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Ibrahim Loves Movies on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!I didn't see it that way, my brother. What I saw was an invididual going afte…
Tory on FULLY LOADED! Arrow’s highly anticipated ‘A Better Tomorrow Trilogy’ arrives on 4K Ultra HD this SeptemberYeah, I love my Shout set, but this thing is gorgeous. And a big “hell yeah”…
dakuan on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!don't know, maybe 'cause it implies that all muslims are rapist cavemen?
Ska Martes on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!Does it have any classic lines like this one from London Has Fallen Why don't…
Paul Bramhall on COF Presents: The Top 10 Fight Scenes on a BusSons of the Croydon Night
Ska Martes on FULLY LOADED! Arrow’s highly anticipated ‘A Better Tomorrow Trilogy’ arrives on 4K Ultra HD this SeptemberTony Stella did great artwork for the Arrow John Woo releases. This looks so…
Ska Martes on COF Presents: The Top 10 Fight Scenes on a BusThere's potential for an awesome fight scene featuring roadmen from different…
Andrew Hernandez on The Sin Trade (2026) ReviewI thought this would be the iQiyi film to break the losing streak for me. Whi…
Andrew Hernandez on COF Presents: The Top 10 Fight Scenes on a BusThese may be all of the notable bus fight scenes on film. I can’t think of an…
JJ Bona on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!I was watching this the other day, and I found myself wondering the same thin…
Coonhater on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!What’s “racist” about it exactly?
Paul Bramhall on COF Presents: The Top 10 Fight Scenes on a BusYeah I also don’t recall a Hammer Girl bus fight in ‘The Raid 2’.
dakuan on COF Presents: The Top 10 Fight Scenes on a Buswasn't that a train?
Setan on Iko Uwais vs. Lewis Tan Round II: ‘The Raid’ and ‘Mortal Kombat’ stars face off in Keoni Waxman’s ‘Survive the Night’Looking at Gareth Evans' work outside Indonesia I think you may be on to some…
Wacky Chan on COF Presents: The Top 10 Fight Scenes on a BusThe one that immediately comes to mind that's missing from this list is the H…
Scott Robinson on COF Presents: The Top 10 Fight Scenes on a BusDoes the specialist belong on here?? But one that you forgot is twilight of t…
JJ Bona on Iko Uwais vs. Lewis Tan Round II: ‘The Raid’ and ‘Mortal Kombat’ stars face off in Keoni Waxman’s ‘Survive the Night’I was thinking the same thing. That might actually be a magical recipe for th…
Walter on Iko Uwais vs. Lewis Tan Round II: ‘The Raid’ and ‘Mortal Kombat’ stars face off in Keoni Waxman’s ‘Survive the Night’Looking forward to this.... Hopefully it gets a limited release near me and a…
Andrew Hernandez on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!IMDB’s review section for this movie is just as unreliable as their trivia se…
sam on Iko Uwais vs. Lewis Tan Round II: ‘The Raid’ and ‘Mortal Kombat’ stars face off in Keoni Waxman’s ‘Survive the Night’I watched "Furious" and then watched this one way too slow. like 90's
Andrew Hernandez on Iko Uwais vs. Lewis Tan Round II: ‘The Raid’ and ‘Mortal Kombat’ stars face off in Keoni Waxman’s ‘Survive the Night’I hope Waxman is stepping back and letting the cast and fight choreographers…
Bren Foster: Martial Artist? Speed vs Bruce Lee & Stunts - Southern Focus on The guy is a f**king beast! Bren Foster puts life back into martial arts movies in Vertical’s actioner ‘Life After Fighting’[…] For Life After Fighting (2022), Foster wrote, directed, produced, a…
Ska Martes on Not making the jump to 4K Ultra HD? 88 Films will release ‘The Armour of God Collection’ on Blu-ray this SeptemberTriple dipping? If you are going to call it an Armour of God collection you n…
Typo on ⚽ Stephen Chow is balls deep in post-production on the anticipated ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ (aka ‘Shaolin Soccer Part II’)A little too late, maybe, Stephen... And I think most people wanted to see yo…
Ningen on Wong Kar-Wai’s ‘Grandmaster’ re-released/re-structured in 3D!The Miramaxe version is free to watch. https://youtu.be/k3tOREQ8uYo?is=MgP8jc…
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Welcome to another edition of Thunderdome!!! Take a first look at the post apocalyptic thriller ‘Warriors of the Wasteland’
