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‘The Raid’ director Gareth Evans completes his remake of the thriller ‘A Colt Is My Passport’ starring Sope Dirisu
Writer/director Gareth Evans (Havoc, Apostle, Merantau) – the mastermind behind The Raid franchise – has completed filming his remake of Takashi Nomura’s 1967 Yakuza thriller A Colt Is My Passport for Amazon MGM’s Orion Pictures. The remake stars Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (Gangs of London), Tim Roth (Pulp Fiction), Jack Reynor (Midsommar), Lucy Boynton (Bohemian Rhapsody), Victor Alli, (Bridgerton) Ewan Mitchell (The Last Kingdom), Burn Gorman (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) and Noah Taylor (Edge of Tomorrow). … Continue reading
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The Killer | 4K Ultra HD (Shout)
On December 2, 2025, Shout is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for The Killer (Hong Kong Cinema Classics Spine #18), a 1989 John Woo masterpiece starring Chow Yun-fat (Hard Boiled, A Better Tomorrow) as a jaded assassin who takes on what he intends to be his final assignment. When the contract with his employers turns into a double-cross, he must face off against criminals and cops alike, leading to … Continue reading
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He’s KILLIN’ it in online sales! Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s thriller ‘Cloud’ hits Criterion Channel in October
Nikkatsu’s Cloud, an acclaimed action-thriller from director Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Creepy, Before We Vanish, Pulse), is headed to the Criterion Channel in October. The film follows a young man named Yoshii (Masaki Suda, Gintama) who resells goods online only to find himself at the center of a series of mysterious events that put his life at risk. Cloud also stars Kotone Furukawa (Secret: A Hidden Score), Daiken Okudaira (Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards), … Continue reading
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Casino-Themed Action Films That Inspire Online Gaming Enthusiasts
The thrill of the casino is a perfect complement to the energy of the action film. From tense confrontations over poker pots to heart-pounding heists, the films carry with them the excitement of chance, planning and adrenaline. It is not surprising, therefore, that online gamers are inspired by the silver screen as they chase their own big thrills. In the films, the casino is not simply a background; it’s a … Continue reading
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Hong Kong New Wave Essentials | Blu-ray (Shout)
On December 16, 2025, Shout is releasing the Hong Kong New Wave Essentials collection (Hong Kong Cinema Classics Spine #22-24), which will include 1988’s Painted Faces, 1990’s The Story of My Son, and 1985’s Women. Celebrate the Hong Kong New Wave cinema movement with this special collection. Embracing both Western and Eastern filmmaking techniques and led by a new generation of young directors, the New Wave transcended genre to further … Continue reading
Shaw Brothers Classics Vol 8 | Blu-ray (Shout)
On December 2, 2025, Shout is releasing the Shaw Brothers Classics Vol. 8, which will include 12 Hong Kong classics from the legendary Shaw Brothers studios. Master your knowledge of the legendary Shaw Brothers with this latest collection of martial arts and wuxia epics. Featuring twelve spellbinding
Over Your Dead Body | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On December 15, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for 2014’s Over Your Dead Body. This Takashi Miike (The Happiness of the Katakuris) production is a haunting tale where art and reality collide. Set against the backdrop of a kabuki production, the story follows actors whose personal jealousies and desires dangerously mirror the ghostly play they
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy | 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray (Arrow)
On December 15, 2025, Arrow is releasing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray (Region A/B). The set includes 1990’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 1991’s The Secret of the Ooze, and 1993’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. Arrow is also
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Shawscope Volume Four | Blu-ray (Arrow)
On December 9, 2025, Arrow Video will be releasing Shawscope Volume Four: Limited Edition, which will include 16 films on Blu-ray (Region A/B). Secure your copy now at Goodie Emporium! Read the official details below: A LONG TIME AGO, IN A MOVIE STUDIO JUST OFF CLEARWATER BAY…. As special effects-driven horror and sci-fi cinema dominated the global box office in the 1970s, Hong Kong’s mightiest film studio Shaw Brothers
Move over, ‘Bloodsport’! Watch the Trailer for ‘Gladiator Underground’ starring D.Y. Sao, Andy Le and Brian Le
On October 17, 2025, Samuel Goldwyn Films is releasing Gladiator Underground on digital. This upcoming martial arts film marks the sophomore effort from Chaya Supannarat (Bangkok Dog). The Bleiberg/Dimbort-backed film reunites Supannarat with Bangkok Dog star D.Y. Sao (Shadow Master). Also headlining are Andy Le (The Paper Tiger) and Brian Le (American Born Chinese). All three of these martial arts talents are primarily known for their stunt work in films such … Continue reading
Complete Guide to Plinko and Classic Casino Games in Australia
How to Play Plinko and Other Popular Games in Australia Plinko game is steadily winning the hearts of Australian players thanks to its simple mechanics and the possibility of winning big with a single drop of the ball. Together with classic entertainment such as pokies, blackjack, roulette and video poker, plinko online game is the perfect set of gambling games to satisfy the tastes of a wide variety of users. … Continue reading
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Saga of the Phoenix | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On December 16, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Saga of the Phoenix (aka The Peacock King 2), a 1990 action-fantasy from director Nam Nai Choi (The Story of Ricky, The Peacock King) and co-director Lau Shut Yue (New Tales of the Flying Fox). In a world where the boundaries between mysticism and mortality blur, Saga of the Phoenix tells the story of a young novice … Continue reading
12 Movies About Dating and Relationships That Feel Just Like Real Life (But with Better Lighting)
Love is messy. Dating is confusing. Relationships? A mix of both, with extra drama. No wonder filmmakers can’t stop turning our romantic chaos into movies. Sometimes they make us laugh at the disasters, sometimes they make us cry into our popcorn, and sometimes they give us hope that maybe, just maybe, there’s magic waiting around the corner. Here’s a very human guide to 12 movies about dating and relationships — … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Samurai Marathon | Blu-ray | Only $9.88 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Samurai Marathon, a period action film directed by Bernard Rose (Candyman, Immortal Beloved) and produced by Oscar winners Jeremy Thomas (The Last Emperor) and Toshiaki Nakazawa (13 Assassins). The film stars Takeru Satoh (Rurouni Kenshin), Nana Komatsu (The World of Kanako), Mirai Moriyama (Rage), Shota Sometani (Legend of the Demon Cat), Munetaka Aoki (Rurouni Kenshin), Ryu Kohata (God of War), Yuta Koseki (Missions of Love) and Danny Huston … Continue reading
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Silent night, deadly night! Watch New Trailers for Juno Mak’s anticipated gangster epic ‘Sons of the Neon Night’
Filmmaker Juno Mak (Revenge: A Love Story, Dream Home), the actor/director of 2013’s Rigor Mortis, is finally giving his long-awaited Sons of the Neon Night a theatrical release domestically on October 1, 2025. With a production budget of over $50 million, Distribution Workshop is marketing this gangster epic as “Hong Kong’s Most Expensive Film” (via Variety). This now aligns with the numerous reports, which stated that the reason behind the film’s … Continue reading
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