let you know how good he is at fighting. Yet, outside the genre fandom, he rarely seems to get the respect he deserves as a filmmaker. Perhaps the problem is that two of the most critically dismissed or maligned genres in film are action and comedy, which also happen to be the two things Jackie Chan does best.
See related American Horror Story renewed for seasons 8 and 9 American Horror Story: Roanoke might be its best season yet American Horror Story season 6: Roanoke Chapter 10 Ryan Murphy...
- 7/27/2017
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Indie-focused company debuts at festival with four films on slate.
Blackfin Productions’ Xie Meng and Wang Zijian have launched a Beijing-based sales company, Rediance, to grow the international market for Chinese independent films.
The new outfit is launching at the Shanghai International Film Festival (Siff) with a debut slate of four projects, including Geng Jun’s Manchurian Tiger, which has been selected for Siff’s film financing platform, Siff Project.
Produced by Blackfin, the film is a dark comedy about a man seeking revenge against people who owe him money. Geng previously directed Free And Easy, which won a...
Blackfin Productions’ Xie Meng and Wang Zijian have launched a Beijing-based sales company, Rediance, to grow the international market for Chinese independent films.
The new outfit is launching at the Shanghai International Film Festival (Siff) with a debut slate of four projects, including Geng Jun’s Manchurian Tiger, which has been selected for Siff’s film financing platform, Siff Project.
Produced by Blackfin, the film is a dark comedy about a man seeking revenge against people who owe him money. Geng previously directed Free And Easy, which won a...
- 6/22/2017
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Keep up with the wild and wooly world of indie film acquisitions with our weekly Rundown of everything that’s been picked up around the globe. Check out last week’s Rundown here.
-Orion Pictures and Samuel Goldwyn Films have acquireed “Youth in Oregon,” directed by Joel David Moore and written by Andrew Eisen. The film stars Frank Langella, Billy Crudup, Christina Applegate, Mary Kay Place, Josh Lucas, Nicola Peltz and Alex Shaffer. “Youth in Oregon” premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and will screen at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January. The movie will be released theatrically and on demand in the U.S. on February 3, 2017.
Per the film’s official synopsis: “When 79-year-old curmudgeon Raymond (Langella) makes arrangements to be euthanized in Oregon, his family refuses to accept his decision. But when another family emergency arises, Raymond’s daughter Kate (Applegate) turns to her husband...
-Orion Pictures and Samuel Goldwyn Films have acquireed “Youth in Oregon,” directed by Joel David Moore and written by Andrew Eisen. The film stars Frank Langella, Billy Crudup, Christina Applegate, Mary Kay Place, Josh Lucas, Nicola Peltz and Alex Shaffer. “Youth in Oregon” premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and will screen at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January. The movie will be released theatrically and on demand in the U.S. on February 3, 2017.
Per the film’s official synopsis: “When 79-year-old curmudgeon Raymond (Langella) makes arrangements to be euthanized in Oregon, his family refuses to accept his decision. But when another family emergency arises, Raymond’s daughter Kate (Applegate) turns to her husband...
- 12/23/2016
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
With a seemingly endless amount of streaming options — not only the titles at our disposal, but services themselves — we’ve taken it upon ourselves to highlight the titles that have recently hit platforms. Every week, one will be able to see the cream of the crop (or perhaps some simply interesting picks) of streaming titles (new and old) across platforms such as Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, and more (note: U.S. only). Check out our rundown for this week’s selections below.
Author: The Jt Leroy Story (Jeff Feuerzeig)
Author: The Jt LeRoy Story relives the literary hoax of the early aughts, the truly weird and out of control tale of Jt LeRoy. An allegedly gender-fluid HIV positive son of a West Virginia truck stop hooker, he rose to the heights of indie stardom befriending the likes of Courtney Love, Shirley Manson, Lou Reed, Michael Pitt, Billy Corgan and filmmakers Gus Van...
Author: The Jt Leroy Story (Jeff Feuerzeig)
Author: The Jt LeRoy Story relives the literary hoax of the early aughts, the truly weird and out of control tale of Jt LeRoy. An allegedly gender-fluid HIV positive son of a West Virginia truck stop hooker, he rose to the heights of indie stardom befriending the likes of Courtney Love, Shirley Manson, Lou Reed, Michael Pitt, Billy Corgan and filmmakers Gus Van...
