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Typo on Mickey 17 (2025) Review"not only became a box office hit, but also became the first non-English lang…
Bowski602 on Glitter, sex and violence! More on ‘Drive’ director Nicolas Winding Refn’s thriller ‘The Avenging Silence’Refn is such an amazing and unique director! I just love his is dark and gorg…
Andrew Hernandez on Demon City (2025) ReviewI felt a little bit of that. I liked the way Ikuta had to figure out techniqu…
Wout Thielemans on Demon City (2025) ReviewReally expected you to like this one more because of the originality at play…
dakuan on Demon City (2025) Reviewi don't think there's any actual supernatural element: the story about the de…
CJ on Scott Adkins doesn’t give a SHIRT! World War II actioner ‘Death March’ gets retitled to ‘Prisoner of War’Does Scott Adkins ever sleep? How many movies a year does he make at this poi…
chrichtonsworld on Demon City (2025) ReviewThe action was solid. But overall, the story was disappointing. I kept hoping…
Kevin on Demon City (2025) ReviewGot some decent action but the movie still looks cheap. Most movies that go t…
Typo on Glitter, sex and violence! More on ‘Drive’ director Nicolas Winding Refn’s thriller ‘The Avenging Silence’"European spy who accepts a mission from a Japanese businessman to take down…
Andrew Hernandez on Demon City (2025) ReviewInteresting points. I assumed the yakuza bosses didn’t kill Ikuta earlier bec…
Ningen on Kiss of the Dragon (2001) ReviewFree on YouTube.
Daryl Mooney on Jade (2025) ReviewLooks great to me. And she is gorgeous.
G D on Clarence Fok, director of ‘Iceman Cometh’, ‘Naked Killer’ and ‘Special ID’ dies at 68Naked Killer needs a blu ray release. RIP
Kung Fu Bob on Mickey 17 (2025) ReviewGreat review. My son saw this and liked it a lot, but a cinephile friend was…
Robert Rodriguez on ‘The Raid’ director Gareth Evans is back! Watch the New Trailer for Netflix’ ‘Havoc’ starring Tom HardyHELL YEAH!!!!
Andrew Hernandez on Mickey 17 (2025) ReviewI’m glad this turned out well, and I hope it finds its audience. It’s gotta b…
dakuan on Half-mortal and half-god, cursed and compelled to violence? Justin Lin to direct Keanu Reeves in gritty actioner BRZRKRWhat part of Russia are you from?
Ska Martes on The return of Jet Li? More on Yuen Woo Ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ starring Wu Jing and Nic TseJet did his ride off into the sunset movie 15 years ago with Oceans Heaven. E…
Typo on The return of Jet Li? More on Yuen Woo Ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ starring Wu Jing and Nic Tse"Legendary Hong Kong filmmaker and action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping" Better…
Andrew Hernandez on The return of Jet Li? More on Yuen Woo Ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ starring Wu Jing and Nic TseThis is great news about Jet Li coming back. We all knew he wouldn’t be aroun…
Ningen on Half-mortal and half-god, cursed and compelled to violence? Justin Lin to direct Keanu Reeves in gritty actioner BRZRKRInsert Clerks line here.
Mr. Odessa on Clarence Fok, director of ‘Iceman Cometh’, ‘Naked Killer’ and ‘Special ID’ dies at 68A legendary director with beautiful trademarks of sexuality, loud neon colors…
Andrew Hernandez on Ultra violent Jackie Chan vibes? Watch an action clip from ‘Demon City’ streaming on Netflix on February 27thI checked out Demon City, and it was pretty good. It does follow the traditio…
JJ Bona on Bow-wow-wow, yippie-yo, yippie-yay! Martial arts star Scott Adkins and Jesse V. Johnson teaming up for ‘Irish Dog’Pleasure is ours! =) Thank you stopping in throughout the years!
