Author Archives: JJ Bona

Asian Cinema Demonstrating an Evolving Relationship with Western Culture

While most of the people at City on Fire have been fans of Asian cinema for decades, the same can’t be as readily said for the general public. It is true that the popularity of Asian movies has been skyrocketing in the last few years, but they exist as just one part of a media whole. Outside of cinema, a huge range of Asian entertainment has been pushed into the … Continue reading

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Well Go USA’s South Korean historical actioner ‘Hansan: Rising Dragon’ hits Blu-ray & DVD on November 15

"Hansan: Rising Dragon" Theatrical Poster

On November 15, 2022, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Hansan: Rising Dragon. The film is a prequel to The Admiral: Roaring Currents, the most-watched film in Korean cinema history. Kim Han-Min (The Admiral: Roaring Currents, War of the Arrows) returns as a director, with a cast that consists of Park Hae-Il (The Host), Byun Yo-Han (No Tears for the Dead), Ahn Sung-Ki (The Divine Fury), Son Hyun-Joo … Continue reading

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Park Hoon-jung’s South Korean thriller ‘The Witch 2: The Other One’ now Blu-ray and DVD from Well Go USA

The Witch 2: The Other One | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

On November 8, 2022, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray and DVD for The Witch 2: The Other One (read our review) to theaters. Directed by Park Hoon-jung (New World), the film is the sequel to his 2018 thriller, The Witch: Subversion. The Witch 2: The Other One stars newcomer Si-ah as a mysterious girl who emerges as the sole survivor of a bloody raid on the top-secret research facility behind the … Continue reading

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Andy Lau, Golden Harvest, Dolph Lundgren and Jerry Springer, Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of November

Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Release line up for the month of November, which includes a New title added to Hi-YAH! every Friday. 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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Deal on Fire! John Wick Triple Feature | Blu-ray | Only $10 – Expires soon!

John Wick Triple Feature | Blu-ray & DVD (Lionsgate)

Today’s Deal on Fire is for the John Wick Triple Feature, which include Chad Stahelski’s John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 2 and John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum in one 6-disc collection (Blu-ray, DVD and Digital). John Wick: When sadistic young thugs senselessly attack John Wick (Keanu Reeves) — a brilliantly lethal ex-assassin — they have no idea that they’ve just awakened the boogeyman. With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, Wick … Continue reading

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Shout! Studios takes on ‘Gunfight at Rio Bravo’ starring ‘Showdown in Manila’ star Alexander Nevsky

Writer/director Joe Cornet (A Prayer for the Damned) will soon be unleashing Gunfight at Rio Bravo, an upcoming Western actioner that will be distributed by Shout! Studios. The film is headlined by Alexander Nevsky (Showdown in Manila, Maximum Impact), who’ll be sharing the screen with Olivier Gruner (Angel Town), Matthias Hues (No Retreat, No Surender II), Natalie Denise Sperl, as well as the director himself. In Gunfight at Rio Bravo, Nevsky plays … Continue reading

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The latest on Lexi Alexander’s martial arts film ‘Absolute Dominion’ starring Désiré Mia, Alex Winter and Patton Oswalt

"Punisher: War Zone" Theatrical Poster

Writer/director Lexi Alexander, who is perhaps best-known for helming 2005’s Green Street Hooligans and 2008’s Punisher: War Zone, is currently putting finishing touches on an upcoming martial arts actioner titled Absolute Dominion. Absolute Dominion takes place in 2085 A.D., where the world has been destroyed by religious warfare. Desperate to save humanity, global governing forces host a gripping, no-holds-barred, martial arts tournament. Last fighter standing wins Absolute Dominion for one faith (via Deadline). … Continue reading

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Watch Netflix’ Trailer for the sci-fi actioner ‘Warriors of Future’ starring Louis Koo and Lau Ching Wan streaming in December

"Warriors of Future" Theatrical Poster

Louis Koo (Accident) and Lau Ching Wan (The Bullet Vanishes) are doing the powered exoskeleton thing with Warriors of Future (previously known as Virtus), a $56M sci-fi action flick that’s being touted as “the most visual effects-heavy Hong Kong film to date, with a future Hong Kong rendered entirely in CGI”. Warriors of Future (read our review) also stars Carina Lau (Let the Bullets Fly), Nick Cheung (Bodies at Rest) and Philip Leung (Shock Wave 2). According … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Ip Man 4: The Finale | 4K UHD + Blu-ray | Only $10.99 – Expires soon!

