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- Andrew Hernandez on Got time for some Van Damme news? Details for Shout’s 4K Ultra HD for Peter Hyams’ 1995 sci-fi actioner ‘Timecop’There should be a new Timecop. With fight choreography and special effects ad…
- Andrew Hernandez on Enter the Dragon: The Most Overrated Kung Fu Movie Ever?It’s been said that Bruce Lee did watch the movie on the dailies, and loved i…
- JJ Bona on Jackie Chan is all bloody in a New behind-the-scenes look at Larry Yang’s upcoming thriller ‘The Shadow’s Edge’LOL!
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- Andrew Hernandez on Scott Adkins, Mark Dacascos and Alain Moussi collide in Dimitri Logothetis’ ‘Kickboxer: Armageddon’To be fair, while Logothetis’s Jiujitsu isn’t a good movie, the fight scenes…
- Andrew Hernandez on Atten-TION!!! Dante Lam’s follow up to ‘Operation Mekong’ and ‘Operation Red Sea’ explodes onto U.S. screensI’ll be sure to catch this one in the theatre. I regret not seeing Operation…
- Matthew Thompson Dalldorf on Handcuff, The (1979) ReviewI don't mind the long fights scenes as the fights are about the only good thi…
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- Gagalagaillesoundingdumb on Mark Dacascos and Mickey Rourke break ‘Jade’ in the Trailer for Well Go USA’s martial arts actioner starring Shaina WestIts a fictional movie. Noones going around fighting 50 dudes off by themselve…
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- Tony G on Prosecutor, The (2024) ReviewGreat review. Yet another one going hand in hand with the positives.
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- Typo on Live-Free or Live-Die-Repeat? Watch the New Trailer for Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ starring Robert PattinsonHorrible poster. I hope it's closer to Parasite than Okya...but an artistic d…
- Nuk Soo Kow on Albert Pyun’s ‘Kickboxer: City of Blood’ shoot gets delayedI hope a talented director can finish City of Blood and do it justice. I've b…
- Kung Fu Bob on Panda Plan (2024) ReviewSpeaking of which- I loved your writing in the PROJECT A book. Great stuff!
- Cryin’ Freeman on Got time for some Van Damme news? Details for Shout’s 4K Ultra HD for Peter Hyams’ 1995 sci-fi actioner ‘Timecop’It’s about time…
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Blu-ray Joseph Kuo’s ‘Swordsman of All Swordsmen’ and ‘Mystery of Chess Boxing’ arriving in March from Eureka
On March 18, 2024, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Swordsman of All Swordsmen, a 1968 Taiwanese swordsplay actioner from Joseph Kuo (Shaolin Kids, The Old Master) that stars Tien Peng (The Ghost Hill) and Polly Shang-Kwan (The Return of the 18 Bronzemen). A tale of honour and revenge by a celebrated master of wuxia cinema, Joseph Kuo! Having witnessed the brutal slaying of his entire family as a small child, … Continue reading
Eureka sets a March Blu-ray release for Ryuichi Takamori’s ‘Bodyguard Kiba 1 and 2’ starring Sonny Chiba
On March 18, 2024, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Bodyguard Kiba 1 and 2 (aka The Bodyguard 1 & 2), a a pair of 1973 martial arts thrillers from Ryuichi Takamori (North Sea Chivalry) that star Sonny Chiba (Doberman Cop). A double bill of Japanese martial arts mayhem starring action superstar Sonny Chiba! Based upon the manga by celebrated writer Ikki Kajiwara, Bodyguard Kiba follows the eponymous karate master … Continue reading
Jeong Yong-ki’s ‘The Ghost Station’ Blu-ray is dead on arrival on December 19th from Well Go USA
On December 19, 2023, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for The Ghost Station (read our review), a 2022 South Korean horror film directed by Jeong Yong-ki (Once Upon a Time, Return of the Mafia). After a young reporter covers a suspicious accident, she learns from police that her source was supposedly already dead at the time of their interview. As more mysterious deaths occur, she and her partner … Continue reading
A Student’s Guide: How to Submit to Film Festivals
Welcome to the vibrant world of film festivals! You might wonder, “What is a film festival?” Simply put, these events are much more than just screenings; they’re a dynamic gateway to the larger universe of cinema for student filmmakers. Film festivals offer unique opportunities to showcase your creativity, network with industry professionals, and gain invaluable exposure. Whether you’re crafting short films in your dorm room or majoring in film studies, … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! The Doorman | Blu-ray | Only $9.87 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Doorman, the latest action-thriller from Ryuhei Kitamura (Versus, Lupin the Third). A former Marine (Ruby Rose, John Wick: Chapter 2) turned doorman at a luxury New York City high-rise must outsmart and battle a group of art thieves and their ruthless leader (Jean Reno, Léon: The Professional, The Adventurers) — while struggling to protect her sister’s family. As the thieves become increasingly desperate … Continue reading
Artwork revealed for 88 Films’ Blu-ray for Li Han-Hsiang’s 1965 historical epic ‘Hsi Shih Beauty of Beauties’ arriving in March
