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Deal on Fire! Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon | Blu-ray | Only $9.67 – Expires soon!

Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Tsui Hark’s Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon (read our review), the prequel to Detective Dee & the Mystery of the Phantom Flame. Young Detective Dee is the captivating tale of Dee Renjie’s (Mark Chao) beginnings in the Imperial police force. His very first case, investigating reports of a sea monster terrorizing the town, reveals a sinister conspiracy of treachery and betrayal. Young Detective Dee … Continue reading

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5 Nutritional Facts About Coffee Every Movie Enthusiast Should Know

According to the National Coffee Association, 63% of Americans drink coffee on a daily basis. So chances are, you’re a java lover too. But while you chug this hot drink every day, do you actually know what’s in your brew? Here are 5 nutritional facts about coffee you should know. 1. It Has Vitamin Bs Coffee beans are little things packed with many vitamins. For instance, they have vitamin B2, 3, and 5 … Continue reading

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Chuck Norris returns to action in the ‘Hawaii Five-0’ Finale

Looks like martial arts icon Chuck Norris (Slaughter in San Francisco) will no longer be missing in action. The Code of Silence star is heading back to the screen (in this case, the small screen) in Hawaii Five-0’s two-hour season finale, which airs Friday, April 3 at 9/8c on CBS. According to TVLine (via Mike Leeder), Norris will guest-star during the CBS drama’s two-hour series finale as Lee Phillips, a retired sergeant major … Continue reading

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TOP 10 BEST EDUCATIONAL FILMS OF USA AND ASIA

Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/architecture-building-business-cinema-436413/ If you’re looking to learn, then you can’t depend on the classroom alone to learn the lessons you need to learn in life. If you like to watch movies, then you have a wonderful opportunity to use them to learn some of the most important lessons in life. As it turns out, movies can teach us a whole lot if we watch them with an open mind. In … Continue reading

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Loser Hero | DVD (Bayview Films)

Loser Hero | DVD (Bayview Films)

RELEASE DATE: May 5, 2020 On May 5, 2020, Bayview Films is releasing the DVD for Zhang Lei’s Loser Hero, starring Andrew Lin (The Man with the Iron Fists) and Steven Dasz (Lady Bloodfight). What happens when a loser is suddenly infused with supernatural powers beyond his comprehension by a kung fu expert? He goes from being a loser to a hero in a flash! Protecting the innocent, our new … Continue reading

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Mr. Six | DVD (Bayview Films)

Mr. Six | DVD (Bayview Films)

RELEASE DATE: May 5, 2020 On May 5, 2020, Bayview Films is releasing the DVD for Mr. Six, an award-winning crime-drama from director Guan Hu (Dirt). The film stars Feng Xiaogang (Ash is Purest White), whose performance earned him Best Actor at the 52nd Golden Horse Awards. Mr. Six is a story of family, camaraderie, and nostalgia – a tribute to the old values which we used to uphold – and how different … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Call of Heroes | Blu-ray | Only $8.25 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on fire is the Blu-ray for Benny Chan’s (Shaolin) martial arts epic, Call of Heroes (formerly known as The Deadly Reclaim). This period action film (read our review) – featuring fight choreography by the legendary Sammo Hung (14 Blades, The Bodyguard) – tells the story of a pack of villagers standing up to a young warlord in the year 1914. Koo stars as Cao, the son of a powerful General … Continue reading

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Liam Neeson loses his ‘Memory’ for ‘The Foreigner’ and ‘Casino Royale’ helmer Martin Campbell

Underrated action director Martin Campbell (Casino Royale, The Foreigner) is calling Liam Neeson (Taken franchise) back into action with Memory, which will be based on the 2003 Dutch film The Memory of a Killer. Penning the film is writer/producer, who is perhaps best known for his work on Marvel’s The Punisher series. Neeson will play an expert assassin with a reputation for discreet precision who, when he refuses to complete a job … Continue reading

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Foxtrot Six | DVD (Lionsgate)

Foxtrot Six | DVD (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: April 14, 2020 On April 14, 2020, Lionsgate Home Entertainment will release the Indonesian sci-fi action thriller Foxtrot Six to DVD – at this time, there is no indication if the film will also get a Blu-ray release. In the near future, the economy has turned upside down and the world is becoming a dystopia. An ex-marine, Angga, rebels against the government and forms “Foxtrot Six,” a squad … Continue reading

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Gaming on a Macbook Pro: 5 Games You Have to Play

Macs have been notorious for not offering a large library of games compared to Windows, but things have gotten better over the years. If you own a MacBook Pro and you’re itching to play a fighting or action game, we’ve got you covered! Read on to learn all about gaming on a MacBook Pro with our top fighting and action games–no PC emulation required! 1. Skullgirls This 2D fighting game … Continue reading

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‘Maria’ director Pedring Lopez hooks up with ‘Avatar’ actor Sam Worthington for Manila-based thriller ‘CounterPlay’

Filipino filmmaker Pedring Lopez (Nilalang, Maria) will soon be working with Sam Worthington (Clash of the Titans) for a thriller titled CounterPlay. The Avatar franchise star will take on the role of a former kidnap and hostage negotiator who comes out of retirement to help get a young man accused of drug trafficking out of the Philippines and back to Australia (via SD/FCS). If you already haven’t watched Pedring Lopez’ Maria, the … Continue reading

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Chinese Good Luck Charms For 2020

Do you want to attract luck, health, wealth, and money? Feng Shui elements will help you get the positive energy you need to attract money, financial opportunities and abundance. Here’s a list of lucky charms that Chinese men and women are keeping close in the year of the rat to attract positive energy. Feng Shui Lucky Charms for 2020 Depending on your Chinese Zodiac sign, there are different lucky charms … Continue reading

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Gamera: The Complete Collection | Blu-ray (Arrow Video)

Gamera: The Complete Collection | Blu-ray (Arrow Video)

RELEASE DATE: July 28, 2020 On July 28, 2020, Arrow Video will release the 8-Disc Blu-ray set for Gamera: The Complete Collection, which will include all twelve uncut original Japanese versions of the films in high definition, with lossless Japanese and English audio 4K restorations of the critically acclaimed Heisei trilogy (Gamera the Guardian of the Universe, Gamera 2: Attack of Legion, Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris). Official details: The original … Continue reading

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Sukiyaki Western Django: Collector’s Edition | Blu-ray (MVD)

Sukiyaki Western Django: Collector's Edition | Blu-ray (MVD Marquee Collection)

RELEASE DATE: June 16, 2020 On June 16, 2020, MVD Marquee Collection will be releasing the Collector’s Edition Blu-ray & DVD for Sukiyaki Western Django (read our review), a 2007 film from director Takashi Miike (First Love, As the Gods Will). Read the official details: Famed Japanese auteur Takashi Miike, best known for cult classics Audition, Ichi the Killer and The City of Lost Souls, redefines the spaghetti Western with Sukiyaki … Continue reading

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How to Raise Quick Cash Without Breaking a Sweat

Do you need money in a pinch? Focus your energy on a solution, rather than stressing about the problem. So many ways to get quick cash exist! If you need money now, keep reading to learn how to get it! Take Out a Loan Whether your car broke down unexpectedly, you want in on a lucrative business opportunity, or you found yourself in over your head with bills, you might need … Continue reading

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