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on Third Window Films delivering a Blu-ray for the bloody revenge thriller ‘Mermaid Legend’ from ‘Evil Dead Trap’ directorI wanted to like it. I was sure to like it. But it was simply boring, well, a…
on ‘Out for Justice 2’? Not quite… but legendary action star Steven Seagal is back with ‘In the Name of Justice’(Look up Mr. Seagal’s song “Strut” if you’re confused.)
on Bill… it’s your baby! Artwork for 4K UHD Editions for Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill Vol 1-2’ and ‘Jackie Brown’ revealedAs 4K UHD can hold more footage, it would be nice to have both volumes of Kil…
on The legend returns! Jackie Chan and Stanley Tong’s ‘A Legend’ heading to Blu-ray from Well Go USA in JanuaryLike Stanley Tong's recent films like Vanguard, Jackie Chan is almost a walk-…
on ‘Out for Justice 2’? Not quite… but legendary action star Steven Seagal is back with ‘In the Name of Justice’This man is a dishonor to both cinema and to the western world. I don’t feel…
on The legend returns! Jackie Chan and Stanley Tong’s ‘A Legend’ heading to Blu-ray from Well Go USA in JanuaryThis one is bad and that why it was a massive flop in china. Barely made a fe…
on Legend has it that Eureka is releasing a Blu-ray for Kinji Fukasaku’s all-star fantasy actioner ‘Legend of the 8 Samurai’Awesome!
on Tony Jaa makes America great again! Watch the New Trailer for ‘Striking Rescue’ arriving in December from Well Go USAhappy to see Tony Jaa still kicks asses, and he's still awkward when speaking…
on Recoil Blu-ray & DVD (Nasser)¡La última de la saga de Películas de: "RETROCEDER NUNCA, RENDIRSE JAMÁS! ¡La…
on ‘Godzilla Minus One’ filmmaker signs on for his first English-language film ‘Grandgear’ for Sony and J.J. AbramsAnd another one Asian going to Hollywood! I hope his Doreamon - Stand by me 3…
on Jackie Chan’s GREATEST Lo Wei flick just got better! Here’s what 88 Films’ ‘Dragon Fist’ 4K UHD will look like…Edited, thank you!
on Jackie Chan’s GREATEST Lo Wei flick just got better! Here’s what 88 Films’ ‘Dragon Fist’ 4K UHD will look like…The release date (as per 88 Films website) has been moved to 24.02.2025. Appa…
on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’i suspect i'll hate Yen's character just as much as i hated him in Raging Fir…
on Don’t call it a comeback! Watch the Trailer for ‘Last Dance’ starring Hong Kong legend Michael Hui and Dayo WongAlready more than HK$50 million in local box office earnings after only a wee…
on Tony Jaa makes America great again! Watch the New Trailer for ‘Striking Rescue’ arriving in December from Well Go USAGonna second this - surprised this site hasn't reviewed Aston Chen's Black St…
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Hard Hit | Blu-ray (MPI)
RELEASE DATE: February 22, 2022 On February 22, 2022, MPI Home Video is releasing the Blu-ray for Kim Chang-Ju’s Hard Hit, a 2021 thriller starring Jo Woo-Jin (Rampant), Lee Jae-In (Svaha: The Sixth Finger), Jin Kyung (Beasts Clawing at Straws), Kim Ji-Ho (Steel Rain), Jun Suk-Ho (Miss Baek) and Ji Chang-Wook (Fabricated City). Official details: VIP Bank Manager Sung-Gyu drives his daughter and son to school one morning. Along the … Continue reading
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Odd Couple | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: March 21, 2022 On March 21, 2022, Eureka is releasing the Limited Edition Blu-ray (Region B) for the 1979 kung fu classic, Odd Couple, starring Sammo Hung (Eastern Condors), Lau Kar-wing (also directing) and Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar-yan (The Victim). Official details: Two ageing masters of the spear and sword engage in an epic mountaintop battle every ten years, but the outcome invariably ends in a draw. Realising that … Continue reading
Rise of the Machine Girls | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)
RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2022 On February 15, 2022, Media Blasters is releasing a Blu-ray for 2019’s Rise of the Machine Girls, a loose remake of Noboru Iguchi’s The Machine Girl. The film is directed by Yuki Kobayashi (Death Row Family), produced by Yoshinori Chiba (The Machine Girl) and Yoshihiro Nishimura (Tokyo Gore Police). Official details: Meet the two new mechanical enhanced sisters who replace their missing anatomy with high-powered automatic weaponry … Continue reading
Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: February 21, 2022 On February 21, 2022, Eureka is releasing the 2-disc Limited Edition Blu-ray set (Region B) for Lau Kar Wing’s 1991 action-comedy, Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon. This Hong Kong classic stars the legendary Sammo Hung (Eastern Condors, King Swindler) and Karl Maka (Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit, The Bodyguard). Combining brilliantly choreographed fight sequences and infectious physical comedy, this tour-de-force comedy-adventure showcases incredible action tributes … Continue reading
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The Great Buddha Arrival | Blu-ray (MVD)
RELEASE DATE: March 8, 2022 On March 8, 2022, MVD is releasing a Blu-ray for the 2018 Kaiju flick, The Great Buddha Arrival. The film is directed by Hiroto Yokokawa (Nezura 1964) and stars Kazuma Yoneyama (Nezura 1964), Philip Granger (Shall We Play?), Shelley Sweeney (Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II), Akira Takarada (Godzilla Final Wars), Akira Kubo (Gamera: Guardian of the Universe), Yukiko Kobayashi (Space Amoeba), Yukijiro Hotaru (Stacy) and Bin Furuya (King Kong vs. Godzilla). … Continue reading
