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Ningen on Departed, The (2006) ReviewHonest trailer coming soon. https://youtube.com/shorts/rmT_IcGhVAk?si=kQZQDAG…
dakuan on Marx for death? Martial arts powerhouse Bren Foster teams up with Mekhi Phifer for Louis Mandylor’s ‘Marx’don't you trust him to be able to wear a full beard? XD
Throwdown on Has Brett Ratner’s ‘Rush Hour 4’ hit some speed bumps with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker holding things up?Good points! To be fair, if his legacy can survive Kung Fu Yoga, Vanguard, Bl…
Throwdown on Panda Plan: The Magical Tribe (2026) ReviewBetter than the original, Jackie's persona shines through, and the fight scen…
Wacky Chan on Has Brett Ratner’s ‘Rush Hour 4’ hit some speed bumps with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker holding things up?I get what you’re saying, but I think it’s a little too black and white. Sure…
Throwdown on Has Brett Ratner’s ‘Rush Hour 4’ hit some speed bumps with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker holding things up?I think it must stick in Jackie's craw that for all the phenomenal works of a…
Ska Martes on Has Brett Ratner’s ‘Rush Hour 4’ hit some speed bumps with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker holding things up?Jackie and Tucker need to stay away from VIP #1 (Brett Ratfuck) at Epsteins P…
JJ Bona on Has Brett Ratner’s ‘Rush Hour 4’ hit some speed bumps with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker holding things up?"There’s a difference between actually being funny, and just being flat-out o…
squeesh on Has Brett Ratner’s ‘Rush Hour 4’ hit some speed bumps with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker holding things up?Comedy is also supposed to be funny, not just offensive. There's a difference…
Elvis 1990 on Has Brett Ratner’s ‘Rush Hour 4’ hit some speed bumps with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker holding things up?You do have to love how in every interview, even for the SHADOWS EDGE , Jacki…
Ningen on Deal on Fire! The Grandmaster | Blu-ray | Only $11.67 – Expires soon!Tony Leung retrospective in New York. https://youtu.be/dsw7TL0ssy8?si=ZkaycsN…
FilmFan47 on Has Brett Ratner’s ‘Rush Hour 4’ hit some speed bumps with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker holding things up?The Rush Hour series is hilarious. Even the third film is funnier than most c…
Ningen on GET OVER HERE! Watch a fight clip from ‘Mortal Kombat II’ starring Karl Urban, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki SanadaKlip. https://youtu.be/Ao6Xs-0cmr0?si=yhXom86VQcV66nGj
JJ Bona on Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and more! Star-studded Hong Kong epic ‘1941’ in the works for a 2027 release?I should have mentioned that I knew he had passed, which is why I found it st…
Ningen on Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and more! Star-studded Hong Kong epic ‘1941’ in the works for a 2027 release?Unless they 'bring him back' with AI like they just did with Val Kilmer....
Paul Bramhall on Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and more! Star-studded Hong Kong epic ‘1941’ in the works for a 2027 release?The fact he passed away in 2022 would also have had an impact on his involvem…
Garner on Marx for death? Martial arts powerhouse Bren Foster teams up with Mekhi Phifer for Louis Mandylor’s ‘Marx’This Louis Mandylor is not good and he likes to star in many scott adkins fil…
Phil Chan on Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and more! Star-studded Hong Kong epic ‘1941’ in the works for a 2027 release?Nah that’s definitely an error, Corey Yuen’s Chinese name is 元奎.
Anonymous on Marx for death? Martial arts powerhouse Bren Foster teams up with Mekhi Phifer for Louis Mandylor’s ‘Marx’We have a new DTV trash star Bren Foster lol.
