The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu ~ A Kung Fu Comic Book

I have watched the movie “Enter the Dragon” many times. The movie came out in 1973. The first time I saw it was memorable. I went with my big sister to the movies. To watch it. That fight scene with the mirrors is burned in my memory. 

In 2015, I stumbled upon this cool art. I never knew there was a comic book! Isn't the Internet a wonderful thing?

If you are a loyal Bruce Lee fan then I have no doubt that you love this picture! Below is a description of what it is.

"The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu was an American black-and-white martial arts comics magazine published by Magazine Management, a corporate sibling of Marvel Comics. A total of 33 issues were published from 1974 to 1977, plus one special edition. Additionally, a color Marvel comic titled simply Deadly Hands of Kung Fu was published as a 2014 miniseries.” (SOURCE: Wikipedia)

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"The only style is, there is no style."
~ In Memory of: Bruce Lee (1940 – 1973)

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Movie Review : Kung Fu Yoga (2017)

It was a slow night and I was ready to doze off but couldn't quite get to sleep.  I wanted to be entertained but not burdened with the sorrow of a tragedy or excited by the suspenseful intensity of a mystery or a thriller. I just needed something to watch and fall asleep afterward. Found a Jackie Chan movie that did the trick. Kung Fu Yoga (2017).  I didn't fall asleep on it though.  I watched it all the way to the end.

Per The Hollywood Reporter*, this India-China co-production project received negative reviews for perpetuating stereotypes. I think that criticism is valid. However, if you just want to not take life too seriously, kick back, chill out, and be entertained, add this movie to your watch list. They should at least get an A+ for figuring out how to work martial arts action scenes into it and for the fact that the movie was somewhat educational as well as entertaining. It addressed the links between the histories of ancient China and ancient India. 

If you're already a Jackie Chan fan you know to expect some lighthearted comedy. However, if the critics were expecting something different, then I can understand their disappointment. *REF: Jackie Chan's 'Kung-Fu Yoga' Slammed by Indian Critics for Perpetuating Stereotypes by Nyay Bhushan; 2/5/2017 : hollywoodreporter.com/news/jackie-chans-kung-fu-yoga-slammed-by-indian-critics-perpetuating-stereotypes-972335

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Well!  Everyone is entitled to their opinions.  I used to watch a cartoon series with one of my kids and as far as giving out ratings for “adorable cuteness” this cartoon has maintained the Number One spot on my list for years. However, "Kung Fu Yoga" bumped it from its spot. 

I gave this film gets 5 out of 5 stars for adorable cuteness. 

Why? The final scene. Don't want to spoil it if you haven't seen the movie, but that last scene in the movie booted "Kung Fu Yoga" straight to the top of my Adorable Cuteness Entertainment List.

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Vintage Drama TV Series: Kung Fu (1972 - 1975)

David Carradine (1936 - 2009) is from Hollywood royalty. He is the son of John Carradine. John Carradine had more than one son and they all become actors. But if you ask me, my personal opinion is that none of them were good actors. It's just that they had the Carradine family name that opened doors for them. Some described him as a “B actor”. But I would say it's more like a C-minus. 

Many people might remember David Carradine for his role in the Quentin Tarantino “Kill Bill” films, released in 2003 and 2004. But I go back a lot further than that. I remember him for being cast as Kwai Chang Caine aka “Grasshopper” in the TV series "Kung Fu". A TV show that was actually the creation/idea of Bruce Lee (1940 - 1973), only he was not chosen for the starring role. Choosing Carradine to play the part of a martial artist in the wild wild west? That was downright ridiculous AND insulting!

Nevertheless, it's TV history now!

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INTERESTING TRIVIA:

• The show was not cancelled because of low ratings or viewers. But due to Carradine's injuries sustained on the set. He said he could not carry one because he had been physically hurt too many times and just couldn't take it any more. Yeah right. I'll bet Bruce Lee would not have whined like that!
• In 1986, the first sequel to the Kung Fu series was a TV movie “Kung Fu: The Movie”. At least in this film, Brandon Lee, the son of Bruce Lee, was given the starring role.
• The Real Reason Bruce Lee Was Passed On By The Kung Fu TV Show | ScreerRant. Reasons provided sound more like lame excuses.

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