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4 Life-Saving Defensive Driving Tips

Did you know that there are over 6 million car accidents in the US each year? This equates to over 16,000 car accidents per day. While car accidents can happen to anyone, the good news is, you can minimize the chance of getting in an accident with the right defensive driving techniques. Check out this guide to discover the top life-saving defensive driving tips. 1. Keep Your Eyes On the Road … Continue reading

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5 Weird Porn Genres That Will Freak You in Just the Right Way

Do you know Rule #34 of the internet? It states that if it exists, there’s porn of it. In other words, whatever fetish you could possibly dream up, there’s already some of that exact content waiting for you out there on the information superhighway. If Rule #34 is true, then there must be some truly weird porn genres out there, right? Well, there really are. Maybe one of them could … Continue reading

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Burst City | Blu-ray (Arrow Video)

Burst City | Blu-ray (Arrow Video)

RELEASE DATE: September 11, 2020 On September 11, 2020, Arrow Video will be releasing the Blu-ray for Sogo Ishii’s 1982 cult Japanese film, Burst City, a Mad Max-style biker wars against yakuza gangsters and the police, and riotous performances from members of the real-life Japanese punk bands. Official details below: Burst City is an explosive Molotov cocktail of dystopian sci-fi, Mad Max-style biker wars against yakuza gangsters and the police, and … Continue reading

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‘Parasite’ star Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won and Bae Doona team up with Hirokazu Kore-eda for ‘Broker’

Parasite | Blu-ray & DVD (Universal)

Song Kang-ho (Parasite, Secret Reunion), Gang Dong-won (Peninsula, A Violent Prosecutor) and Bae Doona (Drug King, Tunnel) will be appearing together in CJ Entertainment’s Broker. The film will mark the Korean directing debut of Hirokazu Kore-eda (Like Father, Like Son), a Japanese filmmaker known for the acclaimed 2018 film, Shoplifters.  Broker is the story of individuals whose lives become intertwined around a mysterious ‘Baby Box’, which is a box designed to … Continue reading

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Hero, The | aka Rage of the Master (1972) Review

"The Hero" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: Wang Yu the Destroyer Director: Wong Hung Cheung Cast: Jimmy Wang Yu, Lee I Min, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Lung Fei, Shan Mao, Cheng Fu Hung, Sit Hon, Cho Kin, Cheung Bing Yuk, Hong Hoi Running Time: 80 min. By Ian Whittle Every once in a while, you will encounter a kung fu film where the English dubbing is so bad it dominates your views of the film. Fearless Hyena, … Continue reading

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‘SPL II’ helmer delivers unrelenting creepiness in ‘Limbo’

"Limbo" Chinese Teaser Poster

Master filmmaker Soi Cheang Pou Soi (SPL II, Accident, The Monkey King) proves his diversity with Limbo, an upcoming horror film that’s currently making its rounds at the first online edition of Hong Kong FilMart (Hong Kong International Film & TV Market). Limbo stars Gordon Lam (Trivisa, Z Storm), Mason Lee (The Legend of the Cat Demon), Cya Liu (Foolish Plans), and is produced by Soi Cheang affiliates Wilson Yip (Ip … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Blade of the Immortal | Blu-ray | Only $7.99 – Expires soon!

Blade of the Immortal | Blu-ray & DVD (Magnet Releasing)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Takashi Miike’s (13 Assassins, Terra Formars) live-action movie adaptation of Hiroaki Samura’s manga, Blade of the Immortal. This period samurai film (read our review) stars Takuya Kimura (2046), Hana Sugisaki (Mozu: The Movie), Sota Fukushi (Library Wars), Hayato Ichihara (Yakuza Apocalypse), Erika Toda (Goemon), Ebizo Ichikawa (Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai), Tsutomu Yamazaki (As the Gods Will) and Min Tanaka (The Eternal Zero). Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after … Continue reading

