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Category: PODCASTS

Podcast On Fire 356: Three films by John Woo – Last Hurrah For Chivalry, Money Crazy & Follow The Star

24 August 2025 knetan Podcast On Fire, PODCASTS 1:29:31 0 Comments

In this episode, we spotlight three early films from director John Woo. We kick things off with quick takes on two of his comedies, Money Crazy and Follow the Star, before turning our attention to the main feature: Woo’s striking early wuxia effort, Last Hurrah for Chivalry. It’s a fascinating turning point in his career, where you can start to see the emergence of the themes, energy, and visual style that would later define the John Woo we know today.
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Podcast On Fire 355: Lee Rock II

9 August 2025 knetan Podcast On Fire, PODCASTS 0:46:11 0 Comments

In part two, we move from rise to reckoning. Lee Rock II sees Lui Lok consolidating his power, facing family tensions with his grown son (Aaron Kwok), and navigating the corruption crackdown that forces his retreat from Hong Kong. We look at the time jumps, Andy Lau’s aged portrayal, and whether the sequel’s emotional beats hit as hard as the first film. With Kenny B and Paul Fox.
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Podcast On Fire Network Bonus Episode 61: The Lake House

19 July 2025 knetan Bonus Episodes, PODCASTS, What's Korean Cinema? 0:43:01 0 Comments

(Previously published exclusively on the website, this episode is now available in the podcast feed)

South Korea’s magical romance Il Mare is remade in America as The Lake House. With Kenny B and Paul Quinn.

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Podcast On Fire 354: Lee Rock

14 June 2025 knetan Podcast On Fire, PODCASTS 1:19:09 0 Comments

Today is episode one of our two-part look at Lee Rock and Lee Rock II, a four-hour crime saga based on the life of Lui Lok, a real Hong Kong police officer whose career took him from cadet to high-ranking power broker within a deeply corrupt system. Andy Lau plays the role across both films, which trace his rise, the systemic rot around him, and the real-life backdrop of post-war Hong Kong. With Kenny B and Paul Fox. Read More

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Podcast On Fire 353: Tiger On The Beat

24 May 2025 knetan Podcast On Fire, PODCASTS 1:25:07 0 Comments


Lau Kar-Leung meets buddy cop comedy in Tiger on the Beat! Chow Yun-Fat and Conan Lee bicker, banter, and brawl their way through heroin smugglers and a chainsaw duel you won’t forget. It’s a classic Hong Kong genre mash-and-smashup, mixing slapstick, squib-heavy carnage, and Lau’s signature choreography with explosive modern action. With Kenny B and Phil G.

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Podcast On Fire 352: Saviour Of The Soul

3 May 2025 knetan Podcast On Fire, PODCASTS 1:35:04 0 Comments

Hong Kong cinema goes full comic book madness in Saviour of the Soul! Inspired by City Hunter but transformed into something uniquely Hong Kong, this film blends slick action, wild visuals, and larger-than-life characters. We break down its manga and anime influences, its dazzling style, and its place in the careers of Andy Lau, Anita Mui, and Aaron Kwok. Plus, the collaborative magic behind its production. With Kenny B and Paul Fox.
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This Week In Sleaze 73: The Holy Virgin Versus The Evil Dead

12 April 2025 knetan PODCASTS, This Week In Sleaze 1:12:23 0 Comments

A title so fantastic, we had no choice but to cover it.

In The Holy Virgin vs the Evil Dead (1991), martial arts director Tony Lou—who’d already jumped from wild Wuxia epics to girls-with-guns carnage—takes the Category III plunge and ends up in bed with Donnie Yen (not literally, but you get the idea). It’s the best of all worlds: supernatural horror, Hong Kong action, and softcore sleaze, all colliding in a jungle-set fever dream. With Sleazy K and The Great Lord Joshua Regal. Read More

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