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Andrew Hernandez on A.Y.C.E. John Wick spin-offs! Watch the Final Trailer for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasHe’s only overrated in your head, friendo. The only thing that I don’t like a…
Ska Martes on It’s time to add some Fat to your collection! Eurek’s Blu-ray for Po-Chih Leong’s 1984 classic ‘Hong Kong 1941’ now shippingObviously love his work with John Woo and Ring Lam, but i'm really looking fo…
Ska Martes on A.Y.C.E. John Wick spin-offs! Watch the Final Trailer for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasMaybe an unpopular opinion but chad stahelski is an overrated filmmaker. The…
Ska Martes on Feeling blue? Tsui Hark’s ‘Shanghai Blues’ getting a Limited Theatrical release from Film MovementNo one is dismissing anything about Peking Opera Blues - calling it a screwba…
Asmo on Do we have our M. Bison? Walton Goggins in-talks to join Andrew Koji and Jason Momoa in ‘Street Fighter’In series lore he's got links to Thailand but his nationality still remains u…
Andrew Hernandez on Will Scott 86 the devil? Another Poster for Ernesto Díaz Espinoza’s ‘Diablo’ starring Scott Adkins and Marko ZarorI rented Diablo and enjoyed it. There have been a lot of movies about long lo…
Andrew Hernandez on ‘The Raid’ and ‘Havoc’ director Gareth Evans to helm a remake of the 1967 Yakuza thriller ‘A Colt Is My Passport’I figured as much. Colt, like most Japanese films is slow moving. I’m sure Ev…
Ningen on It’s time to add some Fat to your collection! Eurek’s Blu-ray for Po-Chih Leong’s 1984 classic ‘Hong Kong 1941’ now shippingL.A. screening of Tiger on Beat. https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.soc…
Tory on ‘The Raid’ and ‘Havoc’ director Gareth Evans to helm a remake of the 1967 Yakuza thriller ‘A Colt Is My Passport’That’s a an odd choice. The movie’s already pretty cool, so there’s not much…
Andrew Hernandez on I still refuse to say that Karate came from Kung Fu! Watch the New Japanese Trailer for ‘Karate Kid: Legends’It’s bothersome that in multiple interviews, Jackie Chan is claiming that in…
dakuan on Will Scott 86 the devil? Another Poster for Ernesto Díaz Espinoza’s ‘Diablo’ starring Scott Adkins and Marko Zarorjust watched it, and actually liked it way more than Ballerina.
Cuttermaran on Rebels without a pause! Kazuya Shiraishi’s ’11 Rebels’ on 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray on June 10th from Well Go USAIt's really good 👍
Mikeg on Betrayal is the only truth that sticks! ‘The Betrayal’ starring Raizo Ichikawa of ‘Shinobi’ hits Blu-ray in SeptemberNice! This sounds like the plot to "Flags of Iron". I'll check this out.
Opiumkungfusandals on ‘The Raid’ and ‘Havoc’ director Gareth Evans to helm a remake of the 1967 Yakuza thriller ‘A Colt Is My Passport’I know the action will come through as always. Let’s see how this script goes…
Typo on Give me the F**KING keys! Jackie Chan and Tony Leung go ULTRA VIOLENT in the New Trailer for ‘The Shadow’s Edge’"akin to Raging Fire and The Prosecutor" I like those two movies, but this tr…
AW on Give me the F**KING keys! Jackie Chan and Tony Leung go ULTRA VIOLENT in the New Trailer for ‘The Shadow’s Edge’You mean Jackie won't have a surprise cameo from a Panda who's Jackie's new p…
Vikhalla on Escape from the 21st Century (2024) ReviewGood review! It got me to go out last night and see it. I enjoyed the hell ou…
Andrew Hernandez on Give me the F**KING keys! Jackie Chan and Tony Leung go ULTRA VIOLENT in the New Trailer for ‘The Shadow’s Edge’Quite a trailer. It finally occurred to Jackie to do something akin to Raging…
Ningen on Shout Studios announces New label spotlighting a treasure trove of Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpiecesPre-order The Killer from Apple. https://www.instagram.com/p/DKr2uWIMdmU/?utm…
Typo on Feeling blue? Tsui Hark’s ‘Shanghai Blues’ getting a Limited Theatrical release from Film MovementHe hasn’t made a half decent movie "since Seven Swords" I really like his Det…
Andrew Hernandez on A.Y.C.E. John Wick spin-offs! Watch the Final Trailer for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasSPOILERS Norman Reedus probably had a bigger role originally before Chad Stah…
