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Andrew Hernandez on Cliff Booth vs Bruce Lee again? Doubt it, but David Fincher is directing a ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequelIt’s funny and sad how people are bitching about this. Very few people have a…
Andrew Hernandez on 2 for the road! ‘Snatch’ filmmaker Guy Ritchie to direct ‘Road House’ sequel with Jake Gyllenhaal returningIf they’re gonna do this, ditch the “multi-pass” bullshit! Go back to traditi…
Typo on Prosecutor, The (2024) ReviewI like that movie a lot. But I have to admit that the only parts that I find…
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayI'm sure most fans and collectors will pick it up for its historical value.
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayThat's tragic, considering the the quality of their product so far.
JJ Bona on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearVery cool, thanks. Sounds like a Trailer should be dropping soon!
JJ Bona on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayYou know, with the right music, I do agree that some of these movies (volume…
Phil Chan on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearThey’ve opened an Instagram for the movie. Looks like they’re getting ready f…
RJ Amadeus on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayI will Support Hammer with this one hoping better is on it's way, also Becaus…
Typo on Karate and Kung Fu collide in the New Trailer for Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieShitty music trailer, by the way...
Typo on Looking for some spear-slicing action? Donnie Yen’s ‘The Lost Bladesman’ arrives on Blu-ray from ImprintThe lost bladesman is OK, but not "very underrated". "...weapons-based fight…
Typo on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-off"immensely high standard for action filmmaking" Best joke of the year so far.
Phil Chan on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-offAccording to local HK media reports, Donnie plans to shoot this in Hong Kong…
Andrew Hernandez on We have physical evidence that Donnie Yen’s ‘The Prosecutor’ hits Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD in May from Well Go USAOnce again, it’s that white background of doom that should have been eradicat…
Kiril Valkov on You know, like Caine in ‘Kung Fu’? Martial arts star Donnie Yen to star and direct untitled ‘John Wick’ spin-offPersonally I find Donnie's directing uneven - Legend of the wolf was a mess,…
Killer Meteor on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayHammer doesn't own that many of their own films - most are owned by whichever…
Nick on Feeling triggered? Future pressings of the ‘Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1’ have you covered!This is the one that gets me today, this?! 😭
Bruce Jensen on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayWhy? Giving Shatter this kind of 4K special treatment makes about as much sen…
Bruce Jensen on Feeling triggered? Future pressings of the ‘Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1’ have you covered!April Fool! You guys had me going there for a second! Sadly, in the world we'…
Ningen on Karate and Kung Fu collide in the New Trailer for Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieAm I the only one who thinks it's more of the same that you saw in the first…
Laurine White on ‘Passenger 57’, move over! Andy Lau’s hijack thriller ‘High Forces’ is getting a U.S. release from China LionHigh Forces has been released on Blu-ray in the US - 25 March 2025 - by Bayvi…
Bruce Jensen on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75Such a shocking loss to the martial arts & film worlds, Mr. Norton may ne…
Andrew Hernandez on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75My favorites with him are Twinkle Twinkle, and Magic Crystal. It’s interestin…
Andrew Hernandez on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David AyerI watched A Working Man, and it scratched itch for me. The action is cool, bu…
Ningen on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75Also, the other Richard, Chamberlain, from the original Shogun, passed away r…
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Born to Raise Hell DVD/Blu-ray (Paramount)
RELEASE DATE: April 19, 2011 Paramount Home Entertainment has announced the DVD/Blu-ray release of Born to Raise Hell. This action movie stars Steven Seagal (and yes, it’s direct-to-video) as an cop bent on avenging the death of one of his men, killed while investigating drug trafficking in Eastern Europe. The film is directed by Lauro Chartrand (TV’s Southern Justice, also with Seagal), who also has experience working and fighting with … Continue reading
Muay Thai Giant DVD (Magnolia)
RELEASE DATE: April 26, 2011 Magnolia Entertainment will be releasing the martial arts action film “Muay Thai Giant” on DVD and Blu-ray on 4/26/11. It stars Dan Chupong (Born to Fight), Nathan Jones (Tom-Yum-Goong), Kessarin Ektawatkul (Dangerous Flowers).
Once Upon a Time in High School | aka The Spirit of Jeet Kune Do (2004) Review
Director: Yu Ha Cast: Kwon Sang-Woo, Han Ga-In, Lee Jeong-Jin, Kim In-Gweon, Lee Jong-Hyeok, Kim Bu-Seon Running Time: 116 min. By Equinox21 Never have I seen a movie that struck so close to home. Maybe it’s the fact that I’m pining for a girl who is interested in someone else at the moment, in much the same way the main character of OUATIHS is, but I felt the frustration of … Continue reading
Tekken UK DVD (Optimum)
RELEASE DATE: April 4, 2011 Namco’s Tekken videogame comes to life from director Dwight H. Little (“Rapid Fire”) in this sci-fi action film for Crystal Sky Entertainment. The story surrounds a hero’s quest for freedom as he battles through a space-age martial arts tournament. THE MARINE’s Alan B. McElroy provides the script.
