berrygordy

Probably the best way to describe this movie would be as a "Kung Fu Musical Comedy" but that MIGHT not do it justice!  Produced by the founder of Motown Records (Berry Gordy) and directed by one of the early pioneers of African American cinema (Michael Schultz), it was a tale as old as time....of Bruce Leroy (Taimak), a young aspiring martial artist from New York City who aspires to become as accomplished as his idol, the legendary Bruce Lee.  Of course, some folks stand in the way of our hero achieving his goal, mainly a local Kung Fu bully Sho'Nuff (Julius Carry III) and a local gangster, Eddie Arcadian played by Christopher Murney.  Beyond that, he also might be falling in love with the host of a local music video show, the luminous Laura Charles played by the late, great Vanity.  And what results is an enduring cult classic which could ONLY come out during the 1980's featuring loads of memorable fighting, music, and hijinks....all geared towards answering one critical question: "WHO is the MASTER??" Let's find out.....

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223 - Guys, this has gotta be our favourite ep in a long time. Not only are we covering a film we haven't seen before (we are still in mourning for our childhoods), but we are doing it with the man, the legend, Rob from McDojoLife. So sit back, relax, and join us on an adventure through martial arts, the 80s, McDojos, and music. It's BERRY GORDY'S THE LAST DRAGON, babyyyyyyyyy~

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Chef Nicole Russell of Last Dragon Pizza joins Dustin and Nik to talk about her amazing Last Dragon themed pizzas and her love for Berry Gordy's classic Motown/Kung Fu mash up!  We also look back on our first season of shows and ahead to a new year of Cherry Bombs. Subscribe today and never again apologize for the movies you love!

Taimak! Vanity! El Debarge! William H. Macy? This month Dustin and Nik kiss the Converse of the greatest Motown/Kung-Fu/Comic Book mash-up movie ever made, Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon! Join us as we break through the wall of mystery and discover The Glow. So step on the elevator and press number seven. That's all you gotta do to get to Cherry Bombs heaven!