Ip Man 4: The Finale | 4K UHD (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the 4K UHD + Blu-ray for Ip Man 4: The Finale (read our review). The film sees the return of Donnie Yen (Chasing the Dragon) as the legendary martial arts figure, Ip Man. Following the death of his wife, Ip Man travels to San Francisco to ease tensions between the local kung fu masters and his star student, Bruce Lee, while searching for a better future … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Skin Trade | Only $10.25 – Expires soon!

Skin Trade | Blu-ray & DVD (Magnolia)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Ekachai Uekrongtham’s Skin Trade (read our review), starring Tony Jaa (Paradox) and Dolph Lundgren (Black Water). With nothing but vengeance to live for, detective Nick Cassidy (Lundgren) ransacks his way through the Bangkok underworld in pursuit of Viktor Dragovic, the human trafficker who attempted to kill his family. As the crossfire grows more deadly, FBI Agent Eddie Reed is sent to bring Nick home, while … Continue reading

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Jean-Claude Van Damme teams up with ‘Hellraiser III’ and ‘Waxwork’ cult director Anthony Hickox for ‘Silent Kill’

Martial arts superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme (Welcome to the Jungle, Until Death, Black Water) is set to star in Silent Kill, an upcoming actioner directed and written by cult director Anthony Hickox (Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth, Waxwork) for Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment. Silent Kill will follow four mercenaries who find a hidden treasure in the Congo. They bury it and agree to meet back at the same spot in … Continue reading

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Watch the Trailer for Ranjeet S. Marwa’s ‘Dig Me No Grave’ starring Warren Hicks, James Jay Bryhan and Mark Strange

"Dig Me No Grave" Theatrical Poster

Writer/director Ranjeet S. Marwa (Godforsaken, Exiled: The Chosen Ones) returns with Dig Me No Grave, an upcoming action-thriller that stars Warren Hicks (Exiled: The Chosen Ones), James Jay Bryhan (Exiled: The Chosen Ones) and Mark Strange (Ip Man 4: The Finale). Based on the multi-award winning script by Gary A. Piazza, Dig Me No Grave takes no prisoners in this high-octane thrill ride that keeps its audiences on the edge of their … Continue reading

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Sammo Hung, Anne Hui, Patrick Tam, Yuen Woo-ping, Johnnie To, Ringo Lam and Tsui Hark’s love letter to Hong Kong film ‘Septet’ arrives on Blu-ray from DDDhouse in November

Some of the best filmmakers Hong Kong has to offer – Sammo Hung, Anne Hui, Patrick Tam, Yuen Woo-ping, Johnnie To, Ringo Lam and Tsui Hark – have teamed up for Septet: The Story of Hong Kong (formerly Eight & a Half), an eight-part anthology film about the history of Hong Kong, which spans from the 1940s to present time. The title of the film was changed from Eight & a … Continue reading

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Yes, Madam! | Bu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: December 12, 2022 On December 12, 2022, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Yes, Madam! (aka Police Assassins), a 1985 Hong Kong actioner directed by Corey Yuen (My Father is a Hero). This all-star great stars Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Cynthia Rothrock (Showdown in Manila), John Sham (Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars), Meng Hoi (Blonde Fury), Tsui Hark (The Bodyguard), James Tien (The Tattooed … Continue reading

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Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind | Blu-ray (Arrow)

apkido and Lady Whirlwind | Blu-ray (Arrow)

RELEASE DATE: January 17, 2023 In January 17, 2023, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 1972’s Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind, collectively directed by Huang Feng (Stoner) and starring Angela Mao (A Queen’s Ransom), Sammo Hung (Incredible Kung Fu Master), Carter Wong (The Skyhawk), Wang In Sik (Fist of Unicorn) and Bruce Leung (Bruce and the Iron Finger). Note: An alternative slipcase, featuring original artwork, will be available exclusively through … Continue reading

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