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Post by Martin Brundle - Martinfly on Dec 13, 2022 21:33:54 GMT
The Queen of Martial Arts, our Lady Dragon!
These are the titles available on blu-ray format, so far.
Yes, Madam! (1985) Millionaires Express (1986) Magic Crystal (1986) Righting Wrongs (1986) The Inspector Wears Skirts (1988) The Blonde Fury aka Lady Reporter aka Righting Wrongs II (1989) Prince of the Sun (1990) China O'Brien (1990) China O'Brien 2 (1990) Martial Law (1991) Fast Getaway (1991) Martial Law 2: Undercover (1991) Tiger Claws (1991) Fast Getaway II (1994) Eye for an Eye (1996) Tiger Claws II (1996) Sworn to Justice (1996) Night Vision (1997) Tiger Claws III: The Final Conflict (1999) Mercenaries (2014) The Martial Arts Kid (2015)
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Post by moviebuffbrad on Dec 13, 2022 21:34:32 GMT
I'll keep an eye out for them.
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Post by Martin Brundle - Martinfly on Dec 13, 2022 21:41:55 GMT
I'll keep an eye out for them.
I updated the list, my friend.
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Post by Martin Brundle - Martinfly on Dec 13, 2022 21:55:08 GMT
More updates. Check the list again.
We still miss a blu-ray edition for:
Fight to Win
Lady Dragon 1 and 2
No retreat, no surrender 2
Righting Wrongs II: Blonde Fury
The Rage and Honor Trilogy
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Post by Mulder and Scully on Dec 13, 2022 22:08:52 GMT
Lol majority of her films went straight to video. She was never a big star.
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Post by Martin Brundle - Martinfly on Dec 13, 2022 22:58:11 GMT
Lol majority of her films went straight to video. She was never a big star.
We don't care. We just happen to love her and her movies. Besides, she was a cult actor and a star, not big, but a star nonetheless.
In China/Hong Kong, she was famous and popular.
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Post by Mulder and Scully on Dec 13, 2022 23:31:56 GMT
Lol majority of her films went straight to video. She was never a big star.
We don't care. We just happen to love her and her movies. Besides, she was a cult actor and a star, not big, but a star nonetheless.
In China/Hong Kong, she was famous and popular.
I've seen some of her fight scenes and they're awful. Not only are they sped up like all Hong Kong action films are, she's hilariously doubled. You can clearly see she's not performing most of the moves. Not wonder she never became a star. |
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Post by politicidal on Dec 14, 2022 2:01:12 GMT
I'll keep an eye out for them.  |
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Post by petrolino on Dec 14, 2022 2:06:30 GMT
Nice, thanks for the news! I doubt I'll upgrade any titles any time soon as I have pretty much all my Cynthia Rothrock favourites on dvd already. But I'll look out for the ones I've been looking for, for sure!
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Post by moviebuffbrad on Dec 14, 2022 4:19:13 GMT
I'll keep an eye out for them. Glad someone got it. |
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Post by Martin Brundle - Martinfly on Dec 14, 2022 12:18:26 GMT
We don't care. We just happen to love her and her movies. Besides, she was a cult actor and a star, not big, but a star nonetheless.
In China/Hong Kong, she was famous and popular.
I've seen some of her fight scenes and they're awful. Not only are they sped up like all Hong Kong action films are, she's hilariously doubled. You can clearly see she's not performing most of the moves. Not wonder she never became a star.
Totally false. All Hong Kong martial movies are a bit sped up, not just Rothrock's. She did few Hong Kong movies anyway, then moved to hybrid/American productions. That said, she was 100% astonishing as martialist, and only used doubles for (VERY FEW) dangerous action sequences where fight wasn't involved at all.
Her fight sequences were amazing. All of them, no matter the movie.
Probably you're jealous because you dreamed to be a female action star. Okay, man, okay.
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Post by Martin Brundle - Martinfly on Dec 14, 2022 12:19:46 GMT
Nice, thanks for the news! I doubt I'll upgrade any titles any time soon as I have pretty much all my Cynthia Rothrock favourites on dvd already. But I'll look out for the ones I've been looking for, for sure!
That's great, man!
