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Grimlock on Arrow gains some street cred! ‘Street Gangs of Hong Kong’ Shaw Brothers set arrives on Blu-ray in NovemberIt's always great to see Chan Koon Tai, Wong Chung and Danny Lee in contempor…
Millan on THE PERFECT WEAPON IS BACK! Martial arts star Jeff Speakman returns to action with ‘Lost Echoes’Great to be soon be seeing Jeff Speakman back in films,as the connection with…
Scott Robinson on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-raymike leeder doesn't do commentaries anymore, so thats a win win! I do not min…
SB on ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’ star shines bright! Watch the Trailers for the ‘Wicked Priest’ collection arriving on Blu-ray in SeptemberMissing the spin off film, Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder? I could have sworn I…
Ska Martes on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upIn the mainland chinese cut, the villain who killed his wife in the lionsgate…
soldozer on Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai return for Round 2! ‘The Shadow’s Edge II’ to begin filming in OctoberI liked the first movie until I hated it for being too overstuffed and that t…
Throwdown on The Bodyguard (2024) ReviewGreat review, as ever, and really glad you're shining a light on these underr…
Andrew Hernandez on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73He will be missed. It was awesome to watch almost any action film, and he’d a…
Andrew Hernandez on ALWAYS BET ON BLACK! Wesley Snipes’ hijack actioner ‘Passenger 57’ coming soon to 4K Ultra HD1992 was a good year for action films as they had that sweet spot of taking t…
dakuan on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’fun flick, tho.
dakuan on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’i watched it yesterday. it is a horror comedy, but no martial arts whatsoever…
squeesh on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) ReviewJust saw Heaven and Hell on youtube, and while it's pretty damn strange in so…
squeesh on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upSome good choices for villains (or heroes) in The Furious sequel would be: Ma…
American Ninja Man on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayAbout freakin time!
Ningen on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73The Luke Cage guy paid tribute to him. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcbK2ZExau…
Debra Goodman on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73James Lew was a very influential person in my life. I first discovered him wh…
KayKay on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWell almost 4 decades ago, there was this little movie about a cop who fights…
dakuan on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upwell, for Sha Po Lang 2 they had cast and plot completely unrelated to the fi…
Ron on Anybody seen Richie? Okay, wrong movie. But Steven Seagal’s ‘Above the Law’ is coming to 4K Ultra HD this NovemberNoice. Happy Arrow/Toy Robot are releasing Warner Bros action classics. I'm c…
DAVE WEST on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWhat would even a part 2 be about, literally every bad guy in the first film…
CJ on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayFrank Djeng talks too fast, and with his accent I find him very hard to liste…
Ningen on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-raySince someone heard me, now we need the uncut Shaolin Soccer, the uncut Hero,…
Rod on The Fall of Ako Castle | Blu-ray (Eureka)Is this blu-ray available to purchase anywhere in the U.S. in Region A, Regio…
Phil Chan on FURIOUS director Kenji Tanigaki returns to work on Soi Cheang Pou Soi’s ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequelRaymond Lam said that filming for the sequel has been officially completed (c…
Ska Martes on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewBetween the hype machine Lionsgate put behind the movie and Jet Li glazing th…
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‘Ip Man 3’ star Max Zhang to spin-off for ‘Master Z’ sequel
Another chapter within the Ip Man “extended universe” (we hate those words) is heading your way in the form of a planned sequel to Yuen Woo Ping’s 2018 Ip Man 3 spin-off, Master Z: Ip Man Legacy. Returning from the first film is Max Zhang (The Brink, SPL II: A Time for Consequences), who’ll reprise his scene-stealing role as Cheung Tin-chi, a character who originally appeared in Ip Man 3 with Donnie Yen. As of now, there … Continue reading
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David Lam is brewing a ‘Storm’ franchise spin-off with the Julian Cheung-centric ‘OCTB’
G-Storm, the latest in the popular Hong Kong crime franchise has yet to be released, but David Lam – director of Z Storm, S Storm, L Storm and P Storm – is already preparing a spin-off of the franchise titled OCTB (Organized Crime and Triad Bureau). According to AFS, the spin-off will center on Julian Cheung’s (Extreme Crisis) character and his adventures in the OCTB division of the Hong Kong Police Force, which is responsible for triad countermeasures. The … Continue reading
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The most Useful Tips on how to write a Good Essay
The best tips that you should follow each time you write an essay to ensure that you get the best results and get your message through to the audience. To some students, writing good essays comes naturally whereas to others, they have to practice more often for them to master the art of good writing. Mastering the art of responding to the requirements of an essay in a proficient way … Continue reading
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MVD Rewind has a ‘Split Second’ to release Rutger Hauer’s cult sci-fi thriller on Blu-ray
On August 11, 2020, MVD Rewind will release the Blu-ray for Tony Maylam’s Split Second, a 1992 sci-fi thriller starring Rutger Hauer (The Iron Mask, Blast, The Hitcher) Kim Cattrall (Big Trouble in Little China, Sex and the City). At the time of its release, the film was marketed as “Blade Runner Meets Alien”. Read the MVD’s official details below: In the year 2008, the cops are better armed than before, but … Continue reading
