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on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upIn the mainland chinese cut, the villain who killed his wife in the lionsgate…
on Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai return for Round 2! ‘The Shadow’s Edge II’ to begin filming in OctoberI liked the first movie until I hated it for being too overstuffed and that t…
on The Bodyguard (2024) ReviewGreat review, as ever, and really glad you're shining a light on these underr…
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73He will be missed. It was awesome to watch almost any action film, and he’d a…
on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’fun flick, tho.
on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) ReviewJust saw Heaven and Hell on youtube, and while it's pretty damn strange in so…
on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayAbout freakin time!
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73The Luke Cage guy paid tribute to him. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcbK2ZExau…
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73James Lew was a very influential person in my life. I first discovered him wh…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWell almost 4 decades ago, there was this little movie about a cop who fights…
on Anybody seen Richie? Okay, wrong movie. But Steven Seagal’s ‘Above the Law’ is coming to 4K Ultra HD this NovemberNoice. Happy Arrow/Toy Robot are releasing Warner Bros action classics. I'm c…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWhat would even a part 2 be about, literally every bad guy in the first film…
on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayFrank Djeng talks too fast, and with his accent I find him very hard to liste…
on The Fall of Ako Castle | Blu-ray (Eureka)Is this blu-ray available to purchase anywhere in the U.S. in Region A, Regio…
on FURIOUS director Kenji Tanigaki returns to work on Soi Cheang Pou Soi’s ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequelRaymond Lam said that filming for the sequel has been officially completed (c…
on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewDefinitely a good idea! I'll leave the suggestion with our colleague Zack sin…
on The Bodyguard (2024) Reviewi enjoyed this film.
on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) Reviewi'm glad i'm not the only person that thought Chang Cheh (and possibly others…
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Deal on Fire! The Complete Lady Snowblood | Blu-ray | Only $19.98 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is for Criterion’s The Complete Lady Snowblood collection, which includes Lady Snowblood (1973) and Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance (1974). A young woman (Meiko Kaji), trained from childhood as an assassin and hell-bent on revenge for her father’s murder and her mother’s rape, hacks and slashes her way to gory satisfaction. Rampant with inventive violence and spectacularly choreographed swordplay, Toshiya Fujita’s pair of influential cult classics Lady … Continue reading
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When Cinema Gets It Right: Authentic Weapon Techniques in Classic Martial Arts Films
Ever watched a martial arts film and wondered if those weapon moves are real? Most folks think Hollywood spins everything for the camera. Why wouldn’t they? Those spins. Those flips. Those cinematic brawls. But not every martial arts film gets it wrong. In fact some get it marvelously right. These films don’t just look good — they teach. …and the directors who did justice to it created a template for … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Parasite | Blu-ray | Only $11.29 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Parasite, the Winner of the prestigious Palme d’Or (more importantly, it has been stamped “Certified On Fire” by our very own Paul Bramhall). Acclaimed South Korean director Bong Joon-ho (Okja) is back with Parasite (read our non-spoiler review), a black comedy/thriller starring the Bong’s frequent collaborator, Song Kang-ho (Memories of Murder). Brief, non-spoiler plot synopsis: All unemployed, Ki-taek’s family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous … Continue reading
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Where the Hell Do You Actually Watch This Stuff in 2026? A Fan’s Field Guide to Asian Action Cinema
Here’s the thing nobody tells you when you fall down the Hong Kong action rabbit hole: the movies don’t live in one place anymore. There’s no video store with a wall of gray-market VCDs and a clerk who knows the difference between a Godfrey Ho cut-and-paste job and the real thing. In 2026, chasing this stuff means juggling four or five services, a region-free player, and a shelf that’s slowly … Continue reading
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Guyver 2: Dark Hero | Blu-ray (Toy Robot)
On September 8, 2026, Toy Robot Video (a new sub-label of Arrow Video) will be releasing a Blu-ray for Guyver 2: Dark Hero. Directed by Steve Wang (Drive), this 1994 sci-fi actioner stars David Hayter, who is perhaps best known for writing the screenplays to 2000’s X-Men, 2003’s X-Men 2, and 2009’s Watchmen, as well as doing the voice for “Solid Snake” in the English versions of the Metal Gear … Continue reading
