http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:40:05 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:18:47 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m11d20-The-Game-of-Death?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner Though fight scenes were filmed before, “Enter the Dragon,” this is considered Bruce Lee’s last film. Unfortunately Bruce Lee died before completing his vision… leaving it to be completed by others. Lee’s ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:18:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m11d20-The-Game-of-Death?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m11d11-How-the-Matrix-revived-kung-fu-movies-part-4?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner The Matrix's fight scenes are inspired by older kung fu movies.  The actors endured grueling training to accomplish some of the most exciting fight sequences in movie history. The moves are exciting and eye-catching.  Adding... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:57:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m11d11-How-the-Matrix-revived-kung-fu-movies-part-4?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m10d26-How-the-Matrix-revived-kung-fu-movies-part-3?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner Jet Li, Jackie Chan, and others became bigger in America than ever before. Kids that were use to the computer being their world were now seeing kung fu movies – even if they didn’t realize it. Video games, anime, manga, and other ... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:29:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m10d26-How-the-Matrix-revived-kung-fu-movies-part-3?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m10d26-How-the-Matrix-Revived-kung-fu-movies-part-2?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner “The Matrix,” used old concepts from kung fu movies and took it to a whole new level. The wire work became more advanced. The fight scenes hastened back to old school, but with modern technology that gave the world something never s... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:25:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m10d26-How-the-Matrix-Revived-kung-fu-movies-part-2?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m10d26-How-the-Matrix-revived-kung-fu-movies-part-1?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner Any real kung fu movie fan was instantly hooked from the very beginning of, “The Matrix.” A seamless blend of old and new technology breathed life in an old genre. Long ago kung fu movies were something that you watched either Sat... Opinion Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:22:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m10d26-How-the-Matrix-revived-kung-fu-movies-part-1?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Kung-Pow-Enter-the-Fist?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner There are times that a movie comes out that you swear you'll never see.  Then a friend lends you a DVD and you reluctantly watch it.  And you realize you were wrong, this movie is great.  Kung Pow is one of those movies. Ste... REVIEW Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:32:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Kung-Pow-Enter-the-Fist?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Romeo-Must-Die?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner DVD cover of Romeo Must DieJet Li is seeking answers to the sudden death of his younger brother. But the problem is that Li is in a maximum security prison in China… and his brother and father are in America.Li makes a daring escape and begins... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:10:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Romeo-Must-Die?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m9d12-The-one?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner  There’s not just one universe; there’s a multiverse. And Jet Li is traipsing thru it kicking butt, especially his own.All the universes are in the same time period – but unique to each other. And Li, as Gabriel Yulaw, is a for... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:45:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m9d12-The-one?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m9d12-The-contract-killer?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner  Jet Li is a homeless ex-soldier who’s trying to make enough money to take care of his mother. He teams with a fast-talking con-man and ends up in a race to find the killer of a yakuza boss.Now Jet is being watched by the police, hunted by... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:36:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m9d12-The-contract-killer?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Fist-of-the-legend?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner  This homage to Bruce Lee’s, “The Chinese Connection / Fists Of Fury,” has entertaining fight scenes. Of course sometimes a body goes flying 20’ across the room. And there are some moments that are obviously sped up by th... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:33:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Fist-of-the-legend?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m9d12-War?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner Once again Jet Li and Jason Statham are at it again; fighting each other on the opposite sides of the law. Statham is Crawford a cop determined to catch his former partner’s killer. Li is Rouge, the baddest assassin you’ll ever meet; and ... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:23:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m9d12-War?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Jet-Lis-black-mask?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner  If you are even remotely aware of The Green Hornet; then a tip of the hat and the mask to Jet Li’s Black Mask. The main character’s retro look will bring forth images of Kato.Jet Li is a mild-mannered librarian with a dark secret. H... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:44:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Jet-Lis-black-mask?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Jet-Lis-Fearless?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner Jet Li’s Fearless is loosely based on real life Chinese legend Huo Yuanjia. Jet Li is a Wushu master who over time becomes very arogant and eventually kills another master. Jet Li’s character then discovers that he was wrong in attacking ... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:34:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Jet-Lis-Fearless?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Kiss-of-the-dragon?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner Kiss of the Dragon is by far one of Jet Li’s best performances not only in martial arts but acting too. The story was conceived by Li himself and this movie satisfied fans’ craving for more realistic fights – virtually no wire work ... Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:05:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Kiss-of-the-dragon?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m7d30-The-henchman--the-final-element-of-the-kung-fu-movie?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner Fung-Li gets hisThe henchmen are the big boss’s evil hand. They’re the enforcers of his evil designs. Henchmen deliver serious hurt and sorrow to those that get in the boss’s way.So why is it that they regularly get their booties th... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:10:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m7d30-The-henchman--the-final-element-of-the-kung-fu-movie?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m7d26-The-weasely-second-in-command--9th-element-of-the-kung-fu-movie?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner Paul Wei Ping-Ao as Ho in Return of the DragonEvery big boss has to have his majordomo; that one employee that he can’t do without. Jabba had that guy with the weird tail on his head. Top Dollar from, “The Crow,” had Tony Todd&rsquo... Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:33:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m7d26-The-weasely-second-in-command--9th-element-of-the-kung-fu-movie?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m7d23-8th-element-of-kung-fu-movies--action?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner Art by Marc Hicks www.geminiistudios.deviantart.comNo one watches kung fu movies for the intricate plot. You could care less about the hero and heroine hooking up. It doesn’t matter if the dialogue makes sense.You want to see good old fashioned... Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:09:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m7d23-8th-element-of-kung-fu-movies--action?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m7d21-7th-element-of-the-kung-fu-movie--weapons?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner Collection of martial arts weaponsNunchuku, tri-sectional staff, the spear, tonfa, sword, and the flying guillotine are some of the classic weapons of kung fu movies. The kung fu movie weapon should be an elegant extension of the master that wields i... Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:37:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m7d21-7th-element-of-the-kung-fu-movie--weapons?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m7d19-The-tao-of-the-kung-fu-movie--the-hero?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner  The kung fu movie hero is a special breed of man. He’s loyal, determined to achieve mastery of kung fu, will avenge the death of friend, master, family member, or that unfortunate lady to be involved with him. He will persevere where less... Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:16:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m7d19-The-tao-of-the-kung-fu-movie--the-hero?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m7d16-The-fifth-element-of-a-kung-fu-movie--the-ladies?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, Cheng Pei-pei, Angela Mao… the list goes on. These are some of the greatest kung fu movie stars in history. Yes the women of kung fu have a long and strong history. Even American born Cynthia Rothrock launched her mo... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:10:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14592-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner~y2009m7d16-The-fifth-element-of-a-kung-fu-movie--the-ladies?cid=exrss-Kung-Fu-Movies-Examiner