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Walter 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…
Ska Martes on The Furious (2026) ReviewAndrew makes good points even if some of the movies he listed are very dubiou…
Ska Martes on Watch out FURIOUS, Asian Hawk has landed! Jackie Chan arrives in Kazakhstan to film ‘Armour of God 4: Ultimatum’The Last Dance was so good. Everyone was firing on all cylinders even the guy…
Ska Martes on The Furious (2026) ReviewI think I read the same Reddit post! The HK/Mainland China version hasn't hit…
Andrew Hernandez on The Furious (2026) ReviewI’ve mentioned on the Furious news thread that we’re not in a new renaissance…
Throwdown 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…
Throwdown on The Furious (2026) ReviewI saw a post on Reddit comparing the two - apparently the one I saw, which st…
Throwdown on The Furious (2026) ReviewTimes have indeed changed. I remember when ninja movies were all the rage, ka…
Ska Martes on Move over, FURIOUS! Martial arts star Tony Jaa is back, and he’s bringing Dan Chupong and Jeeja Yanin along for the rideGiven his filmography as a whole do you think Tony Jaa lived up to the early…
Ska Martes on This one makes people FURIOUS… Grab a Limited Edition Blu-ray for ‘Citizen Vigilante’ before it gets cancelled!Has he and his BFF had a breakup? They were on every other remaster from 88/E…
Ska Martes on The Furious (2026) ReviewI don't think there's enough demand for these types of movies to be seen thea…
Wacky Chan 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.
Ska Martes on The Furious (2026) ReviewIt would be interesting ot hear your opinion on the Hong Kong version of the…
Throwdown on The Furious (2026) ReviewFair points! In the end, it's still a solid action movie, and maybe if I hadn…
Scott Robinson on Watch out FURIOUS, Asian Hawk has landed! Jackie Chan arrives in Kazakhstan to film ‘Armour of God 4: Ultimatum’Time to retire!!!
Scott Robinson 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…
Andrew Hernandez on The Furious (2026) ReviewIntetesting points. I take minor issue with some of them. As far as how The F…
Throwdown on The Furious (2026) ReviewI just saw it, and...it's fine. The plot and characterisation are at the same…
Ningen on Need something a little more light-hearted than the FURIOUS? Watch the New Trailer for Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’Never mind. I Googled the still. Eww.
Ska Martes on Watch out FURIOUS, Asian Hawk has landed! Jackie Chan arrives in Kazakhstan to film ‘Armour of God 4: Ultimatum’Finally someone who recognises that Rob B Hood is a masterpeice on an English…
Ska Martes on Need something a little more light-hearted than the FURIOUS? Watch the New Trailer for Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’100% Nancy Lo is a troll larping as an Asian woman. Its some dude who normall…
Ska Martes on Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Lionsgate)The Bride's opening monologue in Vol 2 is iconic but I still prefer that we f…
Throwdown on Can he top FURIOUS? Martial arts star Scott Adkins enters the cage for his directorial debut ‘Brawler’"Hong Kong Scott Adkins" - hope Max Zhang has a good doctor on standby, becau…
Throwdown on Watch out FURIOUS, Asian Hawk has landed! Jackie Chan arrives in Kazakhstan to film ‘Armour of God 4: Ultimatum’You're not wrong. I think a lot of us just wish he could make better use of t…
Throwdown on Need something a little more light-hearted than the FURIOUS? Watch the New Trailer for Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’Seriously, of all the random places to come to start trolling, the comments s…
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Whore Angels DVD (Pink Eiga)
RELEASE DATE: March 14, 2011 Komasa is a cow-girl drifter who works at the whore house, Hot-Lips . One day, she saves the life of Monroe, a pink-haired woman, who is being attacked by a demon. Monroe gets a job at Hot Lips where it s quickly discovered that her magical touch has magical healing powers. Soon she s the most popular girl there as lines of sick and handicap … Continue reading
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All’s Well End’s Well 2011 DVD (Tai Seng)
RELEASE DATE: March 29, 2011 All’s Well, Ends Well 2011 is a 2011 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Chan Hing-ka and Janet Chun. It is the sixth installment in the All’s Well, Ends Well film series. Its all-star cast include: Donnie Yen, Louis Koo, Carina Lau, Raymond Wong, Cecilia Cheung, Cecilia Cheung, Chapman To, Lynn Hung and Yan Ni.
Exit No 6 DVD (Vanguard)
RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2011 Directed by Yu-Hsien Lin, Exit No 6 revolves round Exit No. 6 of the Ximen MRT station, on the streets of Taipei in the beginning of the 21st century, 6 mysteries have taken place. Starring Eddie Peng, Ethan Ruan, Ha-na Yoo, Olivia Chen, Han Chang. Check out the trailer.