- 12/9/2016
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
China’s Alibaba Pictures is joining forces with Shanghai Theatre Academy (Sta) and Fosun Group to develop new talent for the film and TV industries.
Alibaba Pictures, Sta and Fosun Group have said that they will jointly invest resources in order “to push forward infrastructure upgrades in terms of nurturing talent in China’s film, television and entertainment industry.”
Sta will contribute its teachers, student body and other educational resources towards the initiative, while Alibaba and Fosun will provide funding and technology.
“Profound innovations will be made on top of the existing schooling model in order to nurture high quality talent in the film and television industry who is adaptable to demand from a globalised market and demand from industry applications,” the parties said in a statement.
Alibaba Pictures launched an initiative called ‘Project A’ in October 2015 to nurture a new generation of film talents across the globe.
Fosun is a Chinese conglomerate that recently established a film...
Alibaba Pictures, Sta and Fosun Group have said that they will jointly invest resources in order “to push forward infrastructure upgrades in terms of nurturing talent in China’s film, television and entertainment industry.”
Sta will contribute its teachers, student body and other educational resources towards the initiative, while Alibaba and Fosun will provide funding and technology.
“Profound innovations will be made on top of the existing schooling model in order to nurture high quality talent in the film and television industry who is adaptable to demand from a globalised market and demand from industry applications,” the parties said in a statement.
Alibaba Pictures launched an initiative called ‘Project A’ in October 2015 to nurture a new generation of film talents across the globe.
Fosun is a Chinese conglomerate that recently established a film...
- 11/9/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
With A History Of Violence, Tom Breihan picks the most important action movie of every year, starting with the genre’s birth and moving right up to whatever Vin Diesel’s doing this very minute.
Project A (1983)
There’s a scene early in the 1983 pirate caper Project A that pretty perfectly sums up Jackie Chan’s entire filmmaking style. The first of the movie’s many big, insane set pieces is a wild bar fight between Hong Kong’s police and Coast Guard. (For reasons the movie never really adequately explains, they completely fucking hate each other.) It’s a hectic, busy scene, with bodies and bottles and pieces of furniture flying in all directions—the sort of scene where the music starts when a combatant gets his head slammed into a record player. Chan, a sailor, and Yuen Biao, a police officer, smash wooden chairs over each ...
Project A (1983)
There’s a scene early in the 1983 pirate caper Project A that pretty perfectly sums up Jackie Chan’s entire filmmaking style. The first of the movie’s many big, insane set pieces is a wild bar fight between Hong Kong’s police and Coast Guard. (For reasons the movie never really adequately explains, they completely fucking hate each other.) It’s a hectic, busy scene, with bodies and bottles and pieces of furniture flying in all directions—the sort of scene where the music starts when a combatant gets his head slammed into a record player. Chan, a sailor, and Yuen Biao, a police officer, smash wooden chairs over each ...
- 8/26/2016
- by Tom Breihan
- avclub.com
Sammo Hung is regarded as one of the greatest Kung Fu performers of his generation. His high tempo, hard htting fight sequences have captured audiences all over the world. Future generations will look back and watch in amazement, witnessing one of the very best in world cinema.
Peking Opera Days
The Peking Opera school was run from a small theatre by Master Yu Jim Yuen, this was where Sammo Hung would begin his journey. In them days, the stundents would normally enroll for around 10 years, each day performing gruelling tasks for up to 18 hours a day which included training in the Martial Arts, weapons training, acrobatics, acting and singing. The Peking opera of course brought together Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Corey Yuen, Yuen Tak and Yuen Mo, who would eventually be known as the 7 Little Fortunes. They took the first name “Yuen” in a sign of...
Peking Opera Days
The Peking Opera school was run from a small theatre by Master Yu Jim Yuen, this was where Sammo Hung would begin his journey. In them days, the stundents would normally enroll for around 10 years, each day performing gruelling tasks for up to 18 hours a day which included training in the Martial Arts, weapons training, acrobatics, acting and singing. The Peking opera of course brought together Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Corey Yuen, Yuen Tak and Yuen Mo, who would eventually be known as the 7 Little Fortunes. They took the first name “Yuen” in a sign of...
