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Scott Robinson on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-raymike leeder doesn't do commentaries anymore, so thats a win win! I do not min…
SB on ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’ star shines bright! Watch the Trailers for the ‘Wicked Priest’ collection arriving on Blu-ray in SeptemberMissing the spin off film, Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder? I could have sworn I…
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soldozer on Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai return for Round 2! ‘The Shadow’s Edge II’ to begin filming in OctoberI liked the first movie until I hated it for being too overstuffed and that t…
Throwdown on The Bodyguard (2024) ReviewGreat review, as ever, and really glad you're shining a light on these underr…
Andrew Hernandez on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73He will be missed. It was awesome to watch almost any action film, and he’d a…
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dakuan on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’fun flick, tho.
dakuan on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’i watched it yesterday. it is a horror comedy, but no martial arts whatsoever…
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squeesh on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upSome good choices for villains (or heroes) in The Furious sequel would be: Ma…
American Ninja Man on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayAbout freakin time!
Ningen on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73The Luke Cage guy paid tribute to him. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcbK2ZExau…
Debra Goodman on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73James Lew was a very influential person in my life. I first discovered him wh…
KayKay on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWell almost 4 decades ago, there was this little movie about a cop who fights…
dakuan on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upwell, for Sha Po Lang 2 they had cast and plot completely unrelated to the fi…
Ron on Anybody seen Richie? Okay, wrong movie. But Steven Seagal’s ‘Above the Law’ is coming to 4K Ultra HD this NovemberNoice. Happy Arrow/Toy Robot are releasing Warner Bros action classics. I'm c…
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CJ on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayFrank Djeng talks too fast, and with his accent I find him very hard to liste…
Ningen on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-raySince someone heard me, now we need the uncut Shaolin Soccer, the uncut Hero,…
Rod on The Fall of Ako Castle | Blu-ray (Eureka)Is this blu-ray available to purchase anywhere in the U.S. in Region A, Regio…
Phil Chan on FURIOUS director Kenji Tanigaki returns to work on Soi Cheang Pou Soi’s ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequelRaymond Lam said that filming for the sequel has been officially completed (c…
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Knockabout | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: April 25, 2022 On April 25, 2022, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for the 1979 Sammo Hung kung fu classic, Knockabout. The film stars Yuen Biao (Circus Kids), Lau Kar Wing (Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog), Sammo Hung (God of War) and Leung Kar Yan (The Victim). Official details: Another fast and furious kung fu comedy classic directed by Sammo Hung (The Millionaires’ Express), Knockabout features a cast of … Continue reading
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Significant Differences Between Online and Offline Casinos
Gambling has been a significant aspect of human culture since the dawn of time when people gamble on different activities. For many years up to date, the face of gambling has drastically changed with people investing in the industry through casinos. Modern ages have seen the birth of gambling houses known as casinos, where people go to enjoy the practice of gambling. Casinos have the best features of gambling games … Continue reading
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New Trailer for ‘New Kung Fu Cult Master’ starring Donnie Yen, Louis Koo, Raymond Lam, Alex Fong and Jade Leung
A remake/reboot/sequel of director Wong Jing’s 1993 Jet Li film, Kung Fu Cult Master, appropriately titled New Kung Fu Cult Master 1, will soon see the light of day from Wing Jing himself, and his frequent collaborator, co-director Keung Kwok Man (the upcoming Queen of Triads 2). The upcoming film stars Raymond Lam (P Storm), Janice Man (Nessun Dorma), Sabrina Qiu (Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch), Alex Fong (Double … Continue reading
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Seobok: Project Clone | Bu-ray | Well Go USA
RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2022 On February 15, 2022, Well Go USA will be releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Seobok: Project Clone (read our review), a 2021 South Korean thriller from director Lee Yong-Joo (Possessed). Read the official details below: Min Gi-heon is an ex-agent of the intelligence agency, and Seo Bok is the first human clone created through stem cell cloning and genetic engineering. He possesses the secret for … Continue reading
‘The Raid’ star Iko Uwais returns in the Trailer for the Netflix’ movie sequel to ‘Wu Assassins’ titled ‘Fistful of Vengeance’
