Kaleb flies solo in episode 19 so that he can teach you all the deadly Iron Fist technique. We’re talking the movie that started the North American Kung Fu Craze, 1972’s King Boxer (aka Five Fingers of Death)!
Episode 18 keeps the ball rolling with a discussion of Kill Bill vol. 2! We finally get answers for everything we saw in vol. 1, including the Bride’s real name! However, Kaleb just can’t seem to stop calling her the Bride!
Cinema Quick Kick #5 has arrived! Today, Kaleb takes a look at what may be the greatest live action video game adaptation ever. It’s Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist! This 2014 web series was acclaimed by fans and critics and had a very bright future. But sadly, SFAF did not get the happy ending it very much deserved.
Episode 17 features a discussion of one of the greatest revenge tales ever told: Kill Bill! Starting with volume 1, Kaleb and Amber dive into this true love letter to martial arts films.
In episode 16, Kaleb and Amber brutalize the Cinema with a discussion of the BRUTAL 2016 Indonesian action film Headshot! The first action movie to be helmed by the pair of directors known as the Mo Brothers, Headshot is one of Iko Uwais’ more underrated films and it certainly deserves our attention!
Cinema Quick Kicks is back! In our 4th installment, Kaleb goes back to 2003 to look at the Xbox exclusive fighting video game known as Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus! Developed by John Tobias’ Studio Gigante after he left Midway, Tao Feng has been described as one of the most brutal and realistic fighting games ever created.
The Cinema returns with a discussion of one of the greatest martial arts films of the modern era: it’s Ong-Bak! Released in 2003, Ong-Bak proved to be Tony Jaa’s breakout film and catapulted him to stardom. So much so that critics and audiences even called him the next Bruce Lee. Join Kaleb and Amber today to find out what makes Ong-Bak such an amazing standout movie!
The Cinema is back for the third week in a row with episode 14! Today, Kaleb and Amber take a trip to Hong Kong with Chief Inspector Lee and Detective James Carter and they discuss Rush Hour 2! Apologies in advance for the mic buzzing. We ran into a technical issue!
It’s finally here! Mortal Kombat has begun! After nearly 25 years, we have a new live action adaptation of the iconic video game series. CEO of Destination Sports Montelrius Lafears returns to the studio and we discuss the new Mortal Kombat movie in depth (SPOILER ALERT) in this special bonus Cinema episode!
In episode 13 of the Cinema, Chris returns to the studio! Due to the new Mortal Kombat film being delayed by one week, the guys decide to fill the spot with one of the worst films ever made, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation! Before it all begins again for the MK movie universe, we gotta go back to 1997 where it all ended.
It’s a double Cinema birthday celebration! Today, we celebrate the birthdays of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, two of the most iconic names in the Kung Fu movie industry. And there’s no better way to celebrate than by looking at their first and only collaboration ever: The Forbidden Kingdom! This wuxia flick was a big deal when it was released in 2008. Does it still hold up today? Let’s find out! NOTE: Kaleb made a mistake with Jackie Chan’s age. Just to clarify, Mr. Chan turned 67 this year.
In episode 11 of the Cinema, Kaleb sits down with Chase Ward (vocalist of Straight Shot Home & Mortal Kombat fanatic), who is with us “via satellite”. The hype for the new Mortal Kombat film continues to build, so Kaleb and Chase go back in time to discuss where it all began. It’s the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie! Arguably the best video game movie out there, the ‘95 Mortal Kombat holds a special place in all our hearts!
The new Mortal Kombat film is upon us ladies and gentlemen! So today, Kaleb throws a Quick Kick at the 1996 cartoon series Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm!
The Cinema has made it to 10 episodes! Today, Kaleb and Amber catch up on all the news in the world of martial arts action and finally discuss one of the greatest films ever made. It’s the 2000 wuxia spectacle known as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon! This movie made Amber cry!
In the aftermath of the 2021 snowstorm, Kaleb rises to deliver a Quick Kick to the ice apocalypse and the 2012 video game gem known as Sleeping Dogs! The show must go on!
It’s another Cinema birthday celebration! Today we remember the legendary Brandon Lee on what would’ve been his 56th birthday. Kaleb and Amber look at Brandon’s highly underrated and perhaps best action film: Rapid Fire!
Welcome to the first episode of a new mini-series called Cinema Quick Kicks! Today, Kaleb tackles his favorite manga series: Fist of the North Star!
In episode 8 of the Cinema, Chris returns to the studio and the guys finally discuss Jet Li! We’re looking at Romeo Must Die! This 2000 retelling of Romeo & Juliet was the breakout role for Jet Li in America and Aaliyah’s acting debut. The guys believe this is a very underrated film. Find out why! Kaleb and Chris also give their thoughts on the Mortal Kombat remake images and more!
Happy New Year! 2020 showed no mercy, but now it’s our turn to strike back! Welcome to the Cinema’s first ever crossover episode! It’s Kung Fu vs Kaiju! We’re joined by Kal the Kaiju Guy (host of Kaiju Karnage) and we look at a TV show that has taken the world by storm: Cobra Kai!
We’re back after a long holiday weekend! Today, the Kung Fu Cinema becomes the Karate Cinema when Kaleb and his brother Seth look at one of the greatest movies ever made: The Karate Kid! This 1984 flick popularized Karate in the U.S. and has inspired multiple generations of people, including our two hosts. Find out what Kaleb and Seth love about this movie now in the Cinema’s last episode of 2020!
In episode 5 of the Cinema, Kaleb’s wife Amber is back in the studio and we celebrate her 26th birthday! For the main topic, Kaleb and Amber take a look at the 2009 live action Tekken movie. Tekken happens to be Kaleb and Amber’s favorite fighting game franchise. Does the movie do the games justice? We’ll find out today!
The Cinema celebrates the Dragon’s 80th birthday! We’re talking all things Bruce Lee and taking a look at his very first film: The Big Boss! The guys also give their thoughts on the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. exhibition match.
In episode 3 of the Cinema, Kaleb and Chris are joined by a very special guest in Montelrius Lafears. Montelrius is one of Kaleb’s oldest friends and the current CEO of the Destination Sports Brand clothing line (also known as DSB). This episode features predictions on the upcoming UFC 255 and much more. For the main topic, the guys take a look at the classic buddy cop martial arts film: Rush Hour!
Happy Halloween from the Cinema! Today, the Cinema receives a makeover and Kaleb is joined by guest host Chris. Chris is a close friend of Kaleb’s and a former high school wrestler. In this very special episode, Kaleb and Chris trade Halloween stories; Chris reminisces about his wrestling days; and the two give their thoughts on last weekend’s UFC 254, as well as predictions on the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Hall vs Silva, Naoya Inoue vs Jason Moloney, and much more. This episode also marks the f...
In the debut episode of Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema, Kaleb gives some background on himself and why he is such a huge fan of martial arts movies, starting with a breakdown of the first movie he ever saw: Bruce Lee’s Fist of Fury. You’ll also hear what to expect from the Cinema in future episodes.