Andrew Hernandez on Feeling blue? Tsui Hark’s ‘Shanghai Blues’ getting a Limited Theatrical release from Film MovementI have to watch Shanghai Blues, but calling Peking Opera Blues a screwball co…
Andrew Hernandez on Exit the Dragon, Enter the Gold Rush! Ang Lee’s ‘Bruce Lee’ biopic put on hold due to budget disputesThat’s what I insinuated earlier. From the earlier reports, it seems like the…
Andrew Hernandez on Do we have our M. Bison? Walton Goggins in-talks to join Andrew Koji and Jason Momoa in ‘Street Fighter’It was a fun solid 7 out of 10. The only reason it doesn’t rate higher is bec…
Andrew Hernandez on Do we have our M. Bison? Walton Goggins in-talks to join Andrew Koji and Jason Momoa in ‘Street Fighter’Daniel Bernhardt would be great since he has a similar look and had Bison-lik…
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Green Dreams: How to Get Into the Cannabis Industry
Are you interested in the budding cannabis industry? You’re not alone. Many are seeking ways on how to get into the cannabis industry. It’s a booming field, with potential for growth and success. Yet, breaking in can be tricky. This guide aims to simplify the process. We’ll walk you through the steps, from understanding cannabis laws to acquiring the right skills. By the end, you’ll have a clearer path to … Continue reading
Remakes and the Legacy of The Flash Legs (1977)
On the surface, if there’s one thing that defines this era of entertainment, it’s remakes and remasters. Experts like to frame things a different way, though. Film Studies lecturer Dr. Matthew Jones claims we’ve been living with this culture of repetition since about 1896 and the origin of film. The only difference, Dr. Jones said, in a conversation with Cosmopolitan, is that there are more remakes at certain points in … Continue reading
The Rise of Full Spectrum Edibles in the Cannabis Industry
The cannabis industry has been experiencing significant growth. With this growth comes a variety of products and consumption methods. One such product that has been gaining popularity is full spectrum edibles. But what exactly are full spectrum edibles, and why are they becoming so popular? In this article, we will explore the full-spectrum edibles in the cannabis industry. What are Full Spectrum Edibles? Full spectrum edibles are a type of … Continue reading
‘Versus’ star Tak Sakaguchi returns in the upcoming Blu-ray for ‘One Percenter’ from ‘Yakuza Weapon’ helmer
On March 11, 2024, Third Window Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for One Percenter, starring martial arts star, Tak Sakaguchi (Battlefield Baseball, Re:Born). For the film, Sakaguchi re-teams with filmmaker Yudai Yamaguchi, who previously worked with Tak as writer on Versus, and as director on Yakuza Weapon. These two, packaged with choreographer Kensuke Sonomura (Hyrda), earns One Percenter a spot on your must-see list. Action film actor Takuma … Continue reading
Vinegar Syndrome delivers a double-dose of Jade Leung with Stephen Shin’s ‘Black Cat 1 & 2’ Blu-ray collection
Later this month, Vinegar Syndrome is releasing the Blu-ray for 1991’s Black Cat and 1992’s Black Cat 2. The two films are directed by Stephen Shin (Great Conqueror’s Concubine 1 & 2) and collectively star Jade Leung (Satin Steel), Simon Yam (Final Run) and Robin Shou (Cyprus Tigers). Official details: Black Cat (96 min): After brutally killing an abusive trucker at a rest stop, tough as nails drifter Catherine soon finds herself … Continue reading
France’s answer to ‘The Raid’? Don’t miss a Newest hard-hitting clip for ‘Mayhem!’ from ‘Hitman’ director Xavier Gens
Coming soon from Xavier Gens – director of Gangs of London and Hitman – is Mayhem! (aka Farang), a French martial arts actioner starring Nassim Lyes (The Last Mercenary), Olivier Gourmet (Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1), Vithaya Pansringarm (Attrition) and Loryn Nounay (Carrément craignos). Sam is a professional boxer about to get released from prison. While on parole, his past catches up with him and he has no choice but to … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back | Blu-ray | Only $9.50 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Stephen Chow (Shaolin Soccer) and Tsui Hark’s (Young Detective Dee) Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back. In this sequel (read our review) to Journey to the West, Hark takes over directing duties, while Chow produces. This time around, the cast consists of Vicky Zhao (14 Blades), Kris Wu (The Mermaid) and Kenny Lin (The Taking of Tiger Mountain). Shu Qi returns in a cameo role. … Continue reading
