Author Archives: JJ Bona

Exploring the Continued Presence of Bruce Lee in Pop Culture

Bruce Lee will forever be remembered as one of the most influential movie stars of his time – even though he only made five films – as well as a master of martial arts who had a tremendous impact on popular culture. Still, it’s a rarity for someone who passed away nearly 50 years to still have a presence in the contemporary space of pop culture, especially given how much … Continue reading

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Running Out of Time I and II | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Running Out of Time I and II | Blu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: August 1, 2022 On August 1, 2022, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Johnnie To’s 1999 thriller, Running Out of Time, as well as its 2001 sequel, Running Out of Time 2. Official details: Johnnie To’s Running Out of Time 1 & 2; two slickly made cat-and-mouse thrillers, and starring Andy Lau (Infernal Affairs), Lan Ching-wan (A Hero Never Dies) and Ekin Cheng (The Storm Riders); scanned and … Continue reading

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Sony enlists Marvel’s ‘Hawkeye’ series director Rhys Thomas to helm live-action adaptation of ‘Robotech’

"The Super Dimension Fortress Macross" Japanese DVD Cover

After years of development hell, Sony is moving forward – slowly but surely – with a big screen, live-action adaptation of Robotech, a popular animated TV show that aired in the United States in 1985. Robotech will chronicle three generations of humans and the giant transformable robots they pilot as they defend earth from an alien invasion. Previously, James Wan (The Conjuring, Furious 7), Nic Mathieu (Spectral) and Andy Muschietti (It, Mama) were … Continue reading

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Drive My Car | Blu-ray (Criterion)

Drive My Car | Blu-ray (Criterion)

RELEASE DATE: July 19, 2022 On July 19, 2022, Criterion is releasing the Blu-ray and DVD for Drive My Car (read our review), a 2021 film from co-writer (with Takamasa Oe) and director Ryusuke Hamaguchi. This award-winning, critically acclaimed film stars Hidetoshi Nishijima (Mozu: The Movie), Masaki Okada (Rage) and Toko Miura (Silent Rain). Official details: Only Ryusuke Hamaguchi—with his extraordinary sensitivity to the mysterious resonances of human interactions—could sweep up international … Continue reading

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Okja | Blu-ray (Criterion)

Okja | Blu-ray (Criterion)

RELEASE DATE: July 5, 2022 On July 5, 2022, Criterion is releasing the 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD for Okja, from Bong Joon-ho (The Snowpiercer), the acclaimed director of the 2006 Korean monster masterpiece The Host, as well as the 2019 sensation, Parasite. Read the official details below: Master genre exploder Bong Joon Ho swirls pathos, dark satire, action, and horror into an exhilarating twenty-first-century fairy tale. An all-star cast including Tilda … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Karate Kid Collection | 4K UHD + Blu-ray | Only $41.99 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the 4K + Blu-ray + Digital set for The Karate Kid Collection, which includes The Karate Kid, The Karate Kid II and The Karate Kid III (The Next Karate Kid is absent from this collection). Read on for the official

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The Sadness | Blu-ray (Raven Banner)

The Sadness | Blu-ray (Raven Banner)

RELEASE DATE: May 17, 2022 On May 17, 2022, Raven Banner will be releasing a Blu-ray for The Sadness (read our review), the debut feature from writer/director Rob Jabbaz. The film will also making its streaming debut on the Shudder streaming platform on May 12, 2022. Produced and filmed in Taiwan, critics are calling The Sadness “The most violent and depraed zombie movie ever made”. The city of Taipei suddenly erupts into … Continue reading

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7 Undeniable Benefits of Starting a Blog for Your Business

Did you know that around 92% of marketers incorporate blog posts into their marketing strategy? While there are nearly 32 million active bloggers in the US, blogging is still a great way to stay competitive. Blogging is an effective way to establish your company as an authority figure while increasing your website’s organic traffic. No matter what industry you’re in, your company can benefit from a business blog. This guide will … Continue reading

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Dr. Lamb | Blu-ray (Unearthed Films)

Dr. Lamb | Blu-ray (Unearthed Films)

RELEASE DATE: August 9, 2022 On August 9, 2022, Unearthed Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Dr. Lamb, a 1992 Hong Kong film starring Simon Yam (Final Run), and directed by both Danny Lee Sau Yin (The Killer) and Billy Tang Hin Sing (Run and Kill). Official details: The infamous and legendary CAT III atrocity in its full uncut form from the 2K master, Dr. Lamb is coming … Continue reading

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Kung Fu Stuntmen, Yuen Biao, Jet Li, Cynthia Rothrock and more! Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of April!

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 April, 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

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Jimmy Wang Yu: March 28, 1943 – April 5, 2022

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Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell | Blu-ray (Visual Vengeance)

Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell | Blu-ray (Visual Vengeance)

RELEASE DATE: July 19, 2022 On July 19, 2022, Visual Vengeance (New sister label of Wild Eye Releasing) will be releasing a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray release for 1995’s Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell, directed by and starring Shinichi Fukazawa (Violator), Masaaki Kai, Masahiro Kai, Aki Tama Mai and Asako Nosaka. Official details: Alternately known as The Japanese Evil Dead, this legendary, sought after Super 8 independent Japanese cult film will enjoy its … Continue reading

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The Shaolin Plot | Blu-ray (Eureka)

The Shaolin Plot | Blu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: June 20, 2022 On June 20, 2022, Eureka will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for the 1977 classic Golden Harvest kung fu film, The Shaolin Plot. The film is directed by Huang Feng, who is perhaps best known for 1972’s Hapkido, 1972’s Lady Whirlwind, 1973’s When Taekwondo Strikes and 1974’s Stoner. The Shaolin Plot features an all-star cast that includes Chan Sing (New Fist of Fury, Amsterdam Connection), … Continue reading

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Execution in Autumn | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Execution in Autumn | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: June 20, 2022 On June 20, 2022, Eureka Entertainment is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for Lee Hsing’s 1972 film, Execution in Autumn. The upcoming release stars Hui-Lou Chen (The Shaolin Avengers), Shao-Ching Chou (Purple Darts), Bi-Hui Fu (Royal Fist), Su Han (The Last Duel), Hsiang-Ting Ko (Deadly China Doll) and Hsiang Li (Men of the Hour). Official details: Referred to as “the godfather of Taiwanese cinema”, the films of … Continue reading

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A True Ethereum Rival: The Rise of Solana

The crypto market is booming. What started with bitcoin back in 2009 has evolved into an entire market made up of thousands of different cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin is still king with the largest market cap. And in the number two slot is Ethereum. The Ethereum network was built as the foundation on which other developers could come and build their decentralized applications. Unfortunately, Ethereum’s success in many areas has led to … Continue reading

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