Kung Fu Theater

Bullet Points: Wheels on Meals

You don’t have a career that spans more than four decades without evolving. And the career of Jackie Chan has had many phases of evolution. Phase one, the bit parts that he took as an up...

Bullet Points: Return of Bruce

I have seen movies starring Bruce Lee. I have seen movies starring Bruce Li. I have seen movies starring Bruce Willis. But after watching 1977’s Return of Bruce, I can say I have seen a movie...

Bullet Points: The Lady Hermit

There is going to be a time when everyone looks back and remembers that year everyone had to stay inside and avoid people as much as possible. There is no doubt of the sadness and struggle...

Bullet Points: Chinese Hercules

One look at the poster for 1973’s Chinese Hercules and you would expect it was Hong Kong’s turn to tell the story of Hercules with Bolo Yeung in the titular role. Instead it proved to be...

Bullet Points: Chinatown Kid

I started down another movie rabbit hole late last year when I reviewed Alexander Fu Sheng in The New Shaolin Boxers. I decided to continue my Fu Sheng journey with another Shaw Brothers film regarded as...

Bullet Points: Secret Ninja, Roaring Tiger

1982’s Secret Ninja, Roaring Tiger could be best described as a “kung fu soap opera” and for good reason… the movie is filled with as many startling revelations as it is fight scenes. The Bachelorette: We...

Bullet Points: Sun Dragon

Location, Location, Location. The three most important attributes in the real estate game and a vital part to any movie. 1979’s Sun Dragon, starring Billy Chong and Carl Scott, immediately felt different than any other old...

Bullet Points: Return of the Street Fighter

My favorite Christmas present this past year was The Street Fighter Collection. A trilogy of movies starring Shin’ichi Chiba aka Sonny Chiba. It is a real cool Blu-ray set with all the movies in their original...