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Adeeb Salih on Enter the Dragon: The Most Overrated Kung Fu Movie Ever?It pains me to agree, i'll watch Golden Harvest Bruce Lee before ETD any day…
Typo on BADDER Lieutenant! Watch the New U.S. Trailer for Takashi Miike’s ‘Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo’ arriving soon from NeonAn Asian guy as the only star? Come on! Add a white blonde!
Typo on From HOPE to HOLE! Hoyeon joins Theo James and Christian Slater for ‘I Saw the Devil’ helmer Kim Jee-woon’s next filmNobody steals a scene from Hwang Jeong-min. Nobody.
Typo on SYLVESTER STALLONE NOT INCLUDED! Pierce Brosnan and Lily James’ ‘Cliffhanger’ reboot finally drops in 2027100% agree. Except that Rambo 2 was a much better movie in UHF.
Popcorn Truffle shuffle on Hope (2026) ReviewOne of the best films of the year for me.Hwang Jung-min on the big screen I n…
JJ Bona on Simon Lui, Hong Kong actor, writer and filmmaker known for ‘Troublesome Night’ and ‘Vulgaria’, passes away at 62Not to be confused with Simon, the electronic game of short-term memory skill…
Ska Martes on Simon Lui, Hong Kong actor, writer and filmmaker known for ‘Troublesome Night’ and ‘Vulgaria’, passes away at 62And not to be confused with Duran Duran lead singer Simon Lui Bon
Nancy Lo on Hope (2026) ReviewIt’s about time there is a strong Asian female lead in a male dominated indus…
Paul Bramhall on Simon Lui, Hong Kong actor, writer and filmmaker known for ‘Troublesome Night’ and ‘Vulgaria’, passes away at 62Sounds like you're thinking of Simu Liu.
Ningen on Simon Lui, Hong Kong actor, writer and filmmaker known for ‘Troublesome Night’ and ‘Vulgaria’, passes away at 62Not to be confused with the guy who plays Shang-Chi.
JJ Bona on Hope (2026) ReviewLOL! What did you think of Yellow Sea and Chaser?
Ngok Fung Lui on Hope (2026) ReviewI hated this movie with a vengeance. I thought Supergirl was the worst movie…
Paul Bramhall on Hope (2026) Review"Did you stay throughout the credits?" Didn't the Marvel movies practically m…
JJ Bona on Hope (2026) ReviewNot as good as The Chaser or The Yellow Sea, but just as good as The Wailing.…
Asdf on GODZ-DAMN! Takashi Yamazaki’s ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ unleashes an absolutely MONSTROUS New TrailerNo. This first trailer ain't as exciting as the first teaser. Not a good sign…
Typo on Shaw Ménage à trois? Blu-rays for ‘Holy Flame of the Martial World’, ‘Deadly Duo’ & ‘Vengeance’ arriving in NovemberVengeance ! Yes! The twothers! NO!!!!
Ska Martes on Looking for love? New Featurette for Ke Huy Quan’s actioner ‘Love Hurts’ from ‘John Wick’ producer David LeitchI love Short round as much as anyone else. I think I was the same as him when…
Ska Martes on Simon Lui, Hong Kong actor, writer and filmmaker known for ‘Troublesome Night’ and ‘Vulgaria’, passes away at 62Vulgaria is an all time classic. The scene where Simon Lui and Chapman To go…
Paul Bramhall on Is Keanu Reeves going John Wick-sploitation? Keanu Reeves to star and produce an adaptation of ‘Kill Current’Was hoping this was going to be a sequel to Kill Line. :-)
DJAY on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-rayShaloin Soccer was already with uncut version years ago, so was SPL and Ong B…
Ska Martes on Chen Kuan-tai, martial artist and Shaw Brothers star of ‘Boxer from Shantung’ and ‘Flying Guillotine’, passes away at 80Absolutely. Thankfully the cultural appropriation crowd hasn't set their sigh…
Ska Martes on This collection is FAT! Details and Trailers for Shout’s ‘Chow Yun-fat Collection’ on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-rayI may or may not know some Cantonese/Mandarin because of work! In real life i…
STORMYBMAN on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-rayI've been waiting for this one a long time! YES!
