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Andrew Hernandez on The Old Woman with the Knife (2025) ReviewA movie about a weakened assassin who can’t engage their enemies traditionall…
Max on Do you believe in Bronsploitation? Well, you’re gonna meet ’em! Sneak peek at Mike Malloy’s upcoming documentaryLooks exciting Mike. Should generate a lot of interest. Looking forward to th…
Anthony Harris on Do you believe in Bronsploitation? Well, you’re gonna meet ’em! Sneak peek at Mike Malloy’s upcoming documentaryMalloy knows his tough guys. Consistently creating thought provoking and inte…
Paul Bramhall on Watch Jackie Chan go off on Wang in a New action-packed clip from ‘Karate Kid: Legends’Xiangyang Xu with assistance from Fabien Gorchon.
Kevin on Watch Jackie Chan go off on Wang in a New action-packed clip from ‘Karate Kid: Legends’Who the fight choreographer?
Joan on Do you believe in Bronsploitation? Well, you’re gonna meet ’em! Sneak peek at Mike Malloy’s upcoming documentaryInteresting, did not know. “Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.”
Andrew Hernandez on Is there a doctor in the house? ‘John Wick’ producers enlist Michelle Yeoh in the action thriller ‘The Surgeon’This sounds really cool, and I’d love for it to succeed. I just hope that Mic…
emma on Is there a doctor in the house? ‘John Wick’ producers enlist Michelle Yeoh in the action thriller ‘The Surgeon’Now this is the kind of casting news that really gets fans buzzing! Michelle…
emma on Deal on Fire! The Postman Strikes Back | Blu-ray | Only $18.99 – Expires soon!This is such an underrated gem that's finally getting the recognition it trul…
Dan on Watch Jackie Chan go off on Wang in a New action-packed clip from ‘Karate Kid: Legends’There's a reason that scene takes place in the dark - none of it was Jackie,…
Juan A Dilone on Who wins in a fight between Xie Miao vs Andy On? New Trailer for ‘Hunt the Wicked’ from the director of ‘Blind War’do they have a english dub at least for the movie
JJ Bona on Pop it, Tommy, pop it!!! Are Philip and Simon Rhee reuniting with Eric Roberts for a ‘Best of the Best 5’?They need to do it Leroy Nguyen-style and hit the button!
Ningen on Pop it, Tommy, pop it!!! Are Philip and Simon Rhee reuniting with Eric Roberts for a ‘Best of the Best 5’?Plus, the alleged Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle sequels.
Paul Bramhall on Pop it, Tommy, pop it!!! Are Philip and Simon Rhee reuniting with Eric Roberts for a ‘Best of the Best 5’?If we’ve learnt anything, it’s that there’s a world of difference between “go…
JJ Bona on Pop it, Tommy, pop it!!! Are Philip and Simon Rhee reuniting with Eric Roberts for a ‘Best of the Best 5’?I hope it happens too, but unfortunately, a "mention" isn't official. Still w…
Kiril Valkov on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!As far as I know Shout Factory bought the whole library of titles from the co…
chrichtonsworld on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!I own the DVD, two Blu-ray editions. Not that long ago I saw a video on youtu…
Guest777 on Pop it, Tommy, pop it!!! Are Philip and Simon Rhee reuniting with Eric Roberts for a ‘Best of the Best 5’?JJ Bona, why "nothing is official"? Over the last two years the Rhee brothers…
Xenochimp on Pop it, Tommy, pop it!!! Are Philip and Simon Rhee reuniting with Eric Roberts for a ‘Best of the Best 5’?I really enjoyed 1-3. The fourth was awful thouggh
Ningen on You guys ready to Jet? Full details for Shout Studios’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray set for ‘The Jet Li Collection’Oh, and it's nice that they're using covers which don't insult the viewer's i…
Ska Martes on Is Tom the only megastar who does his own stunts? Watch the New Trailer for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’Lets hope MI8 is a step up from 7. MI 5 and 6 are near almost top-tier (De Pa…
Ska Martes on You guys ready to Jet? Full details for Shout Studios’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray set for ‘The Jet Li Collection’Ok I might need to double dip again. already have these movies in 4k from 88…
Ningen on You guys ready to Jet? Full details for Shout Studios’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray set for ‘The Jet Li Collection’Part of me wants to see High Risk on 4k with that Meltdown 'Van Damme dub' th…
