The Pod Of Five Rings is about one thing and one thing only: "The art of ass kickery". We aren't just talking about low level back alley brawls either. We are talking about martial arts under the bright lights of Hollywood. In this podcast two lifelong martial arts artists and cinephiles (Joe Cebula and Rob Rowland) talk shit about their favorite martial arts films, fight scenes, and life lessons learned throughout.
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The Pod Of Five Rings is about one thing and one thing only: "The art of ass kickery". We aren't just talking about low level back alley brawls either. We are talking about martial arts under the bright lights of Hollywood. In this podcast two lifelong martial arts artists and cinephiles (Joe Cebula and Rob Rowland) talk shit about their favorite martial arts films, fight scenes, and life lessons learned throughout.
Before the Baba Yaga, before the Crane Kick, before the fists of fury, before even Frank Sinatra was doing Judo flips in his films, there was Orochi. Released in 1925, Bunter Futagawa’s “Orochi” is cited as the world’s first martial arts film. Made during a time when cinematography and editing were in their infancy, this movie made the bold decision to film not JUST a sword fight, but a climactic sword fight involving over 20 combatants. If there was ever a pioneer of the genre, this film was it. But is it good? Does this film stand the test of time? This week, hosts @joe_cebula and @rock.n.rowland sit down to discuss this piece of history and determine how effectively it opened up the world of martial arts cinema.
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Orochi (1925) Director: Buntarô Futagawa
The Pod of Five Rings
The Pod Of Five Rings is about one thing and one thing only: "The art of ass kickery". We aren't just talking about low level back alley brawls either. We are talking about martial arts under the bright lights of Hollywood. In this podcast two lifelong martial arts artists and cinephiles (Joe Cebula and Rob Rowland) talk shit about their favorite martial arts films, fight scenes, and life lessons learned throughout.
