Author Archives: JJ Bona

How Casino Dining is Changing the Game

If you stroll into a lively casino with a friend, you’ll notice something’s changed. Instead of the neon confusion of jingling coin machines and the clatter of cards, your senses zero in on the scent of sizzling steak and a team of chefs in open kitchens moving with quiet precision. Sure, there’s plenty of gaming action nearby (whether you’re enjoying a physical venue or settling in for a digital experience … Continue reading

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Marko Zaror’s answer to ‘Cyborg’? New Trailer for ‘Affinity’ also starring Louis Mandylor, Brooke Ence and Brahim Chab

We’ll soon see Chilean martial arts star Marko Zaror (John Wick 4, Redeemer, Kiltro) kick some sci-fi ass in Affinity, an upcoming actioner from director Brandon Slagle (Arena Wars, Breakout). In the film, a PTSD-afflicted ex-SEAL rescues and falls for a woman only to lose her to mysterious kidnappers. He gathers an elite team to retrieve her but soon discovers the shocking truth: she’s been bio-engineered by a scientist grieving … Continue reading

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The perfect director for ‘Rambo’? Watch the Trailer for Jalmari Helander’s ‘Sisu: Road to Revenge’ starring Jorma Tommila

If Jalmari Helander is the guy who’s directing the upcoming Rambo movie, then count us in! Later this year, we’ll see Sisu: Road to Revenge hit theaters. The film is Helander’s sequel to his celebrated 2022 Finnish action film, Sisu. Returning to the house where his family was brutally murdered during the war, “the man who refuses to die” (Jorma Tommila) dismantles it, loads it on a truck, and is … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Skin Trade | Only $9.43 – Expires soon!

Skin Trade | Blu-ray & DVD (Magnolia)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Ekachai Uekrongtham’s Skin Trade (read our review), starring Tony Jaa (Paradox) and Dolph Lundgren (Black Water). With nothing but vengeance to live for, detective Nick Cassidy (Lundgren) ransacks his way through the Bangkok underworld in pursuit of Viktor Dragovic, the human trafficker who attempted to kill his family. As the crossfire grows more deadly, FBI Agent Eddie Reed is sent to bring Nick home, while … Continue reading

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G.I. Samurai | Blu-ray (Umbrella)

On December 3, 2025, Umbrella is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for G.I. Samurai (aka Time Slip or I Want To). Directed by Kosei Saito (Ninja Wars), this 1979 actioner stars martial arts legend Sonny Chiba (Fighting Fist, Soul of Chiba). Packed with explosive clashes of metal versus sword, Chiba’s signature physical intensity, and a pulsing ’70s soundtrack, G.I. Samurai delivers a high-octane

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Low level gangsters pack a punch! Leroy Nguyen’s award-winning thriller ‘The Brokenhearted’ now on Pre-order

Now available for pre-order exclusively from Goodie Emporium is Rising Tiger’s Limited Edition Blu-ray and DVD for The Brokenhearted, an award-winning indie thriller from writer, director and star, Leroy Nguyen (of the acclaimed Black Scar Blues). Supplies are extremely limited, given its small production on physical media. As a bonus, the first 25 copies of The Brokenhearted will be hand-signed by the director himself. So few legitimate independent, DIY-action feature … Continue reading

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Urban Ice Kratom Capsules Review: A Reliable, No-Surprises Pick That Plays It Safe Like a Familiar Movie

Urban Ice kratom capsules remind me a lot of putting on a familiar movie at the end of a long day. Not something groundbreaking or unforgettable, but something you know will deliver a steady, predictable experience. That sense of consistency is really where this brand stands out. From batch to batch, the effects tend to feel the same, which is actually a big deal in the kratom space where quality … Continue reading

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Financing Options Offered by Wilmington Roofing Professionals

