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- Andrew Hernandez on Quentin Tarantino has dropped his 10th and final project: does this mean a ‘Kill Bill Vol. 3’ is back on the table?I don’t want to say “weaker.” I do wish the House of Blue Leaves sequence was…
- JJ Bona on Quentin Tarantino has dropped his 10th and final project: does this mean a ‘Kill Bill Vol. 3’ is back on the table?I'll have to check it out. The 2nd vol was always the weaker of the two.
- Andrew Hernandez on Quentin Tarantino has dropped his 10th and final project: does this mean a ‘Kill Bill Vol. 3’ is back on the table?I hoped that a single Blu Ray would be able to hold a four hour movie with no…
- Ska Martes on Quentin Tarantino has dropped his 10th and final project: does this mean a ‘Kill Bill Vol. 3’ is back on the table?There's more chance of seeing an official release of the whole bloody affair.…
- Ulric on The Lama Avenger | aka The Three Avengers (1979) ReviewYeah I feel they could've put some better ones
- Andrew Hernandez on Lionsgate teams up with Park Chan-wook for an English-language series remake of his 2003 masterpiece ‘Old Boy’Many years ago, I bought the Region 1 steel collector’s edition which came wi…
- Andrew Hernandez on Veteran HK director Billy Chung is back in action in the Trailer for ‘Operation Black-Ops’ starring Shawn Yue and Celina JadeIt’s funny how he was branded as being “The new Nic Tse” despite only being a…
- Paul Bramhall on Veteran HK director Billy Chung is back in action in the Trailer for ‘Operation Black-Ops’ starring Shawn Yue and Celina JadeI’ll probably check this out just for the presence of Shawn Yue, he’s been mi…
- Mike on The Lama Avenger | aka The Three Avengers (1979) ReviewOne of my favorite Bruce Li Flicks! Seriously wanted this in the Clones of Br…
- Andrew Hernandez on Have you ever been handcuffed? Ryoo Seung-wan’s sequel to his 2015 hit film ‘Veteran’ gets a New Poster (and a new title)You don’t owe an explanation, but it would be interesting to know what makes…
- Typo on Have you ever been handcuffed? Ryoo Seung-wan’s sequel to his 2015 hit film ‘Veteran’ gets a New Poster (and a new title)Loved the first one, far superior to "The roundup" 2, 3 and probably 4.
- Danish on Watch Tak Sakaguchi and Hideo Sakaki return for what’s essentially a sequel to Ryuhei Kitamura’s ‘Versus’Kitamura denounced this movie and said he'll never work with those that worke…
- Andrew Hernandez on It’s ON! Hong Kong stars Andy On and Waise Lee collide in ‘Blind War’ arriving on Blu-ray in June from Well Go USASpeaking of movies that everyone but me enjoys! Maybe this is what it feels l…
- Phil Chan on Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon, The (2023) ReviewIt's been rumored since 2019 that China threatened to blacklist most of its b…
- Andrew Hernandez on Have you ever been handcuffed? Ryoo Seung-wan’s sequel to his 2015 hit film ‘Veteran’ gets a New Poster (and a new title)I wonder if Ryoo Seung-Wan has something different in mind with the sequel. I…
- Paul Bramhall on Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon, The (2023) ReviewHa ha, good point! Although considering it's now been 10 years since Chinese…
- Paul Bramhall on Have you ever been handcuffed? Ryoo Seung-wan’s sequel to his 2015 hit film ‘Veteran’ gets a New Poster (and a new title)It seems like audience tastes are also aligned with your thinking Andrew, sin…
- Andrew Hernandez on Have you ever been handcuffed? Ryoo Seung-wan’s sequel to his 2015 hit film ‘Veteran’ gets a New Poster (and a new title)I feel like I’m not one of the cool kids since Veteran didn’t light a fire un…
- Andrew Hernandez on Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon, The (2023) ReviewOh, I figured it wouldn’t be the content of the movie. Considering that Taiwa…
- Paul Bramhall on Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon, The (2023) ReviewIt's difficult to find exact details of what/if anything was removed, but the…
- Paul Bramhall on Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon, The (2023) ReviewGood question, I'm not sure. I don't think there's anything in 'The Pig, the…
- Eric Heng on The search for the extremely rare ‘The Big Boss Part II’ starring Lo Lieh, Bruce Le and Chan Wai Man is finally over!did you not read the article... it's literally about it getting a blu ray rel…
