Blvd Warriors

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 ….

Blvd Warriors interviews

Grandmaster Ron Van Clief Martial Artist, Master Instructor, Actor and Filmmaker Black Dragon’s Revenge, The Last Dragon Oso Tayari Casel Martial Artist and Master Instructor Master Carl Scott Martial Artist, Master Instructor and Actor Soul Brothers of Kung Fu, Sun Dragon, Kung Fu Executioner Soke ‘Little’ John Davis Martial Artist and Master Instructor Master Linda ….

Blvd Warriors first synopsis

Inspiration can come from many places: from traditions developed thousands of miles away and thousands of years ago; from movies with dialogue we don’t understand; and it can come from within. But what’s important is where inspiration takes us. Whether it’s community centers, world-class competitions, music, or kung fu cinema, the martial arts have been ….

Enter the Dragon original release at Graumann’s Chinese in Los Angeles

Artist Aaron Kai emailed me these extremely rare photos from the original 1973 release of Bruce Lee’s martial arts epic Enter the Dragon. The images feature the original banners at Graumann’s Chinese Theater. When Aaron’s not collecting vintage martial arts memorabilia, he’s a highly skilled painter. See his work at myfantasyart.com/id/kaiart.

Weinstein Co. to remake Shaw Bros. classics Come Drink With Me and Avenging Eagle

Variety reports that the Weinstein Co. has signed a two-picture deal with Celestial Pictures to remake a pair of classic martial arts action films from the Golden Era of Hong Kong cinema. Weinstein and Celestial will develop and produce English-language versions of Come Drink With Me and Avenging Eagle, according to the report. John Fusco, ….