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on ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’ star shines bright! Watch the Trailers for the ‘Wicked Priest’ collection arriving on Blu-ray in SeptemberMissing the spin off film, Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder? I could have sworn I…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upIn the mainland chinese cut, the villain who killed his wife in the lionsgate…
on Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai return for Round 2! ‘The Shadow’s Edge II’ to begin filming in OctoberI liked the first movie until I hated it for being too overstuffed and that t…
on The Bodyguard (2024) ReviewGreat review, as ever, and really glad you're shining a light on these underr…
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73He will be missed. It was awesome to watch almost any action film, and he’d a…
on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’fun flick, tho.
on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) ReviewJust saw Heaven and Hell on youtube, and while it's pretty damn strange in so…
on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayAbout freakin time!
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73The Luke Cage guy paid tribute to him. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcbK2ZExau…
on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73James Lew was a very influential person in my life. I first discovered him wh…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWell almost 4 decades ago, there was this little movie about a cop who fights…
on Anybody seen Richie? Okay, wrong movie. But Steven Seagal’s ‘Above the Law’ is coming to 4K Ultra HD this NovemberNoice. Happy Arrow/Toy Robot are releasing Warner Bros action classics. I'm c…
on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWhat would even a part 2 be about, literally every bad guy in the first film…
on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayFrank Djeng talks too fast, and with his accent I find him very hard to liste…
on The Fall of Ako Castle | Blu-ray (Eureka)Is this blu-ray available to purchase anywhere in the U.S. in Region A, Regio…
on FURIOUS director Kenji Tanigaki returns to work on Soi Cheang Pou Soi’s ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequelRaymond Lam said that filming for the sequel has been officially completed (c…
on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewDefinitely a good idea! I'll leave the suggestion with our colleague Zack sin…
on The Bodyguard (2024) Reviewi enjoyed this film.
on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) Reviewi'm glad i'm not the only person that thought Chang Cheh (and possibly others…
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From Couch Comfort to Outdoor Ready: Why the Coleman Chiller 48 Is Worth the Trip
We get it, staying home and watching movies is hard to beat. The couch is comfortable, the snacks are within reach, and there’s always something worth streaming. But every now and then, it’s good to step outside, hit the road, or spend a day at the park, the beach, or a tailgate. And when you do, having the right gear can make all the difference. That’s where something like the … Continue reading
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Carl Scott, ‘Bruce Lee: The Man, The Myth’ and ‘Sun Dragon’ actor and martial artist, passes away
Grandmaster Carl Scott, a martial artist and actor had a short career in Hong Kong films such as 1976’s Bruce Lee: The Man, The Myth, 1977’s Last Strike, 1979’s Sun Dragon and 1981’s Kung Fu Executioner, has passed away. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out
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Peter Kwong, ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘The Golden Child’ actor and martial artist, dies at 73
Peter Kwong, a martial artist and actor who played one of the Three Storms in Big Trouble in Little China and a henchman in The Golden Child during a prolific acting career and was active in actors union politics and the movie and TV academy
Van Damme trims the enemies down in the U.S. Trailer for ‘The Gardener’ from ‘The Last Mercenary’ director David Charhon
Steven Seagal was just a cook in Under Siege. Daisy Ridley is just a window cleaner in Cleaner. Now, Jean-Claude Van Damme is just a gardener in The Gardener (aka Le jardinier), a French action comedy from director from David Charhon, who worked with the “muscles from brussels” in 2021’s The Last Mercenary. Every year, the Prime Minister keeps a secret list of his political enemies to be removed. Serge … Continue reading
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‘The Raid’ star Iko Uwais is ready for war in XYZ Films’ ‘Skyline: Warpath’ also starring Scott Adkins
Martial arts star Iko Uwais (The Raid, The Raid 2, Headshot) is re-teaming with director Liam O’Donnell (Beyond Skyline) for Skyline: Warpath, an upcoming sci-fi actioner that also stars fellow martial arts star, Scott Adkins (John Wick 4, Ip Man 4). Set within the Skyline universe and five years after the events of Beyond Skyline, the movie follows Sua (Uwais) as he leads The Resistance against
Calmness on the Go: The Wellbeing Essentials We Should (Literally) Have in Our Back Pocket
