The Wing Kong Exchange

Sadly, the actor Peter Kwong, who played the unforgettable Storm Rain in BTLC, passed away on May 27, 2025. I had a chance to meet Mr. Kwong (along with other BTLC cast members) years ago when I attended an event at the Japanese-American Museum in Los Angeles – he was quite a gentleman and still could do the spinning swords trick from the film. He was also quite a SAG-AFTRA union activist and versatile actor.

Here are some tributes to the great man and actor:
Legacy.com
Times of India
Daily Mail (UK)…

I’d been meaning to do this for a while, but it’s finally up – all 27 episodes of the Big Trouble in Little China podcast “5 Minutes of Trouble,” recorded from 2016-2017, are now available on YouTube. Relive Brett Stillo and me hosting a 5-minute-at-a-time discussion of the film, with various guests and other shenanigans.

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Slashfilm.com recently posted an interview with Kurt Russell and brought up the possibility of him playing the iconic trucker in an old-man-Jack-style sequel to BTLC. Read the article here.…

A while ago I used various AI-generated art programs to come up with familiar characters from Big Trouble in Little China… see if you can figure out who these pictures are supposed to be:

Just received some new images from BTLC fan Joshua as a follow-up to snaps of his friend wearing a Jack Burton tank in front of good ol’ SF Chinatown.

You’ve all heard about how AI like Chatbot GPT is taking over the world, right? Well what better way to test its mettle than by asking it to review Big Trouble in Little China.

I actually gave it two prompts: a negative one (reflecting how some reviewers feel about the 1986 film) and a positive one (echoing how fans of the film still see it to this day). Check it out:

“Write a scathing 3 paragraph review of the movie Big Trouble in Little China“

“Big Trouble in Little China” is a film that promises action, adventure, and humor, but fails to deliver on all fronts. The plot is convoluted and difficult to follow, leaving the viewer confused and uninterested. The characters are one-dimensional and lack any real depth or development, making it hard to care about their journey.

The film’s attempts at humor fall flat, relying on cheap gags and tired stereotypes that are more cringe-worthy than amusing. The action scenes are poorly choreographed and unimpressive, failing to excite or engage the viewer. The special effects are dated and unconvincing, further detracting from the overall experience.

Overall, “Big Trouble in Little China” is a disappointing film that

Lo Pan actor James Hong, at 93 years old, finally gets his honor in Hollywood. Check out the info here. Thanks to BTLC fan Peter for the scoop!

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On July 2, 1986, Big Trouble in Little China hit theatres nationwide. Jack Burton was coming to “Rescue your Summer” and he did it in style.

While the film may have been 72nd in overall box office revenues (the pesky “Top Gun,” “Crocodile Dundee,” and “Karate Kid Part II” were the top 3 that year), it still lives on strong to this day. Happy 35th!

Here’s a nice article celebrating the film: https://movieweb.com/big-trouble-in-little-china-35th-anniversary/

In other news:

• James Hong (Lo Pan) will finally be getting a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! https://movieweb.com/james-hong-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star/ – Thanks to BTLC fan Peter for the scoop!
• LeCroys Toys is issuing a new Jack Burton figure! Check it out on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQzsAsTs8dT/

Okay, everybody relax, I’m here. Been a little quiet on the Big Trouble front, but this is the 35th anniversary year of the film, which came out in the Summer of 1986. Can you believe it?

Not really selling shirts much these days, but if you are interested in celebrating 35 years with a fine wool and leather jacket that Wang Chi would be proud of, why not head over to Movie Geek Tees, which sells them in sizes S-4XL, with thin or thick sleeves. …

Hey folks, sorry for not being able to get the phpBB forum working on this new site… I created a new one – it’s the new WordPress-friendly forums – it should allow you to register and start discussions again!

In other news, there’s going to be a Big Trouble screening at the Stone Theatres near Charlotte, NC on August 5 and 8. Check it out here. Thanks to Mike for the head’s up!…