Author Archives: JJ Bona

I still refuse to say that Karate came from Kung Fu! Watch the New Japanese Trailer for ‘Karate Kid: Legends’

The highly successful motion picture franchise that spawned three sequels, a remake, and a series is back with another reboot – or should we say crossover? Sony’s new Karate Kid film, titled Karate Kid: Legends, is directed by Jonathan Entwistle, who has served as a director and executive producer on two popular Netflix original series including I Am Not Okay With This and The End of the F**ing World. The upcoming film … Continue reading

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Wicky wicky wicky wicky…shut up! ‘John Wick’ franchise documentary ‘Wick is Pain’ currently on Digital

"Wick is Pain" Theatrical Poster

Arriving on Digital on May 9, 2025, is Wick is Pain, a Lionsgate documentary that showcases never-before-seen footage from 2014’s John Wick, 2017’s John Wick: Chapter 2, 2019’s John Wick: Chapter 3: Parabellum and 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4, as well as the revealing true story behind the John Wick phenomenon, and it’s rise from independent film to billion-dollar franchise. Directed by Jeffrey Doe, Wick is Pain utilizes never-before-seen footage … Continue reading

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Diddy break the law?🧴💧It doesn’t matter because ‘Lady of the Law’ is now on Blu-ray from 88 Films!

Now available from 88 Films the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Lady of the Law, a 1971 (released in 1975) Shaw Brothers Hong Kong martial arts film from director Shen Chiang (Five Kung Fu Daredevil Heroes, Swordswomen Three). A dangerous criminal escapes captivity – but luckily crime-busting super swords-woman Leng Rushuang (Shih Szu, Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires) is on his trail. However, she has doubts about his guilt, and … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning | Only $11.69 – Expires soon!

"Universial Soldier" Blu-ray Cover

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for John Hyams’ Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (read our review), starring Jean-Claude Van Damme (Cyborg), Scott Adkins (Hard Target 2), Andrei “The Pit Bull” Arlovski (Universal Soldier: Regeneration) and Dolph Lundgren (Skin Trade). Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning also features top notch action choreography by Larnell Stovall (The Raid 2, Falcon Rising, Kickboxer: Vengeance). In Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning, John (Adkins) wakes … Continue reading

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Operation Condor: Armour of God II | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: June 23, 2025 On June 23, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Armour of God II: Operation Condor, a 1991 action comedy directed by – and starring – legendary Hong Kong star Jackie Chan (Panda Plan, Ride On). The Asian Hawk is back! Undeterred by nearly dying while making the first Armour of God, Jackie Chan returned to battle for a sequel that’s bigger, … Continue reading

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Has Freddy met his match? Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for the Indonesian horror film ‘Soul Reaper’ arriving in June

"Soul Reaper" Theatrical Poster

Arriving on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital on June 17 is Well Go USA’s Soul Reaper, a 2024 Indonesian horror film from director Sidharta Tata (Quarantine Tales). When the teenager witnesses a dark spirit taking people’s lives in their dreams, he quickly realizes that it’s related to the mysterious deaths that are happening in the real world. Also known as Respati, the film stars Devano Danendra (Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra), Keisya Levronka … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Furious | Blu-ray | Only $18.99 – Expires soon!

"Furious" VHS Cover

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Furious, a 1984 cult martial arts gem from filmmaker Tim Everitt (Too Fast Too Young). Furious is the first film to star brothers Simon and Phillip Rhee (4 years before the pair found the greener pastures of Hollywood in the Best of the Best franchise). The rest of the film’s cast consists mostly of the Rhees’ own students and friends, including a then-unknown Loren Avedon … Continue reading

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A.Y.C.E. John Wick spin-offs! Watch the Final Trailer for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de Armas

