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SB on ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’ star shines bright! Watch the Trailers for the ‘Wicked Priest’ collection arriving on Blu-ray in SeptemberMissing the spin off film, Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder? I could have sworn I…
Ska Martes 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…
soldozer 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…
Throwdown on The Bodyguard (2024) ReviewGreat review, as ever, and really glad you're shining a light on these underr…
Andrew Hernandez 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…
Andrew Hernandez on ALWAYS BET ON BLACK! Wesley Snipes’ hijack actioner ‘Passenger 57’ coming soon to 4K Ultra HD1992 was a good year for action films as they had that sweet spot of taking t…
dakuan 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.
dakuan on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’i watched it yesterday. it is a horror comedy, but no martial arts whatsoever…
squeesh 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…
squeesh on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upSome good choices for villains (or heroes) in The Furious sequel would be: Ma…
American Ninja Man 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!
Ningen 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…
Debra Goodman 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…
KayKay 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…
dakuan on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upwell, for Sha Po Lang 2 they had cast and plot completely unrelated to the fi…
Ron 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…
DAVE WEST 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…
CJ 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…
Ningen on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-raySince someone heard me, now we need the uncut Shaolin Soccer, the uncut Hero,…
Rod 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…
Phil Chan 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…
Ska Martes on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewBetween the hype machine Lionsgate put behind the movie and Jet Li glazing th…
Paul Bramhall on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewDefinitely a good idea! I'll leave the suggestion with our colleague Zack sin…
garner on The Bodyguard (2024) Reviewi enjoyed this film.
Kontrovesial Keith 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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815 Pictures is releasing Hwang Jung-Min and Hyun-Bin’s thriller ‘The Point Men’ to U.S. theaters on January
On January 27, 815 Pictures is releasing The Point Men (read our review), in select theaters in the U.S. and Canada on January 27. The film stars Hwang Jung-Min (Deliver Us from Evil: The Final Cut) and Hyun-Bin (Confidential Assignment). Korean filmmaker Yim Soonrye (Little Forest) – who is perhaps best known for her 2001 Korean New Wave hit, Waikiki Brothers, and her acclaimed documentary Keeping the Vision Alive: Women in Korean Filmmaking … Continue reading
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Vinegar Syndrome announces 3-film Blu-ray collection for ‘Made In Hong Kong: Volume 1’
Later this month, Vinegar Syndrome will be releasing the Blu-ray for Made In Hong Kong: Volume 1, which will include 1998’s The Demon’s Baby, 1999’s Erotic Nightmare and 2003’s The Deadly Camp. Official details: This special limited edition 2-disc Blu-ray set comes with a spot gloss hard slipcase + slipcover combo (designed by Haunt Love), includes a 40-page perfect bound book and is limited to 5,000 units. It is only available on our … Continue reading
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Watch the Trailer for the sci-fi thriller ‘JUNG_E’ from visionary ‘Train to Busan’ filmmaker Yeon Sang Ho
Visionary filmmaker Yeon Sang Ho (Psychokinesis) – director of the 2016 hit Train to Busan and its 2020 follow up Peninsula – is back with JUNG_E, a sci-fi action thriller that debuts on Netflix on January 20, 2023. This upcoming film (read our review) stars Ryu Kyung-soo (The Divine Fury, Broker), Kang Soo-youn (Jury) and Kim Hyun-Joo (Calla). JUNG_E portrays a desolated Earth in the 22nd century that is no longer inhabitable due to climate change. Amid … Continue reading
The Iceman Cometh | Bu-ray (88 Films)
Goodie Emporium is now shipping the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Iceman Cometh (aka Time Warriors), a 1989 Hong Kong sci-fi actioner directed by Clarence Ford (Special I.D., Naked Killer) that stars Yuen Biao (Circus Kids), Maggie Cheung (The Eagle Shooting Heroes) and Yuen Wah (Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic). In The Iceman Cometh, two opposing Ming Dynasty warriors fall into an ice crevice and are unthawed in the early 1990’s … Continue reading
How to Select a Solar Installation Company: What You Need to Know
In January 2021, 8% of American homeowners said they had already installed solar panels, and 39% said they had given it some serious thought during the year. As we deplete the planet of its natural resources and become more cognizant of the waste products they produce, it’s important that we switch to renewable energy. Otherwise, we’re leaving behind an uninhabitable place for future generations. Have you given some serious thought … Continue reading
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Solar Installation Companies Near Me: How to Choose a Solar Installer
In a 2022 poll, 40% of U.S. homeowners said they seriously considered installing solar panels in the past year. In the same survey, 8% said they’ve already done so. Now that the 30% federal solar tax credit is back, those figures will likely grow further. That should be a good enough incentive for you to consider becoming a green energy user yourself. With that said, you’re likely asking, “How do I even … Continue reading
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Chuck Norris’ 1992 coming of age actioner ‘Sidekicks’ coming soon in 4K UHD from Vinegar Syndrome
Later this month, Vinegar Syndrome is releasing a 4K UHD + Blu-ray for Sidekicks, a 1992 coming of age actioner directed by Aaron Norris (Braddock: Missing in Action III). The film stars Chuck Norris (Code of Silence) and Jonathan Brandis (The Never Ending Story II: The Next Chapter). Official details: We’re pleased to at last announce our fifth VSU; a film that we have been targeting for quite a while and is … Continue reading
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Better Tech Driving Asian Cinema’s Worldwide Fame
In classical eras of film, there commonly existed a disconnect between the different regions of the world. The reasons for this disparity could be technical and cultural, but the outcome was the same. Asian cinema of the past was often relegated to international underappreciation. Today, this is no longer the case, with Parasite featuring heavily in the news when it won the Best Picture Oscar for example, and the future looks to … Continue reading
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What Are the Different Types of Vapes That Exist Today?
