There’s still some screenings today, but Fantastic Fest 2026 is over for me at least. I had a good festival this year. I didn’t get to watch all the films I hoped to, but it’s hard to be disappointed when I know I’ll see most of them eventually. […]
My last feature at this year’s Fantastic Fest was director Fergal Costello, co-director/action choreographer Lee Huang, and writer Paddy McDonald’s kung fu horror comedy, Kung Fu Deadly (Ireland/Australia, 2026). When Dublin is beset by a swarm of rats, well, one neighborhood in Dublin, exterminators Danny (actor/comedian Steven He […]
Enter The 44th Chamber of Shaolin–a new short kung fu comedy by Hundreds of Beaver action choreographer and friend of the Gutter Jon Truei! “A mischievous, prank loving kung fu master creates fake training for a gullible teenager who still believes fantastical myths about martial arts. THE 44TH […]
Our friends at the Projection Booth discuss the Mr. Vampire kung fu horror-comedy series! “Released in 1985, the original Mr. Vampire was directed by Ricky Lau and stars Lam Ching Ying as a Taoist priest who battles the forces of evil along with his two inept students. This […]
Enjoy Shout Factory TV’s new free Channel, Hong Kong Fight Club! “Featuring genre-defining works from directing legends John Woo and Tsui Hark, alongside star-studded vehicles with Chow Yun-fat, Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jackie Chan and Leslie Cheung, the streaming channel from Shout! TV showcases the absolute greatest […]
Our friends at Podcast On Fire watch three of Michelle Yeoh’s films: “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 […]
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