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Andy Lau to play a fading Hong Kong movie star in Ning Hao’s upcoming comedy ‘Something About Us’

"Something About Us" Teaser Poster

Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau (Shock Wave 2, Walk on Fire) is taking a page out of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s 2008 critically-acclaimed oddity JCVD, where Van Damme – sorta as himself – plays a fallen action star whose career is headed nowhere, only to find himself in the middle of a post office heist. Andy Lau’s upcoming film, titled Something About Us, is directed by Ning Hao (My People, My Homeland). Contrary to the … Continue reading

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The Worst Movie Fails Ever

Is there anything worse than watching a bad movie? We’ve compiled a list of some of the worst movies ever created and believe you’ll agree that these are truly awful. Some will make you laugh, some might give you nightmares, but they all have one thing in common: they failed spectacularly at what they were trying to do! We’ve listed them below by their running time. This is just our opinion … Continue reading

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What are the elements of horror

Can you imagine a place where you are going to be scared or nervous? This is quite possible because we live in a scary world today. From the moment we wake up in the morning, something terrible might happen. There is no escape from this kind of situation. Even at night, we cannot sleep well without worrying about the next day. When you hear these words – Horror movies scare … Continue reading

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What to consider when making a Christmas movie

The holiday season is upon us, and that means everyone wants to spend time celebrating the spirit of giving. Whether you want to make a classic comedy or a heartwarming Christmas drama, Hollywood has plenty of ideas to inspire you. This article is here to give you a list of things you should consider when a Christmas movie. Make it funny  A Christmas movie can be serious, but if it … Continue reading

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Lionsgate announces Blu-ray for Mickey Rourke’s Predator-esque WWII actioner ‘WarHunt’

WarHunt | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)

On April 12, 2022, Lionsgate Home Entertainment is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Warhunt, a WWII actioner directed by Mauro Borrelli (The Recall) and starring Mickey Rourke (Take Back, Double Team). A military commander (Mickey Rourke) dispatches an elite team of American soldiers on a deadly rescue mission after a WWII plane crashes. Trapped behind enemy lines in Germany’s Black Forest, the men are confronted by a coven of … Continue reading

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Well Go USA releases Xing Wenxiong’s 2022 action-comedy ‘Too Cool to Kill’ to U.S. theaters

"Too Cool To Kill" Theatrical Poster

Xing Wenxiong’s 2022 action-comedy Too Cool to Kill is currently in selected theaters from U.S. distributor, Well Go USA. Official details: While pursuing his lifelong dream of landing a starring role, amateur actor Wei Chenggong (Wei Xiang) receives an invitation from famous actress Milan (Ma Li) to play her leading man, “Killer Karl.” However, unbeknownst to Mr. Wei, the new gig has landed him directly in the middle of a dangerous conspiracy. … Continue reading

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Chor Yuen: October 8, 1934 – February 21, 2022

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Are Slot Machines Rigged?

The chances of winning big on a slot machine are slim. Only one out of 5,000 to one out of every 34 million hits the jackpot. It’s obvious, then, that relying on slot machines may not be a good get-rich-quick scheme. But why are the odds so low? Are slot machines rigged, or is it possible to influence your chances of winning? Read on to find out if you can find … Continue reading

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Taking a Closer Look at the God of Gamblers Movie Franchise

The God of Gamblers is one of the oldest movie franchises as it has been around since 1989. The series features some of the biggest stars in Hong Kong movies including legends like Donnie Yen and Tony Leung Ka Fai. The franchise has numerous sequels, unofficial spinoffs, official spinoffs, and original films. With how long it has been around and how many movies are included in the franchise, it is … Continue reading

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Mel Gibson and Cole Hauser bring on the action in the New Trailer for ‘Panama’ from ‘Crank’ director

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Even during his post-legendary Hollywood status, Mel Gibson has been consistently delivering the goods with films like Edge of Darkness, Get the Gringo, Blood Father, Dragged Across Concrete, his directorial comeback, Hacksaw Ridge, as well as the recent Boss Level. Now, Gibson is back with another catchy project titled Panama, from director Mark Neveldine (co-director of the Crank films and Gamer). In the film, an ex-marine is hired by a defense contractor to … Continue reading

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Easter Potluck

The Easter break offers an opportunity for family and friends to come together, and the traditional setting of Easter Potluck has always provided a fun and entertaining way to break bread (or Easter eggs in this case!) together since the phrase was first used in 16th century England. In an age of influencers and social media savvy, the question of how you can make your Easter Potluck party stand out … Continue reading

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Tip and Tricks to Enjoy Watching Movies

One of the world’s most popular hobbies is watching movies. No matter who you speak to, everyone has a favorite movie. Plus, in the modern age, everyone also has a favorite method for watching movies. For example, some people use Netflix, while others use Disney+. On top of this, there are also the people that like to go old-school and use DVDs and blu-rays, instead.  No matter what your personal … Continue reading

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Simon Yam is back in action in the First Trailer for Richard Lin’s upcoming thriller ‘Man’s Creed’

"Man's Creed" Theatrical Poster

Hong Kong star Simon Yam (Iceman: The Time Traveller, Run and Kill, Operation Red Sea) will be returning to action in Man’s Creed, the sophomore feature of director Richard Lin (Out of Control). The film also stars Zhang Lanxin (CZ12, Police Story 2013), Sabrina Qiu (Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch, the upcoming Kung Fu Colt Master remake) and Kenneth Tsang (Chasing the Dragon, To Be Number One). For … Continue reading

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Lionsgate to release Blu-ray for shark thriller ‘The Requin’ from ‘Furie’ director Le-Van Kiet starring Alicia Silverstone

The Requin | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)

On March 29, 2022, Lionsgate Home Entertainment is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for The Requin, the English-language directorial debut of Vietnamese filmmaker Le-Van Kiet, who is perhaps best known for helming 2012’s House in the Alley and 2019’s Furie, both of which were headlined by martial arts star Veronica Ngo (The Rebel, Clash). The Requin stars Alicia Silverstone (Clueless), James Tupper (Big Little Lies) and Deirdre O’Connell (Eternal Sunshine of … Continue reading

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JCVD to rematch with Dolph Lundgren, Michel “Tong Po” Qissi, and Bolo Yeung in ‘What’s My Name?’ (aka ‘Headlock’)

Although martial arts icon Jean-Claude Van Damme (aka the most re-made action star in the world) has been consistently keeping busy for the last several years, he hasn’t exactly made anything “memorable” since 2009’s Universal Soldier: Regeneration and 2012’s Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning. In the 2013-2015 period came Swelter, Enemies Closer, Welcome to the Jungle, Jian Bing Man and Pound of Flesh. The years 2016/2017 saw Kickboxer: Vengeance, Kill ’em All and the series Jean-Claude Van … Continue reading

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