It’s been almost 20 years since Steven Seagal (Cartels) and DMX (Romeo Must Die) joined forces in 2001’s Exit Wounds, but we’ll soon be seeing the pair re-unite for Beyond the Law, an upcoming action-thriller directed by James Cullen Bressack (Deadly Reunion) that also co-stars Johnny Messner (Kill ’em All). Here’s the official plot: Beyond the Law is about one man’s quest for justice in a corrupt city. When a former detective learns … Continue reading →

When it comes to movies about “sports and gambling”, we tend to see the same list of films mentioned. Typical ones like The Hustler (1961), The Color of Money (1986), Eight Me Out (1988), Let it Ride (1989), Diggstown (1992), Hardball (2001) and Two for the Money (2005) – but if there’s one movie that’s considered an unappreciated gem within the most realistic movies of gambling, it has to be Bookies, a 2oo3 thriller directed by Mark Illsley (Happy, Texas). Bookies centers on … Continue reading →

Ding Sheng – the acclaimed director/writer of Little Big Soldier, Police Story 2013, Railroad Tigers, Saving Mr. Wu and A Better Tomorrow 2018 – is putting final touches on his latest thriller, S.W.A.T. (Special Weapons and Tactics). The story of S.W.A.T. centers on the Chinese Special Police Unit, from their hard training to their first mission. The film stars Jerry Jia (Once Upon a Time in the Northeast), Jin Chen (Million Dollar Crocodile), Ling Xiaosu (Painted Skin TV … Continue reading →

We know there are some Eric Roberts (Maximum Impact) and Martin Kove (Cobra Kai) fanatics out there – plus, it is the holiday season – so we couldn’t help but spread the word about A Karate Christmas Miracle, a martial arts movie “with a message” (you know, The Martial Arts Kid-type shit). A boy (Mario Del Vecchio) believes that if he earns a black belt by Christmas Day his father, … Continue reading →

Are you putting some of the top casinos in the U.S. on your road trip agenda? Feel like gambling with the greats? Here are the seven best in America. Planning a trip to a casino this year? You’re not alone. More than 50 million people visit casinos in the US each year. If a trip to a casino for a little gambling is in your future, surely you’ll want to … Continue reading →

Looks like Wu Jing’s The Climbers has some stiff competition: Wings Over Everest, an upcoming crime thriller set amid the snows of Everest. The film stars Koji Yakusho (The World of Kanako) and Zhang Jingchu (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation). When a plane carrying important documents crashes in the Death Zone of Mount Everest, two men claiming to work for India’s research and analysis department offer a large sum of money … Continue reading →

Fans of the Bad Boys franchise, rejoice! Directing duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (the pair responsible for the Dutch-language cult action flick, Gangsta) are prepping Sony’s Bad Boys for Life (aka Bad Boys 3) for a January 7th, 2020 release. Bad Boys for Life is written by Joe Carnahan (Smokin’ Aces) and Chris Bremner (Sick Day), with story input by Peter Craig (Blood Father). Jerry Bruckheimer (Top Gun), who … Continue reading →

Despite backlash and lukewarm domestic box office returns, 2015’s Terminator Genisys performed well in international markets. In fact, here’s a tidbit you probably weren’t aware of: Terminator Genisys is the second-highest grossing film of the entire franchise (behind only T2: Judgment Day) on a global scale. With that said, it’s no wonder that Terminator: Dark Fate (aka Terminator 6) is upon us. For this one, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Terminator Salvation and Terminator Genisys are ignored, … Continue reading →

Many celebrities have participated in Strictly since its inception in 2004. A very good percentage of this lot had great experiences on the show and thereafter had greater successes whether by returning to what they used to do or by taking a new career path in dancing. However, there are people who regretted participating in the show. Fiona Philips recently revealed her regret at taking part in Strictly. Her reasons … Continue reading →