The Surprising Link Between Filipino Movies and Online Casinos
Filipino cinema has a long history of depicting gambling — not as a peripheral vice subplot, but as a central dramatic device. From the tense mahjong parlors in classic Nora Aunor films to the cockfighting arena sequences that punctuate rural dramas, to the sleek baccarat tables in contemporary action thrillers, gambling in Filipino movies serves as shorthand for character, fate, and stakes. The house always has a meaning beyond money. … Continue reading
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FIGHTING BLACK KINGS! Watch the Trailer for ‘Paper Made’ featuring Michael Jai White, Taimak and Walter E. Jones
Martial arts star Michael Jai White (Triple Threat, Accident Man) is part of the ensemble cast for Paper Made, an upcoming martial arts thriller from writer/director Ryan Watson (Paper Line). The story centers on Tavon Watkins (Myles Truitt, Dragged Across Concrete), whose life takes a turn after a brutal hazing lands him inside an underground
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The 4 Best Online Casinos for Original Games
When you search for a new online casino, is originality something you look for? If you simply want a classic casino experience with the usual games like poker and baccarat, then you might as well stick with the casino you know. However, if you want original casino games, the search becomes a little more complicated. Don’t worry – you don’t need to spend ages searching for unique casinos with original … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Prisoner of War | Blu-ray | Only $14.85 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Prisoner of War, the latest actioner from martial arts sensation Scott Adkins (John Wick 4, Ip Man 4, Triple Threat). Directed by and co-starring Louis Mandylor (The Debt Collector, The Doorman), Prisoner of War takes place during WWII and centers on a British officer (Adkins) who is captured and forced to fight in a Japanese internment camp. Inspired by real World War II events, … Continue reading
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10 Best Gambling Movies Every Casino and Poker Fan Should Watch
Few settings create cinematic tension quite like a casino floor. The flashing lights, the pressure of a final hand, the risk of losing everything in a single moment. Gambling films have captivated audiences for decades by combining suspense, strategy, crime, and human drama in ways few other genres can match. Whether you’re a poker enthusiast, a casino regular, or someone exploring the best alternatives for Stake Casino, the right gambling … Continue reading
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Ninja Wars | Blu-ray (Toy Robot)
On September 29, 2026, Toy Robot Video (a new sub-label of Arrow Video) will be releasing a Blu-ray for Ninja Wars. Directed by Kosei Saito (G.I. Samurai), this 1982 fantasy martial arts film stars Hiroyuki Sanada (Ninja in the Dragon’s Den) and Sonny Chiba (Soul of Chiba). Ninja Wars (original title: Iga Ninpōchō) is a dark, supernatural action film set in feudal Japan, blending ninja lore with horror and fantasy
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Masters of the Universe | 4K Ultra HD (Toy Robot)
On September 15, 2026, Toy Robot Video (a new sub-label of Arrow Video) will be releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Masters of the Universe. Directed by Gary Goddard (Poseidon’s Fury: Escape from the Lost City), this 1987 adaptation of the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animated series stars Dolph Lundgren (Skin Trade) and Frank Langella (Dracula). Planet Eternia and the castle of Grayskull are under threat from … Continue reading
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For your Kollection? Watch Arrow’s New Trailer for the ‘Mortal Kombat Kollection’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD in June
On June 28, 2026, Arrow Video is releasing the Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD set for the Mortal Kombat Kollection, which includes 1995’s Mortal Kombat and 1997’s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. A high-impact fusion of martial arts mayhem, fantasy spectacle and video game mythology, the Mortal Kombat films brought arcade combat to the big screen
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Let me see that tong…that tong ta tong tong tong! Wang Baoqiang returns in ‘Mad King’ (Tong War Chinatown)
Martial arts star turned director Wang Baoqiang (Lost in Thailand), who is predominately known for co-starring alongside Donnie Yen in 2014’s Kung Fu Jungle, 2014’s Iceman and 2018’s Iceman: Time Traveller, is back in the director’s chair for Mad King (aka Tong War Chinatown). Mad King follows Madd (Wang), a Chinese immigrant who arrives at New York’s Chinatown seeking survival, only to face discrimination and oppression under the Chinese Exclusion … Continue reading
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Bai Ying, actor known for ‘Dragon Inn’, ‘Lady Whirlwind’ and ‘Royal Warriors’, passes away at 84
Bai Ying, a veteran Hong Kong and Taiwanese actor known for his unforgettable roles in wuxia films, has passed away at the age of 84. Born in Beijing and raised in Taiwan, Bai began his acting career in the 1960s with Union Film Company, breaking out with his role
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