If you’ve seen Ana de Armas’ butt-kicking capabilities in No Time To Die or Ghosted, you know she’s capable of of more than just beauty. With that said, De Armas (Knives Out) teams up with Live Free or Die Hard director Len Wiseman for Lionsgate’s Ballerina, a spinoff of the expanding John Wick franchise. Franchise stars including John Wick himself, Keanu Reeves, as well as Ian McShane (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum), … Continue reading

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Others strike hard, but Tony Jaa STRIKES HARDER! ‘Striking Rescue’ is now on Blu-ray and DVD from Well Go USA

Now available is Well Go USA’s Blu-ray & DVD for Striking Rescue, the latest from martial arts action star Tony Jaa (Ong-Bak, Triple Threat, Paradox, xXx: Return of Xander Cage) and Xing Yu (Flashpoint, Super Bodyguard, Ride On). Want to see it earlier? Directed by Cheng Siyi (The Paper Man Returns, Desperado), Striking Rescue tells the story of a retired veteran who is framed after his wife and daughter

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Don Lee goes hog wild with Michael Rooker in ‘Pig Village’ from ‘The Roundup’ director Lee Sang-yong

Ma Dong-seok, aka Don Lee (Derailed, Holy Night: Demon Hunters), is currently shooting Plus M Entertainment’s Pig Village, an upcoming English-language film from Lee Sang-yong, who directed Lee in 2022’s The Roundup and 2023’s The Roundup: No Way Out. Set against the backdrop of the US-Mexico border, Pig Village stars Lee as a bare-knuckle boxer who is caught in a web of corruption after botching a fixed

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‘Braveheart’ meets ‘John Wick’? Dev Patel of ‘Monkey Man’ to direct and star in revenge thriller ‘The Peasant’ for A24

The 2024 martial arts-infused thriller Monkey Man definitely wasn’t a one-off actioner for Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire). In fact, Patel is headed right back at it for A24’s The Peasant, an upcoming revenge tale that he – once again – will not only star in, but also direct and write. The Peasant is being described as having shades of Braveheart and John Wick as well as notes of King Arthur. After being updated … Continue reading

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Gaming as a Healthy Lifestyle Choice

Lifestyle gaming doesn’t have to be a guilty pleasure. It can be part of a balanced and healthy life with the right habits. It’s all about how you plan, how long you play, and what you do in between. Let’s look at how to make gaming work for your health, not against it. Photo by SHVETS production: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-sportswear-in-vr-glasses-7561923/ Build Structure into Your Time Gaming Gaming can be immersive; that’s part … Continue reading

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Is there a doctor in the house? ‘John Wick’ producers enlist Michelle Yeoh in the action thriller ‘The Surgeon’

She has a very particular set of skills. Skills she has acquired over a very long career… Action legend Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Royal Warriors) is set to star in The Surgeon, an upcoming thriller from writer/director Roshan Sethi (A Nice Indian Boy, The Resident). The film – produced by Thunder Road Pictures (John Wick franchise) – will follow a retired surgeon (Yeoh) who is abducted and forced … Continue reading

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Do you believe in Bronsploitation? Well, you’re gonna meet ’em! Sneak peek at Mike Malloy’s upcoming documentary

You’ve heard of Bruceploitation, but have you heard of Bronsploitation? If not, you’re not alone, but an upcoming documentary about three men who each had a showbiz career that traded on his resemblance to tough-guy actor Charles Bronson: Bobby Kim, Robert Bronzi and Fenelón Guajardo Lopez. Watch an exclusive preview clip at the end.  Read the official release below: Coming from writer/director Mike Malloy (EUROCRIME!), BRONSPLOITATION is the type of … Continue reading

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Detonation: Violent Riders | Blu-ray (88 Films)

Detonation: Violent Riders | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: July 22, 2025 On July 22, 2025, 88 Films will release a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Detonation: Violent Riders (aka Detonation! Violent Tribe), a 1975 bosozoku (Japanese youth subculture associated with customized motorcycles) exploitation film from director Teruo Ishii (Blind Woman’s Curse). Detonation: Violent Riders revolves around two biker gangs who

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