
With most martial arts movies, it's hard to avoid a predictable ending, but Five Shaolin Masters pulls that off perfectly. Most films in the genre, whether it's an old school kung fu movie or something a bit more modern, follow the same basic formula, even if they're stories differ widely. Typically, they culminate in the hero triumphing over the villain in a hotly contested showdown in the closing minutes of the film.
Many of the greatest martial arts movies end in this manner, including Enter the Dragon, Way of the Dragon, Drunken Master, and The Karate Kid. These fights can be intense, well-choreographed, and entertaining even after multiple viewings. But, that's not to say that they keep the viewer on the edge of their seat, wondering who's going to win. In most scenarios, there's no secret who will emerge the victor, even if the hero takes a beating early on.
Many of the greatest martial arts movies end in this manner, including Enter the Dragon, Way of the Dragon, Drunken Master, and The Karate Kid. These fights can be intense, well-choreographed, and entertaining even after multiple viewings. But, that's not to say that they keep the viewer on the edge of their seat, wondering who's going to win. In most scenarios, there's no secret who will emerge the victor, even if the hero takes a beating early on.
- 1/13/2025
- by Charles Nicholas Raymond
- ScreenRant

Over the years, a number of movies in the martial arts genre have offered some truly unbelievable action sequences. While some of the best martial arts movies do opt for realism, over-the-top moves that would be impossible to perform in real life have become a long-time staple of the genre. They can come across as silly in certain instances, but when handled correctly, they can add extra levels of excitement to the action.
Such moves are particularly common in the traditional kung fu movies that were pumped out by studios like Golden Harvest and Shaw Brothers in the 1970s and 1980s. They're often associated with the careers of martial arts stars like Jackie Chan, Gordon Liu, and Alexander Fu Sheng. Sometimes, they can lead to a moment of brevity, and in other cases, they can be used to execute an epic finish to an intense fight scene.
The Ten Tigers...
Such moves are particularly common in the traditional kung fu movies that were pumped out by studios like Golden Harvest and Shaw Brothers in the 1970s and 1980s. They're often associated with the careers of martial arts stars like Jackie Chan, Gordon Liu, and Alexander Fu Sheng. Sometimes, they can lead to a moment of brevity, and in other cases, they can be used to execute an epic finish to an intense fight scene.
The Ten Tigers...
- 11/26/2024
- by Charles Nicholas Raymond
- ScreenRant


Bruce Lee was a famed martial arts expert who completed only a handful of films before his untimely death in 1973 at the age of 32. Let’s take a look back at all 6 of his films, ranked worst to best.
Born in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, in 1940, Lee was raised with his family in Kowloon, Hong Kong. He began appearing in several films as a child, often in small bit roles, but abandoned acting to pursue a career in martial arts.
His hiatus from the screen didn’t last long. In 1966, Lee was cast as Kato in the short-lived television adventure “The Green Hornet,” later making appearances as the character on “Batman.” He played a small role in the mystery film “Marlowe” (1969) as a kung fu fighter who destroys private eye James Garner‘s office before suffering a tragic demise.
Lee became a leading man after returning to...
Born in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, in 1940, Lee was raised with his family in Kowloon, Hong Kong. He began appearing in several films as a child, often in small bit roles, but abandoned acting to pursue a career in martial arts.
His hiatus from the screen didn’t last long. In 1966, Lee was cast as Kato in the short-lived television adventure “The Green Hornet,” later making appearances as the character on “Batman.” He played a small role in the mystery film “Marlowe” (1969) as a kung fu fighter who destroys private eye James Garner‘s office before suffering a tragic demise.
Lee became a leading man after returning to...
- 11/22/2024
- by Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby

The 1970s represent a supreme period in the context of martial arts movies. Although these films were being released as early as the 1920s, this decade effectively put the genre on the map and brought mainstream popularity with some of the best martial arts movie performances of all time. The love for martial arts cinema continued in the following years, with hit releases like The Karate Kid, which made such an impact it warranted a Karate Kid sequel 40 years later.
Without a doubt, the most legendary figure of this period was Bruce Lee. As a pioneer of cinematic martial arts, Lee's performances were so great they produced a new sub-genre known as Bruceploitation films that were aimed at emulating his style. While he is certainly a household name for this decade and beyond of martial arts movies, there are several more standout performances from the 1970s that majorly affected the genre.
Without a doubt, the most legendary figure of this period was Bruce Lee. As a pioneer of cinematic martial arts, Lee's performances were so great they produced a new sub-genre known as Bruceploitation films that were aimed at emulating his style. While he is certainly a household name for this decade and beyond of martial arts movies, there are several more standout performances from the 1970s that majorly affected the genre.
- 11/11/2024
- by Thomas McCollough
- ScreenRant

Critics may not have been fond of this 1980s Chuck Norris Western, but it's one of my guilty pleasures. Norris was part of a wave of action stars to emerge during the 1970s and 1980s, with his roundhouse kicks and trademark beard becoming part of his star persona. The '80s featured some of Chuck Norris' best action movies like the Missing in Action trilogy or, my personal favorite, Code of Silence, but his film career faltered by the time the 1990s arrived. While Norris had a compelling look, he just wasn't that great of an actor.
That's why his most successful movies leaned on his physicality and cut way back on his dialogue. His appearance in The Expendables 2 really exposed this, as the veteran star badly fumbles his own Chuck Norris joke meme. Despite his limits as a performer, I still think Norris made some gems in his career,...
That's why his most successful movies leaned on his physicality and cut way back on his dialogue. His appearance in The Expendables 2 really exposed this, as the veteran star badly fumbles his own Chuck Norris joke meme. Despite his limits as a performer, I still think Norris made some gems in his career,...
- 11/10/2024
- by Padraig Cotter
- ScreenRant

In the world of martial arts cinema, there is certainly a wide range of fighting styles. Stars of the genre typically have common techniques, methods, and manners of combat that are consistent across their movies. In some cases, actors have an especially ruthless take on martial arts. Bruce Lee set the standard for this approach in his classic 1973 film Enter The Dragon.
Someone like Jackie Chan would be a good exception to this category. Although he is a master martial artist, he usually relies on more technical and non-lethal combat styles. Nevertheless, he remains an icon, and Jackie Chan still has upcoming martial arts movies. Beyond the household names, there are still a number of actors in the genre with an extremely brutal style of fighting.
Michael Jai White Known For: Blood and Bone (2009), Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006)
Although Michael Jai White holds black belts across seven different areas of martial arts,...
Someone like Jackie Chan would be a good exception to this category. Although he is a master martial artist, he usually relies on more technical and non-lethal combat styles. Nevertheless, he remains an icon, and Jackie Chan still has upcoming martial arts movies. Beyond the household names, there are still a number of actors in the genre with an extremely brutal style of fighting.
Michael Jai White Known For: Blood and Bone (2009), Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006)
Although Michael Jai White holds black belts across seven different areas of martial arts,...
- 11/9/2024
- by Thomas McCollough
- ScreenRant

