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on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David AyerThe movie is very flawed, but “beyond awful” is overdoing it. Everything woul…
on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David Ayermmm... You are too forgiving. If you ignore the padding, the action is averag…
on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?They can always do the other Bruces.
on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?There’s a third option - the ‘No Retreat, No Surrender’ approach!
on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?Looking forward to this, but if it’s set in 1977 no chance of a Bruce Lee cam…
on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingHe can't tell Kam Kong from Lee Man-tai, and thinks LO REI directed Fist of F…
on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasWho are you to tell where I should I post and shouldn't post. I'll post where…
on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingCouldn't agree more. Bey was THE man when it comes to HK movies commentaries.…
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on Under the Gun (1995) ReviewThis filmis great, good shout
on Snake Prince, The (1976) ReviewI really want to buy these imprint releases. I just dread Arrow announcing Sh…
on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’That’s a fantastic description! Totally accurate. And I can see why obvious s…
on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearOfficially selected for this year's Midnight Screenings at Cannes: https://ww…
on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’This looks interesting. The trailer is now out. https://youtu.be/JCW7OoSp0bI
on The return of Jet Li? More on Yuen Woo Ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ starring Wu Jing and Nic TseBring Back Jet Li!!!! for a few more movies. I think Jet Li would GREAT for t…
on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?You could argue a 2 week token theatrical window doesn't really count as a th…
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Switch | Blu-ray & DVD (Funimation)
RELEASE DATE: April 15, 2014 Funimation presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Switch, starring Andy Lau (Shaolin) as a James Bond-like hero. This highly anticipated Mandarin-language film was shot in Dubai, the same location as Tom Cruise’s now famous hotel-climbing stunt in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, on a budget of about $20 million US dollars, it’s basically Hong Kong’s answer to the Mission: Impossible franchise. Watch the trailer.
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Deal on Fire! Seven Swords | Blu-ray | Only $8.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Seven Swords, directed by Tsui Hark (The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate) and starring Donnie Yen (Ip Man), Leon Lai (A Hero Never Dies), Charlie Yeung (New Police Story). Seven Swords is the tale of seven master swordsmen who band together to prevent the slaughter of innocent villagers by an evil warlord.
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First teaser trailer for the martial arts gangster tale ‘Vor’
A Hong Kong-based independent studio that calls themselves Drifting Pictures is prepping up a film called Vor, a movie Film Combat Syndicate decribes as “an epic martial arts gangster tale that explores the honor codes and rules of the Russian and Chinese criminal underworlds.” Vor marks the directorial debut feature of actor, fight choreographer and writer Philippe Joly (who appears in the upcoming Chow Yun-fat film, From Vegas To Macau). Joly also … Continue reading
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Welcome to the Jungle | Blu-ray & DVD (Universal)
RELEASE DATE: March 25, 2014 Universal presents the Blu-ray & DVD Welcome to the Jungle, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. A group of office workers find themselves stranded on a desert island when a corporate retreat, led by unhinged former Marine (Jean-Claude Van Damme), goes horribly wrong. Now Chris (Adam Brody) and his co-workers must battle nature – and each other – to survive! Also starring Rob Huebel, Kristen Schaal, Dennis … Continue reading
Countdown | DVD (Action Slate)
RELEASE DATE: March 25, 2014 Action Slate presents the DVD for Countdown, a 2012 thriller from Thailand! Set in New York City on New Years Eve. At a time when most people start with a clean slate, three Thai roommates are at the mercy of a mysterious psychotic, house-crashing drug dealer, who forces them to face horrors from their past and to make amends, or die trying! Starring Pachara Chirathivat, Jarinporn … Continue reading
Cityonfire interviews the legendary Don “The Dragon” Wilson
