Author Archives: JJ Bona

‘Super Bodyguard’ star and director Yue Song is as mad as Mad Max in the Trailer for ‘Iron Monkey’

"Iron Monkey" Theatrical Poster

Get your rusty gears on for Iron Monkey, the third actioner from director/martial arts star Yue Song (King of the Streets, Super Bodyguard aka Iron Protector) with a cast that includes frequent co-star Jiang Baocheng (Wrath of Vajra). In Iron Monkey, Yue Song plays the role of “Thunder”, a lone, wandering warrior (you know, sorta like Mad Max or Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star) who takes on evil organization in a … Continue reading

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Olivia Munn gets ‘Replay’ value with a female-centric ‘John Wick’ meets ‘The Raid’ type of film

"The Raid" Theatrical Poster

Actress Olivia Munn (The Predator, X-Men: Apocalypse) is continuing the trend of female-centric Raid-esque and John Wick-ish action inspired films with Reply, an upcoming movie for those wanting more Peppermint and Atomic Blonde-style movies in their lives (little do they know, these types of films in Hollywood have always been around). Read on for the film’s official details: Deftly merging the frenetic, close-quarters action of John Wick and The Raid with … Continue reading

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‘Ip Man 3’ star Max Zhang to spin-off for ‘Master Z’ sequel

Master Z: Ip Man Legacy | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Another chapter within the Ip Man “extended universe” (we hate those words) is heading your way in the form of a planned sequel to Yuen Woo Ping’s 2018 Ip Man 3 spin-off, Master Z: Ip Man Legacy. Returning from the first film is Max Zhang (The Brink, SPL II: A Time for Consequences), who’ll reprise his scene-stealing role as Cheung Tin-chi, a character who originally appeared in Ip Man 3 with Donnie Yen. As of now, there … Continue reading

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David Lam is brewing a ‘Storm’ franchise spin-off with the Julian Cheung-centric ‘OCTB’

"Organized Crime and Triad Bureau" Theatrical Poster

G-Storm, the latest in the popular Hong Kong crime franchise has yet to be released, but David Lam – director of Z Storm, S Storm, L Storm and P Storm – is already preparing a spin-off of the franchise titled OCTB (Organized Crime and Triad Bureau). According to AFS, the spin-off will center on Julian Cheung’s (Extreme Crisis) character and his adventures in the OCTB division of the Hong Kong Police Force, which is responsible for triad countermeasures. The … Continue reading

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The most Useful Tips on how to write a Good Essay

The best tips that you should follow each time you write an essay to ensure that you get the best results and get your message through to the audience. To some students, writing good essays comes naturally whereas to others, they have to practice more often for them to master the art of good writing. Mastering the art of responding to the requirements of an essay in a proficient way … Continue reading

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MVD Rewind has a ‘Split Second’ to release Rutger Hauer’s cult sci-fi thriller on Blu-ray

Split Second | Blu-ray (MVD Rewind)

On August 11, 2020, MVD Rewind will release the Blu-ray for Tony Maylam’s Split Second, a 1992 sci-fi thriller starring Rutger Hauer (The Iron Mask, Blast, The Hitcher) Kim Cattrall (Big Trouble in Little China, Sex and the City). At the time of its release, the film was marketed as “Blade Runner Meets Alien”. Read the MVD’s official details below: In the year 2008, the cops are better armed than before, but … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Redeemer | Blu-ray | Only $8.99 – Expires soon!

