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- Bruce Jensen on First look at martial arts star Daniel Bernhardt in a reboot of Roger Corman’s sword and sorcery thriller ‘Deathstalker’Wait a minute, so you're saying people watched Deathstalker for something oth…
- Ningen on Thor-ploitation? The action is on high gear in the New Trailer for George Miller’s ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’New clip. https://youtu.be/KolkHtcj-Zw?si=wEW5homxEbnmQrON
- Nick on Sweet news for Korean cinema fans! Second Sight to release a limited edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for ‘A Bittersweet Life’The UHD Blu rays have any region coding. The Blu Ray most likely would be reg…
- Nick on Sweet news for Korean cinema fans! Second Sight to release a limited edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for ‘A Bittersweet Life’Finally! Imported a Korean dvd way back when it came out around 20 years ago…
- dakuan on First look at martial arts star Daniel Bernhardt in a reboot of Roger Corman’s sword and sorcery thriller ‘Deathstalker’The Void and Psycho Goreman are good fun, this looks promising.
- Ska Martes on 88 Films upholds their legacy with a Deluxe Blu-ray for Ronny Yu and Brandon Lee’s 1986 revenge thriller ‘Legacy of Rage’Wild take! But then I've come across people who say Once Upon a time in Holly…
- Phil Chan on Sammo Hung controls the city walls in the Final railer for Soi Cheang’s actioner ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’Screen Daily reporting a few international deals done: Onsite at the Cannes m…
- KingOVhell on The Last Kumite | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (MPI Home Video)Just finished watching this and it's enjoyable... I'm a huge horror movie fan…
- Andrew Hernandez on The Last Kumite | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (MPI Home Video)I forgot that this movie was available to rent, so I hopped on Vudu, and chec…
- Typo on My bodyguard, my choice! 88 Films delivers Corey Yuen and Jet Li’s 1995 thriller ‘Bodyguard from Beijing’ on 4K Ultra HDOne of the worst Jet Li 90's movies and...it gets 4KUHD and Co... Without me…
- Typo on 88 Films upholds their legacy with a Deluxe Blu-ray for Ronny Yu and Brandon Lee’s 1986 revenge thriller ‘Legacy of Rage’1) The crow. 2) Far away: Legacy of rage (a special collector's edition for t…
- Typo on Sweet news for Korean cinema fans! Second Sight to release a limited edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for ‘A Bittersweet Life’The theatrical cut? The "director's cut"? Or both?
- Typo on Soi Cheang to build more walls with a ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequel and prequel announcementAnd another trilogy! And at least a spin-off! And an live TV series! And an a…
- Typo on Soi Cheang to build more walls with a ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequel and prequel announcementAnd another trilogy! And a spin-off! And a live TV series! And an anime one!…
- Typo on Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (2024) ReviewSPL2 is not Paradox (the latter one was directed by Wilson Yip).