Famous martial artist and actor Chuck Norris has many famous movies, but also many underrated films that have gone relatively unseen. Norris is renowned for his fighting in films, most notably Karate. However, he also has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Judo, And Tang Soo Do. Norris is known for his hardcore personality and stunts. Though he has attempted to diversify his roles many times throughout his career, Norris is most notable for his martial arts skills.
Some of Norris' best fight scenes were against his longtime friend and co-star, Bruce Lee, who is also a trained martial artist. With Lee's encouragement, Norris starred in his first film, The Way of the Dragon, in 1972. Norris went on to have a five-decade-long acting career. He is now considered one of the biggest martial arts movie stars. Over his vast career, Norris had many hit films, but he also had some...
Some of Norris' best fight scenes were against his longtime friend and co-star, Bruce Lee, who is also a trained martial artist. With Lee's encouragement, Norris starred in his first film, The Way of the Dragon, in 1972. Norris went on to have a five-decade-long acting career. He is now considered one of the biggest martial arts movie stars. Over his vast career, Norris had many hit films, but he also had some...
- 9/8/2024
- by Kat Mondor
- ScreenRant

Have you ever wondered what happens when an action legend decides to make a comeback after a decade-long hiatus? Look no further than Agent Recon, the latest release featuring none other than Expendables 2 star Chuck Norris. The actor, who lit up screens and filled our hearts with adrenaline as a stunt performer rebel alongside Bruce Lee, rocketed to legendary status through iconic films like The Way of the Dragon.
Chuck Norris in Agent Recon | Credit: Quiver Distribution
Alas, Norris’ latest venture, Agent Recon, hasn’t exactly been met with rousing applause. The actor’s performance has been described as “largely motionless” with his almost mannequin-like presence on screen. One disenchanted fan humorously suggested that his on-screen action was so lackluster that it was as if he was a corpse propped up for the film’s effect, or at least a shadow of his former self.
Agent Recon: Chuck Norris...
Chuck Norris in Agent Recon | Credit: Quiver Distribution
Alas, Norris’ latest venture, Agent Recon, hasn’t exactly been met with rousing applause. The actor’s performance has been described as “largely motionless” with his almost mannequin-like presence on screen. One disenchanted fan humorously suggested that his on-screen action was so lackluster that it was as if he was a corpse propped up for the film’s effect, or at least a shadow of his former self.
Agent Recon: Chuck Norris...
- 8/22/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire

Bruce Lee almost gave up martial arts in frustration with Wing Chun. Disappointment in his skills led to creation of Jeet Kune Do. Lee's belief in flexibility and overcoming limitations shaped his legacy.
Years before becoming a kung fu movie superstar, Bruce Lee considered dropping martial arts altogether. In addition to his starring roles in classics like Enter the Dragon and Way of the Dragon, Lee's highly disciplined approach to martial arts is an important part of his legacy and image.
Even in his youth, Lee was deeply interested in martial arts. The actor's teenage years saw him as a student of Ip Man, a well-respected Wing Chun grandmaster and the focus of Donnie Yen's four Ip Man movies. While living in Hong Kong, Lee spent much time training diligently under Ip Man and his students, and eventually used the experience he gained to open his own martial arts schools.
Years before becoming a kung fu movie superstar, Bruce Lee considered dropping martial arts altogether. In addition to his starring roles in classics like Enter the Dragon and Way of the Dragon, Lee's highly disciplined approach to martial arts is an important part of his legacy and image.
Even in his youth, Lee was deeply interested in martial arts. The actor's teenage years saw him as a student of Ip Man, a well-respected Wing Chun grandmaster and the focus of Donnie Yen's four Ip Man movies. While living in Hong Kong, Lee spent much time training diligently under Ip Man and his students, and eventually used the experience he gained to open his own martial arts schools.
- 8/15/2024
- by Charles Nicholas Raymond
- ScreenRant

Bruce Lee vs. Chuck Norris remains an unconfirmed iconic battle, sparking debates about who would have emerged victorious. Speculation on a real-life fight between Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris persists, with fans divided on the potential winner. Avoiding an actual fight adds to the mystery, preserving the legacies of both martial arts legends while fueling speculation.
Of all the clashes between classic kung-fu and martial arts movie legends, few are as notorious as the fight between Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. The Bruce Lee vs. Chuck Norris fight in Way of the Dragon went on to gain cult status among martial arts movie fans due to the careers of both legends of the genre, but many still wonder who won and how it came to be.
Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris are both icons in the martial arts world, but are completely different in terms of their fighting styles. Norris...
Of all the clashes between classic kung-fu and martial arts movie legends, few are as notorious as the fight between Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. The Bruce Lee vs. Chuck Norris fight in Way of the Dragon went on to gain cult status among martial arts movie fans due to the careers of both legends of the genre, but many still wonder who won and how it came to be.
Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris are both icons in the martial arts world, but are completely different in terms of their fighting styles. Norris...
- 6/24/2024
- by Charles Nicholas Raymond, Tom Russell
- ScreenRant

Chuck Norris excels in various martial arts styles and has created two of his own: American Tang Soo Do and Chun Kuk Do. Norris' blend of martial arts training and acting talent made him a star in Hollywood, including his iconic role in Walker, Texas Ranger. Known for his fight scenes in 1980s action movies, Norris has studied and mastered numerous martial arts styles to become a massive success.
Chuck Norris is experienced in many different fighting techniques and has used them throughout his career in martial arts and film. Norris' first major film role came at the invite of his friend and fellow martial artist Bruce Lee, who insisted that Norris play the villainous role of Colt in 1972's The Way of the Dragon. Norris and Bruce Lee's illegal showdown in the film became one of the most recognizable fights in cinematic history. Fom there, Norris, who was encouraged...
Chuck Norris is experienced in many different fighting techniques and has used them throughout his career in martial arts and film. Norris' first major film role came at the invite of his friend and fellow martial artist Bruce Lee, who insisted that Norris play the villainous role of Colt in 1972's The Way of the Dragon. Norris and Bruce Lee's illegal showdown in the film became one of the most recognizable fights in cinematic history. Fom there, Norris, who was encouraged...
- 6/4/2024
- by Stephen Rosenberg
- ScreenRant

Put on any action movie made between 1903’s The Great Train Robbery and 2017’s John Wick, pay attention to the risks playing out before you, and you’ll never stop asking why the hell aren’t stunt performers lauded for their efforts by the Academy Awards. In the 1970s, one of the greatest and most underrated decades for action movies, you could still see every danger to life and limb on screen. CGI wasn’t around yet, and the law was barely paying attention.
The result is an era where bloody martial arts imports and Blaxploitation commentary blended with tight-wire action and terrifyingly real stunts. The very best remain iconic, from the Dirty Harrys to 1979’s global phenomenon, Mad Max. But with the passage of time comes forgetting, and the ‘70s hide some of the best, wildest, and sometimes even edgiest movies waiting for fans to rediscover.
Get Carter (1971)
Once upon a time,...
The result is an era where bloody martial arts imports and Blaxploitation commentary blended with tight-wire action and terrifyingly real stunts. The very best remain iconic, from the Dirty Harrys to 1979’s global phenomenon, Mad Max. But with the passage of time comes forgetting, and the ‘70s hide some of the best, wildest, and sometimes even edgiest movies waiting for fans to rediscover.
Get Carter (1971)
Once upon a time,...
- 6/1/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek

