Shaolin Chamber 36

The Rise and Fall Of The Die-Hard Asian Movie Collectors

Kung fu fans all over the globe in the 20th and 21st Century are few and far in between a definitive nostalgic segment of hardcore Asian cinema goers of the early and late seventies. These groups of fans emerged from famous cities all over the globe, from New York and London to several other countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, …

New Post Writer: Pete Jr.

So far Shaolin Chamber 36 has been blessed with the writing contributions of Iron Fisted Monk, Tony ‘Kwai Chang’ Francis, and Kevin ‘Minute Fong’ Smith, and now it gives me great pleasure to announce the latest acquisition to SC36, Pete Jr, better known as ‘FLK Pete Jr’ from the one and only FLKCinema.com (also known as FlashlegsRare). …

Putting The Boot In

I would argue that what makes Kung Fu fight scenes special are kicks, more so than weapons and hand techniques. Poles, halberds, soft swords, nunchaku are all spectacular to watch; and offer some dazzling conflict that is quite fantastic, in the old sense of the word – in other words not easy to relate to or think you can copy yourself. …

26 New Alternative Covers

Golden Swallow is back with his newest batch of alternative covers. 26 total in this latest update. The covers range from some of the more common Shaw Brothers films to some rare not often spoken of independents. If you so happen to view or save these covers yourself, please take a minute to say “Thanks” in the comments section below, …

9 New Exclusive Wallpapers

The time has come for another update of EXCLUSIVE wallpapers that I am please to say are and will always be offered for FREE here on SC36. Continuing with “The Shaw Brothers Collection: The ‘36′ Collectors Series”, Lee and I are here to offer up the latest in Kung Fu themed wallpapers to liven up your computers desktop.The following 9 …

New Post Writer: Minute Fong

I have some great news for the visitors of Shaolin Chamber 36. A new member has joined Team 36. Allow me to introduce the newest member, Kevin Smith preferably known as, ‘Minute Fong’. As with Tony and IFM, you can expect some very interesting, thought provoking and general observations of the genre we all love, classic Kung Fu cinema …

’36 Seconds’ Update

I have just added 5 new videos in the ’36 Seconds’ Chamber of Shaolin. If you haven’t seen any of these particular films, enjoy these spoiler-free clips. If these short promotional clips are enough to get you to want to see more and purchase the movie, please follow the link under the INFO & PURCHASE column to make your purchase, or to simply read …

A Chamber Confession

Hello, my name is Raymond (SMK), and I have a confession to make. Before I confess a secret I am ashamed of and a bit embarrassed to admit, let me state a few facts. Fact 1, I am a Kung Fu movie junkie. I own several hundred DVDs (few vhs and vcd’s). Sadly at this time I am buying more than I am watching, but that will change very soon. …