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Paul Bramhall on Medallion, The | aka Highbinders (2003) ReviewWe have a wonderful collection of reviews for Gordon Chan's illustrious filmo…
Miku Martineau: Age, Biography, Career, and Heritage - Virepedia on Kate (2021) Review[…] Miku Martineau is best known for playing Ani, the orphaned daughter…
jose on TIME FOR SOME ACTION! Watch Jason Statham get ambushed in an explosive new action clip from ‘Mutiny’tony jaa tiene nuevo proyecto ya esa rodando y bre foster tiene nuevos proyec…
dakuan on Exclusive: Interview with Loren Avedonare you for real?
Adam on Stoner | Blu-ray (88 Films)You're bullshit.. it's grindhouse bliss
Ska Martes on Medallion, The | aka Highbinders (2003) ReviewGive it another 20 years and people might start re-evaluating Jackie's 2010 a…
Ska Martes on Medallion, The | aka Highbinders (2003) ReviewGordon Chan's biggest contribution to action cinema might be his insistence o…
Job on Exclusive: Interview with Loren AvedonLoren Avedon is in my opinion the best movie actor ever on this planet, even…
Wacky Chan on They call him Bruce! ‘Revenger’ star Bruce Khan returns in the Trailer for the martial arts prison flick ‘Purgatory: Kill Zone’Bruce Khan is the real deal. I forgot about this one and I am very happy it w…
Andrew Hernandez on Dragons Forever | aka Cyclone Z (1988) ReviewWhen I was a kid, I bought into the whole fantasy that Jackie Chan always doe…
Throwdown on THE MASTER IS BACK! Yuen Woo-ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 6thAmigo, no hace falta spamear todos los hilos con la misma solicitud. Tony Jaa…
jose on THE MASTER IS BACK! Yuen Woo-ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 6thpuede poner noticias de tony jaa y de bren foster y jet li
Throwdown on Dragons Forever | aka Cyclone Z (1988) ReviewThanks Andrew. Funnily enough, I remember that exact quote - I think the pean…
Throwdown on Medallion, The | aka Highbinders (2003) ReviewI've always found Gordon Chan somewhat overrated. And both his outings for Ja…
Nancy Lo on Before he became ‘Oldboy’, he met ‘Failan’… Choi Min-sik and Cecilia Cheung’s classic arrives on Blu-ray this NovemberThis movie was like… okay i guess? It needed to focus WAY more on Failan and…
Andrew Hernandez on Medallion, The | aka Highbinders (2003) ReviewOh god, this movie pissed me off so much back then. If only I had known that…
Andrew Hernandez on Dragons Forever | aka Cyclone Z (1988) ReviewTo answer your query about Rumble in the Bronx, Stanley Tong did do that stun…
Ska Martes on Dragons Forever | aka Cyclone Z (1988) ReviewIts all relative right. It might be the lesser than Project A and Wheels on M…
Ska Martes on Shadow’s Edge, The (2025) ReviewThanks for the link. Goldberg sounds delusional in this article. Its not like…
Ska Martes on Medallion, The | aka Highbinders (2003) ReviewAny actress who was on the rise in the 90s and then just seemed to fall off t…
Throwdown on Medallion, The | aka Highbinders (2003) ReviewAgreed. The HK filmmakers never seemed to understand that what we want from H…
Throwdown on Shadow’s Edge, The (2025) ReviewI enjoyed this article (and this blog) by Joseph Kuby, which did a deep dive…
Throwdown on FULLY LOADED! Watch Trailers for Arrow’s highly anticipated ‘A Better Tomorrow Trilogy’ arriving in 4K UHD in SeptemberThe English dub for ABT was classic. Glad it's included here. I wish these di…
Throwdown on Dragons Forever | aka Cyclone Z (1988) ReviewAmen. The chemistry is off, and you can feel the internal resentments bubblin…
jose on Bad Lieutenant just got BADDER! Watch the Trailer for Takashi Miike’s ‘Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo’ arriving soon from Neonpuede poner noticias der tony jaa y scott adkins y jet li y el ultimo bren fo…
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Feeling blue lately? Tsui Hark’s 1984 classic ‘Shanghai Blues’ on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray later this month
Later this month, Vinegar Syndrome/Film Movement is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Shanghai Blues, a 1984 classic from Tsui Hark (The Raid, Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind). The film will presented in a New 4K restoration, supervised from the original negative by Tsui Hark with L’Immagine Ritrovata and the soundtrack remixed by One Cool Sound. Beginning against the backdrop of the Second Sino-Japanese War, the inimitable … Continue reading
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Tiger on the Beat Collection | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Shout)
On April 28, 2026, Shout is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for the Tiger on the Beat collection, which includes 1988’s Tiger on the Beat and 1990’s Tiger on the Beat 2. Both are helmed by iconic Shaw Brothers director/fight choreographer Lau Kar-Leung (Martial Club). Collectively, the films star Chow Yun-Fat (The Head Hunter), Conan Lee (Ninja in the Dragon’s Den), Danny Lee (Final Justice), Nina Li Chi (Dragon … Continue reading
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Angry River | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On May 12, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for Angry River, a 1971 martial arts thriller director Huang Feng (Lady Whirlwind). A milestone in Hong Kong film history – the very first film produced by the legendary Golden Harvest studios, for whom Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan made their best films. Kung Fu Queen Angela Mao (Invincible Eight) plays a woman searching
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Invincible Eight | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On May 12, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for The Invincible Eight, a 1971 Golden Harvest wuxia film from director Lo Wei (Tattooed Dragon, Seaman No. 7). Side note: Are you feeling some déjà vu? If so, then you’re not alone, because yes, 88 Films’ competitor, Eureka, recently announced their own UK (Region B) version, slated for March (see details). Directed by Lo Wei (The … Continue reading
