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on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upIn the mainland chinese cut, the villain who killed his wife in the lionsgate…
on Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai return for Round 2! ‘The Shadow’s Edge II’ to begin filming in OctoberI liked the first movie until I hated it for being too overstuffed and that t…
on The Bodyguard (2024) ReviewGreat review, as ever, and really glad you're shining a light on these underr…
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73He will be missed. It was awesome to watch almost any action film, and he’d a…
on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’fun flick, tho.
on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) ReviewJust saw Heaven and Hell on youtube, and while it's pretty damn strange in so…
on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayAbout freakin time!
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73The Luke Cage guy paid tribute to him. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcbK2ZExau…
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73James Lew was a very influential person in my life. I first discovered him wh…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWell almost 4 decades ago, there was this little movie about a cop who fights…
on Anybody seen Richie? Okay, wrong movie. But Steven Seagal’s ‘Above the Law’ is coming to 4K Ultra HD this NovemberNoice. Happy Arrow/Toy Robot are releasing Warner Bros action classics. I'm c…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWhat would even a part 2 be about, literally every bad guy in the first film…
on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayFrank Djeng talks too fast, and with his accent I find him very hard to liste…
on The Fall of Ako Castle | Blu-ray (Eureka)Is this blu-ray available to purchase anywhere in the U.S. in Region A, Regio…
on FURIOUS director Kenji Tanigaki returns to work on Soi Cheang Pou Soi’s ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequelRaymond Lam said that filming for the sequel has been officially completed (c…
on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewDefinitely a good idea! I'll leave the suggestion with our colleague Zack sin…
on The Bodyguard (2024) Reviewi enjoyed this film.
on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) Reviewi'm glad i'm not the only person that thought Chang Cheh (and possibly others…
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Mischievous Kiss DVD Set (Ya Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: May 31, 2011 Based on the popular Japanese comic Itazura na Kiss (also available in English from Digital Manga Productions) – which has sold over 30 million copies worldwide – Mischievous Kiss is an adorable Korean TV drama series that follows in the footsteps of hits like Palace and Boys Over Flowers. Check out the trailer here.
Posted in Asian Titles, DVD/Blu-ray New Releases
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!
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
Posted in News
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
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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