Yearly Archives: 2011

Vengeance of Snow | aka Vengeance of a Snowgirl (1971) Review

Posted on February 12, 2011 by JJ Bona

AKA: A Daughter’s Vengeance Director: Lo Wei Cast: Li Ching, Yueh Hua, Guk Fung (Ku Feng), Tin Fung, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Paul Chang, Wong Chung-Shun, Lee Kwan, Nau Nau, Lo Wei, Hsu Yu, Kok Lee-Yan, Tsang Choh-Lam, Yee Kwan, Nam Wai-Lit, Gam Gwan, Sammo Hung, Chow Siu-Loi Running Time: 118 min. By Mighty Peking Man A crippled female assassin (Li Ching) is on a mission of revenge against those who … Continue reading →

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Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers | Tagged Ku Feng, Li Ching (Baby Queen), Lo Wei, Wang Chung, Yueh Hua |

5 Pattern Dragon Claws | aka Thundering Fist (1983) Review

Posted on February 12, 2011 by JJ Bona

AKA: 5 Pattern Dragon Claws Director: Godfrey Ho, Kim Si-Hyeon Producer: Thomas Tang Cast: Hwang Jang Lee (Wong Cheng Li), Dragon Lee (aka Mun Kyong-sok, Keo Ryong, Guh Ryong), Philip Chan, Kitty Chui, Chris Yung, David Ding, Terry Wong, John Lung, Ronald So, James Lau, Wilson Lee, Sean Shin, Bruce Chan, Jacky Kim Running Time: 86 min. By Joseph Kuby Average Kung Fu movie with few good moments! This is … Continue reading →

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Posted in Bruceploitation, Chinese, Reviews | Tagged Dragon Lee (Mun Kyong-sok), Godfrey Ho, Hwang Jang Lee, Kim Si Hyeon |

Exit the Dragon, Enter the Tiger (1976) Review

Posted on February 11, 2011 by JJ Bona

"Exit the Dragon, Enter the Tiger" US Theatrical Poster

Director: Lee Tso Nam Writer: Chang Shun Yee Cast: Bruce Li (aka Ho Chung Tao, James Ho), Lung Fei, Ma Chi Chiang, San Moo, An Ping, Kou Shao Po, Ban Kwok Leung, Chin Lu, Chang Sing Yei Running Time: 84 min. By Joseph Kuby Hollywood Class Bruceploitation Actioner! Exit The Dragon, Enter The Tiger is a unique film in the realm of Hong Kong cinema (especially in the 70s) in … Continue reading →

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Posted in Bruceploitation, Chinese, Reviews | Tagged Bruce Li (Ho Chung Tao), Kam Kong, Lee Tso Nam, Lung Fei |

Shaolin Prince | aka Death Mask of the Ninja (1983) Review

Posted on February 9, 2011 by JJ Bona

AKA: Iron Fingers of Death Director: Tong Gaai Producer: Mona Fong Yat Wah Cast: Ti Lung, Derek Yee, Jason Pai Piao, Alan Chan, Ku Feng, Ma Chao, Lam Fai Wong, Kong Do, Yuen Bun, Lee Hoi San, Chan Shen, Cheung Chok Chow, Cheung Gwok Wa, Chui Fat, Goo Goon Chung, Kwan Feng, Lee Fat Yuen, Lee Hang, Ma Hon Yuen, Ngaai Fei, Shum Lo Running Time: 89 min. By Joe909 … Continue reading →

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Posted in Chinese, Reviews, Shaw Brothers | Tagged Derek Yee Tung Sing, Elvis Tsui, Jason Pai Piao, Kong Do, Ku Feng, Ngaai Fei, Ti Lung, To Wai Wo, Tong Gaai, Wong Jing, Yuen Bun, Yuen Wah |

Born to Raise Hell DVD/Blu-ray (Paramount)

Posted on February 9, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: April 19, 2011 Paramount Home Entertainment has announced the DVD/Blu-ray release of Born to Raise Hell. This action movie stars Steven Seagal (and yes, it’s direct-to-video) as an cop bent on avenging the death of one of his men, killed while investigating drug trafficking in Eastern Europe. The film is directed by Lauro Chartrand (TV’s Southern Justice, also with Seagal), who also has experience working and fighting with … Continue reading →

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Muay Thai Giant DVD (Magnolia)

Posted on February 9, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: April 26, 2011 Magnolia Entertainment will be releasing the martial arts action film “Muay Thai Giant” on DVD and Blu-ray on 4/26/11. It stars Dan Chupong (Born to Fight), Nathan Jones (Tom-Yum-Goong), Kessarin Ektawatkul (Dangerous Flowers).

