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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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Nick Cheung returns to horror in the Trailer for his 4th directorial gig ‘Peg O’ My Heart’ also starring Terrance Lau
Following his first three directorial efforts – 2014’s Hungry Ghost Ritual, 2015’s Keeper of Darkness and 2018’s The Trough – Hong Kong star Nick Cheung Ka-fai (Bodies at Rest, Integrity) is back in the director’s chair for a 4th time in Peg O’ My Heart (aka Shadow of Redemption). In the film, Cheung will star opposite Terrance Lau (Beyond the Dream), who is mostly known for his portrayal of Leslie Cheung … Continue reading
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‘The Raid’ meets ‘Kill Bill’? Are you ready for Christian Sesma’s upcoming action-thriller SH*TLIST?
With titles like Take Back, Section 8, and most recently, Lights Out, Christian Sesma (Vigilante Diaries) is becoming the go-to filmmaker for ensemble films featuring B-movie action and martial arts stars. The action director will most-likely continue this tradition with the upcoming SHTLIST (aka SH*TLIST), an upcoming thriller Sesma is co-writing with Ken Miller, who is perhaps best known for 2012’s Kill ’em All (the one with Johnny Messner, Gordon … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Dai-Kaiju Mono | Blu-ray | Only $12.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Dai-Kaiju Mono, a 2016 action-comedy directed by Minoru Kawasaki (The Calamari Wrestler). In Dai-Kaiju Mono, things aren’t looking good in Japan. The weather is acting strangely, volcanoes that don’t normally erupt are erupting, and… oh yes… the giant monster Mono is running amuck and gobbling up the human population. What a nuisance! Fortunately, disgraced Doctor Totaro Saigo thinks he has the solution: a special formula … Continue reading
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Sympathy for the Underdog | Blu-ray (Radiance)
RELEASE DATE: June 24, 2024 On June 24, 2024, Radiance is releasing the Blu-ray (A/B) for Sympathy for the Underdog, a 1971 Yakuza thriller from director Kinji Fukasaku (The Green Slime, Battle Royale, New Battles Without Honor and Humanity). Returning from a ten-year prison sentence, former gang leader Gunji (Koji Tsuruta, Big Time Gambling Boss) finds that his turf has been taken over by his former enemy, now a large … Continue reading
Dark Force Entertainment announces Blu-ray for Wu Ma’s 1975 kung fu thriller ‘The Golden Triangle’ starring Lo Lieh
Later this year, Dark Force Entertainment will be releasing the Blu-ray for The Golden Triangle (not to be confused with the 1974 film of the same name), a 1975 kung fu thriller from director Wu Ma (The Handcuff). Dark Force is presenting The Golden Triangle in a New 2K scan from the only known surviving 35mm print that is the most uncut version running 95 minutes. The film was shot … Continue reading
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Hong Kong classics, Korean thrillers and fresh Chinese flicks: Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of March!
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 March, 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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Corey Yuen’s all-star actioner ‘So Close’ starring Shu Qi, Vicky Zhao Wei and Karen Mok is now on Blu-ray
Now available is 88 Films’ Blu-ray (Region B) for So Close, a 2002 martial arts film from Corey Yuen (No Retreat No Surrender 2) that stars Shu Qi (Visible Secret), Vicky Zhao Wei (Shaolin Soccer) and Karen Mok (King of Comedy). A conflict of interest between two high-kicking assassin sisters is complicated as they’re pursued by the criminals who hired them and an equally high-kicking female cop. The film is … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Journey to the West | Blu-ray | Only $9.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, directed by Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle). Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (read our review) stars Huang Bo (Mojin: The Lost Legend), Shu Qi (The Adventurers), Wen Zhang (League of Gods), Show Luo (The Mermaid) and Chrissie Chau (Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy). In a world plagued by demons who cause great human … Continue reading
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Top Features of the Best Music Streaming and Downloading App
The internet has improved the way people access music today. You can easily get it from wherever you are on your PC or mobile device. All you have to do is to simply visit any music streaming website or app. Then, stream or download any song you want. But for seamless music streaming and download, you have to visit a reliable website or app. It should have great features that … Continue reading
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Making Waves: Why Owning a Pool in Knoxville Is Worth the Investment?
Located at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville, Tennessee, is a city brimming with Southern charm, natural beauty, and vibrant community spirit. Imagine basking in the warm sun on a lazy summer afternoon, the sound of water gently lapping against the poolside and the refreshing splash as you dive into crystal-clear water. For many, this scenario might seem like a dream vacation, but what if you could experience … Continue reading
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Prison Walls: Abashiri Prison 1-3 | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: May 27, 2024 On May 27, 2024, Eureka will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Prison Walls, a 2-disc set that will include 1965’s Abashiri Prison, Another Abashiri Prison Story, and Abashiri Prison: Saga of Homesickness. Constructed in the late nineteenth century to house political prisoners, Japan’s infamous Abashiri Prison served as the inspiration for a popular and prolific run of yakuza movies released between 1965 and 1972. The … Continue reading
Won Jin ‘Scorpion King’ and Casanova Wong ‘Human Tornado’ collide in ‘Tiger’s Trigger’ arriving in March
A match made in kung fu movie heaven? Korean martial arts stars Casanova Wong (City Ninja, South Shaolin vs. North Shaolin) and Won Jin (The Suspect, Operation Scorpio) are teaming up for Lee Gang Wook’s Tiger’s Trigger, which is due for a domestic release in March this year. Very little is known about the film, but one thing is definite: It’ll be the first time the two will share the screen as … Continue reading
Ready to kill some Nazis? New poster for Guy Ritchie’s ‘Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ starring Henry Cavill
In April, Guy Ritchie will unleash The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, an upcoming actioner based on Damien Lewis’ 2014 book, Churchill’s Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of the Special Forces Desperadoes of WWII. In the film, British military recruits a small group of highly-skilled soldiers to strike against Nazi forces behind enemy lines during World War II. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare features an all-star cast that includes Henry … Continue reading
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Motorway | Blu-ray (Chameleon Films)
RELEASE DATE: April 2024 In April of 2024, Chameleon Films will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Motorway, a 2011 Hong kong thriller from director Pou-Soi Cheang (SPL II: A Time for Consequences). The film will be available in both a standard and a Limited Pressed CD soundtrack version. Motorway stars Shawn Yue (The Brink), Anthony Wong (Untold Story), Michelle Yip Suen (Dream Home), Gordon Lam (I Did It … Continue reading
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What is the Most Accurate Way to Watch Classic Cinema?
Living in the time of ultrafast internet has been a godsend in delivering us to the golden age of film collecting. The web has provided ways for films otherwise lost to be shared openly, and the proliferation of Blu-rays means we can store our media at the highest levels of detail possible. For decades, we’ve been told that more detail in higher-definitions offers a better viewing experience, but for classic films, the … Continue reading
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