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JJ Bona on Cliff Booth vs Bruce Lee again? Doubt it, but David Fincher is directing a ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequelTotally agree with you there. People can't take anything these days.
Nikolai Hel on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75"Painful?" Definitely, yes. :(
Andrew Hernandez on Cliff Booth vs Bruce Lee again? Doubt it, but David Fincher is directing a ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequelIt’s funny and sad how people are bitching about this. Very few people have a…
Andrew Hernandez on 2 for the road! ‘Snatch’ filmmaker Guy Ritchie to direct ‘Road House’ sequel with Jake Gyllenhaal returningIf they’re gonna do this, ditch the “multi-pass” bullshit! Go back to traditi…
Typo on Prosecutor, The (2024) ReviewI like that movie a lot. But I have to admit that the only parts that I find…
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayI'm sure most fans and collectors will pick it up for its historical value.
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayThat's tragic, considering the the quality of their product so far.
JJ Bona on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearVery cool, thanks. Sounds like a Trailer should be dropping soon!
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayYou know, with the right music, I do agree that some of these movies (volume…
Phil Chan on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearThey’ve opened an Instagram for the movie. Looks like they’re getting ready f…
RJ Amadeus on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayI will Support Hammer with this one hoping better is on it's way, also Becaus…
Typo on Karate and Kung Fu collide in the New Trailer for Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieShitty music trailer, by the way...
Typo on Looking for some spear-slicing action? Donnie Yen’s ‘The Lost Bladesman’ arrives on Blu-ray from ImprintThe lost bladesman is OK, but not "very underrated". "...weapons-based fight…
Typo on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-off"immensely high standard for action filmmaking" Best joke of the year so far.
Phil Chan on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-offAccording to local HK media reports, Donnie plans to shoot this in Hong Kong…
Andrew Hernandez on We have physical evidence that Donnie Yen’s ‘The Prosecutor’ hits Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD in May from Well Go USAOnce again, it’s that white background of doom that should have been eradicat…
Kiril Valkov on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-offPersonally I find Donnie's directing uneven - Legend of the wolf was a mess,…
Killer Meteor on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayHammer doesn't own that many of their own films - most are owned by whichever…
Nick on Feeling triggered? Future pressings of the ‘Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1’ have you covered!This is the one that gets me today, this?! 😭
Bruce Jensen on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayWhy? Giving Shatter this kind of 4K special treatment makes about as much sen…
Bruce Jensen on Feeling triggered? Future pressings of the ‘Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1’ have you covered!April Fool! You guys had me going there for a second! Sadly, in the world we'…
Ningen on Karate and Kung Fu collide in the New Trailer for Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieAm I the only one who thinks it's more of the same that you saw in the first…
Laurine White on ‘Passenger 57’, move over! Andy Lau’s hijack thriller ‘High Forces’ is getting a U.S. release from China LionHigh Forces has been released on Blu-ray in the US - 25 March 2025 - by Bayvi…
Bruce Jensen on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75Such a shocking loss to the martial arts & film worlds, Mr. Norton may ne…
Andrew Hernandez on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75My favorites with him are Twinkle Twinkle, and Magic Crystal. It’s interestin…
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Black Eagle | Blu-ray & DVD (MVD Rewind)
RELEASE DATE: February 27, 2018 The MVD Rewind Collection have announced an upcoming 2-Disc Blu-ray/DVD release for Black Eagle, a 1988 actioner starring Sho Kosugi (9 Deaths of the Ninja) and Jean-Claude Van Damme (Kill ’em All). The film is directed by cult director Eric Karson, who helmed Chuck Norris’ The Octagon and Olivier Gruner’s Angel Town. One of the US Air Force’s most modern tactical aircrafts, a F-100 with … Continue reading
Schwarzenegger’s ‘Killing Gunther’ hits Blu-ray in December
After decades of muscle-bound mayhem, Arnold Schwarzenegger still continues to pump out the goods in a consistent manner. Although he may not be the box office sensation he once was in the 80s and 90s, he’s still giving the fans what they desire most: Action. After a couple of serious outings (Aftermath, Maggie) – and fresh off his recent announcement to reunite with James Cameron for a future Terminator movie – Schwarzenegger gets back to blowin’ … Continue reading
Kara Hui returns in ‘The Bold, the Corrupt, and the Beautiful’
Kara Hui (Mrs K), the martial arts icon famous for appearing in Shaw Brothers films like My Young Auntie and Eight Diagram Pole Fighter, is back with a film that may be the answer to Park Chan-wook’s The Handmaiden. In The Bold, the Corrupt, and the Beautiful, Madame Tang (Hui) colludes and mediates between the government and the private businesses for the benefits of her all-female family. One case does not go according to plan, … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Skiptrace | Blu-ray | Only $9.69 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Jackie Chan’s Skiptrace, an action comedy directed by Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2). For years, by-the-book Hong Kong detective Benny Chan (Chan) has tried to avenge his partner’s murder at the hands of a drug lord. When Benny learns that freewheeling American gambler Connor Watts (Johnny Knoxville) has the evidence he needs, he teams with Connor to get justice. Now all Benny and Connor … Continue reading
