Yearly Archives: 2011

49 Days DVD Set (Ya Entertainment)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: October 18, 2011 Korean TV drama series 49 Days follows a young woman’s (Nam Gyu-Ri) amazing journey between life and death with some help from a motorcycle-riding Grim Reaper (Jung Il-Woo). Check out the trailer. Come on guys, you know you want it! PERFECT … The most satisfying ending I’ve seen in a long time. – Dramabeans

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Blu-Ray and DVD Releases for 9/27/11

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Z Ravas

Each week, City on Fire does our best to spotlight the Asian and genre-related blu-ray and DVD releases that we suspect our readers might be interested in. Here’s the handy list of releases for 9/27/11: ASIAN CINEMA The Stool Pigeon (blu-ray/DVD) – Dante Lam’s 2010 crime thriller arrives on blu-ray and DVD courtesy of Well Go USA. The film stars Nicolas Tse and Nick Cheung. Read CoF’s review here Riki-Oh: … Continue reading →

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Negative Happy Chainsaw Edge (2008) Review

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Z Ravas

Director: Takuji Kitamura Writer: Tatsuhiko Takimoto, Hirotoshi Kobayashi Cast: Megumi Seki, Hayato Ichihara, Yosuke Asari, Itsuji Itao, Haruma Miura, Maho Nonami, Hiromi Shinjo, Aya Kiguchi Running Time: 109 min. By HKFanatic Don’t let the title fool you: “Negative Happy Chainsaw Edge” is not a film that would fit in with the Sushi Typhoon catalog. There’s no blood, no gore, no strangely appendaged women. The second coming of “Machine Gun Girl” … Continue reading →

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Reservoir Dogs (1992) Review

Posted on September 27, 2011 by ningen31

Director: Quentin Tarantino Writer: Quentin Tarantino Producer: Lawrence Bender Cast: Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, Lawrence Tierney, Michael Madsen, Quentin Tarantino, Randy Brooks, Kirk Baltz, Lawrence Bender, Steven Wright Running Time: 99 min. By Ningen While it’s not a legal or officially acknowledged remake of City on Fire, Reservoir Dogs has (unfairly) achieved so much attention, that it’d be impossible to ignore reviewing it. A number of … Continue reading →

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Police Woman | aka Young Tiger (1973) Review

Posted on September 26, 2011 by JJ Bona

AKA: Rumble in Hong Kong Director: Zhu Mu Cast: Yuen Qiu, Charlie Ching, Jackie Chan, Chiang Nan, Hu Chin, Betty Pei Dee, John Cheung Ng Long, Feng Yi, Lee Man Tai, Helena Law Lan Running Time: 90 min By Alvin George I bought this movie for three bucks from Circuit City, hoping it would be better than the other ’70s Jackie Chan movies I’ve seen due to its modern (1970s) … Continue reading →

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The Coast Guard Blu-ray & DVD (Palisades Tartan)

Posted on September 25, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: January 17, 2012 First time on Blu-ray! From acclaimed director Kim Ki-Duk (The Isle), The Coast Guard won the Fipresci Prize for its strong and innovative depiction of the illusion of power which destroys humanity on both sides of the fence. Starring Jang Dong-kun (Warrior’s Way) and Park Ji-ah (3-Iron). Check out the trailer.

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Stool Pigeon, The | aka Informer (2010) Review

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Z Ravas

Director: Dante Lam Chiu Yin Writer: Jack Ng Wai Lun Cast: Nick Cheung, Nicholas Tse, Chin Kar Lok, Miao Pu, Liu Kai Chi, Lu Yi, Sherman Chung Shu Man, Gwei Lun-Mei, Deep Ng Ho Hong, Derek Kwok Jing Hung Running Time: 113 min. By HKFanatic For the creative team behind “The Stool Pigeon,” making this film must have been a no-brainer. Director Dante Lam previously collaborated with actors Nick Cheung … Continue reading →

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Collin Chou and Andy On have the makings of a ‘Five Star General’

