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Adeeb Salih on Enter the Dragon: The Most Overrated Kung Fu Movie Ever?It pains me to agree, i'll watch Golden Harvest Bruce Lee before ETD any day…
Typo on BADDER Lieutenant! Watch the New U.S. Trailer for Takashi Miike’s ‘Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo’ arriving soon from NeonAn Asian guy as the only star? Come on! Add a white blonde!
Typo on From HOPE to HOLE! Hoyeon joins Theo James and Christian Slater for ‘I Saw the Devil’ helmer Kim Jee-woon’s next filmNobody steals a scene from Hwang Jeong-min. Nobody.
Typo on SYLVESTER STALLONE NOT INCLUDED! Pierce Brosnan and Lily James’ ‘Cliffhanger’ reboot finally drops in 2027100% agree. Except that Rambo 2 was a much better movie in UHF.
Popcorn Truffle shuffle on Hope (2026) ReviewOne of the best films of the year for me.Hwang Jung-min on the big screen I n…
JJ Bona on Simon Lui, Hong Kong actor, writer and filmmaker known for ‘Troublesome Night’ and ‘Vulgaria’, passes away at 62Not to be confused with Simon, the electronic game of short-term memory skill…
Ska Martes on Simon Lui, Hong Kong actor, writer and filmmaker known for ‘Troublesome Night’ and ‘Vulgaria’, passes away at 62And not to be confused with Duran Duran lead singer Simon Lui Bon
Nancy Lo on Hope (2026) ReviewIt’s about time there is a strong Asian female lead in a male dominated indus…
Paul Bramhall on Simon Lui, Hong Kong actor, writer and filmmaker known for ‘Troublesome Night’ and ‘Vulgaria’, passes away at 62Sounds like you're thinking of Simu Liu.
Ningen on Simon Lui, Hong Kong actor, writer and filmmaker known for ‘Troublesome Night’ and ‘Vulgaria’, passes away at 62Not to be confused with the guy who plays Shang-Chi.
JJ Bona on Hope (2026) ReviewLOL! What did you think of Yellow Sea and Chaser?
Ngok Fung Lui on Hope (2026) ReviewI hated this movie with a vengeance. I thought Supergirl was the worst movie…
Paul Bramhall on Hope (2026) Review"Did you stay throughout the credits?" Didn't the Marvel movies practically m…
JJ Bona on Hope (2026) ReviewNot as good as The Chaser or The Yellow Sea, but just as good as The Wailing.…
Asdf on GODZ-DAMN! Takashi Yamazaki’s ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ unleashes an absolutely MONSTROUS New TrailerNo. This first trailer ain't as exciting as the first teaser. Not a good sign…
Typo on Shaw Ménage à trois? Blu-rays for ‘Holy Flame of the Martial World’, ‘Deadly Duo’ & ‘Vengeance’ arriving in NovemberVengeance ! Yes! The twothers! NO!!!!
Ska Martes on Looking for love? New Featurette for Ke Huy Quan’s actioner ‘Love Hurts’ from ‘John Wick’ producer David LeitchI love Short round as much as anyone else. I think I was the same as him when…
Ska Martes on Simon Lui, Hong Kong actor, writer and filmmaker known for ‘Troublesome Night’ and ‘Vulgaria’, passes away at 62Vulgaria is an all time classic. The scene where Simon Lui and Chapman To go…
Paul Bramhall on Is Keanu Reeves going John Wick-sploitation? Keanu Reeves to star and produce an adaptation of ‘Kill Current’Was hoping this was going to be a sequel to Kill Line. :-)
DJAY on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-rayShaloin Soccer was already with uncut version years ago, so was SPL and Ong B…
Ska Martes on Chen Kuan-tai, martial artist and Shaw Brothers star of ‘Boxer from Shantung’ and ‘Flying Guillotine’, passes away at 80Absolutely. Thankfully the cultural appropriation crowd hasn't set their sigh…
Ska Martes on This collection is FAT! Details and Trailers for Shout’s ‘Chow Yun-fat Collection’ on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-rayI may or may not know some Cantonese/Mandarin because of work! In real life i…
STORMYBMAN on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-rayI've been waiting for this one a long time! YES!
Throwdown on This collection is FAT! Details and Trailers for Shout’s ‘Chow Yun-fat Collection’ on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-rayI'm impressed you can tell the difference - unfortunately like most Americans…
Throwdown on This collection is FAT! Details and Trailers for Shout’s ‘Chow Yun-fat Collection’ on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-raySuch a slept-on classic! I remember watching this right after my first ever v…
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Cult action director Isaac Florentine is back with ‘Hounds of War’ starring Frank Grillo, Robert Patrick and Mark Strange
Cult filmmaker Isaac Florentine (Seized, Acts of Vengeance) – known for consistently delivering the low budget thrillers such as U.S. Seals II, Ninja: Shadow of a Tear, Close Range and Undisputed 2 – will soon unleash XYZ’s Hounds of War, his latest actioner starring Frank Grillo (Boss Level, Wolf Warrior 2). The movie will follow a group of mercenaries who take on jobs that are considered impossible. After a mission goes wrong due … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Railroad Tigers | Blu-ray | Only $13.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Jackie Chan’s Railroad Tigers (read our review), a period actioner that reunites the legend with director Ding Sheng (Little Big Soldier, Police Story 2013) for a 3rd time. In Railroad Tigers, a railroad worker (Chan) and his ragtag group of freedom fighters find themselves on the wrong side of the tracks when they decide to ambush a heavily armed military train filled with … Continue reading
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Street Fighter II-sploitation? Watch Eureka’s New Trailer for Wong Jing’s 1993 all-star Hong Kong actioner ‘Future Cops’
On October 21, 2024, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Future Cops, a 1993 all-star Hong Kong sci-fi actioner from director Wong Jing (Chasing the Dragon, City Hunter). This edition will be an interesting release, as per the details that follow: This release of Future Cops is presented from a studio supplied HD transfer that Eureka had no involvement in. Sadly the master is just below the level … Continue reading
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Celebrity Poker Tournaments Gain Popularity in South African Casinos
Source: Bazoom AI Celebrity poker tournaments are captivating South Africa, drawing both local and international stars. These events have become a significant attraction for casino enthusiasts, with the added allure of celebrity sightings driving up attendance rates. Poker has always been a popular pastime, but adding celebrities into the mix transforms it into an irresistible spectacle. South African casinos have recognized this trend, hosting high-stakes games featuring renowned personalities from … Continue reading
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How Does Online Gaming Make People Feel Lonelier?
