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Dal on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyI went in expecting to love Tornado but left the cinema really disappointed!…
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWould definitely be interesting to see Bren Foster in a HK flick. They'd get…
Steve Marger on Martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock teams up with Tim Scanlon for SRS Cinema’s Blu-ray for ‘Ryan Carson’You don't know the budget and/or the time constraints that came with this mov…
Anonymous on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimEverything is inspired by things that came before. Hong Kong cinema itself wa…
Joly on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewJe découvre pour la première fois Bren Foster dans son premier film Life Afte…
Walter on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upI also forgot Iko Uwais.
Andy Wozniak on ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long titleThat's up to Jet Li, not for you to decided.
squeesh on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimUh, seriously? The John Wick films were literally inspired by Hong Kong kung…
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQuizás quieras esperar a que realmente la hagan primero. 😄
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upNo Don "The Dragon" Wilson? List rejected. =)
Daniel Justo Borras on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQueria saber cuando se estrena la pelicula en Argentina ?
Walter on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upHere's a giant list of martial arts actors who could in theory join this hypo…
Kenn Williams on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!Uwe is a helleuva action director. The Rampage trilogy , Assualt on Wall Stre…
dakuan on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in Julyfrom what i recall, there's very little action in the movie, it's just a regu…
Andrew Hernandez on Contour (2006) ReviewI purchased the original DVD from HK Flix way back when. I think it goes for…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Zero interest if I can't watch the full movie including "Extended and Uncenso…
Typo on 16 bit martial arts mayhem comes to life! Lionsgate’s live action ‘Streets of Rage’ lands director and new writersI'll pass.
Andrew Hernandez on Watch a clip from ‘Beast’ starring Daniel MacPherson, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and martial arts star Bren FosterBeast was a pretty good film. Daniel MacPherson Didn’t have any previous mart…
Andrew Hernandez on Reck It, Scott! Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and Mark Strange make a mess in the New Trailer for ‘Reckless’A US distributor finally picked this up after the stupid UK exclusive streami…
JJ Bona on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Even with the "Extended and Uncensored Footage"? If not, I'm sure Arrow is al…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Not the full version, even if image quality would be partially "really not go…
JJ Bona on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!There are, but many of them lack that all-out, anti-establishment, no-holds-b…
RAM on Shaw Brothers Classics Vol 8 | Blu-ray (Shout)Well, the answer is due to licencing, so your still where we were with region…
knoll on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!So because he became famous by being shit, we're now supposed to defend him b…
Matias Lorieri 羅意琛 on I Love Maria | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout!)I wonder whether this version includes the scenes shown in the trailer but mi…
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Chinese Boxer | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: November 9, 2021 On November 9, 2021, 88 Films is taking its first venture into Region A with the Blu-ray for The Chinese Boxer (aka Hamme of God), a 1970 martial arts film directed by and starring Jimmy Wang Yu (The One-Armed Swordsman) with Lo Lieh (Black Belt Karate) co-starring. Read the official details below: From the golden age of kung fu movies, the legendary Shaw Brothers bring you an … Continue reading
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What Defines Book-to-Film Adaptations’ Success or Failure?
The cinematic adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ “The Hunger Games” topped the box office when it debuted in the spring of 2012, grossing more than $155 million in its first three days in cinemas. With novels, how the reader envisions events is totally reliant on the writer’s descriptive abilities. As a result, when descriptions are adapted from the novel to the big screen, the way these descriptions are converted into real … Continue reading
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Fatal Raid | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: August 24, 2021 On August 24th, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Jacky Lee’s The Fatal Raid (aka Special Female Force 2: The Fatal Raid), the sequel to the 2016 flick, Special Female Force (read our review), which itself was a remake of the Jackie Chan-produced 1986 Golden Harvest classic, The Inspector Wears Skirts. In The Fatal Raid (read our review), two elite police teams head up a secret operation following … Continue reading
Sword of Desperation | Blu-ray (Animeigo)
RELEASE DATE: December 14, 2021 On December 14, 2021, Animeigo is releasing the Blu-ray for Sword of Desperation, a 2010 samurai actioner directed by Hideyuki Hirayama (School Ghost Stories) and written by Shuhei Fujisawa, author of the Oscar-nominated The Twilight Samurai. In order to save his fief, an expert swordsman publicly assassinates his lord’s favorite concubine. Instead of being beheaded, he is sentenced to solitary confinement for one year, then ordered … Continue reading
Top 3 Iconic Roulette Scenes on the Silver Screen
If you’re in the mood for excitement, glamour, and fun, check out the top 3 movies that feature the iconic game of roulette! Read on to find out more! Continue reading
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X-Cross | Blu-ray (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: September 28, 2021 On September 28, 2021, Media Blasters is releasing a New Blu-ray (4K remastered) for X-Cross (aka XX), from Battle Royale 2 and Yo Yo Girl Cop director Fukasaku Kenta. Based on the novel by Joko Noboyuki, this over-the-top slasher stars Matsushita Nao (Sand’s Chronicle), pop idol Suzuki Ami (Ouran High School Host Club) and Ikeuchi Hiroyuki (Space Travelers). Shiyori is a young lady trying to mend … Continue reading
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Who is a better gambler in the casino: a man or a woman?
