Although it has been released in South Korea since July, Train to Busan has now got a release date for this side of the world and is due to come out in the UK on October 28th. It was a real favourite at the Cannes Film Festival back in July so what makes this South Korean horror stand out from all the rest? Let’s dig in a little more and find … Continue reading →

Fall is traditionally a fantastic time for movie releases, with some real heavy blockbusters hitting the big screen around this time of year. Given the volume of great movies that are due for release in the coming weeks, is it possible to choose just one as the most anticipated movie of fall this year? Asian and martial arts films aside, let’s take a closer look at some of the Hollywood contenders … Continue reading →

If you have not heard of the God of Gamblers franchise yet then it’s time you treat yourself to some classic Hong Kong action comedy-drama. God of Gamblers and its subsequent films, was the creation of scriptwriter and director Wong Jing and has an impressive, all-star cast featuring Chow Yun-fat and Andy Lau. It has spawned a series of films, official and unofficial. The Beginning Essentially the first God of … Continue reading →

Ninjas have long been part of Japanese folklore, in fact folktales surrounding ninja activity date back as far as the 14th century. Ninjas burst onto the scene in Western culture in the 1960’s thanks to James Bond movie You Only Live Twice. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular ninjas. 10. Miho from Sin City Many film fanatics watched A Dame to Kill For especially for Miho’s … Continue reading →

If the rumours are true, Daniel Craig may already be planning the end to his days as James Bond. The fervour around who will take over him as the British secret agent though shows just how much the man with the license to kill is still loved. With the recent rise of online casino and more and more people look to play bingo, we thought we would put together a … Continue reading →

It seems that gambling is all around us these days, whether it be placing a bet on a horse, a football game, or even the many no deposit bingo sites that always seem to be doing good trade. For film lovers though, the more popular side of the pastime is the romanticised world of the gamblers, whether it be through heists, or the darker side that has been seen through … Continue reading →

At the heart of the game of bingo is a fairly basic game, this is what can make it so fun. Whether you play it at your favourite bingo hall or choose to do it online, you’ll know the rules of the game and how it works, and even recognised its use in movies. Here are some films that have used the game of bingo, with some in fairly unusual … Continue reading →

Wingman Productions brings the 2014 film Poker Night to Blu-ray and DVD this month. This riveting crime thriller revolves around a poker game between a bunch of cops who aim to help a rookie law enforcer named Jeter (Beau Mirchoff) out of a very sticky situation. Don’t be fooled by the film’s title – although it centers around a poker game, it doesn’t get into the nitty gritty of poker, … Continue reading →

If you have not seen the first series of the superb True Detective, stop what you are doing and stream it now. Nic Pizzolatto’s masterpiece was everything that good television should be. Gripping from the get go, turns at every occasion, a realism not seen in TV since the days of The Wire – just don’t mention series five – and stellar acting from Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan and a … Continue reading →

Movies are often remembered for their action scenes, which can transform even the most pedestrian scripts. All movies want moments that viewers will retain in their memory, and the best action scenes are guaranteed to do that. Keep in mind that this list isn’t just about fight choreography, it’s also about stunt work. Here’s a handful that spring immediately to mind: Casino Royale (2006) There are many scenes in Casino … Continue reading →

The third installment of the highly popular Expendables film series is due to open on August 15th. With Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford, Wesley Snipes and Antonio Banderas added to the cast, there aren’t many action heroes left in Hollywood yet to appear in the franchise. If there is to be a fourth, which there most likely will be, here are some names we’d like to appear in it: Floyd Mayweather: … Continue reading →

The highly anticipated sequel to The Raid: Redemption made waves online when it was announced that three high-profile Japanese actors – Ryuhei Matsuda (Nightmare Detective), Kenichi Endo (Visitor Q), and Kazuki Kitamura (Azumi) – would be joining the cast. It’s clear that the scope of The Raid 2: Berandal has widened beyond the claustrophobic confines of the first film to encompass an entire gang war on the streets of Jakarta. It … Continue reading →