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Ningen on Shout Studios announces New label spotlighting a treasure trove of Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpiecesHarvey was a hoarding bitch who didn't even let that first CGS film get scree…
Bruce Jensen on Shout Studios announces New label spotlighting a treasure trove of Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpiecesI've never really been much of a fan of John Woo's stuff or most of Jet Li's…
Tory on Havoc (2025) ReviewWhat the hell are all the downvotes for?
Kashif Nasar on Shout Studios announces New label spotlighting a treasure trove of Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpiecesEagerly awaiting an update on how releases will occur outside of North Americ…
Ska Martes on Shout Studios announces New label spotlighting a treasure trove of Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpiecesVery disappointing schedule for their physical releases. Was hoping Shout wou…
Boney on Shout Studios announces New label spotlighting a treasure trove of Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpiecesI am 99% sure that the JET LI COLLECTION 4k are reprints of 88 Film release.
Andrew Hernandez on ‘Ballerina’ meets AARP! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for ‘The Old Woman with the Knife’ from ‘Memento Mori’ filmmakerIt’s really cool to see Lee Hye-young in an action role again. James Cameron…
Andrew Hernandez on Shout Studios announces New label spotlighting a treasure trove of Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpiecesFantastic news! This is definitely the starter pack for new audiences! There’…
Andrew Hernandez on You guys ready to Jet? Full details for Shout Studios’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray set for ‘The Jet Li Collection’Yes! Yes! Yes!
Ningen on The return of Jet Li? More on Yuen Woo Ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ starring Wu Jing and Nic TseLooks like it's Jet's birthday. http://youtube.com/post/UgkxiZOdkyOhgV3WNSr7b…
Andrew Hernandez on Havoc (2025) ReviewI really dug Havoc. I definitely got The French Connection and Dirty Harry vi…
OpiumKungFuYapper on Havoc (2025) ReviewWe need a action antholgy project from Gareth, Timo, and Woo. Hope to see thi…
paul taggart on Havoc (2025) Reviewoh that crap
Paul Bramhall on Havoc (2025) ReviewHe was, but backed out and got replaced by Jared Leto! - https://cityonfire.c…
paul taggart on Havoc (2025) ReviewAs ever, spot on. Wasn't Miike going to make a film with Hardy once?
Kevin on Is it a Boeing 737 MAX? Trailer for ‘Wings of Dread’ starring ‘The Raid’ martial arts star Iko Uwais and Ashton ChenFirst it was Tony Jaa and now Iko went to work in China. Looks like it will g…
Typo on 1.21 gigawatts!!! Action comedy ‘A Samurai in Time’ arriving to Blu-ray on April 28 from Third Window FilmsYessss!!!!
Andrew Hernandez on Bren Foster vs Kris Van Damme? ‘Life After Fighting’ star Bren Foster returns in the Jesse V. Johnson-penned ‘The Farmer’I’m sure that Luke LaFontaine and Bren Foster were great collaborators and bo…
Kung Fu Bob on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewThanks for putting this on my radar, Paul. I hadn't been aware of it, and yes…
JJ Bona on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasNow I'm interested.
Andrew Hernandez on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasWell, the blood that was digitally removed in the theatrical cut is back, the…
JJ Bona on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasWhat makes the unrated version of Die Hard 4 better than Live Free or Die Har…
Andrew Hernandez on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasI’ve been reading reports about how the first cut for Ballerina got a lousy r…
Andrew Hernandez on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David AyerThe movie is very flawed, but “beyond awful” is overdoing it. Everything woul…
chrichtonsworld on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David Ayermmm... You are too forgiving. If you ignore the padding, the action is averag…
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BKO: Bangkok Knockout Blu-ray/DVD (Magnolia)
RELEASE DATE: August 30, 2011 Bangkok Knockout is a 2010 Thai martial arts film, directed by Panna Rittikrai (Ong-Bak 2). It revolves around a group of martial arts students who are enjoying a reunion party when a bomb goes off in the building. When they wake up, some of their friends have been kidnapped and they soon find a group of assassins coming after them. Check out the trailer and … Continue reading
Leiji Matsumoto and Daft Punk: Interstella 5555 Blu-ray (Virgin)
RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 First time on Blu-ray! This Japanese animated musical film was produced by Daft Punk (features all their music from their album “Discovery”) along with Toei Animation, under the supervision of Leiji Matsumoto (Captain Harlock, Space Battleship Yamato). The film has no dialogue and minimal sound effects and features 1970s/1980s-style anime. Check out the trailer here.
