Podcasts by Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema
Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema is a monthly podcast where your host Kaleb (who is joined by his wife Amber and their friend Montelrius) covers all of your favorite martial arts movies. They’re here to analyze every bone-crunching fight scene and take a closer look at the many classic characters and tropes this genre gave us. Join us on the 15th of every month for the martial arts madness!
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Sidekicks (1992) from 2023-11-15T18:00
We made it to episode 70! Today, Kaleb, Amber, and Montelrius talk all things Chuck Norris! Yes, the guy who can cut a hot knife with butter. The main topic for this episode is a discussion of the ...
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Dreadnaught from 2023-10-15T17:00
Welcome to episode 69 of Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema (aka the 4th annual Halloween special)! Montelrius is absent today, but Kaleb and Amber are here to cover all the news and talk about a gem of a movi...
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Invincible Shaolin from 2023-09-15T17:00
It’s episode 68 and it is once again Shawtember! Celebrate with Kaleb and Montelrius as they discuss an essential installment in the Venom Mob’s filmography, Invincible Shaolin! The guys also cover...
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The Young Master from 2023-08-15T17:00
It’s Kaleb’s birthday special episode! For episode 67, Kaleb, Amber, and Montelrius discuss one of Jackie Chan’s best films. It was a turning point in his career and the first step to becoming the ...
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Fatal Contact from 2023-07-15T17:00
Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema is back in July! For episode 66, Amber returns and the 3 hosts talk more about Mortal Kombat 1, and then they dive into the 2006 action banger (and kinda melodramatic) film, ...
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The Mystery of Chess Boxing from 2023-06-15T17:00
In episode 65 of Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema, Amber is absent. So instead, Kaleb and Montelrius tag team against the master of the Five Elements, the Ghost Face Killer! That’s right, they’re covering on...
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Blood and Bone from 2023-05-15T17:00
It’s gonna be May (or it already is)! This month, for episode 64, Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema celebrates Montelrius’ birthday! Montelrius got to pick this month’s movie for the occasion. What did he cho...
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Master of the Flying Guillotine from 2023-04-15T17:00
Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema is back for the month of April! In episode 63, Kaleb and Amber celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary and discuss one of Kaleb’s favorites, Master of the Flying Guillotine! ...
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Unleashed (Danny the Dog) from 2023-03-15T17:00
Kaleb, Amber, and Montelrius return from their respective vacations in episode 62! Today, they cover all of the recent Blu-Ray announcements and then dive into one of Jet Li’s best films (at least ...
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Game of Death (1978) from 2023-02-25T18:00
Welcome to episode 61 of Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema! Kaleb starts the episode with an important announcement regarding the podcast’s schedule. After that, Kaleb and Amber are joined (via satellite) by ...
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Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster from 2023-02-11T18:00
Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema celebrates 60 episodes! Today, Kaleb, Amber, and Montelrius discuss the best entry in the Ip Man series: Ip Man 2! They also share their favorite Chuck Norris facts!
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Street Fighter (1994) from 2023-01-28T18:00
HADOUKEN! It’s confetti cannons and opened mouth kisses for episode 59! After nearly 2 years, Chase Ward (lead singer of Straight Shot Home) returns to the show and he and Kaleb hilariously try to ...
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John Wick: Chapter 3-Parabellum from 2023-01-14T18:00
Kaleb, Amber, and Montelrius are back with the first episode of 2023! In episode 58, our hosts close out the John Wick series (for now) with a discussion of Chapter 3!
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John Wick: Chapter 2 from 2022-12-26T23:27:25
Happy holidays! In episode 57, Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema wraps up on 2022 with a discussion of John Wick: Chapter 2!
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Ninja 2: Shadow of a Tear from 2022-12-10T18:00
It’s that time again! In episode 56, Kaleb, Amber, and Montelrius celebrate Amber’s birthday by covering one of her favorite movies. This year, it’s Ninja 2: Shadow of a Tear! Our hosts also discus...
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Enter the Dragon from 2022-11-26T18:00
Episode 55 of Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema is dedicated to the late Jason David Frank, the greatest Power Ranger of all time. Today, Kaleb and Amber continue to digest Thanksgiving dinner while discussi...
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Executioners from Shaolin from 2022-11-12T18:00
Welcome to episode 54! Montelrius is back after missing the Halloween special and our hosts talk about one of the all-time classics in Kung Fu cinema, Executioners from Shaolin! Amber and Montelriu...
