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Andrew Hernandez on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewAwesome! I remember when he said he didn’t want to do the sequel right away,…
Guest777 on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewAccording to Bren Foster, a sequel to Life After Fighting is coming! The stor…
Typo on The King’s Warden (2026) Review12 M tickets sold. 14 M = almost sure. After that...
Typo on War of the Arrows (2011) Review7,5/10
Muhammad Faisal on Timu(r) Genghis Khan? Don’t miss the Trailer for Well Go USA’s ‘Rise of the Conqueror’ arriving to Digital on April 14thHe looks a Persian here, not a Turko Mongol.
Ningen on Protect Ya Neck! Watch the New Trailer for RZA’s Quentin Tarantino-backed thriller ‘One Spoon Of Chocolate’Opening shot makes me think of Attack the Gas Station.
Andrew Hernandez on Martial arts screen icon Cynthia Rothrock and Tatiana Neva go nuclear in the New Trailer for ‘Prey of Wrath’This Tatiana Neva seems like a good martial artist as demonstrated in her onl…
JJ Bona on A female RAID? Livi Ciananta tears through gangsters in the New Trailer for the Iko Uwais-produced ‘Ikatan Darah’The Shadow Strays was pretty solid. Better than anything Hollywood as produce…
Vernardo Lau on A female RAID? Livi Ciananta tears through gangsters in the New Trailer for the Iko Uwais-produced ‘Ikatan Darah’Ugh actually, Indonesia are lacking of action movies since they mostly domina…
Typo on James Wan to direct remake of ‘The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil’ with Ma Dong-seok (aka Don Lee) reprising his roleAnother useless remake. Next!
Tai on Duel to the Death | Blu-ray (88 Films)Where is the 4k version? We’re waiting 😀
Millan on Nothing is over! Sylvester Stallone steps in as Executive Producer for Jalmari Helander’s ‘John Rambo’ prequelTHE RAID films easily blow away the JOHN WICK films,along with THE FAST AND T…
Paul Bramhall on Dead Camping the Live (2022) ReviewThe review was based on the Korean DVD (no English subtitles unfortunately).
Martin Fennell on To Kill with Intrigue (1976) ReviewI got it out of the library. I had to look up on imdb which guy was Jackie. W…
Throwdown on This you can trust… Christopher McQuarrie to write and direct Arnold Schwarzenegger in ‘King Conan’?I can see how a powerful and elegiac sendoff, like Logan, with Conan reckonin…
Sixx on Dead Camping the Live (2022) ReviewWhere did you view this? Can't find it anywhere. thx
Kung Fu Bob O'Brien on This you can trust… Christopher McQuarrie to write and direct Arnold Schwarzenegger in ‘King Conan’?YES! I want this! If they do it right, playing him as ruggedly aged, slower,…
Andrew Hernandez on Jade (2025) ReviewI saw that Jade is on Hi-Yah, and I watched it preparing for a bad movie with…
Martin Fennell on The Black Panther of Shaolin | Blu-ray (AGFA)I just watched this. Thought it was pretty average, but good fight sequences.…
Dawud on Asian DVD retailer SensAsian.com closes its doorsSad news, at least we still have YesAsia
Typo on G.I. Samurai | Blu-ray (Arrow)The new artwork is pretry good (you can recognize the actors, not like in som…
Andrew Hernandez on Witness Japan’s most lethal assassin in a NEW action clip from Well Go USA’s ‘Revolver Lily’ arriving on Digital Jan 17It was a pretty good movie. I liked the visuals and how everything was shot a…
Tory on Once Upon a Time in Mexicali! Watch the New Trailer for Bren Foster’s martial arts actioner ‘Mexicali’The good shit! Yeah, you can always see stuff like The Wild Bunch, The Getawa…
Pap on Always bet on WHITE! Martial arts star Michael Jai White joins Taimak in the upcoming martial arts thriller ‘Paper Made’Damn, Taimak? I can't wait to check it out!
