Author Archives: JJ Bona

The Story of ‘God of Gamblers’ (賭神) and the Myth of the Unbeatable Casino: From Hong Kong VHS Era to Digital Verification

Released in December 1989, Wong Jing’s God of Gamblers (賭神) did something few films manage: it created a mythology so convincing that audiences half-believed the man on screen could actually beat any table in any casino on earth. Chow Yun-fat’s Ko Chun became a cultural shorthand for impossible mastery: the pristine suit, the Feodora chocolate ritual, Europe’s “The Final Countdown” blaring as he entered a room.  Andy Lau’s Little Knife … Continue reading

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THERE WILL BE BLOOD… Jason Statham goes FURIOUS in a brutal fight clip from Mutiny!

Action star Jason Statham (The Meg, The Expendables) teams up with director Jean-François Richet (Blood Father, Mesrine) for Mutiny, an upcoming action-thriller that releases in August from Lionsgate. After his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, Cole Reed (Statham) is set up to take the fall for the crime – leaving him on the run as

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‘Die Hard’ meets ‘John Wick’ meets ‘Ballerina’! Watch the Teaser for Shigeaki Kubo’s ‘Enju’ starring Alice Hirose

Actress and former model Alice Hirose (Silent Tokyo), best known for her work in Japan’s mainstream dramas and lighthearted films, steps into a much grittier role as the lead of the upcoming actioner, Enju. Directed by Shigeaki Kubo (High & Low franchise), Enju is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Ryohei Tsukimura (Flower of the Desert). The story follows a group of armed terrorists who take … Continue reading

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Chris Hemsworth, move over! Don Lee, Lisa and Lee Jin-wook’s ‘Extraction’ spin-off ‘Tygo’ enters post-production

Ma Dong-seok, aka Don Lee (Derailed, Roundup: Punishment), takes the lead in Extraction: Tygo (aka Tygo), a spin-off of Netflix’s hit action franchise Extraction. The franchise kicked off with 2020’s Extraction and 2023’s Extraction 2, with a third installment currently in production. Also starring is Thai pop star Lisa (Pranpriya Manobal or Lalisa Manobal), a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink. Extraction: Tygo will mark her

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The return of Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh? Mel Gibson compares potential ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ to ‘Apocalypto’

Even during his post-legendary Hollywood status, Mel Gibson has continued to deliver solid action films, including Edge of Darkness, Get the Gringo, Blood Father, and Dragged Across Concrete. He’s also returned to the director’s chair with Hacksaw Ridge and Flight Risk, while appearing in the John Wick spin-off The Continental. Of course, he’s had a few stinkers along the way (On the Line comes to mind), likely taking those roles … Continue reading

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A Shaw Threesome! Blu-ray set for ‘Shaolin Intruders, ‘Shaolin Prince’ and ‘Two Champions of Shaolin’ now shipping!

Now shipping is 88 Films’ Blu-ray (Region B) for the Shaw Brothers Triple Feature, which includes 1983’s Shaolin Intruders, 1982’s Shaolin Prince and 1980’s Two Champions of Shaolin. Three Shaw classics are bought together in a brand new boxset as part of the 88 Asia numbered collection #52, #53, #54. It features new artwork

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Trades Open Positions MT4 Indicator: What Every Trader Should Know Before Using It

As a trader, you might be operating several trades at once, and that can eat up your attention fast, making it easier to lose track of the market. That’s the problem trades open positions MT4 indicator is built to solve. It pulls aggregated buy/sell data from broker feeds and displays it directly on your chart so you don’t have to guess where traders stand. Rather than guessing price action and … Continue reading

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*Van Damme NOT included! Albert Pyun’s cult martial arts classic ‘Kickboxer 2’ arriving on Blu-ray later this year

Later this year, Lionsgate Limited/Vestron Video is releasing the Blu-ray for Kickboxer 2: The Road Back, a 1991 martial arts action film from cult director Albert Pyun (Cyborg, Blast). The punishing Kickboxer saga continues in Kickboxer 2, available on Blu-ray™ for the first time. Struggling to keep his family’s kickboxing gym afloat after the deaths of his brothers, David Sloane (Sasha Mitchell) accepts a shady promoter’s offer

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How to Buy the Right Tyres Without Overpaying

Buying tyres is one of the more confusing purchases many drivers face. The prices seem to vary wildly for what looks like the same product, the labels are full of ratings that few people fully understand, and the pressure to decide quickly at the counter can leave buyers spending more than they need to or, worse, fitting the wrong tyre for their car. Getting it right matters for both your … Continue reading

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How Spotify Playlisting Actually Works (And Why It’s More Than Luck)

Ask a room of independent musicians how songs land on big Spotify playlists, and the answers tend to circle the same few ideas: good luck, a large promo budget, or some clever trick that fools the algorithm. Each explanation treats placement as something happening to an artist, rather than something an artist can shape. The reality is more grounded and more encouraging. Spotify playlisting runs on listener behavior, human curation, … Continue reading

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Ready for a wild ride? Sammo Hung’s 1989 martial arts classic ‘Pedicab Driver’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD from Arrow

Coming soon from Arrow Video is the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Pedicab Driver, a 1989 Hong Kong Golden Harvest classic directed by and starring Sammo Hung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, Eastern Condors). In the film, two Macao pedicab drivers fall for a baker and a prostitute, both of whom work under abusive bosses. As romance blossoms, the two men must

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Deal on Fire! The Raid Collection | Blu-ray | Only $13.50 – Expires soon!

The Raid Collection | Blu-ray (Sony)

Furious, shmurious…Today’s Deal on Fire is for Gareth Evans’ The Raid Collection on Blu-ray, which contains both 2011’s The Raid and 2014’s The Raid 2. In The Raid, an elite swat team moves in to take down the notorious drug lord that runs a drug-gang’s safe house, which is the home to some of the most terrifying and ruthless fighters in the city; In The Raid 2, the cop from the first film … Continue reading

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Witness the the last word on Bruce Lee’s ‘Game of Death’ at NYC’s Asian American International Film Festival on August 8

After a sold out screening at the NYC Independent Film Festival, Alan Canvan’s Broken Rhythm, a documentary exploring the legacy of Game of Death, will screen at the Asian American International Film Festival on August 8, 2026. The film examines both Bruce Lee’s unfinished 1972 production and the 1978 “completed” version. Canvan is best known for Game of Death Redux and the highly anticipated, still unreleased Game of Death Redux … Continue reading

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THE MASTER IS BACK! Yuen Woo-ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 6th

The critically acclaimed martial arts epic Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert storms onto 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD October 6 from Well Go USA! Legendary Hong Kong filmmaker and action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping (In the Line of Duty 4, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II) is back with a live-action

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Why Modern Payment Systems Are Key for Creators

Image Credit: Unsplash If you’re a content creator, you’re not just an artist, writer, or entertainer; you’re running a business. As your audience grows, so do the ways you can earn money from your work. But turning followers into customers takes more than just great content. It also needs a simple, reliable way to get paid. Modern payment systems are the crucial link between your creative passion and a steady … Continue reading

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