Giorgio Moroder Presents Metropolis: Special Edition Blu-ray & DVD (Kino)
RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2011 In 1984, Giorgio Moroder, a music producer who specialized in soundtracks for motion pictures (Scarface, Midnight Express), made his own edit of Fritz Lang’s 1926 film (he included scenes which were deleted from the original release). The features songs performed by Pat Benatar, Billy Squier, Jon Anderson, Adam Ant, Bonnie Tyler, Freddie Mercury and Loverboy. Check out the trailer here. Special Features: ”The Fading Image” … Continue reading
Friday the 13th: The Ultimate Collection 8-Disc Limited Edition DVD Set (Paramount)
RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 I say this boxed set is worth it for Friday the 13th Part 6 alone! The best of the series no doubt! Even the trailer is a masterpiece. This Limited Edition set (50,000 numbered copies) will contain the Deluxe Editions of FRIDAY THE 13TH (Uncut) through FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII: JASON TAKES MANHATTAN. Each movie will be packed with new extra features (including two … Continue reading
Evil Dead 2: 25th Anniversary Editon Blu-ray/DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2011 Sam Raimi’s cult horror-comedy classic is now available on Bluray from Lionsgate with new special features! Ash (Bruce Campbell), the sole survivor of THE EVIL DEAD, returns to the same cabin in the woods and again unleashes the forces of the dead. With his girlfriend possessed by the demons and his body parts running amok, Ash is forced to single- handedly battle the legions of … Continue reading
Fist 2 Fist aka Hand 2 Hand DVD (Screen Media)
RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2011 Fist 2 Fist (aka Hand 2 Hand) is the story about Ken Min (Jino Kang), a man who is given a chance to atone for an act of cowardice performed in his youth. This low budget feature is directed by and starring Jino Kang (7th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido) and starring Bill Duff (former NFL player and co-host of Human Weapon). Check out the … Continue reading
Dr. Wai in the Scripture Without Words (1996) Review
Director: Ching Siu-tung Cast: Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Charlie Young, Kaneshiro Takeshi, Law Kar Ying, Billy Chow Bei Lei, Collin Chou, Johnnie Kong Yeuk Sing Running Time: 91 min. By Numskull Holy crap, what a waste. Of time, of money, of energy, of potential. This could have been a remarkable action-adventure with a scope the width of which is rarely seen in Hong Kong cinema. Instead, it’s just ninety yawn-inducing … Continue reading
Infernal Affairs Blu-ray (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2011 Chan Wing Yan (Tony Leung) is a hard-nosed veteran cop sent undercover to infiltrate the notorious Triad crime ring. An expert at bringing down violent syndicates, Chan thinks it’s going to be a routine mission. What he’s not prepared for is the discovery that the Triad’s boss (Eric Tsang) has planted a mole (Andy Lau) in the police department… and now Chan is being hunted … Continue reading
Martial Arts Action DVD: The Head Hunter/Champ Against Champ/Dragon Lee vs. Five Brothers (Image)
RELEASE DATE: November 8, 2011 This triple feature contains: The Head Hunter (aka Hunting Head, Killer In Love, The Long Good Bye ), a 1983 Chow Yun Fat film; Champ Against Champ, starring Dragon Lee; and Dragon Lee vs. Five Brothers, again, starring Dragon Lee (in case you missed it in the title). Most, if not all, of these titles have been released before by various budget labels. Please note … Continue reading
Hitman | aka Contract Killers (1998) Review
Director: Stephen Tung Wai Cast: Jet Li, Eric Tsang, Simon Yam, Gigi Leung, Keiji Sato, Paul Ropovshi, Frankie Ng, Jude Poyer, Deon Lam Dik On, Sam Wong Shum, John Ching Tung Running Time: 104 min. By Numskull A very welcome change of pace for Jet Li, Hitman features no flying around on wires or other stupid Hong Kong action tricks, unless you count the bad guy who blinds people with light from … Continue reading
Arena DVD (Sony)
RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2011 David Lord (Kellan Lutz of “Eclipse”) finds himself forced into the savage world of a modern gladiatorial arena, where men fight to the death for the entertainment of the online masses. Also starring Samuel L. Jackson (“Shaft”), James Remar (“48 Hrs”) and Daniel Dae Kim (“Lost”). Check out the trailer here.
Sonny Chiba Double Feature DVD: The Streetfighter/Return of the Street Fighter (Image)
RELEASE DATE: November 8, 2011 This cult film and its sequels and thought to be particular favorites of American director Quentin Tarantino. Terry is a tough mercenary of martial arts. When an important business magnate dies, leaving billions to his daughter, the Mafia and Yakuza try to hire Terry to kidnap the daughter. Please note that these films are most likely full screen, and not 16×9 enhanced. Trailers/Clips: The Streetfighter … Continue reading
Ninja Assassins 2-Disc 15 Film DVD Set (Image)
RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2011 Most, if not all, of these titles have been released before by various budget labels. Films in this set include: Black Dragon, Sister Street Fighter, Ninja Turf, The Clones of Bruce Lee, Tattoo Connection, Dragon Princess, Head Hunter, Kung Fu Fever, Chinese Hercules, The Bodyguard, Fists of Bruce Lee, Kung Fu the Punch of Death, Breathing Fire, Screaming Ninja. Please note that these films are … Continue reading
Street Fighters 4 Film DVD Set (Image)
RELEASE DATE: November 8, 2011 These titles have been released before by various budget labels. Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave, The Crippled Masters, The 36 Crazy Fists, Kung Fu the Punch of Death. Please note that these films are most likely full screen, and not 16×9 enhanced. Trailers/Clips: Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave | The Crippled Masters | The 36 Crazy Fists | Kung Fu the … Continue reading
Metrodome’s Brave DVD: From the action team behind Ong-Bak
The Metrodome Group (UK) is releasing Brave on September 11th. Brave stars Michael B, the key stuntman on the acclaimed Ong Bak. Brave unleashes explosive martial arts scenes from the original experts of Muay Thai. Michael B leads as hard-headed fighter Pairote- blackmailed by a powerful mafia gang who hold his brother hostage. To free his brother, Pairote must break into a natioanl credit card company and steal client details. … Continue reading
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