Goemon Blu-ray/DVD (Funimation)
RELEASE DATE: April 19, 2011 From the director of Cassher (Kazuaki Kiriya) comes Goemon, a 2009 Japanese historical fantasy film directed and written by Kazuaki Kiriya. It is loosely based on the story of Ishikawa Goemon, a legendary ninja bandit hero who stole valuables from the rich and gave them to the poor. Crafted with over 2500 visual effects, the director of Casshern, Kazuaki Kiriya, weaves action with Japanese history … Continue reading
Bruce Lee My Brother | aka Young Bruce Lee (2010) Review
Director: Raymond Yip Co-director: Manfred Wong Cast: Aarif Lee, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Christy Chung, Jennifer Tse, Michelle Ye, Jin Au-yeung, Angela Gong Mi, Wilfred Lau, Lawrence Cheng, Candice Yu, Chin Kar-lok, Frankie Ng, Andrew Nelson, Ken Lo, Kristy Yang, Charles Ying Running Time: 130 min. By Mighty Peking Man Directed by Raymond Yip (The Warlords) and Manfred Wong (prolific writer/producer of hundreds of popular titles), Bruce Lee, My Brother is … Continue reading
2011 Hardest Men in Town: Yakuza Chronicles of Sin, Sex & Violence, March 9-19
This season, Japan Society is proud to present the new Globus Film Series, Hardest Men in Town: Yakuza Chronicles of Sin, Sex & Violence. From March 9 to 19, Japan Society will be screening a series of 15 yakuza films, from 1960s productions featuring chivalrous kimono-clad, sword-wielding gangsters to today’s ruthless gun-toting villains dealing in debt, dark trades and deeds. Featuring films by internationally acclaimed directors such as Takeshi Kitano, … Continue reading
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Longest Nite, The (1998) Review
AKA: The Longest Night Director: Patrick Yau Tat-Chi Cast: Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Lau Ching-Wan, Maggie Siu Mei-Kei, Lung Fong, Mark Cheng Running Time: 84 min. By Joe909 I’ve read several articles and interviews where HK actors who have come to Hollywood say that they look forward to working over here, because they’ll be able to do more complex movies. Each of them have said that HK audiences are sometimes not … Continue reading
Hero Never Dies, A (1998) Review
Director: Johnnie To Cast: Leon Lai Ming, Lau Ching-Wan, Fiona Leung Ngai-Ling, Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai, Henry Fong Ping, Yam Saikoon, Keiji Sato, Michael Lam Wai-Leung, Yen Shi Kwan, Lam Suet, Yuen Bun, Philip Keung Hiu-Man Running Time: 98 min. By Numskull When are people gonna learn that crime doesn’t pay unless you’re O.J. Simpson? In this corner, we have Jack, devoted servant of Mr. Yam, a gang lord who consults … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Chiu Chi Shing, Johnnie To, Keiji Sato, Lam Suet, Lau Ching-Wan (Sean Lau), Leon Lai Ming, Wai Ka-Fai, Yen Shi Kwan, Yoyo Mung, Yuen Bun
Revenge DVD (Animeigo)
RELEASE DATE: May 17, 2011 A minor quarrel escalates into a duel. A death creates a debt of honor. The demands of honor outweigh the demands of justice, and force friends to spill each other’s blood. And the need for victory requires the sacrifice of honor. One simple argument spawns death, madness, and a final confrontation that will leave the sandy soil soaked with blood. Starring Kinnosuke Nakamura, and directed … Continue reading
Bangkok Dangerous | aka Rain (1999) Review
AKA: Rain Director: Oxide Pang Co-director: Danny Pang Cast: Pawalit Mongkolpisit, Premsinee Ratanasopha, Patharawarin Timkul, Pisek Intrakanchit Running Time: 105 min. By Woody I’m really drunk right now, so excuse any glaring grammatical errors. “Bangkok Dangerous” is a really awesome low-budget flick. If you were to take Chow Yun Fat out of “The Killer” and replace him with Takeshi Kaneshiro’s character from “Fallen Angels”, you’d have a pretty shitty movie, … Continue reading
Crippled Avengers | aka Mortal Combat (1978) Review
AKA: Crippled Heroes Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Chen Kuan Tai, Lu Feng, Philip Kwok, Johnny Wang, Lo Meng, Chiang Sheng, Sun Chien, Dick Wei, Jamie Luk Kim Ming, Cheng Miu, Helen Poon Bing Seung, Chan Hung, Chow Kin Ping, Chui Tai Ping, Ha Kwok Wing Running Time: 99 min. By Joe909 This is often considered the Venoms’ best movie, though I prefer a few others to it. It has action, … Continue reading
House of Traps (1981) Review
AKA: Shaolin House of Traps Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Philip Kwok, Chin Siu Ho, Sun Chien, Ngaai Fei, Lu Feng, Lung Tien Hsiang, Chiang Sheng, Cheng Tien Chi, Wong Lik, Siao Yuk, Cheung Kwok Keung, Chu Ko, Chui Tai Ping, Lau Fong Sai, Ngai Tim Choi, Shum Lo Running Time: 91 min. By Joe909 There’s a lot of interest on the Web over House of Traps, as it was the … Continue reading
Female Convict Scorpion DVD (Tokyo Shock)
RELEASE DATE: April 12, 2011 In the wake of a shocking crime, an ordinary worman is transformed into a fighting machine in this action-drama straight from Japan. Matsu, known to the prisoners as Scorpion, is locked away in the bowels of the prison as revenge for her disfiguring attack on the warden. Granted a one-day reprieve, she attacks the warden again, which leads to more brutal punishment and humiliation. But … Continue reading


















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