Ningen on The Killer | 4K Ultra HD (Shout)Theatrical trailer. https://youtu.be/UBjnv3C-g5o?si=apNtaGvAcQfSJHhr
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That’s why they call it blood-spurt, kid! Blu-ray for Tai Kato’s 1966 thriller ‘Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza’ now available
Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is Radiance Film’s Blu-ray for Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza (Region A/B), a 1966 Japanese thriller from director Tai Kato (I, the Executioner). Weary of the rigid codes of the underworld, gambler Tokijiro (Kinnosuke Nakamura, Goyokin) wanders Japan in search of freedom. But escape proves to be impossible when an obligation to a gang boss leaves him with no choice but to kill a man. To atone for … Continue reading
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How Does Playing Online Games Affect Your Brain
Nowadays, people of various age groups tend to spend quite a considerable amount of time over online gaming during their leisure hours. Online computer games can vary from time-wasting puzzles to deeply engaging multiplayer action games. But the question is: what exactly goes on in the brain during an online gaming session? The negative and positive impacts differ with the game type and also its time frame. Positive Cognitive Effects … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Pound of Flesh | Blu-ray | Only $9.96 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Pound of Flesh, a 2015 thriller directed by Ernie Barbarash (Abduction, Assassination Games). In Pound of Flesh (read our review), a man’s (Jean-Claude Van Damme, Double Impact, The Bouncer) heroic attempt to help a woman in distress ends up with him waking up the next day without a kidney and plotting his revenge. The film co-stars Kristopher Van Varenberg (Enemies Closer), Darren … Continue reading
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What you call hell, we call Bangkok! Watch the insane Trailer for Netflix’ ‘Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hell’
On September 26, 2024, Netflix will be streaming Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hell, an action-thriller from writer/director Kome Kongkiat Komesiri (Muay Thai Fighter). When a dedicated rescue worker inadvertently gets caught up in the kidnapping plot of a mogul’s tween daughter, he must save her from the clutches of rival gangs hunting them down with unpredictable dangers around every corner. Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hell stars Sukollawat Kanaros (Thirteen Lives), Atitaya … Continue reading
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A black belt is a white belt who never quits! New Trailer for Netflix’ ‘Officer Black Belt’ starring star Kim Woo-Bin
Don Wong, eat your heart out! Arriving soon to Netflix is Officer Black Belt, an action-comedy from writer/director Kim Joo-Hwan (The Divine Fury, Midnight Runners). In the film, a talented martial arts prodigy – who holds nine dans across Taekwondo, Kendo, and Judo – teams up with a probation officer to fight and prevent crime as a police officer. The film stars Kim Woo-Bin (Alienoid, Alienoid: Return to the Future), … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Deluxe Limited Edition Battle Creek Brawl | Blu-ray | Only $26.99
Today’s Deal on Fire is for 88 Films’ Deluxe Limited Edition Blu-ray (Region B) for Battle Creek Brawl (aka The Big Brawl), Jackie Chan’s 1980 film directed by Robert Clouse (Game of Death, Enter the Dragon) that also stars Jose Ferrer (Joan of Arc), Kristine DeBell (Cheerleaders’ Wild Weekend) and Mako (Silent Assassins). Official details: Jackie Chan arrived on American soil with hopes of becoming a superstar in the West … Continue reading
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Modern day samurai? ‘Past Lives’ actor Teo Yoo to star in the Chad Stahelski-produced samurai actioner ‘Karoshi’
Takashi Doscher, the writer and director of 2018’s Still and 2019’s Only – as well as writer for Chad Stahelskis’ upcoming live-action adaptation of the video game, Ghost of Tsushima – is on board to direct Lionsgate’s Karoshi, an upcoming actioner that will be produced by Stahelskis’ 87Eleven. The upcoming film will be headlined by rising star Teo Yoo, who is perhaps best known for 2022’s Decision to Leave and … Continue reading
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It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight! Blu-ray for the 1973 Wang Yu classic ‘A Man Called Tiger’ now available
