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- dakuan on The unhinged martial arts sci-fi actioner ‘Boy Kills World’ starring ‘Crow’ actor Bill Skarsgård gets a New Trailerwatched the other day: if i wasn't a sucker for both Yayan Ruhian and Jon Ben…
- JJ Bona on Deal on Fire! The Corrupter | Blu-ray | Only $12.18 – Expires soon!I liked this one too. I consider it CYF's best Hollywood film. I have a feeli…
- Andrew Hernandez on Michelle Yeoh will attack with a different kind of blade for Amazon Prime’s sequel series ‘Blade Runner 2099’I’m sure after Everything Everywhere and winning the Oscar, she wanted to rec…
- Ska Martes on Michelle Yeoh will attack with a different kind of blade for Amazon Prime’s sequel series ‘Blade Runner 2099’Its a shame Yeoh hasn't been able to capitalise on her Oscar success with a g…
- Ska Martes on Bursting Point (2023) ReviewDefinitely not a perfect movie by any means but this was far more enjoyable t…
- Andrew Hernandez on Deal on Fire! The Corrupter | Blu-ray | Only $12.18 – Expires soon!I enjoyed this movie! Back in high school, I was excited to learn that the di…
- Andrew Hernandez on Bursting Point (2023) ReviewIt wasn’t all him since he and Gordon Chan were co-directors. (Allegedly. Aft…
- Ven on 88 Films will release a Blu-ray for ‘An Autumn’s Tale’ this summer starring Chow Yun-fat and Cherie ChungAmazing film!
- JJ Bona on Bursting Point (2023) Review"After his Beast Cops-phase. I tuned out."
- Tory on Bursting Point (2023) ReviewThanks for this! I didn’t even know this was a thing, and I’m probably happie…
- Andrew Hernandez on Bursting Point (2023) ReviewHmmm. I’m pretty selective with what dark films I’ll go for, but it sounds li…
- Timwest on Now the real pain begins, Danny-boy! Watch the Teaser Trailer for Netflix’ 6th season for the ‘Cobra Kai’ martial arts sagaYes see that miove
- Andrew Hernandez on The unhinged martial arts sci-fi actioner ‘Boy Kills World’ starring ‘Crow’ actor Bill Skarsgård gets a New TrailerThis was good escapism for the weekend! Bill Skarsgard did a great job in the…
- Martin+Sandison on Dragon, The Hero, The | aka Dragon on Fire (1979) ReviewHi Eric, sorry for the late reply I just noticed this post. You can still fin…
- Andrew Hernandez on Kato who? Eureka’s Blu-ray for Jet Li’s sci-fi actioner ‘Black Mask’ now available from Eureka EntertainmentThis was a great release. It’s amazing how much they polished and made the pi…
- Scott Robinson on Roundup: Punishment, The (2024) Reviewmaybe i don't get outside enough haha what are of AZ did you live at?
- Scott Robinson on Cynthia Rothrock, Stephen Chow, Andy Lau and Simon Yam: Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of May!Hi yah's chinese web movie to HK film ratio is getting mo bettah.
- Andrew Hernandez on Cynthia Rothrock, Stephen Chow, Andy Lau and Simon Yam: Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of May!Ah, City Cops. Everything else about that flick was unbearable, but the decen…
- Andrew Hernandez on Roundup: Punishment, The (2024) ReviewI used to live in AZ, and I was fortunate enough to catch theatrical releases…
- Andrew on Roundup: Punishment, The (2024) ReviewAlways a pleasure to see Paul enjoying a Don Lee film, glad you liked this mo…
- Typo on The Double Crossers | Blu-ray (Eureka)Well... No.
