Variety is reporting that Hong Kong producer Jason Kothari (Bloodshot) has picked up the rights to The Silent Flute, a project co-written by Bruce Lee, and is planning a TV series adaptation with John Fusco (The Highwayman). Based on a story conceived by Lee, Oscar-winning writer Stirling Silliphant and Oscar-winning actor James Coburn, The Silent […]
The tragic story behind the death of Brandon Lee on the set of The Crow
Luke Owen looks back at the death of Brandon Lee on the set of The Crow… On March 30th 1993, Brandon Lee walked onto the set of The Crow in Wilmington, North Carolina. Less than 24 hours later, he was dead. Based on the comic of the same name, The Crow was to be Lee’s […]
Brucesploitation film Fist of Fear, Touch of Death gets 40th Anniversary Special Edition release
The Film Detective is bringing one of the most infamous entries in the Brucesploitation genre to Blu-ray this Tuesday with a brand new, fully restored 40th Anniversary limited special edition release of 1980’s Fist of Fear, Touch of Death. SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Amazon US or Amazon UK First presented in 1980 by veteran […]
An Ode to Chuck Norris
Tom Jolliffe pays tribute to movie legend turned internet meme God Chuck Norris, who recently turned 80… Earlier this month, a cinematic icon turned 80. Likewise, after something of a lull in recent years with Chuck Norris themed ‘facts’ and memes, his internet meme-worthiness has gone through the roof once more in the face of […]
Bruce Lee’s daughter tells Quentin Tarantino to “shut up” about her father’s portrayal in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Shannon Lee, the daughter of Bruce Lee, has told Quentin Tarantino to “shut up” or apologise for her father’s portrayal in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Quentin Tarantino films are often controversial but not many would have guessed the major talk about Once Upon a Time in Hollywood would be its depiction of icon […]
Quentin Tarantino defends his depiction of Bruce Lee in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Quentin Tarantino has defended his portrayal of Bruce Lee in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, after Shannon Lee, Lee’s daughter, criticised the depiction of her father calling it “disheartening” and “uncomfortable” as the martial arts icon “comes across as an arrogant asshole.” In a recent report from The Wrap, a new video shows the […]
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor Mike Moh weighs in on Bruce Lee controversy
Earlier this month, Bruce Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee spoke of her unhappiness over her father’s portrayal in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, stating that the martial arts icon “comes across as an arrogant asshole” during his scenes in the film, which include a fight scene with Brad Pitt’s character Cliff Booth that […]
Bruce Lee’s daughter unhappy with his portrayal in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Shannon Lee, daughter of the iconic Bruce Lee, has criticised the portrayal of her father in Quentin Tarantino’s new film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, stating that she found the experience of watching the movie “uncomfortable”. “He comes across as an arrogant asshole who was full of hot air, and not someone who had […]
Preview of Bruce Lee: The Walk of the Dragon #1
Darby Pop Publishing launches its new series Bruce Lee: The Walk of the Dragon this coming Wednesday, and you can take a look at a preview of the first issue here… Philosopher/teacher/real-life superhero Bruce Lee is back. And, let’s be honest, the world needs him now more than ever. Taking a brief respite from battling an […]
UK poster for the Bruce Lee biopic Birth of the Dragon
Ahead of its UK release this February, a new poster has arrived online for director George Nolfi’s (The Adjustment Bureau) latest film Birth of the Dragon, which explores the legendary fight between martial arts icon Bruce Lee and kung fu master Wong Jack Man. Check it out here… SEE ALSO: ‘Becoming Bruce Lee’ featurette for […]