She was a marvellous martial artist, and her fight sequences were 100% impressive.
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Post by Mulder and Scully on Dec 14, 2022 13:43:29 GMT
I've seen some of her fight scenes and they're awful. Not only are they sped up like all Hong Kong action films are, she's hilariously doubled. You can clearly see she's not performing most of the moves. Not wonder she never became a star.
Totally false. All Hong Kong martial movies are a bit sped up, not just Rothrock's. She did few Hong Kong movies anyway, then moved to hybrid/American productions. That said, she was 100% astonishing as martialist, and only used doubles for (VERY FEW) dangerous action sequences where fight wasn't involved at all.
Her fight sequences were amazing. All of them, no matter the movie.
Probably you're jealous because you dreamed to be a female action star. Okay, man, okay.
Lol I hit a nerve. She just sucks. That's why her career went nowhere. Her doubles are so painfully obvious. Whenever an actor is not facing the camera, it means they're using doubles. They do a bad job of hiding doubles in Hong Kong films. You can easily spot them. Rothrock's fight scenes are laughably bad. You're a tool. |
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Post by petrolino on Dec 14, 2022 14:24:06 GMT
Nice, thanks for the news! I doubt I'll upgrade any titles any time soon as I have pretty much all my Cynthia Rothrock favourites on dvd already. But I'll look out for the ones I've been looking for, for sure!
That's great, man!
She was a marvellous martial artist, and her fight sequences were 100% impressive.
One of the best, for sure. I started a thread on Cynthia Rothrock here some time back.
Here's her action profile which I'd rank against anyone in the history of action cinema ...
🐉 'Lady Dragon' ~ Action Profile 🐉
🥋 Cynthia Rothrock (born March 8, 1957, Wilmington, Delaware, USA) 🥋
Star Sign : Pisces (♓︎)
Nickname : 'Lady Dragon' 🐉
Childhood Home : Scranton, Pennsylvania
Musical Training : Pianoforte
Height : 5' 3"
Battle Weight : 110lb
Weapon Of Choice : Hook Sword
Bone-Breaking Device Of Choice : 3-Section Staff
Trademark Superkick : Avalanche Scorpion Superkick
Black Belts : Eagle Claw, Karate, Northern Shaolin, Pai Lum Tao Kung Fu, Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do & Wu Shu
Day Job : Martial Arts Instructor [~ Multiple High-Level Qualifications]
Inductee : Martial Arts Hall Of Fame (# Now sits on the board of advisors)
Inductee : Black Belt Hall Of Fame
Inductee : International Sports Hall Of Fame (ISHOF) [# Became the first martial artist, of any gender, with the honour of being inducted in to the ISHOF in 2014]
Iconic Moment : 1st woman to grace cover of 'Karate Illustrated' in 1983 [# Has also graced the covers of 'Black Belt', 'Combat', 'Inside Karate', 'Inside Kung Fu' & Kick']
Honorary Horror Icon : As voted by the horror community for tracking and destroying serial killers [# Has graced the covers of publications like 'Draculina' & 'Femme Fatales']
Signature Role : Officer Lori 'China' O'Brien
# Keynote Video Game Character : Sonya Blade in 'Mortal Kombat' (one of several video game characters inspired by Cynthia Rothrock)
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Post by Martin Brundle - Martinfly on Dec 15, 2022 1:43:24 GMT
Totally false. All Hong Kong martial movies are a bit sped up, not just Rothrock's. She did few Hong Kong movies anyway, then moved to hybrid/American productions. That said, she was 100% astonishing as martialist, and only used doubles for (VERY FEW) dangerous action sequences where fight wasn't involved at all.
Her fight sequences were amazing. All of them, no matter the movie.
Probably you're jealous because you dreamed to be a female action star. Okay, man, okay.
Lol I hit a nerve. She just sucks.
LMAO you're obviously a jealous psycho. Oh man, I know, you feel frustrated and depressed in your life. We don't hate you anyway. Actually, we wish you to overcome your inner demons. Good luck.
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Post by Martin Brundle - Martinfly on Dec 15, 2022 1:48:47 GMT
That's great, man!
She was a marvellous martial artist, and her fight sequences were 100% impressive.