Throwdown on This collection is FAT! Details and Trailers for Shout’s ‘Chow Yun-fat Collection’ on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-rayI'm impressed you can tell the difference - unfortunately like most Americans…
Throwdown on This collection is FAT! Details and Trailers for Shout’s ‘Chow Yun-fat Collection’ on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-raySuch a slept-on classic! I remember watching this right after my first ever v…
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Deal on Fire! Blade of the Immortal | Blu-ray | Only $7.52 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Takashi Miike’s (13 Assassins, Terra Formars) live-action movie adaptation of Hiroaki Samura’s manga, Blade of the Immortal. This period samurai film (read our review) stars Takuya Kimura (2046), Hana Sugisaki (Mozu: The Movie), Sota Fukushi (Library Wars), Hayato Ichihara (Yakuza Apocalypse), Erika Toda (Goemon), Ebizo Ichikawa (Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai), Tsutomu Yamazaki (As the Gods Will) and Min Tanaka (The Eternal Zero). Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after … Continue reading
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Smartphone Entertainment Now Revolves Around Instant Feedback and Interaction
Image by Magnific Smartphones changed entertainment far beyond simple convenience. What once involved passive viewing and scheduled media consumption now revolves around constant interaction, rapid responses, and highly personalized digital experiences available within seconds. Modern users no longer engage with entertainment only during dedicated leisure time. Instead, digital interaction happens continuously throughout the day through apps, livestreams, games, social media platforms, and mobile-first entertainment ecosystems. This shift transformed how audiences … Continue reading
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‘Old Boy’ meets ‘Bone Tomahawk’? Park Chan-wook and S. Craig Zahler’s ultra violent western to shoot this year?
Visionary director Park Chan-wook (No Other Choice, Decision to Leave, Old Boy) teams up with acclaimed cult filmmaker S. Craig Zahler (Bone Tomahawk, Dragged Across Concrete) for The Brigands of Rattlecreek. The upcoming English-language western – directed by Park and written by Zahler – features an all-star cast that includes Matthew
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Death Warrant | 4K Ultra HD (MVD Rewind)
On August 11, 2026, MVD is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Death Warrant (aka Dusted), a 1990 actioner directed by Deran Sarafian (Terminal Velocity) and written by David S. Goyer, who became notably known as the co-writer of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy and the Blade trilogy. Martial arts star Jean-Claude Van Damme (Double Impact, Cyborg) stars as Detective Louis Burke, who must pose as an inmate … Continue reading
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Audition | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
On June 14, 2026, Arrow is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for 1999’s Audition. One of the most notorious J-Horror films ever made, Takashi Miike’s Audition exploded onto the festival circuit at the turn of the 21st century to a chorus of awards and praise. The film catapulted Miike to the international scene and paved the way for such other genre delights as Ichii the Killer and 13 Assassins. When … Continue reading
Atten-TION!!! Dante Lam’s follow up to ‘Operation Mekong’ and ‘Operation Red Sea’ explodes onto Digital on June 16
Director Dante Lam (Beast Cops, The Rescue) has been reliably turning out hard-hitting films that have helped expand the scope of the action/thriller genre in Hong Kong and his next film Operation Hadal (aka Operation Leviathan) – the follow up to 2016’s Operation Mekong and 2018’s Operation Red Sea – will continue the tradition. Debuting on Digital on June 16 from Well Go USA, Operation Hadal stars Xuan Huang (Extraordinary … Continue reading
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Or I will attack and you don’t want that! New Sword of Power Featurette released for ‘Masters of the Universe’
Travis Knight, the director of 2018’s Bumblebee, will soon be unleashing Masters of the Universe, a live-action adaptation of the franchise created by Mattel. In the film, a young man on Earth discovers a fabulous secret legacy as the prince of an alien planet, and must recover a magic sword and return home to protect his kingdom. Masters of the Universe is written by Chris Butler (Kubo and the Two … Continue reading
