Author Archives: JJ Bona

New Trailer for Park Chan-wook’s anticipated mystery thriller ‘Decision to Leave’ starring Tang Wei and Park Hye-il

Visionary director Park Chan-wook’s (Thirst, Old Boy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance) anticipated film, Decision to Leave (read our review), will see a theatrical release in the U.S. on October 14th, followed by an exclusive Mubi streaming release. The upcoming mystery/thriller is penned by Jeong Seo-kyeong, who also worked with the director on Thirst, I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK and The Handmaiden. Decision to Leave charts the aftermath of a man falling from a … Continue reading

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Martial arts screen icon Cynthia Rothrock teams up with Tatiana Neva in ‘Prey of Wrath’

"Prey of Wrath" Theatrical Poster

Martial arts action screen icon Cynthia Rothrock (The Blonde Fury, No Retreat No Surrender II, Righting Wrongs) returns in New GenerAsian Pictures’ Prey of Wrath, which has just completed production from directors Benny Tjandra (Blonde Squad) and Doug Tochioka (producer of Another Way to Die).  In the upcoming action film, Rothrock stars alongside Tatiana Neva (Rush Hour TV series, The Mindy Project), Gray Michael Sallies (Die Fighting), Louis DeStefano (A Wiseguy Christmas), … Continue reading

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First image of martial arts star Scott Adkins in Christian Sesma’s upcoming revenge thriller ‘War Paint’

Martial arts star Scott Adkins (Avengement, Ip Man 4, Castle Falls, Boyka: Undisputed IV) is reuniting with director Christian Sesma for War Paint, an upcoming revenge thriller where Adkins will play not one, but two roles. Adkins previously worked with the Vigilante Diaries and Take Back director for the soon-to-be released actioner, Section Eight (read our recent review for it). War Paint is written by Ian Graham and frequent Adkins/Sesma collaborator, Chad Law (Black … Continue reading

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Koji Suzuki’s ‘Ring’ saga continues with a creepy marketing Trailer for the upcoming Japanese thriller ‘Sadako DX’

"Sadako DX" Teaser Poster

The Ringu saga awakens with Sadako DX, an upcoming thriller from Hisashi Kimura (Masked Ward, Murder at Shijinso), who is directing off a script by Yuya Takahashi (Lupin the IIIrd: Fujiko Mine’s Lie, Kamen Rider Ex-Aid). According to ANN, Sadako DX stars Fuka Koshiba (Yokai Housemate, Girls Step) as Fuka Ichijo, a college student with 200 IQ, who tries to unravel the curse of Sadako (the character who appears in the Ringu … Continue reading

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UK’s Signal One to release Blu-ray for Lee Tso Nam’s 1978 film ‘Edge of Fury’ starring Bruce Li and Yasuaki Kurata

UK label Signal One Entertainment is preparing a Blu-ray (Region B) for Edge of Fury, a 1978 martial arts film directed by Lee Tso Nam (Fist of Fury Part II) that stars Bruce Li (Bruce and the Iron Finger), Dana Tsen (Image of Bruce Lee), Tommy Lee (The Hot, the Cool and the Vicious) and Yasuaki Kurata (Manhunt). A wealthy business man is arrested and sentenced to death for drug smuggling, … Continue reading

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UK’s Signal One to release Blu-ray for Jackie Chan’s 1973 oddity ‘Snake Fist Fighter’ (aka ‘Master with Cracked Fingers’)

"Master with Cracked Fingers" Theatrical Poster

UK label Signal One Entertainment is preparing a Blu-ray (Region B) for an early 1973 Jackie Chan film (shot in 1971) titled Snake Fist Fighter, which also goes by the aliases Master with Cracked Fingers, Ten Fingers of Death and Cub Tiger From Kwang Tung (all contained different cuts). After Jackie Chan found success in the late 70s with films like 1978’s Snake in the Eagles Shadow and Drunken Master, shady producers spliced in … Continue reading

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How to Bet on NFL Games: Everything You Need to Know

As sports betting becomes legal in more parts of the United States, it is skyrocketing in popularity. In fact, 20% of American adults will place a bet on NFL football this year. To be clear, that’s not the number of adults that will place a bet on just any sport this year—that is only the amount that will bet on NFL games. The opportunities to put a little skin in … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! p Man: Season 1 | Blu-ray | Only $7.77 – Expires soon!