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Big Trouble in Little China from 2022-10-29T17:00
It’s episode 53! Or should we say the Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema 3rd annual Halloween special?! Join Kaleb and Amber while they talk one of the greatest cult films of all time, Big Trouble in Little Ch...
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Kung Fu Hustle from 2022-10-15T17:00
Episode 52 sees Kaleb and Amber finally have a disagreement over a movie, and Montelrius is there to witness it! Today, our 3 hosts look at one of the great Kung Fu comedies, Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu...
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Warriors Two from 2022-10-01T17:00
In episode 51, Kaleb and Amber venture back into Wing Chun territory and talk about one of Golden Harvest’s best films, Warriors Two! They also pick their favorite villain moments while answering l...
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Shaolin Rescuers from 2022-09-17T17:00
Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema has reached its golden episodes! In episode 50, Kaleb and Amber celebrate Shawtember and discuss Kaleb’s favorite Venom Mob film Shaolin Rescuers! We also get some Shaw Bros....
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Beverly Hills Ninja from 2022-09-04T17:00
HOLY SHINTO! Delayed by one day, Kaleb and Amber push on with episode 49! They even shake things up by having dinner while recording! Today, they share lots of laughs while discussing one of Chris ...
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The Man from Nowhere (2010) from 2022-08-20T17:00
Welcome to episode 48! Or should we say Kaleb’s birthday special?! Today, Kaleb and Amber talk all the big news coming from the Kung Fu movie world (from Cobra Kai to Jackie Chan), and for the main...
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Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (2014) from 2022-08-06T17:00
In an action-packed 47th episode, Kaleb and Amber discuss one of the best Kung Fu films of the last decade, Once Upon a Time in Shanghai! Kaleb and Amber also give their thoughts on the recent John...
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The One (2001) from 2022-07-23T17:00
Episode 46 of Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema sees the return of Kidd Kong! Today, our 3 hosts take a trip across the multiverse and discuss one of Jet Li’s most popular movies, The One! Kaleb and Amber als...
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The 7 Grandmasters from 2022-07-09T17:00
In episode 45, Kaleb and Amber embark on a journey to challenge the 7 Grandmasters! They talk about what is arguably Joseph Kuo’s best film and they explain why The 7 Grandmasters is perhaps the mo...
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Knockabout from 2022-06-25T17:00
In episode 44, Kaleb and Amber dive into the career of the legendary Yuen Biao and discuss his first leading role with Knockabout!
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The Protector (1985) from 2022-06-11T17:00
In episode 43, Kidd Kong returns to the studio and the guys dive into Jackie Chan’s second attempt at breaking into Hollywood, The Protector! The Protector is notorious for the many disagreements b...
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Invisible Target from 2022-05-28T17:00
In episode 42 of Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema, Montelrius returns to the studio and our 3 hosts discuss the underrated 2007 action extravaganza Invisible Target! They also discuss the new recently announ...
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Wu Xia (Dragon) from 2022-05-14T17:00
In episode 41, Kaleb and Amber take a look at Kaleb’s favorite Donnie Yen film, Wu Xia (aka Dragon), which happens to be one of the final films of the late, great Jimmy Wang Yu. Kaleb and Amber als...
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Fearless (2006) from 2022-04-30T17:00
Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema is over the hill! In episode 40, Kaleb and Amber dive into Jet Li’s final martial arts epic, Fearless! This is Kaleb’s favorite Jet Li movie and you’re gonna find out why!
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Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow from 2022-04-16T17:00
It was The Karate Kid before The Karate Kid was cool. Episode 39 sees Kaleb and Amber discuss one of the films that made Jackie Chan a star (and it just so happens to be Kaleb’s favorite), Snake in...
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One Armed Boxer from 2022-04-02T17:00
In episode 38, Kaleb and Amber give a history lesson on Bashers and then tell the story of one of the greatest Kung Fu films ever made, One Armed Boxer!
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The Flying Guillotine from 2022-03-19T17:00
Kaleb and Amber get back to the classics in episode 37! Today, we have one of the most popular movies of the 70s Kung Fu Craze, The Flying Guillotine!
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Fistful of Vengeance from 2022-03-05T18:00
In episode 36, Kaleb, Amber, and Montelrius sit down for a SPOILER-FILLED discussion of the brand new Netflix film, Fistful of Vengeance. Is it better or worse than its 2019 predecessor Wu Assassin...