Pixabay – CC0 Licence In this fast-paced world, prioritizing wellbeing is absolutely essential, yet many of us still view it as a luxury. There’s more products than ever that focus on wellness, but they can be financially out of reach for so many of us. Self-care doesn’t have to mean expensive products or elaborate routines. In fact, sometimes it’s the simple, portable essentials that can make the biggest difference. So … Continue reading
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Shout, shout, let it all out… to ARROW! UK label to distribute ‘Hard Boiled’, ‘The Killer’ and more in the UK
Great news for Hong Kong cinema fans, especially those who collect physical media from all over the world. Popular UK label Arrow has struck a deal with Shout! Studios to release Golden Princess Hong Kong titles in the UK. The Golden Princess movie library consists of 156 Hong Kong cinema classics, many of which have been MIA from the market for years. In short, Arrow
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Iron Angels Trilogy | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)
Now available for pre-order from Vinegar Syndrome is the Blu-ray (Region A/B/C) for the Iron Angels Trilogy, which includes 1987’s Iron Angels, 1988’s Iron Angels II and 1989’s Iron Angels III. Read the official details below: In the world of Hong Kong action cinema, Teresa Woo doesn’t have the same notoriety as many of the other big-name directors. However, unbeknownst to many, she is responsible for bringing us one of … Continue reading
The Weird Man | Blu-ray (Imprint)
On July 30, 20254, Imprint is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for 1983’s The Weird Man. Popular director Chang Cheh (Five Element Ninjas) brought the classic novel Romance Of The Three Kingdoms to the screen with this wild, colourful tale of revenge. Cheng Tien-Chi stars as the beheaded, crazed Taoist Priest Yu Ji, returned from the dead with supernatural powers to seek divine retribution against
The 14 Amazons | Blu-ray (Imprint)
On July 30, 20254, Imprint is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for 1972’s The 14 Amazons. A classic Shaw Brothers wuxia film, director Cheng Kang (The Sword of Swords) serves up a bloodsoaked, wartorn spectacle of fourteen vengeful women fighting for what is theirs. The Yang family, men and women, have served their country loyally for generations. During the war, their last male heir, General Yang, is ambushed
Did somebody put something in my drink? Watch the Trailer for ‘Escape From the 21st Century’ in U.S. Theaters in June
On June 9, 2025, Cineverse is releasing Escape From the 21st Century to select theaters. This 2024 sci-fi/comedy actioner is written and directed by Yang Li (Lee’s Adventure). The story follows three friends who discover they have the power to travel back and forth 20 years with a sneeze. However, the future is not as good as they hoped, and they need to take on the responsibility of saving the … Continue reading
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The Lady Hermit | Blu-ray (Imprint)
On July 30, 2025, Imprint is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for 1971’s The Lady Hermit. This Shaw Brothers wuxia epic stars Cheng Pei-Pei (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), teaming up with director Ho Meng-Hua (The Oily Maniac) to create an action-packed, sword-slashing martial arts adventure with fierce female warriors. Young swordswoman Chui-ping (Shih-szu) idolises the great and mysterious Lady Hermit, a master of kung fu, and enlists her help and … Continue reading
Hiroki Matsukata is a breakout star! Blu-ray for Sadao Nakajima’s ‘The Rapacious Jailbreaker’ now available
Now available is Radiance’s Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Rapacious Jailbreaker, a 1974 crime thriller from director Sadao Nakajima (Okinawa Yakuza War,A Savage Beast Goes Mad). In the free-for-all chaos after World War II, black marketeer Ueda (Hiroki Matsukata, Cops vs Thugs) is robbed of a pound of morphine. He takes his brutal revenge, but is arrested for murder and sentenced to 20 years. He escapes and is caught, but … Continue reading
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Will Scott 86 the devil? Another Poster for Ernesto Díaz Espinoza’s ‘Diablo’ starring Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror
Director Ernesto Díaz Espinoza (Kiltro, Redeemer, The Fist of the Condor) is back with frequent collaborator Marko Zaror (Invincible) and Scott Adkins (Ip Man 4, John Wick: Chapter 4) for Lionsgate’s Diablo. Kris Chaney (Adkins) released from prison, on a mission to fulfill a promise but finds himself in danger when he kidnaps Elisa. El Corvo (Zaror), a psychopathic killer joins the hunt not for the money but for his … Continue reading
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What’s the ‘Big Deal’ about soju? Watch the Trailer for the Korean financial thriller starring Lee Je-hoon and Yoo Hai-jin
Arriving in Theaters on June 6th from Well Go USA is Big Deal, the debut feature of Choi Yoon-Jin, who is perhaps best-known for his screenwriting work for films such as 2015’s Office and 2013’s Steel Cold Winter. Big Deal stars Lee Je-hoon (Bleak Night, Escape), Yoo Hai-jin (Yadang: The Snitch, Exhuma), Byron Mann (Rise of the Legend), Choi Young-joon (Bloodhounds) and Son Hyeon-ju (The Killer). In 1997, when the … Continue reading
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