
The flagship show Podcast On Fire covers classic Hong Kong cinema, everything from Bruce Lee to Jackie Chan, John Woo and Jet Li! Featuring in depth discussions with an aura of fun, this is your primary stop in the podcast world for classic Hong Kong cinema!
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 299 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmComedy | |||

John Woo had proven himself commercially with comedy by this stage, even if it wasn’t necessarily where he wanted to remain. These three films take us through three very different variations on that side of his career, from the sex-farce anthology st... more
Tsui Hark’s Once Upon a Time in China marked a turning point for the Hong Kong martial arts film, bringing Wong Fei-hung back to the screen in a form that felt both rooted in legend and thoroughly modern. Kenny B is joined by Mike Scott from the A4E ... more
In this episode we’re looking at The Magnificent Trio, a milestone in the studio’s early wuxia cycle where Chang Cheh takes a cue from Japan’s Three Outlaw Samurai. We’re also giving a spotlight to two other early Chang Cheh films from this period: 1... more
A rare detour for Sammo Hung into straight period swordplay, and the final chapter in the long career of Lo Wei, this month’s deep dive covers Blade Of Fury, with Kenny B and Phil G. Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on o... more
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I’ve been a regular listener to podcast on fire for a number years and every year the content gets better and better. The research on each subject (film / director / star) is next level. I love when they review a subject that I know love but I really appreciate when the deep dive is on something I don’t know and I’ll seek the film(s) once the pod is finished.
I would recommend this podcast to cinephiles everywhere.
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The show centers on classic Hong Kong cinema, delivering long-form, film-by-film style discussions that connect historical context, directing choices, and action choreography to broader cultural trends. Episodes routinely dissect production hurdles, casting, score, and editing, while drawing lines between eras and studios to show how martial-arts cinema evolved from traditional wuxia to modern Hong Kong filmmaking. A standout pattern is the blend of deep cinephile analysis with accessible storytelling, often including production anecdotes and comparisons across directors, which helps listeners understand both the art and the industry behind beloved titles. A notable strength is how the hosts balance scholarly insight with humor and enthusia... more
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