Mayhem | Blu-ray & DVD (Image)
RELEASE DATE: December 26, 2017 On December 26, 2017, Image Entertainment will be releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Mayhem, a thriller that may serve as the perfect companion piece to the recent The Belko Experiment, a Battle Royale-esque tale where blood-soaked survival makes its way into an office environment. Joe Lynch, the director of the underrated action flick, Everly, returns with the story of a virus that infects a corporate law office on the day attorney … Continue reading
Introducing the All-New ‘Jean-Claude Van Johnson’ Trailer
Last year, Amazon’s original pilot for Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Jean Claude Van Johnson, an action/comedy that’s along the lines of Van Damme’s semi-reality themed JCVD (2008), was picked up as a full season by Amazon. Now, a newly released Full Trailer for its continuation has made its way online. JCVD (Kill ’em All) is a global martial arts and film sensation…and, operating under the simple alias of ‘Johnson,” the most dangerous undercover operative in the world. Unhappily retired, … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! The Wailing | Blu-ray | Only $9.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Wailing, a South Korean thriller directed by Na Hong-jin (The Chaser, The Yellow Sea). The Wailing (read our review) involves a local cop investigating a series of violent unexplained murders. When his own daughter falls ill and shows signs of possession, a shaman is called in to assist with the investigation. The Wailing stars Hwang Jeong-min (Veteran), Kwak Do-won (Tazza: The Hidden Card), and Japanese … Continue reading
Cops and Robbers | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: December 12, 2017 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Cops and Robbers, an upcoming actioner directed by Windhauser (Dead Trigger). Bullets fly and rage-explodes as Michael Jai White (Skin Trade) and UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (The A-Team) go head to head. A hostage negotiator (White) struggles to end a tense standoff with Jesse, a bank robber (Jackson). As the two men learn each other’s identity, they realize they have a … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! The Raid Collection | Blu-ray | Only $12.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is for Gareth Evans’ The Raid Collection on Blu-ray, which will contain both 2011’s The Raid and 2014’s The Raid 2. In The Raid, an elite swat team moves in to take down the notorious drug lord that runs a drug-gang’s safe house, which is the home to some of the most terrifying and ruthless fighters in the city; In The Raid 2, the cop from the first film goes … Continue reading
4 Best Classic Action Movies Worth Watching
Well, if you are among those cinephiles who possess an intense desire to watch the movies which are full of action instead of the romantic or the dramatic ones then you definitely love the whole concept of ‘adrenaline rush’. Right? Yes! It might be true that for others ‘action’ means only ‘violence’. But, you know it very well that it is much more than that, turning the fightings and punchings … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! The Last Supper | Blu-ray | Only $7.49 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Last Supper, directed by Lu Chuan (Founding of the Party). During the tumultuous last days of the Qin dynasty, the commander of the era’s most powerful army recognizes great potential in an inexperienced laborer named Liu. When he gives Liu command of thousands of officers, he unwittingly sets in motion a chain of events that will put his own life in peril … Continue reading
Hwang Dong-Hyuk’s ‘Fortress’ secures a U.S. release date
From the acclaimed filmmaker behind Silenced and Miss Granny comes The Fortress (aka Namhansanseong), the newest feature from South Korean director Hwang Dong-Hyuk (My Father). Based on the novel by Kim Hoon, this epic thriller stars Lee Byung-Hun (Master), Kim Yun-Seok (The Chaser) and Park Hae-Il (The Host). In 1636, the Qing dynasty attacks Joseon. King Injo (Park) and his retainers, including Choi Myung-Kil (Lee) and Kim Sang-Hun (Kim), hide in the mountain fortress city of Namhansanseong. … Continue reading
Acts of Vengeance | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: November 28, 2017 Director Issac Florentine (Close Range, The Shepherd: Border Patrol) will soon unleash Acts of Vengeance (aka Stoic), an action thriller starring starring Antonio Banderas (Expendables 3, Desperado), Paz Vega (Cat Run, Sex and Lucia) and Karl Urban (Dredd, Star Trek Beyond). In Acts of Vengeance (read our review), a fast-talking lawyer (Banderas) transforms his body and takes a vow of silence, not to be broken until he finds out who killed his wife … Continue reading
New Trailer for Chapman To’s artsy Karate film ‘Empty Hands’
Hong Kong actor Chapman To (Infernal Affairs, Men Suddenly in Black) is the director of The Empty Hands (previously known as simply Karate), an upcoming martial arts-themed film (read our review) that will be led by singer turned actress, Stephy Tang (Let’s Go). According to SD, the film tells the story of a young girl whose only wish is to sell her father’s karate dojo when he dies, but discovers that 51% of the business was left … Continue reading
Birth of the Dragon | Blu-ray & DVD (Universal)
RELEASE DATE: November 21, 2017 On November 21st, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Birth of the Dragon, a fable-based movie about the controversial showdown between an up-and-coming Bruce Lee and kung fu master Wong Jack Man – a battle that gave birth to a legend. At the helm of Birth of the Dragon is George Nolfi (The Adjustment Bureau) with a screenplay by Christopher Wilkinson (Ali) and Stephen J. … Continue reading
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