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Tag: Wuxia

Podcast On Fire: Once Upon A Time In China II

27 September 2026 knetan Podcast On Fire, PODCASTS 2:00:45 0 Comments

Less than a year after the first film, Once Upon a Time in China II arrives with bigger historical stakes, sharper action and no sign of sequel fatigue. Kenny B and Mike Scott of the A4E Podcast (Linktree) return to discuss Tsui Hark, Jet Li, Donnie Yen, the White Lotus cult and whether Part II manages to top the original.

Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on our Facebook page and Facebook group or X (@podcastonfire, @sogoodreviews) and SUBSCRIBE to our iTunes feed, stream us on Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts! Music courtesy of Brian Kirby.

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Podcast On Fire 365: Once Upon A Time In China

28 June 2026 knetan Podcast On Fire, PODCASTS 2:05:54 0 Comments

Tsui Hark’s Once Upon a Time in China marked a turning point for the Hong Kong martial arts film, bringing Wong Fei-hung back to the screen in a form that felt both rooted in legend and thoroughly modern. Kenny B is joined by Mike Scott from the A4E podcast (Linktree) to discuss the film’s production, historical context, action choreography, themes, alternate versions, and lasting influence on Hong Kong cinema.

Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on our Facebook page and Facebook group or X (@podcastonfire, @sogoodreviews) and SUBSCRIBE to our iTunes feed, stream us on Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts! Music courtesy of Brian Kirby.

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Podcast On Fire 364: Three Films By Chang Cheh – The Magnificent Trio, The Butterfly Chalice & The Trail Of The Broken Blade

30 May 2026 knetan Podcast On Fire, PODCASTS 1:13:41 0 Comments

In this episode we’re looking at The Magnificent Trio, a milestone in the studio’s early wuxia cycle where Chang Cheh takes a cue from Japan’s Three Outlaw Samurai.

We’re also giving a spotlight to two other early Chang Cheh films from this period: 1965’s The Butterfly Chalice, a huangmei opera that somehow fits both musical numbers and a face split in half, and 1967’s Trail Of The Broken Blade, made during the same year Chang Cheh became a household name with One-Armed Swordsman.

With Kenny and Paul Fox.

Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on our Facebook page and Facebook group or X (@podcastonfire, @sogoodreviews) and SUBSCRIBE to our iTunes feed, stream us on Spotify.

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Podcast On Fire 363: Blade Of Fury

28 April 2026 knetan Podcast On Fire, PODCASTS 1:06:40 0 Comments

A rare detour for Sammo Hung into straight period swordplay, and the final chapter in the long career of Lo Wei, this month’s deep dive covers Blade Of Fury, with Kenny B and Phil G.

Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on our Facebook page and Facebook group or X (@podcastonfire, @sogoodreviews) and SUBSCRIBE to our iTunes feed, stream us on Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts! Music courtesy of Brian Kirby. Read More

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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 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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Podcast On Fire Network Bonus Episode 58: The Moon Warriors

1 March 2024 knetan Bonus Episodes, Podcast On Fire, PODCASTS 0:47:28 0 Comments

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

It turns out the duo of Mabel Cheung and Alex Law wrote and directed parts of Sammo Hung’s 1992 Wuxia movie The Moon Warriors. It’s not as odd and scandalous as it sounds. Kenny B and Tom K-W break it down for you.

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