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Ska Martes on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upIn the mainland chinese cut, the villain who killed his wife in the lionsgate…
soldozer on Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai return for Round 2! ‘The Shadow’s Edge II’ to begin filming in OctoberI liked the first movie until I hated it for being too overstuffed and that t…
Throwdown on The Bodyguard (2024) ReviewGreat review, as ever, and really glad you're shining a light on these underr…
Andrew Hernandez on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73He will be missed. It was awesome to watch almost any action film, and he’d a…
Andrew Hernandez on ALWAYS BET ON BLACK! Wesley Snipes’ hijack actioner ‘Passenger 57’ coming soon to 4K Ultra HD1992 was a good year for action films as they had that sweet spot of taking t…
dakuan on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’fun flick, tho.
dakuan on WTF? Watch the blood-soaked U.S. Trailer for Joko Anwar’s Indonesian martial arts-horror-comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’i watched it yesterday. it is a horror comedy, but no martial arts whatsoever…
squeesh on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) ReviewJust saw Heaven and Hell on youtube, and while it's pretty damn strange in so…
squeesh on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upSome good choices for villains (or heroes) in The Furious sequel would be: Ma…
American Ninja Man on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayAbout freakin time!
Ningen on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73The Luke Cage guy paid tribute to him. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcbK2ZExau…
Debra Goodman on James Lew, martial artist, actor and stuntman in films such as ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Timecop’, passes away at 73James Lew was a very influential person in my life. I first discovered him wh…
KayKay on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWell almost 4 decades ago, there was this little movie about a cop who fights…
dakuan on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upwell, for Sha Po Lang 2 they had cast and plot completely unrelated to the fi…
Ron on Anybody seen Richie? Okay, wrong movie. But Steven Seagal’s ‘Above the Law’ is coming to 4K Ultra HD this NovemberNoice. Happy Arrow/Toy Robot are releasing Warner Bros action classics. I'm c…
DAVE WEST on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWhat would even a part 2 be about, literally every bad guy in the first film…
CJ on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-rayFrank Djeng talks too fast, and with his accent I find him very hard to liste…
Ningen on HEAD’d your way! Jimmy Wang Yu’s kung fu classic ‘Master of the Flying Guillotine’ arrives newly restored on Blu-raySince someone heard me, now we need the uncut Shaolin Soccer, the uncut Hero,…
Rod on The Fall of Ako Castle | Blu-ray (Eureka)Is this blu-ray available to purchase anywhere in the U.S. in Region A, Regio…
Phil Chan on FURIOUS director Kenji Tanigaki returns to work on Soi Cheang Pou Soi’s ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ sequelRaymond Lam said that filming for the sequel has been officially completed (c…
Ska Martes on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewBetween the hype machine Lionsgate put behind the movie and Jet Li glazing th…
Paul Bramhall on Second Life | aka Son of a Punch (2024) ReviewDefinitely a good idea! I'll leave the suggestion with our colleague Zack sin…
garner on The Bodyguard (2024) Reviewi enjoyed this film.
Kontrovesial Keith on Heaven and Hell | aka Shaolin Hell Gate (1978) Reviewi'm glad i'm not the only person that thought Chang Cheh (and possibly others…
Ska Martes on Hungry? Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao’s ‘Wheels on Meals’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD in November from Eureka4k from the OCN and a really nice coverart. Day 1 purchase. Probably get 2 ju…
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This one makes people FURIOUS… Grab a Limited Edition Blu-ray for ‘Citizen Vigilante’ before it gets cancelled!
Cult director Uwe Boll (In the Name of the King, Rampage) is currently making headlines with Citizen Vigilante, which has become an unlikely viral sensation. The politically charged thriller follows a vigilante (Armie Hammer) who targets undocumented immigrants responsible for deadly crimes, a premise that reportedly led to the film being banned in Germany. The ban drew the attention of Elon Musk, who shared the film online for free, helping … Continue reading
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Why Martial Arts Films Continue to Inspire Audiences Around the World
The hero usually wins long before the final opponent falls. It happens during the repetitive training, the humiliating defeat and the moment pride finally gives way to discipline. That is why these films travel so well across languages and generations. The fights provide spectacle, but the real attraction is watching someone become capable of facing what once defeated them. A Local Genre Found a Global Language Asian martial arts films … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Shadow | Blu-ray | Only $12.48 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Shadow (read our review), a martial arts epic from director Zhang Yimou (The Great Wall). The film, which takes places during the Three Kingdoms era, stars Leo Wu (S.M.A.R.T. Chase), Ryan Zheng (Jian Bing Man), Deng Chao (The Mermaid), Sun Li (The Lost Bladesman), Wang Qianyuan (Saving Mr. Wu) and Hu Jun (The Bodyguard). With Shadow, director Zhang Yimou (Hero) once again pushes the boundaries of wuxia action to create … Continue reading
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The Octagon | Blu-ray (88 Films)
On September 28, 2026, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for The Octagon, a 1980 actioner directed by Eric Karson (Black Eagle, Angel Town) and starring martial arts legend, Chuck Norris (Slaughter in San Francisco, Code of Silence, Way of the Dragon). Ninjas were supposed to have died out three