- 2/2/2016
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Burger Fiction is back with part 2 of their "Improbable Weapons Used in Movies" supercut series. To catch up on the first entry, click here. This second edition features some pretty ridiculous items used as weapons, including a Razor scooter in Kiss of the Dragon, barstools in both The World's End and Foxy Brown, and many, many others. Check out the full list below the video:
Daredevil - Paper Clips
Aliens - Power Loader
An Eye For An Eye - Telephone
Hellboy - Payphone
Beverly Hills Ninja - Fish
Austin Powers - Toothpaste
Hot Shots! Part Deux - Chicken
Hot Fuzz - Wet Floor Sign
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - Frying Pan
Tangled - Frying Pan
Walking Tall - Frying Pan
Kiss of the Dragon - Chopsticks
Machete - Meat Thermometer
Nacho Libre - Corn
Sleepwalkers - Corn
Project A - Chili Peppers
Hancock - Candy Bar
Law Abiding Citizen -...
Daredevil - Paper Clips
Aliens - Power Loader
An Eye For An Eye - Telephone
Hellboy - Payphone
Beverly Hills Ninja - Fish
Austin Powers - Toothpaste
Hot Shots! Part Deux - Chicken
Hot Fuzz - Wet Floor Sign
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - Frying Pan
Tangled - Frying Pan
Walking Tall - Frying Pan
Kiss of the Dragon - Chopsticks
Machete - Meat Thermometer
Nacho Libre - Corn
Sleepwalkers - Corn
Project A - Chili Peppers
Hancock - Candy Bar
Law Abiding Citizen -...
- 11/25/2015
- by Ben Pearson
- GeekTyrant
That's one way to get through a red carpet! Julianna Margulies attended the 17th Annual Project A.L.S. New York City Gala in NYC on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and offered some interesting advice on the step and repeat process. "Let me teach you the key to suffering through a red carpet with all of the camera flashes and screaming," she told the family of the late Jenifer Estes, co-founder of Project A.L.S. "Humming!" The Good Wife actress, 49, was not joking — she relies on the method to keep her [...]...
- 10/29/2015
- Us Weekly
(1981-1989 – The Three Dragons)
After the early 1980’s, Golden Harvest started to branch out into the modern-day world leaving behind the Kung Fu cinema age and progressing into something massive. From 1981 onwards, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao (The Three Dragons) were about to embark on a sensational journey, progressing from there Kung Fu genre into modern-day Martial Arts and stunt work, something Shaw Brothers were left behind and Golden Harvest was to be the new global company.
Jackie Chan back then headed to the United states to try to break into the international market, but the movies he appeared in didn’t really take off and Jackie was also disappointed with the filming of The Big Brawl. Jackie felt he never had chance to show off his action choreography and wasn’t given the space to add his world of experience to the movie. Although it was Directed...
After the early 1980’s, Golden Harvest started to branch out into the modern-day world leaving behind the Kung Fu cinema age and progressing into something massive. From 1981 onwards, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao (The Three Dragons) were about to embark on a sensational journey, progressing from there Kung Fu genre into modern-day Martial Arts and stunt work, something Shaw Brothers were left behind and Golden Harvest was to be the new global company.
Jackie Chan back then headed to the United states to try to break into the international market, but the movies he appeared in didn’t really take off and Jackie was also disappointed with the filming of The Big Brawl. Jackie felt he never had chance to show off his action choreography and wasn’t given the space to add his world of experience to the movie. Although it was Directed...
- 10/6/2015
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
The year that gave us Gremlins, Ghostbusters and The Temple Of Doom also gave us these 20 underappreciated movies...
It's been said that 1984 was a vintage year for movies, and looking back, it's easy to see why. The likes of Ghostbusters and Gremlins served up comedy, action and the macabre in equal measure. James Cameron's The Terminator cemented Arnold Schwarzenegger's star status and gave us one of the greatest sci-fi action movies of the decade.