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Action icon Michelle Yeoh faces her toughest opponent yet in Bai Xue’s ‘This is My Time’
We’ll soon see action icon Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Royal Warriors) take on the Rubik’s Cube This is My Time, an upcoming comedy-drama marking her first Chinese language film since 2018’s Master Z: Ip Man Legacy. In the film, Yeoh portrays a 70-year-old woman determined to take back control of her life after being placed in a nursing home. She gets a second chance
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Best Comedy Shows to brighten Up Your day
Looking to shake off those persistent anxious thoughts that just won’t seem to go away? Why not treat yourself to a dose of laughter therapy? Whether you opt for a quick fix with some funny videos online or decide to sink into a cozy movie marathon, laughter has a remarkable ability to flood your brain with those feel-good chemicals, effectively shooing away stress and worry. Sure, there are plenty of … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Mortal Kombat: Legacy II | Blu-ray | Only $8.49 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Season 2, directed by Kevin Tancharoen (The Brothers Sun, Warrior). The warriors have been chosen. The Mortal Kombat tournament has begun. Old friends become sworn enemies and deadly powers are heightened as the battle for Earthrealm rages. More action, more skill, more fights and more of the word you’ve been waiting to hear: FATALITY. Mortal Kombat: Legacy Season 2 stars … Continue reading
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Cyclops | Blu-ray (Visual Vengeance)
On August 11, 2026, Visual Vengeance is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 1987’s Cyclops. Emerging from Japan’s late-’80s direct-to-video boom, Cyclops stands as an early, unhinged entry in the country’s underground splatter movement. Directed by Jōji “George” Iida in his debut, the film fuses Cronenberg-style body horror with low budget V-cinema rawness – building methodically before erupting into a chaotic finale packed with grotesque practical effects and full-throttle gore. A lean, mean
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Deal on Fire! Enter the Fat Dragon | Blu-ray | Only $15.96 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Enter the Fat Dragon (read our review), the latest from martial arts star Donnie Yen (Ip Man 4, Big Brother, 14 Blades). The Chasing the Dragon team is back! Only this time, producer Wong Jing (Mission Milano) and Donnie Yen are chasing a dragon that’s about 100 pounds heavier in Enter the Fat Dragon. In the film, directed by both Wong Jing (City Hunter) and Kenji Tanigaki (The … Continue reading
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Digital War Archives: Will Raw War Footage Become History’s Main Source?
In an era when conflicts unfold across smartphone screens before they reach newsrooms, the question of who documents war – and how – has shifted fundamentally. Platforms aggregating war footage now operate as de facto archives, capturing moments that traditional correspondents may never reach. This transformation is not merely technological. It is rewriting the relationship between conflict, memory, and historical truth. From Centralized Journalism to Decentralized War Documentation For most of the … Continue reading
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Bruce Lee is not the only Lee in town! Lee Byung-hun returns to action for the martial arts thriller ‘Nambeol’
South Korean superstar Lee Byung-hun (No Other Choice, G.I. Joe, I Saw the Devil), who has a background in Taekwondo, is venturing back to action for a martial arts film tentatively titled Nambeol (translates to “Northern Expedition” or “Northern Conquest”). The project, which marks the directorial debut of veteran cinematographer Lee Mo-gae (Exhuma), is described as a “hard-boiled martial arts action flick
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Is World of Warcraft Still a Popular Game in Asia?
World of Warcraft has always been a global game. But no region shaped its history more dramatically than Asia. At the game’s all-time peak, Asia accounted for nearly half of the entire global player base. Understanding WoW’s relationship with the Asian market tells a story that goes far beyond simple player counts. The short answer to the question is yes, WoW remains popular in Asia. The longer answer involves a … Continue reading
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