Kiril Valkov on John Woo’s action classic goes hard! Restored ‘Hard Boiled’ is coming to Cannes, Digital and Physical from Shout!Great news! I would like to see it here in the UK as well, maybe 88 Films or…
Andrew Hernandez on Striking Rescue (2024) ReviewI rented this, and it was worth a watch. The action is nice and the showdown…
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A Stranger in Paradise | DVD (Freestyle)
RELEASE DATE: March 24, 2015 Freestyle presents the DVD for A Stranger in Paradise, starring Colin Egglesfield, Byron Mann (The Corruptor), Gary Daniels (Tekken 2: Kazuya’s Revenge), Catalina Sandino Moreno and Stuart Townsend. On the verge of making partner at a multi-billion dollar hedge fund, Josh’s (Egglesfield) life is turned upside down when the SEC investigates the head of the company for insider trading. Forced into a well-timed vacation he never … Continue reading
Metal Hurlant Chronicles | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: April 14, 2015 Shout Factory presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Metal Hurlant Chronicles: The Complete Series. Metal Hurlant Chronicles features fan favorite and martial artist Scott Adkins (Assassination Games), Michael Jai White (Falcon Rising, Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown), Darren Shahlavi (Ip Man 2) and Matt Mullins (Blood and Bone). The show is based off a popular comic book anthology of science fiction and fantasy by … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Bruce Lee Premiere Collection | Blu-ray | Only $14.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray set for Shout! Factory’s Bruce Lee Premiere Collection, which includes the following four films: The Big Boss (1971), Fist of Fury (1972), Way Of the Dragon (1972) and Game of Death (1978). Also included are extra features for each individual title. Please note: This new set includes only the films mentioned above. If you’re interested in the collector’s book, the documentaries and the Bonus … Continue reading
New trailer for live action adaptation of Japan’s ‘Patlabor’
In Hollywood, live-action films based on comic books and cartoons are definitely the in-thing, but Hollywood isn’t the only place that’s bringing giant robots and super heroes to the big screen. A live-action series adaptation of Mamoru Oshii’s Patlabor – titled The Next Generation: Patlabor – will be making its April premier in Japan. The 7-part series, which revolves around a police robot pilot squad in a futuristic Tokyo, will be followed … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Missing in Action: Double Feature | Blu-ray | Only $7.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for the Missing in Action: Double Feature, which includes Joseph Zito’s Missing in Action (1984) and Lance Hool’s Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1984/1985). Fun Trivia: Missing in Action was originally intended to be a sequel to Missing in Action 2 (which was actually filmed before Missing in Action), but when producers realized Missing in Action was the stronger of the two, they swapped the release … Continue reading
The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: March 10, 2015 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Jacob Cheung’s The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom. This wuxia-fantasy revolves around a pair of lovers – a devilish outlaw (Fan Bingbing) and the righteous Taoist leader Huang Xiaoming), and their love that could change the fate of the nation. The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom also stars Vincent Zhao (True Legend), Wang Xuebing, … Continue reading
Cityonfire.com’s ‘The Pirates’ Blu-ray Giveaway! – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Cityonfire.com and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of the Award-winning South Korean crime thriller The Pirates to three lucky Cityonfire visitors. If you’re not familiar with the film, you’ll want to watch the trailer! To enter, simply add a comment to this post and describe, in your own words, this clip (we apologize in advance regarding 0:49 to 1:10). We will be selecting a winner at random. Be sure … Continue reading
Get instant cult ‘n exploitation with VinegarSyndrome.tv!