This was also the year where the Coen brothers made their screen debut with the stunning thriller Blood Simple, and when the Zucker brothers followed up Airplane! with the equally hilarious Top Secret! And we still haven't even mentioned Beverly Hills Cop, This Is Spinal Tap, The Karate Kid, Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom and the unexpectedly successful romantic comedy, Splash. Then there was Milos Forman's sumptuous period drama Amadeus, which...
It's been said that 1984 was a vintage year for movies, and looking back, it's easy to see why. The likes of Ghostbusters and Gremlins served up comedy, action and the macabre in equal measure. James Cameron's The Terminator cemented Arnold Schwarzenegger's star status and gave us one of the greatest sci-fi action movies of the decade.
This was also the year where the Coen brothers made their screen debut with the stunning thriller Blood Simple, and when the Zucker brothers followed up Airplane! with the equally hilarious Top Secret! And we still haven't even mentioned Beverly Hills Cop, This Is Spinal Tap, The Karate Kid, Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom and the unexpectedly successful romantic comedy, Splash. Then there was Milos Forman's sumptuous period drama Amadeus, which...
- 9/8/2015
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Look. I tried to give this movie the benefit of the doubt. When the first “Jem and the Holograms” trailer dropped, I was tentatively on board. Jem’s declaration of “Showtime Synergy” gave me hope that there was more to this adaptation than meet the eye. But then this “Earth to Echo” meets “Batteries Not Included” home movie recorder knock-off showed up calling itself Synergy and now all bets are off. There is just enough of the original “Jem” cartoon here to be recognizable. You can see the pieces being put into place for the love “triangle” between Jerrica, Jem, and Rio. You can reasonable extrapolate that by movie’s end, Jem will have fixed her friendships and ousted Juliette Lewis’s character (Erica Raymond) as the head of Starlight Music. If you squint, you might catch a glimpse of an homage to the Starlight House foster home. But by...
- 8/11/2015
- by Donna Dickens
- Hitfix
She's more than just a Good Wife!
In the cover story of this week's issue of The Edit magazine, Julianna Margulies talks about the intersection of her philanthropic efforts and celebrity status.
Case in point: The Good Wife star's efforts to get Erin's Law (which seeks to empower victims of child abuse) passed in all 50 states landed her on Time's 100 Most Influential People list for 2015.
"I feel honored to be among such amazing people [on Time's list], and the spotlight it shone on Erin's Law made it all the sweeter," Margulies, 49, says.
The Good Wife star also addresses her reluctance to participate in social media,...
In the cover story of this week's issue of The Edit magazine, Julianna Margulies talks about the intersection of her philanthropic efforts and celebrity status.
Case in point: The Good Wife star's efforts to get Erin's Law (which seeks to empower victims of child abuse) passed in all 50 states landed her on Time's 100 Most Influential People list for 2015.
"I feel honored to be among such amazing people [on Time's list], and the spotlight it shone on Erin's Law made it all the sweeter," Margulies, 49, says.
The Good Wife star also addresses her reluctance to participate in social media,...
- 6/11/2015
- by Andrea Park, @scandreapark
- People.com - TV Watch
Xia Hao and his project No. 23 won the top award worth $164,000 (RMB1m) in the New Chinese Film Talents Fund Forum (Ncftff), while Song Yuefeng’s The Wild Horns was given a special mention.
The financial prize, to be invested in the production of the winning project, was introduced this year by the Cannes Marché and Project A: Jackie Chan’s Young Filmmaker Development Fund. Eight new Chinese talents participated in the forum.
Jerome Paillard, executive director of the Marche du Film, said: “Each of the eight directors and projects was unique and full of potential, and we are proud of such a fantastic line-up. We wish all the participants all the best for themselves and their projects in the future and we look forward to seeing them back in Cannes with their finished films.”
Xia Hao’s project revolves around a high school student majoring in painting, despite the fact he is colour-blind, who discovers...
The financial prize, to be invested in the production of the winning project, was introduced this year by the Cannes Marché and Project A: Jackie Chan’s Young Filmmaker Development Fund. Eight new Chinese talents participated in the forum.