Slate | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)
RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2022 On February 15, 2022, Media Blasters is releasing the 2020 South Korean action Slate to Blu-ray. The film is directed by Jo Ba-reun (Gang) and stars Ahn Ji-hye (Six Flying Dragons), Lee Min Ji (Coin Locker Girl) and Park Tae San (The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos). Official details: Since she was a child, Yeon-hee dreamed of becoming an action movie star. Despite her amazing sword … Continue reading
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Pushing Hands | Blu-ray (Film Movement)
RELEASE DATE: May 10, 2022 Later this year, Pushing Hands (1991), the debut film of director Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), will be available on Blu-ray in a New 2K restoration. Read the official details: Having just moved from Beijing, elderly tai chi master Mr. Chu (Sihung Lung, Eight Hundred Heroes) struggles to adjust to life in New York, living with his Americanized son Alex (Ye-tong Wang). Chu immediately … Continue reading
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Gang | Bu-ray (Media Blasters)
RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2022 On February 15, 2022, Media Blasters is releasing the 2019 South Korean crime thriller Gang to Blu-ray. The film is directed by Jo Ba-reun (Slate) and stars Cha Ji Hyuk (One Step), Jo Sun Ki (Crime Solving Special Squad), Baek Jae Min (God of Fight: Sirasoni), Kim Dae Han (The Divine Fury), Lee Jae Han (71: Into the Fire) and Maeng Jae Ryul (The Prison). Official details: … Continue reading
Deal on Fire! Jackie Chan’s Police Story 1-2 | Blu-ray | Only $17.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray set for Jackie Chan’s Police Story (1985) and Police Story 2 (1988), both with a Brand New 4k Restoration, as well as a endless amount of extra features. The director/star/one-man stunt machine plays Ka-Kui, a Hong Kong police inspector who goes rogue to bring down a drug kingpin and protect the case’s star witness (Chinese cinema legend Brigitte Lin) from retribution. Police Story set a new standard for … Continue reading
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New Poster for the Vincent Zhao and David Belle period martial arts actioner ‘Invisible Tattoo’
Martial arts star Vincent Zhao (The Blade, The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom) and parkour founder David Belle (District B13, Brick Mansions) team up for the 1935-based action film titled Invisible Tattoo. The long-awaited film, which started production back in 2018, is directed by Lu Yitong (Lost in Wusong) and also stars Mincheng Li (A Better Tomorrow 2018), Kenji Sawada (The Happiness of the Katakuris), Sang Ping (Railroad Tigers), Brazilian model Julia Gama … Continue reading
Of all the Horror Plots – Fishing?
Horror, unlike just about every other genre, has a unique relationship with the sillier things in life. Given how macabre the subject matter often is, that might be considered a bit ironic. The American movie industry is notorious for embracing this almost contradictory approach to movie-making, with franchises like Sharknado somehow getting away with six installments before calling it quits. Night Fishing In Asian Cinema, there isn’t as much emphasis … Continue reading
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A Netflix remake of ‘The Raid’ with ‘Expendables 3’ director to helm, and Michael Bay and Gareth Evans to produce
Back in 2014, an English-language remake of The Raid was announced, but during stages of development the film became stuck in an on again/off again, development hell status. Along the way, director Patrick Hughes (The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Expendables 3) dropped out for reasons unknown. And Frank Grillo (Beyond Skyline, Wolf Warrior 2, Boss Level), who was heavily associated with the project from day one, kept the topic afloat during interviews (i.e.”it’s still happening”). Then it was announced that Grillo and filmmaker Joe Carnahan (Smokin’ … 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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Zhang Hanyu goes ‘Death Wish’ with the the revenge thriller ‘Unspoken’ from director Chen Daming
Director Chen Daming (One Foot Off the Ground) is taking a page out of revenge thrillers like Charles Bronson’s Death Wish, Tetsuya Nakashima’s The World of Kanako and Jackie Chan’s The Foreigner with Unspoken. The upcoming film – about a Chinese father who travels to the U.S. to avenge his murdered daughter – stars Zhang Hanyu (Manhunt, Operation Red Sea, Wine War), Jake Abel (Love & Mercy) and Michael Cudlitz … Continue reading
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Detention | Blu-ray (Dekanalog)
RELEASE DATE: January 25, 2022 On January 25, 2022, Dekanalog is releasing the Blu-ray for the 2019 Taiwanese psychological horror film, Detention. The film marks the full length feature debut of John Hsu and stars Gingle Wang (Possession), Fu Meng-po, Tseng Ching-hua, Cecilia Choi (Beyond the Dream) and Hung Chang Chu. Read the official details below: Set during the Taiwanese martial law of the 1960s, this shockingly gruesome and terrifying coming-of-age drama, based on a hugely … Continue reading
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