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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…
chrichtonsworld on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David AyerThis is made by the same people who done The Beekeeper. Compared to that The…
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Dark Water (2002) Review
Director: Hideo Nakata Writer: Koji Suzuki (novel) Cast: Hitomi Kuroki, Mirei Oguchi, Rio Kanno, Shigemitsu Ogi, Fumiyo Kohinata, Yu Tokui, Isao Yatsu, Asami Mizukawa Running Time: 102 min. By Numskull Director Hideo Nakata and novelist Koji Suzuki follow their success on Ring and Spiral with this collaboration about a mother and daughter living in an apartment building with a dark mystery, a leaky ceiling, a lazy janitor, and a very … Continue reading
The Sylvian Experiments DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2011 From the creators of RINGU and THE GRUDGE comes a horrific story of medical experiments gone wrong. A neuron scientist and her husband discover a black-and-white 16mm film in the basement of a dilapidated hospital… Starring Mina Fujii, Yuri Nakamura, Nagisa Katahira and directed by Hiroshi Takahashi. Sorry, no trailer (we didn’t post a link because cityonfire will not be held responsible if something crazy … Continue reading
The Child’s Eye DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2011 From award-winning directors The Pang Brothers (Oxide Pang Chun and Danny Pang), who brought you BANGKOK DANGEROUS, THE MESSENGERS and the original THE EYE, comes the fourth installment of the EYE franchise! Starring Shawn Yue, Ka Tung Lam, Lawrence Chou. Check out the trailer here.
Memories of Murder (2003) Review
Director: Bong Jun-Ho Producer: Cha Seung-Jae Cast: Song Kang-Ho, Kim Sang-Kyung, Kim Roe-Ha, Song Jae-Ho, Byun Hee-Bong, Ko Seo-Hee, Jeon Mi-Sun, Park No-Shik, Park Hae-Il, Seo Yeong-Hwa Running Time: 127 min. By Raging Gaijin “Memories of Murder” was a blockbuster hit in South Korea in 2003 and it’s just now finally seeing a DVD release in the US. The film is the chilling tale of South Korea’s first recorded case … Continue reading
Dazed and Confused Blu-ray/DVD (Criterion)
RELEASE DATE: October 25, 2011 America, 1976. The last day of school. Bongs blaze, bell-bottoms ring, and rock and roll rocks. Among the best teen films ever made, Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused eavesdrops on a group of seniors-to-be and incoming freshmen. A launching pad for a number of future stars, Linklater’s first studio effort also features endlessly quotable dialogue and a blasting, stadium-ready soundtrack. Sidestepping nostalgia, Dazed and Confused … Continue reading
Kuroneko Blu-ray/DVD (Criterion)
RELEASE DATE: October 18, 2011 In this poetic and atmospheric horror fable, set in a village in war-torn medieval Japan, a malevolent spirit has been ripping out the throats of itinerant samurai. When a military hero is sent to dispatch the unseen force, he finds that he must struggle with his own personal demons as well. From Kaneto Shindo, director of the terror classic Onibaba, Kuroneko (Black Cat) is a … Continue reading
Harakiri Blu-ray (Criterion)
RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 Following the collapse of his clan, an unemployed samurai (Tatsuya Nakadai) arrives at the manor of Lord Iyi, begging to be allowed to commit ritual suicide on the property. Iyi’s clansmen, believing the desperate ronin is merely angling for a new position, try to force his hand and get him to eviscerate himself—but they have underestimated his beliefs and his personal brand of honor. Winner … Continue reading
Aftershock DVD (New Video Group)
RELEASE DATE: October 18, 2011 Also known as “Tangshan Great Earthquake” is a 2010 Chinese drama film depicting the aftermath of the 1976 Tangshan earthquake directed by Feng Xiaogang. The film stars Xu Fan and Zhang Jingchu, with a supporting cast including Li Chen. It was released in China on July 22, 2010, and is the first “big commercial film” IMAX film created outside the US. Check out the trailer … Continue reading
Netflix does an asshole move: 60% price increase
Netflix was awesome 24 hours ago. I was currently paying $9.99 a month for a plan that included Unlimited Streaming and Unlimited DVDs (1 out at-a-time). Now, starting September 1st, if I want to continue, it’ll be $15.98 instead of $9.99. They call this inscrease a “split into 2 distinct plans,” I call it an asshole move. Check out the email they’ve been sending to all their members: Dear Mighty … Continue reading
Scorsese’s George Harrison documentary on HBO
Paste Magazine reports: After acquiring the North American television rights to Martin Scorsese’s George Harrison: Living in the Material World, HBO will air the documentary in October. The film will give viewers a rare glimpse to the world of this much-beloved musician. The Oscar-winning director traces Harrison’s life from his Liverpool origins and through his journey as one of the world’s most influential musicians. The documentary combines never-before-seen footage with … Continue reading
Dead Alive aka Braindead Blu-ray (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2011 Throw out all your preconceptions about the limits of horror! A new standard has been set with DEAD ALIVE- The Mother of All Horror Films. A young man’s mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends, and neighbors. Dead Alive is dripping with state-of-the-art special effects that … Continue reading
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Blu-ray (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: November 1, 2011 Another underrated gem! George Clooney (Ocean’s Eleven), Drew Barrymore (Charlie’s Angels:Full Throttle) and Sam Rockwell (The Green Mile) star in the comedy thriller that poses and irresistable question: what would happen if a wildly successful TV Producer was also a top secret CIA assassin? Starring Sam Rockewell, Drew Barrymore, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Rutger Hauer and directed by George Clooney. Check out the trailer here. … Continue reading
Cop Land aka Copland Blu-ray (Lionsgate)
STREET DATE: November 1, 2011 Very underrated movie! One of the best of the 90s! The sheriff of a suburban New Jersey community populated by New York City policeman slowly discovers the town is a front for mob connections and corruption. Directed by James Mangold (“3:10 to Yuma”) and starring Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, Ray Liotta, Michael Rapaport and Robert Patrick. Check out the trailer. Specs: No. … Continue reading
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