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Andrew Hernandez on Havoc (2025) ReviewI really dug Havoc. I definitely got The French Connection and Dirty Harry vi…
OpiumKungFuYapper on Havoc (2025) ReviewWe need a action antholgy project from Gareth, Timo, and Woo. Hope to see thi…
paul taggart on Havoc (2025) Reviewoh that crap
Paul Bramhall on Havoc (2025) ReviewHe was, but backed out and got replaced by Jared Leto! - https://cityonfire.c…
paul taggart on Havoc (2025) ReviewAs ever, spot on. Wasn't Miike going to make a film with Hardy once?
Kevin on Is it a Boeing 737 MAX? Trailer for ‘Wings of Dread’ starring ‘The Raid’ martial arts star Iko Uwais and Ashton ChenFirst it was Tony Jaa and now Iko went to work in China. Looks like it will g…
Typo on 1.21 gigawatts!!! Action comedy ‘A Samurai in Time’ arriving to Blu-ray on April 28 from Third Window FilmsYessss!!!!
Andrew Hernandez on Bren Foster vs Kris Van Damme? ‘Life After Fighting’ star Bren Foster returns in the Jesse V. Johnson-penned ‘The Farmer’I’m sure that Luke LaFontaine and Bren Foster were great collaborators and bo…
Kung Fu Bob on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewThanks for putting this on my radar, Paul. I hadn't been aware of it, and yes…
JJ Bona on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasNow I'm interested.
Andrew Hernandez on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasWell, the blood that was digitally removed in the theatrical cut is back, the…
JJ Bona on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasWhat makes the unrated version of Die Hard 4 better than Live Free or Die Har…
Andrew Hernandez on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasI’ve been reading reports about how the first cut for Ballerina got a lousy r…
Andrew Hernandez on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David AyerThe movie is very flawed, but “beyond awful” is overdoing it. Everything woul…
chrichtonsworld on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David Ayermmm... You are too forgiving. If you ignore the padding, the action is averag…
chrichtonsworld on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David AyerThis is made by the same people who done The Beekeeper. Compared to that The…
Ningen on Was it Cliff who made Bruce disappear? Plot details and title for David Fincher’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequelThey can always do the other Bruces.
Paul Bramhall on Was it Cliff who made Bruce disappear? Plot details and title for David Fincher’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequelThere’s a third option - the ‘No Retreat, No Surrender’ approach!
Mstradford on Was it Cliff who made Bruce disappear? Plot details and title for David Fincher’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequelLooking forward to this, but if it’s set in 1977 no chance of a Bruce Lee cam…
Killer Meteor on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingHe can't tell Kam Kong from Lee Man-tai, and thinks LO REI directed Fist of F…
Anonymous on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasWho are you to tell where I should I post and shouldn't post. I'll post where…
Eric on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingCouldn't agree more. Bey was THE man when it comes to HK movies commentaries.…
chrichtonsworld on Was it Cliff who made Bruce disappear? Plot details and title for David Fincher’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequelI don't get it. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is Tarantino's worst, especiall…
sam on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingelaborate? what's so bad about mike leeder?
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And now, the end is near… Andy Lau’s crime thriller ‘I Did It My Way’ on digital on March 18th from Well Go USA
Arriving on Digital on March 18th from Well Go USA is Jason Kwan’s I Did It My Way (read our review), an action thriller starring Andy Lau (The Adventurers, The White Storm 2: Drug Lords) and Gordon Lam (Hand Rolled Cigarette, Limbo). Director Kwan, who served as co-director for Wong Jing for both 2017’s Chasing the Dragon and its by-title-only 2019 sequel Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch, is … Continue reading
A double dose of Patrick Tam! ‘Nomad’ and ‘My Heart is That Eternal Rose’ NOW SHIPPING from Goodie Emporium!
Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is Radiance Films’ Blu-ray (Region B) for a double feature from director Patrick Tam Kar-Ming (The Sword) that includes 1982’s Nomad and 1989’s My Heart is That Eternal Rose. An icon of the Hong Kong New Wave and mentor to Wong Kar-wai, Patrick Tam worked with icons including Tony Leung (In the Mood for Love), Leslie Cheung (Onc e A Thief), Kenny Bee (Armour of … Continue reading
Did someone forget to pay import fees? ‘Customs Frontline’ hits Digital on March 11th from Well Go USA
On Digital March 11th from Well Go USA is Customs Frontline (aka War Customized), an action-thriller starring Jacky Cheung (Bullet in the Head) and Nicholas Tse (Raging Fire). The film is directed by Herman Yau (The Untold Story, Ebola Syndrome, Taxi Hunter), one of the most prolific filmmakers ever to have worked in Hong Kong cinema. Customs Frontline revolves around the action-packed Customs and Excise Department of Hong Kong and … Continue reading
In the mood for some all-you-can-eat VFX? Don’t miss the kinetic Trailer for Han Yan’s sci-fi thriller ‘Per Aspera Ad Astra’
Director Han Yan – who is perhaps best known for 2018’s Dream Breaker and Animal World (you know… that Chinese flick that starred Michael Douglas) – will be unleashing Per Aspera Ad Astra (aka Xing He Ru Meng), an upcoming sci-fi thriller that’s due for release in the summer. Much like the filmmaker’s aforementioned titles, Per Aspera Ad Astra is yet another special effects-laden film that involves a futuristic technology … Continue reading
Best Tricks People Can Use in Their Slot Gaming
