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Robert Temple Day coming to Burbank’s Martial Arts History Museum

Grandmaster Robert Temple has shared information with me regarding an upcoming event at the Martial Arts History Museum in Burbank, California honoring him, called “Robert Temple Day.” I had the pleasure of meeting Grandmaster Temple on my recent trip to Los Angeles, where Hong Kong cult cinema icon Master Carl Scott was nice enough to ….

Stars from Kung Fu TV series & Kung Pow to attend free Martial Arts History Museum unveiling

This January, The Martial Arts History Museum in Los Angeles will host a free event where the press and many well-known martial artists will celebrate the unveiling of new contributions to the Museum, including: the Jacket from the Kung Fu television series; the actual Gopher Chucks from the 2002 cult comedy film Kung Pow: Enter ….

#cultflavor Three the Hard Way also celebrating major anniversary

Speaking of anniversaries, 2014 is the 40th Anniversary of the Gordon Parks Jr.-directed cult classic Three the Hard Way, starring Fred Williamson, Jim Brown and the late Jim Kelly. The action thriller Three the Hard Way was originally released on June 26, 1974. Major characters from the film included Jim Brown as Jimmy Lait, Fred ….

Two cult classic American martial arts films planning major 30th Anniversary celebrations during New York City conventions

This year marks the 30th anniversary of two icons of American martial arts cult cinema – The Last Dragon and The Karate Kid. Both films were part of the unique lexicon of the 1980’s, where Americans were brought together after decades of countless wars, the Civil Rights Movement, and a series of major recessions, all ….

Iconic filmmakers Tsui Hark and Patrick Lung Kong to appear in person for A Better Tomorrow screening

Tsui Hark’s name has come up dozens of times during the filming of Blvd. Warriors. The action film producer has directed Donnie Yen, Maggie Cheung, Brigitte Lin, Jet Li and many more of the biggest Hong Kong action film stars on the 1980’s and 90’s. His films include Dragon Inn (director), Once Upon a Time ….

Tips for visiting Hong Kong for the Bruce Lee: Kung Fu, Art & Life Exhibit at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum

I’ve received some requests for information on the Bruce Lee: Kung Fu, Art & Life Exhibit currently on display at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. To make it easier, I’ve listed as much information as I have, based on my own experience visiting Hong Kong last month. I hope it helps to get more of ….