Author Archives: JJ Bona

Looking back on How Japanese Horror Gem Bingo Uses the Classic Game

Japan has certainly become known for its horror films, but perhaps what the country isn’t known for is its love of bingo. As one of the few forms of gambling to be permitted in Japan, alongside the likes of pachinko, bingo has become very popular in gaming halls as well as online. As a result, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Japanese cinema concocted the novel movie Bingo, from … Continue reading

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Hong Kong stars Jordan Chan and Sam Lee return in the ultra violent Trailer for ‘Back on the Society’

We’ll soon see Hong Kong action stars Jordan Chan (Golden Job, Trivisa) and Sam Lee (Beast Cops, Wild City) light up the screen in Chen Siming’s upcoming actioner, Back on the Society. In the film, a criminal is sent to prison for gang related activities. While serving time, his pregnant wife had died prematurely due to dystocia (difficult birth, typically caused by a large or awkwardly positioned fetus), leaving his daughter growing … Continue reading

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Vincent Zhao and Zhang Yimou: Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH! for the month of December

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 December, which includes a New film (or episode) added to Hi-YAH! every Friday. And don’t forget, you can try it out for FREE for 7-days (in other words, you can potentially watch 80+ movies for zero dollars). Read on for the full list of New and Exclusive titles: 12/3/21 to … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Protector 2 | Blu-ray | Only $5.99 – Expires soon!

Protector 2 | aka Tom Yum Goong 2 | Blu-ray & DVD (Magnolia)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Prachya Pinkaew’s Protector 2 (aka Tom Yum Goong 2). When Boss Suchart is murdered, all evidence points to Kham(Tony Jaa). Forced to run as he fights to clear his name, he is hunted by not only the police, but Boss Suchart’s revengeful twin nieces and LC (RZA), a crime lord with his own agenda. A sequel of the global smash-hit The Protector, this extreme … Continue reading

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What does the Indian film industry need to do to compete with the recent success of the Korean’s?

It would be difficult not to notice the recent Korean influence that has suddenly appeared on social media. Not only the hugely popular Squid Game, but just about everything Korean is becoming popular, including Korean pop stars and the latest weepy Korean drama that everyone is raving about which has actually introduced Indians to the way of life in Korea.   It is possible to have immediate access to anything remotely … Continue reading

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Don’t miss the Trailer for Christopher Borrelli’s ‘Run & Gun’ featuring martial arts star Mark Dacascos

"Run & Gun" Theatrical Poster

Christopher Borrelli, a filmmaker who is perhaps best known for visual effects on films such as Armageddon and Con Air – as well as writing credits on The Marine 2 and the recent Scott Eastwood/Mel Gibson thriller Dangerous – is prepping his directorial debut project, Run & Gun (aka The Ray). The film features in ensemble cast that includes Ben Milliken (Bosch), Richard Kind (Argo), Brad William Henke (Split), Alison Thorton … Continue reading

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Castle Falls | Blu-ray & DVD (Shout! Factory)

Castle Falls | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: December 28, 2021 On December 28, 2021, Shout! is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Scott Adkins and Dolph Lundgren’s Castle Falls (read our review). It’s been over 8 years since Scott Adkins and Dolph Lundgren shared the screen together. In 2012, the two co-starred in The Expendables 2 and Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning; then in 2013, they re-teamed for the monster thriller Legendary. Now the two reunite again for … Continue reading

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Monkey Kung Fu | Blu-ray (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: March 22, 2022 On March 22, 2022, 88 Films will be releasing the Blu-ray for John Lo Mar’s Shaw Brothers classic, Monkey Kung Fu. A UK (Region B) version of the film will also be available on March 21, 2022. Not to be confused with Lau Kar-leung’s 1979 film, Mad Monkey Kung Fu, Monkey Kung Fu (made the same year) is directed by John Lo Mar (The Crazy Bumpkins, Boxer from the Temple). … Continue reading

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‘Train to Busan’ helmer Yeon Sang Ho’s horror series ‘Hellbound’ is now streaming on Netflix

"Hellbound" Netflix Poster

Visionary filmmaker Yeon Sang Ho (Psychokinesis) – director of the 2016 hit Train to Busan and its follow up Peninsula – is back with Hellbound, a Netflix series based on the Korean webtoon, Hell. According to SD, Hellbound tells a story of surviving under social chaos, when a group of supernatural beings appear and condemn people to hell. A new religious group interprets them as the will of the divine. Hellbound is being produced by Korea’s Lezhin Studio … Continue reading

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Classic slots and new slot machines – what to choose?

