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When it comes to making features like this one, i love the idea of coming up with my own personal “100 Great Kung Fu Movies” of all time. It is tough choosing just 100 because you know there are many more great Kung Fu movies that are not on the list.

I have decided that to make the list, a movie must have a few hand to hand moments during fight scenes in the movies chosen. If for example its mainly sword play with one fight scene hand to hand it won’t make the list. Its old school “style” Kung Fu movies, not modern day settings.

I understand everyone will have their own personal favorites and some may not agree with my list and that’s fine because it’s nice to have different opinions on this genre which keeps it fresh and alive when having good debates.

Anyway, thank you...

What we lack more and more these days are epic fight scenes in the final part of kung Fu/Martial Art movies. We have seen less and less one on one fight scenes in the final battle over the past 15-20 years, which is a shame but we have seen recently a few flicks bringing that winning formula back.

I want to name a few of my favorite end fight scenes and please feel free to comment below, your favorite fight scenes and maybe they will be added to the future features. I only add fight scenes which i can find the clips for on youtube, so some classics might not be added to the lists.

1.Drunken Master 2 (1994)

Cast:Jackie Chan, Lau Kar Leung, Ti Lung, Anita Mui, Ken Lo, Andy Lau, Mark Houghton

Fight Choreographer: Lau Kar Leung, Jackie Chan

2.Ong Bak 2 (2008)

Cast:Tony Jaa, Nirut Sirichanya, Sorapong Chatree,...

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Lupin III comes to theaters in 2014 and stars Tadanobu Asano, Nick Tate, Meisa Kuroki, Jerry Yan, Shun Oguri, David Asavanond, Nirut Sirichanya, Geoffrey Giuliano. The film is directed by Ryûhei Kitamura.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Following the car chases, punch-ups, financial intrigue, and multiple language fun of 2008’s Largo Winch, Tomer Sisley returns as the eponymous hero in Largo Winch: the Burma Conspiracy with even more corporate shenanigans, double-crosses, high-octane action, discoveries about Largo’s deceased father Nerio, and clues about his own adopted past. It doesn’t particularly mess with the first film’s blueprint; an oddly satisfying mix of knowing Bondesque mechanics and business titans, but that’s all to the good. It’s just as fun, even with the addition of the hot-button country of disdain, Burma, and the diversion of Sharon Stone playing a cougar International Criminal Court investigator.

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Rating: 3.0/5.0

Sequels usually fail because they’re just subpar as compared to their initial flash of genius. On the surface, “The Hangover Part II” appears to take chances by radically upping the ante on the film’s shock factor. But delving beneath the smoke and mirrors, the film actually is trying desperately not to let you down by riling you up even more.

Part two puts a new meaning to “Bangcock” when the film’s bachelor finds a woman who – if she was a Ms. Potato Head – was misassembled with one body part that makes you go hmmmm. Successful comedy, though, doesn’t come from having to drop more “F” bombs or falling down more stairs.

The King Maker

Stars: Gary Stretch, John Rhys-Davies, Cindy Burbridge | Written by Sean Casey | Directed by Lek Kitaparaporn

The King Maker takes place in the Ayutthaya Kingdom in Siam (now Thailand) in the sixteenth century and follows the adventures of Fernando (the excellently named Gary Stretch) , a Portuguese mercenary, who, after being shipwrecked, is captured by Arab slavers. After an attempt to escape, his freedom is bought by the beautiful Maria (Cindy Burbridge), a Portuguese living in Siam with her father, Philippe (John Rhys-Davies of Indiana Jones and Lord of the Rings fame), who is working in service to the king (Nirut Sirichanya). Fernando too finds himself fighting for the king and after proving himself to be a strong warrior, enlisted in the king’s personal guard. Soon, it becomes apparent that the king’s life is in danger; unbeknownst to Fernando, it is the queen (Yossavadee Hassadeevitchitt) behind the assassination attempts,...

Film: ‘Ong Bak 3′; Director: Tony Jaa and Panna Rittikrai; Actors: Tony Jaa, Primorata Dejudom, Nirut Sirichanya; Rating: * – Self-indulgent Tony Jaa loses way.

Martial arts in cinema have been a domain of the Asians. Since the days of the first master Bruce Lee, there have been many like Jackie Chan and Jet Li, among others, who have taken martial arts.

So its not surprising that the "Got Talent" reality show franchise as a Thailand version, nor is it surprising that a performance from this particular iteration has spawned a viral video sensation. What is surprising is the specific reason why this video is in its early stages of going viral, one that has to be viewed to be truly appreciated. First the video: very pretty young lady is sings for a panel comprised of actors Nirut Sirijanya and Pornchita 'Benz' Na Songkhla and TV producer Pinyo Rutham. (the interesting part comes around 1:02):...

Director: Thanakorn Pongsuwan. Review: Adam Wing. You know you’re in for a rough ride when a message flashes up at the start of the movie stating that suicide is a sin and the filmmakers don’t condone it. Then we see a man take his own life in gruesome fashion, there’s a good (?) reason for this but lets make one thing clear, director Thanakorn Pongsuwan likes his action bloody. A man learns a powerful lesson about the price of immortality in Demon Warriors, a new supernatural action thriller from Thailand. The Opapatikas are a special breed of people who have died only to be resurrected and given special powers: they are invincible in combat and gain unique superhuman skills in return for killing themselves. Sounds great on paper, but believe me when I tell you there is a flipside. Detective Techit (Putthipong Sriwat) is a police investigator who...

A brand new trailer for the upcoming action sequel Ong Bak 3 has just been released online. Click below to take a look at the third installment of this franchise, starring internationally acclaimed action star Tony Jaa. The film will be released in Thailand on May 5, but a domestic release date has not been announced. Stay tuned as we'll be sure to keep you posted on any news regarding this film.