Cityonfire.com is proud to present our exclusive interview with the legendary Don “The Dragon” Wilson. The 11-time World Kickboxing Champion talks about his prolific action movie career (30 titles and counting!), his mentor, his personal favorite titles, his thoughts on remakes, and much more! Judging from the interview, we have a lot more to look forward to from the Martial Arts Hall of Famer, including upcoming titles like White Tiger, … Continue reading
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Puncture Wounds | aka A Certain Justice | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: March 11, 2014 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Puncture Wounds (aka A Certain Justice). After returning home from a traumatic tour of duty in Iraq, John (Cung Le) finds himself rescuing a local call girl from a group of violent Aryan Brotherhood pimps. Having killed several of them in the process, John and his family are now the prime targets of Hollis, the ruthless criminal leader of the … Continue reading
Fists of Legend | Blu-ray & DVD (Inception Media Group)
RELEASE DATE: February 18, 2014 Inception Media Group presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Fists of Legend (not to be confused with the similarly-titled Jet Li flick). Directed by Kang Woo-suk (Public Enemy), Fists of Legend follows three old friends and rivals who face off on a TV program billed as “The Greatest Fight Show on Earth”. The film stars Hwang Jung-min, Yoo Jun-sang, Yoon Je-moon, Lee Yo-won and Jung Woong-in. Watch the … Continue reading
New poster for ‘Need for Speed’ starring Aaron Paul
THE MOVIE: Fresh from prison, a street racer who was framed by a wealthy business associate joins a cross country race with revenge in mind. His ex-partner, learning of the plan, places a massive bounty on his head as the race begins. Scott Waugh (Act of Valor) directs this upcoming movie adaptation of Electronic Arts’ popular racing video game, Need for Speed. Written by George Gatins, John Gatins (Real Steel) and George … Continue reading
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Mortal Enemies | aka Pirate Brothers DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: February 18, 2014 Lionsgate presents the DVD for the Indonesian martial arts flick, Mortal Enemies (aka Pirate Brothers). This action-packed tale of vengeance stars Robin Shou (Mortal Kombat), Capoeira practitioner (Brazilian art form of martial arts, sports, and music) Verdy Bhawanta and “Indonesia’s most hardworking model,” Marcio Fernando Da Silva. Mortal Enemies also features award-winning cinematographer Ardy Lam (Once Upon A Time In China). Watch the trailer.
Warrior Assassin | DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2014 Lionsgate presents the DVD for Dou Xiao’s Warrior Assassin. Two strangers set out on individual quests for revenge, and when they cross paths, they discover that revenge lies with the same man. Joining forces, it will take more than an army to keep them from unleashing the ultimate punishment, even if it means sacrificing their own lives. Starring Pan Yuanjia, Ji Chunhua and Bryan Leung … Continue reading
Sorcerer | Blu-ray & DVD (Paramount)
RELEASE DATE: April 22, 2014 Paramount presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1977’s Sorcerer (aka Wages of Fear), directed by William Friedkin (The Exorcist, The French Connection) and starring Roy Scheider (Jaws). Sorcerer involves a group of cons living in South America who drive two truckloads of deadly nitroglycerine across miles of rugged terrain. The film also features an eerie electronic score by Tangerine Dream (Thief). Also starring Bruno Cremer and Francisco … Continue reading
Seven Warriors | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: April 22, 2014 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1989’s Seven Warriors, directed by Terry Tong (The Sentimental Swordsman). Seven kung fu fighters band together to protect a village from evil bandits. Seven Warriors is homage to Akira Kurosawas’s 1954 classic Seven Samurai. The film stars Adam Cheng, Jacky Cheung, Max Mok and Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and Sammo Hung. Watch the trailer.
Confession of Murder | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: April 15, 2014 Well Go USA presents the DVD & Blu-ray for Jeong Byeong-gil’s Confession of Murder. The film is about a police officer who is haunted for failing to capture a serial killer 15 years ago, and is back on the case after a novelist publishes the book “I am the Murderer,” claiming responsibility for the crimes. Starring Jung Jae-young and Park Si-hoo. Watch the trailer.
Contract Killers | DVD (Vision Films)
RELEASE DATE: March 11, 2014 Vision Films presents the DVD for 2014’s Contract Killers, directed by Mathew John Pearson. An efficient, yet arrogant assassin has only one night to meticulously ambush and kill an entire team of vigilantes who are targeting the city’s drug dealers. All goes to plan until the assassin encounters Marshall, a naturally-skilled newcomer who survives the attack, and is now determined to stop him. Starring Renee … Continue reading
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