The Karate Kid (1984)

Season 3, Episode 20

Bonsai! Brothers Phil & Warren train hard for a deep dive into the martial arts cult classic “The Karate Kid”. Topics include: the screenplay’s real-life inspiration (2:35), the filming & fight choreography (8:50), the nostalgic 80’s soundtrack (13:45), the stars of the picture (16:20), stats & accolades (31:25), best scenes & lines (38:55), Judge Bob’s recasting court (52:50), the ‘Johnny is the real Karate Kid’ fan theory (1:13:55), and the film’s legacy & lore (1:19:00), plus much more.