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on Feeling triggered? Future pressings of the ‘Bruceploitation Collection Vol. 1’ have you covered!This is the one that gets me today, this?! 😭
on STOP… Hammer time! 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition for the Hammer Film/Shaw Brothers classic ‘Shatter’ arriving in MayWhy? Giving Shatter this kind of 4K special treatment makes about as much sen…
on Karate and Kung Fu collide in the New Trailer for Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio’s upcoming ‘Karate Kid’ movieAm I the only one who thinks it's more of the same that you saw in the first…
on ‘Passenger 57’, move over! Andy Lau’s hijack thriller ‘High Forces’ is getting a U.S. release from China LionHigh Forces has been released on Blu-ray in the US - 25 March 2025 - by Bayvi…
on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75My favorites with him are Twinkle Twinkle, and Magic Crystal. It’s interestin…
on Looking for some spear-slicing action? Donnie Yen’s ‘The Lost Bladesman’ arrives on Blu-ray from ImprintVery underrated Donnie Yen gem. The movie, along with Sakra, has arguably the…
on Wild, The (2023) ReviewThis review does a great job of breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of…
on Don’t fight what you can’t see! Arrow announces Blu-ray for Yoshiyuki Kuroda’s 1970 actioner ‘The Invisible Swordsman’Dear Arrow... Let "old" Asian cinema to 88 Films, Eureka, BFI n' Co.
on Leopard Fist Ninja (1982) ReviewYeah, the little girl turning into the hero certainly threw me too.
on Kung Fu Rookie (2023) Review& just like that, Z Ravas reappeared after 5 years in the wilderness, the sam…
on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearThere was apparently a 15 minute preview screening at Hong Kong's FILMART con…
on The Kosugi ninja empire lives on! Watch the Trailer for Shane Kosugi’s ‘Seek’ starring Kansuke Asano and Kane KosugiHaters gonna hate, I suppose. 🥱 Oh well.
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Damn it feels good to be a gangster! Johnnie To and Tony Leung are teaming up for an upcoming Hong Kong crime film
Although Johnnie To’s (Three, Office, Running on Karma) filmmaking output has been slowing down in the past 10 years (he’s been consistently pumping out 2-3 films a year for most of his career, but only 3 films in the last 10 years), the prolific Hong Kong
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Korean horror cult classic ‘Suddenly in the Dark’ arriving on Ultra HD + Blu-ray from Terror Vision
In March, U.S. label Terror Vision is releasing a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for 1981’s Suddenly in the Dark, the only horror movie to be helmed by prolific director Go Yeong-nam (Korean Connection). The film stars Kim Young-ae (Confession of Murder), Yoon Il-bong (Love on a Rainy Day), Lee Gi-seon (Lost Youth), Hyeon Hye-ri (Unconditional Love) and Kim Geun-hui (Encounter). Kang Yu-jin is a biology professor who brings in … Continue reading
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Xie Miao returns in ‘Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance’ arriving on Blu-ray and DVD in March from Well Go USA
On March 4, 2025, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance, an upcoming martial arts actioner from director Bingjia Yang (Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman). This one starts where 2022’s Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman ends! Xie Miao (My Father is a Hero) returns as the skilled blind sword-wielder, but this time he saves a young … Continue reading
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Did someone order food? Blu-ray for Xu Zheng’s ‘Upstream’ now available from Bayview Entertainment
Today, Bayview Entertainment is releasing the Blu-ray for Upstream, a 2024 Chinese black comedy from actor and director Xu Zheng (The Great Hypnotist, Lost in Thailand). After suffering a number of disasters, including losing his job, having his savings wiped out and facing his father’s high medical bills, Gao Zhilei (Xu) takes up a job as a delivery worker, dealing with long days and stomach-turning events. Amongst crazy customers, tight … Continue reading
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Timecop | 4K Ultra HD (Shout!)
