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on ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’ star shines bright! Watch the Trailers for the ‘Wicked Priest’ collection arriving on Blu-ray in SeptemberMissing the spin off film, Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder? I could have sworn I…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upIn the mainland chinese cut, the villain who killed his wife in the lionsgate…
on Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai return for Round 2! ‘The Shadow’s Edge II’ to begin filming in OctoberI liked the first movie until I hated it for being too overstuffed and that t…
on The Bodyguard (2024) ReviewGreat review, as ever, and really glad you're shining a light on these underr…
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73He will be missed. It was awesome to watch almost any action film, and he’d a…
on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’fun flick, tho.
on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) ReviewJust saw Heaven and Hell on youtube, and while it's pretty damn strange in so…
on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayAbout freakin time!
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73The Luke Cage guy paid tribute to him. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcbK2ZExau…
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73James Lew was a very influential person in my life. I first discovered him wh…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWell almost 4 decades ago, there was this little movie about a cop who fights…
on Anybody seen Richie? Okay, wrong movie. But Steven Seagal’s ‘Above the Law’ is coming to 4K Ultra HD this NovemberNoice. Happy Arrow/Toy Robot are releasing Warner Bros action classics. I'm c…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWhat would even a part 2 be about, literally every bad guy in the first film…
on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayFrank Djeng talks too fast, and with his accent I find him very hard to liste…
on The Fall of Ako Castle | Blu-ray (Eureka)Is this blu-ray available to purchase anywhere in the U.S. in Region A, Regio…
on FURIOUS director Kenji Tanigaki returns to work on Soi Cheang Pou Soi’s ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequelRaymond Lam said that filming for the sequel has been officially completed (c…
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on The Bodyguard (2024) Reviewi enjoyed this film.
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Van Damme Double Feature: The Order & Nowhere to Run | Blu-ray (Image Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: October 1, 2013 Image Entertainment presents the Blu-ray for The Jean-Claude Van Damme Double Feature, featuring The Order, directed by Sheldon Lettich (Lionheart) & Nowhere to Run, directed by Robert Harmon (The Hitcher). In 1993’s Nowhere to Run, Van Damme single handedly takes on ruthless land developers. In 2001’s The Order, Van Damme plays a thief of religious artifacts whose archeologist father has found the lost scripture of a mysterious religious order.
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Revenge is a dish best served cold with ‘The Sword’
Deadline reports that Lakeshore Entertainment has secured the rights to Jonathan and Joshua Luna’s graphic novel, The Sword. Tom Rosenberg and Gary Lucchesi are producing (the duo have produced films in the Crank and Underworld series). There is no set director, but production is set to begin sometime this year. According to Amazon, The Sword is an epic story about a young woman who discovers a mysteriously powerful sword that … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Ip Man | Blu-ray | Only $8.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Wilson Yip and Donnie Yen’s Ip Man, one of the greatest martial arts films of our time. Ip Man is an award winning, action-packed adaptation based on the life of Ip Man (Donnie Yen), the grandmaster of Wing Chun and later teacher and mentor to widely influential and legendary martial artist, Bruce Lee. Don’t just watch it, own it!
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The Barbarians & The Norseman Double Feature | DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: August 27, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the DVD Double Feature for The Barbarians & The Norseman. 1987’s The Barbarians (trailer) is a Cannon action flick that stars Peter & David Paul (aka The Barbarian Brothers), Michael Berryman and Richard Lynch. 1978’s The Norseman (trailer) is a viking movie starring Lee Majors.
Deal on Fire! JCVD | Blu-ray | Only $6.04 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Jean-Claude Van Damme’s JCVD. Time Magazine calls it “The best movie Van Damme ever made.” Entertainment Weekly says it’s “Funny, nimble, knowing, gracious, and kickass.” And Variety declares that it “Must be seen to be believed.” It’s an oddity, but it’s definitely Van Damme’s comeback flick!