- Eric Heng on The search for the extremely rare ‘The Big Boss Part II’ starring Lo Lieh, Bruce Le and Chan Wai Man is finally over!as the article clearly states it will be available when the blu ray comes out
- Shavoris R Jordan on Mandingo (1975) ReviewThe Movie Mandingo is Good have some Boxing in the Movie one my Favorite spor…
- Shavoris R Jordan on Mandingo (1975) ReviewShavoris R Jordan Describe as Ghetto Hood Heterosexual Mulatto African Americ…
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Hirokazu Kore-eda’s mesmerizing masterpiece ‘Monster’ roaring onto Blu-ray next week from Well Go USA
On April 9, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for the 2023 thriller, Monster. The film comes from Hirokazu Kore-eda, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Broker and The Third Murder. The film stars Ando Sakura (Shoplifters), Nagayama Eita (Water Boys), Kurokawa Soya, Hiiragi Hinata (Piece of Cake) and Tanaka Yuko (The Rape). When her young son Minato starts to behave strangely, his mother feels that there is something wrong. … Continue reading
Dance of Death | aka Eternal Conflict (1980) Review
AKA: Eternal Conflict Director: Chan Chi Hwa Cast: Angela Mao, Wang Tai-Lang, Hsu Pu-Liao, Dean Shek Tien, Chia Kai, Paul Chun Pui, Ko Pao, Sun Jung-Chi, Lee Man Tai, Chan Chi Hwa, Chiu Ting Running Time: 90 min. By Paul Bramhall There are certain stars of the old-school kung-fu genre who faded from the spotlight before the fight choreography evolved into the more complex and dynamic style that began to … Continue reading
The Procurator | Blu-ray (Bayview)
RELEASE DATE: April 16, 202 On April 16, 2024, China Lion/Bayview is releasing the Blu-ray for The Procurator, the latest thriller from director, Alan Mak (Integrity), one of the creative forces behind Infernal Affairs, Overheard and Extraordinary Mission. The film stars Johnny Huang (Lost in Russia, Operation Red Sea), Baihe Bai (A City Called Macau, Monster Hunt 2), Qianyuan Wang (Saving Mr. Wu, Caught in Time), Shaofeng Feng (Code of the … Continue reading
Wanna sea some action? South Korean historical thriller ‘Noryang: Deadly Sea’ hits Blu-ray in May from Well Go USA
On May 14, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Noryang: Deadly Sea, a 2023 South Korean historical actioner from director Kim Han-Min (The Admiral: Roaring Currents). Filmmaker Kim Han-Min (War of the Arrows) is back at the wheel with Noryang: Deadly Sea, the third part of the saga that started with 2014’s The Admiral: Roaring Currents and 2022’s Hansan: Rising Dragon. The seven-year Imjin War nears an … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Furie | Blu-ray | Only $11 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Furie (read our review), a revenge thriller from directer Le Van Kiet (The Rich Woman), starring Veronica Ngo Thanh Van (House in the Alley). Furie stars Ngo as a gangster who is lying low in the countryside after becoming a mother, but can’t escape her violent past when her daughter is kidnapped in front of her eyes (via SD). To Western audiences, the multi-talented star is … Continue reading
The unhinged martial arts sci-fi actioner ‘Boy Kills World’ starring ‘Crow’ actor Bill Skarsgård gets a New Trailer
A modern day take on Crippled Avengers? Not quite, but a good way to introduce Moritz Mohr’s Boy Kills Wold, an upcoming martial arts actioner starring Bill Skarsgård (John Wick: Chapter 4), Andrew Koji (Warrior), Sharlto Copley (Hardcore Henry) and Yayan Ruhian (The Raid, The Raid 2). Produced by Sam Raimi (The Evil Dead), Boy Kills Wold features action choreography by Dawid Szatarski, who is perhaps best known for his work … Continue reading
Yugo Sakamoto’s violent action comedy ‘Baby Assassins 2’ now on Blu-ray and Digital from Well Go USA
Now available from Well Go USA is Baby Assassins 2 (read our review) on Digital and Blu-ray. The film is the sequel to 2021 hit Japanese action-comedy, Baby Assassins. After the agency suspends its top assassins, aspiring hitmen decide to eliminate them—leading to a lightning-fast showdown between trained killers. Yugo Sakamoto (Baby Assassins) returns to the director’s chair for the action-packed sequel and brings back Akari Takaishi and Saori Izawa … Continue reading
‘No Retreat, No Surrender’ to return to screens as a Limited Series!
