Episode 46 of Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema sees the return of Kidd Kong! Today, our 3 hosts take a trip across the multiverse and discuss one of Jet Li’s most popular movies, The One! Kaleb and Amber also make their excitement for Tekken: Bloodline known and we get the return of listener questions!
In episode 45, Kaleb and Amber embark on a journey to challenge the 7 Grandmasters! They talk about what is arguably Joseph Kuo’s best film and they explain why The 7 Grandmasters is perhaps the most essential Kung Fu film that you have to see! You’ll also hear Kaleb and Amber’s quick thoughts on Reacher!
In episode 44, Kaleb and Amber dive into the career of the legendary Yuen Biao and discuss his first leading role with Knockabout!
In episode 43, Kidd Kong returns to the studio and the guys dive into Jackie Chan’s second attempt at breaking into Hollywood, The Protector! The Protector is notorious for the many disagreements between Jackie and the film’s director, James Glickenhaus. The disagreements were so strong that Jackie even re-shot and re-edited the film for the Hong Kong release. How did all of this happen? Let’s find out!
In episode 42 of Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema, Montelrius returns to the studio and our 3 hosts discuss the underrated 2007 action extravaganza Invisible Target! They also discuss the new recently announced Police Story Blu-Rays.
In episode 41, Kaleb and Amber take a look at Kaleb’s favorite Donnie Yen film, Wu Xia (aka Dragon), which happens to be one of the final films of the late, great Jimmy Wang Yu. Kaleb and Amber also discuss the upcoming season 5 of Cobra Kai and the upcoming Tiger Cage box set.
Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema is over the hill! In episode 40, Kaleb and Amber dive into Jet Li’s final martial arts epic, Fearless! This is Kaleb’s favorite Jet Li movie and you’re gonna find out why!
It was The Karate Kid before The Karate Kid was cool. Episode 39 sees Kaleb and Amber discuss one of the films that made Jackie Chan a star (and it just so happens to be Kaleb’s favorite), Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow! NOTE: At 4:20, I said “Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow was shelved for several months…” but I meant to say Spiritual Kung Fu. My mistake!
In episode 38, Kaleb and Amber give a history lesson on Bashers and then tell the story of one of the greatest Kung Fu films ever made, One Armed Boxer!
Kaleb and Amber get back to the classics in episode 37! Today, we have one of the most popular movies of the 70s Kung Fu Craze, The Flying Guillotine!
In episode 36, Kaleb, Amber, and Montelrius sit down for a SPOILER-FILLED discussion of the brand new Netflix film, Fistful of Vengeance. Is it better or worse than its 2019 predecessor Wu Assassins? Let’s find out!
Kaleb and Amber return to form in episode 35 when they discuss the 2014 action masterpiece, The Raid 2! They also debate which Raid film is superior!
Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema has outdone themselves for episode 34. For the first time ever, the podcast has 4 hosts! Kaleb, Amber, Kal the Kaiju Guy, and Kidd Kong discuss the entertainingly bad, the delightfully awful, Showdown in Little Tokyo!
We’re thinking he’s back! In episode 33, Kaleb is joined once again by Kal the Kaiju Guy and Kidd Kong to discuss what may be the best action film of the last decade… John Wick! Kaleb and Amber also discuss what hosting the podcast has done for their relationship.
Kaleb and Amber blast into the new year with a discussion of Donnie Yen’s latest outing and the final film of the late, great director Benny Chan: Raging Fire! You’ll also hear their thoughts on Cobra Kai season 4, the return of listener questions, and what to expect from Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema throughout 2022!
In episode 31 (the last episode of 2021), Kaleb and Amber reflect on the past year (it was something else) and bookend it with a trip to the Shaolin temple to talk about one of the most iconic Kung Fu movies of all time: The 36th Chamber of Shaolin! Kaleb also reveals some exciting plans for the future of Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema!
Today, we celebrate 30 episodes of Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema! Kaleb and Amber dive into the career of the B-level action movie king himself, Scott Adkins, with a discussion of his 2009 film Ninja! This film was released under the radar the very same year as the much anticipated Ninja Assassin. Is it better or worse? Let’s find out!
Happy 81st birthday to the legendary Bruce Lee! In episode 29, Kaleb is joined by Kal the Kaiju Guy (from Kaiju Karnage) and they discuss what is considered by many to be Bruce Lee’s best film… The Way of the Dragon!
In episode 28, Kaleb and Amber introduce you guys to the legendary filmmaker Joseph Kuo and his very underrated Kung Fu spectacle Born Invincible! Kaleb also reminisces on his childhood experiences with this film.
Happy Halloween from Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema and welcome to episode 27, the 2nd annual Halloween special! Today, Kaleb and Amber discuss the 2011 martial arts/survival horror masterpiece The Raid!
It’s the one year anniversary of Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema! Kaleb is joined by Chris from Kidd Kong at the Movies, as well as Kal the Kaiju Guy from Kaiju Karnage! The guys head to the Kumite and talk Bloodsport!
In episode 25, Kaleb has a story for you guys. The story of the One-Armed Swordsman. Join us now to hear the legend of the trailblazing wuxia flick.
For episode 24, Kaleb, Amber, and Montelrius saw Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. So they have to talk about it, right? Right you are! SPOILER ALERT!
For Cinema Quick Kick #7, Kaleb throws down with one of the best video games to come out in years: Ghost of Tsushima!
It’s officially September. Or should we say SHAWTEMBER?! That means it’s time for Kaleb and Amber to introduce you all to their five secret pupils: the Centipede, the Snake, the Scorpion, the Lizard, and the Toad. It’s the Five Deadly Venoms! Let’s start Shawtember with a bang and look at one of the most influential martial arts films and one of the greatest cult films of all time!
Kaleb and Amber take a trip down the rabbit hole in episode 22 to find the answer to the question: What is the Matrix? Join us now and hear more about one of the greatest sci-fi action films ever made!
KAMEHAMEHA! Today, Kaleb delivers a Quick Kick to the original Dragon Ball anime! More specifically, the World Martial Arts Tournament sagas!
In episode 21, Kaleb and Amber dive into the new Snake Eyes film. They had an awful lot to say about this one, so SPOILER ALERT! Kaleb also contemplates giving up on Hollywood action films.
The Cinema celebrates 20 episodes with a discussion of Donnie Yen’s 2008 film Ip Man!
In this very special bonus episode, Kaleb’s brother Seth returns to the studio and they are joined by none other than their own father! Kaleb wouldn’t be everyone’s favorite Kung Fu fanatic if it wasn’t for this man. In this potentially once in a lifetime event, hear the guys laugh to death over the 2002 cult classic parody Kung Pow!
