Fists Of Fail: Kung Fu Movie Podcast

We finally talk about the iconic martial arts movie that really brought the blend of comedy and action we come to expect from the legendary Chris Tucker. Oh and there's some Chinese guy in there or something. Do you understand the words that are coming out of our mouths? --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

In this very drunken episode, we celebrate a whole 30 years of this martial arts movie classic featuring all of Jean Claude Van Damme's  hallmarks: splits, kicks, split kicks, and boxing with kicks. --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

You may have seen clips from this relatively obscure Cynthia Rothrock and Andy Lau kung fu flick but we've finally gotten a chance to watch the whole movie. It's just like E.T. but with a lot more kickass action and a whole lot less Reeses Pieces. --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

On this day, 26 years ago, Mark Dacascos starred in this cheesy but innocent martial arts romp and exists to this day as the only Hollywood movie to fully feature the Brazillian dance-fighting style of Capoeira. --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

It's hard to imagine that this movie with one of the most legendary end fight scenes is now turning 35 years old. It's also hard to imagine that the rest of the movie is worth not talking about. --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

Marking the ten year anniversary of this Thai action flick, we look at Jeeja Yanin's other film that makes Chocolate look like Citizen Kane --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

As the 40th and/or 41st anniversary of one of the greatest Kung Fu films ever made, we finally talk about this incredibly influential Shaw Bros movie featuring Gordon Liu and a bunch of shirtless Chinese men. --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

In commemoration of this movie's ten year anniversary, we look into this Japanese movie with a high bar in martial arts choreography bogged down by excessive repetitiveness. In commemoration of this movie's ten year anniversary, we look into this Japanese movie with a high bar in martial arts choreography bogged down by excessive repetitiveness. In commemoration of this movie's ten year anniversary, we look into this Japanese movie with a high bar in martial arts choreography bogged down by excessive repetitiveness. --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

Maria is a movie about Lily (starring Christine Reyes) who goes get revenge on the man who shot her daughter in the face. This Filipino action romp contains everything you want to see to finally showcase Filipino Martial Arts in your home theater. And then there's the other 80 minutes... --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

Instead of reviewing John Wick, we decide to take on The Villainess, which John Wick 3 might have taken inspiration from. The movie stars Kim Ok-Bin as one character who looks like two characters because they look like two actresses but it's actually just one.  Oh and there's a revenge plot in there somewhere. --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

It may be late but the drunkards finally sit down to talk about the latest in the Ip Man series: a spinoff featuring Max Zhang and Dave Batista. --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

To commemorate Police Story 1 & 2 being released on the Criterion Collection and to bookend our first episode, we look into Police Story 2. --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

Capping off the Ip Man trilogy, we have Donnie Yen returning as a tired Chinese martial artist who must do what is necessary against his will. Oh and he also plays Ip Man. --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

After reclaiming the boxing championship title, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) plans to retire and live with his wife, Adrian (Talia Shire). However, during an exhibition match, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) is mercilessly beaten to death by hulking Russian newcomer Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Rocky vows payback against Drago and flies to Russia to train for a Christmas Day fight. Despite their different training methods, Rocky and Drago both wage a long and intense match.  --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

With the release of Master Z: Ip Man Legacy, we go back to talk about the movie that started this franchise and catapulted Donnie Yen into his most renowned role in an entire commentary discussion.  Drink and watch the film with us as we celebrate the onscreen glory of Bruce Lee's teacher single-handedly defeating the Japanese in a completely non-exaggerated way. --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

It's been 20 years since this revolutionary movie came out that has inspired countless action enthusiasts, sci-fi nerds and freshman philosophy majors. But yes, we also deem it a bonefide martial arts flick worthy of action breakdown. But this time: We don't talk about the plot!  As Keanu Reeves has said it best in this legendary movie: EXCELLENT *air guitar* --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

As Michael Jai White said it, it's the ultimate love letter to modern martial arts movie fans: Tony Jaa not using the nunchucks on the movie poster, Iko Uwais swearing revenge with his bare hands but loses every fight and Jeeja Yanin turns into melted chocolate. --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

The first official Vietnamese movie to be released in the US is a martial arts extravaganza starring Veronica Ngo. Will we give it our glowing review to it as a balls-to-the-walls action movie or will we say Veronica Ngo to it? --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the exclusive action breakdown: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings

Please note that the format and style of the podcast has changed over the years. If this is your first time discovering our podcast we recommend listening to the newer episodes first as they represent lots of work to improve on our discussions and those episodes are spoiler free. Otherwise enjoy! --- With the 4K restoration of Jackie Chan's crowning achievement in film, we break down the action of this near-perfect movie harder than Jackie's pelvis on shattered glass. --- Support us on Patreon to listen to the bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/fists_of_fail --- You can also follow us on social media here: Will - https://twitter.com/FistsofFail Zero - https://twitter.com/_OnlyNiceThings