For much of the past year, Vinegar Syndrome has been promoting a streaming site with the name Skinaflix. In the early development stage, they decided that as wonderful as the Skinaflix concept was, it seemed a mistake to limit it only to sexploitation. With that in mind, they have revamped the concept into VinegarSyndrome.tv, a more diverse streaming service with the inclusion of ALL genres distributed by Vinegar Syndrome and our … Continue reading
Move over Arnold… George Tan’s ‘Conan’ movie is coming!
There’s nothing wrong with a little bit of competition, right? Much like the two Kickboxer films currently facing off in production (Kickboxer: City of Blood and Kickboxer: Vengeance), there are two Conan movies that may also clash – or not. One has practically completed filming. Everyone already knows about Legend of Conan (aka King Conan), which has been on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s to-do list for about 2 years. The other called Iron Shadows – … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Protector & Crime Story | Blu-ray | Only $13.29 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray Double Feature for 1985′s The Protector & 1993′s Crime Story. The Protector is noteworthy for James Glickenhaus’ (The Exterminator) attempt to make Jackie Chan a Charles Bronson/Clint Eastwood-type hero. As a result, the film is filled with R-Rated violence, harsh language and gratuitous nudity. Kirk Wong’s (The Big Hit) Crime Story is yet another “serious” outting for Jackie, but unlike The Protector, many consider it one … Continue reading
Paramount has their ‘Eagle Eye’ on a director for ‘G.I. Joe 3′
Fan reception to G.I. Joe: Retaliation was somewhat mixed but it seems Dwayne ‘The Rock” Johnson’s box office prowess carried the movie to global success. Now, Paramount is on a mission to bring the popular franchise back on the big screen once again. First, director Jon M. Chu (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Justin Bieber’s Believe) was in talks to helm the third installment. Then Martin Campbell (Goldeneye, Casino Royale) came and went. Now, … Continue reading
Jino Kang is the ‘Weapon of Choice’ for a perfect kill!
Director. Producer. Writer. Stuntman. Oh yeah, he also holds a black belt in Hapkido, Tae Kwon Do and Kyokoshin-Kai Karate. The man I speak of is Jino Kang (Blade Warrior) and he’s back with another action-packed, independent martial arts thriller titled Weapon of Choice, also known as Fist 2 Fist 2 – a sequel by name only to 2011’s Fist 2 Fist (click here for our review). Retired assassin, Jack Lee … Continue reading
Behind Enemy Lines | Blu-ray (Olive Films)
RELEASE DATE: March 31, 2015 Olive Films presents the Blu-ray for 1997’s Behind Enemy Lines, starring Thomas Ian Griffith (The Karate Kid Part III, Hollow Point). It’s Excessive Force meets Rambo: First Blood Part II! An ex-marine (Griffith) and his well trained crew, return to Vietnam, after he discovers a former colleague isn’t dead but being held by a sadistic Communist general. Behind Enemy Lines also stars Chris Mulkey, Mark Carlton and Spanky … Continue reading
Escape from New York: Collector’s Edition | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: April 21, 2015 Shout! Factory presents the Escape from New York: Collector’s Edition Blu-ray. John Carpenter’s 1981 cult classic gets Shout’s “Collector’s Edition” treatment, so expect a load of brand new extra features! In 1997, when the U.S. President (Donald Pleasence) crashes into Manhattan, which is now a giant maximum security prison, a convicted bank robber (Kurt Russell) is sent in for a rescue. Also starring Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, … Continue reading
Firepower | Blu-ray (Scorpion Releasing)
RELEASE DATE: March 10, 2015 Scorpion Releasing presents the Limited Edition Blu-ray for 1979’s Firepower, directed by Michael Winner (Death Wish). In Firepower, a merc is hired by the FBI to track down a powerful recluse criminal. At the same time, a woman is also trying to track him down for her own personal vendetta. Firepower stars James Coburn, O.J. Simpson, Sophia Loren, Eli Wallach, Anthony Franciosa, George Grizzard, Vincent Gardenia, … Continue reading
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