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The Raid 2 from 2022-02-19T18:00
Kaleb and Amber return to form in episode 35 when they discuss the 2014 action masterpiece, The Raid 2! They also debate which Raid film is superior!
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Showdown in Little Tokyo from 2022-02-05T18:00
Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema has outdone themselves for episode 34. For the first time ever, the podcast has 4 hosts! Kaleb, Amber, Kal the Kaiju Guy, and Kidd Kong discuss the entertainingly bad, the de...
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Raging Fire from 2022-01-08T18:00
Kaleb and Amber blast into the new year with a discussion of Donnie Yen’s latest outing and the final film of the late, great director Benny Chan: Raging Fire! You’ll also hear their thoughts on Co...
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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin from 2021-12-27T18:00
In episode 31 (the last episode of 2021), Kaleb and Amber reflect on the past year (it was something else) and bookend it with a trip to the Shaolin temple to talk about one of the most iconic Kung...
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Ninja (2009) from 2021-12-11T18:00
Today, we celebrate 30 episodes of Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema! Kaleb and Amber dive into the career of the B-level action movie king himself, Scott Adkins, with a discussion of his 2009 film Ninja! Thi...
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The Way of the Dragon from 2021-11-27T18:00
Happy 81st birthday to the legendary Bruce Lee! In episode 29, Kaleb is joined by Kal the Kaiju Guy (from Kaiju Karnage) and they discuss what is considered by many to be Bruce Lee’s best film… The...
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Born Invincible from 2021-11-13T18:00
In episode 28, Kaleb and Amber introduce you guys to the legendary filmmaker Joseph Kuo and his very underrated Kung Fu spectacle Born Invincible! Kaleb also reminisces on his childhood experiences...
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The Raid: Redemption from 2021-10-30T17:00
Happy Halloween from Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema and welcome to episode 27, the 2nd annual Halloween special! Today, Kaleb and Amber discuss the 2011 martial arts/survival horror masterpiece The Raid!
Bloodsport from 2021-10-16T17:00
It’s the one year anniversary of Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema! Kaleb is joined by Chris from Kidd Kong at the Movies, as well as Kal the Kaiju Guy from Kaiju Karnage! The guys head to the Kumite and talk...
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The One-Armed Swordsman from 2021-10-02T17:00
In episode 25, Kaleb has a story for you guys. The story of the One-Armed Swordsman. Join us now to hear the legend of the trailblazing wuxia flick.
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings from 2021-09-18T17:00
For episode 24, Kaleb, Amber, and Montelrius saw Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. So they have to talk about it, right? Right you are! SPOILER ALERT!
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Cinema Quick Kicks: Ghost of Tsushima from 2021-09-08T17:00
For Cinema Quick Kick #7, Kaleb throws down with one of the best video games to come out in years: Ghost of Tsushima!
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The Five Deadly Venoms from 2021-09-04T17:00
It’s officially September. Or should we say SHAWTEMBER?! That means it’s time for Kaleb and Amber to introduce you all to their five secret pupils: the Centipede, the Snake, the Scorpion, the Lizar...
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The Matrix from 2021-08-21T17:00
Kaleb and Amber take a trip down the rabbit hole in episode 22 to find the answer to the question: What is the Matrix? Join us now and hear more about one of the greatest sci-fi action films ever m...
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Cinema Quick Kicks: Dragon Ball (anime) from 2021-08-11T17:00
KAMEHAMEHA! Today, Kaleb delivers a Quick Kick to the original Dragon Ball anime! More specifically, the World Martial Arts Tournament sagas!
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Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins from 2021-08-07T17:00
In episode 21, Kaleb and Amber dive into the new Snake Eyes film. They had an awful lot to say about this one, so SPOILER ALERT! Kaleb also contemplates giving up on Hollywood action films.
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Ip Man (2008) from 2021-07-24T17:00
The Cinema celebrates 20 episodes with a discussion of Donnie Yen’s 2008 film Ip Man!
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Kung Pow! Enter the Fist from 2021-07-19T17:00
In this very special bonus episode, Kaleb’s brother Seth returns to the studio and they are joined by none other than their own father! Kaleb wouldn’t be everyone’s favorite Kung Fu fanatic if it w...
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King Boxer (Five Fingers of Death) from 2021-07-10T17:00
Kaleb flies solo in episode 19 so that he can teach you all the deadly Iron Fist technique. We’re talking the movie that started the North American Kung Fu Craze, 1972’s King Boxer (aka Five Finger...