When Bruce Lee died under mysterious circumstances in 1973 at age 32, the actor and martial artist left a hole in the action star firmament that seemed irreplaceable. That did not stop the Hong Kong film industry — and the rest of the world, for that matter — from trying anyway.
As Lee’s final (complete) film “Enter the Dragon,” released just six days after his death, became a worldwide box office phenomenon, “Bruceploitation” was born, enlisting look-alike performers to replace and imitate the trailblazing martial artist on screen. Decades after these copycat films deceived viewers — while still delivering some genuinely thrilling fight sequences — Severin Films is releasing “The Game of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1,” a compilation of 14 titles starring Bruce “impostors” like Ho Chung Tao, who went by the name Bruce Li, Ryong Keo (Dragon Lee), Chang Yi-tao (Bruce Lai) and Wong Kin-lung, who to this day goes by the name Bruce Le.
As Lee’s final (complete) film “Enter the Dragon,” released just six days after his death, became a worldwide box office phenomenon, “Bruceploitation” was born, enlisting look-alike performers to replace and imitate the trailblazing martial artist on screen. Decades after these copycat films deceived viewers — while still delivering some genuinely thrilling fight sequences — Severin Films is releasing “The Game of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1,” a compilation of 14 titles starring Bruce “impostors” like Ho Chung Tao, who went by the name Bruce Li, Ryong Keo (Dragon Lee), Chang Yi-tao (Bruce Lai) and Wong Kin-lung, who to this day goes by the name Bruce Le.
- 5/31/2024
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV


While Chuck Norris started his career in action movies with 1977’s Good Guys Wear Black and Breaker, Breaker (a few years after playing Bruce Lee’s opponent in Way of the Dragon), one could argue that he only truly hit his stride in the mid-eighties. In fact, Norris’s best run of movies coincided with him signing a long-term deal with The Cannon Group, who produced many of his best-remembered films. Among his fans, one of the movies most often cited as one of his best is 1985’s Invasion U.S.A.
If you haven’t seen it – wow – you’re in for a demented treat. A classic example of Cold War paranoia, in it the Soviet Union invades America via Florida, pulling off brutal acts of terrorism to destabilize the government and strike fear into the hearts of Americans everywhere. Only one problem – a retired CIA agent named Matt Hunter...
If you haven’t seen it – wow – you’re in for a demented treat. A classic example of Cold War paranoia, in it the Soviet Union invades America via Florida, pulling off brutal acts of terrorism to destabilize the government and strike fear into the hearts of Americans everywhere. Only one problem – a retired CIA agent named Matt Hunter...
- 5/27/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com


I grew up in the time of the Chuck Norris joke. I didn’t even really know who he was apart from the Walker, Texas Ranger guy who Conan O’Brien would pull a lever to get just the most random, out of context clip. I remember seeing the Chuck Norris joke book in a Barnes and Noble store and leafing through it only to find a bunch of absolutely absurd and comically over the top things that Chuck Norris could and would do to you or what he kept behind his beard. It was enough for me to start looking at his overall contribution to film and much of it was action. I found him teaming up with the likes of Lee Marvin in The Delta Force or going up against the great Christopher Lee in An Eye for an Eye. There’s also a great fight he had with...
- 5/9/2024
- by Andrew Hatfield
- JoBlo.com

Pluto TV, Paramount’s free streaming service, has revealed its May highlights. The Pluto TV May 2024 schedule includes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month programming, more anime content, new channels, and new film additions.
Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience.
The Emmy Award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels in partnership with hundreds of international media companies. It offers a wide array of genres, languages, and categories featuring movies, television series, sports, news, lifestyle, kids, and much more.
Pluto TV can be easily accessed and streamed across mobile, web, and connected TV devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Pluto TV’s growing international footprint extends across three continents and over 35 markets.
Pluto TV May 2024 Programming
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander Heritage Month
To pay tribute, Pluto TV...
Pluto TV is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live linear channels and thousands of titles on-demand to a global audience.
The Emmy Award-winning service curates a diverse lineup of channels in partnership with hundreds of international media companies. It offers a wide array of genres, languages, and categories featuring movies, television series, sports, news, lifestyle, kids, and much more.
Pluto TV can be easily accessed and streamed across mobile, web, and connected TV devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Pluto TV’s growing international footprint extends across three continents and over 35 markets.
Pluto TV May 2024 Programming
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, And Pacific Islander Heritage Month
To pay tribute, Pluto TV...
- 4/29/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills

Chuck Norris is known for his roundhouse kicks and his action star persona in the ‘80s and the ‘90s. He starred in films such as Good Guys Wear Black, Breaker! Breaker!, and The Octagon. Though he did not reach the level of other action stars of the era such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, he still held his ground. The actor was known for being proficient in martial arts and was also known to have trained many celebrities in martial arts before he became an actor.
Norris made his big screen debut with Bruce Lee’s The Way of The Dragon. The action star has a minor role as Colt, who is recruited by the antagonist to fight against Lee’s Tang Lung. Norris and Lee reportedly developed a friendship when they met at the All-American-Karate Championship tournament, where the Silent Rage star was a two-time world champion.
Chuck Norris Began His...
Norris made his big screen debut with Bruce Lee’s The Way of The Dragon. The action star has a minor role as Colt, who is recruited by the antagonist to fight against Lee’s Tang Lung. Norris and Lee reportedly developed a friendship when they met at the All-American-Karate Championship tournament, where the Silent Rage star was a two-time world champion.
Chuck Norris Began His...
- 4/3/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire

Bruce Lee's impact in bringing Kung Fu to the West and influencing subsequent movies cannot be overstated. Snake in the Eagle's Shadow set the stage for Jackie Chan's signature comedy Kung Fu style. King Boxer and Crippled Avengers were international successes that showcased the best of Kung Fu cinema.
The 1970s was an incredible time for Kung Fu movies, as it was the heyday of the world’s biggest martial arts stars and there were so many great films to check out. From incredible historical epics to slapstick comedy movies, Kung Fu cinema during the 1970s was vast and varied as some truly unique films were being made, and the genre was being discovered by an international audience. With fast-paced fight sequences, expertly choreographed battles, and intense martial arts showdowns, Kung Fu movies were truly at their peak during this decade.
The success of Kung Fu movies during...
The 1970s was an incredible time for Kung Fu movies, as it was the heyday of the world’s biggest martial arts stars and there were so many great films to check out. From incredible historical epics to slapstick comedy movies, Kung Fu cinema during the 1970s was vast and varied as some truly unique films were being made, and the genre was being discovered by an international audience. With fast-paced fight sequences, expertly choreographed battles, and intense martial arts showdowns, Kung Fu movies were truly at their peak during this decade.
The success of Kung Fu movies during...
- 3/25/2024
- by Stephen Holland
- ScreenRant

