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on Move over, FURIOUS! Martial arts star Tony Jaa is back, and he’s bringing Dan Chupong and Jeeja Yanin along for the rideI'm so glad that Jeeja Yanin is making a comeback. I bet Jaa has something to…
on The Furious (2026) ReviewAndrew makes good points even if some of the movies he listed are very dubiou…
on The Furious (2026) ReviewI’ve mentioned on the Furious news thread that we’re not in a new renaissance…
on Watch out FURIOUS, Asian Hawk has landed! Jackie Chan arrives in Kazakhstan to film ‘Armour of God 4: Ultimatum’Amen! Michael Hui's been getting quite the renaissance in recent years, espec…
on Move over, FURIOUS! Martial arts star Tony Jaa is back, and he’s bringing Dan Chupong and Jeeja Yanin along for the rideG.O.A.T.
on Watch out FURIOUS, Asian Hawk has landed! Jackie Chan arrives in Kazakhstan to film ‘Armour of God 4: Ultimatum’Time to retire!!!
on This one makes people FURIOUS… Grab a Limited Edition Blu-ray for ‘Citizen Vigilante’ before it gets cancelled!Mike Leeder doing an audio commentary?? After constantly virtue signaling ove…
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Author Archives: JJ Bona
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky | aka Ricky Oh (1991) Review
Director: Nam Nai Choi Cast: Fan Siu Wong, Fan Mei Sheng, William Ho Ka Kui, Yukari Oshima, Tetsuro Tamba, Gloria Yip Wan Yi, Philip Kwok, Lam Suet, Frankie Chin Chi Leung Running Time: 88 min. By Numskull As cult favorite Hong Kong films go, this one is pretty good… that is to say, it wasn’t as disappointing as Ronny Yu’s overblown “The Bride With White Hair”, Sammo Hung’s plodding “The … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Fan Mei Sheng, Fan Siu Wong, Gloria Yip Wan Yi, Lam Suet, Nam Nai Choi, Philip Kwok (Lizard), Yukari Oshima
In the Line of Duty | aka Royal Warriors (1986) Review
AKA: Police Assassins Director: David Chung Chi-Man Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Sanada Hiroyuki, Michael Wong, Pai Ying, Chan Wai Man, David Lam Wai, Gam Hing Yin, Kenneth Tsang, Ninna Reiko, Dennis Chan Running Time: 85 min. By Numksull Michelle Yeoh, with short hair, fights a bunch of people. Henry Sanada, with a big stuffed bunny rabbit, fights a bunch of people. Michael Wong, with a persistent hard-on for Michelle, makes a … Continue reading
Ju-On Black Ghost/White Ghost DVD/Blu-ray (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: May 17, 2011 Two new films for the tenth anniversary of the Grudge saga…Well Go USA will be releasing the 2009 Japanese film sequels: The Grudge: Old Lady in White (Ju-On: White Ghost) and The Grudge: Girl in Black (aka Ju-On: Black Ghost).
New One-Armed Swordsman Blu-ray (AIS)
RELEASE DATE: March 22, 2011 After losing an arm in battle and retiring from the martial world, an ex-fighter (David Chiang) must reluctantly return to his violent ways when he is pushed too far by a relentless gang. This is an import Blu-ray, which amazon.com will be carrying. Read review here.
Hobo with a Shotgun: Videogame app
Take to the streets and exact justice “one shell at a time” in the new game based on the upcoming film HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN (directed by Jason Eisener and distributed by Magnet Releasing). Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later. For more details, click here.
Posted in News
Return of the One-Armed Swordsman Blu-ray (AIS)
RELEASE DATE: March 22, 2011 Jimmy Wang Yu is back to take on the “Eight Demon Swordsmen” to prove that one arm, attached to the right hero, is better than even sixteen. This is an import Blu-ray, which amazon.com will be carrying. Read review here.
