Lo Wei had his fingers in a lot of successful pies. From “discovering” and getting Bruce Lee on the big screen with The Big Boss and Fists Of Fury (1971 & 1972 respectively), as well as “launching” the career of Jackie Chan. Jackie Chan was under an exclusive contract with […]
Martial Arts
Kung Fu Cult Master (1993)… But Hot Damn, that action is Awesome (Review)
When Taekwondo Strikes (1973) Luring Audiences back after the passing of a Universal Star (Review)
Jet Li: Heroes and Villains (95/96/98) Even middling Jet Li is very entertaining (Review)
The Royal Tramp Collection (1992) Stephen Chow delivering laughs whilst he finds his voice (Review)
Beach of the War Gods (1973) A Seven Samurai retelling with epic intensions (Review)
Fist of the Condor (2023) – John Wick star leads a strange, uneven Chilean beat-’em-up (Review)
The impact of the John Wick franchise on modern action cinema cannot be overstated, and its ultra-slick camerawork and gorgeously sexy lighting have led many to imitate, but none to better. It’s also elevated stunt work across the globe to borderline high art, and franchise helmsman Chad Stahelski’s own tenure as […]