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Andrew Hernandez on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David AyerThe movie is very flawed, but “beyond awful” is overdoing it. Everything woul…
chrichtonsworld on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David Ayermmm... You are too forgiving. If you ignore the padding, the action is averag…
chrichtonsworld on It’s the FINAL Trailer for the Sly-penned Jason Statham actioner ‘A Working Man’ from director David AyerThis is made by the same people who done The Beekeeper. Compared to that The…
Ningen on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?They can always do the other Bruces.
Paul Bramhall on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?There’s a third option - the ‘No Retreat, No Surrender’ approach!
Mstradford on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?Looking forward to this, but if it’s set in 1977 no chance of a Bruce Lee cam…
Killer Meteor on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingHe can't tell Kam Kong from Lee Man-tai, and thinks LO REI directed Fist of F…
Anonymous on John Wick ‘n friends! Check out the New Poster for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasWho are you to tell where I should I post and shouldn't post. I'll post where…
Eric on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingCouldn't agree more. Bey was THE man when it comes to HK movies commentaries.…
chrichtonsworld on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?I don't get it. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is Tarantino's worst, especiall…
sam on Do you believe in miracles? 88 Films’ 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release for Jackie Chan’s 1989 masterpiece is now shippingelaborate? what's so bad about mike leeder?
dakuan on Under the Gun (1995) Reviewyou're an accountant, right?
Andrew Hernandez on Under the Gun (1995) ReviewWow. How did I never hear of this film before? I just found a used copy on eB…
Paul Taggart on Under the Gun (1995) ReviewThis filmis great, good shout
Andrew Hernandez on Who will replace JCVD? A24 is in negotiations for the remake rights to the Jean-Claude Van Damme’s ‘Bloodsport’Normally I would ignore this, but an A24 take on Bloodsport could be cool. I…
Andrew Hernandez on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’Thank you. I suppose Slow West was meant to be one of those movies that rubs…
Paul Bramhall on Snake Prince, The (1976) ReviewThe dilemma of every Shaw Brothers fan in the 2020’s summarised in 34 words.
James Broome on Snake Prince, The (1976) ReviewI really want to buy these imprint releases. I just dread Arrow announcing Sh…
Tory on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’That’s a fantastic description! Totally accurate. And I can see why obvious s…
Phil Chan on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearOfficially selected for this year's Midnight Screenings at Cannes: https://ww…
Ian C. on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’This looks interesting. The trailer is now out. https://youtu.be/JCW7OoSp0bI
Pete Cook on The return of Jet Li? More on Yuen Woo Ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ starring Wu Jing and Nic TseBring Back Jet Li!!!! for a few more movies. I think Jet Li would GREAT for t…
paul taggart on Brokenhearted, The (2024) ReviewAgreed
Ska Martes on Leonardo DiCaprio to return as Rick Dalton in the Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel?You could argue a 2 week token theatrical window doesn't really count as a th…
Paul Taggart on Snake Prince, The (1976) Reviewthis sounds insane
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Dr. Lamb | Blu-ray (Unearthed Films)
RELEASE DATE: August 9, 2022 On August 9, 2022, Unearthed Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Dr. Lamb, a 1992 Hong Kong film starring Simon Yam (Final Run), and directed by both Danny Lee Sau Yin (The Killer) and Billy Tang Hin Sing (Run and Kill). Official details: The infamous and legendary CAT III atrocity in its full uncut form from the 2K master, Dr. Lamb is coming … Continue reading
Kung Fu Stuntmen, Yuen Biao, Jet Li, Cynthia Rothrock and more! Here’s what’s on Hi-YAH for the month of April!
