Martial Arts Mondays: Shaolin Drunk Monkey (1981)
We have a rare oddity for this week’s edition of Martial Arts Mondays via South Korea and director Kim Jung-Yong. 1981’s Shaolin Drunk Monkey features a thin plot, no monkey style kung-fu but some...
View ArticleMartial Arts Mondays: ‘Kid From Kwangtung’ (1982)
On this edition of Martial Arts Mondays, let’s focus on a rare but treasured classic from the Shaw Brothers studio, Kid From Kwangtung. Released in 1982 and directed by Hsu Hsia (I’ll Finally Knock...
View ArticleMartial Arts Mondays: ‘The Iron Monkey’ (1977)
It’s been said many times over, a classic never dies. With that in mind, let’s focus on a 1977 Chen Kwan Tai classic The Iron Monkey on this edition of Martial Arts Mondays. Starring and directed by...
View ArticleMartial Arts Mondays: The Magnificent Ruffians (aka The Destroyers) (1979)
courtesy of hotpeasandbutta.com Martial Arts Mondays returns with another Shaw Brothers classic, The Magnificent Ruffians (US title – The Destroyers). Released in 1979 and directed by the late but...
View ArticleMartial Arts Mondays: Lion Vs. Lion (1981)
For this week’s edition of Martial Arts Mondays, we’ll focus on another Shaw Brothers release, Lion Vs. Lion (US Title – Roar of the Lion). Released in 1981 and directed by Hsu Hsia and Chen Yuet Sun,...
View ArticleMartial Arts Mondays: The Leg Fighters (aka The Invincible Kung Fu Legs) (1980)
Let’s revisit an independent classic from acclaimed director Lee Tso Nam for this week’s edition of Martial Arts Mondays. The Leg Fighters (aka The Invincible Kung Fu Legs) was released in 1980 with a...
View ArticleMartial Arts Mondays: Spooky Encounters (1980)
With Halloween recently passing us, it’s only fitting we dedicate this week’s edition of Martial Arts Mondays to one of the best marriages of Kung-Fu and Horror, Spooky Encounters. Released in 1980...
View ArticleMartial Arts Mondays: Shaolin Temple (aka Death Chamber) (1976)
courtesy cityonfire.com We return with a brand new edition of Martial Arts Mondays, this time focusing on another Shaw Brothers classic, Shaolin Temple (aka Death Chamber [US Title]). Released in 1976...
View ArticleMartial Arts Mondays: Shaolin Abbot (1978)
For this edition of Martial Arts Mondays, let’s make another trip back to the Shaw Brothers vault with their 1978 offering, Shaolin Abbot (US Title: Slice Of Death). Starring David Chiang and Lo Lieh...
View ArticleMartial Arts Mondays: Tiger On The Beat (1988)
Thailand Poster for Tiger On The Beat With the change in Hong Kong cinema signifying a desire for more modern day settings in Martial Arts films, it was only fitting that esteemed director Lau-Kar...
View ArticleMartial Arts Monday’s: Shaolin Intruders (1983)
For this edition of Martial Arts Mondays, we’ll focus on a 1983 Shaw Brothers studio classic, Shaolin Intruders. Directed by legendary action choreographer Tang Chia, the film combines incredible...
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