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The Himalayan | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On May 12, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the U.S. Blu-ray (Region A) for The Himalayan, a 1976 martial arts thriller director Huang Feng (Stoner). After she’s framed for adultery by her wicked brother-in-law Tseng Ching Lam (Angela Mao, Invincible Eight) takes to the hills to plot her revenge. That will
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Live Casino Streaming Technology Through a Cinematic Lens
Live casino streaming has evolved beyond mere webcam feeds to elaborate productions that draw heavily on cinematic language. Where it used to feel like looking through a keyhole at a dealer spinning a roulette wheel, it is now an immersive, highly visual experience that is as good as, or better than, a high-quality live broadcast. As audiences become more critical, streaming sites such as playlive casino are pushing the limits of what … Continue reading
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The Eye | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
On April 21, 2026, Arrow is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for 2008’s The Eye. Following their explosive debut Bangkok Dangerous, directorial duo the Pang Brothers would catch the attention of acclaimed producer Peter Ho-Sun Chan, and the three would collaborate on one of the most memorable horror films to come out of Hong Kong, the chilling and poignant The Eye. When blind musician Wong Kar Mun (Angelica Lee) has her … Continue reading
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Swordplay meets John Wick-style violence? First Look at Henry Cavill in Chad Stahelski’s ‘Highlander’ remake
Stuntman-turned-Hollywood filmmaker Chad Stahelski (John Wick: Chapter 4) is hard at work with his full-scale reboot/remake of Highlander. The action-fantasy revival will be led by Henry Cavill (Man of Steel) and Russell Crowe (Gladiator). The new Highlander will be based on the 1986 original, which starred Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery and Clancy Brown as immortal beings, hunting down one another and collecting more power. The time-jumping film — with its … Continue reading
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Grandmaster Ji Han-jae, founder of Sin Moo Hapkido and ‘Game of Death’ action star, passes away at 89
Ji Han-jae, a renowned South Korean Hapkido grandmaster and founder of Sin Moo Hapkido, has passed away in his sleep at the age of 89. In his short Hong Kong film career, he has appeared in titles such as 1972’s Hapkido, 1973’s Fist of Unicorn, 1974’s The Dragon Tamers and perhaps his most famous, 1972/1978’s Game of Death, where he had a memorable on-screen fight with Bruce Lee. Our heartfelt … Continue reading
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Eddie Peng’s action-comedy ‘Busted Water Pipes’ hits U.S. theaters on January 30th from China Lion
On January 30, 2026, China Lion is releasing Busted Water Pipes to select Canadian and U.S. theaters. Directed by newcomer Difei Zhou, this fast-paced action-comedy stars Eddie Peng (The Rescue, Hidden Man, I Did It My Way). When crime goes down, a police team is forced to fabricate cases to keep their jobs. When the police station’s water pipe bursts, they are faced with actual criminals: tomb raiders disguised as … Continue reading
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Witness Japan’s most lethal assassin in a NEW action clip from Well Go USA’s ‘Revolver Lily’ arriving on Digital Jan 17
On January 27, 2026, Well Go USA is releasing Revolver Lily on Digital, which will be followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release on February 10, 2026. From acclaimed filmmaker Yukisada Isao (Go) comes Revolver Lily, an upcoming stylish action-thriller that’s based on the novel of the same name by Kyo Nagaura. The film stars Ayase Haruka (Our Little Sister, Ichi) – who was nominated for Best Actress at the 2024 … Continue reading
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Movies That Became Our Favourite Games
Sometimes watching a movie just isn’t enough. You finish it and realise you’re not ready to leave that world yet. That’s where movie-based games come in. And yes, some of them are kind of bad. Or expensive and flashy without really getting what made the movie special in the first place. The best ones though, understand the most important thing. It’s not about making a copy. It’s about making you … Continue reading
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Ready for a run? 88 Films’ New Blu-ray for Alfred Cheung and Yuen Biao’s classic noir thriller is now available
Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for On the Run, a 1988 Hong Kong thriller directed by Alfred Cheung (Her Fatal Ways). It should be noted that 88 Films did release a UK-only Blu-ray for On the Run (Region B) back in 2023, but this new Blu-ray is being introduced as both a UK/US (Region A/B) release (with new artwork by Sean Longmore), which essentially makes … Continue reading
From the Big Screen to Your Wall: Movie-Inspired Decor
Movies don’t just entertain—they shape aesthetics, spark nostalgia, and influence personal style. For film lovers, incorporating movie-inspired décor into living spaces is a way to celebrate favorite stories, characters, and moments while creating a home environment that feels personal and expressive. From subtle nods to iconic films to bold statement pieces, movie-inspired décor blends creativity with comfort. This article explores how film buffs can personalize their spaces using lighting, visual … Continue reading
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Making Eye-Catching Music Videos on a Budget
Creating a compelling music video no longer requires a big production crew or a large budget. Advances in digital tools and creative planning have made it possible for independent artists, content creators, and small brands to produce visually engaging music videos without overspending. The key lies in focusing on creativity, smart resource use, and accessible technology rather than costly equipment. This article explores practical ways to make eye-catching music videos … Continue reading
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