this is a genre of film I'm not overly familiar with and would like to explore. I recently picked up The 36th Chamber of Shaolin and Police Story, but haven't had a chance to watch them yet.

Master of the Flying Guillotine
Drunken Master (the first one from the 70's)

No

Have you seen any of Bruce Lee's movies?

Enter the Dragon is a good place to start.

This is like my first post in months, but I do know a thing or two about martial arts movies. You made two excellent choices with 36th Chamber and Police Story. These are some others you may want to check out.

Police Story 2
Duel to the Death
Knockabout
The Magnificent Butcher
Master of the Flying Guillotine
The Prodigal Son
A Touch of Zen
Warriors Two
Come Drink With Me
Fist of Legend
Flash Point
Heroes of the East
Last Hurrah for Chivalry
The One-Armed Swordsman
Shanghai Express (aka. Millionaire's Express)
The Deadly Breaking Sword
Human Lanterns
Legendary Weapons of China
The Magic Blade
Shaolin Intruders
7 Grand Masters
Ninja Checkmate (aka. The Mystery of Chess Boxing)
Ninja in the Deadly Trap
The Victim (1980 version staring Sammo Hung)

That should be enough to keep you busy a while. I only listed ones that are easily available in the US on DVD. In fact I believe they're all on Netflix is you have an account there.

oh man thanks a million times, I've been trying to remember the title of this movie for ages! I saw it when I was a kid, it was great

I second the nomination for Fist of Legend. It actually was the first movie I ever owned on DVD (I got to pick a free one when I bought my laptop).

I also recommend Kung Fu Hustle (Stephen Chow). Not really mainstream KF fare, but it was friggin' hilarious.

Five Deadly Venoms

I'd like to point out that I mentioned Master first.

And how could I forget the Street Fighter movies? Sonny Chiba is awesome.

I really don't like these movies. Although the part in Enter the Dragon where Bruce Lee punches a guy while bawking like a chicken is hilarious.

oh, that's right