Author Archives: JJ Bona

The Korean filmmaker behind ‘The Chaser’ and ‘The Yellow Sea’ is back (kind of) with a Thai thriller called ‘The Medium’

"The Medium" Theatrical Poster

They call him Na Hong-Jin. If you’re not familiar with his name, maybe you’re familiar with his work. In 2008, he shook the world with his debut feature film, The Chaser. In 2010, he showed us that he wasn’t a one-hit wonder with The Yellow Sea. Then in 2016 came The Wailing, where Na proved his cinematic prowess while tackling the occult subgenre. So what’s next for the Na? You’re looking at it. A Thai-made horror film titled The … Continue reading

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COF Presents: An interview with Philip Ng of ‘Birth of the Dragon’ and ‘Undercover Punch and Gun’

"Birth of the Dragon" Theatrical Poster

Born in Hong Kong, with a good portion of his youth spent in America, Philip Ng Wan-lung is an avid practitioner/teacher of various forms of martial arts. As both an actor and fight choreographer, he’s had a solid film career in his homeland since the early 2000s. He’s already worked with some of the best in the industry, such as Ringo Lam, Donnie Yen, Corey Yuen, Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan. … Continue reading

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Wong Kar-Wai’s upcoming follow up to ‘In the Mood for Love’ and ‘2046’ gets a Trailer

"Blossoms" Teaser Poster

Renowned filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai (The Grandmaster) is currently putting finishing touches on Blossoms with Kris Wu (Europe Raiders), a project that’s connected to his previous films, In the Mood for Love and 2046 Based on Jin Yucheng’s 2013 novel, Blossoms follows three Shanghai residents from the early ’60s, at the end of China’s Cultural Revolution and through the ’90s, with a selection of scenes being shot in San Francisco. “Blossoms would be the third … Continue reading

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Fast Vengeance | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

Fast Vengeance | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: August 17, 2021 On August 17, 2021, Shout! Factory is releasing the Blu-ray for Fast Vengeance, the latest thriller from writer/director Pearry Reginald Teo (The Gene Generation). This upcoming film stars D.Y. Sao (Champion Road: Arena), Natalie Burn (Hollow Point), Bai Ling (Maximum Impact, The Crow), Lyndon Hoffman-Lew (Recipe for Abduction), Randall J. Bacon (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Jeff Fahey (Only the Brave) and the late DMX (Exit Wounds). … Continue reading

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Daniel Wu and Wang Qianyuan’s heist thriller ‘Caught in Time’ now available On-Demand in the U.S.

"Caught in Time" Theatrical Poster

Lau Ho Leung, the filmmaker behind Two Thumbs Up (and writer of Three, Kung Fu Jungle and 14 Blades), is back with Caught in Time (read our review), an upcoming heist thriller starring Daniel Wu (Into the Badlands, Sky on Fire) and Wang Qianyuan (Shadow, Saving Mr. Wu). The film follows Detective Zhong Cheng, who leads a task force in pursuit of Eagle, a criminal gang led by Zhang Sun. Highly methodical and disciplined, the gang … Continue reading

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Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH! for the month of June

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 June, which includes a New film added to Hi-YAH! every Friday! Keep on reading for the full list: June 4 | Silat Warriors: Deed of Death When a young gambler runs afoul of the gang rigging a local betting ring, his luck soon runs out. When they show up to … Continue reading

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Winning Strategies: 5 Online Gambling Tips

Let’s face it, the point of games of chance is to have fun. Fun isn’t exactly easy to quantify but generally speaking, things going your way is more fun than a downhill slope. The tension and uncertainty of gambling make the rare big wins extra exciting. Of course, to see the most wins you need to play more than a few times. That’s where these gambling tips come in, to … Continue reading

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What are the side effects of using CBD cream for arthritis?

You seem to find CBD products everywhere. There are varieties of CBD products ranging from lotions, creams. CBD is also getting well known because of its legit benefits. It is always essential to make sure the stuff you’re buying is legal, includes the good ingredients that will not give side effects, and it is as you wanted.  This article will have a small discussion about arthritis, CBD cream for pain, … Continue reading

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Blind Beast | Blu-ray (Arrow Video)

Blind Beast | Blu-ray (Arrow Video)

RELEASE DATE: August 24, 2021 On August 24, 2021, Arrow Video is releasing the Blu-ray for Yasuzo Masumura’s 1969 thriller, Blind Beast, starring Mako Midori (Inumukoiri) and Eiji Funakoshi (Gamera). Read the official details below: Blind Beast is a grotesque portrait of the bizarre relationship between a blind sculptor and his captive muse, adapted from a short story from Japan’s foremost master of the macabre, Edogawa Rampo (Horrors of Malformed … Continue reading

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How to choose the right vape juice for your device

Everyone thinks that it’s going to be quite simple. They will just buy a vape pen, pour some e-liquid into it, and there you go! Well, now that you’re vaping, things don’t seem to be exactly right, do they? Beginner vapers find it tough but that’s exactly where we from vape shop come in to help! In the grand scheme of events, vaping is easy and simple. The big part … Continue reading

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First Trailer for Yang Feng’s ‘Railway Heroes’ starring Zhang Hanyu, Fan Wei, Vision Wei and Zhou Ye

"Railway Heroes" Teaser Poster

Writer/director Yang Feng is currently putting finishing touches on his directorial debut, Railway Heroes, which hits domestically later this year. Railway Heroes takes place during the war of resistance against Japanese aggression. The film follows members of an underground group in Lincheng, Shandong that are fighting against the enemy to defend their homeland. Railway Heroes stars Zhang Hanyu (Wine War, Manhunt) Fan Wei (Monk Comes Down the Mountain), Vision Wei (The Eight … Continue reading

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Delve Deep into the Magical World of Words

Remember the old song from Bee Gees, ‘It’s only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away…’ Yes, words are indeed magical. Communication amongst each other largely helped the prehistoric human beings to climb up the evolutionary tree. Speaking of communications, there are essentially two kinds of it: verbal, and the other non-verbal. The modern world uses both forms of communication effectively to convey their feelings. … Continue reading

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‘Triple Threat’ star Tiger Hu Chen to make directorial debut in ‘Quick Bodyguard’ with Scott Adkins and Miya Muqi

Yuen Woo-ping protege, Tiger Hu Chen (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum), who made his leading-man debut in Keanu Reeves’ directorial debut, Man of Tai Chi, will make his own directorial debut in Quick Bodyguard. The upcoming actioner will see Chen reunite with his Triple Threat co-star, Scott Adkins (Max Cloud, Savage Dog). Also starring alongside Adkins and Chen is Miya Muqi, who is perhaps best known for her appearance … Continue reading

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What Game Should Students Play in Vegas

Here are some games that students should play in Las Vegas: 1. GamrWorks Las Vegas According to Andrew, who works at assignment help Australia, Las Vegas offers an advanced arcade that attracts many travelers, young as well as old. GameWorks Las Vegas, with a dozen sites around the country, so guests are aware that there will be no other gaming experience. While other GameWorks sites offer cups, Las Vegas focuses … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Peninsula | Blu-ray | Only $11.99 – Expires soon!

Peninsula | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Peninsula (read our review), Yeon Sang Ho’s follow-up to his 2016 smash hit, Train to Busan. Four years after South Korea’s total decimation in Train to Busan, the zombie thriller that captivated audiences worldwide, acclaimed director Yeon Sang-ho brings us Peninsula, the next nail-biting chapter in his post-apocalyptic world. Jung-seok, a soldier who previously escaped the diseased wasteland, relives the horror when assigned to a … Continue reading

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