Jerome Paillard, executive director of the Marche du Film, said: “Each of the eight directors and projects was unique and full of potential, and we are proud of such a fantastic line-up. We wish all the participants all the best for themselves and their projects in the future and we look forward to seeing them back in Cannes with their finished films.”
Xia Hao’s project revolves around a high school student majoring in painting, despite the fact he is colour-blind, who discovers...
- 5/20/2015
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Cannes film festival’s Marché du Film and Project A: Jackie Chan’s Young Filmmaker Development Fund have established an award of $164,000 (RMB1m) for the winner of the Marche’s 3rd New Chinese Film Talents Forum.
The Forum has invited eight Chinese directors to pitch their projects during the Marche, at the same time as learning about the global film market and the commercial requirements of the film industry. The event was founded by the Marche and Champs Lis International in 2013.
The cash award is to be invested in the production of the winning project. The pitching session will take place Monday, May 19 (2pm) at the Olympia Cinema and the winning project will be announced Tuesday, May 19 at the Ncftff press conference at the Majestic Hotel.
This year’s projects include Huang Grey’s My Angel, Xia Ho’s No.23, Tai Min’s One Night In Beijing, Gao Bo’s Roads Game, Zhuang Jialong...
The Forum has invited eight Chinese directors to pitch their projects during the Marche, at the same time as learning about the global film market and the commercial requirements of the film industry. The event was founded by the Marche and Champs Lis International in 2013.
The cash award is to be invested in the production of the winning project. The pitching session will take place Monday, May 19 (2pm) at the Olympia Cinema and the winning project will be announced Tuesday, May 19 at the Ncftff press conference at the Majestic Hotel.
This year’s projects include Huang Grey’s My Angel, Xia Ho’s No.23, Tai Min’s One Night In Beijing, Gao Bo’s Roads Game, Zhuang Jialong...
- 5/17/2015
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Hong Kong-based Golden Network Asia has picked up international rights to Jackie Chan’s next project, $50m action comedy Railroad Tigers, to be directed by Ding Sheng.
Set in China in 1941, the film will star Chan as a railroad worker heading a team of freedom fighters who use their extensive knowledge of the train network to ambush Japanese forces and steal food for starving Chinese.
Investors in the film include Sparkle Roll Media Corporation, Shanghai Film Group, Beijing Going Zoom Media and Shanghai New Culture Media Group.
Scheduled to start production in October, the film aims to revive the spirit of classic Chan comedies such as Project A and Drunken Master II, but with a bigger budget and more elaborate action sequences.
Ding recently launched Beijing Going Zoom Media and previously worked with Chan on hits Little Big Soldier and Police Story 2013.
Railroad Tigers is being lined up for release in October 2016, around the time of...
Set in China in 1941, the film will star Chan as a railroad worker heading a team of freedom fighters who use their extensive knowledge of the train network to ambush Japanese forces and steal food for starving Chinese.
Investors in the film include Sparkle Roll Media Corporation, Shanghai Film Group, Beijing Going Zoom Media and Shanghai New Culture Media Group.
Scheduled to start production in October, the film aims to revive the spirit of classic Chan comedies such as Project A and Drunken Master II, but with a bigger budget and more elaborate action sequences.
Ding recently launched Beijing Going Zoom Media and previously worked with Chan on hits Little Big Soldier and Police Story 2013.
Railroad Tigers is being lined up for release in October 2016, around the time of...
- 5/13/2015
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Even though it's been nearly two decades since Julianna Margulies rallied her ER costars to attend one of the first Project A.L.S. events after the actress's close friend Jenifer Estess was diagnosed with the disease, Margulies is more passionate than ever about finding a cure.
"They told Jennifer when she was diagnosed, the doctors all said, 'Just go max out your credit cards because it's over,' " she tells People.
"But her sisters, Meredith and Valerie Estess, came to me when I was first on ER and said, 'We can't sit back and watch our sister die.' "
With Margulies' help,...
"They told Jennifer when she was diagnosed, the doctors all said, 'Just go max out your credit cards because it's over,' " she tells People.
"But her sisters, Meredith and Valerie Estess, came to me when I was first on ER and said, 'We can't sit back and watch our sister die.' "
With Margulies' help,...
