Author Archives: JJ Bona

Mark Dacascos and Mickey Rourke break ‘Jade’ in the Trailer for Well Go USA’s martial arts actioner starring Shaina West

Stuntman-turned director James Bamford (Supergirl series) rounds up newcomer Shaina West (Killer’s Game) for Well Go USA’s Jade, a martial arts actioner that’s debuting exclusively on Digital on February 18th. Bamford is perhaps best-known for his stunt work on Watchmen, Blade: Trinity, as well as directing episodes of DC’s Arrow and Superman and Lois. The film also stars Mickey Rourke (Take Back, Double Team), Mark Dacascos (One Night in Bangkok, John Wick: … Continue reading

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The Exorcist-sploitation? Hyun Moon-Sub’s ‘Devils Stay’ is arriving to Blu-ray & DVD in March from Well Go USA

"Devils Stay" Theatrical Poster

On March 18, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Devils Stay, a 2024 thriller that marks the feature-length debut from writer-director Hyun Moon-Sub, who is perhaps best known for penning the Nightmare High South Korean TV series. In the film, a heart specialist doubts his daughter’s death after an exorcism, believing her heart still beats. Amid her three-day funeral, he and a priest clash over … Continue reading

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Slow-burning Hong Kong thriller ‘Love Unto Waste’ starring Chow Yun-Fat and Tony Leung on Blu-ray next week

Love Unto Waste | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On January 20, 2025, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for for Love Unto Waste, a 1986 film directed by Stanley Kwan (Centre Stage) that stars Tony Leung Chiu-Wai (My Heart is that Eternal Rose), Chow Yun-Fat (The Head Hunter), Elaine Jin (Beijing Love Story) and Irene Wan Pik-Ha (Bloody Brotherhood). In this 1986 masterpiece by acclaimed director Stanley Kwan, Love Unto Waste is a moody blend of … Continue reading

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Lo Wei’s final Shaw Brothers production ‘Vengeance of a Snow Girl’ headed to Blu-ray in March from Imprint Films

On March 26, 2025, Australian label Imprint Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Vengeance of a Snow Girl, a 1971 classic Shaw Brothers film from director Lo Wei (The Big Boss). Lo Wei joined Shaw Brothers in 1965, and helmed more than a dozen movies for the studio. This, however, was his very last Shaw

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Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a Blu-ray for the 1976 Shaw Brothers film ‘The Snake Prince’ from Imprint Films

On March 26, 2025, Australian label Imprint Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Snake Prince, a 1976 classic Shaw Brothers film from director Lo Chen (Revenge of the Shaolin Master). Versatile director Lo Chen and majestic star Ti Lung

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Imprint announces Blu-ray for Ho Meng Hua’s 1966 Shaw Brothers film ‘The Monkey Goes West’

On March 26, 2025, Australian label Imprint Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Monkey Goes West, a 1966 classic Shaw Brothers film from director Ho Meng Hua (Vengeance is A Golden Blade). In the vast body of Chinese literature, there is no novel more famous than Journey To The West, and its familiar characters – from the rambunctious

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You think they sell outdated stock? Wong Kar-wai’s ‘Chungking Express’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD from Criterion

Chungking Express | 4K Ultra HD (Criterion)

On April 15, 2025, Criterion is releasing a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Chungking Express, Wong Kar-wai’s seminal 1994 Hong Kong cinema classic! The whiplash, double-pronged Chungking Express is one of the defining works of 1990s cinema and the film that made Wong Kar-wai an instant icon. Two heartsick Hong Kong cops (Takeshi Kaneshiro and Tony Leung Chiu Wai), both jilted by ex-lovers, cross paths at the Midnight Express … Continue reading

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Blind fury! Xie Miao returns in ‘Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance’ arriving on Blu-ray in March

On March 4, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance, an upcoming martial arts actioner from director Bingjia Yang (Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman). This one starts where 2022’s Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman ends! Xie Miao (My Father is a Hero) returns as the skilled blind sword-wielder, but this time

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Looking for love? New Featurette for Ke Huy Quan’s actioner ‘Love Hurts’ from ‘John Wick’ producer David Leitch

Ke Huy Quan – best known for his child roles in 1984’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, 1985’s The Goonies and perhaps less so for wiping the floor with Bolo in 1991’s Breathing Fire – is making a hard-hitting comeback with an upcoming actioner, titled Love Hurts (previously known as titled With Love) A Hollywood action lead for Quan should come as no surprise, given his critically acclaimed comeback … Continue reading

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The Role of Mythology in Martial Arts Cinema

Cinemas made about martial arts are shrouded in mystery and mythology. The finest actors from all over the globe get involved with martial arts movies to express themselves in unimaginable ways. Animals, mythical beings, and forbidden techniques are the key concepts that are discussed in martial arts cinema. These concepts are passed down from generation to generation in order to safeguard rich traditions of fighting styles. Action heroes in international … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Postman Strikes Back | Blu-ray | Only $19.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Postman Strikes Back, a 1982 Hong Kong film directed by Ronny Yu (The Occupant). The film stars Leung Kar Yan (Exciting Dragon), Chow Yun Fat (The Head Hunter), Fan Mei Sheng (12 Gold Medallions), Cherie Chung (Walk on Fire), Eddie Ko (Warriors of Future) and Brandy Yuen (Dreadnaught). The Postman Strikes Back is a unique entry in the Hong … Continue reading

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How to Game and Manage Your Time

Photo by Pixabay Gaming is definitely an exciting way for you to unwind. It can also be a way for you to challenge yourself and connect with your friends. However, you need proper time management or gaming can lead to some very unproductive habits if you’re not careful. Take a look at some strategies to balance your gaming with all your responsibilities so that you can stay efficient and enjoy … Continue reading

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‘Hard Boiled’, ‘The Killer’, ‘A Better Tomorrow’ and many more Golden Princess titles arriving on Blu-ray from Shout!

Great news for Hong Kong cinema fans! Shout! has acquired worldwide rights (excluding select Asian territories) to the Golden Princess movie library, which consists of 156 Hong Kong cinema classics, many of which have been MIA from

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First look at futuristic martial arts film ‘Absolute Dominion’ starring Désiré Mia, Alex Winter and Patton Oswalt

"Punisher: War Zone" Theatrical Poster

Writer/director Lexi Alexander, who is perhaps best-known for helming 2005’s Green Street Hooligans and 2008’s Punisher: War Zone, is currently prepping an upcoming martial arts actioner titled Absolute Dominion. Absolute Dominion takes place in 2085 A.D., where the world has been destroyed by religious warfare. Desperate to save humanity, global governing forces

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Panda to go? Jackie Chan’s action-comedy ‘Panda Plan’ hits home on February 18th from Well Go USA

On February 18, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing Panda Plan on Digital, Blu-ray & DVD. This action-comedy is the latest from martial arts superstar Jackie Chan (Hidden Strike, Ride On). The film – directed by Zhang Luan (Song of Youth, Give Me Five) – centers on a rare baby panda with a dark circle around just one eye, who becomes a worldwide sensation when he’s born at China’s Noah Zoo. But … Continue reading

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