- American Ninja Man on 88 Films upholds their legacy with a Deluxe Blu-ray for Ronny Yu and Brandon Lee’s 1986 revenge thriller ‘Legacy of Rage’Another great character we don't speak about is Four Eyes, who's relationship…
- American Ninja Man on 88 Films upholds their legacy with a Deluxe Blu-ray for Ronny Yu and Brandon Lee’s 1986 revenge thriller ‘Legacy of Rage’Hey MPM, I agree with you on Legacy Of Rage. Michael Wong if we're objective…
- JJ Bona on Sammo Hung controls the city walls in the Final railer for Soi Cheang’s actioner ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’Appreciate the input Phil. =)
- JJ Bona on 88 Films upholds their legacy with a Deluxe Blu-ray for Ronny Yu and Brandon Lee’s 1986 revenge thriller ‘Legacy of Rage’I used to be obsessed with RAPID FIRE, but its re-watch value is sorta dwindl…
- JJ Bona on 88 Films upholds their legacy with a Deluxe Blu-ray for Ronny Yu and Brandon Lee’s 1986 revenge thriller ‘Legacy of Rage’Hey ANM! Legacy of Rage will always be my favorite Brandon Lee film, but for…
- JJ Bona on Sweet news for Korean cinema fans! Second Sight to release a limited edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for ‘A Bittersweet Life’Yeah, it boggles my mind it was never properly released her (as far as I can…
- Andrew Hernandez on Sweet news for Korean cinema fans! Second Sight to release a limited edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for ‘A Bittersweet Life’Umbrella Entertainment released a Region B Blu-Ray a while ago. Some of the p…
- Andrew Hernandez on 88 Films upholds their legacy with a Deluxe Blu-ray for Ronny Yu and Brandon Lee’s 1986 revenge thriller ‘Legacy of Rage’Wow, that’s pretty heavy. Rapid Fire is very enjoyable as a 90’s “B action fi…
- Andrew Hernandez on My bodyguard, my choice! 88 Films delivers Corey Yuen and Jet Li’s 1995 thriller ‘Bodyguard from Beijing’ on 4K Ultra HDWhat Jet Li does in Bodyguard from Beijing counts as Gun-Kata. I loved how he…
- Andrew Hernandez on My bodyguard, my choice! 88 Films delivers Corey Yuen and Jet Li’s 1995 thriller ‘Bodyguard from Beijing’ on 4K Ultra HDWhat are you talking about? I was complimenting the movie while pointing out…
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Dasepo Naughty Girls DVD (Asian Crush)
RELEASE DATE: February 28, 2012 Based on the dark, controversial Internet comic strip, Multi-Cell Girl (a.k.a Dasepo Sonyo), Daesepo Naughty Girls follows the sexual adventures in one seriously bizarre high school. Directed by Je-yong Lee (“Untold Scandal”) and starring Kim Ok-bin, Park Jin-woo, Lee Kyeon, Eun-seong, Kim Byeol and Lee Won-jong. Check out the trailer.
Mission, The (1999) Review
Director: Johnnie To Writer: Nai-Hoi Yau Cast: Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Jackie Lui Chung-yin, Roy Cheung, Suet Lam, Simon Yam, Tin Lam Wong, Eddy Ko-Hung Running Time: 88 min. By Woody “The Mission” concerns a rich businessman hiring a diverse group of men, including Anthony Wong, Lam Suet, and Francis Ng, to protect him from killers trying to take him out. After they have successfully completed their mission, … Continue reading
2LDK (2002) Review
Director: Yukihiko Tsutumi Cast: Maho Nonami, Koike Eiko Running Time: 70 min. By Alexander I think we’ve all had a Worst Roommate Ever, a roommate we secretly wished would plummet to their death from the bumper sticker-covered windows of our 4th floor college dorm rooms. A roommate whose laundry “hamper” was the floor, the backs of our chairs and the bottom of the shared closet. The roommate whose idea of … Continue reading
Double Feature: True Romance & Natural Born Killers Blu-ray (Warner)
March 13, 2012 In True Romance, Tony Scott (“Revenge”) takes a script by Quentin Tarantino and makes one of the most entertaining action films of the 90’s! In Natural Born Killers, Oliver Stone (“Platoon”) takes a script by Quentin Tarantino and makes one of the craziest films of the 90’s! Trailers: True Romance | Natural Born Killers
Real Steel Blu-ray & DVD (Disney)
RELEASE DATE: January 24, 2012 What’s not to love about giant robots f@#king each other up in the ring? Enter the not-so-distant future where boxing has gone high-tech — 2000-pound, 8-foot tall steel robots have taken over the ring. Starring Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter turned small-time promoter, Real Steel is a riveting, white-knuckle action ride that will leave you cheering. Check out the trailer.
Yakuza Hunters: Final Death Ride Battle aka Yakuza Busting Girls DVD (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2012 From Yoshihiro Nishimura, director of Tokyo Gore Police!, comes Yakuza Hunters: Final Death Ride Battle, featuring a host of B-movie cult favorites including Yoshihiro Nishimura (“The Machine Girl”) and Tsuyoshi Kazuno (“Robo Geisha”). Furious with Junko, who massacred her old friends called the Yakuza hunters, Asami enters into a final battle with four old friends. Check out the trailer.
