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Visitor Q | Blu-ray (Radiance)

On October 19, 2026, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray for Visitor Q, a 2001 Japanese cult classic from Takashi Miike (Blazing Fists, 13 Assassins, Audition). From the mind of Takashi Miike comes his most transgressive film yet: unflinching yet darkly humorous, Visitor Q pushes the limits of filmic representation as far as they will go. Equal parts Pasolini, Ozu and John Waters, this may well

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How Live Dealer Games Actually Work Behind The Scenes

A live dealer game looks simple from the couch, but a lot happens off-screen to make it work. Behind every hand of blackjack or spin of the wheel sits a small production crew, a stack of hardware, and software that turns a physical action into a number on your screen in under a second. None of it runs on luck alone, and the setup behind a single table is more … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Jackie Chan: Emergence of a Superstar | Blu-ray | Only $62.49 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray collection for Jackie Chan: Emergence of a Superstar, a six-film collection that will include 1978’s Half a Loaf of Kung Fu, 1978’s Spiritual Kung Fu, 1979’s The Fearless Hyena, 1983’s The Fearless Hyena II, 1980’s The Young Master, and 1985’s My Lucky Stars. Originally tapped as a potential successor to Bruce Lee, Hong Kong martial-arts phenom Jackie Chan soon established his own unique screen … Continue reading

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Damn, Gina! Cult director Uwe Boll eyes MMA star Gina Carano for ‘Citizen Vigilante’ sequel after viral success

Cult director Uwe Boll (In the Name of the King, Rampage) is currently making headlines with his latest film, Citizen Vigilante, which has become an unlikely viral sensation. The politically charged thriller follows a vigilante (Armie Hammer) who targets undocumented immigrants responsible for deadly crimes, a premise that reportedly led to the film being banned in Germany. The ban drew the attention of Elon Musk, who shared the film online … Continue reading

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Imprint Asia continues its run of quality releases! ‘Shaw Shock’ returns with Volume 3 and Volume 4, delivering another pair of must have collections for Shaw Brothers fans

Imprint is on a roll with their latest Shaw Brothers boxed sets! Check out the details below: Shaw-Shock is back with Volume Three, with the three gruesome, gooey, ghostly entries in The Hex Trilogy from director Kuei Chih-Hung: Hex (1980) Hex Versus Witchcraft (1980) Hex After Hex (1982) These 80s revenge horror-comedies are brimming with gore, sex, and slapstick humour, which places them amongst some of the most unique genre-blending entries in the Shaw … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Blade | Blu-ray | Only $24.98 – Expires soon!

The Blade | 4K Ultra HD (Criterion)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the 4K Ultra HD for The Blade, a 1995 Hong Kong martial arts film directed Tsui Hark (Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind). Among the boldest accomplishments of Hong Kong cinema’s golden age, this uniquely visceral martial-arts movie puts a gritty new spin on the story of the one-armed swordsman, an iconic figure from the moment he was … Continue reading

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Ip Man, butchers, samurai, femme fatales, and superheroes! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH this July

Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of July. 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

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Deal on Fire! Chasing the Dragon | Blu-ray | Only $12.56 – Expires soon!

Chasing the Dragon | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Donnie Yen and Andy Lau’s Chasing the Dragon (read our review), an action/thriller directed by Wong Jing (Mercenaries from Hong Kong) and renowned cinematographer Jason Kwan (As the Light Goes Out, Helios). Donnie Yen (Big Brother, Ip Man 4: The Finale) plays real-life gangster Ng Sek-ho (aka Crippled Ho). Andy Lau (Switch, Mission Milano) reprises his role as Lee Rock (he starred in a pair of movies … Continue reading

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I AM THE CAPTAIN NOW! Before the controversial ‘Citizen Vigilante’ Uwe Boll made the migrant thriller ‘Run’

Cult director Uwe Boll (In the Name of the King) is currently making headlines with his latest film, Citizen Vigilante, which has become an unlikely viral sensation. The politically charged thriller follows a vigilante (Armie Hammer) who targets undocumented immigrants responsible for deadly crimes, a premise that reportedly led to the film being banned in Germany. The ban drew the attention of Elon Musk, who shared the film online for … Continue reading

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The Cinephile’s 2026 Streaming Stack: How to Actually Find Genre and International Film

Let me tell you about the two hours I lost last week. I was hunting a decent copy of a mid-2000s Donnie Yen title. The film exists. It’s licensed. And it’s still somehow impossible to find. I had five subscriptions open in five browser tabs, and not one of them had it. If you love the stuff this site loves, choreography you rewind, stunt teams you can name, directors most … Continue reading

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The Best Martial Arts Books Every Hong Kong Cinema Fan Should Own

Hong Kong action cinema has built an army of devoted fans across several decades. Millions have watched Bruce Lee snap a nunchaku or Jackie Chan tumble down a bookshelf, yet far fewer know the real stories behind those images. Books fill that gap nicely. Novels explain how a small, crowded port city became one of the most influential film industries on the planet. Thousands of free books to read appear … Continue reading

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Best Sports Films About Competition, Discipline, and Pressure

The best sports films do not need a perfect final score or a neatly wrapped victory to resonate. What they truly require is a body pushed to its limits, a coach demanding one more repetition when exhaustion has already set in, and a moment where fatigue forces a choice that reveals character. These films thrive on the tension between ambition and endurance, showing that the real drama lies not in … Continue reading

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‘Raid’ star Iko Uwais is a VERY bad boy! Watch the New Trailer for ‘Wings of Dread’ starring Ashton Chen

We’ll soon be seeing Indonesian martial arts star Iko Uwais (The Raid, The Raid 2, Headshot, Beyond Skyline) in Wings of Dread, an upcoming action thriller directed by Qin Pengfei (Fight Against Evil, Black Storm) and Ashton Chen (Ip Man 2, Blade of Fury), who also stars alongside Uwais. According to AT, Wings of Dread is Iko Uwais’ first

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Why Does International Action Cinema Always Use The Casino Floor as The Ultimate Stage for Bloody Betrayal?

Casino games have been played for centuries. People across the world have gathered on casino floors to play roulette, blackjack, poker, baccarat, and dozens of other games that reward skill, nerve, and a willingness to risk everything on a single outcome.  Today, however, the situation is different. Most people no longer need to travel to a physical hall, because everything is accessible online as well. The so-called live dealer games … Continue reading

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Peter Dinklage goes FURIOUS! The ‘Game of Thrones’ star to team up with ‘The Furious’ director Kenji Tanigaki

Fresh off the breakout success of The Furious, Kenji Tanigaki has set his sights on his next directorial effort, The Reckoner, an upcoming actioner written by John Wick and Nobody creator Derek Kolstad. Headlining The Reckoner is Peter Dinklage (The Boss), best known for his Emmy-winning performance as Tyrion Lannister in HBO’s hit fantasy

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