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A discussion, between friends, about the highs and lows of kung fu cinema. One film at a time.
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Sunday May 15, 2022
Sunday May 15, 2022
Well, it finally happened. This is the first episode of the podcast where I genuinely get angry at Devan and Cyrus. I'm still annoyed, if I'm honest.
Things get a little heated but soon die down as we get into the ins and outs of this underseen action fest.
I ask, "Can a film have too much action?", Devan's got her usual dose of nicknames and Cyrus gets a little confused because he didn't watch the uncut version.
Later on, we answer some Power Rangers heavy listener questions and Devan turns into a marketing genius as we crate our own energy drink.
Enjoy!
Sunday May 01, 2022
Sunday May 01, 2022
Devan let me and Cyrus record this episode by ourselves...which is never a good idea. There is LOTS of Street Fighter discussion (film and game), Cyrus loves the new mics because he feels like he's on a witness stand and I reveal that I finally understand Hentai.
Early on, Cyrus reveals the connection between a good Christopher Walken and a good Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonation and later on, we answer a slew of listener questions.
This one's a wild ride and probably fairly odd. Come back Devan!
Sunday Apr 17, 2022
Sunday Apr 17, 2022
This week we discuss our second Venoms Mob movie (we covered Five Deadly Venoms a while back). No spoilers but our opinions on the film are pretty mixed. Devan gets perplexed about just why Lo Meng's called Golden Arm, Cyrus does his best to explain that twist and I get a bit heated about how people criticize kung fu films.
As per usual, we go off on tangents, take the piss out of each other and answer listener questions. Enjoy!
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Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
This week the Fu Crew gets all high brow as we watch Xu Haofeng's The Final Master. Do we like the realistic fight scenes? Just how confusing was the plot? Is there actually any Wing Chun in this film? And more importantly, what nick name did Devan give the film's protagonist?
Later we answer plenty of listener questions including "Would we be comfortable on a nude beach together?" Me and Cyrus also discuss who would win in a fight to the death between the two of us.
Enjoy!
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
We are Cyrus-less this week so Devan and I chat it up about Cambodia's The Raid-like martial arts flick, Jailbreak (2017)
We talk about how the balance of action and quirkiness doesn't always work, how nightsticks are ALWAYS cool and why people shouldn't cast Cambodian princes.
I also discover what is the single most vile porno name in the history of porno names.
At the top of the show, we reveal our new Patreon (www.patreon.com/fuforthought) and talk about going to see The Batman.
As always, we answer listener questions toward the end of the show. Enjoy!
Saturday Mar 12, 2022
Saturday Mar 12, 2022
It's bonus episode time! I got to chat with Sifu Alex Richter (aka The Kung Fu Genius) about Wing Tsun, Bruce Lee, Shaw Brothers, the Venoms and much more.
Alex is a wealth of knowledge, especially on Wing Tsun and Bruce Lee, having taught Wing Tsun for decades now. Not only is he knowledgeable, he knows how to tell one hell of a story!
If you're wondering why I'm typing "Wing Tsun" and not "Wing Chun," listen to the episode!
You can check out Alex's Wing Chun school at www.citywt.com
You can watch episodes of his podcast at The Kung Fu Genius (audio version available on all good podcast platforms)
Follow him on all social media: The Kung Fu Genius
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
YEAH BUDDY! This week Devan, Cyrus and I get our Wing Chun on and discuss 1981's The Prodigal Son. We chat about Sammo Hung's quirky comedy, fight choreography and much more...
Later on, we get HEAVILY into listener questions and things go off the rails. Porn, awkward moments, our favorite tv shows... It's all here.
Enjoy!
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
Strap yourself in because this episode is a wild ride. We have plenty of tangents, a heavy dose of smut and since Cyrus is back, we have an update on his bathroom habits.
Of course, we do discuss Netflix's Fistful of Vengeance in detail. Do we like it? Hate it?
Afterwards, we answer plenty of listener questions, including some very thought provoking "F***, Marry, Kill" scenarios.
Enjoy!
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
It's just me and Devan this week as we get knee deep in all things samurai. I ask "What's the difference between seppuku and hara-kiri?", Devan questions that character being around at the end and then we answer a bunch listener questions, including "Howe long do you want to live?"
New theme by super producer, Elaquent. Check out his discography at https://elaquent.bandcamp.com/
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
This week, we delve back into Donnie Yen's filmography with Kung Fu Killer aka Kung Fu Jungle. We discuss whether the film's simplicity is a good or bad thing, whether the fight choreography is better than Flash Point and we get asked the question, "What is Donnie Yen's best movie?"
Later on, we get a bit saucy with our listener questions, Devan reveals her perfect Bond casting and we ask, "Does Lethal Weapon need a reboot?"
Enjoy!