For those who don’t know, I’m a big fan of The Warriors. As it happens, this year marks the 60th anniversary of the original novel which inspired the film, written by author Sol Yurick, so it felt timely…
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It’s been exciting seeing the trailer drop for A24's upcoming telling of The Smashing Machine. Charting the life and career of MMA legend Mark Kerr, now portrayed by Dwayne Johnson looking…
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I was sad to hear the great Richard Norton has passed away. He was one of the first names in the martial arts community I had a chance to interview, and he featured in my first Life of Action book…
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Continuing the end of year tradition, I returned to the Kung Fu Movie Guide Podcast for a special seasonal show to wrap up the year. This marked the eighth year we’ve done it! Ben and I both agree…
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Sadly it’s the final live show for the Kung Fu Movie Guide podcast tour. But we wrapped up in style by screening the action classic, Hard Target, joined by top journalist and Van Damme fan, Christina Newland…
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The Kung Fu Movie Guide podcast is on the road! We were excited to screen the Jackie Chan, classic Drunken Master, joined by our special guest, “freerunning” founder and actor Sebastien Foucan…
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The Kung Fu Movie Guide podcast is on the road! We were thrilled to screen the cult classic, The Heroic Trio, joined by our special guest, Hong Kong stunt veteran Jude Poyer…
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We are excited to be taking the Kung Fu Movie Guide podcast on the road! Our first event is a screening of Dragon Inn, with our special guest, actress and martial artist, Katrina Durden…
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The Kung Fu Movie Guide podcast is going on tour in the UK! We will be hosting screenings of classic movies starring the likes of Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh and Jean-Claude Van Damme…
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As part of the BFI's Art of Action season, I will be hosting some special screenings and Q&As at London's prestigious Kiln Theatre, including Rumble in the Bronx and Yes, Madam!
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Sad to hear that the legendary Alain Delon has passed away, and so one of the last great kings of cool has left the building. I had the chance to get my mind rocked from an early age...
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Fantastic Fest has just announced that Raze, starring stunt legend and Life of Action book alumni, Zoë Bell will screen as part of the 2024 festival lineup celebrating the film’s 10th anniversary...
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It’s been sad to learn that legendary action filmmaker, martial arts choreographer and actor Corey Yuen has passed away. Most people who grew up watching martial arts cinema, especially in the 1980’s and 90’s, will have a connection…
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I was very sad to hear about the passing of legendary action queen, Cheng Pei-Pei. If you're interested in the history of film and action cinema specifically, it's well worth exploring her vast work and career journey…
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I was happy to return for the Action Addicts Podcast to discuss the Walter Hill directed 1984 cult movie, Streets of Fire to coincide with its 40th anniversary, and I do love an anniversary. We discuss its production history and…
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Beverly Hills Cop remains of the best-loved action cinema franchises of all time and, this year, celebrates its 40th anniversary. It made a movie star of comedy giant, Eddie Murphy, who returns for the latest entry…
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Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In was unleashed last week at the Cannes Film Festival to an incredible reception. It's an absolute treat for martial arts movie buffs and those who hold a deep affection for classic Hong Kong …
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Paying tribute to one of cinema's most important filmmakers who has sadly just passed. While Roger Corman is often dubbed "King of the B-movies", I think it's far more appropriate to view him as the father of indie cinema who…
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