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Film Review: Oily Maniac 油鬼子 (1976) - Hong Kong Reviewed by Andrew CHAN (Film Critics Circle of Australia)  Help me reach one review per day in 2021. 2021 Review count - 23/365 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/neofilmreviews   Danny Lee stars as “Oily Maniac” in this superhero/villain mashed into a Cat 3, violent, action thriller filled erotica affair. It is one of those 70s Shaw Brothers flick that simply entertains with its comedic infused special effects and hilarious fight scenes whenever the oily maniac is transformed and involved. Remastered on Blu Ray, this slasher classic film gets a new audience and as...

Review: Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks (2019) - Australia   Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) Help us continue to cover more Asian and Martial Art films by making a donation to Neo Film Blog below. Australian director Serge Ou delivers the goodies in the latest Tribute to the origins of Kung Fu films and the influence of the once great Hong Kong cinema to not just Hollywood, but the rest of the world. In making the the in-depth documentary “Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks”, Ou presents more than a fan-boy service affair, but instead provide valuable insights...