Hello everyone, We hope you're all well and safe in these troubled times. In the first actual episode of Heroic Purgatory, John and Jason talk about Jackie Chan's seminal action-comedy, Police Story (1985). Considered to be one of the best action films of all time, Police Story was the first among many films that would catapult Jackie into international stardom. Listen to our episode and let us know what you think in the comments below. Episode Outline and ResourcesMedia consumed in the past two weeksJason:Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe Jackie Chan moviesAngel Cop animeJohn: Mid 90s (2018), directed by Jonah HillHouse of Hummingbird (2018), directed by Bora Kim SF8 (2018), South Korean anthology science fiction series. Astounding by Alec Nevala-LeeNews ItemsNew York Asian Film Festival Online, August 28 - September 12Train to Busan sequel, Peninsula, is released. Several Jackie Chan films released by 88 Films. Alternative openingMall fight sceneSouth China Morning Post ArticleArticle about Jackie in the SCMPStunts of Hong Kong CinemaFollow us:Follow Heroic Purgatory on TwitterFollow John Atom on TwitterFollow Jason Maher on TwitterFollow Jason's blogRead John Atom's reviews on VCinemaRead Jason Maher's reviews on VCinema
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