Ip Man: Season 1 | Blu-ray & DVD (Cinedigm)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray set for Ip Man: Season 1, a 2013 Chinese television series starring Kevin Cheng (The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake) as the the legendary grandmaster of Wing Chun. The Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man (Cheng) spends all his life in pursuit of the authentic martial arts realm. Gaining enlightenment throughout his childhood and adolescence, Ip Man undergoes a transformation and becomes a kung fu legend, ascending to the … Continue reading

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Drive | 4K UHD (88 Films)

RELEASE DATE: September 13, 2022 This cult classic, available for the first time ever on 4K Ultra HD from 88 Films, Drive is directed by Steve Wang (The Guyver) and stars martial arts sensation Mark Dacascos (One Night in Bangkok, John Wick: Chapter 3) and Kadeem Hardison (A Different World). A prototype enhanced human (Mark Dacascos), on the run from Chinese-hired hit men, hooks up with a dread-locked bystander (Kadeem … Continue reading

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Chameleon’s Blu-ray release for Johnnie To’s ‘Exiled’ and ‘Breaking News’ are now available in the U.S. from Goodie Emporium

Chameleon Films’ Blu-ray (Region B) for 2006’s Exiled,  as well as 2004’s Breaking News, two Hong Kong thrillers directed by Johnnie To (Three, A Hero Never Dies). Both are now available at Goodie Emporium. Exiled official details: Wo (Nick Cheung) unwisely returns to Macau where Boss Fay (Simon Yam) has put a price on his head. His childhood buddy Blaze (Anthony Wong) is given the contract, while another lifelong friend, Tai (Francis Ng) … Continue reading

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Don’t miss the New Trailer for Scott Adkins’ ‘Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday’ arriving on October 14, 2022

Martial arts star Scott Adkins (Ip Man 4, Avengement) will return as Mike Fallon for Sony Entertainment and Six Demon Films’ Accident Man 2: Hitman’s Holiday, the follow-up to the 2018 actioner Accident Man, which was helmed Jesse V. Johnson (Debt Collectors, Triple Threat). Frequent Adkins collaborator Stu Small (Avengement, Accident Man, The Debt Collector, The Debt Collectors) also returns for the screenplay. New cast additions include former Jackie Chan Stunt Team … Continue reading

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Shark: The Beginning | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)

Shark: The Beginning | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)

RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2022 On October 11, 2022, Media Blasters will be releasing a Blu-ray for 2021’s Shark: The Beginning, a made-for-TV South Korean production from director Chae Yeo-Jun (Justice High). The film stars Kim Min-Suk (Man of Men), Wi Ha-Joon (Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum) and Jung Won-Chang (The Battleship Island). Official details: Woo-sol is a young victim of bullying and loses his freedom when he fights back and seriously wounds … Continue reading

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In What Ways Was Quentin Tarantino Inspired by Asian Cinema When Making Kill Bill

It is no secret that as Quentin Tarantino was growing up, he earned money to fund his writing by working in a video store. In doing this he was surrounded by movies all day every day collecting encyclopedic knowledge from a massive array of different genres. Tarantino often refers to this as his free education and makes reference to the number of different movies he watched growing up throughout all … Continue reading

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Brandon Lee, Yuen Biao, Dolph Lundgren, Vincent Zhao and a Janitor! Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of September

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 September, 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

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The Iceman Cometh | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)

The Iceman Cometh | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)

RELEASE DATE: September 27, 2022 In September 27, 2022, Vinegar Syndrome will be releasing the Blu-ray for The Iceman Cometh (aka Time Warriors), a 1989 Hong Kong sci-fi actioner directed by Clarence Ford (Special I.D., Naked Killer) that stars Yuen Biao (Circus Kids), Maggie Cheung (The Eagle Shooting Heroes) and Yuen Wah (Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic). A special limited edition embossed and spot gloss slipcover (designed by Robert Sammelin) is … Continue reading

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