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Pap on Always bet on WHITE! Martial arts star Michael Jai White joins Taimak in the upcoming martial arts thriller ‘Paper Made’Damn, Taimak? I can't wait to check it out!
Ningen on The Killer | 4K Ultra HD (Shout)Theatrical trailer. https://youtu.be/UBjnv3C-g5o?si=apNtaGvAcQfSJHhr
Andrew Hernandez on Once Upon a Time in Mexicali! Watch the New Trailer for Bren Foster’s martial arts actioner ‘Mexicali’Oh yeah. There’s certainly those vibes along with the feeling of Peckinpah, H…
Typo on Robocop-sploitation! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for David Chung’s 1988 sci-fi actioner ‘I Love Maria’Few people like that one. They're wrong.
Typo on Marty Supreme doesn’t stand a chance! Fumihiko Sori’s 2002 cult favorite ‘Ping Pong’ hits Blu-ray in June from 88 FilmsUgly new artwork, by the way...
Typo on Marty Supreme doesn’t stand a chance! Fumihiko Sori’s 2002 cult favorite ‘Ping Pong’ hits Blu-ray in June from 88 FilmsExcellent movie, perfect casting. Buy it! And buy also Masaaki Yuasa'y fabulo…
Azan Jii on Donnie Yen, nuns, priests, exhumed bodies and real kung fu! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of MarchThis is this so beautiful movies
Tory on Once Upon a Time in Mexicali! Watch the New Trailer for Bren Foster’s martial arts actioner ‘Mexicali’Yeah, this is gonna be one of the better DTV movies of the year. Definitely l…
Houston on Always bet on WHITE! Martial arts star Michael Jai White joins Taimak in the upcoming martial arts thriller ‘Paper Made’My dreams have come true to see Michael Jai and Taimak act together in a film…
Scott Robinson on Martial arts screen icon Cynthia Rothrock and Tatiana Neva go nuclear in the New Trailer for ‘Prey of Wrath’No. no. no. chrichtonsworld is right. It's rubbish.
Wackie Chan on Martial arts screen icon Cynthia Rothrock and Tatiana Neva go nuclear in the New Trailer for ‘Prey of Wrath’A lot of hard work goes into these films, even when the resources just aren’t…
Yggdrasil on Picture of a Nymph | Blu-ray (88 Films)It's my first time watching this and sure, it's a Chinese Ghost Story rip off…
Ningen on The Swordsman Trilogy | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)Official clip. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVcgXHEDcRG/?utm_source=ig_web_…
chrichtonsworld on Martial arts screen icon Cynthia Rothrock and Tatiana Neva go nuclear in the New Trailer for ‘Prey of Wrath’I really like Cynthia. But this looks like rubbish.
Ningen on Jim Kelly: “Man, you come right out of a comic book!”Free upload of Black Belt Jones. https://youtu.be/v7vWWFuSEWY?si=gkcA9Y6TalAG…
Andrew Hernandez on Reck It, Scott! Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and Mark Strange make a mess in the New Trailer for ‘Reckless’I hope the US release date isn’t too far off. I’ve read that it’s only availa…
ROBSON on Striking Rescue (2024) ReviewI like
Wackie Chan on Donnie Yen, nuns, priests, exhumed bodies and real kung fu! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of MarchDonnie is set to return as Caine in a spin-off from John Wick: Chapter 4. Thi…
Bill Ferguson on Donnie Yen, nuns, priests, exhumed bodies and real kung fu! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of MarchAre there going to be any new projects for Donnie Yen in the future?
S on Men Behind the Sun (1988) ReviewI don't think the cat scene was faked. It's his "and it was given a few fish…
Wackie Chan on Striking Rescue (2024) ReviewMan, that’s heartbreaking to hear. I really hope the reports aren’t as bad as…
Wackie Chan on Gambling Ghost, The (1991) ReviewReally enjoyed reading this. The Gambling Ghost is such a weird left turn for…
Shaun Thomas on Cyborg | aka Slinger (1989) ReviewThe hero and villain are both named after guitars.
Andrew Hernandez on Trivia of the Guardians: An Interview with Yuen Woo-Ping on Blades of the GuardiansThank you for the kind words. I’m thankful that there’s such a wide library t…
Typo on Remember kids… Don’t Play with Fire! 🔥 Tsui Hark’s cult Hong Kong thriller arrives on Blu-ray later this year!Ugly cover. What's wrong with the second guy from the left (bottom)?