All people by nature crave for a thrill, and many people cannot even stop their gambling at the right time. Looking deeper, we can find out that men are more frequent visitors to gambling establishments. According to statistics, it is true that there are more males registered on betting sites, but this does not mean that women do not play roulette or spin the reels in slots, and there are … Continue reading
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Black Belt | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)
RELEASE DATE: September 28, 2021 On September 28, 2021, Media Blasters is releasing the Blu-ray for Shunichi Nagasaki’s Black Belt (aka Kuro-Obi). This 2007 Japanese martial arts film (read our review) stars Akihito Yagi (High-Kick Girl!), Tatsuya Naka (Karate Girl) and Yuji Suzuki (Godzilla: Final Wars). For the first time, it will be presented from a new 4K scan. If you ever decide to check this movie out, try not to … Continue reading
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3 Best CBD Cookies Recipes You’ll Love
The benefits of edibles are almost the same as with any other CBD product, except for one obvious difference – they taste good! All kinds of snacks, treats, candies, and cookies infused with cannabidiol enable you to harness this all-natural plant-based remedy. Suppose you’re not a fan of commercial hemp products claiming a certain CBD amount in them. In that case, you’ll be happy to know that homemade CBD treats … Continue reading
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Bao Tran’s ‘The Paper Tigers’ is now on Netflix
The Paper Tigers (read our review), an independent kung fu/comedy from writer/director Tran Quoc Bao (The Challenger), featuring fight choreography by Ken Quitugua (Unlucky Stars), is now streaming on Netflix! Our very own Paul Bramhall says: “The Paper Tigers is a resounding success in proving that a small budget is no obstacle when you have the right talent both in front and behind the camera. With his first full length feature … Continue reading
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How Does Full Spectrum CBD Aid Your Health?
Naturally, everyone wants to enjoy good health for as long as possible, and there are various ways in which we try to achieve this. There are lots of things that can have an impact on your health, and this includes your lifestyle and habits. Things such as your ability to get proper sleep, your mental wellbeing, and your ability to relax can all have an effect on your physical health, … Continue reading
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Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH! for the month of August
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Release line up for the month of August, which includes a New film added to Hi-YAH! every Friday! Read on for the full list! August 6 | Crazy Fist (Hi-YAH! Original) – After an opponent dies mid-match, a prominent MMA champion swore never to fight again, instead retiring to run his family’s international business. However, when … Continue reading
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Eureka announces New Blu-ray for Ringo Lam’s 1997 crime classic ‘Full Alert’ starring Lau Ching-Wan and Francis Ng
On October 18, 2021, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Ringo Lam’s 1997 Hong Kong action classic, Full Alert (read our review), starring Lau Ching-Wan (A Hero Never Dies) and Francis Ng Chun-yu (The Mission). Read the full details below: A late career highlight from Ringo Lam, an action-packed tale of cops and robbers presented in the director’s inimitable style. Perfectionist, workaholic Inspector Pao (Lau Ching-wan, Shock Wave … Continue reading
How To Use Delta 8 Thc Tinctures
Delta 8 THC tinctures are a more potent form of cannabis that can be used to treat chronic pain, muscle spasms, and seizures. The ability to use it as an alternative for prescription medications is one of the reasons why people love Delta 8 THC tinctures. However, before you start using this product, it’s essential to know how to do so correctly. For our first tip on using delta 8 … Continue reading
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