Category: Martial Arts
BMFcast Extra 180 – Kung Fu Yoga
Kung Fu Yoga (2017) is a Jackie Chan movie where China and Bollywood come together to make a CG nightmare. From the director of Rumble in the Bronx, but don’t let that set your expectations too high.
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BMFcast504 – Yes, Madam! – Yeoh-tfits
Yes, Madam! (1985) is Cynthia Rothrock’s cinematic debut and damn if she isn’t a powerhouse right out of the gate. Here she teams with Michelle Yeoh, who is no slouch either when it comes to wrecking dudes. After the movie discussion we listen to your voicemails and are totally kind in response.
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BMFcast Extra 168 – Skiptrace
Skiptrace (2016) partners Jackie Chan with Johnny Knoxville and the two have past their prime Midnight Run adventures together. Also, it’s directed by Renny Harlin. Why isn’t this better?!
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BMFcast Extra 161 – Tekken
Tekken (2010) is the film adaptation of the popular video game franchise that no one asked for. Dudes and ladies fight in a post-apocalyse setting where corporations rule all. So our near future basically. Allow two non-Tekken experts to help guide you through it.
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BMFcast498 – Force Four – Hi-ya Felicia
Force Four (1975) is a movie in the loosest definition of that word. Four karate friends are hired to recover a stolen artifact and beat up the same 10 people over and over and over in between driving montages. Also, WARHAWK TANZANIA!
In the second half we’ve got thoughts on Parasite, Uncut Gems, the 1997 miniseries version of The Shining, Spring Breakers, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Superman: Red Son, Breaking Bad, and HBO’s McMillions. Enjoy!
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BMFcast496 – Mean Johnny Barrows – Destroy Yourself
Mean Johnny Barrows (1975) is Fred Williamson’s directorial debut. It’s the tale of unfortunate soul Johnny Barrows (played by Williamson) and how he’s eventually lured into becoming a mafia hit man. Then things really go wrong for Johnny.
In the second half we’ve got some thoughts on Lucy in the Sky, The Dead Don’t Die, the end of The Good Place, and more on Netflix’s Sabrina show. Enjoy!
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BMFcast479 – Fist of Honor – Babe Vigoda
Fist of Honor (1993) has Sam Jones playing FIST SULLIVAN, mob muscle who also fights in battles to resolve mafia turf wars. When he’s framed for the murder of his own girlfriend AND Abe Vigoda, he’s gotta fist some honor.
In the second half there’s Brightburn musings, along with thoughts on GLOW Season Three and the Rocko’s Modern Life update. Enjoy!
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BMFcast476 – Showdown – Un-Tom-Lee Death
Showdown (1993) is what happens when you take The Karate Kid and, well, make it again. Ken just started at Paradise High School but Tom hates it when Ken talks to his girl (Hey Dudes’ Christine Taylor). They fight. Then the school janitor/former Paradise Policeman Billy (Billy Blanks) teaches Ken how to fight. Everything concludes in an underground teenage fight club.
In the second half, BJ and Chuck have varying opinions on Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019), and then the whole gang joins in on the Tarantino talk with specific thoughts on Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003) and True Romance (1993). Also, brief opinions on Shazam (2019) and Thunderbirds (2004). Enjoy!
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BMFcast474 – Best of the Best 2 – Meg Foster Care
Best of the Best 2 (1993) continues the adventures of your favorite characters from the first installment, except this time they get involved in an underground Las Vegas fight/murder club… with deadly results.
In the second half we’ve got the hottest of takes on Spider-Man: Far From Home, Stranger Things Season 3, 21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street and The Lego Ninjago Movie. Plus, your emails and voicemails. Enjoy!
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BMFcast465 – Raw Force – Cocaine Art Garfunkel
Raw Force (1982) is the beginning of Force May-jeure and what an insane thing this movie is. The Burbank Karate Club travels to Warriors Island via The Worst Cruise Line in the World™ and ends up battling sadistic monks and zombie kung fu killers. It’s nuts!
The second half is ENTIRELY Avengers: Endgame talk with 100% spoilers at all times. You’ve been warned.
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