Shanghai

Shanghai
An effective thriller buoyed by the inclusion of several Eastern superstars

At The End Of Daybreak

At The End Of Daybreak
Kara Hui sees her star rising once again in Ho Yu-Hang's sparse drama

Roaring Dragon, Bluffing Tiger

Roaring Dragon, Bluffing Tiger
A lethargic slog only livened up on occasion by some energetic fighting
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You Must Be Tired Of Living! - Volume 2 April 12, 2013
You Must Be Tired Of Living! - Volume 2
In the second and final part of our villains feature, we give you more scoundrels who make old school kung-fu films so darn wonderful. It’s by no means an exhaustive list and there are a few notable names missing, but feel free to send us a missive championing your own beloved scoundrel...
You Must Be Tired Of Living! - Volume 1 April 11, 2013
You Must Be Tired Of Living! - Volume 1
There’s nothing better than a good villain and old school kung-fu films have them in abundance. As Old School Easter draws to a close, we present the first part of our selection of memorable antagonists along with our unique rating for who really has us quaking in our boots...
The Brave Archer And The Even Braver Reviewer April 09, 2013
The Brave Archer And The Even Braver Reviewer
Inspired by our current celebration of old school kung fu movies, Andrew Saroch decided it was time to watch director Chang Cheh's ‘Brave Archer’ films again, one a day under doctor’s orders, and try to reacquaint himself with one of the more baffling trilogies in cinematic history.
A Touch Of Pen April 06, 2013
A Touch Of Pen
As part of Old School Easter, we opened up the doors at FEF towers to allow you, the readers, to submit your own content. Here you'll find all of the reviews we received, along with any available links to the writer's own websites. Many thanks to all who participated.
Hwangtastic April 04, 2013
Hwangtastic
Is there anything in the varied tendrils of cinema as electrifying as a certain Korean Tae-Kwon Do superstar, mostly furnished with a handle-bar moustache, unleashing a terrible tirade of bootwork on an unsuspecting foe? Old School Easter continues with a celebration of the legendary Hwang Jang-Lee.
An Introduction To Old School March 29, 2013
An Introduction To Old School
Old School Easter is here! So what is so great about Old School kung-fu films that means we are devoting such a bloated amount of time to them? Many of you will already know of course, but for those who are baffled by our adoration, let us bring you slowly into our slightly odd world.
Phil Mills' Top Ten Of 2012 February 10, 2013
Phil Mills' Top Ten Of 2012
It's shocking but I finally got my act together and submitted a top ten this year. While I imagine some of the choices may not be to everyone's liking, it's a fairly diverse selection with a sprinkling of all genres. Heck, there's even a little romance thrown in so never let it be said I'm just about the action!
Andrew Saroch's Top Ten Of 2012 February 03, 2013
Andrew Saroch's Top Ten Of 2012
Andrew Saroch is the next member of the team to provide his top ten list of movies watched (not made) in 2012. Andrew gives us a list that has a little of everything - comedy, drama and old school kung fu. His turkey of the year had a promising concept, but the finished product was well off the mark.
Andrew Skeates' Top Ten Of 2012 February 02, 2013
Andrew Skeates' Top Ten Of 2012
A little later than expected, but we're finally off and running with our lists of top ten movies watched in 2012. First up is Andrew Skeates with a list that contains a handful of modern action classics along with a retro surprise. As for his turkey, it's no surprise if you caught his review earlier in the year.
The 2012 Korean Cinema Blogathon March 04, 2012
The 2012 Korean Cinema Blogathon
Following last years successful Korean Blogathon, New Korean Cinema and cineAWESOME! hosted the event again in 2012 from 5th to the 11th March. The blogathon is a way to try to encourage as many people – including YOU! – to share and discover opinions and ideas about Korean cinema.
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