One of the best, for sure. I started a thread on Cynthia Rothrock here some time back.
Here's her action profile which I'd rank against anyone in the history of action cinema ...
🐉 'Lady Dragon' ~ Action Profile 🐉
🥋 Cynthia Rothrock (born March 8, 1957, Wilmington, Delaware, USA) 🥋
Star Sign : Pisces (♓︎)
Nickname : 'Lady Dragon' 🐉
Childhood Home : Scranton, Pennsylvania
Musical Training : Pianoforte
Height : 5' 3"
Battle Weight : 110lb
Weapon Of Choice : Hook Sword
Bone-Breaking Device Of Choice : 3-Section Staff
Trademark Superkick : Avalanche Scorpion Superkick
Black Belts : Eagle Claw, Karate, Northern Shaolin, Pai Lum Tao Kung Fu, Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do & Wu Shu
Day Job : Martial Arts Instructor [~ Multiple High-Level Qualifications]
Inductee : Martial Arts Hall Of Fame (# Now sits on the board of advisors)
Inductee : Black Belt Hall Of Fame
Inductee : International Sports Hall Of Fame (ISHOF) [# Became the first martial artist, of any gender, with the honour of being inducted in to the ISHOF in 2014]
Iconic Moment : 1st woman to grace cover of 'Karate Illustrated' in 1983 [# Has also graced the covers of 'Black Belt', 'Combat', 'Inside Karate', 'Inside Kung Fu' & Kick']
Honorary Horror Icon : As voted by the horror community for tracking and destroying serial killers [# Has graced the covers of publications like 'Draculina' & 'Femme Fatales']
Signature Role : Officer Lori 'China' O'Brien
# Keynote Video Game Character : Sonya Blade in 'Mortal Kombat' (one of several video game characters inspired by Cynthia Rothrock)
Great profile. Her fight scenes were marvellous and amazing, performed 100% by herself (she accomplished SEVEN black belts in real life). And her flicks were definitely entertaining, fun and well done, despite being low budgeted b-movies. That's it.
"Rothrock was World Champion in forms and weapons five times between 1981 and 1985.[2] These categories are not combat-oriented, being displays of fluidity of movement rather than fighting, and are not segregated into male and female categories but fully open to both sexes.[3][4]
She took first place in forms 32 times and first place in weapons 12 times in her first 38 tournaments, including competing in "Men's Forms" three out of four times as there was no Women's Division. She was "Grand Master" of five tournaments and came in first place in 4 out of 5 fighting events.[5]
She holds seven black belts and sashes in multiple Far Eastern martial disciplines, including Tang Soo Do, Taekwondo (Korean), Eagle Claw (Chinese), Wushu, Northern Shaolin, Ng Ying Kungfu (Chinese: 五形功夫), and Pai Lum White Dragon Kung Fu.[6][7] She received her 6th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan in 2006. She was tested by Grand Master Robert Kovaleski, 9th Dan and chair of the I.T.M.A., and was later promoted by him to 7th degree black belt in 2011 and 8th degree black belt in 2015.[8] She is a martial arts instructor and her favorite weapons are the hook swords.[9]"
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Post by petrolino on Dec 15, 2022 2:07:14 GMT
One of the best, for sure. I started a thread on Cynthia Rothrock here some time back.
Great profile. Her fight scenes were marvellous and amazing, performed 100% by herself (she accomplished SEVEN black belts in real life). And her flicks were definitely entertaining, fun and well done, despite being low budgeted b-movies. That's it.
"Rothrock was World Champion in forms and weapons five times between 1981 and 1985.[2] These categories are not combat-oriented, being displays of fluidity of movement rather than fighting, and are not segregated into male and female categories but fully open to both sexes.[3][4]
She took first place in forms 32 times and first place in weapons 12 times in her first 38 tournaments, including competing in "Men's Forms" three out of four times as there was no Women's Division. She was "Grand Master" of five tournaments and came in first place in 4 out of 5 fighting events.[5]
She holds seven black belts and sashes in multiple Far Eastern martial disciplines, including Tang Soo Do, Taekwondo (Korean), Eagle Claw (Chinese), Wushu, Northern Shaolin, Ng Ying Kungfu (Chinese: 五形功夫), and Pai Lum White Dragon Kung Fu.[6][7] She received her 6th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan in 2006. She was tested by Grand Master Robert Kovaleski, 9th Dan and chair of the I.T.M.A., and was later promoted by him to 7th degree black belt in 2011 and 8th degree black belt in 2015.[8] She is a martial arts instructor and her favorite weapons are the hook swords.[9]"
In all seriousness, it made my day to see you sharing news here at Film General about new blu-ray releases of her movies which have had a chequered past in terms of restoration and redistribution. I'm particularly interested myself in any commentary tracks recorded as she's had a storied career I'm always keen to learn more of.