Madsmaddox on Bow-wow-wow, yippie-yo, yippie-yay! Martial arts star Scott Adkins and Jesse V. Johnson teaming up for ‘Irish Dog’You are welcome and thanks for all the reviews over the years, always helps w…
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Two branches. One tree. Watch the Japanese Trailer for Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movie
The highly successful motion picture franchise that spawned three sequels, a remake, and a series is getting another reboot – or should we say crossover? Sony’s new Karate Kid film, titled Karate Kid: Legends, will be directed by Jonathan Entwistle, who has served as a director and executive producer on two popular Netflix original series including I Am Not Okay With This and The End of the F**ing World. The upcoming film … Continue reading
Lookin’ for Sammo action!? Watch the Trailer for the ‘The Swordsman II’ remake ‘Invincible Swordsman’
Hong Kong martial arts legend Sammo Hung (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In) is part of an all-star ensemble cast in Luo Yiwei’s Invincible Swordsman, a remake of Ching Siu-tung’s 1992 wuxia classic, The Swordsman II. Written by Wong Jing and based on the novel by Louis Cha, Invincible Swordsman stars Kitty Zhang Yuqi (The Mermaid) and Tim Huang Xiyan (The Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms). In … Continue reading
The latest from Tsui Hark! ‘Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants’ arriving on February 21 from Sony Pictures
Coming to U.S. theaters on February 21, 2025 from Sony Pictures is Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, the latest from acclaimed Hong Kong director, Tsui Hark (The Taking of Tiger Mountain, Zu: Warriors from Magic Mountain). Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants is an action-packed fantasy drama adapted from Jin Yong’s classic martial arts novel, The Legend of the Condor Heroes. Under Genghis Khan, the Mongolian army … Continue reading
Does it get any better than this? Xu Haofeng’s acclaimed ‘100 Yards’ arriving on Blu-ray next week from Well Go USA
On February 18, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray and DVD for 100 Yards. This martial arts masterpeice is directed by Xu Haofeng (The Final Master) and his brother, Xu Junfeng. The film stars Jacky Heung (League of Gods), Andy On (Abduction, Undercover Punch and Gun, Black Mask 2: City of Masks), Hayden Kuo (Kung Fu Monster) and Li Yuan (The Guillotines). 100 Yards is set in 1920s … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Protector 2 | Blu-ray | Only $10.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Prachya Pinkaew’s Protector 2 (aka Tom Yum Goong 2). When Boss Suchart is murdered, all evidence points to Kham(Tony Jaa). Forced to run as he fights to clear his name, he is hunted by not only the police, but Boss Suchart’s revengeful twin nieces and LC (RZA), a crime lord with his own agenda. A sequel of the global smash-hit The Protector, this extreme … Continue reading
Lady of the Law | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: May 20, 2025 On May 20, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Lady of the Law, a 1971 (released in 1975) Shaw Brothers Hong Kong martial arts film from director Shen Chiang (Five Kung Fu Daredevil Heroes, Swordswomen Three). A dangerous criminal escapes captivity – but luckily crime-busting super swords-woman Leng Rushuang (Shih Szu, Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires) is on his trail. … Continue reading
Crime Story | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: May 26, 2025 On May 26, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a 4K Ultra HD for Crime Story, a 1993 Hong Kong thriller from director Kirk Wong (Taking Manhattan, The Big Hit). Troubled Hong Kong CID inspector Eddie Chan (Jackie Chan) is assigned to oversee the safety of controversial businessman Wong Yat-Fei (Law Kar-Ying), who is then kidnapped. A major investigation is launched and leads to Taipei and … Continue reading
Jaa’ll ready for this? Martial arts star Tony Jaa to star in a ‘Muay Thai Trilogy’ from director Yuthlert Sippapak
