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Less than a year after the first film, Once Upon a Time in China II arrives with bigger historical stakes, sharper action and no sign of sequel fatigue. Kenny B and Mike Scott of the A4E Podcast (Linktree) return to discuss Tsui Hark, Jet Li, Donnie Yen, the White Lotus cult and whether Part II […]

John Woo had proven himself commercially with comedy by this stage, even if it wasn’t necessarily where he wanted to remain. These three films take us through three very different variations on that side of his career, from the sex-farce anthology structure of Hello, Late Homecomers, through the increasingly dark and unhinged comedy of From […]

Tsui Hark’s Once Upon a Time in China marked a turning point for the Hong Kong martial arts film, bringing Wong Fei-hung back to the screen in a form that felt both rooted in legend and thoroughly modern. Kenny B is joined by Mike Scott from the A4E podcast (Linktree) to discuss the film’s production, […]

In this episode we’re looking at The Magnificent Trio, a milestone in the studio’s early wuxia cycle where Chang Cheh takes a cue from Japan’s Three Outlaw Samurai. We’re also giving a spotlight to two other early Chang Cheh films from this period: 1965’s The Butterfly Chalice, a huangmei opera that somehow fits both musical […]

A rare detour for Sammo Hung into straight period swordplay, and the final chapter in the long career of Lo Wei, this month’s deep dive covers Blade Of Fury, with Kenny B and Phil G. Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on our Facebook page and Facebook group or X (@podcastonfire, @sogoodreviews) and SUBSCRIBE to our iTunes feed, stream us on […]

The title My Young Auntie already tells you something’s off. A young woman marries into a family and suddenly becomes the senior authority over people much older than her. From that simple inversion, Lau Kar-Leung builds a film about hierarchy, respect, and generational clash. All wrapped in a kung fu comedy. With Kenny B and […]

Lau Kar-leung keeps carving out his own lane, moving further away from Chang Cheh’s shadow and delivering some of the sharpest, smartest fight scenes ever staged. Often hidden inside moments of polite decorum. It’s all packed into the boldly titled Dirty Ho. With Kenny B, and Phil G of Eastern Film Fans. Contact the show […]

All aboard The Millionaires’ Express! Sammo Hung channels his love for Western landscapes, and ropes in half the Hong Kong film industry. Many of whom are more than ready to be thrown, kicked, and bruised by him. With Kenny B and the creator of Podcast On Fire and one half of The Lager Logs on […]

Quizmaster Paul Fox is back at the helm, bringing together Kenny B, Phil G, and the Lager Logs duo, Stewart Sutherland and Tom K-W, for this year’s end-of-year trivia clash. From all of us at the Podcast On Fire Network: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and thanks for sticking with us throughout the year. Whether you’ve […]

Today’s episode takes a gentler turn as we look at Christmas in August, the quietly acclaimed debut of Hur Jin-ho. Known for its stillness and emotional restraint, it became an early milestone of late-90s Korean cinema and helped cement Han Suk-kyu and Shim Eun-ha as iconic leads. With Kenny B and Korean cinema expert Paul […]

A deep dive into one of the more disturbing crime sprees that gripped Tuen Mun in the early ’90s. Crimes that inspired a handful of grim, low-budget procedurals. One of them came from Danny Lee’s direct-to-video arm at Magnum Films. With Sleazy K and The Great Lord Joshua Regal. Contact the show via email at […]

Jet Li dives headfirst into Wong Jing mayhem in Last Hero in China. A wild, comedic detour from the Once Upon a Time in China series. With Kenny B and Phil G. Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on our Facebook page and Facebook group or X (@podcastonfire, @sogoodreviews) and SUBSCRIBE to our iTunes feed. Music courtesy of Brian Kirby. Running […]

Tsui Hark and Ching Siu-tung blend wartime adventure with comic book storytelling in The Raid, an adaptation of the classic Hong Kong manhua Uncle Choi. With Kenny B and A4E’s Michael Scott. Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on our Facebook page and Facebook group or X (@podcastonfire, @sogoodreviews) and SUBSCRIBE to our iTunes feed. Music courtesy of Brian Kirby. Running […]

In this episode, we spotlight three early films from director John Woo. We kick things off with quick takes on two of his comedies, Money Crazy and Follow the Star, before turning our attention to the main feature: Woo’s striking early wuxia effort, Last Hurrah for Chivalry. It’s a fascinating turning point in his career, […]

In part two, we move from rise to reckoning. Lee Rock II sees Lui Lok consolidating his power, facing family tensions with his grown son (Aaron Kwok), and navigating the corruption crackdown that forces his retreat from Hong Kong. We look at the time jumps, Andy Lau’s aged portrayal, and whether the sequel’s emotional beats […]