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Writer-Director @_ThePaperTigers on @Netflix + vod + disc

Joined September 2012
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New reel, who dis? Full length: bao.direct
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Legendary director and choreographer Corey Yuen vs Jack Long in The 7 Grandmasters (1977) #kungfumovie #CoreyYuen #JackLong
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James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73 After beginning his martial arts training at age 14, Lew broke into the entertainment industry in the 1970s and went on to become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable martial arts performers, working both in front of and behind the camera. Read more: cityonfire.com/james-lew-mar… Watch Trailers and footage from some of his most memorable performances: cityonfire.com/james-lew-mar… Dive into the world of Asian, action and martial arts cinema at City on Fire (cityonfire.c om) – your hub for breaking news, in-depth reviews, and the latest 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray drops! #CityOnFire Hunting for import 4K and Blu-ray titles? Explore The Goodie Emporium (goodieemporium.com) – the treasure trove collectors swear by. #GoodieEmporium
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You shall be much missed and remembered well RIP James Lew, aka The Dragonmaster – at Sha Tin District, Hong Kong
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Eric was sending me dailies every night from the set while I was living in Boston. For this fight I said “this fight needs to end on ONE clever move” (without offering any actual idea lol). two days later @theericjacobus IM’d me and all he said was “Ed got it” and boy did he.
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Writer/Director @JTruei's hilarious kung fu short film just dropped! Check it out! youtube.com/watch?v=JOF_A34V…
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Excited to present at #sdcc on my panel Badass on a Budget: Timeless Tips for Making Your Zero-Budget Action Film at Comic-Con 2026 sched.co/2QZwj with @MikeCheslik and Brian Le of @MartialClubFilm Fri 4pm Marriott Grand 6
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RIP Tony Rayns, one of the few English-language critics who genuinely knew what they were talking about (most of the time) when it came to East Asian cinema, especially Hong Kong's.
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Get in to the mind of the great BRIAN LE!
I hadn't been able to stop thinking about Brian Le in THE FURIOUS since first seeing it last fall. I wanted to profile him as breakout star, and after two interviews I put together 3,000 obviously essential words about him :) BRIAN LE! MY MAN OF THE HOUR! rsclfilms.com/news/the-actio…
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Brian Le is on another level.
now that I've actually *seen* The Furious, I don't think it's talked about enough what an insane thing Brian Le has achieved here self taught martial artists starting on YouTube then becoming a standout character in one of the best action films of the decade is a crazy pipeline
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Happy 33rd #Birthday to #TheFurious star #BrianLe! 🎂🎊🎉 The Furious is set to hit VOD and Digital platforms on July 14th! 🔥👊🔥 – at Garden Grove, CA
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Replying to @EchoLeeNumber2
Corey Yuen was not only one of the best voices in action but one of those most unique. He’s one of those directors where even if you have no idea he worked on the film you could spot his style and way of motion a mile a way, and I loved it.
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Man, I miss Corey Yuen fight choreography
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The next Sammo? Looking for more Brian Le? Furious Review and Trailer: cityonfire.com/the-furious-r… Gladiator Underground Review and Trailer: cityonfire.com/gladiator-und… Bangkok Dog Review and Trailer: cityonfire.com/bangkok-dog-2… Shadow Master Review and Trailer: cityonfire.com/shadow-master… Everything Everywhere All At Once Trailer Review and Trailer: cityonfire.com/everything-ev… Paper Tigers Trailer Review and Trailer: cityonfire.com/the-paper-tig… Luc Van Tien Review and Trailer: cityonfire.com/luc-van-tien-… #brianle #tanigakikenji #TheFurious #XieMiao #JoeTaslim #JeejaYanin #yayanruhian #xyzfilms #edkofilm #kungfumovies #martialartsfilm #martialartsmovies #asianaction #lionsgate Visit City on Fire (cityonfire.com) for Asian and martial arts film news, reviews and 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray releases. #CityOnFire Visit The Goodie Emporium (goodieemporium.com) if you're on the hunt for import 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray movies. #goodieemporium
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Replying to @BrndnStrssng
The night comes for Us and The Paper Tigers Two outstanding martial arts films but completely separate from each other
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Completed 📽️ #MovieChallenge 2026 Week 24 - 'Help'. There's a few films that would have qualified, but I'm going with: The Fifth Element (1997) The Paper Tigers (2020)
Replying to @CineChallenges
📽️ #MovieChallenge 2026 - Week 24 This week's challenge is all about requesting help. Watch a movie where a character turns to others for the skills, support, or rescue they desperately need. Quote once done. More info: cinechums.net/challenges/wee…
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Brian Le gets the spotlight in this video put out for the Hong Kong promotion of THE FURIOUS.
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Guy’s a self-taught martial artist along with his brother, they have a youtube channel worth checking out called Martial Club if people want to see more of him. Also would rec Paper Tigers, very fun movie & a nod to the Shaw Brothers films they studied
still fucking insane to me this is the same guy, from EEAAO to #TheFurious. man's really moving up in the world, people are about to KNOW the name brian le
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still fucking insane to me this is the same guy, from EEAAO to #TheFurious. man's really moving up in the world, people are about to KNOW the name brian le
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Replying to @BrndnStrssng
great pull on Paper Tigers, one of the most unique and underrated modern martial arts films
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By no means comprehensive nor is it full of too many deep cuts but if you see The Furious this weekend and martial arts aren’t usually your bag, I made a fun list of great stuff to dig into either starring or made by the folks involved
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