Pantheon Plus – Punchy Kicky (Wo)Man: Michelle Yeoh Bonus Episode

Brian and Jerome have wrapped on the Ip Man series, and what better way to end the month than with a special bonus “Easter” episode. We celebrate Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win by briefly taking a look at two of her sequels, “Royal Warriors” and “Heroic Trio 2: Executioners“. One is really good. One is not. It’s a fun way to end “Punchy Kicky (Ip) Man” month.

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Pantheon Plus – Punchy Kicky (Ip) Man: Episode 4

It’s the last week of Punchy Kicky (Ip) Man Month and suffice to say, Jerome and Brian are feeling a little burned out on Ip Man.

Ip Man is now dealing with a cancer diagnosis while traveling to San Francisco to find a school for his son. He deals with racism and prejudice while kicking ass when he needs to. It’s the last film in the franchise and now Bruce Lee has become involved with the storyline as well. Is there a lot going on? Yes. Do plotlines get left behind once again? Yes. But the one shining light in this film is the performance by Scott Adkins, no fat suit needed.

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Pantheon Plus – Punchy Kicky (Ip) Man: Episode 1

Jerome and Brian are bingeing the Ip Man series during the month of May and have officially dubbed it ‘Punchy Kicky (Ip) Man’ month. Neither have seen any of the films until now.

They start at the beginning where Ip Man endures and struggles during Japan’s occupation of China during World War II. Does Donnie Yen pack a punch? Yes, many in a short amount of time, in fact.

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Pantheon Plus – Punchy Kicky (Wo)man: Michelle Yeoh in ‘Wing-Chun’

Jerome and Brian end their look at Michelle Yeoh’s first decade by discussing the romantic comedy, Wing Chun. Find out why this was a pretty rough watch despite some more very good action. Also, a good transition to what they’ll be discussing next month. 

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Pantheon Plus – Punchy Kicky (Wo)man: Michelle Yeoh in ‘The Heroic Trio’

Jerome and Brian continue their look at the first decade of Michelle Yeoh’s career with a rare superhero excursion. This film features a more complicated Yeoh performance as well as better things for Maggie Cheung to do as well. 

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Pantheon Plus – Punchy Kicky (Wo)Man: Michelle Yeoh in ‘Supercop’

Jerome and Brian continue their discussion of Michelle Yeoh’s Hong Kong filmography and also get their first chance to discuss the legendary Jackie Chan. Clearly, the budget is higher, but does that make for a better movie? Also, dubs suck. 

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Pantheon Plus – Punchy Kicky (Wo)Man: Michelle Yeoh in ‘Yes, Madam’

Jerome and Brian are borrowing the best podcast name in The Reel World podcasting network to discuss the great Michelle Yeoh.

Coming off an incredible awards season, they begin their month long look at the early part of her career, beginning with her first ever lead performance. Find out what makes this movie must see and why American studios should stop messing with international releases. 

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Pantheon Plus – Mario March Madness: Super Mario Bros.

It’s the last week of Mario March Madness and all roads have led to the 1993 live-action adaptation, Super Mario Bros.

It has many rewrites and many strange choices. Humans evolving from dinosaurs? Parallel Earth’s? Koopa is a germaphobe? Yes, this is a Mario movie despite the attempts to make it something that it’s not. 

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Pantheon Plus – Mario March Madness: The Wizard

This week Brian and Jerome break away from the animated world and take a look at a film from 1989 that featured the debut of Super Mario Bros. 3, The Wizard!

A kids road trip movie featuring Nintendo, Super Mario Bros., Ninja Turtles and Christian Slater!? Sign us up, as Mario March Madness continues! 

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Pantheon Plus – Mario March Madness: Super Mario Saturday Mornings

It’s Week 2 of Mario March Madness! Brian and Jerome explore more animated adventures of the Mario Bros. through three short-lived animated series: The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, and Super Mario World.

They even checked out an episode of Captain N: The Game Master! Plus, we hear Brian’s thoughts on the elusive Power Glove.

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