Ever rising action star Iko Uwais (The Raid, The Raid 2, Headshot, Beyond Skyline) will be returning to Netflix with Fistful of Vengeance, a movie “sequel” to 2019’s Wu Assassins, a 10-episode martial arts sci-fi crime drama that’s currently streaming on Netflix. Wu Assassins revolved around a warrior chosen as the latest and last Wu Assassin, who must search for the powers of an ancient triad and restore balance in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Now, the official … Continue reading
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Adapted by Alan Canvan: A Conversation with ‘Game of Death Redux’ Filmmaker
The following is a conversation with indie filmmaker, Alan Canvan. He’s a cinema enthusiast and a quote/unquote “Bruce Lee Historian” (more on that later) who has a different – and very controversial – thought process when it comes to his opinions on Bruce Lee and his films, which was one of the reasons I approached him for this interview. Alan has hosted a few events, including Bamboo, Nunchucks & Dirty Footprints: … Continue reading
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First Time Smoking Cannabis: What to Know and Expect
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 2.5% of the world’s population or 147 million people enjoy smoking weed. Around 94 million people in the United States have admitted to using marijuana products at least once. This is why domestic marijuana production grew tenfold over the last two decades, from 1,000 to 10,000 tons. If you have never smoked weed and want to experience the positive health benefits, it is … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Undercover Punch and Gun | Blu-ray | Only $6.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Well Go USA’s Undercover Punch and Gun (read our review). Philip Ng (The Trough), Vanness Wu (Dragon Blade), Andy On (True Legend) and Jiang Luxia (Operation Red Sea) join forces for Undercover Punch and Gun (aka Undercover vs. Undercover), the directorial debut of filmmakers Frankie Tam and Philip Lui, writers of Gallants and Wild City, respectively. An undercover cop’s daring plan to infiltrate a notorious drug ring … Continue reading
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What You Should Expect When Working With a Mesothelioma Lawyer
Life can be really stressful at times. Despite taking care of everything, there are times when you get an illness or disorder that is not in your control. Mesothelioma is one such problem that arises when you are exposed to Asbestos. This usually happens when you are working at a location where others are working with asbestos. Mesothelioma is malignant cancer that happens in the covering of your tissues. This … Continue reading
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New Poster for the Wu Jing war epic sequel to ‘The Battle at Lake Changjin’ (aka ‘Watergate Bridge’)
Martial arts star Wu Jing (Wolf Warrior 2, Call of Heroes, SPL 2) will return in the high-profile sequel The Battle at Lake Changjin 2 (aka Watergate Bridge). Also returning are Jackson Yee (Pound of Flesh), Zhang Hanyu (Operation Mekong), Huang Xuan (Extraordinary Mission), Zhu Yawen (The Captain), Duan Yihong (Extraordinary Mission) and Hu Jun (Shadow). As with the first film, the sequel will act as a joint project by acclaimed directors Tsui … Continue reading
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Good Guys Wear Black | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: August 29, 2022 Get ready for 88 Films’ Blu-ray (Region B) release for Chuck Norris’ Good Guys Wear Black, a 1978 thriller directed by Ted Post (Hang ‘Em High, Magnum Force). In Good Guys Wear Black, an ex-US Army commando (Chuck Norris) must find the reason why his comrades from his unit are being systematically murdered before he is next. The film also stars Anne Archer (Fatal Attraction), James … Continue reading
Wheel of Fortune: A Look Back at Pachinko in Film
When looking at the vast cultural contributions gifted to the world by Japan, a few immediate associations might spring to mind. One might think of the bright lights and cutting-edge fashion served up by the buzzing Tokyo districts of Shinjuku, Harajuku, and Akihabara. Others might think of the sumptuous animations of Studio Ghibli. For many of us, our experience with Japanese film immediately brings to mind the neon glow of … Continue reading
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Human Lanterns | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: June 7, 2022 On June 7, 2022, 88 Films will be releasing Sun Chung’s 1982 horror/kung fu film, Human Lanterns (aka Human Skin Lanterns). A UK (Region B) version of the film will also be available around the same date. Long before Anthony Wong was serving human Chinese “pork” buns in Untold Story (1993), Lo Lieh was kidnapping woman and making beautiful Chinese lanterns out of their freshly peeled human … Continue reading
Hard Hit | Blu-ray (MPI)
RELEASE DATE: February 22, 2022 On February 22, 2022, MPI Home Video is releasing the Blu-ray for Kim Chang-Ju’s Hard Hit, a 2021 thriller starring Jo Woo-Jin (Rampant), Lee Jae-In (Svaha: The Sixth Finger), Jin Kyung (Beasts Clawing at Straws), Kim Ji-Ho (Steel Rain), Jun Suk-Ho (Miss Baek) and Ji Chang-Wook (Fabricated City). Official details: VIP Bank Manager Sung-Gyu drives his daughter and son to school one morning. Along the … Continue reading
Odd Couple | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: March 21, 2022 On March 21, 2022, Eureka is releasing the Limited Edition Blu-ray (Region B) for the 1979 kung fu classic, Odd Couple, starring Sammo Hung (Eastern Condors), Lau Kar-wing (also directing) and Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar-yan (The Victim). Official details: Two ageing masters of the spear and sword engage in an epic mountaintop battle every ten years, but the outcome invariably ends in a draw. Realising that … Continue reading


























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