Debuting on Digital July 7 from Well Go USA is Warriors of the Wasteland, a post-apocalyptic Serbian film from Nemanja Ćeranić (Loan Shark). In a distant future following a nuclear catastrophe, the West Balkans have become a lawless wasteland where the most valuable currency is the bullet. A mysterious blind fiddler wanders the ruins, singing the legend of the “Grain People” — a peaceful community of wheat-growers who refuse to … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Parasite | Blu-ray | Only $11.29 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Parasite, the Winner of the prestigious Palme d’Or (more importantly, it has been stamped “Certified On Fire” by our very own Paul Bramhall). Acclaimed South Korean director Bong Joon-ho (Okja) is back with Parasite (read our non-spoiler review), a black comedy/thriller starring the Bong’s frequent collaborator, Song Kang-ho (Memories of Murder). Brief, non-spoiler plot synopsis: All unemployed, Ki-taek’s family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous … Continue reading
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⚽ Stephen Chow is balls deep in post-production on the anticipated ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ (aka ‘Shaolin Soccer Part II’)
Hand Drawn Promotional Artwork for Kung Fu Soccer. Celebrated Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle) is currently in post production for Kung Fu Soccer (aka Shaolin Women’s Soccer), his anticipated sequel to 2001’s Shaolin Soccer. Unlike the original, Chow is only directing this time around. The sequel shifts its focus to a female soccer team and boasts an ensemble cast that includes Zhang Xiaofei (Five Hundred Miles), Dilraba … Continue reading
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She’s the best around… nothing’s gonna ever keep her down! Watch the Trailer for the Sandra Sánchez biopic ‘Karateka’
As much as we’d love for this to be a live action adaptation of Jordan Mechner’s classic 1984 video game of the same name, it isn’t. Even better, this Karateka is based on the inspiring true story of Sandra Sánchez. Karateka follows Sandra Sánchez (Andrea Ros), who chased her Olympic dream at 39, an age when most athletes have already stepped away from competition. Supported by her coach (Patrick Criado) … Continue reading
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You gotta let your WANG hang! Steve Wang’s cult classic ‘Guyver 2: Dark Hero’ arriving on Blu-ray later this year
On September 8, 2026, Toy Robot Video (a new sub-label of Arrow Video) will be releasing a Blu-ray for Guyver 2: Dark Hero. Directed by Steve Wang (Drive), this 1994 sci-fi actioner stars David Hayter, who is perhaps best known for writing the screenplays to 2000’s X-Men, 2003’s X-Men 2, and 2009’s Watchmen, as well as doing the voice for “Solid Snake” in the English versions of the Metal Gear … Continue reading
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The Surprising Link Between Filipino Movies and Online Casinos
Filipino cinema has a long history of depicting gambling — not as a peripheral vice subplot, but as a central dramatic device. From the tense mahjong parlors in classic Nora Aunor films to the cockfighting arena sequences that punctuate rural dramas, to the sleek baccarat tables in contemporary action thrillers, gambling in Filipino movies serves as shorthand for character, fate, and stakes. The house always has a meaning beyond money. … Continue reading
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FIGHTING BLACK KINGS! Watch the Trailer for ‘Paper Made’ featuring Michael Jai White, Taimak and Walter E. Jones
Martial arts star Michael Jai White (Triple Threat, Accident Man) is part of the ensemble cast for Paper Made, an upcoming martial arts thriller from writer/director Ryan Watson (Paper Line). The story centers on Tavon Watkins (Myles Truitt, Dragged Across Concrete), whose life takes a turn after a brutal hazing lands him inside an underground
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Deal on Fire! Prisoner of War | Blu-ray | Only $14.85 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Prisoner of War, the latest actioner from martial arts sensation Scott Adkins (John Wick 4, Ip Man 4, Triple Threat). Directed by and co-starring Louis Mandylor (The Debt Collector, The Doorman), Prisoner of War takes place during WWII and centers on a British officer (Adkins) who is captured and forced to fight in a Japanese internment camp. Inspired by real World War II events, … Continue reading
