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Daisy Ridley is no ordinary window cleaner in the New Poster for the Die Hard-esque ‘Cleaner’ also starring Clive Owen

On February 21, 2025, Quiver Distribution will be releasing Cleaner, the latest action thriller from director Martin Campbell (The Foreigner, Edge of Darkness, Casino Royale). the upcoming film stars Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi) and Clive Owen (Children of Men, Shoot ‘Em Up). Cleaner is set in present-day London. A group of radical activists, led by Owen, take over an energy company’s annual … Continue reading

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Scott Adkins, Mark Dacascos and Alain Moussi collide in Dimitri Logothetis’ ‘Kickboxer: Armageddon’

"Kickboxer: Retaliation" Japanese Blu-ray Cover

Dimitri Logothetis, director of 2018’s Kickboxer: Retaliation, as well as co-director for 2016’s Kickboxer: Vengeance, will soon begin Kickboxer: Armageddon, the upcoming third entry of the rebooted Kickboxer franchise. Martial arts star Alain Moussi (Kill Order, Street Fighter: Resurrection) will reprise his role as Kurt Sloane from Kickboxer: Vengeance and Kickboxer: Retaliation. In Kickboxer: Armageddon, Moussi is being joined by fellow martial arts stars Scott Adkins (John Wick 4, Ip Man 4, … Continue reading

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Just Beat it! ‘Outrage’ star Takeshi Kitano returns for more ultra-violence in the New Trailer for ‘Broken Rage’

The legendary, multi-talented Japanese celebrity Takeshi Kitano (Outrage Coda, Battle Royale, Hana-Bi) is heading back to bloodshed with Amazon MGM Studios’ Broken Rage, an upcoming thriller he not only directs, but also stars in. The first half of Broken Rage follows a hitman, Nezumi (Kitano), fighting for his survival when he’s caught between the police and yakuza. But in the second half, the gritty crime-action thriller takes an unexpected turn, … Continue reading

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The reselling business is a boomin’! Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s action thriller ‘Cloud’ hits U.S. theaters this summer

"Cloud" Theatrical Poster

Sideshow and Janus Films have picked up all North American rights to Nikkatsu’s Cloud, an acclaimed action-thriller from director Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Creepy, Before We Vanish, Pulse). The film follows a young man named Yoshii (Masaki Suda, Gintama) who resells goods online and ends up triggering a series of mysterious events, blurring the boundaries between the online and offline worlds (via Deadline). Cloud also stars Kotone Furukawa (Secret: A Hidden Score), … Continue reading

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Slow-burning Hong Kong thriller ‘Love Unto Waste’ starring Chow Yun-Fat and Tony Leung on Blu-ray next week

Love Unto Waste | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On January 20, 2025, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for for Love Unto Waste, a 1986 film directed by Stanley Kwan (Centre Stage) that stars Tony Leung Chiu-Wai (My Heart is that Eternal Rose), Chow Yun-Fat (The Head Hunter), Elaine Jin (Beijing Love Story) and Irene Wan Pik-Ha (Bloody Brotherhood). In this 1986 masterpiece by acclaimed director Stanley Kwan, Love Unto Waste is a moody blend of … Continue reading

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Vengeance of a Snow Girl | Blu-ray (Imprint Films)

On March 26, 2025, Australian label Imprint Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Vengeance of a Snow Girl, a 1971 classic Shaw Brothers film from director Lo Wei (The Big Boss). Lo Wei joined Shaw Brothers in 1965, and helmed more than a dozen movies for the studio. This, however, was his very last Shaw

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The Snake Prince | Blu-ray (Imprint Films)

RELEASE DATE: March 26, 2025 On March 26, 2025, Australian label Imprint Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Snake Prince, a 1976 classic Shaw Brothers film from director Lo Chen (Revenge of the Shaolin Master). Versatile director Lo Chen and majestic star Ti Lung

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The Monkey Goes West | Blu-ray (Imprint)

RELEASE DATE: March 26, 2025 On March 26, 2025, Australian label Imprint Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Monkey Goes West, a 1966 classic Shaw Brothers film from director Ho Meng Hua (Vengeance is A Golden Blade). In the vast body of Chinese literature, there is no novel more famous than Journey To The West, and its familiar characters – from the rambunctious

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Chungking Express | 4K Ultra HD (Criterion)

Chungking Express | 4K Ultra HD (Criterion)

RELEASE DATE: April 15, 2025 On April 15, 2025, Criterion is releasing a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Chungking Express, Wong Kar-wai’s seminal 1994 Hong Kong cinema classic! The whiplash, double-pronged Chungking Express is one of the defining works of 1990s cinema and the film that made Wong Kar-wai an instant icon. Two heartsick Hong Kong cops (Takeshi Kaneshiro and Tony Leung Chiu Wai), both jilted by ex-lovers, cross … Continue reading

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Looking for love? New Featurette for Ke Huy Quan’s actioner ‘Love Hurts’ from ‘John Wick’ producer David Leitch

Ke Huy Quan – best known for his child roles in 1984’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, 1985’s The Goonies and perhaps less so for wiping the floor with Bolo in 1991’s Breathing Fire – is making a hard-hitting comeback with an upcoming actioner, titled Love Hurts (previously known as titled With Love) A Hollywood action lead for Quan should come as no surprise, given his critically acclaimed comeback … Continue reading

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The Role of Mythology in Martial Arts Cinema

Cinemas made about martial arts are shrouded in mystery and mythology. The finest actors from all over the globe get involved with martial arts movies to express themselves in unimaginable ways. Animals, mythical beings, and forbidden techniques are the key concepts that are discussed in martial arts cinema. These concepts are passed down from generation to generation in order to safeguard rich traditions of fighting styles. Action heroes in international … Continue reading

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How to Game and Manage Your Time

Photo by Pixabay Gaming is definitely an exciting way for you to unwind. It can also be a way for you to challenge yourself and connect with your friends. However, you need proper time management or gaming can lead to some very unproductive habits if you’re not careful. Take a look at some strategies to balance your gaming with all your responsibilities so that you can stay efficient and enjoy … Continue reading

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‘Hard Boiled’, ‘The Killer’, ‘A Better Tomorrow’ and many more Golden Princess titles arriving on Blu-ray from Shout!

Great news for Hong Kong cinema fans! Shout! has acquired worldwide rights (excluding select Asian territories) to the Golden Princess movie library, which consists of 156 Hong Kong cinema classics, many of which have been MIA from

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Panda Plan | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: February 18, 2025 On February 18, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing Panda Plan on Digital, Blu-ray & DVD. This action-comedy is the latest from martial arts superstar Jackie Chan (Hidden Strike, Ride On). The film – directed by Zhang Luan (Song of Youth, Give Me Five) – centers on a rare baby panda with a dark circle around just one eye, who becomes a worldwide sensation when he’s born … Continue reading

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Ugetsu | 4K Ultra HD (Criterion)

Ugetsu | 4K Ultra HD (Criterion)

RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2025 On April 1, 2025, Criterion is releasing a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Ugetsu, a 1953 classic of Japanese cinema from director Kenji Mizoguchi (The Story of the Last Chrysanthemums, The Life of Oharu). By the time he made Ugetsu, Kenji Mizoguchi was already an elder statesman of Japanese cinema, fiercely revered by Akira Kurosawa and other directors of a younger generation. And with this … Continue reading

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