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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Loving You (1995) Review
AKA: Cop Story Director: Johnnie To Cast: Lau Ching Wan, Lee Chung Ling, Carman Lee Yeuk Tung, Tok Chung Wa, Yuen Bun, Wong Wa Wo, Ruby Wong Cheuk Ling, Wong Jan Fai, Chiu Chi Shing, Alan Mak Siu Fai, So Wai Naam, Lam Suet Running TIme: 83 min. By Mighty Peking Man Directed by Johnny To and starring Lau Ching Wan and Carmen Lee… Okay, STOP: Knowing these three things, … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Alan Mak Siu Fai, Carman Lee, Chiu Chi Shing, Johnnie To, Lam Suet, Lau Ching-Wan (Sean Lau), Ruby Wong, So Wai Naam, Tok Chung Wa, Wong Wa Wo, Yuen Bun
Enter the Game of Death | aka The King of Kung Fu (1978/1981) Review
Director: Joseph Kong Co-director: Lee Tso Nam Cast: Bruce Le (aka Huang Kin Long, Wong Kin Lung), Bolo Yeung, Li Hai Sheng, Lee Hoi San, James Nam, Chu Chi Ling, Kim Wang Kuk, Samuel Walls Running Time: 90 min. By Joseph Kuby Guilty Exploitation Pleasure! Enter The Game of Death (a.k.a. King of Kung Fu) is really a bad film though one that’s highly enjoyable for Bruce Lee/martial arts/action/Hong Kong … Continue reading
Dragon Missile, The (1976) Review
AKA: The Guillotine Director: Ho Meng Hua Producer: Runme Shaw Cast: Lo Lieh, Nancy Yen, Lau Wing, Ku Feng, Kong Yeung, Lau Wai-Yue, Lee Sau-Kei, Ouyang Shafei, Norman Chu, Yeung Chi-Hing, Fan Mei-Sheng, Chan Mei-Hua, Kok Lee-Yan, Lai Man, Wang Han-Chen, Ko Hung Running Time: 82 min. By Mighty Peking Man It’s been over a year since I’ve watched The Dragon Missile, so instead of writing a review based on … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Ho Meng Hua, Ku Feng, Lau Wai Yue, Lo Lieh, Nancy Yen Nan Hsi, Norman Chu, Tony Liu (Anthony Lau Wing)
Killer Darts (1968) Review
Director: Hoh Mung Wa Cast: Chin Ping, Yueh Hua, Sam Yi, Fong Min, Guk Fung, Tong Dik, Paang Paang, Ma Ying, Cheung Pooi Saan, Ngai Ping Ngo, Han Ying Chieh, Siu Gam, Kok Lee Yan, Woo Tung, Cheung Yuk Kam Running Time: 83 min. By Mighty Peking Man They brutally killed his wife, wiped out dozens of his innocent people, and burnt his entire village down to a charbroiled crisp. … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Chin Ping, Ho Meng Hua, Ku Feng, Paul Wei Ping Ao, Yueh Hua
Odd One Dies, The (1997) Review
Director: Patrick Yau Writer: Wai Ka-Fai Producer: Johnnie To Kei-Fung, Wai Ka-Fai Cast: Kaneshiro Takeshi, Carman Lee Yeuk Tung, Ken Choi Fung Wah, Lam Suet, Chiu Chi Shing, Kong Foo Keung, Wong Gwan Hong Running Time: 89 min. By Joe909 Like “Too Many Ways To Be No. 1,” The Odd One Dies was written by that mad genius Wai Kai-Fai. However, whereas “Too Many Ways” is known for its breakneck … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Carman Lee, Chiu Chi Shing, Johnnie To, Lam Suet, Patrick Yau, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Wai Ka-Fai
Wheels on Meals | aka Spartan X (1984) Review
AKA: Million Dollar Heiress Director: Sammo Hung Cast: Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Sammo Hung, Lola Forner, Benny Urquidez, Keith Vitali, Herb Edelman, Susanna Sentis, Wu Ma, Paul Chang, Blacky Ko, Richard Ng, John Sham, Herb Edelman, Stanley Fung Sui-Fan, Miguel Aniles Running Time: 104 min. By Dan-O First off, I’ve gotta say this: Benny Urkidez is a first class, gold star, collector’s edition ass kicker. He’s the guy who shows Hollywood weekend … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Benny "The Jet" Urquidez, Blacky Ko Sau Leung, Jackie Chan, John Sham, Keith Vitali, Lola Forner, Paul Chang Chung, Richard Ng, Sammo Hung, Wu Ma
Chinese Stuntman, The | aka Counter Strike (1981) Review
Director: Bruce Li Cast: Bruce Li (Ho Chung Tao), Sze Ma Lung, John Ladalski, Paul Wei Ping Ao, Peng Kang, Chiu Ting, Melvin Cheung Wan Man, Kong Yeung, Dan Inosanto, Liu Hok Ming, Samuel Suen Sau-San, Yeung Wah, Chung Yu-Lee Running Time: 90 min. By Joseph Kuby Groundbreaking New Wave Classic! The Chinese Stuntman is a lot more than being some typical Bruceploitation flick. It’s actually one of the most important films … Continue reading
Posted in Bruceploitation, Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Bruce Li (Ho Chung Tao), Chen Chin Hai, Dan Inosanto, John Ladalski, Kong Do, Paul Wei Ping Ao
Dragon Lives, The | aka He’s a Legend, He’s a Hero (1978) Review
Director: Singloy Wang Cast: Bruce Li (aka Ho Chung Tao, James Ho), Caryn White, Betty Chen, Ernest “Curt” Curtis, Joe Nerbonne, Fred Cargle, Li Won Chung, Elton Hugee, Jim Burnett Running Time: 88 min. By Joseph Kuby There’s so much inaccuracies that it’s hard to tell if the filmmakers were being for real, trying to get a rise out of the audience or sharing an in-joke with the people who … Continue reading
Dynamo (1978) Review
Director: Yi Hwa Hsi Co-director: I-Jung Hua Cast: Bruce Li (aka Ho Chung Tao, James Ho), James Griffiths, Mary Ha, Feng Ku, Hoi San Lee, Steve Sanders, Joseph Soto, George Yirikian, Yuen Shun Yee Running Time: 90 min. By Joe909 For the first half of the film, Dynamo is one of the best Bruce Li movies out there, certainly as good as his best flick of all, “Chinese Stuntman.” It has … Continue reading
Posted in Bruceploitation, Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Bruce Li (Ho Chung Tao), Kong Do, Lee Hoi-Sang, Yuen Shun Yee






















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