Author Archives: JJ Bona

Watch Now: New short ‘Heart of the Dragon’ explores Bruce Lee’s best friend and senior-most student Taky Kimura

Taky Kimura's "Regards from Bruce Lee”

Don’t miss the new 8-minute film, Taky Kimura: The Heart of the Dragon, which follows the relationship between Taky Kimura, who was Bruce Lee’s best friend and senior most student. The short features original footage of the Lee Jun Fan Gung Institute, which Kimura and Lee started together. Taky Kimura: The Heart of the Dragon is produced by Indie Genius Media’s Jamil Suleman and Aaron Jacob. “When I met Taky, … Continue reading

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First look at Wong Jing and Donnie Yen’s upcoming wuxia actioner ‘The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber’

Prolific Hong Kong director Wong Jing (Chasing the Dragon, Mission Milano, City Hunter) re-teams with Donnie Yen in The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, a wuxia actioner based on the novel by famous Hong Kong writer, Louis Cha (via AFS). The film features an all-star supporting cast that includes Louis Koo (Wild City), Raymond Lam (P Storm), Janice Man (The Brink), Sabrina Qiu (Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch), Alex … Continue reading

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Eva Huang Shengyi and Carman Lee fight for mankind in Prince Wang Zi’s post-apocalyptic sci-fi actioner ‘Defiance’

"Defiance" Teaser Poster

Take cover for Defiance, an upcoming post-apocalyptic thriller from filmmaker Prince Wang Zi (Touch) and action director Allen Lan (Ip Man 2, Kung Fu Hustle). Plot details for the film are non-exsitent, but the new Teaser Posters ( 1 | 2 ) are tagged with a catchline that reads: Beyond the horizon lies the secret to a new beginning. Defiance stars Eva Huang Shengyi (Iceman, Iceman 2: The Time Traveler), Li Yixuan (The … Continue reading

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One Cut of the Dead Steelbook | DVD & Blu-ray (Image)

"One Cut of the Dead" Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: June 2, 2020 On June 2, 2020, Image Entertainment/Shudder will release the Blu-ray & DVD for One Cut of the Dead (read our review), a Japanese horror/comedy from Shinichirou Ueda (Aesop’s Game). Things go badly for a hack director and film crew shooting a low budget zombie movie in an abandoned WWII Japanese facility, when they are attacked by real zombies. This 2017 micro-budget production quickly gained cult status, almost entirely … Continue reading

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10 Unexpected Ways Can Get Inspired

There are many quotes to help you get inspired, but talk can be cheap. If you feel like you’ve hit a rut that no witty saying can pull you out of, then we’ve got some out-of-the-box tactics to help you get back on the right track. Before we get there, however, let’s think about the underlying need. Why do we need inspiration at all? Let’s take a closer look. How Inspiration Helps … Continue reading

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Danny Pang takes a ‘Break’ with Francis Ng and Simon Yam

"Bangkok Dangerous" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Let’s break ’em off something! Danny Pang Phat – one half of The Eye and The Eye 2 writing/directing duo, the Pang Brothers – is currently prepping his latest film, Break War. The film stars Francis Ng (Handsome Siblings, Full Alert), Simon Yam (The Mission, Run and Kill), Michael Tong (Unity of Heroes, Shock Wave) and Lam Suet (Invincible Dragon, Fulltime Killer). Collectively, the Pang Brothers (the other being Oxide Pang Chun) are known for … Continue reading

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7 of the Best New Casino Slots Games

You may wonder if you can trust online casino games, but the truth is that 26% of the global population gambles online. As the world moves digital, online slots games dominate the scene. These slots games are fun to play, easy to access, require hardly any skill, and playing online offers more convenience. Most online slots games also offer the choice to play for free or play for big cash prizes. … Continue reading

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‘The Assassins’ filmmaker enlists Nick Cheung to tackle inhumane biological warfare methods in WWII thriller ‘731’

"The Trough" Theatrical Poster

Filmmaker Zhao Lin-Shan – director of Chow Yun-Fat in 2012’s Three Kingdoms period thriller, The Assassins – is planning his second feature, titled 731. The film will be led by Hong Kong star Nick Cheung Ka-fai (The Trough, Integrity). 731 is named after the notorious notorious Unit 731, a top-secret Japanese division which used inhumane methods in their biological warfare research (via CGTN). Thanks to AFS, we have the film’s preliminary poster … Continue reading

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Lone Wolf McQuade | Blu-ray (Scorpion Releasing)

Lone Wolf McQuade | Blu-ray (Scorpion Releasing)

RELEASE DATE: May 19, 2020 On May 19th, 2020, Scorpion Releasing will release an all-new Blu-ray for Lone Wolf McQuade, a 1983 action film directed by Steve Carver (An Eye for an Eye), starring martial arts legend Chuck Norris (Code of Silence). For the first time ever, Lone Wolf McQuade will be presented in a Brand New 2K Remaster with supplemental features including interviews with the cast and crew. Texas ranger J.J. … Continue reading

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10 Top Attorney Lead Generation Strategies from the Pros

There are currently over 1,352,027 active attorneys working in the US. If you want your legal practice to grow, you’ll need to learn how to attract new leads. Otherwise, competitors in your area could get ahead instead. As you acquire new clients, you can establish a strong, online reputation. As more people recognize the benefits of choosing your practice, word will get around! Previous clients will then help you attract new … Continue reading

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Debt Collectors | DVD (Samuel Goldwyn)

RELEASE DATE: May 29, 2020 Action stars Scott Adkins (Ip Man 4, Avengement) and Louis Mandylor (Martial Law) are back for your money! And on May 29th, 2020, Samuel Goldwyn Films is sending these two Debt Collectors straight to your small screen by way of DVD and VOD. Debt Collectors is the follow up to 2018’s The Debt Collector (read our review) from acclaimed “action” filmmaker Jesse V. Johnson (Triple Threat), who also directed the … Continue reading

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The Main Types of Truck Accidents: A Simple Guide

When large truck accidents occur, the most common victims are the occupants in smaller vehicles. The size difference between trucks and cars can be such that trucks weigh over 30 times what a regular car might. It’s important that truck drivers and car drivers understand the dangers of the road and the rights that the law provides in case of accidents. Accident Types: Jackknife A jackknife accident occurs when the back … Continue reading

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Watch Now: Silver Harvest Films’ 80s Hong Kong throwback ‘Dragon of the Law’

If you enjoyed the recently released Tiger Cop: Toilet Paper Hero and still want more of that “80s Hong Kong action” nostalgia, then you don’t want to miss Dragon of the Law, a new action short from the independent creatives at Sydney Australia’s Silver Harvest films. Dragon of the Law is written, directed and choreographed by David Vuong, produced by Therese Chen (who also handles cinematography and screenplay adaptation) with a … Continue reading

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It’s Time to Chill Out: The Benefits of CBD for Stress Relief

Stress caused by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic is causing everything from weird dreams to high anxiety among the world’s population. The solution to this problem may lie in the marijuana plant. We’re not talking about smoking a joint, instead, you might be interested in using the extract called CBD. This chemical has been linked to lowered blood pressure and decreased anxiety. Last year, a survey showed that 14 percent of … Continue reading

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How Do You Know if You Were Sexually Assaulted and Abused as a Child?

One in ten children will be sexually assaulted before they have reached the age of 18. This means that approximately 1 in 7 girls and 1 in 25 boys will be sexually abused. This abuse can lead to lifelong trauma that may be difficult to remember and recover from. So, how do you know if you were sexually assaulted? We recommend that you continue reading to find out how some … Continue reading

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