Web of Death DVD/Blu-ray (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: February 2, 2011 It’s back to the Shaolin Monastery for one of the most unusual action-packed tales to invade its hallowed halls. Lo Lieh is the ringleader of the Snake Sect, intent on reviving a deadly faction known as the Five Poison Web . In order to do so, he has an affair with the sexy ringleader of the Scorpion Sect, Angela Yu Chien. However, there is also … Continue reading
Iron Bodyguard DVD (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: March 29, 2011 The collaboration of director Chang Cheh and action star Chen Kuan Tai proved to be one of the most enduring of kung fu’s golden age, and nowhere were the two more inventive than when journeying back to the era when the Ching Dynasty fell and the Chinese Republic was born. Following their landmark successes “Boxer From Shantung” and “Man Of Iron” came this powerful, exciting … Continue reading
Vanquisher DVD/Blu-ray (Magnolia)
RELEASE DATE: March 22, 2011 Title: The Vanquisher (Suay Samurai) Director: Manop Udomdej Starring: Sopita Sribanchuen, Kessarin Ektawatkul, Pete Thongchua After completing a covert mission in southern Thailand, CIA agent Gunja finds herself forced to fight off operatives who’ve been ordered to take her out at all costs. She survives and after two years of laying low, re-emerges in Bangkok to face her old foes and foil a plot to … Continue reading
Battle Royale UK 3-Disc Blu-ray (Arrow Video)
RELEASE DATE: February 28, 2011 Battle Royale is back. It s time to return to the island and kill your friends, because the cult Japanese movie that defines twisted action and sickening violence is ready to shock you all over again. Directed by the master of 70s Yakuza thrillers Kinji Fukasaku and featuring Kill Bill star Chiaki Kuriyama, Battle Royale is the movie that helped to define extreme Asian cinema … Continue reading
Battle of the Warriors | Blu-ray (Dragon Dynasty)
RELEASE DATE: March 15, 2011 Dragon Dynasy presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Battle of the Warriors (aka A Battle of Wits), a 2006 Hong Kong historical-action film, based upon a Japanese novel and Bokko manga series by Hideki Mori. Directed by Jacob Cheung and starring Andy Lau, Ahn Sung-ki, Wang Zhiwen, Fan Bingbing, Nicky Wu and Choi Siwon.
Jet Li’s Fearless & Unleashed Blu-ray (Universal)
RELEASE DATE: March 22, 2011 Two great Jet Li movies on one Blu-ray disc specially priced! Unleashed (also known as Danny the Dog), is a 2005 American-British-French martial arts action thriller film directed by Louis Leterrier and written by Luc Besson. Film also stars Bob Hoskins, Morgan Freeman and Kerry Condon. It is set in Glasgow; Also included is Fearless, a 2006 Hong Kong Chinese martial arts action film directed … Continue reading
Kid with the Golden Arm (1979) Review
Director: Chang Cheh Writer: Ni Kuang, Chang Cheh Producer: Mona Fong Yat Wah Cast: Wai Pak, Sun Chien, Philip Kwok, Johnny Wang, Lu Feng, Chiang Sheng, Helen Poon Bing Seung, Lo Meng, Suen Shu Pau, Siu Yuk Lung, Chan Hung, Chow Kin Ping, Chui Tai Ping, Dang Wai Ho, Ha Kwok Wing, Lai Yau Hing, Lau Fong Sai, Luk Kim Ming, Robert Mak, Ng Hong Sang, Sek Gong, Suen San … Continue reading
Extreme Crisis (1998) Review
Director: Bruce Law Cast: Julian Cheung, Theresa Lee, Shu Qi, Kenya Sawada, Wong Yat Fei, Spencer Lam Running Time: 95 min. By Tequila Imagine The Rock on acid…that is the only way I can describe this movie. I was expecting a clone of The Rock from the reviews and my expectations were pretty low – this film is pretty much just crap acting and a bunch of explosions on the … Continue reading
JSA: Joint Security Area (2000) Review
AKA: JSA Director: Park Chan-wook Cast: Lee Byung-Hun, Song Kang-Ho, Shin Ha-Kyun, Lee Young-Ae, Kim Tae-Woo, Gi Ju-Bong, Lee Han-Wi, Lee Dae-Yeon, Kim Myung-Soo, Kim Kwang-Il Running Time: 100 min. By Equinox21 J.S.A. has been my favorite Korean movie, my second favorite Asian movie (behind Chungking Express), and one of my top 5 favorite movies in general ever since I first saw it. Everything about it (save for one minor … Continue reading
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