In March of 2024, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Hsi Shih Beauty of Beauties, a 1965 Taiwanese historical epic directed by Li Han-Hsiang (The Ghost Story, The Enchanting Shadow, The Magnificent Concubine). Director Li Han-Hsiang was King Hu’s mentor and friend. He directed almost 90 films between the 50s and 90s – most of them – Shaw Brothers productions. A feature-length documentary is currently in the … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Ip Man: SteelBook | Blu-ray | Only $11.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the SteelBook Blu-ray edition of Ip Man, the 2008 martial arts classic starring Donnie Yen (Sakra) with director Wilson Yip (Bio Zombie) at the helm. Behind every great martial artist lies a teacher. Ip Man, starring Donnie Yen, is the award-winning film adaptation about the life story of Ip Man, grandmaster of Wing Chun and mentor to legendary kung fu superstar Bruce Lee. Set in … Continue reading
Here’s a look at 88 Films’ sexy Blu-ray for Ryu Murakami’s ‘Tokyo Decadence’ coming (no pun intended) in January
In January of 2024, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Tokyo Decadence, a 1992 “erotic” Japanese film from writer/director Ryu Murakami (Kyoko). A submissive hooker goes about her trade, suffering abuse at the hands of Japanese salarymen and Yakuza types. She’s unhappy about her work, and is apparently trying to find some sort of appeasement for the fact that her lover has married. The film stars Miho … Continue reading
Immersive Soundscapes: Audio Design in Interactive Story Telling
Source: Pexels For a long time, music has been used in different settings to tell stories. As Bernard Herrmann suggested, music helps to propel a narrative and helps to envelop an audience into a single experience. People tend to be stimulated by stories that captivate most of their senses, and music can be an excellent tool for achieving this. Studies have proved that using music in storytelling enhances the reception … Continue reading
Flashback to Your Favorite Movies: Characters Who Are Exceptional Bluffers
If you think about it, bluffing has always been a part of television programs. No matter if you’re watching a movie or TV show, somewhere along the lines, characters come across scenarios where they feel the need to pull off a bluff. These types of scenes can be seen in some fan favorites. Take, for example, Chis Nolan’s The Dark Knight. In the opening bank robbery scene, the Joker bluffs … Continue reading
Fist of Fury Soul, Swords, Beggars, Dune Devils and Female Thieves: Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of December
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Release line up for the month of December, which includes a New title added to Hi-YAH! every Friday. If you want to give Hi-YAH! a go, visitors of this site can use the promo code “CITYONFIRE” for a FREE 30 Day trial! Read on for the full list of New and Exclusive
Martial arts legend Don “The Dragon Wilson” teams up with Alan Delabie for upcoming actioner ‘The Shepherd Code’
11-time World Kickboxing Champion Don “The Dragon” Wilson (Death Fighter, Diamond Cartel) is teaming up with Alan Delabie (Denard Anatomy of An Antihero), Silvio Simac (DOA: Dead or Alive) and Jeff Langton (Lionheart) for The Shepherd Code, an upcoming actioner Delabie also co-directed with Lh Chambat. Official details: Alex Lapierre (Alan Delabie), a professional assassin nicknamed “the Shepherd,” decides to put away his gun and start a new life. However, … Continue reading
Watch the English ‘Moving’ Trailer for Hulu’s South Korean all-star sci-fi actioner starring Ryoo Seung-Ryong
Introducing Moving, a South Korean series by Park In-Je (The Mayor) that stars Ryu Seungryong (Seven Years of Night), Han Hyojoo (The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure), Zo Insung (Escape from Mogadishu), Cha Tae-Hyun (My Sassy Girl) and Ryoo Seung-Bum (Doomsday Book). Hailed as “a superhero story with an emotional core” by Forbes, “the next breakout hit from Asia” by Variety, and “surprising and powerful” by IGN — Moving. Now … Continue reading
John Woo is back! Watch violent scenes from the legend’s dialogue-free actioner ‘Silent Night’ starring Joel Kinnaman
John Woo (Face/Off, Manhunt), the noted Hong Kong filmmaker behind classics such as A Better Tomorrow, The Killer and Hard Boiled, is currently putting finishing touches on Silent Night (read our review, which will be his first Hollywood film since the 2003 Ben Affleck actioner, Paycheck. The film – starring Joel Kinnaman (RoboCop remake, Suicide Squad) and Kid Cudi (Don’t Look Up) – is described as “a loud action tale, without a word of dialogue”. … Continue reading
Well Go USA’s blind warrior actioner ‘Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman’ starring Miu Tse now on Blu-ray
Now on Blu-ray from Well Go USA is 2023’s Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman (read our review). Directed by Yang Bing Jia (Fight Against Evil), this martial arts actioner stars Miu Tse (Great God Monkey), Gao Wei Wan (Exorcist) and Zhang Di (The Dragon Lady). Blind Cheng, a registered bounty hunter of board of punishments, meets Ni Yan, a restaurant daughter who suffered family massacre and personal rape. Onlooking … Continue reading
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