The Bruce Lee Chronicles: Volume 1 eBook available for iPad/Kindle
The ultimate ebook for all Bruce Lee fans! There’s no better reason to want an iPad/Kindle for Christmas this year! To millions of fans around the world, Bruce Lee was the greatest martial arts icon who ever lived. Join Bruce on one of his greatest real-life adventures and discover the true story behind the making of his most personal movie, Way of the Dragon. Officially endorsed by The Bruce Lee … Continue reading
The Summer of Massacre Blu-ray & DVD (Vicious Circle)
RELEASE DATE: January 10, 2012 Three legendary serial killers terrorize downtown Los Angeles by murdering countless innocent souls and the killer plan is to go out with a real bang. The Summer of Massacre is a 100 mph slasher ride that never slows down and is packed with enough gore and insanity to send you looking for your barf bag. This film holds the Record™ for “Highest Body Count in … Continue reading
The Thing 2011 Prequel Blu-ray & DVD (Universal)
RELEASE DATE: January 31, 2012 At an Antarctica research site, the discovery of an alien craft leads to a confrontation between graduate student Kate Lloyd (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and scientist Dr. Sander Halvorson. Matthijs van Heijningen directs this prequel – with respect, skill, class and a cute leading lady – to John Carpenter’s 1982 classic. Check out the trailer.
Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire DVD (Pathfinder)
RELEASE DATE: January 17, 2012 Directed by Hae-sung Song (2010’s “A Better Tomorrow” remake), Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire is a biopic that recounts the story of Rikidozan, a sumo wrestler who can only achieve limited success in Japan because he’s half Korean. But when Rikidozan goes to the United States and discovers professional wrestling, he becomes a hero back home. Check out the trailer.
Parallel Life DVD (Pathfinder)
RELEASE DATE: January 17, 2012 A young judge is known for making tough and uncompromising decisions. But, his carefully ordered life is thrown into chaos after his wife is brutally murdered. Apparently, a former criminal has a grudge against him for a past ruling. It soon becomes apparent that the case is far from closed, as a reporter contacts Suk Hyun, informing him that his life appears to be following … Continue reading
Modus Operandi DVD (Lorber Films)
RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2012 Modus Operandi is the groundbreaking debut film by Frankie Latina. When two briefcases with mysterious contents are stolen from top Presidential candidate Squire Parks (Michael Sottile), it sets off a deadly series of double-crosses and betrayals. Also starring Danny Trejo (Machete), Mark Borchardt and Mark Metcalf, Modus Operandi is the film that gives a whole new meaning to the word ”grindhouse”. Check out teaser trailers 1 … Continue reading
The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence Blu-ray & DVD (MPI) aka Human Centipede II
RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2012 Inspired by the fictional Dr. Heiter, disturbed loner Martin dreams of creating a 12-person centipede and sets out to realize his sick fantasy. Director Tom Six, who helmed the first Human Centipede, says the sequel makes the original look like “My Little Pony.” Check out the trailer and read cityonfire.com’s review.
Aragaki Yui to star in ‘Ranma 1/2’ live-action special
The classic manga/anime Ranma 1/2 is being turned into a live-action drama special starring actress Aragaki Yui. NTV will broadcast the 2-hour drama sometime in December. The announced cast also features Hasegawa Kyoko as Tendo Kasumi, Tanihara Shosuke as Ono Tofu, Furuta Arata as Saotome Genma, and Namase Katsuhisa as Tendo Soun. Click here for the full story. Update: Anime News Network linked a teaser pic of the cast in … Continue reading
‘Speed Angels’ – 1st race car film dedicated to female drivers to screen on December 28
Directed by Jingle Ma (Tokyo Raiders) and starring Cecilia Cheung (12 Nights), Rene Liu (Run Papa Run) and Tang Wei (Wu Xia); Speed Angels is the first ever racing car film dedicated to female drivers. The film will feature a lineup of celebrity heavyweights from the mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea. Chinesefilms.cn reports that Speed Angels will be screened at on December 28, 2011. Also visit the … Continue reading
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