Author Archives: JJ Bona

Slow-burning Hong Kong thriller ‘Love Unto Waste’ starring Chow Yun-Fat and Tony Leung on Blu-ray next week

Love Unto Waste | Blu-ray (88 Films)

On January 20, 2025, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for for Love Unto Waste, a 1986 film directed by Stanley Kwan (Centre Stage) that stars Tony Leung Chiu-Wai (My Heart is that Eternal Rose), Chow Yun-Fat (The Head Hunter), Elaine Jin (Beijing Love Story) and Irene Wan Pik-Ha (Bloody Brotherhood). In this 1986 masterpiece by acclaimed director Stanley Kwan, Love Unto Waste is a moody blend of … Continue reading

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Vengeance of a Snow Girl | Blu-ray (Imprint Films)

On March 26, 2025, Australian label Imprint Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Vengeance of a Snow Girl, a 1971 classic Shaw Brothers film from director Lo Wei (The Big Boss). Lo Wei joined Shaw Brothers in 1965, and helmed more than a dozen movies for the studio. This, however, was his very last Shaw

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The Snake Prince | Blu-ray (Imprint Films)

RELEASE DATE: March 26, 2025 On March 26, 2025, Australian label Imprint Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Snake Prince, a 1976 classic Shaw Brothers film from director Lo Chen (Revenge of the Shaolin Master). Versatile director Lo Chen and majestic star Ti Lung

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The Monkey Goes West | Blu-ray (Imprint)

RELEASE DATE: March 26, 2025 On March 26, 2025, Australian label Imprint Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Monkey Goes West, a 1966 classic Shaw Brothers film from director Ho Meng Hua (Vengeance is A Golden Blade). In the vast body of Chinese literature, there is no novel more famous than Journey To The West, and its familiar characters – from the rambunctious

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Looking for love? New Featurette for Ke Huy Quan’s actioner ‘Love Hurts’ from ‘John Wick’ producer David Leitch

Ke Huy Quan – best known for his child roles in 1984’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, 1985’s The Goonies and perhaps less so for wiping the floor with Bolo in 1991’s Breathing Fire – is making a hard-hitting comeback with an upcoming actioner, titled Love Hurts (previously known as titled With Love) A Hollywood action lead for Quan should come as no surprise, given his critically acclaimed comeback … Continue reading

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The Role of Mythology in Martial Arts Cinema

Cinemas made about martial arts are shrouded in mystery and mythology. The finest actors from all over the globe get involved with martial arts movies to express themselves in unimaginable ways. Animals, mythical beings, and forbidden techniques are the key concepts that are discussed in martial arts cinema. These concepts are passed down from generation to generation in order to safeguard rich traditions of fighting styles. Action heroes in international … Continue reading

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How to Game and Manage Your Time

Photo by Pixabay Gaming is definitely an exciting way for you to unwind. It can also be a way for you to challenge yourself and connect with your friends. However, you need proper time management or gaming can lead to some very unproductive habits if you’re not careful. Take a look at some strategies to balance your gaming with all your responsibilities so that you can stay efficient and enjoy … Continue reading

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‘Hard Boiled’, ‘The Killer’, ‘A Better Tomorrow’ and many more Golden Princess titles arriving on Blu-ray from Shout!

Great news for Hong Kong cinema fans! Shout! has acquired worldwide rights (excluding select Asian territories) to the Golden Princess movie library, which consists of 156 Hong Kong cinema classics, many of which have been MIA from

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Panda Plan | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: February 18, 2025 On February 18, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing Panda Plan on Digital, Blu-ray & DVD. This action-comedy is the latest from martial arts superstar Jackie Chan (Hidden Strike, Ride On). The film – directed by Zhang Luan (Song of Youth, Give Me Five) – centers on a rare baby panda with a dark circle around just one eye, who becomes a worldwide sensation when he’s born … Continue reading

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Ugetsu | 4K Ultra HD (Criterion)

Ugetsu | 4K Ultra HD (Criterion)

RELEASE DATE: April 1, 2025 On April 1, 2025, Criterion is releasing a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Ugetsu, a 1953 classic of Japanese cinema from director Kenji Mizoguchi (The Story of the Last Chrysanthemums, The Life of Oharu). By the time he made Ugetsu, Kenji Mizoguchi was already an elder statesman of Japanese cinema, fiercely revered by Akira Kurosawa and other directors of a younger generation. And with this … Continue reading

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The origins of Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao revealed? Shout! to release Blu-ray for 1988’s ‘Painted Faces’

"Painted Faces" Promotional Poster

Later this year, Shout! will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A) for Painted Faces, a 1988 Hong Kong classic from director Alex Law Kai-Yui (Now You See Love… Now You Don’t). Painted Faces tells the story about the Peking Opera School that Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao attended as young men. Specifically, their relationship to their teacher, Master Yu Jim-Yuen (played by Sammo, himself). The film also stars … Continue reading

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Moral Combat | DVD (WowNow)

RELEASE DATE: May 13, 2025 On May 13, 2025, U.S. label WowNow is releasing a DVD for Moral Combat. Despite its very generic AI-created artwork, the film is actually a 2021 Chinese movie originally titled, Drunken Master Su Qier. Moral Combat is directed by Dachuan Li and stars Alimire Abulimiti, Guoliang Chen (Wolves of Wuhan), Xianmin Chen and Qimeng Cheng (Nezha). Official description: In a world where honor and betrayal … Continue reading

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Forbidden Kingdom | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Lionsgate)

RELEASE DATE: February 25, 2025 On February 25, 2025, Lionsgate is releasing a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray SteelBook for Forbidden Kingdom. The legendary Jackie Chan (Panda Plan) and Jet Li (League of Gods) team up in this 2008 actioner from director Rob Minkoff (The Lion King). Forbidden Kingdom also stars Yifei Liu (White Vengeance), Collin Chou (Badges of Fury), Li Bing Bing (Resident Evil: Retribution) and

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Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 6 | Blu-ray (Shout!)

RELEASE DATE: March 25, 2025 On March 25, 2025, Shout! Factory will be releasing Shaw Brothers Classics: Volume 6 (1970-1974), an 11-film Blu-ray (Region A) collection that will include 1970’s Swordswomen Three, 1970’s The Twelve Gold Medallions, 1972’s The Black Enforcer, 1971’s Duel For Gold, 1972’s Finger of Doom, 1973’s Na Cha and the Seven Devils, 1971’s Shadow Girl, 1971’s Swordsman at Large, 1972’s The Black Tavern, 1972’s The Young … Continue reading

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A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness | Blu-ray (Radiance Films)

A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness | Blu-ray (Radiance)

RELEASE DATE: April 25, 202 On April 25, 2025, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness, Seijun Suzuki’s (The Man with a Shotgun) 1977 comeback film after being blacklisted by the film industry for ten years. Though adapted from a popular manga, the bold visuals and absurdist plot twists are vintage Suzuki. The editor of a sports magazine grooms fashion model Reiko … Continue reading

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