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Burning Ambition (1989)
Burning Ambition (1989) is my second Frankie Chan directed Hong Kong flick after Outlaw Brothers (1990). It opens with ruthless efficiency, as a crime boss tells his family and associates that he is handing the reins of his empire over to his younger son Hwa (Simon Yam, Naked Killer ). We quickly see why, as during this important family/business dinner, older son Wai (Michael Kiu Wai Miu, Fatal Termination ) is upstairs playing drinking games and flirting with girls. As they
Jan 244 min read
Outlaw Brothers (1990)
Outlaw Brothers is a 1990 Hong Kong crime/comedy/action flick from director Frankie Chan. Chan plays one of the titular brothers, James,...
Sep 30, 20254 min read
Kickboxer's Tears (1992)
This week’s pick for the Fridays of Fury Action Club was Hong Kong actioner Kickboxer’s Tears (1992). It is the only directing credit on...
Mar 18, 20253 min read
Angel Terminators 2 (1992)
I have watched enough Girls with Guns/Chicks with Kicks flicks now to have realistic hopes and expectations. Characterization is...
Mar 16, 20256 min read
Dreaming the Reality (1991)
Dreaming the Reality is an awkward 1991 Girls with Guns/Chicks with Kicks movie made up of pieces of varying quality that don’t quite fit...
Feb 25, 20255 min read
Killer Angels (1989) and Iron Angels (1987)
I am journeying deeper into the realm of Girls with Guns movies, beyond the most named and acclaimed. No Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Rothrock,...
Feb 7, 20256 min read
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