The Movie Lovers - Episode 115: Shang-Chi, Martial Arts Movies

In this episode, Jeff and Shanna review the latest Marvel Studios film, Shang-Chi. And then we get a visit from martial arts movie aficionado Allen Gilchrist to talk about martial arts movies and count down his favorite movies from that genre. Jeff also counts down his list.

Next time on The Movie Lovers: The Eyes of Tammy Faye and Film Faves: Entrepreneur Movies. Look for it on Tuesday, 9/28.

Show Notes

·         Opening and Introduction

·         The Week in Review (0:03:19)  

o    Our Week:           

§  The History of Comedy

§  The Movies          

·         The Main Event: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (0:18:35)   

o    The Good

o    The Bad

o    Spoilers and Final Thoughts (0:42:48)

·         Film Faves: Martial Arts (1:10:10)   

·         Where You Can Find Us and Ending (1:57:43)

Allen Gilchrist’s Fave Martial Arts Movies:

12. Bloodsport (1988)

11. Fist of Legend (1994)

10. Once Upon a Time in China (1991) – Prime

9. Drunken Master (1978)  

8. Ip Man (2008) – Netflix

7. Enter the Dragon (1973)  

6. Way of the Dragon (1972) – Prime

5. Five Venoms (1978)

4. Police Story (1985) – HBO Max  

3. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

2. Hero (2002) – HBO Max

1. 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) – Netflix

Jeff’s Fave Martial Arts Movies:

12. Drunken Master (1978)  

11. Enter the Dragon (1973)

10. Police Story (1985) – HBO Max

9. The Raid: Redemption (2012)

8. Ip Man (2008) – Netflix

7. Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) – Netflix

6. Hero (2002) – HBO Max

5. Kung Fu Hustle (2004)

4. Karate Kid (1984) – Netflix  

3. Kill Bill (2003/4)  

2. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

1. The Matrix (1999) – HBO Max