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Z Ravas

Currently filming in Thailand is “Wu Xing Shang Jiang,” loosely translated into English as “Five Star General.” This film is a co-production between Thailand and China, and features several big names from Hong Kong. What little is known about the plot involves some female mercenaries active in the jungle, with the producers drawing influence from movies like “Tomb Raider” and “Avatar.” Not surprisingly, the film will be released in 3D … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s Double Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)

Posted on September 22, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: November 22, 2011 Lee Tamahori (Die Another Day) directs a chilling tale through the eyes of the man who was forced to become the double of Hussein’s sadistic son. Starring Dominic Cooper, Ludivine Sagnier, Raad Rawi and Philip Quast. “Part Scarface, part Goodfellas. A cinematic tour de force.” – Shawn Edwards, Fox-TV Check out the trailer.

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Thundering Mantis | aka Mantis Fist Fighter (1980) Review

Posted on September 22, 2011 by JJ Bona

AKA: Mantis Fist Fighter Director: Yip Wing Cho Cast: Leung Kar Yan, Eddie Ko Hung, Wong Yat Lung, Chin Yuet Sang, Lee Kwan, Fang Mien, Ma Chin Ku, Suen Lam, Shih Ting Ken, Au Lap Bo Running Time: 90 min. By Joseph Kuby Cannibalistic Cult Classic! Thundering Mantis (a.k.a. ‘The Mantis Fist Fighter’ or ‘Crazy Mantis’) is a film that has garnered quite a notorious reputation over the years for … Continue reading →

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Last Blood, The | aka Hard Boiled II (1991) Review

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Z Ravas
"The Last Blood" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: 12 Hours of Terror Director: Wong Jing Cast: Alan Tam, Andy Lau, Eric Tsang, Leung Kar Yan, May Lo, Jackson Lau, Nat Chan Pak Cheung Running Time: 89 min. By HKFanatic When I told Mighty Peking Man I’d watched this film, he recalled how back in the early 90’s “The Last Blood” was frequently marketed as “Hard Boiled II” by shady video distributors. Considering that “The Last Blood” was … Continue reading →

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Deep Gold Blu-ray & DVD (Bigfoot Entertainment)

Posted on September 21, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: October 8, 2011 Filipino pride! Michael Gleissner’s Deep Gold, which was released theatrically in 3D, is a 2011 action flick that was shot entirely in and around the exotic islands of Cebu and Palawan in the Philippines. Supposedly, the movie was praised for its originality and breathtaking action sequences. Starring Bebe Pham, Jaymee Ong (Gen-X Cops), Laury Prudent and Kersten Hui. Check out the trailer.

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One-Armed Swordsmen DVD (First Look Pictures)

Posted on September 21, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: December 13, 2011 Not to be confused with One-Armed Swordsman, 1976’s One-Armed Swordsmen – which has been OOP on DVD for a long time – is an unofficial part of the series; however, it does star Jimmy Wang Yu and David Chiang, the two leads of the official Shaw Brothers One-Armed Swordsman classics. Think of this oddity in the same vein as Never Say Never Again (unofficial Bond … Continue reading →

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Enter the Ninja DVD (MGM)

Posted on September 21, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: October 18, 2011 Directed by Menahem Golan (Delta Force), 1981’s Enter the Ninja was one of the first U.S. films to explore the “ninja assassin.” Starring Franco Nero (Django), Susan George (Straw Dogs) and Sho Kosugi (Revenge of the Ninja). Enter the Ninja was followed by two unrelated sequels, Revenge of the Ninja and Ninja III: The Domination. Check out the trailer.

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Man from Hong Kong, The | aka The Dragon Flies (1975) Review

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Jeff Bona
"The Man from Hong Kong" International Theatrical Poster

Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith Cast: Jimmy Wang Yu, George Lazenby, Rosalind Speirs, Frank Thring, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Roger Ward, Sammo Hung, Rebecca Gilling, Grant Page, Bill Hunter, Lam Ching Ying, Yuen Biao, Corey Yuen, To Wai Wo Running Time: 111 min. By Jeff Bona When a Chinese drug courier named Win Chan (Sammo Hung) is arrested in Australia, local police officials enlist the help of Hong Kong Special Agent Fang Sing Leng … Continue reading →

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