Fu for Thought

Fu for Thought

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Fu for Thought episodes

  • Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

    No Cyrus this week, but Devan and I jump feet first into discussing CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON. We recall how we thought the film was more complicated than it is, we gush over the incredible fight choreography and ask, "Is the flashback jarring?"

    We also take a swing at the film's themes, including heroicism versus villainy, the petulence of Jen and the overall focus on love and romance.

    Later, we answer listener questions, have a surprise cameo from long-time listener, Ramma, and Devan sings us a ditty. Enjoy!

    1 hr 28 min
  • Shaolin Intruders

    On this weeks episode of the podcast we return to both Shaw Brothers and Shaolin to unravel the murder mystery of SHAOLIN INTRUDERS. We ask Devan whether she's changed her mind on Shaolin films, Cyrus surprises us all and, as always, I gush over what I think is an unheralded classic.

    With all its weapon fights, does Devan absolutely love this one?


    Later, I give the other two some solid "Would you rather?" questions and we chat about weird dreams (I take it to a dark place!). Enjoy!

    1 hr 31 min
  • Road House (2024)

    This week on the podcast we review the utterly bonkers (but highly enjoyable) ROAD HOUSE remake. We ask Devan to rate Conor McGregor's cheeks, discover some Easter Eggs and do our best (or worst) "DALTON!" yells.

    Later, we answer listener questions and discuss our run ins with bouncers and the oldest/newest films we'd put o our "Top 250 films of all time" list. Enjoy!

    1 hr 40 min
  • No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers

    This week on the podcast we sit down and try to decipher the utterly confounding plot of No Retreat, No Surrender 3. We question Loren Avedon's "Russia jacket," I gush over the legendary scaffold jump and Devan hands out another one of her legendary nicknames.

    Later, we answer listener questions and talk about heartbreaking films, newly discovered music and we write the ultimate Romcom. Enjoy!

    1 hr 54 min
  • Tiger Cage II

    No Devan this week, unfortunately. But Cyrus and I sit down and discuss the ins and outs of Yuen Woo Ping's modern classic, Yuen Woo Ping's Tiger Cage II.

    I ask Cyrus, "Do you need a reason to have a fight scene?", Cyrus tslks about the film's hilarious (and offensive) dub track and we both agree that squibs are always better than CGI.
    Later on we answer listener questions and get into an important discussion about Lil Jon's "Get Low." Enjoy!

    1 hr 37 min
  • In the Mood for Love

    Love is in the air! On our Valentine's Day special epiode of the Fu for Thought podcst, we review Wong Kar Wai's emotional, thought provoking masterpiece, In the Mood for Love.

    We get DEEP with this one and discuss the film's various themes, metaphors and ideas. We dive into Chan's (Maggie Cheung's) Singapore visit, the importance of the colour red and we ask if the two leads are ever physically intimate.

    Later on we answer listener questions about romance and list off our favourite Rom Coms. Enjoy!

    1 hr 42 min
  • The Roundup: No Way Out

    This week, we get knocked out and slapped back to consciousness by the latest in the "Crime City" series, The Roundup: No Way Out. We discuss the big laughs in the film, the construction of the fight sequences and the fact that the the film's violence is actually relatively safe.

    After Devan's oh-so-subtle signal, we answer listener questions and get into one of our favourite podcast discussion about which is scarier: an otter with a knife or an eagle with a gun. Enjoy!

    1 hr 38 min
  • Operation Condor

    After an illness induced hiatus, we're BACK! This week, we discuss Jackie Chan's globe trotting classic, Operation Condor.

    Devan wants proof that Jackie's a treasure hunter, I gush over the film's comedic sensibilities and reminisce about the time I believed Chan did all of his own stunts. But the big question is, "Has Devan finally found a Jackie film she likes?"


    Later, we answer listener questions and do our best to recall Fu for Thought's "greatest hits." Enjoy!

    1 hr 55 min
  • Samurai Cop

    We see 2023 off with a bang by watching and reviewing the infamous "so bad it's good" film, SAMURAI COP (1991).


    We ask, "Did this film actually have an editor?", question the gratuitous and, let's face it, gross, sex scenes and jointly roll our eyes at the film's racial jokes.I argue that Samurai Cop is a riot, to be watched with friends and Devan...well...she thinks differently.

    Later we answer listener questions and talk about whay films we'd watch for the first time again, if we had the chance. Enjoy!

    1 hr 30 min
  • Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman

    On this week's episode, we discuss the merits of the straight-to-sreaming Zatoichi homage, EYE FOR AN EYE: THE BLIND SWORDSMAN. I get pretty ranty as I go on a one man crusade for equality in cinema.

    Besides that, Devan asks "Is Stevie Wonder really blind?", Cyrus tells us about him trying to assist his "lady friend" in the bathroom and we all go back and forth about which animal has the worst potty mouth.

    It's a fun one!

    1 hr 47 min

About Fu for Thought

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A discussion, between friends, about the highs and lows of kung fu cinema. One film at a time.