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Peninsula (2020) Review

“Peninsula” IMAX Poster

Director: Yeon Sang-Ho Cast: Gang Dong-Won, Lee Jung-Hyun, Lee Re, Kwon Hae-Hyo, Kim Min-Jae, Koo Gyo-Hwan, Kim Do-Yoon, Lee Ye-Won, Kim Kyu-Baek, Moon Woo-Jin Running Time: 116 min. By Paul Bramhall 4 years since the breakout zombie hit Train to Busan, director Yeon Sang-ho returns to make it a trilogy with 2020’s Peninsula. Korea’s seen plenty of zombie action in the years in-between, with the genre supplanted to ancient times with … Continue reading

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Danny Chan returns as ‘Bruce’ for ‘The Winds of Jingwu’

The fictional character of Chen Zhen – previously made famous by Bruce Lee in Fist of Fury (1972), Jet Li in Fist of Legend (1994) and Donnie Yen in both a 90’s Hong Kong TV show and in Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010), and recently by Li Hao in Chen Zhen Legend (2020) – is once again proving that Chinese are not “the sick men of Asia” … Continue reading

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Tenet (2020) Review

"Tenet" Korean Theatrical Poster

Director: Christopher Nolan Cast: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, Kenneth Branagh, Clémence Poésy, Andrew Howard, Himesh Patel, Martin Donovan, Anthony Molinari Running Time: 150 min. By Paul Bramhall Director and writer Christopher Nolan may be well known for his high concept blockbusters, but for me he’s also responsible for some of the most exciting action sequences Hollywood has produced in the last 15 years. … Continue reading

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What’s CBG and How Does it Differ from Other Cannabis Products?

The global cannabis industry is worth $340 billion. The cannabis plant is believed to have more than 100+ cannabinoids. These cannabinoids include CBD and THC which are the most popular. Cannabigerol (CBG) is an unpopular, yet important component of the cannabis plant. Researchers often refer to it as the stem cell or the mother of the cannabinoids. This is because it breaks down to form CBD, THC, CBC, and other … Continue reading

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Watch List (2019) Review

"Watch List" Theatrical Poster

Director: Ben Rekhi Cast: Alessandra de Rossi, Jake Macapagal, Arthur Acuna, Jess Mendoza, Angeli Bayani Running Time: 94 min.  By Paul Bramhall Before viewing Watch List it’s important to understand the very real backdrop that the production is set in. When Rodrigo Duterte was elected president of the Philippines in 2016 he launched the War on Drugs, encouraging both the police force and citizens alike to kill anyone they knew … Continue reading

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Bullied Asian Americans band together in the racially-charged Trailer for ‘Dynasty Boys’

"Dynasty Boys" Promotional Poster

Never discuss race, religion or politics… unless you’re Chris Soriano, indie filmmaker behind Dynasty Boys. At first glance, the promotional poster for the film looks like a Fast and Furious knock off, but its Teaser Trailer shows otherwise. It’s almost as if Soriano took a page out of Leroy Nguyen’s Black Scar Blues – a movie that showcased grittier, uglier side of Asian Americans – and added the elements of COVID-19 and racism. Soriano … Continue reading

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How to Choose a Life Insurance Company

When it comes to life insurance, the older you get, the more expensive a policy becomes. That is why experts recommend finding a life insurance company while you’re still young. There are a few things to consider before deciding on a life insurance policy. The options can seem overwhelming because there are so many companies to choose from. But fear not; we’ve got you covered. We are going to help you narrow down … Continue reading

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Tribal: Get Out Alive (2020) Review

"Tribal: Get Out Alive" Theatrical Poster

Director: Matt Routledge Writer: Johnny Walker Cast: Zara Phythian, Ross O’Hennessy, Rachel Warren, Thomas Dodd, Valerie Thomas, Grayson James Matthews, Charlene Aldridge, Kenan Ali Running Time: 86 min. By Martin Sandison As a kid growing up in the UK during the 90’s, I adored Jackie Chan movies. They were my first taste of the vast well that is golden age Hong Kong action cinema. And I certainly wasn’t alone. Thanks … Continue reading

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