Episode 65 - End of Year Show 2020 with Mike Fury

Episode 65 - End of Year Show 2020 with Mike Fury

Author: Ben Johnson December 21, 2020 Duration: 1:33:40

Put on your face-mask, pour yourself a drink and settle into our annual end-of-year podcast from your friends at Kung Fu Movie Guide. 2020 has been a particularly strange and challenging year for many of us, but the show must go on! Join your host, Ben Johnson, and the author of Life of Action Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, Mike Fury, as they dissect the year's biggest stories from the world of martial arts movies, exchange a few Christmas presents, read out some of your comments, and share their personal top five films from the year. Did we miss one of your faves? If so, let us know in the comments on our website and via our social media channels on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (links below). You can also email the show on hello@kungfumovieguide.com. Additional audio support on this episode provided by George Dennis. A huge thank you to all the Fu followers around the world for your support in 2020, and we wish you all a very merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a happy new year.


LINKS

Leave your comments at this link: https://bit.ly/KFMGPodEndOfYearShow2020

Mike Fury's website: https://www.mikefury.net/

Buy 'Life of Action' Vol. I and Vol. II: https://www.mikefury.net/shop

Mike Fury on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMikeFury

Mike Fury on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikefury/

'Life of Action' on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeofactionbook/

All music purchased from audiojungle.net featuring: 'Christmas Road' by Waderman (https://audiojungle.net/item/christmas-road/22796528) and 'Back to 70s' by Wavesound (https://audiojungle.net/item/back-to-70s/10145593)

T-shirts by 36 Styles: https://www.36styles.com/

Listen to our previous End of Year Shows: 2017 (http://bit.ly/KFMGPodEndOfYearShow2017); 2018 (https://bit.ly/KFMGPodEOYShow2018); 2019 (http://bit.ly/KFMGPodEndOfYearShow2019)

Kung Fu Movie Guide on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kungfumovieguide

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There's a particular magic in the stories behind the fights, the philosophy woven into the choreography, and the sheer dedication it takes to create martial arts cinema. The Kung Fu Movie Guide Podcast is built on those stories, offering a backstage pass to the world of Hong Kong action, classic Shaw Brothers epics, and modern martial arts filmmaking. Host Ben Johnson, who created the extensive kungfumovieguide.com resource, sits down for detailed conversations with the very people who bring these films to life. Each episode features an unscripted, in-depth interview with actors who threw the punches, stunt performers who designed the falls, directors who framed the shots, and choreographers who turned violence into poetry. You'll hear about their career paths, the challenges on set, and the deep, personal passion that fuels their work. This isn't just a surface-level recap of famous movies; it's about the craft, the history, and the human effort behind every iconic scene. For anyone who has ever wondered about the artistry behind a perfectly executed fight sequence or the legacy of a genre that spans decades, this podcast provides a rich, engaging listen. Tune in for genuine insights from the heart of martial arts cinema.
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