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Kill Bill vol. 2 from 2021-06-26T17:00
Episode 18 keeps the ball rolling with a discussion of Kill Bill vol. 2! We finally get answers for everything we saw in vol. 1, including the Bride’s real name! However, Kaleb just can’t seem to s...
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Cinema Quick Kicks: Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist from 2021-06-16T17:00
Cinema Quick Kick #5 has arrived! Today, Kaleb takes a look at what may be the greatest live action video game adaptation ever. It’s Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist! This 2014 web series was acclai...
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Kill Bill vol. 1 from 2021-06-12T17:00
Episode 17 features a discussion of one of the greatest revenge tales ever told: Kill Bill! Starting with volume 1, Kaleb and Amber dive into this true love letter to martial arts films.
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Cinema Quick Kicks: Tao Feng from 2021-05-20T17:00
Cinema Quick Kicks is back! In our 4th installment, Kaleb goes back to 2003 to look at the Xbox exclusive fighting video game known as Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus! Developed by John Tobias’ Studio ...
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Cinema Quick Kicks: Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus from 2021-05-20T17:00
Cinema Quick Kicks is back! In our 4th installment, Kaleb goes back to 2003 to look at the Xbox exclusive fighting video game known as Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus! Developed by John Tobias’ Studio ...
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Some Moo Shu from 2021-05-01T19:00
The Cinema is back for the third week in a row with episode 14! Today, Kaleb and Amber take a trip to Hong Kong with Chief Inspector Lee and Detective James Carter and they discuss Rush Hour 2! Apo...
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Rush Hour 2 from 2021-05-01T17:00
The Cinema is back for the third week in a row with episode 14! Today, Kaleb and Amber take a trip to Hong Kong with Chief Inspector Lee and Detective James Carter and they discuss Rush Hour 2! Apo...
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It Has Begun from 2021-04-25T19:00
It’s finally here! Mortal Kombat has begun! After nearly 25 years, we have a new live action adaptation of the iconic video game series. CEO of Destination Sports Montelrius Lafears returns to the ...
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Mortal Kombat (2021) from 2021-04-25T17:00
It’s finally here! Mortal Kombat has begun! After nearly 25 years, we have a new live action adaptation of the iconic video game series. CEO of Destination Sports Montelrius Lafears returns to the ...
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Feel Your Animality from 2021-04-17T19:00
In episode 13 of the Cinema, Chris returns to the studio! Due to the new Mortal Kombat film being delayed by one week, the guys decide to fill the spot with one of the worst films ever made, Mortal...
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Mortal Kombat: Annihilation from 2021-04-17T17:00
In episode 13 of the Cinema, Chris returns to the studio! Due to the new Mortal Kombat film being delayed by one week, the guys decide to fill the spot with one of the worst films ever made, Mortal...
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The Monk & the Drunk from 2021-04-03T19:00
It’s a double Cinema birthday celebration! Today, we celebrate the birthdays of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, two of the most iconic names in the Kung Fu movie industry. And there’s no better way to cele...
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The Forbidden Kingdom from 2021-04-03T17:00
It’s a double Cinema birthday celebration! Today, we celebrate the birthdays of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, two of the most iconic names in the Kung Fu movie industry. And there’s no better way to cele...
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Your Soul is Mine from 2021-03-20T18:00
In episode 11 of the Cinema, Kaleb sits down with Chase Ward (vocalist of Straight Shot Home & Mortal Kombat fanatic), who is with us “via satellite”. The hype for the new Mortal Kombat film contin...
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Mortal Kombat (1995) from 2021-03-20T17:00
In episode 11 of the Cinema, Kaleb sits down with Chase Ward (vocalist of Straight Shot Home & Mortal Kombat fanatic), who is with us “via satellite”. The hype for the new Mortal Kombat film contin...
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Cinema Quick Kicks: Defenders of the Realm from 2021-03-11T18:00
The new Mortal Kombat film is upon us ladies and gentlemen! So today, Kaleb throws a Quick Kick at the 1996 cartoon series Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm!
Cinema Quick Kicks: Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm from 2021-03-11T18:00
The new Mortal Kombat film is upon us ladies and gentlemen! So today, Kaleb throws a Quick Kick at the 1996 cartoon series Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm!
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Green Destiny from 2021-03-06T19:00
The Cinema has made it to 10 episodes! Today, Kaleb and Amber catch up on all the news in the world of martial arts action and finally discuss one of the greatest films ever made. It’s the 2000 wux...
