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Has anybody else read American Shaolin by Matthew Polly yet? Its
hilarious!

Ron




Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:51 am

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Has anybody else read American Shaolin by Matthew Polly yet? Its hilarious! Ron...
Ron Criss
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Jan 11, 2008
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Haven't heard of him, interesting website http://www.mattpolly.com/index2.htm ... From: Ron Criss To: kung_fu_temple@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January...
henry marczak
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Jan 11, 2008
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Not yet but I was planning on it. Thanks for the suggestion. -Will Ron Criss <roncriss@...> wrote: Has anybody else read American Shaolin by Matthew...
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Jan 12, 2008
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I'd be surprised if it isn't made into a movie some day. Well written, compulsively readble and funny as hell, especially for anyone who has had to live any...
Ron Criss
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Jan 12, 2008
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There's a mention on his wesite about a movie trailer coming soon. ... From: Ron Criss To: kung_fu_temple@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 7:11...
henry marczak
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Jan 12, 2008
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Mention of kung fu movie based upon Carridine series on a gas pump in Everett, ON.(of all places) henry marczak <hawkwind_dragon@...> wrote:...
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Jan 15, 2008
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'Kung Fu' movie remake eyed By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HONG KONG - A movie remake of the 1970s U.S. TV series "Kung Fu" is in the works, with backing from Warner...
Mark Trumble
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Jan 15, 2008
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Thanks, Mark, for sending the AP story... He said he hopes the remake will be "edgier, faster-paced, less Zen contemplation and more action." I find this quote...
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Jan 15, 2008
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Amen, KoolJool. This movie outline sounds just awful. Yes, he definitely "wants to take advantage" of the Shaolin premise, not serve that premise or allow it...
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Jan 16, 2008
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i most whole heartedly agree. we need the po and caine show "Mr. dog" <worksite@...> wrote: Amen, KoolJool. This movie outline sounds just awful....
Mark Trumble
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Jan 16, 2008
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Interesting..I wonder if Carradine will have a role?...
Patrick Gorham
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the rumour is..NO! Patrick Gorham <chocolatedynomite2@...> wrote: Interesting..I wonder if Carradine will have a role? ... Mark Trumble BA, MA,...
Mark Trumble
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Jan 17, 2008
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Just great. Sounds like they are making Mortal Combat instead of Kung Fu. This one might be a turkey.. ... From: Mark Trumble <marktrumble2003@...> To:...
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first point of KUng fu tv: HUMAN RIGHTS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHhSo0Y8xeo&feature=related Patrick Gorham <chocolatedynomite2@...> wrote: Just...
Mark Trumble
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Jan 17, 2008
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second point: wisdom in the interaction between PO and Caine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCyJRXvPNRo&feature=related Mark Trumble <marktrumble2003@...>...
Mark Trumble
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Jan 17, 2008
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3rd point: skill and humility http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p9NTo6BWvs&feature=related Mark Trumble <marktrumble2003@...> wrote: first point of KUng fu...
Mark Trumble
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Avoid rather than check. Check rather than hurt. Hurt rather than main. Maim rather than kill. For all life is precious, nor can any be replaced. I want to see...
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... Avoid rather than check. Check rather than hurt. Hurt rather than main. Maim rather than kill. For all life is precious, nor can any be replaced. I want to...
Henryk Marczak
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Jan 18, 2008
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We don't need one more dumb action movie. We need a wisdom movie, with realism. While it is quite arrogant for me to tell how another culture should be...
Mark Trumble
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVnOvx0rUYk Mark Trumble <marktrumble2003@...> wrote: 3rd point: skill and humility ...
Mark Trumble
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being a monk is about just fighting? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_aUQmNbtm0&feature=related Mark Trumble <marktrumble2003@...> wrote: 3rd point: skill...
Mark Trumble
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Jan 18, 2008
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Great lessons for sure. Still, I don't think that's what the the new movie is going for. Hopefully, they'll take the high road. ... From: Mark Trumble...
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Jan 17, 2008
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BTW, If anyone hasn't yetread American Shaolin I highly recommend it. Its funny as hell. I couldn't put it down till I had finished it. Here's his site: ...
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Agreed. Matt is wonderful. Read him, guys! ... From: Ron Criss <roncriss@...> Subject: [kung_fu_temple] American Shaolin To:...
will thomas
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Apr 6, 2009
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I have also read it. It was also quite an eye opener with regards to "a monk's life." It is worth reading. (@ Alisa...
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