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A discussion, between friends, about the highs and lows of kung fu cinema. One film at a time.... more
FAQs about Fu for Thought:How many episodes does Fu for Thought have?The podcast currently has 151 episodes available.
October 03, 2021Shaolin and Wu TangThis week, we delve into the most Shaw Brothersy non-Shaw Brothers film ever made. We talk Shaolin, Wu Tang and go on plenty of our usual tangents.Later, we discuss pick-up lines, the biological science behind virginity and give our underrated movie recommendations.Enjoy!...more2h 19minPlay
September 20, 2021I Saw the DevilThis week we take a break from martial arts and get seriously dark with 2010's Korean masterpiece, I Saw the Devil.We question the film's brutality, ask who the titular devil is and ponder why Lee Byung-hun doesn't get more recognition.We also have an Avatar: The Last Airbender Blu Ray give away and answer a lot of food centric listener questions. Enjoy!...more2h 28minPlay
September 06, 2021Five SuperfightersWe're live from Cyrus' lair and things get wild! We discuss an underrated shapes classic, whether crunchy or smooth peanut butter is better and, for some stupid reason, me and Cyrus do the Paqui One Chip Challenge. It does NOT go well.Later on we answer listener questions. We give our thoughts on movie trailers, we ask ourselves which Sex and the City character we are and Cyrus gets a little trigger happy with the tv remote.Enjoy the ride!...more2h 8minPlay
August 22, 2021The GrandmasterThis week we get all high brow as we talk about Wong Kar Wai's art house homage to martial arts. We discuss a ton of things, including the possibility of the film being too pretentious, Ip Man being a bit of a dick and who the title of The Grandmaster actually refers to.Later we answer listener questions and chat about ASMR, being a lifeguard and biopics. Enjoy!Listener questions can be sent to us on Instagram: Fu_for_Thought. Or you can email [email protected]....more2h 16minPlay
August 08, 2021Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom FlameThis week we go all Sherlock Holmes as we discuss Tsui Hark's fantasy whodunnit. We talk about the twist no one saw coming, Detective Dee's ridiculous hat and moments in the film that truly baffled us.Later we chat about our medical mishaps, the closest we've ever been to being arrested and movies we loved as kids but hate now.You can send all listener questions to me via Instagram: Fu_for_Thought. Or you can email [email protected].Enjoy!...more2h 21minPlay
July 26, 2021Ninja in the Dragon's DenSHAKA NINJA! This week we discuss Corey Yuen's directorial debut, Ninja in the Dragon's Den. We ask "How many booby traps is TOO many booby traps?", Cyrus discusses his attempt at making shrimp and grits and Devan brings her nicknaming talents to the episode.Per usual, we answer listener questions and ask "Who was the hottest Spice Girl?"We also have a contest to win 36 Styles' (www.36styles.com) newest shirt design!...more2h 7minPlay
July 12, 2021Street FighterGet your HADOUKENs ready because this week we discuss Jean-Claude Van Damme's infamous step into the video game world. Is it a GOOD bad movie or is it a BAD bad movie?We also talk about Bruce Lee's drug use, Black Widow and Fast 9. Later on, we answer listener questions!...more2h 4minPlay
June 28, 2021Bangkok KnockoutThis week we dip our toes into Thai cinema with Panna Rittikrai's action packed ode to his stunt team. We ask "Can great action save an inherently flawed movie?" and Devan hands out her usual character nicknames.Afterwards, we answer listener questions and ask a few of our own. Enjoy!...more1h 58minPlay
June 13, 2021Shogun AssassinThe Fu for Thought crew head to Japan this week (via the US) as we watch the classic exploitation flick, Shogun Assassin. THERE WILL BE BLOOD.We discuss whether blood geysers are a good or bad thing, which of the Masters of Death is our favorite and Devan airs her frustrations with the ending. Then we go our usual route and answer your listener questions!NOTE: WE DO HAVE SOME AUDIO ISSUES IN THIS EPISODE. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE JUMPS IN AUDIO HERE AND THERE....more2h 4minPlay
May 30, 2021Martial ClubThis week we head back to Shaw Brothers to watch another Lau Kar Leung classic. Does the final fight still hold up? Is it one of the top ten martial arts movies of all time?As well as chatting all things kung fu, we discuss the etymology of genitals, our potential WWE tag team and which celebrities we'd like to work with if we were in the movie industry.It's a fun one!...more2h 1minPlay
FAQs about Fu for Thought:How many episodes does Fu for Thought have?The podcast currently has 151 episodes available.