By Will Kouf of Silver Emulsion Films ===== Contrary to many Chang Cheh films from this mid-'70s period, The Savage Five is not focused on kung fu. Martial arts are present and integral to the story, but those looking for unforgettable hand-to-hand battles will be better served by other...
“I don’t feel like messing around with you. Please excuse me!” In this Robin Hood style early Chang Cheh wuxia, none of our heroes are who they seem to be. Lily Li’s Miss Jiang is not quite the damsel in distress she seems-despite her crying- Miss...
February 16, 2018 – - LOS ANGELES - - On Lunar New Year, Celestial Pictures will launch the first ever movie recommendations bot on Facebook, developed by Stashimi. Anyone who clicks the message button on www.facebook.com/shawbrothersuniverse will be greeted with a prompt system that will...
There are plenty of Shaw Brothers films that are based on famous texts, legends, and historical moments from Chinese history and often they are interpreted into an entertaining and cinematic manner for the sake of the silver screen. In the early 70s, iconic director Chang...
Even by 1969, Chang Cheh has established himself as the cornerstone of creative foundations for the Shaw Brothers. He had delivered a handful of dynamic and effective films like The Assassin or Golden Swallow and he was responsible for the next level box office boom...
Rivals of Kung Fu was released in 1974, but because of the way it focuses on story over action, it feels like it could have been made a few years earlier. It is a cause-and-effect story that slowly moves forward on small details and slight...
Shaw Brothers’ master choreographer Tang Chia (Tong Gai) teamed up with Yuen Cheung-Yan to create the various fight styles on display in this early Chang Cheh wuxia. The aerial leaps and jumps aided by trampoline and light wirework are provided by David Chiang, a former...
There was always a line that Shaw Brothers productions liked to ride. A line between the gimmicks of their entertaining aspects and the dramatic tales they wanted to tell of heroes, loyalty, and bloodshed. When it comes to their martial arts films, it’s a fine...
The Shaw Brothers Costume Exhibition Facebook live stream is TODAY, May 31! Join us on Facebook today we showcase the history of Shaw Brothers' illustrious films through their exceptional costumes! Shaw Brothers films are known for their creative stories lines, exciting visual effects, and wondrous characters. Like...
And the winner for May’s Master of the Month goes to…… Ken Hashibe! Congratulations Master Ken! Still confused on some of the answers to this month’s questions? Don’t worry, we got you covered. 1) Tianyi Film Company 2) 2000 3) The Brave Archer Sharpen those tools and stay tuned for...