RELEASE DATE: April 29, 2025 On April 29, 2025, Shout! is releasing a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for Timecop, a 1994 sci-fi actioner from director Peter Hyams (Enemies Closer, End of Days). Starring martial arts superstar Jean-Claude Van Damme (Kill ‘Em All, The Bouncer), Timecop takes place in the near future where special officers traveled through time to arrest those who used “time travel” to commit crimes. Timecop also … Continue reading
Jackie Chan is all bloody in a New behind-the-scenes look at Larry Yang’s upcoming thriller ‘The Shadow’s Edge’
Legendary action superstar Jackie Chan has re-teamed with writer/director Larry Yang (Ride On) for The Shadow’s Edge (aka Catching the Wind and Chasing the Shadow). The anticipated film also reunites Jackie with his Island on Fire and The Myth co-star, Tony Leung Ka-fai (League of Gods). In The Shadow’s Edge, Jackie Chan stars as a retired surveillance expert from the Macau Police Service, who is rehired by the Police Force to collaborate … Continue reading
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How Defective Medical Device Lawsuits Expose Negligence in Healthcare
Defective medical devices pose serious risks to patient safety and well-being. When these devices fail, patients often face severe consequences. Lawsuits involving faulty devices highlight these failures and bring attention to systemic negligence. Medical device companies are legally obligated to ensure their products are safe for use. However, many lawsuits reveal that negligence in the development, testing, or distribution of these devices exists. These lawsuits provide patients with a platform … Continue reading
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Take a look at this beauty! Radiance’s Blu-ray for Seijun Suzuki’s 1958 noir-thriller ‘Underworld Beauty’ now shipping
Now available is Radiance Films’ Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Underworld Beauty, a 1958 thriller from director Seijun Suzuki (Pistol Opera, Branded to Kill). Retrieving the diamonds he stashed before his arrest, thief Miyamoto hopes to help his old partner Mihara, crippled during the heist. Their former boss, crime lord Oyane, offers to mediate with a foreign buyer, but secretly wants the stones for himself. The deal goes awry when gunmen … Continue reading
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The Gods must be crazy… again! ‘Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force’ in theaters this month from Well Go USA
The epic saga continues with Wu Ershan’s Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force, the sequel to 2023’s Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms. Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force stars Huang Bo (Mojin: The Lost Legend), Yu Shi (Born to Fly), NaErNaXi, Chen Muchi (Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms) and Kris Phillips (Painted Skin 2). Taishi Wen Zhong led the army of Shang … Continue reading
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Instant karma’s gonna get you! Blu-ray for Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai’s ‘Running on Karma’ arriving next week
Next week, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Running on Karma, the tenth film co-directed by Johnnie To (Running Out of Time) and Wai Ka-fai (Peace Hotel). Following a string of collaborations that included comedies, romances, action films and historical epics, Running on Karma is a crime thriller with a distinctly Buddhist flare starring a titan of Hong Kong cinema in Andy Lau (Infernal Affairs). Big (Lau) was once … Continue reading
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Korea goes full Nunsploitation! Watch the New Trailer for Well Go USA’s ‘Dark Nuns’ (aka ‘The Priests 2’)
On February 7, 2025, Dark Nuns is heading to theaters from Well Go USA. Directed by Kwon Hyeok-Jae (Troubleshooters), this thriller is the latest from South Korea’s string of “religious” themed movies that started with 2015’s The Priests. Since then we’ve had MMA priests fighting demons in The Divine Fury, occult detective priests in Svaha: The Sixth Finger, and more exorcisms in Metamorphosis. Not to mention The Guest, The Fiery … Continue reading
Atten-TION!!! Dante Lam’s follow up to ‘Operation Mekong’ and ‘Operation Red Sea’ explodes onto U.S. screens
Director Dante Lam (Beast Cops, The Rescue) has been reliably turning out hard-hitting films that have helped expand the scope of the action/thriller genre in Hong Kong and his next film Operation Hadal (aka Operation Leviathan) – the follow up to 2016’s Operation Mekong and 2018’s Operation Red Sea – will continue the tradition. Arriving in U.S. theaters on February 28th from Well Go USA, Operation Hadal stars Xuan Huang … Continue reading
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Live-Free or Live-Die-Repeat? Watch the New Trailer for Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ starring Robert Pattinson
Bong Joon-ho (Okja, The Host, The Snowpiercer) – the acclaimed South Korean director of the 2019 masterpiece Parasite – is going to space with Warner’s thriller, Mickey 17. The upcoming film is based on Edward Ashton’s novel, Mickey7 (spelled slightly differently with a “7”). In the Mickey 17, an unlikely hero, Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment … Continue reading
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‘The Raid’ and ‘Triple Threat’ star Iko Uwais launches action-focused film label with two upcoming titles already completed
Indonesian martial arts star Iko Uwais (Triple Threat, Headshot, Beyond Skyline) is launching Uwais Pictures, his own film production company that specializes in fight choreography, action design, and stunt performances. The action-focused production company he runs with his team of collaborators is expanding its remit to the global market. The aim is to replicate the success
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Daisy Ridley is no ordinary window cleaner in the New Poster for the Die Hard-esque ‘Cleaner’ also starring Clive Owen
On February 21, 2025, Quiver Distribution will be releasing Cleaner, the latest action thriller from director Martin Campbell (The Foreigner, Edge of Darkness, Casino Royale). the upcoming film stars Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi) and Clive Owen (Children of Men, Shoot ‘Em Up). Cleaner is set in present-day London. A group of radical activists, led by Owen, take over an energy company’s annual … Continue reading
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