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The 4 Best Online Casinos for Original Games
When you search for a new online casino, is originality something you look for? If you simply want a classic casino experience with the usual games like poker and baccarat, then you might as well stick with the casino you know. However, if you want original casino games, the search becomes a little more complicated. Don’t worry – you don’t need to spend ages searching for unique casinos with original … Continue reading
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10 Best Gambling Movies Every Casino and Poker Fan Should Watch
Few settings create cinematic tension quite like a casino floor. The flashing lights, the pressure of a final hand, the risk of losing everything in a single moment. Gambling films have captivated audiences for decades by combining suspense, strategy, crime, and human drama in ways few other genres can match. Whether you’re a poker enthusiast, a casino regular, or someone exploring the best alternatives for Stake Casino, the right gambling … Continue reading
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Vengeance, Japanese style! Hiroyuki Sanada and Sonny Chiba’s ‘Roaring Fire’ arriving on Blu-ray in September
On September 8, 2026, Toy Robot Video (a new sub-label of Arrow Video) will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Roaring Fire. Directed by Norifumi Suzuki (The Killing Machine), this 1981 martial arts film stars Hiroyuki Sanada (John Wick 4) and Sonny Chiba (Wolf Guy: Enraged Lycanthrope). Emmy© Award winner Hiroyuki Sanada (Royal Warriors) stars in this wild, action-packed comedy thriller, available for the first time
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The only war we NEVER want to see end! Hiroyuki Sanada and Sonny Chiba’s ‘Ninja Wars’ on Blu-ray this September
On September 29, 2026, Toy Robot Video (a new sub-label of Arrow Video) will be releasing a Blu-ray for Ninja Wars. Directed by Kosei Saito (G.I. Samurai), this 1982 fantasy martial arts film stars Hiroyuki Sanada (Ninja in the Dragon’s Den) and Sonny Chiba (Soul of Chiba). Ninja Wars (original title: Iga Ninpōchō) is a dark, supernatural action film set in feudal Japan, blending ninja lore with horror and fantasy
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Newly unearthed cut? Dolph Lundgren’s ‘Masters of the Universe’ arrives in 4K Ultra HD in September
On September 15, 2026, Toy Robot Video (a new sub-label of Arrow Video) will be releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Masters of the Universe. Directed by Gary Goddard (Poseidon’s Fury: Escape from the Lost City), this 1987 adaptation of the He-Man and the Masters of the Universe animated series stars Dolph Lundgren (Skin Trade) and Frank Langella (Dracula). Planet Eternia and the castle of Grayskull are under threat from … Continue reading
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A Shaw Threesome! Blu-ray set for ‘Shaolin Intruders, ‘Shaolin Prince’ and ‘Two Champions of Shaolin’ arriving in July
On July 27, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for the Shaw Brothers Triple Feature, which includes 1983’s Shaolin Intruders, 1982’s Shaolin Prince and 1980’s Two Champions of Shaolin. Three Shaw classics are bought together in a brand new boxset as part of the 88 Asia numbered collection #52, #53, #54. It features new artwork
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For your Kollection? Watch Arrow’s New Trailer for the ‘Mortal Kombat Kollection’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD in June
On June 28, 2026, Arrow Video is releasing the Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD set for the Mortal Kombat Kollection, which includes 1995’s Mortal Kombat and 1997’s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. A high-impact fusion of martial arts mayhem, fantasy spectacle and video game mythology, the Mortal Kombat films brought arcade combat to the big screen
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