Shaw Brothers screen legend and classic character actor Tien Feng passed away October 1, 2015 at age of 87. As a tribute, here is my list of recommended kung fu movies that featured Tien Feng. Born Feng Tian Tian Yu Kun in Henan in
SPL 2: A TIME FOR CONSEQUENCES, the sequel to 2007's SPL: SHA PO LANG (aka KILLZONE) finally came out 8 years later. Was it worth the wait?
SPL 2: A TIME FOR CONSEQUENCES (2015)
starring: Tony Jaa, Jacky Wu Jing, Simon Yam, Louis Koo / directed by:
The award-winning wuxia epic THE ASSASSIN premieres in Los Angeles Monday Oct. 12, 2015 7:30 pm at The Egyptian Theatre.
THE ASSASSIN (2015) 7:30 pm
Starring Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Zhou Yun, Satoshi Tsumabuki / directed by Hou Hsiao-Hsien
Nie Yinniang (Shu Qi) reunites with her family
SPL 2: A TIME FOR CONSEQUENCES will be premiering in Los Angeles Oct. 10, 2015 at The Egyptian Theatre. Arrive early (6pm) to get free tickets (while supplies last).
Though mostly a sequel only in name (pretty typical for HK movies), SPL 2 sees he return
This week The New Beverly begins its wrap up its month-long Tribute to Shaw Brothers with two of Shaw's best kung fu movies. On September 28th, 2015: FIVE DEADLY VENOMS and AVENGING EAGLE starting at 7:30pm.
FIVE DEADLY VENOMS (aka THE FIVE VENOMS) (1978) 7:30 pm
Starring
The last double feature for The New Beverly's month-long Tribute to Shaw Brothers showcases two more Chang Cheh classics. September 29th & October 1st, 2015 feature GOLDEN SWALLOW and MASKED AVENGERS starting at 7:30pm.
GOLDEN SWALLOW (aka THE GIRL WITH THE THUNDERBOLT KICK) (1968) 7:30 pm
Starring Cheng Pei-pei,
This Saturday at midnight! Another epic Chang Cheh bloodbath: FIVE ELEMENT NINJAS @ New Beverly Cinema, LA September 26, 2015.
FIVE ELEMENT NINJAS (1982) 11:55 pm
aka SUPER NINJAS aka CHINESE SUPER NINJAS
Starring Cheng Tien Chi, Lo Mang, Lung Tung-Sheng / Directed by Chang Cheh
When an evil
This week The New Beverly presents two classics starring one my favorite iconic Shaw Brothers stars: Lo Lieh!UPDATE: I wondered why they titled the Sept. 23rd event night with one title and Sept. 24th night with the alternate title, since they are seemingly the same
Shaw Bros. Tribute continues at The New Beverly Cinema in LA Sept. 22, 2015 with sexploitation and horror works: THE BAMBOO HOUSE OF DOLLS and HUMAN LANTERNS.
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THE BAMBOO HOUSE OF DOLLS (1973) 7:30 197 min
starring Lo Lieh, Birtie Tove / directed by Kuei Chih
This Saturday at midnight! The Venom Mob classic: THE KID WITH THE GOLDEN ARM @ New Beverly Cinema, LA September 19, 2015.
THE KID WITH THE GOLDEN ARM (1979) 11:55 pm
Starring Sun Chien, Lo Meng, Feng Lu, Sheng Chiang, Philip Kwok, Pai Wei / Directed by