Malaysian martial arts film ‘Wira’ featuring ‘The Raid’ star Yayan Ruhian heads to Netflix on June 15th
Director Adrian Teh Kean Kok, who unleashed the 2018 military action film Paskal: The Movie, is back with Wira, which will hit Netflix on June 15, 2020 (via FCS). This Malaysian martial arts thriller stars Hairul Azreen (Operasi X, Paskal: The Movie), Henley Hii (23:59, Red Storm) and features The Raid’s Yayan Ruhian (The Raid, John Wick: Chapter 3, Beyond Skyline). A man with ex-military force background prefers to deal with problems … Continue reading
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt goes ‘Die Hard in a cockpit’ in Amazon’s New Trailer for hijacking thriller ‘7500’
Joseph Gordon-Levitt (500 Days of Summer) sorta goes “Die Hard in a cockpit” in Amazon’s 7500. Okay, judging from the Trailer, he’s not as badass as John McClane, but then again, we haven’t seen the movie, so anything’s possible, right? Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Patrick Vollrath (Everything Will Be Okay), 7500 had its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival on August 9, 2019 – and soon thereafter – streaming rights were secured … Continue reading
Smokin’! 5 Tasty Smoker Recipes You Need to Try This Summer
The summer officially starts in the United States on June 20th, and that typically means barbecue. However, if you’ve never barbecued before or you’re looking for new inspiration, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of recipes you can find online! We’re here to help you out. Whether you’re looking for salty or sweet, sides, or main dishes, we have all the necessities listed below. Read on for … Continue reading
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Don’t miss the Trailer for Zhang Yimou’s gangster film ‘Under the Light’ (aka ‘Rock Solid’)
Zhang Yimou (Hero, Shadow) is hangin’ up ‘wuxia action’ for ‘gangsta action’ with Under the Light (aka Rock Solid), an upcoming thriller the director had finished shooting before the pandemic. “It’s what I’m calling ‘hardcore gangster’ — it’s very urban, with a very grave and stern realistic style, and the visuals are very unique,” Yimou told Variety. Under the Light stars Zhou Dongyu (The Taking of Tiger Mountain), Lei Jiayin (The Wandering … Continue reading
What’s Gun Fu and How is it Impacting the Action Genre?
What’s Gun Fu and How is it Impacting the Action Genre? Modern American culture has been affected in so many ways by Kung Fu, and nothing has been more influenced than American cinema. The action genre is more alive than ever thanks to innovative directors like John Woo and their innovative visions to create more fantastical fight scenes on screen. It has even led to the creation of a term … Continue reading
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The Ultimate Countdown! The 7 Longest Lasting Battery Brands
Did you know that you can make a battery out of a potato? Maybe it’s not the longest-lasting battery, but at least you get a cool experiment! However, if you’re looking for the longest-lasting battery brand, you’ve come to the right place. There are tons of options out there when it comes to picking batteries, so why not pick the best option possible? Lots of factors contribute to the longevity … Continue reading
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Top 3 Movies for Fashion Lovers
Fashion is something that was not meant for all to understand. Most of us just buy clothes we want to wear and have no idea of the fashion design or the story behind the clothes that we wear. However, there are fashion lovers who will tell the history of the clothes that they wear as well as the importance of various fashion trends. And for those fashion lovers we have … Continue reading
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Sweating Bullets | DVD (Mill Creek Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: June 18, 2020 On June 18, 2020, Mill Creek Entertainment will shoot off their DVD for Sweating Bullets, a 2-disc/10 movie set featuring a stack of low budget, straight-to-video thrillers – most of them from the 1990s – by cult directors Damian Lee (Moving Target) and Fred Olen Ray (Armed Response). The highlight of the collection (at least for us) is the 1995 actioner Fatal Combat (aka No Exit) … Continue reading
Chinese Hercules & Bruce’s Ninja Secret | Blu-ray (Dark Force)
RELEASE DATE: September 29, 2020 On September 29, 2020, Dark Force Entertainment is releasing the Blu-ray Drive-in Double Feature for Bolo’s Yueng’s Chinese Hercules (aka Freedom Strikes a Blow) and Bruce Le’s Bruce’s Ninja Secret (aka Bruce’s Secret Kung Fu). Made from the only known existing 35mm print with extensive scene by scene color correction, 1973’s Chinese Hercules stars Bolo Yeung (Enter Three Dragons) and Michael Chan Wai Man (The Handcuff). Also included is … Continue reading
Where to watch ESPN’s 30 for 30 Bruce Lee doc ‘Be Water’
One of the lineups of this year’s Sundance Film Festival is a new documentary about Bruce Lee titled Be Water, which will be released under ESPN’s 30 for 30 banner on Sunday, June 7th at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. Award-winning Vietnamese American filmmaker Bao Nguyen directs this profile of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, who left Hollywood in 1971 dejected, but returned to his parents’ homeland of Hong Kong and made … Continue reading
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The Wild Goose Lake | Blu-ray & DVD (Film Movement)
RELEASE DATE: July 7, 2020 On July 7, 2020, Film Movement is releasing Diao Yinan’s The Wild Goose Lake t0 Blu-ray & DVD. The critically acclaimed film is director Yinan’s follow up to his 2014 thriller, Black Coal, Thin Ice. Toppling box office records in Diao’s native China, The Wild Goose Lake ‘cements his status as a master filmmaker with another ingenious crime epic. When small-time mob leader Zhou Zenong (Hu … Continue reading


























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