Best Tricks People Can Use in Their Slot Gaming The first known slot machine called the Liberty Bell was invented in 1891 by Charles Fey. It had three reels with hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades, and horseshoe symbols. Over the years, slot machines have evolved significantly. The introduction of electromechanical machines in the 1960s revolutionized the industry and paved the way for video slots. These digital machines allowed for more complex … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Raging Fire | Blu-ray | Only $13.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Raging Fire, one of the latest from martial arts superstar Donnie Yen (Big Brother) and co-star Nicholas Tse (As the Light Goes Out). This film (read our review), also marks the final project of noted Hong Kong director, Benny Chan (Big Bullet, Who Am I?), who passed away during the tail end of the film’s production. In Raging Fire, Shan (Yen) is a righteous cop who’s solved … Continue reading
Jackie Chan’s GREATEST Lo Wei production just got better! 88 Films’ ‘Dragon Fist’ 4K UHD now shipping
Now shipping is 88 Films’ Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray for Lo Wei’s Dragon Fist, a 1978 kung fu classic starring Jackie Chan (Ride On) and Nora Miao (The Skyhawk). Director Lo Wei (The Big Boss) and martial arts legend Jackie Chan are back together in a kung-fu saturated story of revenge and justice. Tong Huo-wan (Chan) is on the hunt for retribution for the death of … Continue reading
The female of the species is more deadly than the male! 88 Films’ Blu-ray for ‘The Lady Assassin’ now available
Now available is 88 Films’ Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Lady Assassin, a 1983 Shaw Brothers martial arts actioner from director Tony Lou Chun-Ku (The Holy Virgin Versus the Evil Dead). The film stars Anthony Lau (To Kill of Jaguar), Leanne Lau Suet-Wah (The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter), Max Mok Siu-Chung (Outlaw Brothers), Norman Tsui Siu-Keung (The Sword), Jason Pai Piao (Shaolin Intruders), Ku Feng (The Jade Raksha) and Daisy … Continue reading
3 Korean Disaster Movies Packed With High-Stakes Action and Lessons
Since Korean entertainment has succeeded on American grounds, it has only continued to expand. Forbes even has an extensive list of 30 great Korean movies worth watching. The top three positions are occupied by Burning (2018), Parasite (2019), and Oldboy (2003). Well, that’s encompassing every possible genre. What about those who want some high-stake action along with a compelling message? It’s time to jump onto the bandwagon of disaster movies. This article will discuss three must-watch … Continue reading
Let’s talk about sex… 88 Films’ Blu-ray for Michael Mak’s 1991 sexy cult Hong Kong comedy ‘Sex and Zen’ has come…
Now available from 88 Films is the Blu-ray (Region B) for Sex and Zen, a 1991 cult comedy Hong Kong film from director Michael Mak Tong Kit (Long Arm of the Law 2) that stars Lawrence Ng Kai Wah (To Be Number One) and Amy Yip Chi May (Miracles). “Banned for 400 years!” screamed the original poster and you can see why as this erotic comedy is brilliantly bizarre, pretty … Continue reading
Teacher was poisoned by these biscuits! ‘John Wick’ mastermind to produce Live-action adaptation of ‘Sifu’
87Eleven Entertainment is attached to produce Netflix’ Live-action adaptation of Slocap’s beat ’em up video game, Sifu. 87Eleven is owned by Chad Stahelski, who is best-known as the co-director of the original John Wick and sole director of John Wick: Chapter 2, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4. The video game tells a story of revenge set in modern-day China. It follows the student of a … Continue reading
The Bells of Death | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: May 19, 2025 On May 19, 2025, Eureka is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for 1968’s The Bells of Death, a standout wuxia film heavily influenced by both the longstanding Japanese samurai tradition and the emergent Spaghetti Western. The Bells of Death is a fantastical tale of revenge produced by Shaw Brothers Studio, directed by the prolific Yueh Feng (Lady General Hua Mulan) and starring Chang Yi (Lady Whirlwind) in one … Continue reading
‘Aliens’-sploitation? West gives Bishop’s knife game some stiff competition in a New action clip from Well Go USA’s ‘Jade’
Stuntman-turned director James Bamford (Supergirl series) rounds up newcomer Shaina West (Killer’s Game) for Jade, a martial arts actioner that’s now exclusively on Digital from Well Go USA! Bamford is perhaps best-known for his stunt work on Watchmen, Blade: Trinity, as well as directing episodes of DC’s Arrow and Superman and Lois. The film also stars Mickey Rourke (Take Back, Double Team), Mark Dacascos (One Night in Bangkok, John Wick: Chapter 3) … Continue reading
Legend has it that the Blu-ray for Kinji Fukasaku’s all-star fantasy actioner ‘Legend of the 8 Samurai’ is now shipping!
Now shipping is Eureka’s Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Legend of the 8 Samurai, a Japanese box-office sensation directed by the revered Kinji Fukasaku (Battle Royale). Legend of the Eight Samurai brings together an impressive ensemble cast, including Hiroko Yakushimaru (Sailor Suit and Machine Gun), Hiroyuki Sanada (Ring), Sonny Chiba (Fighting Fist) and Etsuko Shihomi (Soul of Chiba), in a sweeping epic that blends fantasy with historical drama. The Satomi Clan have … Continue reading
When Kung Fu Zombies Attack! Social Media star Steven He to lead ‘Kung Fu Deadly’ with Jason Tobin and Max Huang
Social media star Steven He (A Father’s Son) will be starring in Essential Film Group’s Kung Fu Deadly, an upcoming martial arts horror action-comedy directed by Fergal Costello (We Are Not Alone) and co-directed by Lee Huang (Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, Lift), who will also be handling the action choreography. Kung Fu Deadly will also star Michael Tient (Lir Academy), Gemma Chua-Tran (Heartbreak High), Jason Tobin (F9: The Fast … Continue reading
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