Movies

Dragon Tiger Gate (2006)

Leon Xu February 7, 2020

Review of ““Dragon Tiger Gate” (2006) a Hong Kong martial-arts film based on manhua title “Oriental Heroes”. Stars Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse & Shawn Yue, directed by Wilson Yip.

Movies

The Legend is Born: Ip Man (2010)

Glen Stanway February 7, 2020

Review of “The Legend is Born: Ip Man” (2010), early portrait of the famous Wing Chun master to Bruce Lee. Stars Dennis To, Yuen Biao, Louis Fan & Sammo Hung.

Articles

History of Fight Choreography – Part 2: The Kung Fu Connection

Justin Ford January 22, 2020

In a History of Fight Choreography – Part 2: The Kung Fu Connection, we discuss Peking Opera and its distinct impact on the evolution of Hong Kong action cinema.

Articles

History of Fight Choreography – Part 1: The Olde Days

Justin Ford January 20, 2020

The first of a two-part article on fight choreography through history. From Elizabethan jester fight-director to Japanese theatre-inspired samurai cinema!

Interviews

Interview with Wushu Champion & Actress: Janice Hung

Glen Stanway January 20, 2020

Interview exclusive with International Martial Arts Champion, Filipino actress, model, and singer, the "Wushu Queen" Janice Hung!

Movies

Into the Badlands: Season Three — Episodes 9-16

Brad Curran February 7, 2020

Review of “Into the Badlands” Season Three, Episodes 9-16. The last episodes of the final season of AMC's martial arts-driven TV series starring Daniel Wu.

Movies

The Bodyguard from Beijing (1994)

Glen Stanway February 7, 2020

Review of “The Bodyguard From Beijing” (1994), action-packed remake of Hollywood hit, “The Bodyguard”. Stars Jet Li, Christy Chung and Collin Chou. Directed by Corey Yuen.

Movies

Killer Elite (2011)

David Bass February 7, 2020

Review of “Killer Elite” (2011). Action-thriller based on the 1991 novel “The Feather Men” by Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Stars Jason Statham, Robert De Niro and Clive Owen. Directed by Gary McKendry.

Games

Devil May Cry 5 (2019)

Jeffrey Hu January 8, 2020

Review of “Devil May Cry 5” (2019). Capcom's latest entry into the stylish, thrilling, fighting video game. Directed by Hideaki Itsuno, music by Kota Suzuki.

Movies

Code of Silence (1985)

John McCarthy January 6, 2020

Movie review of “Code of Silence” (1985). Action-thriller starring martial arts superstar Chuck Norris. With Henry Silva, Dennis Farina, and Ron Dean. Directed by Andrew Davis.

Movies

Azumi (2003)

Max Power January 3, 2020

Movie review of “Azumi” (2003). Adaptation of the Japanese manga series by Yū Koyama. Stars Aya Ueto, Yoshio Harada and Joe Odagiri. Directed by Ryuhei Kitamura.

Movies

My Father is a Hero (1995)

Glen Stanway January 2, 2020

Review of “My Father is a Hero” (1995), Jet Li’s action-packed, star-studded crime drama starring Anita Mui, Xie Miao, Yu Rongguang, Collin Chou & Ken Lo. Directed by Corey Yuen.