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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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X Gon’ Give It To Ya! Alec Su’s adaptation of Keigo Higashino’s ‘Devotion of Suspect X’ heading to Blu-ray on July 30th
On July 30, 2024, Bayview Films and China Lion is releasing the Blu-ray for The Devotion of Suspect X, a 2017 thriller from Alec Su (The Left Ear) that stars Wang Kai (A Better Tomorrow 2018) and Zhang Luyi (The Legend of the Demon Cat). Based on Keigo Higashino’s award-winning novel of the same name, The Devotion of Suspect X follows a professor (Wang Kai) assisting in a murder investigation, … Continue reading
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Sweet news for Korean cinema fans! Second Sight’s 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for ‘A Bittersweet Life’ is now shipping!
Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is Second Sight’s 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Region B) for A Bittersweet Life, a 2005 action thriller from acclaimed filmmaker Kim Jee-Woon (Cobweb, The Age of Shadows, I Saw the Devil). All you need to know about A Bittersweet Life is that it is, in our humble opinion, one of the best gangster movies ever. Seriously – a great mix of cool characters, action, … Continue reading
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How to Leverage Australian Dollar Stablecoins in Your Investment Strategy
Ever feel like the world of investing is a bit of a rollercoaster? One minute, your stocks are soaring, and the next, they’re plummeting. Australian dollar (AUD) stablecoins are a game-changer that combines the stability of traditional currency with the innovation of the crypto world. As resources like Crypto news Australia will tell you, these digital assets are pegged to the Aussie dollar, meaning they’re designed to stay stable, unlike … Continue reading
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How to Choose the Right Jewelry Insurance in Canada
Canada’s natural beauty unfolds in its majestic landscapes, from rugged mountains to pristine lakes and vast forests. It captivates every visitor with its breathtaking scenery. Choosing the right jewelry insurance is crucial for protecting valuable items. Jewelry can hold significant sentimental and financial value. Therefore, finding the right jewelry insurance Canada is essential. Here are some tips to help you make an informed decision. Understand the Value of Your Jewelry … Continue reading
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Cheng Pei-pei, ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ and ‘Come Drink With Me’ Hong Kong martial arts star, Dies at 78
Photo: Legacy.com Cheng Pei-pei, the Chinese-born action film icon who starred in Ang Lee’s Oscar-nominated Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and King Hu’s seminal wuxia feature Come Drink With Me, has died on July 17, 2024 from a degenerative
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Kid from Kwangtung | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: October 28, 2024 On October 28, 2024, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Kid From Kwangtung, a 1982 Shaw Brothers kung fu comedy from director Hsu Hsia (Crystal Hunt, Thunder Run). From the legendary Shaw Brothers Studio, here’s something a bit funnier than their usual fare: after an evil martial arts master, played by the very great Hwang Jang-li (Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow), kills … Continue reading
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The Kung Fu Instructor | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: October 28, 2024 On October 28, 2024, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Kung Fu Instructor, a 1979 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Sun Chung (The Deadly Breaking Sword). In this bitterly divided town, there’s no middle ground; you’re either with one side or the other – cross the line and face dire consequences. One clan hires a kung fu master – … Continue reading
Facets of Love | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: October 8, 2024 On October 8, 2024, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Facets of Love, an erotic Shaw Brothers classic directed by Li Han-Hsiang (Hsi Shih Beauty of Beauties, The Enchanting Shadow, The Magnificent Concubine). The film stars Lily Ho Li-Li (14 Amazons), Yueh Hua (The Water Margin), Hu Chin (The Ghost Story), Teresa Ha Ping (Lucky Stars Go Places), Cheng Kang-Yeh (Daggers 8), … Continue reading
Live or die, man!? 🐍 Netflix’ 6th season of the ‘Cobra Kai’ martial arts saga is now streaming!
Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg – all writers, producers, and directors of Cobra Kai – are prepping the final 6th Season of the Cobra Kai saga, which will stream on Netflix. The upcoming season will be a 3-part, 15-episode event that starts July 18th, then November 15th and ends in 2025 on a soon-to-be-announced date. Cobra Kai marked the return of Ralph Macchio, William Zabka and Martin Kove playing … Continue reading
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As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be in a ‘Shanghai Triad’: Blu-ray re-release arriving this month
On July 30, 2024, Film Movement is re-releasing the remastered Blu-ray for Shanghai Triad, a 1995 thriller directed by Zhang Yimou (Hero, The Great Wall, Shadow). The film stars Gong Li (2046), Li Baotian (The Wanderer and the Swan), Li Xuejian (Monk Comes Down The Mountain) and Sun Chun (New Police Story). When teenager Shuisheng (Wang Xiaoxiao Cuihua) arrives to Shanghai from the country, he is brought by his uncle … Continue reading
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In the mood for Blood ‘n Cripps? Blu-ray for the 1979 cult Kung Fu oddity ‘Crippled Masters’ now available!
Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is Film Masters’ Special Edition Blu-ray (Region A) for The Crippled Masters (not to be confused with 1978’s Crippled Avengers), a 1979 martial arts/exploitation film from director Joe Law (The Lost Secrets of Kung Fu). The Crippled Masters features two genuinely handicapped martial artists: Shun Chung-Chuen (Two Crippled Heroes) and Thomas Hong
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Demon Pond | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Criterion)
RELEASE DATE: October 15, 2024 On October 15, 2024, Criterion is releasing 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Demon Pond, a 1979 film from Japanese New Wave renegade Masahiro Shinoda (Ballad of Orin), who transforms a classic Kabuki tale with his own extravagant visual style in this dimension-shattering folk-horror fantasia. When a lone traveler (Tsutomu Yamazaki) stumbles upon a remote, drought-stricken village, he finds himself engulfed in a whirlpool of … Continue reading
3 Movie Tropes That Keep Us Coming Back For More
When you watch a narrative unfold on the screen, you’re going to see some recurring tropes in action. It’s a fact of fiction – tropes make stories and stories need to use tropes to create tension, drama, and (hopefully) a satisfying ending! And sure, some tropes are overplayed and downright boring by now, but some are fun and enjoyable and keep us coming back for more. Indeed, we’ve listed three … Continue reading
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A train ride John Wick wouldn’t want to Raid! Peak at the 4K Ultra HD SteelBook for the Hindi-language actioner ‘Kill’
Lionsgate continues to pump out John Wick-like/The Raid-esque product with Kill, a Hindi-language martial arts actioner from director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat (Hurdang) that’s headlined by Lakshya (Haseena). According to Korean Film Expert Paul Bramhall, some of the film’s action was choreographed by Oh Se-young, whose notable work includes Bollywood films such as Tiger 3 and War, as well as stunts for Snowpiercer and War of the Arrows. When army commando … Continue reading
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Daiei Gothic: Japanese Ghost Stories | Blu-ray (Radiance)
RELEASE DATE: October 28, 2024 On October 28, 2024, Radiance Films is releasing the 3-Film Blu-ray (Region A/B) set for Daiei Gothic – Japanese Ghost Stories, which includes 1959’s The Ghost of Yotsuya, 1968’s The Snow Woman, and 1968’s The Bride from Hades. A collection of three of Japan’s most famous ghost stories that have haunted people for centuries. Kenji Misumi (Lone Wolf and Cub) directs The Ghost of Yotsuya, in … Continue reading
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