A Beginner’s Guide to the Many Colors of Sapphire
Ask most people to picture a sapphire and they will describe a deep, velvety blue. That instinct is not wrong, but it tells only a fraction of the story. Sapphire is one of the most color-diverse gemstones set into fine jewelry, appearing in pink, yellow, green, near-colorless white, and even soft blends that seem to shift as the light moves. For anyone starting to explore rings, necklaces, and pendants built … Continue reading
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But will it be better than FURIOUS? Donnie Yen’s ‘John Wick’ spin-off ‘Caine’ officially finishes filming
Martial arts superstar Donnie Yen (The Prosecutor, Chasing the Dragon) is currently putting the finishing touches on post production for Caine, the highly anticipated John Wick spin off that sees Yen reprise his role as the blind assassin introduced in 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4. Taking place after the events in John Wick: Chapter 4, the upcoming film follows Caine (Yen), a blind assassin freed from his obligations to The … Continue reading
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THESE GIRLS GOT BALLS! Watch the New Trailer for Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’
Celebrated Hong Kong filmmaker Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle) is currently prepping Kung Fu Soccer (aka Shaolin Women’s Soccer), his anticipated sequel to 2001’s Shaolin Soccer. Unlike the original, Chow is only directing this time around. The sequel shifts its focus to a female soccer team and boasts an ensemble cast that includes Zhang Xiaofei (Five Hundred Miles), Dilraba Dilmurat (21 Karat), Yixing Zhang (A Legend), Xu Jiao (CJ7), Mi … Continue reading
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‘Train to Busan’ returns to theaters, but Its “Greatest Zombie Film Ever” label has George Romero fans FURIOUS!*
Well Go USA is bringing Yeon Sang-ho’s groundbreaking zombie thriller Train to Busan back to theaters on August, 14, 2026 in celebration of its 10th anniversary. What begins as a simple birthday trip for a father and daughter turns into a high-octane fight for survival when a zombie outbreak ravages South Korea. Trapped on a speeding train, they must navigate a landscape of terror to reach safety. Experience the relentless … Continue reading
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If you’re looking for something a little more grounded than THE FURIOUS… watch the Trailer for ‘Karateka’
As much as we’d love for this to be a live action adaptation of Jordan Mechner’s classic 1984 video game of the same name, it isn’t. Even better, this Karateka is based on the inspiring true story of Sandra Sánchez. Karateka follows Sandra Sánchez (Andrea Ros), who chased her Olympic dream at 39, an age when most athletes have already stepped away from competition. Supported by her coach (Patrick Criado) … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Red Cliff | Blu-ray | Only $12.65 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for the International version of John Woo’s Red Cliff starring Tony Leung (Hard Boiled), Takeshi Kaneshiro (The Returner) and Fengyi Zhang (The Emperor and the Assassin). Red Cliff is the epic historical drama based on a legendary 208 A.D. battle that heralded the end of the Han Dynasty. A power-hungry Prime Minister-turned- General Cao Cao seeks permission from the Han Dynasty Emperor to organize … Continue reading
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MAD MAX FURIOS-HUH? Watch the Trailer for the post apocalyptic thriller ‘Warriors of the Wasteland’
Debuting on Digital July 7 from Well Go USA is Warriors of the Wasteland, a post-apocalyptic Serbian film from Nemanja Ćeranić (Loan Shark). In a distant future following a nuclear catastrophe, the West Balkans have become a lawless wasteland where the most valuable currency is the bullet. A mysterious blind fiddler wanders the ruins, singing the legend of the “Grain People” — a peaceful community of wheat-growers who refuse to … Continue reading
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Casinos on screen in Filipino action cinema
The casino floor has always been a character in Filipino action cinema There’s a moment early in Erik Matti’s On the Job where the violence arrives in the least cinematic place imaginable: a crowded street festival, kids soaked from the Basaan revelry, and two men, an aging killer and his apprentice, threading through the crowd toward someone who has no idea he’s about to die. It’s a hit ordered from … Continue reading
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Nansun Shi, Hong Kong film producer of ‘A Better Tomorrow’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in China’, passes away at 75
Nansun Shi, one of the most respected figures in Hong Kong cinema, has passed away due to to health complications. A producer, executive, and longtime champion of filmmakers, Shi played a major role in shaping the golden era of Hong Kong film. Before co-founding Film Workshop with Tsui Hark, whom she was also married to for a time, Shi had already cemented her place in the industry as a major … Continue reading
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Visitor Q | Blu-ray (Radiance)
On October 19, 2026, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray for Visitor Q, a 2001 Japanese cult classic from Takashi Miike (Blazing Fists, 13 Assassins, Audition). From the mind of Takashi Miike comes his most transgressive film yet: unflinching yet darkly humorous, Visitor Q pushes the limits of filmic representation as far as they will go. Equal parts Pasolini, Ozu and John Waters, this may well
How Live Dealer Games Actually Work Behind The Scenes
A live dealer game looks simple from the couch, but a lot happens off-screen to make it work. Behind every hand of blackjack or spin of the wheel sits a small production crew, a stack of hardware, and software that turns a physical action into a number on your screen in under a second. None of it runs on luck alone, and the setup behind a single table is more … Continue reading
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