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Classic kung fu, Shaw Brothers, Sammo Hung and the world of wuxia.
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Explore 14 guides to kung fu and wuxia cinema. Follow a film, a favorite star or a new corner of the martial arts world.
Kung Fu Film Guides 8 articles
Training stories, rival schools, comic fights and familiar faces.
- Classic Kung Fu Movies: How to Choose Your First
- 9 Best Kung Fu Movies to Watch Tonight
- 7 Best Kung Fu Comedy Movies for Your Next Watch
- 7 Best Shaw Brothers Movies for Your First Watch
- 7 '80s Martial Arts Films Worth Watching Tonight
- 7 Best Sammo Hung Movies for Your First Watch
- Best Kung Fu Training Movies for a Satisfying First Watch
- 7 1970s Kung Fu Movies for Your First Watch
Wuxia Film Guides 6 articles
Swordplay, wandering heroes and the worlds behind the films.
- What Is Wuxia? A Beginner's Guide to Chinese Swordplay Movies
- 9 Best Wuxia Movies for Every Kind of Viewer
- Wuxia vs Kung Fu: What's the Difference?
- Jianghu Meaning: The World Behind Wuxia Movies
- Wuxia vs Xianxia: How to Tell the Difference
- 8 Movies Like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: What to Watch Next
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