- 5/1/2015
- by Emily Strohm, @emablonde
- People.com - TV Watch
Since its heyday, kung fu seems to be giving way to other action genres, but could it be making a comeback?
There was a time when everyone was indeed kung fu fighting. Films belonging to the genre, made popular in the 1970s by the late Bruce Lee, helped to boost Hong Kong cinema, not to mention the careers of various Chinese actors such as Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Jet Li. However, in recent years, it seems that the kung fu film is losing the raw bad-assery that fans have grown up watching. As martial arts films are now evolving to feature more computer animation and culture rather than pure, unadulterated violence, has kung fu lost its touch?
The first kung fu film dates back to the late 1930s, when folk heroes and famed martial artists Fong Sai-Yuk and Wong Fei-Hung were immortalised for the first time (they would...
There was a time when everyone was indeed kung fu fighting. Films belonging to the genre, made popular in the 1970s by the late Bruce Lee, helped to boost Hong Kong cinema, not to mention the careers of various Chinese actors such as Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Jet Li. However, in recent years, it seems that the kung fu film is losing the raw bad-assery that fans have grown up watching. As martial arts films are now evolving to feature more computer animation and culture rather than pure, unadulterated violence, has kung fu lost its touch?
The first kung fu film dates back to the late 1930s, when folk heroes and famed martial artists Fong Sai-Yuk and Wong Fei-Hung were immortalised for the first time (they would...
- 4/28/2015
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Sammo Hung is one of the greatest Screen Fighters, Directors and Choreographers in Martial Arts cinema history. Started his early career as an extra in Shaw Brothers productions, then became of fight choreographer on a few of there movies.
It was when he started his career with Raymond Chow at Golden harvest Studios, that Sammo started to show what he could do in terms of action in-front and behind the camera. Sammo Hung has made some of the finest movies of all time and also bringing us some incredible talent such as Yuen Biao, Angela Mao, Lam Ching Ying, Michelle Yeoh and many more.
This is a list of 30 Sammo Hung movies you should check out, this list is also for new fans of the genre. So i hope you enjoy the list and i also mention some other Sammo Hung movies at the end of the page.
1.Hapkido (1972)
Director:...
It was when he started his career with Raymond Chow at Golden harvest Studios, that Sammo started to show what he could do in terms of action in-front and behind the camera. Sammo Hung has made some of the finest movies of all time and also bringing us some incredible talent such as Yuen Biao, Angela Mao, Lam Ching Ying, Michelle Yeoh and many more.
This is a list of 30 Sammo Hung movies you should check out, this list is also for new fans of the genre. So i hope you enjoy the list and i also mention some other Sammo Hung movies at the end of the page.
1.Hapkido (1972)
Director:...
- 1/13/2015
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Yuen Biao is one of the greatest screen performers of all time. He exploded onto our screens when Sammo Hung cast him in the amazing movie Knockabout and he has never looked back since.
This list will be familiar with most fans around the world, but this list is also for people who are new to this genre and want to check out some great flicks. I have added a few movies, which are a bit low budget but does contain some nice action.
I know there are still many Yuen Biao movies i could have named in this list, some i shall give a mention to at the bottom of the feature. So i hope you like the movies i have listed, if your new to Yuen Biao please check out some of these great flicks.
1.Dreadnaught (1981)
Directed By: Yuen Woo Ping
Cast: Kwan Tak Hing, Leung Kar Yan,...
This list will be familiar with most fans around the world, but this list is also for people who are new to this genre and want to check out some great flicks. I have added a few movies, which are a bit low budget but does contain some nice action.
I know there are still many Yuen Biao movies i could have named in this list, some i shall give a mention to at the bottom of the feature. So i hope you like the movies i have listed, if your new to Yuen Biao please check out some of these great flicks.
1.Dreadnaught (1981)
Directed By: Yuen Woo Ping
Cast: Kwan Tak Hing, Leung Kar Yan,...
