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 […]

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 […]

Today is episode one of our two-part look at Lee Rock and Lee Rock II, a four-hour crime saga based on the life of Lui Lok, a real Hong Kong police officer whose career took him from cadet to high-ranking power broker within a deeply corrupt system. Andy Lau plays the role across both films, […]

Lau Kar-Leung meets buddy cop comedy in Tiger on the Beat! Chow Yun-Fat and Conan Lee bicker, banter, and brawl their way through heroin smugglers and a chainsaw duel you won’t forget. It’s a classic Hong Kong genre mash-and-smashup, mixing slapstick, squib-heavy carnage, and Lau’s signature choreography with explosive modern action. With Kenny B and […]

Hong Kong cinema goes full comic book madness in Saviour of the Soul! Inspired by City Hunter but transformed into something uniquely Hong Kong, this film blends slick action, wild visuals, and larger-than-life characters. We break down its manga and anime influences, its dazzling style, and its place in the careers of Andy Lau, Anita […]

Michelle Yeoh’s filmography is vast, so we’re trying something new. Instead of covering every film, we’re selecting three to highlight her action legacy. Two quick reviews focus on her 90s wuxia and action work with Holy Weapon and Wonder Seven, while our deep dive goes into her action debut Yes, Madam. With Kenny B and […]