Villains like Colt, Tanaka, and Frank challenge heroes with their formidable combat skills and menacing personalities in iconic martial arts films. Characters like Ko Chun, The Beast, and Scorpion showcase unmatched power and skill, testing the mettle of renowned action heroes in thrilling battles. From Han in Enter the Dragon to Madam Yeung in Iron Angels, powerful antagonists elevate martial arts cinema with intense fights and captivating intensity.
Martial arts movies are famous for their stunning fight sequences, usually showing the hero easily overcoming the villain. However, there are instances where the villain's power poses a significant challenge for the hero. Throughout the history of the genre, iconic films have featured villains whose martial arts abilities and intimidating presence have pushed the protagonist to their limits. From the ruthless crime lord Han in the best martials arts movie Enter the Dragon to the vicious Madam Yeung in Iron Angels, these...
Martial arts movies are famous for their stunning fight sequences, usually showing the hero easily overcoming the villain. However, there are instances where the villain's power poses a significant challenge for the hero. Throughout the history of the genre, iconic films have featured villains whose martial arts abilities and intimidating presence have pushed the protagonist to their limits. From the ruthless crime lord Han in the best martials arts movie Enter the Dragon to the vicious Madam Yeung in Iron Angels, these...
- 3/17/2024
- by Kayla Turner
- ScreenRant

Would you believe it if we told you that Chuck Norris, a legendary figure in martial arts and popular culture, turned 84 this past Sunday (March 10th)? Well, it is true, and we must accept that age is just a number. As we reflect on his incredible career and impact on the world of martial arts films, we must acknowledge one of his most important contributions to the genre: his role in Golden Harvest’s The Way of the Dragon.
Chuck Norris in The Delta Force
With a black belt in Tang Soo Do, this Oklahoma native star is one of the most recognizable figures in the world of martial arts movies. Known for his incredible skills and tough-guy persona, he has left a lasting impression on the industry.
But did you know that he once gained weight in preparation for a role that would pit him against another martial arts legend,...
Chuck Norris in The Delta Force
With a black belt in Tang Soo Do, this Oklahoma native star is one of the most recognizable figures in the world of martial arts movies. Known for his incredible skills and tough-guy persona, he has left a lasting impression on the industry.
But did you know that he once gained weight in preparation for a role that would pit him against another martial arts legend,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire

Bruce Lee was a martial arts polymath, incorporating various styles into his fighting repertoire. The impact of Lee's martial arts scenes on cinema and fighting styles is undeniable and far-reaching. Lee's creation of Jeet Kune Do showcases his ability to adapt and innovate in the world of martial arts.
Bruce Lee practiced several martial arts styles over the years. Having acquired an interest in martial arts at a very young age, Lee spent most of his life developing his skills as a fighter. While most martial artists tend to devote their time to mastering a single way of fighting, Lee always evolved, picking up moves, stances, and ideas from other styles. Unlike the biggest actors in the martial arts genre, Lee never had a black belt and only spent a very short period as a student in a martial arts school.
Despite that, Bruce Lee is still renowned as a...
Bruce Lee practiced several martial arts styles over the years. Having acquired an interest in martial arts at a very young age, Lee spent most of his life developing his skills as a fighter. While most martial artists tend to devote their time to mastering a single way of fighting, Lee always evolved, picking up moves, stances, and ideas from other styles. Unlike the biggest actors in the martial arts genre, Lee never had a black belt and only spent a very short period as a student in a martial arts school.
Despite that, Bruce Lee is still renowned as a...
- 3/13/2024
- by Shawn S. Lealos, Charles Nicholas Raymond
- ScreenRant

Iconic action stars like Chuck Norris, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Sylvester Stallone defined the high-octane 1980s era of movies. Major action stars relied on their strength and combat skills to face all types of villains in a variety of genres like comedy, fantasy, and science-fiction. Franchise success and iconic characters like Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones and Bruce Willis' John McClane dominated blockbuster movies.
The 1980s was a great time for over-the-top high-octane action movies that were categorized by some of that decade's biggest stars. From tough-guy renegade cops to traumatized Vietnam War veterans, the 1980s was a decade fuelled by high-adrenaline adventures, spectacular set pieces, and acted as the inception point for many beloved ongoing franchises. The success of action movies in the 1980s was intrinsically linked to their stars, as having a major name at top billing was a decisive factor in whether audiences would turn out at the theatre.
The 1980s was a great time for over-the-top high-octane action movies that were categorized by some of that decade's biggest stars. From tough-guy renegade cops to traumatized Vietnam War veterans, the 1980s was a decade fuelled by high-adrenaline adventures, spectacular set pieces, and acted as the inception point for many beloved ongoing franchises. The success of action movies in the 1980s was intrinsically linked to their stars, as having a major name at top billing was a decisive factor in whether audiences would turn out at the theatre.
- 2/24/2024
- by Stephen Holland
- ScreenRant


The 1970's was an era of extravagant hair dos and fashion senses that will test the contrast option on your television settings! It was also the time of the Kung Fu Boom and therefore the inevitable attempt of Hong Kong studios to attempt to cash in. Long before Jackie Chan made his first crack at international stardom, we got “Slaughter in San Francisco” aka “Yellow Faced Tiger” with Wong Tao in the lead and Lo Wei at the helm. Throw in Chuck Norris as the bad guy with the incredible chest hair and you have a movie that is pure 1974, released by Eureka Entertainment in their latest addition to their collection.
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Cops Wong (Wong Tao) and John (Robert Jones) are best friends and partners on the force. An altercation with some bad guys leaves Wong removed from the police and working as a waiter.
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Cops Wong (Wong Tao) and John (Robert Jones) are best friends and partners on the force. An altercation with some bad guys leaves Wong removed from the police and working as a waiter.
- 2/15/2024
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse

It takes a lot for a cinematic creative to do multiple jobs on one production. Many directors work closely with their actors over many years, building a rapport, maybe even a second language that allows them to develop and improve with each new work. It's tough to get closer than an actor and director being the same person, however, and a rare case across Asian cinema. Nevertheless, there are directors out there who have proven to be a cut above the rest by turning the camera on themselves and expanding their range in the process. Here are ten of the most striking self-directed performances Asian cinema has to offer.
1. Bruce Lee
Action stars don't get much more iconic than Bruce Lee, the Hong Kong superstar taken far too soon at the age of 32 and the height of his powers. His sole directorial effort is “The Way of the Dragon”, a...
1. Bruce Lee
Action stars don't get much more iconic than Bruce Lee, the Hong Kong superstar taken far too soon at the age of 32 and the height of his powers. His sole directorial effort is “The Way of the Dragon”, a...
- 1/26/2024
- by Simon Ramshaw
- AsianMoviePulse

Bruce Lee's impact on action cinema is still felt today, yet Hollywood never fully embraced martial arts movies after his death. Martial arts movies remained a big business in Asia, but in the U.S., major mainstream releases rarely focused on martial arts as their main theme. The structure of Bruce Lee's movies borrowed from James Bond, which made it difficult to combine martial arts with the boom of sci-fi action movies in the 1980s.
While Bruce Lee’s fame made it seem like martial arts movies were ready to become a mainstream phenomenon, there is a range of reasons that this trend never really took off after his untimely death. Lee was a one-of-a-kind star. The actor’s movies brought martial arts to the mainstream and changed the history of the action genre in the process, influencing most of the biggest stars in martial arts cinema history during the decades after his death.
While Bruce Lee’s fame made it seem like martial arts movies were ready to become a mainstream phenomenon, there is a range of reasons that this trend never really took off after his untimely death. Lee was a one-of-a-kind star. The actor’s movies brought martial arts to the mainstream and changed the history of the action genre in the process, influencing most of the biggest stars in martial arts cinema history during the decades after his death.
- 12/26/2023
- by Cathal Gunning
- ScreenRant


