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Adeeb Salih on Enter the Dragon: The Most Overrated Kung Fu Movie Ever?It pains me to agree, i'll watch Golden Harvest Bruce Lee before ETD any day…
Typo on BADDER Lieutenant! Watch the New U.S. Trailer for Takashi Miike’s ‘Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo’ arriving soon from NeonAn Asian guy as the only star? Come on! Add a white blonde!
Typo on From HOPE to HOLE! Hoyeon joins Theo James and Christian Slater for ‘I Saw the Devil’ helmer Kim Jee-woon’s next filmNobody steals a scene from Hwang Jeong-min. Nobody.
Typo on SYLVESTER STALLONE NOT INCLUDED! Pierce Brosnan and Lily James’ ‘Cliffhanger’ reboot finally drops in 2027100% agree. Except that Rambo 2 was a much better movie in UHF.
Popcorn Truffle shuffle on Hope (2026) ReviewOne of the best films of the year for me.Hwang Jung-min on the big screen I n…
JJ Bona on Simon Lui, Hong Kong actor, writer and filmmaker known for ‘Troublesome Night’ and ‘Vulgaria’, passes away at 62Not to be confused with Simon, the electronic game of short-term memory skill…
Ska Martes on Simon Lui, Hong Kong actor, writer and filmmaker known for ‘Troublesome Night’ and ‘Vulgaria’, passes away at 62And not to be confused with Duran Duran lead singer Simon Lui Bon
Nancy Lo on Hope (2026) ReviewIt’s about time there is a strong Asian female lead in a male dominated indus…
Paul Bramhall on Simon Lui, Hong Kong actor, writer and filmmaker known for ‘Troublesome Night’ and ‘Vulgaria’, passes away at 62Sounds like you're thinking of Simu Liu.
Ningen on Simon Lui, Hong Kong actor, writer and filmmaker known for ‘Troublesome Night’ and ‘Vulgaria’, passes away at 62Not to be confused with the guy who plays Shang-Chi.
JJ Bona on Hope (2026) ReviewLOL! What did you think of Yellow Sea and Chaser?
Ngok Fung Lui on Hope (2026) ReviewI hated this movie with a vengeance. I thought Supergirl was the worst movie…
Paul Bramhall on Hope (2026) Review"Did you stay throughout the credits?" Didn't the Marvel movies practically m…
JJ Bona on Hope (2026) ReviewNot as good as The Chaser or The Yellow Sea, but just as good as The Wailing.…
Asdf on GODZ-DAMN! Takashi Yamazaki’s ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ unleashes an absolutely MONSTROUS New TrailerNo. This first trailer ain't as exciting as the first teaser. Not a good sign…
Typo on Shaw Ménage à trois? Blu-rays for ‘Holy Flame of the Martial World’, ‘Deadly Duo’ & ‘Vengeance’ arriving in NovemberVengeance ! Yes! The twothers! NO!!!!
Ska Martes on Looking for love? New Featurette for Ke Huy Quan’s actioner ‘Love Hurts’ from ‘John Wick’ producer David LeitchI love Short round as much as anyone else. I think I was the same as him when…
Ska Martes on Simon Lui, Hong Kong actor, writer and filmmaker known for ‘Troublesome Night’ and ‘Vulgaria’, passes away at 62Vulgaria is an all time classic. The scene where Simon Lui and Chapman To go…
Paul Bramhall on Is Keanu Reeves going John Wick-sploitation? Keanu Reeves to star and produce an adaptation of ‘Kill Current’Was hoping this was going to be a sequel to Kill Line. :-)
DJAY on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-rayShaloin Soccer was already with uncut version years ago, so was SPL and Ong B…
Ska Martes on Chen Kuan-tai, martial artist and Shaw Brothers star of ‘Boxer from Shantung’ and ‘Flying Guillotine’, passes away at 80Absolutely. Thankfully the cultural appropriation crowd hasn't set their sigh…
Ska Martes on This collection is FAT! Details and Trailers for Shout’s ‘Chow Yun-fat Collection’ on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-rayI may or may not know some Cantonese/Mandarin because of work! In real life i…
STORMYBMAN on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-rayI've been waiting for this one a long time! YES!
Throwdown on This collection is FAT! Details and Trailers for Shout’s ‘Chow Yun-fat Collection’ on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-rayI'm impressed you can tell the difference - unfortunately like most Americans…
Throwdown on This collection is FAT! Details and Trailers for Shout’s ‘Chow Yun-fat Collection’ on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-raySuch a slept-on classic! I remember watching this right after my first ever v…
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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.
Posted in Asian Titles, DVD/Blu-ray New Releases, Martial Arts Titles
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.
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
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
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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






















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