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Once Upon a Time in High School | aka The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do (2004) Review

Posted on February 9, 2011 by JJ Bona

"Once Upon a Time in High School" Korean Theatrical Poster

Director: Yu Ha Cast: Kwon Sang-Woo, Han Ga-In, Lee Jeong-Jin, Kim In-Gweon, Lee Jong-Hyeok, Kim Bu-Seon Running Time: 116 min. By Equinox21 Never have I seen a movie that struck so close to home. Maybe it’s the fact that I’m pining for a girl who is interested in someone else at the moment, in much the same way the main character of OUATIHS is, but I felt the frustration of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Bruceploitation, Korean, Reviews | Tagged Yu Ha (aka Yoo Ha) |

Tekken UK DVD (Optimum)

Posted on February 8, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: April 4, 2011 Namco’s Tekken videogame comes to life from director Dwight H. Little (“Rapid Fire”) in this sci-fi action film for Crystal Sky Entertainment. The story surrounds a hero’s quest for freedom as he battles through a space-age martial arts tournament. THE MARINE’s Alan B. McElroy provides the script.

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Web of Death DVD/Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Posted on February 8, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: February 2, 2011 It’s back to the Shaolin Monastery for one of the most unusual action-packed tales to invade its hallowed halls. Lo Lieh is the ringleader of the Snake Sect, intent on reviving a deadly faction known as the Five Poison Web . In order to do so, he has an affair with the sexy ringleader of the Scorpion Sect, Angela Yu Chien. However, there is also … Continue reading →

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Iron Bodyguard DVD (Tokyo Shock)

Posted on February 8, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: March 29, 2011 The collaboration of director Chang Cheh and action star Chen Kuan Tai proved to be one of the most enduring of kung fu’s golden age, and nowhere were the two more inventive than when journeying back to the era when the Ching Dynasty fell and the Chinese Republic was born. Following their landmark successes “Boxer From Shantung” and “Man Of Iron” came this powerful, exciting … Continue reading →

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Vanquisher DVD/Blu-ray (Magnolia)

Posted on February 8, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: March 22, 2011 Title: The Vanquisher (Suay Samurai) Director: Manop Udomdej Starring: Sopita Sribanchuen, Kessarin Ektawatkul, Pete Thongchua After completing a covert mission in southern Thailand, CIA agent Gunja finds herself forced to fight off operatives who’ve been ordered to take her out at all costs. She survives and after two years of laying low, re-emerges in Bangkok to face her old foes and foil a plot to … Continue reading →

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Ninja Destroyer (1986) Review

Posted on February 7, 2011 by JJ Bona

Director: Godfrey Ho Producer: Joseph Lai Cast: Stuart Smith, Bruce Barron, Richard Berman, Timothy Nugent, Sorapong Chatri, Na Yen Na, Pedros Ernyes, Rick Jenkins, Roger Seller, Richard Chit, Peter Ramwa, Surian Suryoog, Luck Apichart Running Time: 80 min. By Joe909 Question: When is a Hong Kong action film not really a Hong Kong action film? Answer: When a pair of gwailo actors shoot an unrelated ninja movie and inject it … Continue reading →

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Posted in All, Asian Related, Chinese, News, Ninja, Reviews | Tagged Bruce Barron, Godfrey Ho, Stuart Smith |

Battle Royale UK 3-Disc Blu-ray (Arrow Video)

Posted on February 7, 2011 by JJ Bona

RELEASE DATE: February 28, 2011 Battle Royale is back. It s time to return to the island and kill your friends, because the cult Japanese movie that defines twisted action and sickening violence is ready to shock you all over again. Directed by the master of 70s Yakuza thrillers Kinji Fukasaku and featuring Kill Bill star Chiaki Kuriyama, Battle Royale is the movie that helped to define extreme Asian cinema … Continue reading →

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Yearly Archives: 2011

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