THE FILMS   THE PRODIGAL SON - (1982) HOP-FU premiere 2000 Directed By Sammo Hung Yuen Biao is the pampered son of a wealthy businessman who discovers his kung fu training has been a sham. He struggles to learn real kung fu (Wing Chun) from an effeminate Chinese opera performer (Lam Ching Ying) and his oddball brother (Sammo Hung). The Prodigal Son is arguably the best film Sammo Hung has directed. It has been praised by aficionados for its detail in portraying the Wing Chun style of kung fu. The film lives up to its reputation and stands the test of time as an entertaining action film and a homage to the comedic conventions of classic chop-socky films.     SUPER NINJAS - (1982) HOP-FU premiere 2004 Tien-chi Cheng, Meng Lo, Tien Hsiang Lung After defeating a Japanese fighter as part of a 10 round face-off, a Chinese Kung Fu family accepts a invitation to take on the Five Element Ninjas: Gold, Fire, Water, Wood, and Earth. Each of the five elements has color-coded pajamas to show which they are (i.e. fire = red, water = blue etc). They all have special styles to defeat their opponents. Sungi, a female spy is sent to infiltrate the Chinese headquarters, along the way she falls in love with one of her enemies. But is this true love or a ploy? Can the Five Elements ever be defeated, and why does Sungi wear fishnet outfits? Great costumes and an array of special weapons make for an unforgettable martial arts experience. One of the few martial arts films where the good guys wear matching white silk disco suits with capes. – a HOP-FU must see.     THE BLACK SAMURAI - (1977) HOP-FU premiere 2005 Featuring Jim Kelly In a daring rescue attempt, a black martial arts expert infiltrates the secret island hideout of a powerful criminal organization that is holding his girlfriend hostage. Jim Kelly (Enter The Dragon, Black Belt Jones) stars as the James Bond type hero complete with a purple Ferrari, an explosive pocket pen and a jet rocket backpack. His nemesis “The Warlock” hosts groovy parties with a quirky assortment of characters including a mariachi band, the beautiful ebony princess Sin, and a pet vulture named “Voltaire”. As Jim penetrates this underground world of witchcraft to find his girlfriend, he repeatedly finds himself facing off in surprise attacks against muscle-bound thugs, a Salvador Dali looking assassin, a group a dwarfs, snakes and of course, Voltaire the Vulture. Complete with snappy dialogue the great Jim Kelly puts a hurting on anyone who comes between he and his woman.