Now available is Eureka’s Blu-ray (Region A/B) for A Man Called Tiger, a 1973 Golden Harvest classic from Lo Wei (Slaughter in San Francisco) and Jimmy Wang Yu (The Tattooed Dragon) . This title will soon be available at The Goodie Emporium, a U.S.-based online store that currently has many Import Shaw Brothers/Golden Harvest/martial arts DVD/Blu-ray movies in-stock – with New titles being added regularly! Starring Jimmy Wang Yu (The One-Armed Swordsman) and directed … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Tekken | Blu-ray | Only $7.77 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Tekken, a martial arts action/adventure, directed by Dwight H. Little (Rapid Fire) and stars Jon Foo (Last Resort, Rush Hour TV series), The year is 2039 and the world wars have destroyed everything and territories are run by corporations. The mightiest of which is Tekken. In the midst of the ruined society, one warrior rises from the streets. A young man with … Continue reading
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What are the money-making game apps that actually work
Nowadays, we all are obsessed with our smartphones which not only give us a way of entertainment but also a chance to earn money online. There are many apps that claim to give money for playing games, but these are not genuine. Most of the apps do not even pay, or if they do, then it is a poor sense of return that really falls short of your time. We … Continue reading
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Forget about ‘Broken Arrow’! ‘Foggy Mountain’ martial arts star Peter Pham is back in the Trailer for ‘Operation Crossbow’
Peter Pham, the indie martial arts star behind Foggy Mountain (as well as the Well Go USA/Hi-YAH! short Mayhem), is back Operation Crossbow, an upcoming actioner he also directs. Pham not only stars, but also directs, with some help from Monsterface Productions, a production team that serves as the film’s associate producer, stunt coordinator, and writer. The film also stars Ron Smorenburg (Triple Threat), Simon Kook (Ip Man 3), Keenan … Continue reading
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Ready… Aim… 🔥! Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Sammo Hung, Tony Leung and Wang Yu’s ‘Island on Fire’ on Blu-ray next week
Next week, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region ABC) for 1990’s Island on Fire (aka The Prisoner), an all-star Hong Kong thriller directed by Chu Yen Ping (Fantasy Mission Force, Pink Force Commando). Four men of iron face their destinies within the harsh walls of a Taiwanese prison. Steve (Jackie Chan) is a gambler seeking to atone for his sins. Andy (Tony Leung) is an undercover cop solving a … Continue reading
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Money Games and Movies: The Fascinating Intersection
In the world of entertainment, few themes captivate audiences as effectively as money games. These games, which combine high stakes and strategic thinking, have found their way into popular movies, creating unforgettable stories that resonate with viewers. The allure of big wins, the thrill of risk, and the drama of loss are all elements that make money games an exciting subject for the big screen. Whether it’s a game of … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Shaw Bothers Classic: Volume 4 | Blu-ray | Only $116.99
Today’s Deal on Fire is for Shout! Factory’s Shaw Bothers Classic: Volume 4, a multi-film Blu-ray (Region A) collection that includes the following films: The Rebel Intruders (1980), Two Champions of Shaolin (1980), Legend of the Fox (1980), Black Lizard (1981), House of Traps (1981), Masked Avengers (1981), The Sword Stained with Royal Blood (1981), Five Element Ninjas (1982), Shaolin Prince (1982), Shaolin Intruders (1983), Holy Flame of the Martial … Continue reading
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‘Atomic Blonde’ meets Meghan Markle? Watch the Trailer for Well Go USA’s ‘Duchess’ from ‘Dog Soldiers’ director
Arriving to Digital on August 9th is Well Go USA’s Duchess, a revenge-actioner directed by Neil Marshall, who is perhaps mostly known for 2002’s Dog Soldiers, 2005’s The Descent, 2008’s Doomsday and 2019’s Hellboy. After a series of betrayals lands her squarely in the sights of a group of diamond smugglers, Scarlett Monaghan (Charlotte Kirk, The Reckoning) undergoes a radical transformation from working-class petty criminal to a ruthless underworld queenpin … Continue reading
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