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 April, 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
Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell | Blu-ray (Visual Vengeance)
RELEASE DATE: July 19, 2022 On July 19, 2022, Visual Vengeance (New sister label of Wild Eye Releasing) will be releasing a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray release for 1995’s Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell, directed by and starring Shinichi Fukazawa (Violator), Masaaki Kai, Masahiro Kai, Aki Tama Mai and Asako Nosaka. Official details: Alternately known as The Japanese Evil Dead, this legendary, sought after Super 8 independent Japanese cult film will enjoy its … Continue reading
The Shaolin Plot | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: June 20, 2022 On June 20, 2022, Eureka will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for the 1977 classic Golden Harvest kung fu film, The Shaolin Plot. The film is directed by Huang Feng, who is perhaps best known for 1972’s Hapkido, 1972’s Lady Whirlwind, 1973’s When Taekwondo Strikes and 1974’s Stoner. The Shaolin Plot features an all-star cast that includes Chan Sing (New Fist of Fury, Amsterdam Connection), … Continue reading
Execution in Autumn | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: June 20, 2022 On June 20, 2022, Eureka Entertainment is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for Lee Hsing’s 1972 film, Execution in Autumn. The upcoming release stars Hui-Lou Chen (The Shaolin Avengers), Shao-Ching Chou (Purple Darts), Bi-Hui Fu (Royal Fist), Su Han (The Last Duel), Hsiang-Ting Ko (Deadly China Doll) and Hsiang Li (Men of the Hour). Official details: Referred to as “the godfather of Taiwanese cinema”, the films of … Continue reading
A True Ethereum Rival: The Rise of Solana
The crypto market is booming. What started with bitcoin back in 2009 has evolved into an entire market made up of thousands of different cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin is still king with the largest market cap. And in the number two slot is Ethereum. The Ethereum network was built as the foundation on which other developers could come and build their decentralized applications. Unfortunately, Ethereum’s success in many areas has led to … Continue reading
Jacky Cheung, Karena Lam and Francis Ng join Nicholas Tse in Herman Yau’s upcoming crime thriller
With dozens of credits as a cinematographer and director, Herman Yau (The Untold Story, Ebola Syndrome) is one of the most prolific filmmakers ever to have worked in Hong Kong cinema. Considering that he’s gone all respectable with historical action pictures like The Legend is Born: Ip Man and The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake – not to mention edge-of-your-seat blockbusters like Shock Wave and Shock Wave 2 – it’s easy to forget that Yau got … Continue reading
CBD Flower vs. THC Flower: What Are the Differences?
Did you know that in the United States alone more than one-third of people have tried CBD products at some point? When people think of cannabis, they tend to think of THC flower that people smoke. However, what people don’t know is that there is also CBD flower with many of the same benefits but also some unique characteristics. So, which should you choose when it comes to CBD flower … Continue reading
New Trailer for ‘Man on the Edge’ starring Richie Jen, Simon Yam, Sammo Hung, Danny Chan, Patrick Tam, and Jerry Lam
Actor and action choreographer Sam Wong, who co-directed 2011’s Choy Lee Fut, is re-teaming with Hong Kong great Sammo Hung for Man on the Edge (aka Edge Walker), an upcoming crime thriller that’s set for a domestic release on April 15th. Man on the Edge revolves around a character named Lok, a Hong Kong undercover policeman, who struggles in the conspiracy between gangs and the police in order to investigate the truth … Continue reading
Rouge | Blu-ray (Criterion)
RELEASE DATE: June 21, 2022 On June 21, 2022, Criterion Collection is releasing the Blu-ray and DVD for Rouge, a 1988 film directed by Stanley Kwan (Centre Stage), produced by Jackie Chan (Vanguard) and starring Anita Mui (Drunken Master II) and Leslie Cheung (Double Tap). Official details: Cantopop superstars Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung display the androgynous magnetism that made them icons as doomed lovers in this emblematic film of … Continue reading
The Killer Meteors | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: June 6, 2022 On June 6, 2022, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for the 1977 Lo Wei film, The Killer Meteors, a wuxia-style martial arts feature that brings two legends – Jimmy Wang Yu and Jackie Chan – together in an explosive kung fu cult classic. Official details: Known as “Killer Meteors”, local hero Mei Xing He (Jimmy Wang Yu) is invincible due to his ‘secret … Continue reading
Watch Well Go USA’s New Trailer for Yoon Jae-Keun’s South Korean fantasy action thriller ‘Spiritwalker’
On April 12, 2022, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Spiritwalker (read our review), a 2021 South Korean thriller written and directed by Yoon Jae-Keun (Heartbeat) and starring Yoon Kye-Sang (Golden Slumber, The Outlaws). Spiritwalker is a fantasy action film that revolves around a man who loses his memory and subsequently wakes up in a new body every twelve hours. The film also stars Park Yong-Woo (Say Yes), Lim Ji-Yeon (Tazza: … Continue reading
Watch the Trailer for ‘Wolf Hiding’ starring Nick Cheung, Ethan Juan, Darren Wang and Danny Chan “Bruce Lee” Kwok Kwan
Actor Marc Ma (Shock Wave 2, Wild City) will be making his debut as a film director in Wolf Hiding, an upcoming thriller that’s being headlined by Nick Cheung (The Trough, Integrity). Plot details are currently non-existent, but considering the actor/directors track history, you can expect the usual crime/triad brotherhood/bloodshed tale of revenge and/or retribution. Appearing alongside Cheung are Ethan Juan (Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings, The Assassin), Darren Wang (Railroad … Continue reading
Michelle Yeoh goes back to her kung fu roots in the New Poster for the sci-fi thriller ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (Swiss Army Man), the writer-directors collectively known as “Daniels”, will soon releasing their newest film, Everything Everywhere All at Once (read our review), a sci-fi actioner starring for Michelle Yeoh (Boss Level, Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy, Yes, Madam). The film’s plot – revolving around the multiverse – is being kept a mystery, but Deadline describes the film as being about an exhausted Chinese American woman (Yeoh) … Continue reading
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