A strong roof is essential to keep your home safe, dry, and comfortable. For homeowners in Wilmington, fixing or replacing a roof can feel expensive and overwhelming. Thankfully, roofing professionals provide multiple financing options to make these projects easier to afford. By learning about these solutions, homeowners can plan for roofing work without worrying about paying everything at once. Many homeowners in Wilmington face challenges when trying to fund roofing … Continue reading

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WOOK, there it is! Watch the New Trailer for ‘No Other Choice’ from ‘Oldboy’ director Park Chan-wook

"The Ax" Novel

Arriving in U.S. theaters in October from Neon is No Other Choice, the latest movie from visionary director Park Chan-wook (Decision to Leave, Old Boy). This South Korean thriller is an adaptation Donald E. Westlake’s best-selling crime novel, The Ax (aka I Can’t Help It). After being unemployed for several years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. No Other Choice stars Lee … Continue reading

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Awe…isn’t it adorable? Blu-ray for the 1983 Lo Wei-produced Hong Kong horror film ‘Devil Fetus’ arriving next week

"Devil Fetus" Theatrical Poster

On August 25, 2025, 88 Films will release a Blu-ray (Region B) for Devil Fetus, a 1983 Hong Kong horror film from director Lau Hung-Chuen (Those Were the Days) and producer Lo Wei (The Big Boss). In the film, a woman becomes possessed and dies after a monster is released from an antique vase she had purchased. Twelve years later the monster

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If you don’t know, now you know, NINJA! Radiance’s second ‘Shinobi’ Blu-ray collection now shipping

Now available is Radiance Films’ Blu-ray (A/B) for the second Shinobi collection, which includes 1964’s Siege and Return of Mist Saizo, as well as 1965’s The Last Iga Spy. Three more spectacular tales of ninja action in this continuation of the hugely influential series. This time, Raizo Ichikawa (Shinobi 1-3) stars as Mist Saizo, a ninja

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My Sassy Spy? Watch the New Trailer for Hulu’s ‘Tempest’ starring Gianna Jun, Gang Dongwon and John Cho

South Korean superstar Gianna Jun (My Sassy Girl, Assassination) is back with a vengeance in Tempest, an upcoming series that will premier exclusively on Disney+ worldwide and on Hulu in the U.S. Tempest features an all-star cast that includes Gang Dongwon (Broker, Peninsula), John Cho (Harold & Kumar), Lee Mi-Sook (An Affair), Park

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‘Mad Max’ meets ‘Yojimbo’ meets Greta Thunberg meets Vladimir Putin? Watch the Trailer for ‘The Last Ronin’

Arriving on September 16th from Well Go USA is The Last Ronin, a Russian-produced post-apocalyptic actioner from newcomer Max Shishkin. Nuclear war and climate change have rendered the world a wasteland. In a landscape where survival is not guaranteed and bullets are the only currency, Ronin (Yuri Kolokolnikov, Game of Thrones) seeks revenge for his father’s murder. A young girl requests his help to return to her birthplace, a dangerous … Continue reading

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Passenger 57, move over! Vincent Zhao takes on hijackers in the Trailer for Jingle Ma’s ‘Battle of the Wolf’

In the tradition of hijack thrillers like The Delta Force (1986), Passenger 57 (1992), Executive Decision (1996) and the recent High Forces (2024) comes Battle of the Wolf, an upcoming actioner starring Hong Kong martial arts star Vincent Zhou (The Blade, Once Upon a Time in China IV). Directed by Jingle Ma (Tokyo Raiders, Europe Raiders), Battle of the Wolf centers on Zhao, who plays a former special forces instructor tasked with … Continue reading

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How to Approach Real Money Casinos in West Virginia, USA, as a Beginner

One of the most interesting elements of online casino gaming in the USA is that every state sees it differently. You’d think that because it’s online and this massive digital market that there’d be some kind of homogeneity in the legal landscape or even expectations of the game. However, this isn’t the case and it’s for this reason that you need to make sure you know what you’re doing.  It’s … Continue reading

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