While fans have been lamenting the upcoming 6th and final season of Cobra Kai, good news is on the way with the recent announcement from 365 Flix that another 80’s trilogy is going to receive the limited series treatment in the form of No Retreat, No Surrender. The 1986 original marked Seasonal Films venture into the English language market, and introduced the talents of director and choreographer Corey Yuen to … Continue reading
The eye of the tiger! Tiger Chen joins Philip Ng and Andy On for the martial arts actioner ‘Without Remorse’
Writer/director Philip Lui Koon-Nam, who co-directed 2019’s Undercover Punch ad Gun with Frankie Tam, is re-teaming with Philip Ng (Birth of the Dragon, Zombie Fight Club) and Andy On (Abduction, Blind War) for the upcoming actioner, Without Remorse (no relation to the 2021 Michael B. Jordan film of the same name). The upcoming film also stars Tiger Chen (Triple Threat, John Wick 3), Chris Collins (Ip Man 4: The Finale), Sammy … Continue reading
Hong Kong star Daniel Wu to join Ke Huy Quan’s actioner ‘With Love’ from ‘John Wick’ producer David Leitch
Ke Huy Quan – best known for his child roles in 1984’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, 1985’s The Goonies and perhaps less so for wiping the floor with Bolo in 1991’s Breathing Fire – is making a hard-hitting comeback with an upcoming actioner titled With Love. A Hollywood action lead for Quan should come as no surprise, given his critically acclaimed comeback role for 2022’s Everything Everywhere All … Continue reading
Circle-solar: Revolutionizing Renewable Energy for a Greener Tomorrow
In an age where the shift towards renewable energy is not just beneficial but imperative for our planet’s health, Circle-solar stands out as a beacon of innovation and sustainability. With a vision deeply rooted in the belief that renewable energy can transform our world, Circle-solar has dedicated itself to advancing solar technology and making it accessible to a global audience. This comprehensive exploration delves into how Circle-solar is leading the … Continue reading
Sympathizer for Mr. Vengeance? New Trailer for Park Chan-wook’s ‘The Sympathizer’ starring Hoa Xuande, Robert Downey Jr. and Sandra Oh
Visionary director Park Chan-wook (Thirst, Old Boy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance) is back with HBO/A24’s The Sympathizer, an upcoming series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The upcoming espionage thriller stars Hoa Xuande (Cowboy Bebop), Fred Nguyen Khan (Hotel Limbo), Toan Le (Bullets, Blood & a Fistful of Cash), Ky Duyen (The Rich Woman), Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy) and Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man, The Avengers), who also executive … Continue reading
Tak Sakaguchi, Triads, Drifting, and Hong Kong SDU! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of April!
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Release line up for the month of April, which includes a New title added to Hi-YAH! every Friday. If you want to give Hi-YAH! a go, visitors of this site can use the promo code “CITYONFIRE” for a FREE 30 Day trial! Read on for the full list of New and Exclusive
Bruceploitation, move over! Billy Blanks and Jalal Merhi return in ‘The Circuit 4’ also starring David ‘Bolo Jr’ Yeung
Cult filmmaker/martial arts star Jalal Merhi (Expect No Mercy) brings us back to the straight-to-video/DVD era with Film One Media’s The Circuit 4: Faith Fighter, a by-name/thematic sequel to his The Circuit film series (2002-2006) that starred Olivier Gruner (Angel Town), and highlighted other MA genre stars such as Loren Avedon (Manhattan Chase), James Lew (Ninja Turf) and Lorenzo Lamas (Final Impact). For this film, Merhi stays behind the camera … Continue reading
Wellson Chin’s all-star 1989 Hong Kong actioner ‘Inspector Wears Skirts 2’ now on Blu-ray from 88 Films
Now available is 88 Films’ Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Inspector Wears Skirts 2, a 1989 Hong Kong film directed by Wellson Chin Sing Wai (Naughty Boys). The Inspector Wears Skirts 2 stars Sibelle Hu (Tai Chi Boxer), Kara Hui (Angel Terminators), Sandra Ng (Thunder Cops 2), Regina Kent (Legacy of Rage), Joanna Chan (The Last Duel), Angile Leung (Police Story 2), May Lo (The Last Blood) and Amy Yip … Continue reading
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