Online gaming has grown to become a pastime for millions across the globe. It provides an element of escapism, community, and adrenaline rush. However, a growing concern is that online gaming could be perpetrating loneliness. How does this phenomenon happen? Surface-Level Connections Most video games offer in-game multiplayer modes, chat options, and guilds that tend to provide a social component. Even with these tools available, however, the connections many players … Continue reading
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Strap yourself in for fighters and fighter pilots! Here what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of August…
Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Releases for the month of August. If you want to give Hi-YAH! a go, visitors of this site can use the promo code “CITYONFIRE” for a FREE 30 Day trial! Read on for the full list of New and Exclusive
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Ready for some Temu martial arts flicks? Watch the Trailer for Paramount’s ‘Tiger Style’ martial arts collection
Introducing the Tiger Style Ultimate Martial Arts Collection from Paramount Movies, which consists of Art of Eight Limbs, The Lockdown, Lady Scorpions and Kung Fu Games. In the films, you’ll recognize some of the action stars featured, such as Cynthia Rothrock (Raging Thunder), Mark Strange (Avengement), Jeff Fahey (The Lawnmower Man), Ron Smoorenburg (Who Am I?), Ludi Lin (Mortal Kombat) and Caity Lotz (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow). Official press release … Continue reading
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‘Black Mask 2’ star Andy On versus ‘Riki-Oh’ himself Fan Siu Wong in the Newest Trailer for ‘Deadly Impact’
Veteran Hong Kong martial arts stars Andy On (Blind War, Black Mask 2: City of Masks) and Fan Siu Wong (VR Fighter, Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky, Attrition) light up the screen as opposing forces in Deadly Impact. The film is directed by Ren Gaoliang (Lie Sha), who is perhaps best known for his cinematography work in the recent Jackie Chan/John Cena actioner Hidden Strike. After a rocky start making … Continue reading
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Jet Li and Stephen Chow dipped in vinegar! ‘My Father is a Hero’ and ‘Love on Delivery’ arriving on Blu-ray
Vinegar Syndrome has announced two new Hong Kong titles, both of which ship later this month: The first, Corey Yuen’s 1994 My Father is a Hero (aka The Enforcer), starring Jet Li (League of Gods), Anita Mui (Drunken Master 2) and Tse Miu (Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman). In the film, an undercover cop struggling to provide for his son and ailing wife, must infiltrate a ruthless gang. … Continue reading
A World Without Thieves | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: September 3, 2024 On September 3, 2024, Shout! Factory is releasing the Blu-ray for A World Without Thieves, a 2004 thriller from director Feng Xiaogang (Legend of the Black Scorpion) and Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau (I Did It My Way). Two grifters, Wang Bo and Wang Li, a couple who’ve been arguing, board a train in rural China. He wants to fleece a peasant, nicknamed Dumbo for … Continue reading
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Star Wars-sploitation? Eureka’s Blu-ray for Kinji Fukasaku’s sci-fi action adventure ‘Message From Space’ is now shipping!
Now available from Goodie Emporium is Eureka’s Blu-ray (Region B) for Message From Space, a 1978 sci-fi thriller from Kinji Fukasaku (Battle Royale, New Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Last Days of the Boss) that’s basically Toei Company’s answer to the barnstorming box-office success that was Star Wars. The film features an all-star cast that includes Sonny Chiba (Wolf Guy: Enraged Lycanthrope), Vic Morrow (Twilight Zone: The Movie), Etsuko Shihomi (Soul of … Continue reading
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Illegal aliens! Choi Dong-hoon’s sci-fi actioner ‘Alienoid: The Return to the Future’ warps onto Blu-ray next week
On July 30, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Alienoid: The Return to the Future (read our review), the sequel to 2022’s Alienoid. This South Korean sci-fi/fantasy action film is once again directed by Choi Dong-hoon, who is perhaps best known for 2012’s The Thieves and 2015’s Assassination. Returning stars in Alienoid: The Return to the Future (aka Alienoid: Part 2) include Ryoo Joon-Yeol (Believer), Kim … Continue reading
J-Horror Rising Collection | Blu-ray (Arrow)
RELEASE DATE: October 28, 2024 On October 28, 2024, Arrow is releasing the J-Horror Rising collection on Blu-ray, which will include 1999’s Shikoku, 2000’s Isola: Multiple Personality Girl, 2000’s Persona, 2001’s Inugami, 2001’s St. John’s Wort (aka Otogirisou), 2005’s Noroi: The Curse and
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There will be blood! Watch the Trailer for Netflix’ Thai-horror anthology ‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ arriving in August
If the recent South Korean horror anthology Tastes of Horror didn’t quite satisfy your bloody-thirsty quench for terror, then we have some good news, especially if you’re a Netflix subscriber! On August 20, 2024, the streaming giant will release Terror Tuesday: Extreme. Based on the haunting true stories told on a famous radio show, this new horror series will bring eight stories to the screen directed by eight directors in eight … Continue reading
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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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