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chrichtonsworld on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David Ayermmm... You are too forgiving. If you ignore the padding, the action is averag…
chrichtonsworld on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David AyerThis is made by the same people who done The Beekeeper. Compared to that The…
Ningen on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?They can always do the other Bruces.
Paul Bramhall on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?There’s a third option - the ‘No Retreat, No Surrender’ approach!
Mstradford on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?Looking forward to this, but if it’s set in 1977 no chance of a Bruce Lee cam…
Killer Meteor on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingHe can't tell Kam Kong from Lee Man-tai, and thinks LO REI directed Fist of F…
Anonymous on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasWho are you to tell where I should I post and shouldn't post. I'll post where…
Eric on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingCouldn't agree more. Bey was THE man when it comes to HK movies commentaries.…
chrichtonsworld on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?I don't get it. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is Tarantino's worst, especiall…
sam on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingelaborate? what's so bad about mike leeder?
dakuan on Under the Gun (1995) Reviewyou're an accountant, right?
Andrew Hernandez on Under the Gun (1995) ReviewWow. How did I never hear of this film before? I just found a used copy on eB…
Paul Taggart on Under the Gun (1995) ReviewThis filmis great, good shout
Andrew Hernandez on Who will replace JCVD? A24 is in negotiations for the remake rights to the Jean-Claude Van Damme’s ‘Bloodsport’Normally I would ignore this, but an A24 take on Bloodsport could be cool. I…
Andrew Hernandez on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’Thank you. I suppose Slow West was meant to be one of those movies that rubs…
Paul Bramhall on Snake Prince, The (1976) ReviewThe dilemma of every Shaw Brothers fan in the 2020’s summarised in 34 words.
James Broome on Snake Prince, The (1976) ReviewI really want to buy these imprint releases. I just dread Arrow announcing Sh…
Tory on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’That’s a fantastic description! Totally accurate. And I can see why obvious s…
Phil Chan on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearOfficially selected for this year's Midnight Screenings at Cannes: https://ww…
Ian C. on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’This looks interesting. The trailer is now out. https://youtu.be/JCW7OoSp0bI
Pete Cook on The return of Jet Li? More on Yuen Woo Ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ starring Wu Jing and Nic TseBring Back Jet Li!!!! for a few more movies. I think Jet Li would GREAT for t…
paul taggart on Brokenhearted, The (2024) ReviewAgreed
Ska Martes on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?You could argue a 2 week token theatrical window doesn't really count as a th…
Paul Taggart on Snake Prince, The (1976) Reviewthis sounds insane
Robert Jeffrey Allee on The origins of Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao revealed? Shout! to release Blu-ray for 1988’s ‘Painted Faces’I always wanted to see this and never had any luck finding it. I hope it's go…
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New Poster for ‘Turandot’ featuring Jiang Wen, Guan Xiaotong, Dylan Sprouse, Sophie Marceau and Collin Chou
TV series director Zheng Xiaolong (Empresses in the Palace, ER Doctors) is making his transition from the small screen to the big screen in the fantasy-thriller Turandot (aka The Curse of Turandot). Turandot features an all-star, international cast that includes Guan Xiaotong (Shadow), Dylan Sprouse (The Suite Life of Zack & Cody), Sophie Marceau (Braveheart), Collin Chou (Special ID), Jiang Wen (The Hidden Man), Hu Jun (Kungfu Cyborg: Metallic Attraction) and … Continue reading
The Protégé | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: October 19, 2021 On October 19, 2021, Lionsgate Home Entertainment will be releasing the 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD for Martin Campbell’s The Protégé. Underrated action director Martin Campbell (Goldeneye, Casino Royale, The Foreigner) has grouped Maggie Q (Gen Y Cops, Die Hard 4), Michael Keaton (Batman), Samuel L. Jackson (xXx: Return of Xander Cage) and Robert Patrick (Future Hunters) together for The Protégé. The Protégé (aka The Asset) follows Anna … Continue reading
Quentin Tarantino’s novel for ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ gets hardback edition with all-new included goodies
Following their paperback release for Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: A Novel on June 29, 2021, HarperCollins is also releasing a hardback edition that will include more behind-the-scenes photos, film posters from the long and storied career of Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), a script for an episode of Dalton’s famous (albeit fictional) TV show Bounty Law, and a stylized Mad Magazine parody called “Lousy Law: Loser’s Last Ride.” The book is the … Continue reading