- 1/12/2015
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
When Katie Couric stepped out Thursday night to be honored for a charity cause dear to her heart, she brought along one of the most important people in her life. As she posed for photos at the 16th Annual Tomorrow Is Tonight Gala Benefiting Project A.L.S., her proud husband John Molner stood back, joking to onlookers, "Who's she?" Before taking her seat at Cipriani 42nd Street, Couric told People that married life "is great. It's fun. He's really funny and really fun to be with. I love being with him." She added, with that signature smile: "The honeymoon isn't over yet,...
- 10/19/2014
- by Sara Hammel
- PEOPLE.com
When Katie Couric stepped out Thursday night to be honored for a charity cause dear to her heart, she brought along one of the most important people in her life. As she posed for photos at the 16th Annual Tomorrow Is Tonight Gala Benefiting Project A.L.S., her proud husband John Molner stood back, joking to onlookers, "Who's she?" Before taking her seat at Cipriani 42nd Street, Couric told People that married life "is great. It's fun. He's really funny and really fun to be with. I love being with him." She added, with that signature smile: "The honeymoon isn't over yet,...
- 10/19/2014
- by Sara Hammel
- PEOPLE.com
Christine Taylor and Ben Stiller have a message for their two children: You can talk to us! But daughter Ella, 12, and son Quinlin, 9, don't seem to be taking them up on the offer. In fact, the kids think their famous parents are "dorks," Taylor revealed at Thursday's 16th Annual Tomorrow Is Tonight Gala Benefiting Project A.L.S. in New York. "I said to my daughter, 'You can talk to me about anything. I'm a cool mom. You don't have to be embarrassed. You can tell me anything,' " Taylor says. "And she goes, 'You just saying that made you uncool.
- 10/19/2014
- by Sara Hammel
- PEOPLE.com
Christine Taylor and Ben Stiller have a message for their two children: You can talk to us! But daughter Ella, 12, and son Quinlin, 9, don't seem to be taking them up on the offer. In fact, the kids think their famous parents are "dorks," Taylor revealed at Thursday's 16th Annual Tomorrow Is Tonight Gala Benefiting Project A.L.S. in New York. "I said to my daughter, 'You can talk to me about anything. I'm a cool mom. You don't have to be embarrassed. You can tell me anything,' " Taylor says. "And she goes, 'You just saying that made you uncool.
- 10/19/2014
- by Sara Hammel
- PEOPLE.com
Is Jackie Chan really retiring? Maybe not, he tells us, as he talks about his new film Chinese Zodiac, his upcoming sequels and more...
In Chinese Zodiac, Jackie Chan finds himself strapped into a skate suit - essentially a padded outfit covered in the tiny wheels you’d find on a pair of in-line skates - and hurtling down a winding mountain road. Even in the context of a fanciful action comedy, it looks insanely dangerous, but this is par for the course for Jackie Chan, who’s spent the best part of his five-decade-long career performing outrageous stunts in a string of action classics, among them Drunken Master, Project A, Police Story, Armor Of God and Rumble In The Bronx to name just a few.
Chinese Zodiac is his latest film, and if recent reports are anything to go by, possibly his last - at least in terms of big,...
In Chinese Zodiac, Jackie Chan finds himself strapped into a skate suit - essentially a padded outfit covered in the tiny wheels you’d find on a pair of in-line skates - and hurtling down a winding mountain road. Even in the context of a fanciful action comedy, it looks insanely dangerous, but this is par for the course for Jackie Chan, who’s spent the best part of his five-decade-long career performing outrageous stunts in a string of action classics, among them Drunken Master, Project A, Police Story, Armor Of God and Rumble In The Bronx to name just a few.
Chinese Zodiac is his latest film, and if recent reports are anything to go by, possibly his last - at least in terms of big,...
- 8/12/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Reading Chris Holt’s recent excellent feature on the death of the local video store, (as well as this week’s release of Gareth Evans’ The Raid 2) I got to thinking about my own experiences of traipsing along to my local video store in search of something obscure but exciting. During my mid to late teens it was all about straight to video martial arts films – my Dad had introduced me to Bruce Lee by way of The Big Boss and I had worked my way through a whole load of Jackie Chan, Seagal and Jcvd, before resorting to just picking up a video that looked like it contained a lot of fighting and seeing what it offered.
