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Andrew Hernandez on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!I remember when we thought it wouldn’t get better than Criterion’s DVD back i…
Ska Martes on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!Let's hope the actual release is better than this fanmade trailer "4k remaste…
JJ Bona on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!Thanks for the heads up, Ben!
Big Ben on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!Probably should include this trailer, as it's the same trailer, but with the…
Kevin on Don Lee goes hog wild with Michael Rooker in ‘Pig Village’ from ‘The Roundup’ director Lee Sang-yongFinally got his staring role in an American movie. That one step ahead of Don…
JJ Bona on The night comes for Bob Odenkirk! New Trailer for ‘Nobody 2’ from director Timo TjahjantoOpiumKungFuCracker?
Opiumkungfusandals on The night comes for Bob Odenkirk! New Trailer for ‘Nobody 2’ from director Timo TjahjantoOh yeah baby!! In Timo we trust!! Looks like loads of fun this summer!!
Andrew Hernandez on The Old Woman with the Knife (2025) ReviewA movie about a weakened assassin who can’t engage their enemies traditionall…
Max on Do you believe in Bronsploitation? Well, you’re gonna meet ’em! Sneak peek at Mike Malloy’s upcoming documentaryLooks exciting Mike. Should generate a lot of interest. Looking forward to th…
Anthony Harris on Do you believe in Bronsploitation? Well, you’re gonna meet ’em! Sneak peek at Mike Malloy’s upcoming documentaryMalloy knows his tough guys. Consistently creating thought provoking and inte…
Paul Bramhall on Watch Jackie Chan go off on Wang in a New action-packed clip from ‘Karate Kid: Legends’Xiangyang Xu with assistance from Fabien Gorchon.
Kevin on Watch Jackie Chan go off on Wang in a New action-packed clip from ‘Karate Kid: Legends’Who the fight choreographer?
Joan on Do you believe in Bronsploitation? Well, you’re gonna meet ’em! Sneak peek at Mike Malloy’s upcoming documentaryInteresting, did not know. “Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.”
Andrew Hernandez on Is there a doctor in the house? ‘John Wick’ producers enlist Michelle Yeoh in the action thriller ‘The Surgeon’This sounds really cool, and I’d love for it to succeed. I just hope that Mic…
emma on Is there a doctor in the house? ‘John Wick’ producers enlist Michelle Yeoh in the action thriller ‘The Surgeon’Now this is the kind of casting news that really gets fans buzzing! Michelle…
emma on Deal on Fire! The Postman Strikes Back | Blu-ray | Only $18.99 – Expires soon!This is such an underrated gem that's finally getting the recognition it trul…
Dan on Watch Jackie Chan go off on Wang in a New action-packed clip from ‘Karate Kid: Legends’There's a reason that scene takes place in the dark - none of it was Jackie,…
Juan A Dilone on Who wins in a fight between Xie Miao vs Andy On? New Trailer for ‘Hunt the Wicked’ from the director of ‘Blind War’do they have a english dub at least for the movie
JJ Bona on Pop it, Tommy, pop it!!! Are Philip and Simon Rhee reuniting with Eric Roberts for a ‘Best of the Best 5’?They need to do it Leroy Nguyen-style and hit the button!
Ningen on Pop it, Tommy, pop it!!! Are Philip and Simon Rhee reuniting with Eric Roberts for a ‘Best of the Best 5’?Plus, the alleged Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle sequels.
Paul Bramhall on Pop it, Tommy, pop it!!! Are Philip and Simon Rhee reuniting with Eric Roberts for a ‘Best of the Best 5’?If we’ve learnt anything, it’s that there’s a world of difference between “go…
JJ Bona on Pop it, Tommy, pop it!!! Are Philip and Simon Rhee reuniting with Eric Roberts for a ‘Best of the Best 5’?I hope it happens too, but unfortunately, a "mention" isn't official. Still w…
Kiril Valkov on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!As far as I know Shout Factory bought the whole library of titles from the co…
chrichtonsworld on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!I own the DVD, two Blu-ray editions. Not that long ago I saw a video on youtu…
Guest777 on Pop it, Tommy, pop it!!! Are Philip and Simon Rhee reuniting with Eric Roberts for a ‘Best of the Best 5’?JJ Bona, why "nothing is official"? Over the last two years the Rhee brothers…
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‘Ip Man 3’ star Max Zhang to spin-off for ‘Master Z’ sequel
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
David Lam is brewing a ‘Storm’ franchise spin-off with the Julian Cheung-centric ‘OCTB’
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
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
MVD Rewind has a ‘Split Second’ to release Rutger Hauer’s cult sci-fi thriller on Blu-ray
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
Joseph Gordon-Levitt goes ‘Die Hard in a cockpit’ in Amazon’s New Trailer for hijacking thriller ‘7500’
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
Malaysian martial arts film ‘Wira’ featuring ‘The Raid’ star Yayan Ruhian heads to Netflix on June 15th
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
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
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
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
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
Top 3 Movies for Fashion Lovers
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
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
Chinese Hercules & Bruce’s Ninja Secret | Blu-ray (Dark Force)
RELEASE DATE: September 29, 2020 On September 29, 2020, Dark Force Entertainment is releasing the Blu-ray Drive-in Double Feature for Bolo’s Yueng’s Chinese Hercules (aka Freedom Strikes a Blow) and Bruce Le’s Bruce’s Ninja Secret (aka Bruce’s Secret Kung Fu). Made from the only known existing 35mm print with extensive scene by scene color correction, 1973’s Chinese Hercules stars Bolo Yeung (Enter Three Dragons) and Michael Chan Wai Man (The Handcuff). Also included is … Continue reading
Where to watch ESPN’s 30 for 30 Bruce Lee doc ‘Be Water’
One of the lineups of this year’s Sundance Film Festival is a new documentary about Bruce Lee titled Be Water, which will be released under ESPN’s 30 for 30 banner on Sunday, June 7th at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. Award-winning Vietnamese American filmmaker Bao Nguyen directs this profile of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, who left Hollywood in 1971 dejected, but returned to his parents’ homeland of Hong Kong and made … Continue reading
The Wild Goose Lake | Blu-ray & DVD (Film Movement)
RELEASE DATE: July 7, 2020 On July 7, 2020, Film Movement is releasing Diao Yinan’s The Wild Goose Lake t0 Blu-ray & DVD. The critically acclaimed film is director Yinan’s follow up to his 2014 thriller, Black Coal, Thin Ice. Toppling box office records in Diao’s native China, The Wild Goose Lake ‘cements his status as a master filmmaker with another ingenious crime epic. When small-time mob leader Zhou Zenong (Hu … Continue reading
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