Are you new to vaping? Vaping was first introduced in 2003 as an alternative to smoking. Vaping technology entered the US market in 2007 and has widely evolved since then. If you’re new to vaping, looking at the different types of vapes can be overwhelming. But don’t feel discouraged! All users go through different experiences and spend a lot of time looking for the best device. Many of these users, … Continue reading
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Magnificent Warriors | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: February 21, 2023 On February 21, 2023, 88 Films will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Magnificent Warriors, a 1987 Hong Kong actioner directed by David Chung Chi-Man (Royal Warriors). This Indiana Jones-style action film, about Chinese resistance after Japanese invasion in 1930’s, stars Michelle Yeoh (Wonder Seven), Richard Ng (Private Eyes), Derek Yee Tung Sing (Shaolin Intruders), Tetsuya Matsui (Lucky Stars Go Places), Hwang Jang Lee (Challenge of the … Continue reading
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How to Manage your Casino Account
When you play at online casinos, you have to create an account and learn how to manage your finances and impulses. If you are new to playing casino games like poker and you might throw this precaution into the wind because of the thrill the games bring or a win. That isn’t safe, and you are opening gateways for hackers and scammers. Managing a casino account involves: Keeping track of … Continue reading
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Watch the New 4K Restoration Trailer for Christophe Gans’ ‘Brotherhood of the Wolf’ re-releasing in Theaters in January
Christophe Gans’ thriller Brotherhood of the Wolf is heading back in theaters in a New 4K Restoration from Rialto Pictures. This 2002 cult classic stars Samuel Le Bihan (Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1), Vincent Cassel (Black Swan), Emilie Dequenne (Rosetta), Monica Bellucci (Spectre), Jérémie Rénier (Saint Laurent) and martial arts Mark Dacascos (Drive, The Driver) When a mysterious beast ravages the countryside, two unlikely heroes are called in to fight the … Continue reading
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Molly’s game review
Molly’s Game Review Meta: The journey of teenage skiing ambitions turned underground poker host. Molly’s Game is fast, exciting, and brilliant. With a star-studded cast, it is a must-watch. Molly’s Game: Review A true story of high stakes, drama, and deceit, Molly’s Game is one of the best films on TV about gambling we have ever seen. A Hollywood-packed cast makes this show as great as can be. It is … Continue reading
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Why are Old Movies Better than the Majority of Movies We Have Today?
https://pixabay.com/photos/columbus-ohio-ohio-theatre-theater-1936633/ Page Title: Why are Old Movies Better than the Majority of Movies We Have Today? Meta Description: Old vs New: movie debate. Why are old movies better? Read on to find out. Olden is Golden How many times can we all say we’ve been in the position where we are snuggling on the couch, scrolling through Netflix, Hulu or Amazon, and have absolutely no idea what to watch? This … Continue reading
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‘The Bodyguard’-ploitation? Shout! Factory announces Blu-ray for Don “The Dragon” Wilson’s 1992 hit ‘Blackbelt’
Shout! Factory has officially announced a Blu-ray for Charles Philip Moore and Rick Jacobson’s cult martial arts film Black Belt, which may have served inspiration for the 1992 Whitney Houston/Kevin Costner hit film, The Bodyguard (or was it the other way around?) Also made in 1992, Black Belt stars 11-time World Kickboxing Champion Don “The Dragon” Wilson (Showdown in Manila, Martial Arts Kid) and Matthias Hues (No Retreat, No Surrender II: Raging Thunder). … Continue reading






















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