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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 148 episodes available.
May 28, 2023She Shoots StraightThis episode, we revisit Corey Yuen and one of his most popular examples of the "Girls with Guns" sub genre.We ask, "Is the princess dead?", Cyrus asks "Is the motorcyclist dead?" and we all ask "Is Yuen Wah dead?" Lots of wondering whether people are dead, this episode.We also ponder what happened to the baby, I explain Chekhov's Gun and two out of three of us didn't like Sammo Hung in this one.Later we answer a boatload of listener questions, including a brain busting Hulk Hogan based conundrum. Enjoy!...more2h 20minPlay
May 14, 2023DOA: Dead Or AliveThe fellas are on our own for this episode and when the cat's away, the mice will play!We dive head first into Corey Yuen's vibrant videogame adaptation and ask "Can Jaime Pressly do the splits?"We discuss the grossness of "upskirt" photos, the fact that Collin Chou should have been a superstar and whether Holly Valance is doing a British accent or not.Later, we rate some "old ladies of Hollywood" and Cyrus gerts let off the leash to discuss Dragon Ball Z.It's a fun one. Enjoy!...more2h 28minPlay
April 30, 2023Battle RoyaleI give Cyrus a break from martial arts this week and we watch the controversial Japanese classic, BATTLE ROYALE. We discuss exactly how we'd survive a Battle Royale scenario, we question the film's weird dream sequences and we ask, "Who has the best weapon?"Later, we go nuts with the listener questions and try to answer how many children we could take in a fight. We also tackle the amount of money someone could pay us for us to poop our pants. It's a wild one....more2h 28minPlay
April 16, 2023The Invincible ArmourNo Cyrus this week, I'm afraid. But Devan puts on her big girl pants and braves the world of low budget, old school kung fu flicks! How does she feel about John Liu? Does she appreciate Hwang Jang Lee's eagle's claw style? Does she get the dose of weapons action she so often craves? Listen to find out!Later, we discuss imaginary business ideas (and I go off on a weird sex-positivity tangent), Devan debates if she'd rather not have a nose or be blind, I discuss Fu for Thought's exciting future and much more! Enjoy!...more2h 22minPlay
April 02, 2023Ip Man - Thr Legend is BornIn this episode. me, Devan and Cyrus return to the world of chain punching as we watch the unofficial prequel to Donnie Yen's Ip Man movies. We answer the question. "Are we tired of Wing Chun," I get confused about the film's controversy and Cyrus has some harsh words.Later on, we answer listener questions which involves discussing actors in fat suits. popular musicians we don't like all that much and foods we love to cook. Enjoy!...more2h 43minPlay
March 19, 2023Double DragonThe things we do for this podcast! This week we watch the 1994 videogame adaptation, Double Dragon. We ask "Why is a 30 year old playing an 18 year old?" as well as "Why is Scott Wolf in this film at all?"Devan gets angry, we all get confused about a particular character (Abobo) and we question the film's depiction of 2007 technoogy.As always we answer listener questions and Devan reveals how terrified she is of AI.This one was quite a ride. Enjoy!...more2h 20minPlay
March 05, 2023Blade of the ImmortalIt's just me and Cyrus this week. We start off strong by demonstrating our total lack of knowledge when it comes to American geography. Then we jump into discussing the film, as per usual.Later on, we dive into listener questions and discuss musical collaborations, whether Jackie Chan or Sammo Hung is the better director and making friends as an adult.Enjoy!...more2h 16minPlay
February 19, 2023Blood and BoneThis week we review our first ever Michael Jai White film, Blood and Bone. We start the show by talking about Downton Abbey for far too long before I rave about Kamen Rider.Later, we ask, "What's up with Michael Jai White's pants?" and "Is Rufio allowed to say that?" before discussing Eamonn Walker's Oscar worthy performance.As per usual, we have many tangents and answer listener questions!...more2h 17minPlay
February 05, 2023Project AEpisode ONE HUNDRED, baby! We made it! This week we sit down and talk about Jackie Chan's groundbreaking film, Project A. We discuss Dick Wei, Devan suggests that maybe the plot is a little convoluted and we all admire the famous clock tower stunt.Later on, we answer listener questions and tell stories about when our parents embarrassed us (I also tell a story about how I embarrassed my mum with karate).Thank you to everyone that's stuck with us for a hundred episodes! Here's to a hundred more!...more2h 17minPlay
January 22, 2023House of Flying DaggersLove! Tragedy! Kung fu! We cover it all on this week's episode as we reveiw our first ever Zhang Yimou film.Devan sings us a ditty and reveals her newfound love of Andy Lau, Cyrus surprises us with some sweet kimono action and I ask, "Whatever happened to Zhang Ziyi?"We also get all fancy and discuss both the film's themes and some of its more obvious metaphors. Look at us!Later on, we tackle listener questions and I try Kool Aid for the first time. Enjoy!...more2h 11minPlay
FAQs about Fu for Thought:How many episodes does Fu for Thought have?The podcast currently has 148 episodes available.