Shang-Chi is a paradox. He is simultaneously a cult icon of comics and an unknown entity. In the 1970s, Shang-Chi stood apart from X-Men and Avengers with stories that were a mixtape of martial arts, ...

The martial art of Kung Fu boomed in the West during the 1970’s thanks to Chinese cinema and has since created a global awareness that is arguably, second to none when it comes to a combat art. Yet, ...

In the tenth episode of Marvel’s Luke Cage Season 2, now streaming on Netflix, the eponymous hero (played by Mike Colter) teams up with an old buddy from The Defenders: billionaire kung fu master ...

In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Leon Rocha and comedian Phil Wang to learn all about the surprising history of kung fu, from ancient China to the present day. Rooted in ancient Chinese ...

Film historian Chris Poggiali knows a lot about the history of kung fu cinema. Like, more than you can conceive. With the assistance of his friend, bestselling author Grady Hendrix, he shares that ...

Martial arts movies will always have a special place in cinema. It’s where violence becomes an art form, and action can be as philosophical as it is dramatic. It can introduce viewers to new ways of ...

Although they have their roots in Chinese cinema, kung fu movies have become iconic and beloved worldwide. From ...

It's hard to imagine what it must've been like to wander into a cheap second-run theater in the '70s and to get a first glance of kung-fu cinema. The kung-fu movie tradition arguably started around ...

There are so many incredible old-school kung fu movies out there that it can be hard to know where to start for someone who's new to the genre. From classic Bruce Lee releases to underrated cult ...