Personally speaking, I can't think of a single person I admire in low budget action cinema who doesn't speak highly of Rothrock, be it her achievements, her influence, her helpful nature, or all that she brings to the table. Absolute legend (and I don't use the word lightly).
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Post by Martin Brundle - Martinfly on Dec 15, 2022 2:17:26 GMT
Great profile. Her fight scenes were marvellous and amazing, performed 100% by herself (she accomplished SEVEN black belts in real life). And her flicks were definitely entertaining, fun and well done, despite being low budgeted b-movies. That's it.
"Rothrock was World Champion in forms and weapons five times between 1981 and 1985.[2] These categories are not combat-oriented, being displays of fluidity of movement rather than fighting, and are not segregated into male and female categories but fully open to both sexes.[3][4]
She took first place in forms 32 times and first place in weapons 12 times in her first 38 tournaments, including competing in "Men's Forms" three out of four times as there was no Women's Division. She was "Grand Master" of five tournaments and came in first place in 4 out of 5 fighting events.[5]
She holds seven black belts and sashes in multiple Far Eastern martial disciplines, including Tang Soo Do, Taekwondo (Korean), Eagle Claw (Chinese), Wushu, Northern Shaolin, Ng Ying Kungfu (Chinese: 五形功夫), and Pai Lum White Dragon Kung Fu.[6][7] She received her 6th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan in 2006. She was tested by Grand Master Robert Kovaleski, 9th Dan and chair of the I.T.M.A., and was later promoted by him to 7th degree black belt in 2011 and 8th degree black belt in 2015.[8] She is a martial arts instructor and her favorite weapons are the hook swords.[9]"
In all seriousness, it made my day to see you sharing news here at Film General about new blu-ray releases of her movies which have had a chequered past in terms of restoration and redistribution. I'm particularly interested myself in any commentary tracks recorded as she's had a storied career I'm always keen to learn more of.
Personally speaking, I can't think of a single person I admire in low budget action cinema who doesn't speak highly of Rothrock, be it her achievements, her influence, her helpful nature, or all that she brings to the table. Absolute legend (and I don't use the word lightly).
That's it. You're 100% right.
Cynthia recorded MANY audio tracks, as well as video specials/inserts, for the blu-ray releases. I will make a list of them, for sure.
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Post by petrolino on Dec 15, 2022 2:28:49 GMT
In all seriousness, it made my day to see you sharing news here at Film General about new blu-ray releases of her movies which have had a chequered past in terms of restoration and redistribution. I'm particularly interested myself in any commentary tracks recorded as she's had a storied career I'm always keen to learn more of.
Personally speaking, I can't think of a single person I admire in low budget action cinema who doesn't speak highly of Rothrock, be it her achievements, her influence, her helpful nature, or all that she brings to the table. Absolute legend (and I don't use the word lightly).
That's it. You're 100% right.
Cynthia recorded MANY audio tracks, as well as video specials/inserts, for the blu-ray releases. I will make a list of them, for sure.
That's great to hear, thanks. I don't recall hearing her on a dvd commentary track as of yet, but that's probably because I rushed to buy her movies on budget releases when I got my first dvd player. Now I'm keen to hear her thoughts on some of these productions, especially if a pricey upgrade promises a first-rate transfer to boot.
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Post by Mulder and Scully on Dec 15, 2022 9:41:59 GMT
Lol I hit a nerve. She just sucks.
LMAO you're obviously a jealous psycho. Oh man, I know, you feel frustrated and depressed in your life. We don't hate you anyway. Actually, we wish you to overcome your inner demons. Good luck.
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