- Tory on ‘Enter the Fat Dragon’ helmer rounds up Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Jeeja Yanin and Yayan Ruhian for ‘The Furious’Totally agree. The geeks are finally taking over. CGI may be the norm, but we…
- Andrew Hernandez on France’s answer to ‘The Raid’? Don’t miss a Newest hard-hitting clip for ‘Mayhem!’ from ‘Hitman’ director Xavier GensI finally found time to rent Farang, and I liked it. I’m glad I read the revi…
- Scott Robinson on The Last Kumite | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (MPI Home Video)His first name is Bruce..... so we know he's 50% good at fight footage.
- Scott Robinson on ‘Enter the Fat Dragon’ helmer rounds up Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Jeeja Yanin and Yayan Ruhian for ‘The Furious’LP...... you can't just come in and out, give us hard info, then disappear. T…
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Shannon Lee’s thoughts on a new CGI Bruce Lee film?
Shannon Lee, daughter of Bruce Lee and head of the Lee estate, is open to the idea of bringing her father back to life for a feature presentation, via computer generated technology. Forbes recently interviewed Lee regarding the new 90-second Johnnie Walker Whiskey spot, which features a realistic cgi animation of Bruce. “Do I think the technology could carry itself front and center for a 90-minute movie?” asks Lee. “That … Continue reading
Keanu Reeves talks about his martial arts film ‘Man of Tai Chi’
THE MOVIE: Keanu Reeves directs and stars in Man of Tai Chi, an action-packed homage to classic kung fu films. Also starring is Hong Kong singer-actress Karen Mok and Chen Hu (aka Tiger Chen). Yuen Woo-ping will be handling the choreography. In Man of Tai Chi, Chen Hu stars as a young martial artist whose fighting skills brings him to a realm of vast opportunities, and painful choices. Reeves is playing … Continue reading
Shout! Factory announces a ‘Fist of Fury’ replacement disc
After weeks of delays and quality concerns, Shout! Factory’s highly-anticipated Bruce Lee Legacy Collection became available for purchase last week. The final released version contained what was promised from the beginning: True HD remasters of all the Bruce Lee movies, not to mention a correction on one of the mislabeled discs. However, there were many recent reports that the Fist of Fury Blu-ray disc was missing the mono Mandarin audio … Continue reading
Fudoh: The New Generation (1996) Review
Director: Takashi Miike Cast: Shosuke Tanihara, Kenji Takano, Marie Jinno, Tamaki Kenmochi, Toru Minegishi, Miho Nomoto, Riki Takeuchi, Takeshi Caesar, Yuichi Minato, Mickey Curtis Running Time: 100 min. By Woody Pussy fart darts. Pre-teen assassins. Riki Takeuchi putting out a cigarette on Mickey Curtis’ severed head. A giant member of Riki’s gang kicking a severed head, splattering it into pieces, no doubt angering the young children using it for a game of soccer. … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! True Romance | Blu-ray | Only $5.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 1993’s True Romance, directed by Tony Scott (The Last Boy Scout) and written by Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction). A comic book clerk (Christian Slater) marries a hooker (Patricia Arquette), steals cocaine from her pimp (Gary Oldman), and tries to sell it in Hollywood, while the owners of the coke try to reclaim it (headed by Christopher Walken). It’s violent, it’s hip and it’s Scott’s … Continue reading
Donnie Yen in talks for his first Hollywood film ‘Priority Run’
Twitch reports that Troy Nixey, the director of 2010 horror flick Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark, has started pre-production on what may become Donnie Yen’s (Flash Point) first starring role in an English-language film. The title of the film is called Priority Run and judging from the synopsis below, it has the potential to be one heck of an action flick. Official synopsis: Piority Run takes us on highway … Continue reading
Japanese poster for the Statham vs. Franco flick ‘Homefront’
THE MOVIE: Directed by Gary Fleder (Kiss the Girls) and based on the novel of the same name by Chuck Logan, Homefront involves Phil Broker (Jason Statham), a former DEA agent who sees his quiet family life turned upside down when his path crosses with a band of drug traffickers, led by Gator (James Franco), a meth kingpin. Homefront also stars Winona Ryder (The Iceman), Kate Bosworth (Straw Dogs) and Vincent D’Onofrio (Full … Continue reading
