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JJ Bona on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyHmmm... Sounds like the common complaint is for the lack of any interesting a…
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…
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One Missed Call Trilogy | Blu-ray (Arrow Video)
RELEASE DATE: February 20, 2020 On February 20th, 2020, Arrow Video is releasing the Blu-ray for the One Missed Call Trilogy, which includes 2004’s One Missed Call, 2005’s One Missed Call 2 and 2006’s One Missed Call: Final. Read the official details below: An iconic trilogy of J-horror films comes to Blu-ray for the first time! Tapping into the same brand of terror as the Ring and Grudge movies, visionary director … Continue reading
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Lack of Sleep and Mental Health Problems Among Students
Studies suggest that the lack of sleep may be linked to an increased risk for poor mental health among college students. According to the research presented at the Associated Professional Sleep Societies in 2019, college students increase their chances of developing mental health symptoms by 20% with each night of insufficient sleep. To better understand why sleep is so important especially while having to deal with a lot of academic … Continue reading
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Why More And More Gamers Are Getting Comfortable Spending Money Online
Gambling is a fun way of letting loose and spending some quality time with your friends. Online gambling has made the fun, even better! Online gambling casinos are relatively new to the gambling scene. But in a very short period of time, they have managed to attract more and more gambling enthusiasts to their realms. There are a number of reasons why many choose to make the switch between going … Continue reading
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Kingdom | Blu-ray & DVD (Funimation)
RELEASE DATE: February 4, 2020 On February 4th, 2020, Funimation is releasing Kingdom on Blu-ray & DVD. his upcoming period martial arts film is a Live-action adaptation of the manga series written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara. From director Shinsuke Sato (Gantz) comes Kingdom, which follows a young boy (Kento Yamazaki, Death Note) who dreams of becoming the greatest general of the Qin Kingdom. The film also stars Ryo Yoshizawa (Lost Days), Masami Nagasawa … Continue reading
The Latest action-packed ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ TV Spot reveals the final battle…
The final chapter of the saga from a galaxy far, far away will continue in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (aka Star Wars: Episode IX), which hits theaters on December 20th, 2019. J.J. Abrams (Star Trek), who is also writing and producing, is back in the director’s chair. Co-writers include Chris Terrio (Justice League), Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World) and Derek Connolly (King: Skull Island). Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is the follow … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! John Wick 3 | Blu-ray | Only $7.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Chad Stahelski’s John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (read our review). Super assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) has a $14 million price tag on his head after killing a member of the High Table, the shadowy international assassins’ guild. Now excommunicado, and with an army of the world’s most ruthless hit men and women on his trail, John must find a way to survive … Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from all your friends (and enemies) at Cityonfire.com!… And don’t forget about this Bruceploitation book…
If you recall straight-to-video titles like To Be the Best, Final Impact, Fists of Iron and Isaac Florentine’s U.S. Seals II, then there’s a chance you might remember a martial artist named Michael Worth. Worth is mostly known for his action film resume in the 90s, but over the years, he has branched out to writing and directing a number of indie films in multiple genres. But now, Worth is bringing … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Flying Swords of Dragon Gate | Blu-ray | Only $9.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (read our review), starring martial arts superstar Jet Li, and directed by legendary Hong Kong filmmaker, Tsui Hark (The Taking of Tiger Mountain). The tale continues at the infamous Dragon Inn three years after it was left in ruins. A new gang has taken control of the inn as they secretly search for the nearby lost city of gold. … Continue reading
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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











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