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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…
on Havoc (2025) ReviewI really dug Havoc. I definitely got The French Connection and Dirty Harry vi…
on Havoc (2025) ReviewWe need a action antholgy project from Gareth, Timo, and Woo. Hope to see thi…
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on Havoc (2025) ReviewHe was, but backed out and got replaced by Jared Leto! - https://cityonfire.c…
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…
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on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewThanks for putting this on my radar, Paul. I hadn't been aware of it, and yes…
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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…
on Was it Cliff who made Bruce disappear? Plot details and title for David Fincher’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequelLooking forward to this, but if it’s set in 1977 no chance of a Bruce Lee cam…
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on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasWho are you to tell where I should I post and shouldn't post. I'll post where…
on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingCouldn't agree more. Bey was THE man when it comes to HK movies commentaries.…
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Torso Blu-ray/DVD (Blue Underground)
RELEASE DATE: Jul 26, 2011 Giallo master Sergio Martino’s Torso is now available in high Definition and is freshly transferred from the original negative. It’s presented here in its Uncensored English Version for the first time ever! The Blu-ray edition comes with both the English Version and the Full-Length Italian Director’s Cut! If you have the guts, check out the trailer!
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Brazil Blu-ray (Universal)
RELEASE DATE: July 12, 2011 In the future, a clerk at the all-powerful Ministry of Information sticks to his ideals and ends up crushed by the system in this half comedy, half horror story from former ‘Monty Python’ animator Terry Gilliam (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas). Like Orwell’s novel ‘1984’, which it echoes, the future is seen from a 1940’s perspective. Jonathan Pryce stars, with Robert De Niro making … Continue reading
New York, New York Blu-ray (MGM)
RELEASE DATE: June 7, 2011 An egotistical saxophone player (Robert De Niro) and a young singer (Liza Minnelli) meet on V-J Day and embark upon a strained and rocky romance, even as their careers begin a long uphill climb. Directed by Martin Scorsese (Taxi Driver, Goodfellas). Check out the trailer here.
The Warrior’s Way Blu-ray/DVD (Fox)
RELEASE DATE: June 28, 2011 The Warrior’s Way (aka The Warrior) is a 2010 fantasy/western/martial arts action film about a warrior-assassin who is forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands after refusing a mission. The Warrior’s Way stars Korean actor Jang Dong-gun (Friend, Nowhere To Hide), Kate Bosworth (Superman Returns), Geoffrey Rush (The King’s Speech), Danny Huston (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Tony Cox (Who’s Your Caddy?) and … Continue reading
What do you think of the new cityonfire.com?
What do you think of the new cityonfire.com? Please drop us an email (or leave a comment below) if you have any questions or comments. In case you haven’t noticed: In addition to the new reviews, we have been adding past reviews from the old site (check out the January and February archives to see those reviews). There are A LOT more to come, so check back often. Only newly … Continue reading
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Fantasy Mission Force (1982) Review
AKA: Fire Dragon Director: Chu Yen Ping Cast: Jackie Chan, Brigitte Lin, Jimmy Wang Yu, Adam Cheng Siu Chow, Pearl Chang Ling, Paul Chang Chung, Chen Hung Lieh, Suen Yuet, Hui Bat Liu, Gam Dai, Cheng Fu Hung, Fong Ching, Fong Ching, Lee Kwan Running Time: 90 min. By Numskull Mere words cannot express how bad this movie is (I call it Fantasy Mission FARCE). It has something to do … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Adam Cheng Siu Chow, Brigitte Lin, Chen Hung Lieh, Chu Yen Ping, Gam Dai, Hui Bat Liu, Jackie Chan, Jimmy Wang Yu, Lee Kwan, Paul Chang Chung, Pearl Chang Ling, Suen Yuet
Trailer for the apocalyptic “Bellflower”
An apocalyptic love story for the Mad Max generation, Evan Glodell’s impressive feature debut paints a classic, yet urgently contemporary, tale of the destructive power of love. A 2011 Sundance Film Festival favorite… Bellflower follows two friends who spend their time building flamethrowers and other weapons in the hope that a global apocalypse will occur and clear the runway for their imaginary gang, Mother Medusa, to reign supreme. While waiting … Continue reading
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King of Fighters Blu-ray/DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: July 26, 2011 Directed by Gordon Chan (Fist of Legend), The King of Fighters is a film loosely based on SNK Playmore’s The King of Fighters series of fighting games. It stars Sean Faris (Never Back Down) as Kyo Kusanagi, Maggie Q (Live Free or Die Hard, Nikita) as Mai Shiranui, Will Yun Lee (Die Another Day) as Iori Yagami, and Ray Park (Star Wars: Episode 1) as … Continue reading
Posted in DVD/Blu-ray New Releases, Martial Arts Titles
Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973) Review
Director: Jun Fukuda Producer: Tomoyuki Tanaka Cast: Katsuhiko Sasaki, Hiroyuki Kawase, Yutaka Hayashi, Robert Dunham, Kotaro Tomita Running Time: 81 min. By Woody My fondest memories of Palmdale, California are of visiting my Grandma Mary, eating TV dinners, and sitting in the guest room to watch the weekly Japanese monster movie on channel 5. It was the high point of my week. Living in Palmdale in the early nineties was … Continue reading
30th Hong Kong Film Awards Winners
Best Film: “Gallants” Best Director: Tsui Hark, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame” Best Screenplay: Pang Ho-cheung and Heiward Mak, “Love In a Puff” Best Actor: Nicholas Tse, “The Stool Pigeon” Best Actress: Carina Lau, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame” Best Actor: Nicholas Tse, “The Stool Pigeon” Best Actress: Carina Lau, “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame” Best Supporting Actor: … Continue reading
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Brother’s Justice Blu-ray/DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: July 12, 2011 Motivated by Box Office statistics, Dax (Dax Shepard) has made a decision to leave comedy to pursue his dream of becoming an international Martial Arts action star. Also starring/appearances by Tom Arnold, Bradley Cooper and Jon Favreau. Check out the trailer here. Read cityonfire.com’s review here.
Empire of Assassins DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: July 5, 2011 One man is out for revenge after a life-altering event destroys his family. After years of preparation he seeks out his justice, while unaware of its relation to on his brother. As these two brothers seek to destroy each other, certain memories are triggered and although many trusted allies will be dishonest and misleading, neither one will stop until they know the truth. Starring Sun … Continue reading
High and Low Blu-ray (Criterion)
RELEASE DATE: Jul 26, 2011 First time on Blu-ray! High and Low (literally “Heaven and Hell”) is a 1963 film directed by Akira Kurosawa, starring Toshiro Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai and Kyoko Kagawa. It was loosely based on King’s Ransom, an 87th Precinct police procedural by Ed McBain.
Damnation Alley Blu-ray/DVD (Shout!)
RELEASE DATE: July 12, 2011 Finally! One of those flicks you’ve seen on the tube many times as a child, but never knew its name. In an post-apocalyptic world, a group of survivors travel and find other settlements in huge custom designed all terrain vehicles. Damnation Alley is a 1977 film, directed by Jack Smight (Midway), loosely based on the novel of the same name by Roger Zelazny. It stars … Continue reading
Ninjas vs Vampires DVD (Vicious Circle)
RELEASE DATE: May 3, 2011 From Justin Timpane, director of Ninjas vs Zombies, comes Ninjas vs Vampires. Moments after down-on-his-luck Aaron is rejected by the girl of his dreams, they both are attacked by blood sucking vampires. Driven to save her, Aaron tracks down the mysterious NINJAS, who wage a nightly war against the forces of darkness. Check out the trailer at the official site.
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