Author Archives: JJ Bona

Director’s cut “series” of Longman Leung’s biopic ‘Anita’ to take center stage on Disney+ later this year

A director’s director’s cut of Anita, based on the life of the late Anita Mui Yim-fong (Drunken Master II, Rumble in the Bronx), will be making its way to Disney+ as part of its 2022 APAC (Asia-Pacific) slate. The director’s cut is going to be released in five 45-minute installments on Disney+. This new directors cut will have an extra hour of content that was cut from original film (via WODP). Directed … Continue reading

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Top 5 Hemp Seed Oil Uses You Should Know About

Studies show that hemp seed oil continues to increase in market demand. It comes as no surprise as hemp seed oil provides many health benefits. Some of these are lowering cholesterol levels, treating eczema, and alleviating menstrual cramps. Hemp seed oil offers a wide range of medical uses. If you’ve been curious about hemp or looking for alternative medicine for your ailment, this could be the guide you need. Here … Continue reading

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Jessica Chastain, Penelope Cruz, Fan Bingbing, Diane Kruger and Lupita Nyong’o team up in an acton-packed featurette for the all-female thriller ‘The 355’

'The 355' Theatrical Poster

From Simon Kinberg, the director of X-Men: Dark Phoenix, comes The 355, a female-led actioner starring Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty), Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther), Diane Kruger (Inglourious Basterds), Penélope Cruz (Vanilla Sky) and Bingbing Fan (The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom). It should be noted that Marion Cotillard (The Dark Knight Rises) dropped out of the project for “personal reasons” (she can be seen in one of the … Continue reading

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Gods, Monsters, Wu Kong and Assassins! Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of January!

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 January, which includes a New film added to Hi-YAH! every Friday. And don’t forget, you can try it out for FREE for 7-days! Read on for the full list of New and Exclusive titles: 1/7/22 | Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018) In the afterlife, one guardian … Continue reading

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5 Tips for Buying CBD Isolate Bulk

There are quite a few things to consider before buying CBD isolate in bulk, including product quality and variety. It’s also crucial to consider making your own CBD isolate products using bulk ingredients or buying premade. This guide will discuss some of the best tips for buyers looking to purchase CBD isolate bulk quantities. If you’ve been considering a bulk order of CBD isolate ingredients or products, you won’t want … Continue reading

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First Trailer for Zhang Yimou’s upcoming ‘Sharpshooter’ biopic about Chinese super sniper Zhang Taofang

Zhang Yimou, the acclaimed filmmaker of Hero, The Great Wall and Shadow, is putting final touches on Sharpshooter (aka The Coldest Gun), a historical biopic that revolves around a 22 year-old Chinese sniper named Zhang Taofang, who killed 214 U.S. soldiers in a month (without a scope!) during the Korean War. The upcoming film stars Zhang Yi (Operation Red Sea), Liu Haocun (A Little Red Flower) and Zhang Yu (Manchurian Tiger). “With historical facts, the … Continue reading

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The perfect spill kit for vehicles

Spill kits are a great help when it comes to all kinds of spills. Mainly used in industrial settings they are becoming more popular to carry around in vehicles as well, to deal with anything from oil and fuel to AdBlue. So, to help you choose the best spill kit to keep in your vehicle we have compiled a guide to the different types and their purposes. What are spill … Continue reading

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2LDK | Blu-ray & DVD (Unearthed Films)

"2LDK" Blu-ray Cover

RELEASE DATE: April 5, 2022 On April 5, 2022, Unearthed Films is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Yukihiko Tsutumi’s 2002 cult Japanese film 2LDK (read our review). Read the official details below: Anyone who’s ever had a difficult roommate will relate to this outrageous and violent Japanese comedy. Small town girl Kimi and her glamorous, big city roommate, Lana, share a Tokyo apartment (2 bedroom, living room, dining room, … Continue reading

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Days | Blu-ray (Grasshopper Film)

Days | Blu-ray (Grasshopper Film)

RELEASE DATE: February 21, 2022 On February 21, 2022, Grasshopper Film is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Days, a Taiwanese film from critically-acclaimed director Tsai Ming-liang (Vive L’Amour). Read the official details: For decades the great Taiwanese filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang has been directing exquisite examinations of alienation, isolation, and the fleeting beauty of human connection featuring his muse Lee Kang-sheng. Days is one of his best, sparest, most intimate … Continue reading

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Short Sale vs. Foreclosure: What Are the Differences?

Did you know that foreclosures have increased by 67% last October? This can be quite the opportunity for home buyers. Finding a suitable home sale bargain in today’s fast-paced and competitive industry might be difficult. A distressed property may be right for you if you’re searching for a new house at or below market value and you’re persistent and patient. However, before you narrow your search, you’ll need to have … Continue reading

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5 Pro Tips You Should Know for Sports Betting

Are you looking for a way to capitalize on your passion for sports? Do you wish there was a way to crank up the competition, even more, when you watch professional sports? If so, then you need to learn all that you can about sports betting. This can add a fun element to your love of professional sports. You and your friends can add a whole new layer of fun when … Continue reading

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Feast your eyes on a New Illustrated Poster for Matthew Vaughn’s ‘The King’s Man’

"The King’s Man" Theatrical Poster

Director Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass) is back with more super spy action with The King’s Man, the prequel to 2015’s Kingsman: The Secret Service and 2017’s Kingsman: The Golden Circle.  As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them. Discover the origins of the very first independent intelligence agency in The King’s Man. This ongoing film … Continue reading

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A Writer’s Odyssey | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

A Writer's Odyssey | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: March 8, 2022 On March 8, 2022, Shout! Factory is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Lu Yang’s A Writer’s Odyssey (read our review), an action-fantasy from the director of Brotherhood of Blades. Also known as Assassin in Red, the film stars Lei Jia-Yin (Wandering Earth, Cliff Walker), Yang Mi (Reset, The Bullet Vanishes), Dong Zi-Jian (The Founding of an Army, Ash is Purest White) and Yu He-Wei … Continue reading

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‘The Night Comes for Us’ director Timo Tjahjanto’s ‘Train to Busan’ remake to be titled ‘The Last Train to New York’

Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto (The Night Comes for Us) of the “Mo Brothers” directing duo (Killers, Headshot, Macabre), will helm Warner’s The Last Train to New York, a U.S. remake of Yeon Sang-Ho’s 2016 South Korean blockbuster hit, Train to Busan. The original Train to Busan, which starred Gong Yoo (The Age of Shadows), Jung Yu-Mi (A Bittersweet Life) and Ma Dong-Seok (Champion), was actually a sequel itself to Sang Ho’s animated film, Seoul Station. Train to … Continue reading

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To Sleep So as to Dream | Blu-ray (Arrow Video)

To Sleep So as to Dream | Blu-ray (Arrow Video)

RELEASE DATE: March 22, 2022 On March 22, 2022, Arrow Video is releasing the Blu-ray for To Sleep So as to Dream, the 1986 debut of Kaizo Hayashi (Circus Boys, Zipang). The film stars Morio Agata (Hakodate Coffee), Kenji Endo (The Whispering Star) and Fujiko Fukamizu (Singing Lovebirds). Read on for the details: Two private detectives hunt for an actress trapped within the reel of a silent ninja film in … Continue reading

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