JJ Bona on Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and more! Star-studded Hong Kong epic ‘1941’ in the works for a 2027 release?Thanks for the info. The poster also says something about Corey Yuen, unless…
JJ Bona on Marx for death? Martial arts powerhouse Bren Foster teams up with Mekhi Phifer for Louis Mandylor’s ‘Marx’We thought he was playing Groucho Marx. =)
Phil Chan on Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and more! Star-studded Hong Kong epic ‘1941’ in the works for a 2027 release?I think Louis Koo has confirmed that filming is set to start in the 2nd half…
dakuan on Marx for death? Martial arts powerhouse Bren Foster teams up with Mekhi Phifer for Louis Mandylor’s ‘Marx’Brenn's definitely not the first one i'd have chosen to portray Karl Marx, gu…
Callum on Rumor has it… Chow Yun-fat to join Jackie Chan in Larry Yang’s sequel to ‘The Shadow’s Edge’?This could be cool but I hope they give the sequel the same love the first re…
Ningen on Bruce Lee returns! Check out the thrilling New Trailer for the ‘Game of Death’-focused documentary ‘Broken Rhythm’History Channel has a segment on what killed Lee. https://youtu.be/eLENH9u1Hw…
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Steven Seagal and DMX re-team in the Trailer for ‘Beyond the Law’ also starring Johnny Messner
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
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Bookies is one of the most underrated gambling thrillers ever
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
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First action-packed Trailer for Ding Sheng’s actioner ‘S.W.A.T.’
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
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This holiday, we wish you a ‘Karate Christmas Miracle’
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
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The Divine Fury | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: November 19th, 2019 On November 19th, 2019, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for The Divine Fury (read our review). This supernatural thriller (laced with martial arts) is directed by Kim Joo-Hwan (Midnight Runners), and stars Park Seo-Joon (Parasite), Ahn Sung-Ki (The Divine Move), Woo Do-Hwan (Save Me), Choi Woo-Sik (The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion), Jung Ji-Hoon (Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days) and Kim … Continue reading
Gamble with the Greats: 6 of the Top Casinos in the U.S.
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
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New Trailer for Terence Chang-produced ‘Wings Over Everest’
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
Deal on Fire! The Host | Blu-ray | Only $8.86 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Host (read our review), directed by Bong Joon-ho (Parasite, Snowpiercer). This South Korean Blockbuster won several awards including Best Film at the Asian Film Awards and at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. A creature plunges from the Han River Bridge into the river emerging on its shores for a feeding frenzy upon onlookers. When a young girl (Ah-sung Ko) is snatched in the … Continue reading
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Action-packed Trailer for ‘Bad Boys for Life’ (aka ‘Bad Boys 3’)
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
T-800 is beat up in the New Poster for ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’
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
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Deal on Fire! True Legend | Blu-ray | Only $7.85 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Yuen Woo Ping’s drunken fighting-themed flick True Legend. According to our review, True Legend is full of excellent, wire-assisted martial arts battles. The emphasis here is on R-rated blows to the head and lethal stabbings rather than balletic, dance-like moves.” True Legend stars Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), David Carradine (Kill Bill), Jay Chou (The Green Hornet), Cung Le (Dragon Eyes), and Vincent Zhao … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Kickboxer: Retaliation | Blu-ray | Only $4.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Kickboxer: Retaliation (read our review), the follow up to Kickboxer: Vengeance. In Kickboxer: Retaliation, Alain Moussi is back as Kurt Sloane. One year after the events of the first film, Sloan has vowed never to return to Thailand. However, while gearing up for a MMA title shot, he finds himself sedated and forced back into Thailand, this time in prison… For Kickboxer: Retaliation, Dimitri Logothetis (who directed Moussi in … Continue reading
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Participating in Strictly Come Dancing
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
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Top Casino Scenes in Movies
The thrill of watching a casino movie and seeing the primary character win big is always an exciting experience and even more exciting to watch if you are a gambler yourself. People love getting the action associated with gambling and casinos, but do not always have the time to get out of the house and go to one. Movies and new online casinos are a great way to get the … Continue reading
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Best October 2019 Horror Movies On Netflix
With no doubt we agree that the horror genre is moving through its best imagination in movie creation. Surely you might be asking yourself which one is your cup of coffee and which one is not. Truth be told, most of the horror movies that horror lovers watch are actually garbage. But it seems like Netflix got something awesome for you this time around. All you need to do is … Continue reading
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