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Drive-In Double Feature: Death Force & Vampire Hookers | DVD (Vinegar Syndrome)
RELEASE DATE: September 10, 2013 Vinegar Syndrome presents the Drive-In Collection: Death Force & Vampire Hookers on DVD. In 1978’s Death Force (aka Vengeance is Mine), a dying man is rescued by two Japanese soldiers, who teach him the ways of the samurai. What follows is bloody revenge! In 1978’s Vampire Hookers, two sailors discover female vampires who pose as prostitutes to lure men into their secret lair. Both movies directed by cult … Continue reading
Mission: Killfast & The Doll Squad | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)
RELEASE DATE: September 10, 2013 Vinegar Syndrome presents the Blu-ray for Mission: Killfast & The Doll Squad. Two classics from cult movie legend, Ted V. Mikels! In 1980’s Mission: Killfast (trailer) Tiger Yang (Tower of Death) faces off against a group of baddies, resulting in non-stop martial arts action. In 1973’s The Doll Squad (trailer), a team of female agents are out to stop an evil mastermind from unleashing the … Continue reading
The Last Tycoon | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: September 17, 2013 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Wong Jing’s The Last Tycoon. Those eager to see Chow Yun-fat return to his pistol-packing glory days would be wise not to miss this lavish gangster tale. Also starring Sammo Hung and Francis Ng, The Last Tycoon received some of the best reviews of Wong Jing’s career. Watch the trailer.
R.I.P. Jim Kelly, martial arts actor
Martial arts actor Jim Kelly, who was best known for his iconic roles in Enter the Dragon and Black Belt Jones, has died of cancer at the age of 67. The Kentucky native began training in Okinawa-te karate during his late teens. After winning the middleweight title at the 1971 Long Beach International Karate Championships, he opened his own karate school. In 1972, Kelly landed a small role as a … Continue reading
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Bruce Lee: A Warrior’s Journey & Pursuit of the Dragon | DVD (MVD Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: September 17, 2013 MVD Entertainment presents the DVD for Bruce Lee: A Warrior’s Journey & Pursuit 0f The Dragon (read our review). 2000’s A Warrior’s Journey is a 97 minute documentary built around 33 minutes of rediscovered Game of Death footage. 2011’s Pursuit of the Dragon (available in the U.S. for the first time) is a 90 minute documentary that follows the chronology of Lee’s four films and … Continue reading
Bruce Lee bio film, museum, hologram, statue, Vegas show and ‘The Brilliant Life of Bruce Lee’ documentary
Last year, The Guardian posted an article entitled Guardian of the Bruce Lee legacy. In it, Shannon Lee, CEO, Bruce Lee Enterprises – also daughter of Bruce – shares memories of her inspirational father and talks about a few upcoming projects: New Bruce Lee Biography Film: The project titled Birth of the Dragon will focus on Bruce’s younger years. It will basically be Shannon’s version of the 2010’s Hong Kong film Bruce Lee … Continue reading
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DiCaprio and Foxx re-team for some ‘Mean Business’
Deadline reports that Django Unchained stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx are re-teaming in a film adaptation of Craig Zahler’s upcoming crime novel Mean Business On North Ganson Street. No word on the director, but Zahler himself will be writing the script. According to The Wrap, Mean Business On North Ganson Street follows a disgraced detective (DiCaprio) who is sent to Victory, Missouri, where violent crime is skyrocketing. He’s partnered … Continue reading
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Cityonfire and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of ‘Tai Chi Hero’ – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Cityonfire.com and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of Tai Chi Hero to three lucky Cityonfire visitors. To enter, simply add a comment to this post telling us what your favorite martial arts film is, along with a brief explanation of why it’s your favorite. We will be selecting three winners at random. Be sure to include your email address in the appropriate field so we can … Continue reading
No One Lives | Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)
RELEASE DATE: August 20, 2013 Anchor Bay presents the Blu-ray & DVD for No One Lives, directed by Ryuhei Kitamura (Versus). A gang of ruthless highway killers kidnap a wealthy couple traveling cross country only to shockingly discover that things are not what they seem. Starring Luke Evans, Adelaide Clemens and Derek Magyar. Watch the trailer.
Bad Girls Behind Bars Collection: 2-Disc Limited Special | DVD (Blue Underground)
RELEASE DATE: July 30, 2013 Blue Underground presents the DVD for the Bad Girls Behind Bars 2-Disc Collection, which consists of five sexy and sleazy women-in-prison filth fests – totally uncut and uncensored: 1982’s Amazon Jail, 1980’s Bare Behind Bars, 1969’s 99 Women, 1981’s Sadomania and 1975’s Women Behind Bars.
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