🎙️ New Interview on Retro Life 4 You: Keith Cooke 🎙️

This week, we sit down with martial arts legend and action star Keith Cooke Hirabayashi for an in-depth conversation about his journey from the karate tournament circuit to the big screen.

Keith shares stories from his days as a five-time World Martial Arts Grand Champion, his training in wushu and karate, and how his skills led to starring roles in cult classics like China O’Brien, The King of the Kickboxers, and Beverly Hills Ninja. Of course, we dive deep into his iconic contributions to the Mortal Kombat films, where he brought both Reptile and Sub-Zero to life on screen.

Along the way, Keith talks about the discipline of martial arts, the transition from competition to Hollywood, behind-the-scenes memories from the sets of his most famous films, and the legacy of martial arts in movies today.

If you grew up loving 80s and 90s martial arts action, this is an interview you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Available now on Retro Life 4 You—your home for retro movies, cult classics, and the stars who made them unforgettable.

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👉 Saddle up, movie fans! In this clip, we dive into the 1990 Western classic Quigley Down Under, starring Tom Selleck, Alan Rickman, and Laura San Giacomo.

Find out:

• Which legendary actor was originally considered for Quigley’s role before Selleck
• How the film was developed way back in the 1970s
• The real Sharps rifle used on set
• Why the movie struggled at the box office but later became a cult favorite

🎙️ This is just a taste of our full podcast episode on Retro Life 4 You, where we break down classic 80s and 90s movies, share behind-the-scenes stories, and talk all things retro film!

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Get ready for a high-kicking deep dive with Cynthia Rothrock — the Queen of Martial Arts Movies and one of the most iconic action stars of the 1980s and 1990s. In this exclusive interview, Cynthia shares her incredible journey from world champion martial artist to international action film legend.

We talk about her early days in karate and kung fu tournaments, breaking barriers as a woman in the martial arts world, and how her skills led to starring roles in Hong Kong action cinema alongside legends like Michelle Yeoh, Sammo Hung, and Yuen Biao. Cynthia opens up about filming intense fight scenes in classics like Yes, Madam!, China O’Brien, and Martial Law, plus the challenges and triumphs of being a female action hero in a male-dominated industry.

Whether you’re a fan of 80s and 90s action movies, martial arts film history, or just love behind-the-scenes Hollywood and Hong Kong stories, this episode packs a punch with fight choreography secrets, stunt stories, and career advice for aspiring martial artists and actors.

🎯 Highlights include:

• Cynthia’s training in multiple martial arts styles
• How she was discovered for her first action film role
• Favorite fight scenes and toughest stunts
• Stories from the set with other martial arts stars
• How she paved the way for women in action cinema

If you love martial arts movies, retro action films, or Hong Kong cinema, you won’t want to miss this conversation with the legendary Cynthia Rothrock.

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