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Last Hurrah for Chivalry | Blu-ray (Criterion)

Last Hurrah for Chivalry | Blu-ray (Criterion)

RELEASE DATE: March 14, 2023 On March 14, 2023, Criterion is release a Blu-ray for 1979’s Last Hurrah for Chivalry. Directed by John Woo (The Killer), this martial arts classic stars Damian Lau (Duel to the Death) and Wai Pai (The Five Deadly Venoms). Read the official details: Before he became known as the master of the bullet-riddled heroic tragedy, John Woo sharpened his trademark themes and kinetic action choreography … Continue reading

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Shout! Factory does a surprise kick with a New Blu-ray for Don “The Dragon” Wilson’s 1989 hit ‘Bloodfist’

Shout! Factory has officially announced a Blu-ray for Terence H. Winkless’ martial arts hit, Bloodfist. This 1989 film marks the lead starring role for 11-time World Kickboxing Champion Don “The Dragon” Wilson (Death Fighter, Diamond Cartel), Available as an Exclusive at Shout! Factory’s store, the Blu-ray appears to be somewhat of a barebones release (at least it comes with a Trailer!), but for fans who didn’t see it during its theatrical … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Everything Everywhere All at Once | Blu-ray | Only $10 – Expires soon!

Everything Everywhere All at Once | Blu-ray (Lionsgate)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Everything Everywhere All at Once (read our review), a sci-fi actioner starring for Michelle Yeoh (Boss Level, Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy, Yes, Madam). Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (Swiss Army Man), the writer-directors collectively known as “Daniels”, Everything Everywhere All at Once is a hilarious and big-hearted sci-fi action adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman (Yeoh) who is swept … Continue reading

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Entertainment When You Live with Dogs

With so many streaming services available in a click and tonnes of movies releasing online, it is tough to get bored nowadays. still, sometimes you may feel saturated and need some break from your television or smartphone. This is the reason why a lot of people own dogs who can be an excellent companion and also a source of entertainment at times. Dogs have become so popular recently that you … Continue reading

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In the Line of Duty III | Blu-ray (Eureka)

In the line of Duty 3 | Blu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: March 20, 2023 On March 20, 2023, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for In the Line of Duty III, a 1988 Hong Kong actioner directed by Arthur Wong (Ulterior Motive) and Brandy Yuen (Three Against the World). Official details: Cynthia Khan stars in her first leading role as a young police officer who goes up against a dangerous duo of Japanese terrorists. After staging an … Continue reading

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In the Line of Duty IV | Blu-ray (Eureka)

In the Line of Duty IV | Blu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: March 20, 2023 On March 20, 2023, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for In the Line of Duty IV, a 1989 actioner directed by Hong Kong action legend, Yuen Woo-ping (Miracle Fighters, Dreadnaught). Official details: Action superstar Donnie Yen and Cynthia Khan team up with legendary martial-arts director Yuen Woo-ping in this fan-favourite fourth entry in the In the Line of Duty film series. Yen and … Continue reading

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Important Questions to Ask on a First Date

Before you go on a date, it’s important to know what questions to ask and what to look for. Use these questions to get to know the person you are meeting and get to know them better. Here are some ideas:  Questions to ask on a first date Whether you’re on a first date or trying to build a lasting relationship, there are certain questions that can help you learn … Continue reading

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Calamity of Snakes | Blu-ray (Unearthed Films)

"Calamity of Snakes" Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: April 11, 2023 On April 11, 2023, Unearthed Films is releasing the Blu-ray for 1983’s Calamity of Snakes, a horror film (with a bit of kung fu) directed by William Cheung Kei (China Heat), who is perhaps best known for helming the 1976 Bruce Li film, The Story of the Dragon. Official details: After a business man kills thousands of snakes in pit where they are building a new apartment … Continue reading

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Now available from U.S. seller Goodie Emporium: Arrow’s 4K UHD & Blu-ray for Takashi Shimizu’s ‘Ju-on: The Grudge Collection’

Takashi Shimizu’s Ju-on: The Grudge Collection is now on 4K UHD & Blu-ray from Arrow via Goodie Emporium. The set includes Ju-On: The Curse, Ju-On: The Cruse 2, Ju-On: The Grudge, Ju-On: The Grudge 2, Ju-on: White Ghost and Ju-on: Black Ghost. Official details: “Ju-On”: the name given to a deadly curse spawned when someone dies in the grip of a violent rage. All who come into contact with it are doomed… Collected together for the first … Continue reading

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Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker (and Mike Tyson) in high gear for ‘Rush Hour 4’?

For the last 10 years, both Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker (Rush Hour 1-3) have kept the possibility of a Rush Hour 4 in the air. But now, the 4th installment of the successful action comedy is a lot closer to reality than ever, at least according to Jackie himself. Jackie made a rare on-stage appearance at last year’s Red Sea Film Festival, where he told fans that he is currently in talks to … Continue reading

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The Five Best Gangster Movies Of All-Time

Gangster films are among the most popular movies on the planet. Long have we enjoyed thrillers around the Mob or psychological dramas delving into the minds of crime lords. Hollywood has long been living off the tales, and they continue to do so, producing some fantastic movies in the process, including The Traitor and The Irishman more recently. With gangster films, you get many actors and directors who have carved … Continue reading

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Watch the riveting New Trailer for the crime saga ‘Where the Wind Blows’ starring Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Aaron Kwok

"Where the Wind Blows" Theatrical Poster

From writer/director Philip Yung (Port of Call) comes Where the Wind Blows (formerly Theory of Ambitions), an all-star 1960s crime saga that hit festival screens earlier this year. Where the Wind Blows follows Lui Lok, a police officer who decides to make a name for himself within the police force by controlling organized crime. The film features an all-star cast that includes Tony Leung Chiu Wai (The Grandmaster), Aaron Kwok (Project … Continue reading

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Alienoid | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: December 6, 2022 On December 6, 2022, Well Go USA is releasing Alienoid, to Digital, Blu-ray and DVD. This 2022 South Korean sci-fi/fantasy action film directed by Choi Dong-hoon, who is perhaps best known for 2012’s The Thieves and 2015’s Assassination. Alienoid (read our review) stars Ryoo Joon-Yeol (Believer), Kim Woo-Bin (Friend 2), Kim Tae-Ri (Space Sweepers), So Ji-Sub (The Battleship Island), Yum Jung-Ah (The Mimic), Jo Woo-Jin (Hard Hit), Shin … Continue reading

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Iron Monkey | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

"Iron Monkey" Theatrical Poster

RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2023 On February 14, 2023, Shout! Factory will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Yuen Woo-ping’s 1993 martial arts film, Iron Monkey (aka Iron Monkey: The Young Wong Fei Hong). Iron Monkey is a fictionalized account of folk hero Wong Fei-hung (Sze-Man Tsang), his father Wong Kei-ying (Donnie Yen of Special ID), and their encounter with Iron Monkey (Yu Rongguang of Champions). The film also stars Jean Wong Ching Yin (Once … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Boyka: Undisputed | Blu-ray | Only $9.94 – Expires soon!

Boyka: Undisputed IV | Blu-ray & DVD (Universal)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Boyka: Undisputed (aka Boyka: Undisputed IV), starring martial arts sensation Scott Adkins (The Debt Collector, Max Cloud and Ip Man 4: The Finale). In the fourth installment of the Undisputed franchise, Scott Adkins returns as Yuri Boyka, the most complete fighter in the world, a man looking for his shot to fight for the ultimate championship belt. After he accidentally kills an opponent in the … Continue reading

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