Martial arts drama Warrior has been cancelled by Sky – but there’s an outside chance that Netflix may make more episodes.
Before he became an international kung fu superstar thanks to films like Way Of The Dragon, in which he famously went hand to hand with Chuck Norris in Rome’s Colosseum, and Enter The Dragon (which features an equally iconic climactic battle which takes place in a hall of mirrors), Bruce Lee was an integral part of what made seminal 1960s show The Green Hornet a huge success.
Although his film career soon took off, had things turned out differently Lee would have continued to make an impact on the small screen. He’s generally accepted as being involved in creating the concept for Kung Fu, the drama that eventually starred David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine, the pacifist who ended up in several fights every week.
The same...
Before he became an international kung fu superstar thanks to films like Way Of The Dragon, in which he famously went hand to hand with Chuck Norris in Rome’s Colosseum, and Enter The Dragon (which features an equally iconic climactic battle which takes place in a hall of mirrors), Bruce Lee was an integral part of what made seminal 1960s show The Green Hornet a huge success.
Although his film career soon took off, had things turned out differently Lee would have continued to make an impact on the small screen. He’s generally accepted as being involved in creating the concept for Kung Fu, the drama that eventually starred David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine, the pacifist who ended up in several fights every week.
The same...
- 12/19/2023
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories

Martial arts movies have created some of the biggest movie stars in cinematic history, including Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li, who have faced off against each other in iconic films. These epic showdowns between martial arts icons often symbolize the clash of different cultures or the development of specific characters, but regardless, they always deliver thrilling and memorable fight scenes. The choreography and cinematography in these martial arts battles are often stunning, displaying the mastery and distinct fighting styles of the actors involved, making them some of the most important moments in martial arts cinema.
Few cinematic spectacles captivate audiences more than the electrifying clash between two martial arts icons. Martial arts movies are renowned for their unparalleled choreography and charismatic lead actors. Several classic martial arts movies even pitted two of these iconic performers against each other for an epic showdown unmatched by other cinematic genres. These...
Few cinematic spectacles captivate audiences more than the electrifying clash between two martial arts icons. Martial arts movies are renowned for their unparalleled choreography and charismatic lead actors. Several classic martial arts movies even pitted two of these iconic performers against each other for an epic showdown unmatched by other cinematic genres. These...
- 12/14/2023
- by Richard Craig
- ScreenRant

Ang Lee's upcoming Bruce Lee biopic will largely focus on the period around the making of Lee's iconic film "Enter the Dragon." The film will explore the "incredible amount of drama and conflict" in Lee's life during that time, using it as the axis for the movie's narrative structure. "Enter the Dragon" solidified Bruce Lee's place as one of the greatest martial arts performers and grossed $400 million worldwide, making it a significant part of his legacy.
Ang Lee’s upcoming Bruce Lee biopic revolves around the making of one of the martial arts legend’s most iconic films. He died tragically young at the age of 32, but those years were all he needed to establish a cinematic legacy that has inspired multiple generations of performers and filmmakers. Now thanks to the Oscar-winning director of Life of Pi, iconic martial arts performer Lee will finally receive the biopic treatment, with...
Ang Lee’s upcoming Bruce Lee biopic revolves around the making of one of the martial arts legend’s most iconic films. He died tragically young at the age of 32, but those years were all he needed to establish a cinematic legacy that has inspired multiple generations of performers and filmmakers. Now thanks to the Oscar-winning director of Life of Pi, iconic martial arts performer Lee will finally receive the biopic treatment, with...
- 9/13/2023
- by Dan Zinski
- ScreenRant

The fight scene between Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris in "The Way of the Dragon" is considered one of the most iconic martial arts showdowns in film history. It was filmed illegally in the Colosseum in Rome, with Lee and his crew having to bribe officials and pretend to be tourists to sneak in cameras. While the real-life fight between Norris and Lee remains a mystery, they were friends and trained together, which likely contributed to the authenticity of their onscreen battle. The intense choreography and the grand history of the Colosseum added to the excitement of the fight. Chuck Norris gained popularity as an internet punchline and meme icon, thanks in part to his role in "Walker, Texas Ranger" and the Conan O'Brien show's recurring segment featuring clips from the show. The Chuck Norris Fact Generator, which exaggerated Norris's abilities, further solidified his iconic status.
In 1972, a Bruce Lee vs.
In 1972, a Bruce Lee vs.
- 9/4/2023
- by Shawn S. Lealos, Charles Nicholas Raymond
- ScreenRant

Bruce Lee is the most enduring icon of the martial arts movie genre, and every fight scene in his filmography is full of amazing fighting techniques. Bruce Lee first took up martial arts as a youth in Hong Kong, studying the art of Wing Chun kung fu under the legendary Grandmaster Ip Man. Lee would later collect techniques and fighting theories from a wide range of different martial arts to create his own fighting philosophy, which he would dub Jeet Kune Do, or The Way of the Intercepting Fist.
Lee would then bring his martial arts mastery to the film industry, first breaking out as Kato on the TV series The Green Hornet, and headlining Hong Kong martial arts films like The Big Boss, Fist of Fury, and The Way of the Dragon. The posthumous release of Bruce Lee's enduring martial arts classic Enter the Dragon also cemented him as...
Lee would then bring his martial arts mastery to the film industry, first breaking out as Kato on the TV series The Green Hornet, and headlining Hong Kong martial arts films like The Big Boss, Fist of Fury, and The Way of the Dragon. The posthumous release of Bruce Lee's enduring martial arts classic Enter the Dragon also cemented him as...
- 8/27/2023
- by Brad Curran
- ScreenRant

The Green Hornet gave Bruce Lee a platform to showcase his martial arts skills, allowing him to stand out in a time with limited Asian representation in the media. Despite its similarities to Batman and inclusion of martial arts, The Green Hornet failed to attract high ratings and was canceled after one season. While the show didn't immediately lead to major Hollywood roles, The Green Hornet's popularity in Hong Kong helped launch Bruce Lee's career in martial arts films.
In spite of still having a place in the public consciousness even today, Bruce Lee’s The Green Hornet was actually just a single-season series. Starring Van Williams as Britt Reid a.k.a. the Green Hornet, the 1966 ABC series is mostly remembered as the show that exposed Bruce Lee to American audiences ahead of his claim to fame in kung fu movies. Years before fighting Chuck Norris in Way of the Dragon...
In spite of still having a place in the public consciousness even today, Bruce Lee’s The Green Hornet was actually just a single-season series. Starring Van Williams as Britt Reid a.k.a. the Green Hornet, the 1966 ABC series is mostly remembered as the show that exposed Bruce Lee to American audiences ahead of his claim to fame in kung fu movies. Years before fighting Chuck Norris in Way of the Dragon...
- 8/22/2023
- by Charles Nicholas Raymond
- ScreenRant


Clockwise from top left: John Wick: Chapter 2 (Lionsgate), Enter The Dragon (Warner Bros.), Rush Hour 2 (Warner Bros.), Bloodsport (Warner Bros.), Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings (Disney) Graphic: AVClub Hollywood was not ready for Bruce Lee. When Enter The Dragon hit theaters 50 years ago, in August...
- 8/19/2023
- by Eric Francisco
- avclub.com