R.I.P. Hal Needham, director-stuntman
Director-stuntman Hal Needham, who was best known for the Smokey and the Bandit and Cannonball Run films, has died of cancer at the age of 82. The Tennessee native served the country as paratrooper during the Korean war. Shortly after, he landed a model gig for Viceroy Cigarettes. He later began a successful career as a Hollywood stuntman, where he formed a company called Stunts Unlimited. Needham often doubled for famous names, most … Continue reading
Jean Reno wants revenge in the Luc Besson-produced ’22 Bullets’
From producers Luc Besson (The Fifth Element) and Robert Mark Kamen (Taken) comes a “new” French action film called 22 Bullets (aka L’immortel) starring Jean Reno and directed by Richard Berry (The Black Box). 22 Bullets isn’t technically a new film. It’s actually been floating around other parts of the world since 2010, but it’s only now that the film is getting a North American limited theatrical release on November 8, 2013. … Continue reading
Death Wish: 40th Anniversary Edition | Blu-ray (Paramount)
RELEASE DATE: February 4, 2014 Paramount presents the Blu-ray for the Death Wish: 40th Anniversary Edition, directed by Michael Winner (Death Wish II). A New York City architect (Charles Bronson) becomes a one-man vigilante squad after his wife (Hope Lange) is murdered by street punks. Also features an early appearance by Jeff Goldblum as a thug. Watch the trailer. And don’t forget, Death Wish parts 1-4 are all currently available on Blu-ray.
Deal on Fire! Ninja | Blu-ray | Only $7.10 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Ninja, directed by Isaac Florentine (Undisputed 3: Redemption) and starring Scott Adkins (Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning). How can you go wrong with a movie starring Adkins and simply called Ninja? Besides, it’s the perfect way to warm up for the upcoming Ninja II: Shadow of a Tear (now available for pre-order). Ninja also stars Tsuyoshi Ihara (13 Assassins), Mika Hijii (Alien vs. Ninja) … Continue reading
The Berlin File | DVD (CJ Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: December 24, 2013 CJ Entertainment presents the DVD for Ryoo Seung-wan’s The Berlin File. The plot involves a secret agent who is framed for a crime he did not commit, and who must also protect the lives of his wife and unborn child. Starring Ha Jung-woo (The Chaser), Han Suk-kyu (Shiri), Ryoo Seung-bum (Crying Fist) and Jeon Ji-hyun (My Sassy Girl). Watch the trailer.
‘Bruce Lee’ arrives on high definition Blu-ray today!
After weeks of delays and “quality” concerns, we are happy to report that a 100% corrected version of Shout! Factory’s highly-anticipated Bruce Lee Legacy Collection is now available to purchase. In addition to the mislabeled discs being fixed, the set will contain what was promised from the beginning: True HD remasters of all the Bruce Lee movies. An email from Shout! Factory was sent to those who received early pressings … Continue reading
Steven Seagal returns in the 2nd trailer for ‘Force of Execution’
Coming to a DVD clamshell near you is Steven Seagal’s latest movie, Force of Execution (watch the trailer). Seagal re-teams with A Dangerous Man and Maximum Conviction director Keoni Waxman. This time around, Pulp Fiction’s Ving Rhames and Machete’s Danny Trejo are along for the ride. Just don’t expect Seagal to be saving the world in this one, because he’s not exactly a good guy. Here’s the plot, according to Voltage Pictures: Alexander’s (Seagal) … Continue reading
Jackie Chan teaming up with ‘Crouching Tiger’ director?
HKSAR reports that while Jackie Chan was promoting CZ12 (aka Chinese Zodiac, Armour of God 3) at the film’s Los Angeles premiere, he revealed that he and director Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) were discussing scripts. Before you get too excited, don’t assume that this project will be an action-martial arts movie like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Knowing Lee’s track record, there’s a good chance the two are discussing a … Continue reading
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