Martial arts star Tony Jaa (Striking Rescue, Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy) is on board for an untitled “Muay Thai Trilogy”. The upcoming China-Thailand co-productions will be financed by Stars Collective and Thailand’s Film Odyssey Co. Ltd. Directing the “Muay Thai Trilogy” is Yuthlert Sippapak (Friday Killer), who is perhaps best-known for 2010’s Saturday Killer and 2011’s Friday Killer. Jaa is also
Stick with me, guys; you’ll never go hungry! Watch the Trailer for ‘The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender’
From Oliver Harper the director of the documentaries, In Search of the Last Action Heroes and Here Comes A New Challenger, comes The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender. The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender will explore the story behind the 1980s cult classic, examining the mix of Hong Kong action with Western storytelling, how Kurt McKinney inspired kids and teenagers to fight back against bullies, how … Continue reading
Sunset Warriors | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: May 19, 2025 On May 19, 2025, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray for John Woo’s Sunset Warriors (aka Heroes Shed No Tears), a 1983 Hong Kong action film that stars Eddie Ko Hung (The Miracle Fighters) and Lam Ching Ying (Mr. Vampire). An overlooked classic from an action master! Made by John Woo just before the game-changing A Better Tomorrow, Sunset Warriors was hacked about by the … Continue reading
Today’s lesson… attack the teacher! New Poster for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian actioner-thriller ‘The Siege at Thorn High’
Joko Anwar, the writer and director of films such as 2019’s Impetigore and Gundala, comes The Siege at Thorn High, an upcoming thriller from Amazon MGM Studios. A special school for troubled children. A teacher who is determined to discipline the students. Here, teachers must not only teach, but survive the deadly attacks of their students. The film stars Morgan Oey (The Night Comes for Us), Omara Esteghlal (Andragogy), Hana … Continue reading
Too fast, too furious! Visual Vengeance’s Blu-ray for Simon and Phillip Rhee’s 1984 cult gem ‘Furious’ arriving this month!
On February 25, 2025, Visual Vengeance will deliver a Blu-ray for Furious, a 1984 cult martial arts gem from filmmaker Tim Everitt (Too Fast Too Young). Furious is the first film to star brothers Simon and Phillip Rhee (4 years before the pair found the greener pastures of Hollywood in the Best of the Best franchise). The rest of the film’s cast consists mostly of the Rhees’ own students and friends, including a … Continue reading
Are you looking for hardware that plays 4K ULTRA HD discs and multi-region Blu-rays and DVDs?
U.S. tariffs on products made in China are expected to increase the prices American consumers pay for a wide array of electronics, so if you’re looking to upgrade, RIGHT NOW is the perfect time! City on Fire’s trusted retail vendor Goodie Emporium has partnered with a very reputable company (we wouldn’t want it any other way) to bring you modified, high quality region-free UHD (Ultra-HD, or 4K), Blu-ray and DVD players … Continue reading
What’s Scott Adkins breaking now? The martial arts star is re-teaming with ‘Legacy of Lies’ director for ‘Breaking Cover’
Martial arts star Scott Adkins (John Wick 4, Ip Man 4, One More Shot) is re-teaming with director Adrian Bol for WestEnd Films’ Breaking Cover. The pair worked together in 2020’s Legacy of Lies. The upcoming actioner follows an seemingly ordinary back-office worker (Adkins) whose father-daughter hunting trip turns into a relentless fight for survival, when
Scott Adkins attacks Marko Zaror in Ernesto Díaz Espinoza’s ‘Diablo’ arriving this year from Grindstone Entertainment
Director Ernesto Díaz Espinoza (Bring Me the Head of the Machine Gun Woman) and Chilean martial arts sensation Marko Zaror (Invincible) – the creative duo who previously worked together on 2006’s Kiltro, 2007’s Mirageman, 2009’s Mandrill, 2014’s Redeemer, and the recent, The Fist of the Condor – are reuniting for Diablo. Zaror’s Undisputed 3: Redemption, Savage Dog, John Wick: Chapter 4 co-star, Scott Adkins (Ip Man 4, Max Cloud), headlines the devilish fun. Kris … Continue reading
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