Clockwise from top left: John Wick: Chapter 2 (Lionsgate), Enter The Dragon (Warner Bros.), Rush Hour 2 (Warner Bros.), Bloodsport (Warner Bros.), Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings (Disney)Graphic: AVClub
Hollywood was not ready for Bruce Lee. When Enter The Dragon hit theaters 50 years ago, in...
Hollywood was not ready for Bruce Lee. When Enter The Dragon hit theaters 50 years ago, in...
- 8/19/2023
- by Eric Francisco
- avclub.com

The greatest tragedy of Bruce Lee’s all too short life was that he didn’t live to see the premiere of Enter the Dragon. Lee died on July 20, 1973. Enter the Dragon was released six days later.
Four years prior, Lee made a vow to himself that he titled “My Definite Chief Aim.” Handwritten in cursive with his characteristic flair, he wrote “I, Bruce Lee, will be the first highest paid Oriental super star in the United States. I will give the most exciting performances and render the best of quality in the capacity of an actor.” Throughout his career in Hollywood, Lee struggled to make his way, fighting against prejudice and exclusion at every step, in hopes of reaching his goal. And yet he never lived to see the breakthrough success of his masterpiece.
Enter the Dragon was the 13th highest grossing film in North America in 1973, but it...
Four years prior, Lee made a vow to himself that he titled “My Definite Chief Aim.” Handwritten in cursive with his characteristic flair, he wrote “I, Bruce Lee, will be the first highest paid Oriental super star in the United States. I will give the most exciting performances and render the best of quality in the capacity of an actor.” Throughout his career in Hollywood, Lee struggled to make his way, fighting against prejudice and exclusion at every step, in hopes of reaching his goal. And yet he never lived to see the breakthrough success of his masterpiece.
Enter the Dragon was the 13th highest grossing film in North America in 1973, but it...
- 8/17/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek

Fans of Bruce Lee will be happy to learn that there will be new content featuring the Dragon that will be coming out in the form of an anime. Shannon Lee, Bruce’s daughter and the head of his estate, has released a new teaser trailer for an anime to be called House of Lee. The trailer is a true teaser as it only runs for half a minute and showcases quick snippets of animation where Lee is doing his warm-up exercises reminiscent of his preparing to fight Chuck Norris in The Way of the Dragon, as well as small clips of what’s to come in the series.
Deadline reports that the trailer for House of Lee is attached to the special 50th anniversary 4K screenings of Enter the Dragon, which are set to play in over 650 theaters on Sunday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 16. The creative IP branch of the Bruce Lee Family Companies,...
Deadline reports that the trailer for House of Lee is attached to the special 50th anniversary 4K screenings of Enter the Dragon, which are set to play in over 650 theaters on Sunday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 16. The creative IP branch of the Bruce Lee Family Companies,...
- 8/11/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com

CBS is unlikely to be uttering the words “thank you Chuck Norris” anytime soon after handing over some Walker, Texas Ranger dough to the octogenarian action star.
More than five years after Norris sued the network and the studio for more than $30 million over profits from the eight seasons-plus of the procedural, lawyers and spokespeople for both sides say “the parties have resolved the dispute.”
CBS and Norris’ attorney John V. Berlinski are being as tight-lipped about the confidential settlement as the laconic Sergeant Cordell Walker himself, Norris pocketed a healthy sum in the end, I hear.
Sony Pictures TV was originally a defendant in the January 31, 2018-filed breach-of-contract lawsuit, but the studio was dismissed from the matter last year.
Litigated though the darkest days of the pandemic and with arbitration, the initial complaint from Norris’ Top Kick Productions alleged that Sony and CBS engaged in “self-dealing” that “cost Top...
More than five years after Norris sued the network and the studio for more than $30 million over profits from the eight seasons-plus of the procedural, lawyers and spokespeople for both sides say “the parties have resolved the dispute.”
CBS and Norris’ attorney John V. Berlinski are being as tight-lipped about the confidential settlement as the laconic Sergeant Cordell Walker himself, Norris pocketed a healthy sum in the end, I hear.
Sony Pictures TV was originally a defendant in the January 31, 2018-filed breach-of-contract lawsuit, but the studio was dismissed from the matter last year.
Litigated though the darkest days of the pandemic and with arbitration, the initial complaint from Norris’ Top Kick Productions alleged that Sony and CBS engaged in “self-dealing” that “cost Top...
- 7/25/2023
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV

Bruce Lee's career in and out of Hollywood revolutionized the martial arts film genre. Before he emerged as a worldwide star, these sorts of action movies certainly existed, but they were of an entirely different flavor. Lee brought several unique factors to the films he played in that had never been seen before, especially by Western audiences. This ultimately led to a massive shift in how Asian actors were seen in films and how the world thought of martial arts in general.
Lee was born in San Francisco, California, but raised in British Hong Kong, so he was raised in a multicultural and multilingual environment. This had a significant impact on his career and is a major part of why the martial artist was able to connect with a variety of audiences. Still, his early career in Hollywood was full of supporting roles—something that was highly frustrating to Lee.
Lee was born in San Francisco, California, but raised in British Hong Kong, so he was raised in a multicultural and multilingual environment. This had a significant impact on his career and is a major part of why the martial artist was able to connect with a variety of audiences. Still, his early career in Hollywood was full of supporting roles—something that was highly frustrating to Lee.
- 7/23/2023
- by Angel Shaw
- ScreenRant

This article contains spoilers for Warrior season 3 episode 6.
When it comes to Bruce Lee Easter eggs, Warrior has been cunningly hiding them in plain sight.
From the first season, there were nods like the tong man named Bolo (Rich Ting), a reference to Bolo Yeung who played the villainous killer with the Herculean physique (also named Bolo) in Enter the Dragon. Similar acknowledgements permeate the series, all the way to season three where one of the locations is an ice factory, just like the setting of The Big Boss. When the lead character Ah Sahm strips down to a white wife-beater T-shirt, it evokes Bruce Lee’s bicep revealing attire in The Way of the Dragon. Keen-eyed fans of fight choreography spot quick references to Lee’s timeless action scenes. Some Warrior fight sequences contain sequences that lift directly from Lee’s films, reimagined to fit in the series. The...
When it comes to Bruce Lee Easter eggs, Warrior has been cunningly hiding them in plain sight.
From the first season, there were nods like the tong man named Bolo (Rich Ting), a reference to Bolo Yeung who played the villainous killer with the Herculean physique (also named Bolo) in Enter the Dragon. Similar acknowledgements permeate the series, all the way to season three where one of the locations is an ice factory, just like the setting of The Big Boss. When the lead character Ah Sahm strips down to a white wife-beater T-shirt, it evokes Bruce Lee’s bicep revealing attire in The Way of the Dragon. Keen-eyed fans of fight choreography spot quick references to Lee’s timeless action scenes. Some Warrior fight sequences contain sequences that lift directly from Lee’s films, reimagined to fit in the series. The...
- 7/20/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek

Throughout the 1970s, Bruce Lee made a significant impact on Hollywood by being a leader in martial arts films, however, his illustrious career probably would not have worked in the modern day. Due to changes in action movies, fight scenes, and technology, a career like Bruce Lee's would definitely have trouble taking off today, or even happening at all. Therefore, no matter how talented a martial artist was, they may never reach the career heights that Bruce Lee did in his time.
Although Bruce Lee had a variety of supporting roles in the U.S. including The Green Hornet, the martial artist truly made a name for himself when he starred in five feature length Hong Kong martial arts films. In order, he appeared in The Big Boss, The Fist of Fury, The Way of the Dragon, Enter the Dragon, and The Game of Death. Despite the fact that Lee...
Although Bruce Lee had a variety of supporting roles in the U.S. including The Green Hornet, the martial artist truly made a name for himself when he starred in five feature length Hong Kong martial arts films. In order, he appeared in The Big Boss, The Fist of Fury, The Way of the Dragon, Enter the Dragon, and The Game of Death. Despite the fact that Lee...
- 7/6/2023
- by Megan Hemenway
- ScreenRant

Bruce Lee would utilize techniques from a wide array of different martial arts throughout his film career. Lee's legendary status as a martial arts movie icon has its foundation in his childhood, having studied Wing Chun under the tutelage of the famed Ip Man. As an adult, Lee would bring his skills as a martial artist to movies and television, achieving his first big success as Kato on The Green Hornet, before appearing in several kung fu movie hits in his native Hong Kong. Though Lee sadly passed away just before the 1973 release of Enter the Dragon, the film would become a towering martial arts classic.
Lee's success in martial arts films lies in his deep knowledge of different martial arts forms. Lee would come to the conclusion that no one martial art has a monopoly on combat effectiveness, leading him to research many different martial arts and distill them...
Lee's success in martial arts films lies in his deep knowledge of different martial arts forms. Lee would come to the conclusion that no one martial art has a monopoly on combat effectiveness, leading him to research many different martial arts and distill them...
- 6/22/2023
- by Brad Curran
- ScreenRant

Get ready for more emotional content. The legendary film that brought martial arts king Bruce Lee to the worldwide spotlight has been remastered for a whole new home viewing experience. Enter the Dragon is celebrating its 50th anniversary. And to commemorate the occasion, the first Hollywood-produced martial arts film is getting an upgrade in picture and sound quality with a brand new Bluray release from Warner Bros. Blu-ray.com has released details on the 50th anniversary 4K edition of the martial arts phenomenon.
The special features and technical aspects include:
4K Restoration Of The Film Hdr Presentation Of The Film New Dolby Atmos audio track Two Versions: Original theatrical version and special edition version Introduction by Linda Lee Cadwell Audio commentary by Paul Heller and Michael Allin Optional English Sdh, Spanish, and French subtitles for the main feature
The synopsis per Blu-ray.com reads,
“Five decades following his untimely death,...
The special features and technical aspects include:
4K Restoration Of The Film Hdr Presentation Of The Film New Dolby Atmos audio track Two Versions: Original theatrical version and special edition version Introduction by Linda Lee Cadwell Audio commentary by Paul Heller and Michael Allin Optional English Sdh, Spanish, and French subtitles for the main feature
The synopsis per Blu-ray.com reads,
“Five decades following his untimely death,...
- 6/16/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com

Starting his career in an uncredited role in as a henchman in the Dean Martin/ Matt Helm movie The Wrecking Crew, Chuck Norris really burst onto the scene fighting Bruce Lee in a Roman Coliseum in The Way of the Dragon. Since then, Chuck Norris has had a career filled with action scenes, loud guns, and roundhouse kicks. He was a mainstay of 1980s action films and was even brought in as a sort of savior for the others in The Expendables 2. While he’s mostly retired now, everyone still knows who he is, and Chuck Norris jokes have honored him for years. After a solid deep dive of the man’s movies, here are what we consider the best Chuck Norris movies:
The Octagon (1980)
Starting off a decade of plenty for Mr. Norris, The Octagon is one of those films that feels very much like he owns it.
The Octagon (1980)
Starting off a decade of plenty for Mr. Norris, The Octagon is one of those films that feels very much like he owns it.
- 6/11/2023
- by Emilie Black
- JoBlo.com

The original title of Enter the Dragon can be seen in the final showdown of the Bruce Lee classic. Released in 1973, Enter the Dragon follows Shaolin monk Lee (Bruce Lee) as he is recruited to infiltrate a martial arts tournament on the island of the sinister Shih Kien's Han, in order to uncover evidence of the villain's criminal empire. Fighting alongside characters played by Jim Kelly and John Saxon, Lee also has additional motivation to attend the tournament in the form of his vendetta against Han's bodyguard O'Hara (Bob Wall), the man responsible for the death of his sister.
Few martial arts films are as universally beloved and enduringly timeless as Enter the Dragon, which stands out as Bruce Lee's only Hollywood movie as the lead actor. Enter the Dragon famously launched the martial arts genre into the mainstream of the Western world and posthumously cemented Bruce Lee as a cinematic legend.
Few martial arts films are as universally beloved and enduringly timeless as Enter the Dragon, which stands out as Bruce Lee's only Hollywood movie as the lead actor. Enter the Dragon famously launched the martial arts genre into the mainstream of the Western world and posthumously cemented Bruce Lee as a cinematic legend.
- 6/10/2023
- by Brad Curran
- ScreenRant

Also new this weekend: Disney’s ‘The Boogeyman’ and Paul Mescal-starring musical drama ‘Carmen’.
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse leads this weekend’s new releases, hoping to catch audiences for Sony at a wide release of 674 locations.
The computer animated sequel to Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse sees lead character Miles Morales now aged 15 (voiced by Shameik Moore) and pushed to take greater risks to protect those he cares about, grappling with a villain who can jump between dimensions, and his crush, a Spider-Woman from a different realm, voiced by Hailee Steinfeld.
The voice cast also includes Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez,...
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse leads this weekend’s new releases, hoping to catch audiences for Sony at a wide release of 674 locations.
The computer animated sequel to Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse sees lead character Miles Morales now aged 15 (voiced by Shameik Moore) and pushed to take greater risks to protect those he cares about, grappling with a villain who can jump between dimensions, and his crush, a Spider-Woman from a different realm, voiced by Hailee Steinfeld.
The voice cast also includes Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez,...
- 6/2/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily

Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” made a splashy debut at the U.K. and Ireland box office, topping the charts with £5 million ($6.2 million), per numbers from Comscore.
The film accounted for 49% of all ticket sales across the three-day weekend, according to Disney.
In its second weekend, Universal’s “Fast X” held strong with £2.2 million in second place for a total of £10.2 million. In third position, in its fourth weekend, Disney’s “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” collected £1.5 million for a total of £31.6 million.
Universal’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” earned £292,155 in fourth place in its eighth weekend for a total of £52.2 million. Warner Bros.’ “Hypnotic” rounded off the top five, debuting with £217,252.
There were two more debuts in the top 10. Sony’s “Sisu” bowed in sixth place with £144,567 while National Amusements/Vue’s concert film “Tomorrow X Together World Tour – Act: Sweet Mirage – Live” debuted in...
The film accounted for 49% of all ticket sales across the three-day weekend, according to Disney.
In its second weekend, Universal’s “Fast X” held strong with £2.2 million in second place for a total of £10.2 million. In third position, in its fourth weekend, Disney’s “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” collected £1.5 million for a total of £31.6 million.
Universal’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” earned £292,155 in fourth place in its eighth weekend for a total of £52.2 million. Warner Bros.’ “Hypnotic” rounded off the top five, debuting with £217,252.
There were two more debuts in the top 10. Sony’s “Sisu” bowed in sixth place with £144,567 while National Amusements/Vue’s concert film “Tomorrow X Together World Tour – Act: Sweet Mirage – Live” debuted in...
- 5/31/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV

Dubbed by fans, and even his own daughter as the “purest” Bruce Lee film in existence, The Way of the Dragon isn’t quite what you’d expect. While still very much a martial arts beat-em-up through-and-through – built around countless extended sequences of Lee flexing his ridiculous form, and hospitalising a large amount of nefarious thugs – it runs a darn sight deeper than a lot of his other work.
For one thing, it’s not so focused on being as “cool” or straight as his other Hong Kong actioners. Set in Rome, with Lee as a hero-for-hire, flown in to save a struggling Chinese restaurant from being hounded by the local mafia, it’s an oddly hefty wait before fist meets face, and Lee spends a lot of that time on bumbling, fish-out-of-water comedy. It might be the only genre film you ever see that opens on an extended skit...
For one thing, it’s not so focused on being as “cool” or straight as his other Hong Kong actioners. Set in Rome, with Lee as a hero-for-hire, flown in to save a struggling Chinese restaurant from being hounded by the local mafia, it’s an oddly hefty wait before fist meets face, and Lee spends a lot of that time on bumbling, fish-out-of-water comedy. It might be the only genre film you ever see that opens on an extended skit...
- 5/22/2023
- by Ben Robins
- HeyUGuys.co.uk

Bruce Lee's legacy as a martial arts legend includes many iconic moments from his film career. When it comes to revered stars of the martial arts movie genre, Bruce Lee stands right at the top as the leading man of The Big Boss, Fist of Fury, The Way of the Dragon, and Enter the Dragon. Bruce Lee tragically passed away in 1973 at just 32 years old, but his legacy stands strong decades after his death through both his teachings and philosophy of martial arts and the iconic martial arts films of his career.
Part of why Bruce Lee continues to stand out so much as a martial arts icon is his enduring image as a near-invicible warrior, exemplified most famously by Lee's cries of "Wahhhh!" in fight scenes. With so many amazing martial arts fights in his filmography, there are also no shortage of iconic individual moments in each of Bruce Lee's five movies.
Part of why Bruce Lee continues to stand out so much as a martial arts icon is his enduring image as a near-invicible warrior, exemplified most famously by Lee's cries of "Wahhhh!" in fight scenes. With so many amazing martial arts fights in his filmography, there are also no shortage of iconic individual moments in each of Bruce Lee's five movies.
- 5/18/2023
- by Brad Curran
- ScreenRant

In keeping with tradition, the 2023 edition of Cannes Classics promises to be a feast for cineastes with tributes to global masters and restored versions of all-time classics.
Cannes Classics’ Memories of Jean-Luc Godard strand pays homage to the master who died in 2022 by screening a restored version of “Contempt” (1963); “Godard by Godard,” a self-portrait of the auteur; and the world premiere of “Phony Wars,” a trailer for a film that will never get made, described by the festival as a venture where the filmmaker “transformed his synopses into aesthetic programs.”
Liv Ullman will be present at the strand with “Liv Ullmann – A Road Less Travelled,” a documentary directed by Dheeraj Akolkar.
Japanese master Ozu Yasujiro will be paid tribute to with screenings of “Record of a Tenement Gentleman” (1947) and “The Munekata Sisters” (1950) off restored prints. “Return to Reason” – where four films of painter, photographer and director Man Ray have been...
Cannes Classics’ Memories of Jean-Luc Godard strand pays homage to the master who died in 2022 by screening a restored version of “Contempt” (1963); “Godard by Godard,” a self-portrait of the auteur; and the world premiere of “Phony Wars,” a trailer for a film that will never get made, described by the festival as a venture where the filmmaker “transformed his synopses into aesthetic programs.”
Liv Ullman will be present at the strand with “Liv Ullmann – A Road Less Travelled,” a documentary directed by Dheeraj Akolkar.
Japanese master Ozu Yasujiro will be paid tribute to with screenings of “Record of a Tenement Gentleman” (1947) and “The Munekata Sisters” (1950) off restored prints. “Return to Reason” – where four films of painter, photographer and director Man Ray have been...
- 5/5/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV

For a community of die-hard, genre-loving film fans who grew up crouched over tiny glass TV screens, the holy grail has arrived. Some of the cult film world’s most influential (and most obscure) releases, projected large and loud, on an IMAX screen the size of a building.
Bristol’s new(ish) Forbidden Worlds Film Festival returns for a second year, from 18th-21st May, with a frankly ridiculous line-up of big-screen treats. Three strands that very much speak for themselves: Creature Creators (stop-motion pioneers and practical effects wizards), Video Shop Archives (old school cult classics), and Michelle Yeoh (nuff said). Kicking off with a Stan Winston double-feature on opening night, showcasing Winston’s iconic effects work in The Terminator, before a rare theatrical screening of his directorial debut Pumpkinhead, Forbidden Worlds is really going there with unusual, one-off events.
“We all have our favourites,” jokes Tessa Williams, one of...
Bristol’s new(ish) Forbidden Worlds Film Festival returns for a second year, from 18th-21st May, with a frankly ridiculous line-up of big-screen treats. Three strands that very much speak for themselves: Creature Creators (stop-motion pioneers and practical effects wizards), Video Shop Archives (old school cult classics), and Michelle Yeoh (nuff said). Kicking off with a Stan Winston double-feature on opening night, showcasing Winston’s iconic effects work in The Terminator, before a rare theatrical screening of his directorial debut Pumpkinhead, Forbidden Worlds is really going there with unusual, one-off events.
“We all have our favourites,” jokes Tessa Williams, one of...
- 5/4/2023
- by Ben Robins
- HeyUGuys.co.uk

There are a number of James Bond movies that take advantage of other media to boost their own success. The franchise is one of the longest-running film franchises of all time, and its sheer popularity is not the only reason for this. The producers have had some additional tricks up their sleeves since the early days of the franchise.
The 007 series has always managed to stay relevant throughout time, from 1962 when Bond first came onto screens with Dr. No, to the present day with No Time To Die. The franchise has changed and evolved over time, and it's done so effectively. Some Bond films have been better than others, of course, but the producers have always utilized the right tactics to ensure the series stays relevant and interesting.
Related: The 3 James Bond Movies That Saved The 007 Franchise From Dying
From Russia With Love (North By Northwest)
North By...
The 007 series has always managed to stay relevant throughout time, from 1962 when Bond first came onto screens with Dr. No, to the present day with No Time To Die. The franchise has changed and evolved over time, and it's done so effectively. Some Bond films have been better than others, of course, but the producers have always utilized the right tactics to ensure the series stays relevant and interesting.
Related: The 3 James Bond Movies That Saved The 007 Franchise From Dying
From Russia With Love (North By Northwest)
North By...
- 5/2/2023
- by Daniel Evans
- ScreenRant
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