Redeemer | Blu-ray & DVD (MPI Entertainment)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Redeemer (read our review), starring Chilean martial arts star Marko Zaror (Savage Dog, Machete Kills) and directed by Ernesto Díaz Espinoza (Kiltro). In Redeemer, an ex-hitman (Zaror) seeks redemption for his sins by meting out violent justice to those who would prey on the innocent. Known on the streets as the Redeemer, Pardo is a vigilante desperate for redemption and earns it by offering criminals the chance … Continue reading

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt goes ‘Die Hard in a cockpit’ in Amazon’s New Trailer for hijacking thriller ‘7500’

"7500" Theatrical Poster

Joseph Gordon-Levitt (500 Days of Summer) sorta goes “Die Hard in a cockpit” in Amazon’s 7500. Okay, judging from the Trailer, he’s not as badass as John McClane, but then again, we haven’t seen the movie, so anything’s possible, right? Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Patrick Vollrath (Everything Will Be Okay), 7500 had its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival on August 9, 2019 – and soon thereafter – streaming rights were secured … Continue reading

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Malaysian martial arts film ‘Wira’ featuring ‘The Raid’ star Yayan Ruhian heads to Netflix on June 15th

"Wira" Theatrical Poster

Director Adrian Teh Kean Kok, who unleashed the 2018 military action film Paskal: The Movie, is back with Wira, which will hit Netflix on June 15, 2020 (via FCS). This Malaysian martial arts thriller stars Hairul Azreen (Operasi X, Paskal: The Movie), Henley Hii (23:59, Red Storm) and features The Raid’s Yayan Ruhian (The Raid, John Wick: Chapter 3, Beyond Skyline). A man with ex-military force background prefers to deal with problems … Continue reading

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Smokin’! 5 Tasty Smoker Recipes You Need to Try This Summer

The summer officially starts in the United States on June 20th, and that typically means barbecue. However, if you’ve never barbecued before or you’re looking for new inspiration, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of recipes you can find online! We’re here to help you out. Whether you’re looking for salty or sweet, sides, or main dishes, we have all the necessities listed below. Read on for … Continue reading

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Don’t miss the Trailer for Zhang Yimou’s gangster film ‘Under the Light’ (aka ‘Rock Solid’)

Zhang Yimou (Hero, Shadow) is hangin’ up ‘wuxia action’ for ‘gangsta action’ with Under the Light (aka Rock Solid), an upcoming thriller the director had finished shooting before the pandemic. “It’s what I’m calling ‘hardcore gangster’ — it’s very urban, with a very grave and stern realistic style, and the visuals are very unique,” Yimou told Variety. Under the Light stars Zhou Dongyu (The Taking of Tiger Mountain), Lei Jiayin (The Wandering … Continue reading

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What’s Gun Fu and How is it Impacting the Action Genre?

What’s Gun Fu and How is it Impacting the Action Genre? Modern American culture has been affected in so many ways by Kung Fu, and nothing has been more influenced than American cinema. The action genre is more alive than ever thanks to innovative directors like John Woo and their innovative visions to create more fantastical fight scenes on screen. It has even led to the creation of a term … Continue reading

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The Ultimate Countdown! The 7 Longest Lasting Battery Brands

Did you know that you can make a battery out of a potato? Maybe it’s not the longest-lasting battery, but at least you get a cool experiment! However, if you’re looking for the longest-lasting battery brand, you’ve come to the right place. There are tons of options out there when it comes to picking batteries, so why not pick the best option possible? Lots of factors contribute to the longevity … Continue reading

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Top 3 Movies for Fashion Lovers

Atomic Blonde | Blu-ray & DVD (Universal)

Fashion is something that was not meant for all to understand. Most of us just buy clothes we want to wear and have no idea of the fashion design or the story behind the clothes that we wear. However, there are fashion lovers who will tell the history of the clothes that they wear as well as the importance of various fashion trends. And for those fashion lovers we have … Continue reading

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Sweating Bullets | DVD (Mill Creek Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: June 18, 2020 On June 18, 2020, Mill Creek Entertainment will shoot off their DVD for Sweating Bullets, a 2-disc/10 movie set featuring a stack of low budget, straight-to-video thrillers – most of them from the 1990s – by cult directors Damian Lee (Moving Target) and Fred Olen Ray (Armed Response). The highlight of the collection (at least for us) is the 1995 actioner Fatal Combat (aka No Exit) … Continue reading

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