The Emperor’s Sword | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: November 9, 2021 On November 9, 2021, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for The Emperor’s Sword. This period swordplay actioner is directed by Zhang Yingli (Thunder Chase) and stars Yilin Hao (Long quan xiao zi), Feng-bin Mou (Young Ip Man: Crisis Time) and Qiyu Yang (God of War). During a time of peace, a deadly sword that bestows great power upon its wielder was … Continue reading
Prisoners of the Ghostland | 4K UHD Blu-ray & DVD (Image)
RELEASE DATE: November 16, 2021 Director Sion Sono (Tag, Why Don’t You Play in Hell?, Love Exposure), “the most subversive filmmaker working in Japanese cinema today,” unleashes the Blu-ray (also available on DVD, as well as a SteelBook version) for his English-language debut with Prisoners of the Ghostland, starring Nicolas Cage (Outcast, Rage, Face/Off). Prisoners of the Ghostland (read our review), is set in the treacherous frontier city of Samurai Town where a ruthless bank … Continue reading
Interesting Films Worth a Watch
A lot of people will agree that the worst part of any movie night is figuring out what film you’re going to watch. It can be a challenging decision, especially since, thanks to streaming platforms, there are more than plenty of choices for every category – romance, thriller, horror, and anything else. So, to put it in a nutshell, finding the right film can be a pian. Fortunately, we have … Continue reading
Watch the Trailer for Erik Matti’s ‘On the Job 2: The Missing 8’
Filipino action filmmaker Erik Matti (BuyBust) is back with On the Job 2: The Missing 8, the “by name-only” sequel to his hit 2013 thriller, On the Job. The film stars John Arcilla (The Bourne Legacy), Dennis Trillo (Shake, Rattle and Roll 14: The Invasion), Dante Rivero (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story), Lotlot de Leon (Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles) and Christopher de Leon (Smaller and Smaller Circles). On the … Continue reading
3 Awesome Supernatural TV Shows
The streaming platforms have popularised many different TV shows and genres. In terms of supernatural TV shows that combine elements of fantasy or science fiction with our modern environment, they are definitely some of the most popular TV shows on streaming platforms. So, if you’re looking to watch a fantastic supernatural TV show, this article will provide an overview of three awesome supernatural TV shows that have a top-billed cast … Continue reading
Here’s the movies that are streaming on Hi-YAH! for September
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Release line up for the month of September, which includes a New film added to Hi-YAH! every Friday. Read on for the full list! September 3 | Fearless Kung Fu King (Hi-YAH! Original) – In order to establish himself in Jinmen, Huo Yuanjia challenges seven Kung Fu schools. The film is directed by Hei Zi and … Continue reading
The Eight Hundred | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: November 23, 2021 On November 23, 2021, Shout! Factory is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Guan Hu’s critically acclaimed historical war actioner The Eight Hundred. The film stars Huang Zhizhong (The Founding of an Army), Zhang Junyi, Oho Ou (Legend of the Demon Cat), Jiang Wu (Shock Wave), Zhang Yi (Operation Red Sea), and Wang Qianyuan (Brotherhood of Blades). From the highly acclaimed director of Mr. Six, … Continue reading
‘No Time to Die’ gets a Final Trailer, also Trailer for New Documentary ‘Being James Bond’ to stream on Apple TV
In No Time to Die, Bond – Daniel Craig, returning as 007 for the 5th and reportedly the last time – has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright) from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto … Continue reading
Tech Changing how we Engage with Entertainment
The traditional moviegoing experience is one where we sit in the theatre, eating our popcorn and enjoying the ambience. To many, this is considered the be the purest form of movie viewing, to which nothing else could compare. Outside of theatres, we obviously also can watch from home. This has historically been regarded as a step down from theatres, but public opinion on this option is slowly changing. Taking this … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Ip Man 4: The Finale | Blu-ray | Only $9.96 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Ip Man 4: The Finale (read our review). The film sees the return of Donnie Yen (Chasing the Dragon) as the legendary martial arts figure, Ip Man. Following the death of his wife, Ip Man travels to San Francisco to ease tensions between the local kung fu masters and his star student, Bruce Lee, while searching for a better future for his son. … Continue reading
4 Ways to Make Sure Your Fundraising Cash is Safe
If you are collecting money for a nonprofit or for some other charitable cause, you need to make sure that any cash or checks that you collect remain as safe as possible. If you can’t safeguard that money, you’re doing a disservice to both the individuals who gave it to you and also the entity for which you are collecting. You also don’t want to lose any of that money … Continue reading
Sailor Suit and Machine Gun | Blu-ray (Arrow)
RELEASE DATE: November 11, 2021 On November 11, 2021, Arrow Video is releasing the Blu-ray for Sailor Suit and Machine Gun, a 1981 Japanese actioner directed by Shinji Somai (Wait and See) and starring Tsunehiko Watase (Battles Without Honor and Humanity Vol. 1), Hiroko Yakushimaru (Never Give Up) and Rentaro Mikuni (Shinran: Path to Purity). Read the official details: A perky high-schooler takes on the mob in Sailor Suit and … Continue reading
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