Karate Kid: Legends with Brandon Knight
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Karate Kid: Legends with Brandon Knight
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About this listen
Rob Miranda and martial arts expert Brandon Knight dissect the Karate Kid franchise, from the 1984 original to the new Karate Kid Legends film, exploring what makes these movies enduring cultural touchstones.
• Brandon shares his expertise as a martial artist with black belts in four different disciplines
• Both hosts discuss upcoming horror releases including new Alien and Predator projects
• The original Karate Kid's production history, including Pat Morita not being the first choice for Mr. Miyagi
• Examination of how the new film incorporates elements from both the original trilogy and the 2010 Jackie Chan version
• Critique of martial arts tournaments in films versus reality
• Discussion of the safe, family-friendly approach taken by Karate Kid Legends compared to the original
• Overview of Cobra Kai's success and how it revitalized interest in the franchise
• Excitement for upcoming martial arts films including The Smashing Machine and Mortal Kombat 2
Check out Brandon's martial arts movie podcast "Kung Fu Pizza Party" on all major platforms and follow @kungfupizzaprty on social media for more martial arts movie discussions.