We were latchkey kids. On the weekends Andie and I were left mostly alone - to do chores, homework and keep out of trouble until either Mom or Dad got home.
Saturday mornings rocked. Scooby-Do, Robotech, Looney-Tunes, Thundercats - OMG. I loved cartoons. But after cartoons, my favorite show came on.
Kung Fu Theater.
Every Saturday from 11 to 1 the best and cheesiest Kung Fu movies were shown. The 10 Tigers of Shaolin, Drunken Master, Dragon Lord, Dirty Ho, Night Orchid, and my personal favorite, Master of the Flying Guillotine.
I love that movie. Every so often it’s shown somewhere late at night and I HAVE to watch. I love the sound effects and bad english dubbing.
The last Kung Fu movie I really enjoyed was Kung Fu Hustle. Hysterical. And at the beginning of this summer we saw Kung Fu Panda - also a winner. Even Catherine and Glenn enjoyed it. I also saw that Jet Li/Jackie Chan flick The Forbidden Kingdom. FUN!
I guess what I’m really trying to say is give me a Kung Fu action movie any day of the week and I’m happy.
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1 media boy // Aug 14, 2008 at 1:39 pm
still gotta see Kung Fu Panda… Jack Black is classic for sure; he’ll be forever famous for his work in School of Rock
2 Heidi // Aug 25, 2008 at 3:42 pm
I LOVEEE Kung Fu Hustle!! I have a special place in my heart for horribly awesome kung fu movies, so I’m right there with you. And yes, Saturday morning cartoons rocked hard. I don’t think that today’s cartoons even remotely measure up anymore. So sad for the next generation…Miss you Mocha Woman!
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