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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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‘The Assassins’ filmmaker enlists Nick Cheung to tackle inhumane biological warfare methods in WWII thriller ‘731’
Filmmaker Zhao Lin-Shan – director of Chow Yun-Fat in 2012’s Three Kingdoms period thriller, The Assassins – is planning his second feature, titled 731. The film will be led by Hong Kong star Nick Cheung Ka-fai (The Trough, Integrity). 731 is named after the notorious notorious Unit 731, a top-secret Japanese division which used inhumane methods in their biological warfare research (via CGTN). Thanks to AFS, we have the film’s preliminary poster … Continue reading
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Lone Wolf McQuade | Blu-ray (Scorpion Releasing)
RELEASE DATE: May 19, 2020 On May 19th, 2020, Scorpion Releasing will release an all-new Blu-ray for Lone Wolf McQuade, a 1983 action film directed by Steve Carver (An Eye for an Eye), starring martial arts legend Chuck Norris (Code of Silence). For the first time ever, Lone Wolf McQuade will be presented in a Brand New 2K Remaster with supplemental features including interviews with the cast and crew. Texas ranger J.J. … Continue reading
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10 Top Attorney Lead Generation Strategies from the Pros
There are currently over 1,352,027 active attorneys working in the US. If you want your legal practice to grow, you’ll need to learn how to attract new leads. Otherwise, competitors in your area could get ahead instead. As you acquire new clients, you can establish a strong, online reputation. As more people recognize the benefits of choosing your practice, word will get around! Previous clients will then help you attract new … Continue reading
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Debt Collectors | DVD (Samuel Goldwyn)
RELEASE DATE: May 29, 2020 Action stars Scott Adkins (Ip Man 4, Avengement) and Louis Mandylor (Martial Law) are back for your money! And on May 29th, 2020, Samuel Goldwyn Films is sending these two Debt Collectors straight to your small screen by way of DVD and VOD. Debt Collectors is the follow up to 2018’s The Debt Collector (read our review) from acclaimed “action” filmmaker Jesse V. Johnson (Triple Threat), who also directed the … Continue reading
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The Main Types of Truck Accidents: A Simple Guide
When large truck accidents occur, the most common victims are the occupants in smaller vehicles. The size difference between trucks and cars can be such that trucks weigh over 30 times what a regular car might. It’s important that truck drivers and car drivers understand the dangers of the road and the rights that the law provides in case of accidents. Accident Types: Jackknife A jackknife accident occurs when the back … Continue reading
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Watch Now: Silver Harvest Films’ 80s Hong Kong throwback ‘Dragon of the Law’
If you enjoyed the recently released Tiger Cop: Toilet Paper Hero and still want more of that “80s Hong Kong action” nostalgia, then you don’t want to miss Dragon of the Law, a new action short from the independent creatives at Sydney Australia’s Silver Harvest films. Dragon of the Law is written, directed and choreographed by David Vuong, produced by Therese Chen (who also handles cinematography and screenplay adaptation) with a … Continue reading
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It’s Time to Chill Out: The Benefits of CBD for Stress Relief
Stress caused by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic is causing everything from weird dreams to high anxiety among the world’s population. The solution to this problem may lie in the marijuana plant. We’re not talking about smoking a joint, instead, you might be interested in using the extract called CBD. This chemical has been linked to lowered blood pressure and decreased anxiety. Last year, a survey showed that 14 percent of … Continue reading
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How Do You Know if You Were Sexually Assaulted and Abused as a Child?
One in ten children will be sexually assaulted before they have reached the age of 18. This means that approximately 1 in 7 girls and 1 in 25 boys will be sexually abused. This abuse can lead to lifelong trauma that may be difficult to remember and recover from. So, how do you know if you were sexually assaulted? We recommend that you continue reading to find out how some … Continue reading
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Enter the Forbidden City | Blu-ray (Cinema Libre Studio)
RELEASE DATE: May 26, 2020 On May 26, 2020, Cinema Libre Studio will release the Blu-ray and DVD for Enter the Forbidden City, a historical epic from filmmaker Hu Mei (Chow Yun-fat’s Confucius) and writer Zou Jingzhi (The Grandmaster). During the dates of celebrating the Emperor’s 80th birthday, an opera troupe from southern China was invited to come to Beijing to perform for the Emperor. Afterwards, the opera troupe was … Continue reading
Inferno of Torture | Blu-ray (Arrow Video)
RELEASE DATE: July 6, 2020, On July 6, 2020, Arrow Video will be releasing the Blu-ray for Inferno of Torture from director Teruo Ishii (Blind Woman’s Curse). Read the official details below: Exploitation legend Teruo Ishii (Horrors of Malformed Men, Orgies of Edo) delivers one of his most extreme visions of violent eroticism in this, the sixth in his abnormal love series. Tattoos and torture await women forced into servitude in … Continue reading
Zombie for Sale | Blu-ray (Arrow Video)
RELEASE DATE: July 6, 2020 On July 6, 2020, Arrow Video will be releasing the Blu-ray for Zombie for Sale (aka The Odd Family: Zombie on Sale), a horror-comedy and debut feature from writer/director Lee Min-jae. An infectiously funny slice of modern Korean cinema where Train to Busan, The Quiet Family and Warm Bodies collide to create a memorable rom-zom-com from first time director Lee Min-jae. When the illegal human experiments … Continue reading
New Trailer for Makoto Nagahisa’s ‘We Are Little Zombies’ is a little more than out of this 8-bit world
Coming soon from Oscilloscope Entertainment is We Are Little Zombies, an acclaimed Japanese feature from writer/director Makoto Nagahisa (And So We Put Goldfish in the Pool). Judging from what we’ve read, We Are Little Zombies is highly original and pushes the limits of creative freedom. One reviewer says: “If you are sick of watching movies that look all the same and are meaningless, Little Zombies is your solution to your problems.” Read … Continue reading
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Kung fu legend Yuen Biao makes a ‘Fast Escape’ from prison
Hong Kong’s Yuen Biao (Dragons Forever, knockabout, Righting Wrongs) – a legendary kung fu star known for his acrobatic kung fu ability – will return in Fast Escape, an actioner from director Wang You Hao. We’ve seen the 3rd famous Seven Little Fortune in semi-recent films like Sifu vs. Vampire and The Bodyguard – and look forward to seeing him in the forthcoming Heroes Return – but for Fast Escape, here’s hoping he’ll show … Continue reading
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Ted Geoghegan explains ‘This is Not a Story About Bruce Lee’ (it’s about that other kung fu guy)
Filmmaker Ted Geoghegan (Mohawk, We Are Still Here) has started a radio program dedicated to “the guy behind the guy, behind the guy!” (you better know that quote!). Official description: Each episode of the program begins as the story of someone or something in the world of film that cinephiles know quite well, but transforms into an expertly-researched tale about a new topic: one that can be closely-related or worlds … Continue reading
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Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: April 28, 2020 On April 28, 2020, Well Go USA will be releasing the Blu-ray for Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch (formerly known as Chasing the Dragon II: Master of Ransom). Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch is based on a real-life spate of kidnappings that terrorised Hong Kong’s elite in the 1990s. The film stars Tony Leung Ka-fai (The Taking of Tiger Mountain) plays the kidnap king, while … Continue reading
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