One-Armed Swordsman Blu-ray (AIS)
RELEASE DATE: March 22, 2011 One-armed Jimmy Wang Yu trains to defend his martial arts school and honor the name of his dead father when the school is threatened by the same gang that killed his father. This is an import Blu-ray, which amazon.com will be carrying. Read review here.
Crime Story Blu-ray (AIS)
RELEASE DATE: March 29, 2011 Directed by Kirk Wong (“The Big Hit”), Crime Story is based on actual facts. Jackie Chan plays a special agent assigned to protect a wealthy business magnate. Things get complicated when the tycoon is kidnapped in a daring ambush. This is an import Blu-ray, which amazon.com will be carrying.
Moment of Romance, A (1990) Review
Director: Benny Chan Cast: Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Wu Chien-Lien, Ng Man-Tat, Tommy Wong Kwong-Leung, Leung Shan, Lau Kong, Sandra Lang, Wong Sa-Lei, Wong Man-Wai, Yuen Bun Running Time: 88 min. By Mighty Peking Man “Good girls always go for the bad boys”… I can definitely understand why and Benny Chan’s Moment of Romance makes me understand the line better. What we have here is a modern day Romeo and Juliet meets … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Benny Chan Muk Sing, Ng Man Tat, Wu Chien-Lien, Yuen Bun
Synesthesia DVD (Funimation)
RELEASE DATE: May 31, 2011 Funimation presents their re-release of Synesthesia (The version is called S.A.V.E., which stands for Super Amazing Value Edition). Mari suffers from synesthesia, a rare disorder that mixes up the senses. She’s lived a sheltered life, but when her adoptive parents die mysteriously, Mari’s condition may hold the key to catching a dangerous serial killer. Now she and Shinsuke, another synesthete, must catch the killer before … Continue reading
The Green Hornet DVD/Blu-ray/3D (Sony)
RELEASE DATE: May 3, 2011 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced The Green Hornet for Blu-ray release on May 3, in three editions: single disc DVD, single disc BD, and a three-disc 3D BD / 2D BD / DVD combo set. This superhero movie, a remake of the classic TV series (most noted for starring the legendary Bruce Lee) directed by Michel Gondry and starring Seth Rogen, Jay Chou and … Continue reading
Deep Gold: 3-D action movie with Asian models and adobo?
Directed by Michael Gleissner (Irreversi), starring Vietnamese model/actress Bebe Pham (Midnight Movie), Australian model/acress Jaymee Ong (Gen-X Cops) and filmed and produced in the Philippines. Could this be the first filipino 3-D production? Plot: Shortly after free diver Amy Sanchez breaks an important freediving record, her boyfriend – Air Force Pilot Tony – mysteriously vanishes together with a flight that was bringing millions of dollars worth of gold to the … Continue reading
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Gallants DVD (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: June 14, 2011 Tokyo Shock will be releasing the martial arts comedy, Gallants. Directed by Derek Kwok Clement Cheng. Cast includes: Wong You Nam, Teddy Robin Kwan, Bruce Leung, Chen Kuan-tai, Michael Chan Wai-man, Lo Meng, Jin Au-Yeung (aka MC Jin) and Jia Xiao-Chen.
Black Rat DVD (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: June 21, 2011 Black Rat is a Japanese horror movie directed by Kenta Fukasaku (Battle Royale 2) and written by Futoshi Fujita. Cast includes: Haruka Shimizu, Hiroya Matsumoto, Makoto Sakamoto, Mika Shimizu, Misaki Yonemura, Rihoko Shimomiya, Rina Saito. Check out the Tokyo Shock trailer.
Lion Vs Lion aka Roar of the Lion DVD (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: August 23, 2011 Tokyo Shock will be releasing the 1981 Shaw Brothers martial arts classic Lion Vs. Lion (aka Roar Of The Lion). It is written and directed by Hsu Hsia (Cheetah On Fire) and Chien Yuen Sheng (Spooky Family), both are well-known action directors as well. Cast includes: Johnny Wang Lung Wei, Lo Meng, Wong Yue, Sharon Yueng and Chien Yuen Sheng.
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