Author Archives: JJ Bona

A Beginner’s Guide to the Many Colors of Sapphire

Ask most people to picture a sapphire and they will describe a deep, velvety blue. That instinct is not wrong, but it tells only a fraction of the story. Sapphire is one of the most color-diverse gemstones set into fine jewelry, appearing in pink, yellow, green, near-colorless white, and even soft blends that seem to shift as the light moves. For anyone starting to explore rings, necklaces, and pendants built … Continue reading →

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But will it be better than FURIOUS? Donnie Yen’s ‘John Wick’ spin-off ‘Caine’ officially finishes filming

Martial arts superstar Donnie Yen (The Prosecutor, Chasing the Dragon) is currently putting the finishing touches on post production for Caine, the highly anticipated John Wick spin off that sees Yen reprise his role as the blind assassin introduced in 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4. Taking place after the events in John Wick: Chapter 4, the upcoming film follows Caine (Yen), a blind assassin freed from his obligations to The … Continue reading →

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THESE GIRLS GOT BALLS! Watch the New Trailer for Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’

Celebrated Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle) is currently prepping Kung Fu Soccer (aka Shaolin Women’s Soccer), his anticipated sequel to 2001’s Shaolin Soccer. Unlike the original, Chow is only directing this time around. The sequel shifts its focus to a female soccer team and boasts an ensemble cast that includes Zhang Xiaofei (Five Hundred Miles), Dilraba Dilmurat (21 Karat), Yixing Zhang (A Legend), Xu Jiao (CJ7), Mi … Continue reading →

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Imprint Asia announces Blu-ray collections for ‘The Erotic Films of Li Han-hsiang: Volume One’ and ‘Nikkatsu Erotica – Volume One: Wet Desire’

On September 9, 2026, Imprint Asia is releasing the Blu-ray collections for The Erotic Films of Li Han-hsiang: Volume One (1973 – 1976) and Nikkatsu Erotica – Volume One: Wet Desire / Lovers Are Wet (1972 – 1973). Read the full details below: The Erotic Films of Li Han-hsiang: Volume One (1973 – 1976) – Blu-ray Limited Edition Hardbox – Imprint Asia #90 – 92 Li Han-hsiang was among the … Continue reading →

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‘Train to Busan’ returns to theaters, but Its “Greatest Zombie Film Ever” label has George Romero fans FURIOUS!*

"Train to Busan" Poster

Well Go USA is bringing Yeon Sang-ho’s groundbreaking zombie thriller Train to Busan back to theaters on August, 14, 2026 in celebration of its 10th anniversary. What begins as a simple birthday trip for a father and daughter turns into a high-octane fight for survival when a zombie outbreak ravages South Korea. Trapped on a speeding train, they must navigate a landscape of terror to reach safety. Experience the relentless … Continue reading →

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Deal on Fire! Red Cliff | Blu-ray | Only $12.65 – Expires soon!

"Red Cliff Part I & II" Blu-ray Cover

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for the International version of John Woo’s Red Cliff starring Tony Leung (Hard Boiled), Takeshi Kaneshiro (The Returner) and Fengyi Zhang (The Emperor and the Assassin). Red Cliff is the epic historical drama based on a legendary 208 A.D. battle that heralded the end of the Han Dynasty. A power-hungry Prime Minister-turned- General Cao Cao seeks permission from the Han Dynasty Emperor to organize … Continue reading →

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Casinos on screen in Filipino action cinema

The casino floor has always been a character in Filipino action cinema There’s a moment early in Erik Matti’s On the Job where the violence arrives in the least cinematic place imaginable: a crowded street festival, kids soaked from the Basaan revelry, and two men, an aging killer and his apprentice, threading through the crowd toward someone who has no idea he’s about to die. It’s a hit ordered from … Continue reading →

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MAD MAX FURIOS-HUH? Watch the Trailer for the post apocalyptic thriller ‘Warriors of the Wasteland’

Debuting on Digital July 7 from Well Go USA is Warriors of the Wasteland, a post-apocalyptic Serbian film from Nemanja Ćeranić (Loan Shark). In a distant future following a nuclear catastrophe, the West Balkans have become a lawless wasteland where the most valuable currency is the bullet. A mysterious blind fiddler wanders the ruins, singing the legend of the “Grain People” — a peaceful community of wheat-growers who refuse to … Continue reading →

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Nansun Shi, Hong Kong film producer of ‘A Better Tomorrow’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in China’, passes away at 75

Nansun Shi, one of the most respected figures in Hong Kong cinema, has passed away due to to health complications. A producer, executive, and longtime champion of filmmakers, Shi played a major role in shaping the golden era of Hong Kong film. Before co-founding Film Workshop with Tsui Hark, whom she was also married to for a time, Shi had already cemented her place in the industry as a major … Continue reading →

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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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