Watch the Trailer James Nunn’s ‘One More Shot’ starring Scott Adkins, Michael J. White and Tom Berenger
Martial arts star Scott Adkins (Ip Man 4, Triple Threat) and action director James Nunn (One Shot, Eliminators, Green Street 3: Never Back Down) are teaming up for a 4th time for One More Shot, a sequel to their 2021 actioner, One Shot. Like its predecessor, the sequel will feature action scenes filmed in a single continuous take. Following the attack on the black site in Poland, Navy SEAL Jake Harris … Continue reading
A Blind War, Curry & Pepper, Yuen Woo-ping and some Breaking News: Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH in January
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 January, 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
Reality TV Scandals: why people are interested in them
Reality TV has become a mainstay of popular culture since the 1990’s with shows like Big Brother, and the numerous looks at day to day jobs in places like hotels and airports, and it’s a format which has continued to endure and evolve over the years. Whereas back then if any scandal broke about the people who appeared in such shows would be limited to being covered in newspapers, magazines, … Continue reading
A treasure lies in the martial arts actioner ‘The Flying Swordsman’ arriving on DVD from Well Go USA on January 9
On January 9, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the DVD for The Flying Swordsman (read our review), a 2022 martial arts actioner from director Lei Qiao (The Assassin, Damocles) that stars Huawei Zhao (Sakra), Yusi Chen (Mojin: The Worm Valley), Ray Lui (Operation Bangkok), Shanshan Chunyu (Wolf Warrior 2) and Zihan Chen (New Kung Fu Colt Master). After a wicked plot to steal a hidden fortune results in the death … Continue reading
Watch New Featurettes for Michelle Yeoh’s 8-Part martial arts underworld thriller ‘The Brothers Sun’
Action legend Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Royal Warriors) and newcomer Justin Chien (Snapchat series Two Sides: Unfaithful) lead The Brothers Sun, an upcoming 8-part Netflix series that centers around the Asian underworld. The Brothers Sun follows Charles Sun (Chien), a Taipei gangster who’s settled into his life as a ruthless killer, but must go to L.A. to protect his mother and younger brother after his father was shot … Continue reading
Vinegar Syndrome to release Kuei Chih-Hung’s 1981 Shaw horror film ‘Corpse Mania’ on 4K UHD + Blu-ray in October
You can bet on the following news as pure entertainment from a label that has been making waves. It’s alsmost as if you were betting on sports on https://betwinner-egypt.africa/betwinner-apk/. In October of 2024, Vinegar Syndrome is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Corpse Mania, a 1981 Shaw Brothers horror film from noted director Kuei Chih-Hung (Hex, The Iron Dragon Strikes Back, The Lady Professional, Killer Constable). A maniac … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Crazy Samurai Musashi | Blu-ray | Only $11 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Crazy Samurai Musashi. This samurai film, described as “The world’s first 77-minute, one-take action film sequence”, re-teams Japanese action star Tak Sakaguchi (Versus) with Re:Born director Yuji Shimomura (Death Trance). When a master samurai arrives to duel the disgraced Yoshioka dojo, he walks into an ambush. In the world’s first 77-minute, one-take action film sequence, Miyamoto Musashi (Tak Sakaguchi) fights for his life against … Continue reading
Mindful Meditation and Cannabis: Exploring the Connection
The use of cannabis is gaining attention as a potential tool for enhancing the practice of mindful meditation. This intriguing combination allows individuals to delve into a deeper state of relaxation and self-awareness. This article will delve into the connection between mindful meditation and cannabis, examining how this plant has found its place in the world of mindfulness. Additionally, it will explore a unique element of the cannabis ritual – … Continue reading
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