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Aesthetics of a Bullet | Blu-ray (Radiance)

On May 18, 2026, Radiance is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Aesthetics of a Bullet, a 1973 thriller from director Sadao Nakajima (The Japanese Godfather Trilogy). A yakuza gang selects a good-for-nothing street vendor to stir up trouble in enemy territory. With a flashy suit, a gun and a pocketful of money, he feels like

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Arrow Makes Yakuza Great Again! Watch the Trailer for ‘American Yakuza’ starring Viggo Mortensen and Ryo Ishibashi

Now available from Arrow is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for American Yakuza, a 1993 action-thriller directed by Frank A. Cappello (No Way Back). When Japanese filmmaking powerhouse Toei Pictures decided to expand their iconic V-Cinema line to North America, the first result was the explosively

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Embody the Way of the Warrior! Watch Film Movement’s Trailer for Kazuya Shiraishi’s samurai thriller ‘Bushido’

"Bushido" Poster

Director Kazuya Shiraishi (11 Rebels), who is perhaps best known for 2018’s The Blood of Wolves and 2019’s Sea of Revival, is back with his latest thriller, Bushido. Kakunoshin, a quiet but highly skilled samurai known for his swordsmanship and mastery of go, lives by a strict code of honor. When his honesty is used against him, his own clan frames him for theft. Stripped of his status and forced … Continue reading

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Forbidden City | 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Looks like Bruce isn’t the only dragon kicking it in Rome! Get ready for Forbidden City (aka Kung Fu in Rome), an upcoming martial arts actioner starring Yaxi Liu, who is perhaps best known as Liu Yifei’s stunt double in Disney’s Mulan. Directed by Gabriele Mainetti (They Call Me Jeeg), this Italian production also stars Enrico Borello (Supersex), Marco Giallini (Rocco), and Sabrina

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Best Kratom Capsules From Oasis Kratom—Consistent Quality Buyers Trust

Buyers often return to brands that deliver a dependable experience with every purchase, especially when product quality and presentation remain consistent over time. Oasis Kratom has built its reputation by focusing on careful capsule preparation, reliable packaging standards, and a customer-focused purchasing process that feels seamless from start to finish. Within its capsule lineup, customers frequently recognize what makes the best kratom capsules stand out — uniformity, attention to detail, … Continue reading

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The Touch | Blu-ray (Imprint)

In addition to their April line-up, which includes The Killer, Hard Boiled and Beijing Bicycle, AU Label Imprint has announced the Blu-ray for 2002’s The Touch, a martial arts film directed by Peter Pau (Zhong Kui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal) that stars Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once). A sister and brother, the last heirs of a family of acrobats, are called upon by a Buddhist monk … Continue reading

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Smash ‘n grab! Watch the New Trailer for ‘Ultimate Revenge’ starring Ray Lui, Alex Fong, Andy On and Chin Kar-lok

Writer/director Terry Ng Ka-Wai (Hybrid Storm, Crypto Storm) is back with another dose of 90’s style Hong Kong action in Ultimate Revenge. This all-star thriller is headlined by veteran Hong Kong actors Ray Lui (The Prosecutor), Alex Fong (Angel), Andy On (Hunt the Wicked), Louis Cheung (Shock Wave) and Chin Kar-lok (Golden Job). In the bustling Yau Tsim Mong district, a violent crime wave is sweeping the streets. One by … Continue reading

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Reck It, Scott! Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and Mark Strange make a mess in the New Trailer for ‘Reckless’

Martial arts star Scott Adkins (John Wick: Chapter 4, One More Shot, Ip Man 4: The Finale) goes ballistic in Reckless, an actioner that marks the full-length feature debut of director Elliott Montello. Written by Matthew Robert Kelly (Way of the Wicked) and Stu Small (Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday, Debt Collectors), Reckless revolves around a former convict on parole must outwit the police to get his share of an old … Continue reading

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Australian label Imprint finds ‘The Way Home’ on Blu-ray arriving in March

On March 25, 2026, Australian label Imprint is releasing the Blu-ray for The Way Home, a 2002 South Korean drama, written and directed by Lee Jeong-hyang and starring Kim Eul-boon and Yoo Seung-ho, was the winner of Best Film at the Grand Bell Awards. This is the story of a 7-year-old boy, Sang-woo, born and raised in the big city, and his mute grandmother, who has spent her whole life … Continue reading

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Red Beard | Blu-ray (BFI)

On May 11, 2026, BFI is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Red Beard, a 1965 classic from Akira Kurosawa (Seven Samurai, Throne of Blood) – secure your copy at Goodie Emporium today! Akira Kurosawa’s intimate, episodic epic follows the socially ambitious young doctor (Yuzo Kayama) as he arrives at a rural clinic in 19th-century Japan to

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Time for Sammo news! Well Go USA to release of ‘Kung Fu Juniors’ starring Hong Kong action icon Sammo Hung

Later this year, Well Go USA will be releasing Kung Fu Juniors, an upcoming coming-of-age martial arts film starring legendary Hong Kong action icon Sammo Hung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, Eastern Condors). Caught between his parents’ academic expectations and his grandfather’s devotion to kung fu, young Liang Ruicheng loses his confidence after a youth martial arts competition costs his family a treasured jade heirloom, sending tensions soaring. At … Continue reading

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Blazing Fist | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Blazing Fist | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

On March 31, 2026, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Blazing Fists (aka Blue Fight), a 2025 martial arts drama from acclaimed cult director Takashi Miike (Yakuza Apocalypse, The Happiness of the Katakuris). Blazing Fists is written by Shin Kibayashi (Detective School Q) and is based on MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura’s autobiography, Street Legend. Asakura also served as a producer on the film. In Blazing Fists, … Continue reading

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How Asian Cinema Inspires Gaming Narratives

Watch the teahouse scene in John Woo’s Hard Boiled. Chow Yun-fat slides across a marble floor while dual-wielding pistols. Bodies fly. Glass shatters everywhere. The whole thing unfolds in slow motion for nearly three minutes. That scene changed everything. Not just for movies, but for games too. Video game developers have been copying that exact style for thirty years now. The influence runs deeper than you might think. Platforms like … Continue reading

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Amsterdam Kill | Blu-ray (88 Films)

In April, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray for Amsterdam Kill, a 1977 actioner from director Robert Clouse (Enter the Dragon, Game of Death). This Hong Kong/U.S. co-production between Golden Harvest and Columbia Pictures stars Robert Mitchum (Cape Fear) and Leslie Nielsen (The Naked Gun). Robert Mitchum is Quinlan, an ex-cop dragged back in the game when he’s given information that could stop the heroin trade. But there’s a lot of … Continue reading

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God of Gamblers II | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On April 27, 2026, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray for God of Gamblers II, a 1990 Hong Kong film written and directed by Wong Jing (City Hunter). The film sports an all-star cast that includes Andy Lau (High Forces), Stephen Chow (Final Justice), Monica Chan Ng Man-tat (Island on Fire), Sharla

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