Author Archives: JJ Bona

Deal on Fire! Double Impact | Blu-ray | Only $9.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Collector’s Edition Blu-ray for Sheldon Lettich’s Double Impact (read our review), starring Jean-Claude Van Damme (Black Water, The Bouncer) and Bolo Yeung (Diamond Cartel, Clones of Bruce Lee). Van Damme plays a dual role as Alex and Chad, twins separated at the death of their parents. Chad is raised by a family retainer in Paris, Alex becomes a petty crook in Hong Kong. Together, they join forced to … Continue reading

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New Teaser poster for Sammo Hung’s ‘Medal of the Dawn’

2020 is already looking great with Yuen Biao returning in front of the camera for Heroes Return and Sammo Hung sitting back in the director’s chair with The Medal of the Dawn (via Alejandro Torres), an upcoming action film starring Janice Man (The Brink), Ashton Chen Xiaolong (Shaolin Popey), Nick Cheung (The Trough) and Oho Ou (The Captain). Not much is known of the plot, but if its preliminary poster and press conference … Continue reading

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Why San Diego Is a Paradise for Today’s Gig Worker

Imagine a world where you didn’t have a boss breathing down your neck. A world where toxic coworkers don’t exist. This is the gig economy, and you could be a part of it. One of the biggest perks about gig careers is that you can work from almost anywhere in the world. Thus, it’s no surprise that picture-perfect San Diego is one of the hottest destinations for gig workers. You … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Nemesis: Collector’s Edition | Blu-ray | Only $9.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Albert Pyun’s Nemesis: 2-Disc Collector’s Edition, starring French World Kickboxing Champion Olivier Gruner (Showdown in Manila). Los Angeles, 2027. Troubled cyborg cop Alex (Gruner) is ordered by police commissioner Farnsworth (Tim Thomerson, Near Dark) to apprehend his former partner and lover Jared (Marjorie Monaghan, Regarding Henry), accused of smuggling data to information terrorists plotting to kill government officials. Systems cowboys, bio enhanced gangsters … Continue reading

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Jackie Chan’s ‘The Knight of Shadows’ gets a New U.S. Trailer

Now available on Blu-ray & DVD from Well Go USA is Vash’s The Knight of Shadows Between Yin and Yang, an action-fantasy starring Jackie Chan (The Foreigner, Bleeding Steel). The film follows a demon hunter (Chan), who is asked to investigate the disappearances of young girls from a small village. When he discovers evil forces are responsible, he sets out to save humanity by way of hidden worlds and colorful dimensions. Knight of Shadows co-stars … Continue reading

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The Trigonal: Fight for Justice | Blu-ray & DVD (Gravitas Ventures)

RELEASE DATE: January 24, 2020 On January 24, 2020, Gravitas Ventures is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Vincent Soberano’s The Trigonal: Fight for Justice (aka The Trigonal). Jacob Casa is torn between his love of MMA fighting and his promise to retire. When he starts to considering taking an underground fight, his wife and unborn baby become collateral in a ruthless drug lord’s lunatic ambitions. Jacob finds himself pushed beyond the … Continue reading

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10 Coursework Tips and Hacks for Asian Students

Image 1: source Asian students are seen as pretty successful in American, Australian, Canadian, and UK universities. There’s a stereotype going around: if you’re Asian, you’ve gotta be smart. The truth is: you struggle just like any other student. The culture shock is a real thing. You just came to a foreign country, and you got into a completely unfamiliar educational system. It may be more flexible than the education … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Mortal Kombat Collection | Blu-ray | Only $12.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for the Mortal Kombat 3-Disc Collection. This set includes 1995’s Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 2: Annihilation and 2011’s Mortal Kombat: Legacy. Combined, the three films star Christopher Lambert (Kickboxer: Retaliation), Robin Shou (City War), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Diamond Cartel), Keith Cooke (The King of the Kickboxers), Talisa Soto (Licence to Kill), James Remar (48 Hrs), Casper Van Dien (Showdown in Manila), Darren Shahlavi (Kickboxer: Vengeance), … Continue reading

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The 5 Best Fighting Games Available for Consoles

Are you fond of fighting games? Whether you are looking to jump into the world of fighting games, through an educational, rewarding and fun experience, or to settle your differences with your friends through video games, we got you covered. In this article, we have mentioned the best 5 fighting games with free game download options. All of them offer a complete fighting experience, each of which is popular on … Continue reading

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The Devil | Blu-ray (Massacre Video)

RELEASE DATE: February 10, 2020 On February 10th, 2020, U.S.-based label Massacre Video is releasing Chang Jen-Chieh’s 1981 cult favorite The Devil to Blu-ray. For the first time, this horror classic will be presented with a New, Fully Uncut 4K Restoration with uncompressed Mandarin PCM Audio (with Englis Subtitles). In The Devil (aka Devil’s Express), a hideously ugly witch casts spells on her victims which turns their insides into snakes and worms. The film … Continue reading

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Fun Team Building Problem Solving Activities

From The Medici Effect to increased productivity and decreasing burnout, there are dozens of science-backed reasons why every office needs to take team building seriously. And problem-solving skills aren’t just an essential skill for the people behind successful businesses, it’s a key characteristic in people with successful lives in general. But how can you foster more “togetherness” through team building problem solving activities in the workplace without making everyone cringe … Continue reading

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Kill or Be Killed | Blu-ray (Dark Force Entertainment)

RELEASE DATE: April 28, 2020 On April 28th, 2020, Dark Force Entertainment will release the Blu-ray for the 1976 James Ryan actioner Kill or Be Killed (aka Karate Killer), a martial arts cult classic directed by the late South African cult favorite, Ivan Hall (Funeral for an Assassin). Presented in a Brand New HD master from only surviving 16mm print. Two former ranking figures of the Axis powers schedule a deadly martial arts … Continue reading

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First Love | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: February 11, 2020 Takashi Miike (Blade of the Immortal, As the Gods Will), one of today’s most prolific filmmakers, re-teams with Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas (13 Assassins, The Last Emperor) for the Japanese/UK collaboration First Love (read our review), which hits Blu-ray & DVD on February 11th, 2020. Set over one night in Tokyo, the film will follow Leo, a young boxer down on his luck as he meets his … Continue reading

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How to Set Up Payroll: A Guide for Small Businesses

Employee records are a crucial aspect of running a successful business. Financial documents are one such set of documents you’ll need to create and track. So, it comes as no surprise that you should learn how to set up payroll. Doing payroll in-house gives your business control over its documents. It ensures all paperwork is accounted for, saves money, and other benefits we’ll get into. What does the process involve … Continue reading

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The Loners + Dragon vs. Needles of Death | Blu-ray (Dark Force)

RELEASE DATE: March 17, 2020 On March 17th, 2020, Dark Force Entertainment will release the 2-Feature Blu-ray for 1972’s The Loners and 1976’s Dragon vs. Needles of Death. The Loners: On his motorcycle Stein (Dean Stockwell), a half-blood Indian, tries to stay out of the hands of the police, who are chasing him for accidentally killing a cop. Together with his friend Alan (Todd Susman) and a beautiful but desperate girl … Continue reading

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