When you start playing online slots, one thing quickly becomes clear – there are a lot of games to choose from! In fact, most casinos, whether on or offline, are made up predominantly of slot machines, and there are many reasons for this. One of the main ones is that software providers are free to use any theme they like to colour a game, and math models can be tweaked … Continue reading

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A reboot of Steven Seagal’s ‘Under Siege’ in the works from ‘Night Comes for Us’ director Timo Tjahjanto?

Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto (The Night Comes for Us) of the “Mo Brothers” directing duo (Killers, Headshot, Macabre), is helming a remake of the 1992 Steven Seagal film, Under Siege. He’ll be teaming up with writer Umair Aleem, who penned the recent Netflix actioner, Kate (read our review). Deadline reports that Timo Tjahjanto and Umair Aleem collaborated and developed the pitch together with the movie being planned to stream on HBO Max. The … Continue reading

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Watch the Trailer for ‘Sheep Without a Shepherd II’ starring Xiao Yang, Simon Yam, Aarif Lee, Song Yang and Janice Man

"Sheep Without a Shepherd II" Theatrical Poster

Filmmaker/actor Dai Mo, who is perhaps best known for directing Detective Chinatown, is getting ready to release Sheep Without a Shepherd II, the thematic sequel to the hit 2019 film, Sheep Without a Shepherd.  Sheep Without a Shepherd II stars Xiao Yang (Dragon Blade), Simon Yam (Run and Kill), Aarif Lee (Kung Fu Yoga), Chen Yusi (Mojin: The Worm Valley), Song Yang (The Final Master) and Janice Man (Nessun Dorma). The film … Continue reading

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Herman Yau’s ‘Death Notice’ starring Francis Ng, Louis Koo and Julian Cheung gets a New Trailer

"Death Notice" Theatrical Poster

Celebrated Hong Kong filmmaker Herman Yau (Shock Wave 2, Shock Wave, Ebola Syndrome) is currently prepping the long-awaited Death Notice (aka Death Notify), a cat ‘n mouse, cops vs killer thriller based on the popular novel of the same named by Zhou Haohui. The film features an all-star cast that includes Louis Koo (of course), Francis Ng (Full Alert), Julian Cheung (The Suspect), Charmaine Sheh (Line Walker), Chrissie Chau (Men Suddenly in Love), … Continue reading

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One Shot | Bu-ray & DVD (Screen Media)

RELEASE DATE: December 7, 2021 On December 7, 2021, Screen Media Films is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for One Shot (read our review), the latest from martial arts star Scott Adkins (Ip Man 4, Triple Threat) and director James Nunn (Eliminators, Green Street 3: Never Back Down). In this intense, non-stop action-thriller, relentlessly filmed in a single continuous take, an elite squad of Navy SEALs on a covert mission to … Continue reading

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Eureka’s ‘Cinematic Vengeance!’ now shipping from U.S.-based seller Goodie Emporium!

Cinematic Vengeance! 8 Kung Fu Classics From Director Joseph Kuo

Introducing the Limited Edition Blu-ray set (Region B) for Cinematic Vengeance!, which includes the following films: The 7 Grandmasters, The 36 Deadly Styles, The World of Drunken Master, The Old Master, Shaolin Kung Fu, The Shaolin Kids, 18 Bronzemen and Return of the 18 Bronzemen. Attention U.S. buyers: Please note that this is a Region B (UK) release, so a multi-region Blu-ray player or multi-region UHD Blu-ray player is required to play this movie … Continue reading

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