Category: Interviews

The Essential Shaw Brothers Film Guide: Ask For The Moon

Ask For The Moon by Meredith Lewis Interview and Book Review

Interview with Meredith Lewis about her new book ASK FOR THE MOON: INNOVATION AT SHAW BROTHERS STUDIOS. It’s an entertaining read that provides insights on the amazing life journey of Sir Run Run Shaw, the Shaw Brothers, and pivotal Shaw Brothers film talent. The writer also takes a look at King Hu and Bruce Lee, explaining why they did not fit in the Shaw Brothers filmmaking paradigm. Meredith Lewis spoke exclusively to The Last Dragon Tribute about her book, which will encourage fans to return to the Shaw Brothers movie catalog and look at their favorite films through a new lens. … Read More The Essential Shaw Brothers Film Guide: Ask For The Moon

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Count Dante: The Story Behind Bloodsport and The Downfall of a Fake Ass Ninja

Bloodsport Fan Art Movie Poster by Vlad Rodriguez.

Bloodsport is one of the most popular martial arts films. However, most people don’t know that the story of the “Kumite” didn’t start with a fraudulent martial artist, Frank Dux. It began with the original martial arts bad boy, Count Dante. This is how we take out fake ass ninjas.… Read More Count Dante: The Story Behind Bloodsport and The Downfall of a Fake Ass Ninja

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African Samurai Book Review & Interview with Author Thomas Lockley

Book Cover African Samurai by Thomas Lockley and Geoffrey Girard

African Samurai, written by Thomas Lockley and Geoffrey Girard is the first English book on Yasuke, the first foreign samurai to serve in Japan. During this interview, Lockley discusses his motivations for the book, which creatively introduces readers to Yasuke’s story and the world of feudal Japan. Written by Clarke Illmatical | @Masternever Several years… Read More African Samurai Book Review & Interview with Author Thomas Lockley

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Yasuke: The Soul of The Sword

The Soul of The Sword a Yasuke Film Project by Al Yisrael & Robert Parham

This is part of guest writer, Clarke Illmatical’s (@masternever) series of Yasuke/Black Samurai themed articles for TheLastDragonTribute.com (@thelastglow). Follow @yasukeblacksamurai on Instagram to join @masternever and @thelastglow’s journey to unravel the mysterious but true story of Yasuke the first Black samurai. Written by Illmatical | @Masternever Yasuke has gained international notoriety for being the first foreign… Read More Yasuke: The Soul of The Sword

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Leo O’Brien’s Last Interview: 7th Heaven & The Harlem Blues

Leo O'Brien's Last Interview

Update October 2012 – the interview below took place just over a year before Leo O’Brien’s passing on October 10, 2012. Enjoy this unique and in-depth look into Leo’s life it is likely his last and most extensive interview. Please keep Leo’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. RIP Leo O’Brien. We all… Read More Leo O’Brien’s Last Interview: 7th Heaven & The Harlem Blues

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