Ong Bak 3 Trailer

The legend of Ong Bak 3 begins after Tien (Tony Jaa) has lost his fighting skills and his beloved step-father at the Garuda's Wing cliff from the raid led by Jom Rachan (Sarunyu Wongkrachang). Tien is brought back to life with the help from Pim (Primorata Dejudom) as well as Mhen (Petchtai Wongkamlao) and the Kana Khone villagers. Deep into the meditation taught by Phra Bua (Nirut Sirichanya), Tien finally is able to achieve 'Nathayut'. His talents are...

Chicago – In our latest martial arts edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 30 admit-two passes up for grabs to the Chicago screening of the new martial arts film “Ong bak 2” starring martial arts master Tony Jaa.

“Ong bak 2” is co-directed by Tony Jaa and writer Panna Rittikrai. The film features Tony Jaa, Sorapong Chatree, Sarunyu Wongkrachang, Nirut Sirichanya, Santisuk Promsiri, Primorata Dejudom, Natdanai Kongthong, Patthama Panthong and Petchtai Wongkamlao.

To win your free pass to the advance Chicago screening of “Ong bak 2” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, all you need to do is answer our question below. That’s it! This screening will be held on Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 at 7 p.m. in Chicago. Directions to enter this Hookup and immediately win can be found beneath the graphic below.

The “Ong bak 2” movie poster starring Tony Jaa.

Image credit: The Weinstein Company

Here is the “Ong bak 2...

You want plot? How’s this for plot: Tony Jaa plays an orphan who gets involved with some martial arts masters who teaches him everything he knows and then Tony Jaa goes around beating the living beJesus out of everyone and anyone. How’s that for plot? Check out some ass-kicking clips form the movie below. “Ong Bak 2: The Beginning” will be released by Magnolia in select cities October 23rd. Click here for theaters and showtimes. Martial arts superstar Tony Jaa stars in and directs this epic tale of revenge set hundreds of years in the past. Featuring a huge cast and hordes of elephants, this prequel takes Jaa’s skills to the next level, showcasing him as a master of a wide range of martial arts styles – while proving him to be a promising director as well. Starring Tony Jaa, Sorapong Chatree, Sarunyu Wongkrachang, Nirut Sirichanya, Santisuk Promsiri,...

Here we have today the first clip from Tony Jaa’s “Ong Bak 2” and the second International trailer for the movie. Check them out below.

“Ong Bak 2” has no actual connection with the first “Ong Bak” besides Tony Jaa’s involvement. The movie is directed by Thai martial artist Tony Jaa himself as his first feature film.

The script was written by stunt coordinator and filmmaker Panna Rittikrai who previously wrote the screenplay for “Ong Bak” and “Born to Fight”.

A young man in the Ayutthaya period grows up among villagers who preserve the legacy of the traditional khon masked dance. He becomes an outcast when he finds that his firm limbs weren’t made to pursue the specialty of his ancestors, but with the advice of a mysterious guru he’s able to develop a new style of fighting which mixes the strength of martial arts with...

Apple has just released the new teaser for Ong Bak 2: The Beginning, which will be released in theaters on October 23, but can be seen on Amazon, XBox Live and video-on-demand on September 25. Click below to catch your first glimpse of this new Tony Jaa adventure.

Ong Bak 2: The Beginning stars Tony Jaa, Sorapong Chatree, Sarunyu Wongkrachang, Nirut Sirichanya, Santisuk Promsiri, Primorata Dejudom and will hit theaters on October 23 and VOD, Amazon and XBox Live on September 25.

What's the time? It's time to get ill! That's right, the 6 films playing at the SXSW midnight lineup courtesy of Fantastic Fest have been announced, and we've reported on quite a few of these, especially The Horseman which we loved. Check em out:

Ong Bak 2 (Thailand)

Director: Tony Jaa. Writer: Panna Rittikrai

Martial-arts superstar Tony Jaa is back in an epic prequel to the 2003 action smash Ong Bak. Cast: Tony Jaa, Sorapong Chatree, Sarunyu Wongkrachang, Nirut Sirichanya, Santisuk Promsiri, Primorata Dejudom (International Film Festival Premiere)

Black (France)

Director: Pierre Laffargue. Writer: Pierre Laffargue, Lucio Mad and Gábor Rassov

A nouveau-blacksploitation adventure awash in black magic, African Mysticism, mutant arms dealers, gargantuan machete-wielding mercenary armies and a truckload of knuckle-sandwiches. Cast: Mc Jean Gab'1, Carole Karemera, François Levantal, Anton Yakovlev (World Premiere)

The Haunting in Connecticut (U.S.)

Director: Peter Cornwell. Writer: Adam Simon and Tim Metcalfe

In the tradition...

Austin, Texas – February 17, 2008 – The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival announced the official titles for their new program “SXSW Presents Fantastic Fest at Midnight,” kicking off with the International Film Festival Premiere of Ong Bak 2, the most anticipated new action film of the year. Six films from six countries comprise the lineup, featuring four international premieres, one North American premiere and one U.S. Premiere. From horror to action, to comedy and suspense, these six films collectively represent the spectrum of genre films featured in Austin’s annual Fantastic Fest. All films will play at midnight at the SXSW Film Festival at the Alamo South Lamar, in addition to the traditional SXSW Midnighters section, which will take place at the Alamo Ritz. The program will feature:

Ong Bak 2 (Thailand)

Director: Tony Jaa. Writer: Panna Rittikrai

Martial-arts superstar Tony Jaa is back in an epic prequel to the 2003 action smash Ong Bak.