Needless to say, a lot of what I stumbled on was deeply, abidingly terrible. Lone Wolf McQuaid was pretty good, but Code of Silence was abysmal. Delta Force II and III were both excellent fun,...
Needless to say, a lot of what I stumbled on was deeply, abidingly terrible. Lone Wolf McQuaid was pretty good, but Code of Silence was abysmal. Delta Force II and III were both excellent fun,...
- 4/9/2014
- by Dave Roper
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Official Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/jackie?fref=ts
Action legend Jackie Chan will turn 60 when his birthday comes along in April and hopes he can reach “60 million Facebook likes”, which would be an amazing achievement.
Jackie has now passed the 50 Million mark, which is out standing, showing he has an army of fans all around the world. Jackie has just broke box office records with the release of Police Story 2013, he has done so much for charity for many, many years and still continues to do work around the world to help others.
As Jackie would love to hit another record and achieve 60 million Likes on his Facebook page, i urge every fan of his out there to go to the link at the top of the page and “Like” his page. Jackie Chan has brought us some of the greatest movies of all time, Police Story series,...
https://www.facebook.com/jackie?fref=ts
Action legend Jackie Chan will turn 60 when his birthday comes along in April and hopes he can reach “60 million Facebook likes”, which would be an amazing achievement.
Jackie has now passed the 50 Million mark, which is out standing, showing he has an army of fans all around the world. Jackie has just broke box office records with the release of Police Story 2013, he has done so much for charity for many, many years and still continues to do work around the world to help others.
As Jackie would love to hit another record and achieve 60 million Likes on his Facebook page, i urge every fan of his out there to go to the link at the top of the page and “Like” his page. Jackie Chan has brought us some of the greatest movies of all time, Police Story series,...
- 1/26/2014
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Gaby Hoffmann, who once summoned the spirit of Dear Johnny in Now and Then, is returning to a cemetery for her guest role on Girls. "We went to an incredible cemetery in Queens," she told us last night, at the fifteenth anniversary party of Project A.L.S. "Not because there's a death! We were just taking a walk," she added, careful not to reveal any spoilers. (The lovely June Squibb, who will play Hannah's grandmother in season three, was not so tight-lipped when we spoke to her about her role.) What could Hoffmann tell us about her part? Our guess: She'll play Hannah's cousin. "I will say, it's not that," she said. "It would make sense that I would be her relative, because I think we look alike, but I'm not. That's all I can say! But it's really juicy." Hoffmann, who will appear in four episodes and "do...
- 10/18/2013
- by Jennifer Vineyard
- Vulture
This is a run down of my favorite movies from the Golden Harvest studio. I had a tough time choosing the order, which i changed quiet a few times. So i hope you enjoy my list and i understand everyone has there own favorites and own list, so enjoy and let me know your favorites in the comment box at the bottom of the page.
25:The Young Master
Cast:Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Wang In Sik, Wai Pak, Lily Li, Sek Kin
24:Broken Oath
Cast:Angela Mao, Bruce Liang, Sammo Hung, Dean Shek
23:Hapkido
Cast:Angela Mao, Sammo Hung, Carter Wong, Wang In Sik
22:Way Of The Dragon
Cast:Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Bob Wall
21:On The Run
Cast:Yuen Biao, Pat Ha, Yuen Wah, Lo Lieh, Philip Ko
20:Duel To The Death
Cast:Norman Chu, Damian Lau, Eddie Ko, Casanova Wong
19:Mr.Vampire
Cast:Lam Ching Ying, Moon Lee,...
25:The Young Master
Cast:Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Wang In Sik, Wai Pak, Lily Li, Sek Kin
24:Broken Oath
Cast:Angela Mao, Bruce Liang, Sammo Hung, Dean Shek
23:Hapkido
Cast:Angela Mao, Sammo Hung, Carter Wong, Wang In Sik
22:Way Of The Dragon
Cast:Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Bob Wall
21:On The Run
Cast:Yuen Biao, Pat Ha, Yuen Wah, Lo Lieh, Philip Ko
20:Duel To The Death
Cast:Norman Chu, Damian Lau, Eddie Ko, Casanova Wong
19:Mr.Vampire
Cast:Lam Ching Ying, Moon Lee,...
- 10/14/2013
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
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