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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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Director of ‘The Call’ Lee Choong-Hyun returns with Netflix’ South Korean thriller ‘Ballerina’ starring Jun Jong-Seo
Coming soon from Netflix is the South Korean thriller Ballerina (read our review), which comes from writer/director Lee Choong-Hyun, who made a solid directorial debut with 2020’s The Call. Of course, this film is not to be confused with Ana de Armas and Len Wiseman’s upcoming John Wick franchise spin-off that shares the same name. Grieving the loss of a best friend she couldn’t protect, an ex-bodyguard sets out to … Continue reading
Watch the New Trailer for for Berry Gordy’s ‘The Last Dragon’ arriving today on 4K UHD + Blu-ray SteekBook
Today, Sony is releasing the 4K UHD + Blu-ray (SteelBook) for The Last Dragon, a 1985 cult favorite directed by Michael Schultz (Krush Groove). Also known as Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon, the film stars Taimak (The White Girl), Julius Carry (Disco Godfather), Vanity (Action Jackson), Christopher Murney (Maximum Overdrive) and Glen Eaton (Trained to Kill). An enjoyable pastiche of martial arts, romance, music, and video, The Last Dragon presents … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! 14 Blades | Only $9.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 2010’s 14 Blades (read our review), a period actioner from director Daniel Lee (Dragon Blade, White Vengeance) headlined by martial arts star Donnie Yen (Sakra, The Monkey King, Ip Man 4). 14 Blades is a thriller set during the Ming Dynasty and centered on a secret service agent (Yen) in the emperor’s court who is betrayed and then hunted by his colleagues. Ku Huen … Continue reading
Well Go USA’s Blu-ray for the South Korean outbreak thriller ‘Gangnam Zombie’ releases on September 26th
On September 26, 2023, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Gangnam Zombie, a 2023 thriller from director Lee Soo-Sung (Memories, Road Kill) that stars Ji Il-Joo (My Bossy Girl) and Park Ji-Yeon (Death Bell 2: Bloody Camp). Gangnam, an upscale neighborhood in Seoul, becomes the center of mass chaos overnight. Residents begin to experience unusual and terrifying symptoms that turn them into strange, inhuman creatures that … Continue reading
Eureka’s Blu-ray release for ‘She Shoots Straight’ starring Joyce Godenz, Carina Lau and Sammo Hung is now available
Eureka Entertainment’s Blu-ray (Region B) for She Shoots Straight (aka Lethal Lady) – a 1989 Hong Kong action film directed by Corey Yuen (Raging Thunder, Righting Wrongs) that stars Joyce Godenzi (License to Steal) and Carina Lau (Rich and Famous) – is now available from Goodie Emporium. Joyce Godenzi stars in this violent action classic about a newlywed police officer who battles a Vietnamese gang whilst also trying to impress … Continue reading
A Guide to the Personal Injury Lawsuit Timeline
An accident may have been unexpected and unplanned, yet when it happened, you cannot help but feel frustrated and angry. When you get injured, you deserve justice. You don’t need to worry about figuring out where to start, who to contact, and what you can do to increase your chances of getting the compensation you need and deserve. We’re here to help. Let’s talk about the personal injury lawsuit timeline … Continue reading
Classes now open for 88 Films’ Deluxe Blu-ray Collection for Stephen Chow’s ‘Fight Back to School Trilogy’
Now available is 88 Films’ Deluxe Collector’s Edition Blu-ray (Region B) for Stephen Chow’s Fight Back to School Trilogy, which includes 1991’s Fight Back to School, 1992’s Fight Back to School II and 1993’s Fight Back to School III. The set will soon be available to you from Goodie Emporium. Official details: Before he wowed the world with Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle, Stephen Chow was Hong Kong’s best … Continue reading
Film and Sex Education: What Can Society Learn from the Movies?
Film is one of the most influential and powerful art forms of our era, capable of conveying messages and provoking emotions in ways that few other forms of expression can match. Throughout the history of cinema, a wide range of themes have been addressed, from love and adventure to politics and science fiction. However, one of the most complex and fundamental themes that cinema has explored is sex education. Escorts … Continue reading
Kensuke Sonomura’s ‘Bad City’ starring Hitoshi Ozawa arrives on Blu-ray September 19 from Well Go USA
On September 19, 2023, Well Go USA will be releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for director Kensuke Sonomura’s Bad City (read our review), his follow up to his 2019 cult hit debut, Hydra. Kensuke Sonomura is perhaps best known for his work as action director for the Resident Evil games Donnie Yen’s Iceman: The Time Traveller, John Woo’s Manhunt and Baby Assassins. For Bad City, Sonomura enlists the star power of Hitoshi Ozawa (Score, … Continue reading
7 Questions to Your Semi Truck Repair Shop After a Wreck
Have you recently been in an accident with your semi truck and damaged the vehicle? It may be tempting to cut costs and repair the vehicle yourself but try to resist that urge. If you want your truck back on the road as soon as possible, take it to a semi truck repair shop instead. But how do you pick the right stop for your needs? Read on for the top questions … Continue reading
What Are the Great Benefits of Running in the Morning?
Imagine awakening to the gentle rays of the morning sun, lacing up your runners, and setting off on a peaceful jog: the quiet solitude, the refreshing air, the rhythmic patter of your feet. These are just a few benefits of running in the morning. In this blog, we’ll explore these advantages in great detail, revealing how this simple habit can enrich and empower your life in numerous ways. Morning Runs … Continue reading
Fist of Fury: Limited Edition | 4K UHD & Blu-ray (Arrow Films)
On November 13, 2023, Arrow Video will be releasing Fist of Fury on both 4K UHD & Blu-ray (Region B) format (formats sold separately). Note: This title was previously released on Arrow’s Bruce Lee At Golden Harvest Collection. Official details: Bruce Lee’s second film for Golden Harvest, Fist of Fury, swiftly broke all the box office records set by his previous film The Big Boss, and launched one of the … Continue reading
The Big Boss: Limited Edition | 4K UHD & Blu-ray (Arrow Films)
On November 13, 2023, Arrow Video will be releasing The Big Boss on both 4K UHD & Blu-ray (Region B) format (formats sold separately). Note: This title was previously released on Arrow’s Bruce Lee At Golden Harvest Collection. Official details: An instant box office sensation upon its original release in Hong Kong in 1971, The Big Boss is the film that catapulted former child actor and Hollywood TV sidekick Bruce … Continue reading
Game of Death: Limited Edition | 4K UHD & Blu-ray (Arrow Films)
On November 13, 2023, Arrow Video will be releasing Game of Death on both 4K UHD & Blu-ray (Region B) format (formats sold separately). Note: This title was previously released on Arrow’s Bruce Lee At Golden Harvest Collection. Official details: Five years after the release of Enter the Dragon and the death of its star Bruce Lee, director Robert Clouse was recruited by Golden Harvest to complete Lee’s last, unfinished … Continue reading
Way of the Dragon: Limited Edition | 4K UHD & Blu-ray (Arrow Films)
On November 13, 2023, Arrow Video will be releasing Way of the Dragon on both 4K UHD & Blu-ray (Region B) format (formats sold separately). Note: This title was previously released on Arrow’s Bruce Lee At Golden Harvest Collection. Official details: Having established himself as the biggest box office draw in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee leveraged his success into a new deal with Golden Harvest that would allow him to … Continue reading
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