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon from 2021-03-06T18:00
The Cinema has made it to 10 episodes! Today, Kaleb and Amber catch up on all the news in the world of martial arts action and finally discuss one of the greatest films ever made. It’s the 2000 wux...
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Cinema Quick Kicks: Sleeping Dogs from 2021-02-20T18:00
In the aftermath of the 2021 snowstorm, Kaleb rises to deliver a Quick Kick to the ice apocalypse and the 2012 video game gem known as Sleeping Dogs! The show must go on!
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Unarmed & Extremely Dangerous from 2021-02-06T19:00
It’s another Cinema birthday celebration! Today we remember the legendary Brandon Lee on what would’ve been his 56th birthday. Kaleb and Amber look at Brandon’s highly underrated and perhaps best a...
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Rapid Fire from 2021-02-06T18:00
It’s another Cinema birthday celebration! Today we remember the legendary Brandon Lee on what would’ve been his 56th birthday. Kaleb and Amber look at Brandon’s highly underrated and perhaps best a...
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Cinema Quick Kicks: Fist of the North Star from 2021-01-30T18:00
Welcome to the first episode of a new mini-series called Cinema Quick Kicks! Today, Kaleb tackles his favorite manga series: Fist of the North Star!
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Here’s the Deal Meatball from 2021-01-23T21:00
In episode 8 of the Cinema, Chris returns to the studio and the guys finally discuss Jet Li! We’re looking at Romeo Must Die! This 2000 retelling of Romeo & Juliet was the breakout role for Jet Li ...
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Romeo Must Die from 2021-01-23T20:00
In episode 8 of the Cinema, Chris returns to the studio and the guys finally discuss Jet Li! We’re looking at Romeo Must Die! This 2000 retelling of Romeo & Juliet was the breakout role for Jet Li ...
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Cobra Kai S1-3 from 2021-01-09T20:00
Happy New Year! 2020 showed no mercy, but now it’s our turn to strike back! Welcome to the Cinema’s first ever crossover episode! It’s Kung Fu vs Kaiju! We’re joined by Kal the Kaiju Guy (host of K...
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The Karate Kid from 2020-12-28T20:00
We’re back after a long holiday weekend! Today, the Kung Fu Cinema becomes the Karate Cinema when Kaleb and his brother Seth look at one of the greatest movies ever made: The Karate Kid! This 1984 ...
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The King of Iron Fist from 2020-12-12T21:00
In episode 5 of the Cinema, Kaleb’s wife Amber is back in the studio and we celebrate her 26th birthday! For the main topic, Kaleb and Amber take a look at the 2009 live action Tekken movie. Tekken...
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Tekken (2009) from 2020-12-12T20:00
In episode 5 of the Cinema, Kaleb’s wife Amber is back in the studio and we celebrate her 26th birthday! For the main topic, Kaleb and Amber take a look at the 2009 live action Tekken movie. Tekken...
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Headed for the Freezer from 2020-11-28T19:58:04
The Cinema celebrates the Dragon’s 80th birthday! We’re talking all things Bruce Lee and taking a look at his very first film: The Big Boss! The guys also give their thoughts on the Mike Tyson vs R...
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The Big Boss from 2020-11-28T18:58:04
The Cinema celebrates the Dragon’s 80th birthday! We’re talking all things Bruce Lee and taking a look at his very first film: The Big Boss! The guys also give their thoughts on the Mike Tyson vs R...
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No Problem, Just Rush Hour from 2020-11-14T21:00
In episode 3 of the Cinema, Kaleb and Chris are joined by a very special guest in Montelrius Lafears. Montelrius is one of Kaleb’s oldest friends and the current CEO of the Destination Sports Brand...
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The Haunted Cinema from 2020-10-31T20:00
Happy Halloween from the Cinema! Today, the Cinema receives a makeover and Kaleb is joined by guest host Chris. Chris is a close friend of Kaleb’s and a former high school wrestler. In this very sp...
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Spiritual Kung Fu from 2020-10-31T19:00
Happy Halloween from the Cinema! Today, the Cinema receives a makeover and Kaleb is joined by guest host Chris. Chris is a close friend of Kaleb’s and a former high school wrestler. In this very sp...
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Fist of Fury from 2020-10-18T03:06:03
In the debut episode of Kaleb’s Kung Fu Cinema, Kaleb gives some background on himself and why he is such a huge fan of martial arts movies, starting with a breakdown of the first movie he ever saw...
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