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on Give me the F**KING keys! Jackie Chan and Tony Leung go ULTRA VIOLENT in the New Trailer for ‘The Shadow’s Edge’You mean Jackie won't have a surprise cameo from a Panda who's Jackie's new p…
on Escape from the 21st Century (2024) ReviewGood review! It got me to go out last night and see it. I enjoyed the hell ou…
on Give me the F**KING keys! Jackie Chan and Tony Leung go ULTRA VIOLENT in the New Trailer for ‘The Shadow’s Edge’Quite a trailer. It finally occurred to Jackie to do something akin to Raging…
on Shout Studios announces New label spotlighting a treasure trove of Hong Kong’s most captivating masterpiecesPre-order The Killer from Apple. https://www.instagram.com/p/DKr2uWIMdmU/?utm…
on Feeling blue? Tsui Hark’s ‘Shanghai Blues’ getting a Limited Theatrical release from Film MovementHe hasn’t made a half decent movie "since Seven Swords" I really like his Det…
on Do we have our M. Bison? Walton Goggins in-talks to join Andrew Koji and Jason Momoa in ‘Street Fighter’Isn't M Bison supposed to be Thai? lol
on Do we have our M. Bison? Walton Goggins in-talks to join Andrew Koji and Jason Momoa in ‘Street Fighter’Actually those could work too
on A.Y.C.E. John Wick spin-offs! Watch the Final Trailer for Len Wiseman’s ‘Ballerina’ starring Ana de ArmasSPOILERS I agree the action scenes hit the spot and are really well designed…
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‘The Raid’ star Iko Uwais returns in the Trailer for the Netflix’ movie sequel to ‘Wu Assassins’ titled ‘Fistful of Vengeance’
Ever rising action star Iko Uwais (The Raid, The Raid 2, Headshot, Beyond Skyline) will be returning to Netflix with Fistful of Vengeance, a movie “sequel” to 2019’s Wu Assassins, a 10-episode martial arts sci-fi crime drama that’s currently streaming on Netflix. Wu Assassins revolved around a warrior chosen as the latest and last Wu Assassin, who must search for the powers of an ancient triad and restore balance in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Now, the official … Continue reading
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Adapted by Alan Canvan: A Conversation with ‘Game of Death Redux’ Filmmaker
The following is a conversation with indie filmmaker, Alan Canvan. He’s a cinema enthusiast and a quote/unquote “Bruce Lee Historian” (more on that later) who has a different – and very controversial – thought process when it comes to his opinions on Bruce Lee and his films, which was one of the reasons I approached him for this interview. Alan has hosted a few events, including Bamboo, Nunchucks & Dirty Footprints: … Continue reading
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First Time Smoking Cannabis: What to Know and Expect
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 2.5% of the world’s population or 147 million people enjoy smoking weed. Around 94 million people in the United States have admitted to using marijuana products at least once. This is why domestic marijuana production grew tenfold over the last two decades, from 1,000 to 10,000 tons. If you have never smoked weed and want to experience the positive health benefits, it is … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Undercover Punch and Gun | Blu-ray | Only $6.99 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Well Go USA’s Undercover Punch and Gun (read our review). Philip Ng (The Trough), Vanness Wu (Dragon Blade), Andy On (True Legend) and Jiang Luxia (Operation Red Sea) join forces for Undercover Punch and Gun (aka Undercover vs. Undercover), the directorial debut of filmmakers Frankie Tam and Philip Lui, writers of Gallants and Wild City, respectively. An undercover cop’s daring plan to infiltrate a notorious drug ring … Continue reading
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What You Should Expect When Working With a Mesothelioma Lawyer
Life can be really stressful at times. Despite taking care of everything, there are times when you get an illness or disorder that is not in your control. Mesothelioma is one such problem that arises when you are exposed to Asbestos. This usually happens when you are working at a location where others are working with asbestos. Mesothelioma is malignant cancer that happens in the covering of your tissues. This … Continue reading
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New Poster for the Wu Jing war epic sequel to ‘The Battle at Lake Changjin’ (aka ‘Watergate Bridge’)
Martial arts star Wu Jing (Wolf Warrior 2, Call of Heroes, SPL 2) will return in the high-profile sequel The Battle at Lake Changjin 2 (aka Watergate Bridge). Also returning are Jackson Yee (Pound of Flesh), Zhang Hanyu (Operation Mekong), Huang Xuan (Extraordinary Mission), Zhu Yawen (The Captain), Duan Yihong (Extraordinary Mission) and Hu Jun (Shadow). As with the first film, the sequel will act as a joint project by acclaimed directors Tsui … Continue reading
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Good Guys Wear Black | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: August 29, 2022 Get ready for 88 Films’ Blu-ray (Region B) release for Chuck Norris’ Good Guys Wear Black, a 1978 thriller directed by Ted Post (Hang ‘Em High, Magnum Force). In Good Guys Wear Black, an ex-US Army commando (Chuck Norris) must find the reason why his comrades from his unit are being systematically murdered before he is next. The film also stars Anne Archer (Fatal Attraction), James … Continue reading
Wheel of Fortune: A Look Back at Pachinko in Film
When looking at the vast cultural contributions gifted to the world by Japan, a few immediate associations might spring to mind. One might think of the bright lights and cutting-edge fashion served up by the buzzing Tokyo districts of Shinjuku, Harajuku, and Akihabara. Others might think of the sumptuous animations of Studio Ghibli. For many of us, our experience with Japanese film immediately brings to mind the neon glow of … Continue reading
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Human Lanterns | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: June 7, 2022 On June 7, 2022, 88 Films will be releasing Sun Chung’s 1982 horror/kung fu film, Human Lanterns (aka Human Skin Lanterns). A UK (Region B) version of the film will also be available around the same date. Long before Anthony Wong was serving human Chinese “pork” buns in Untold Story (1993), Lo Lieh was kidnapping woman and making beautiful Chinese lanterns out of their freshly peeled human … Continue reading
Hard Hit | Blu-ray (MPI)
RELEASE DATE: February 22, 2022 On February 22, 2022, MPI Home Video is releasing the Blu-ray for Kim Chang-Ju’s Hard Hit, a 2021 thriller starring Jo Woo-Jin (Rampant), Lee Jae-In (Svaha: The Sixth Finger), Jin Kyung (Beasts Clawing at Straws), Kim Ji-Ho (Steel Rain), Jun Suk-Ho (Miss Baek) and Ji Chang-Wook (Fabricated City). Official details: VIP Bank Manager Sung-Gyu drives his daughter and son to school one morning. Along the … Continue reading
Odd Couple | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: March 21, 2022 On March 21, 2022, Eureka is releasing the Limited Edition Blu-ray (Region B) for the 1979 kung fu classic, Odd Couple, starring Sammo Hung (Eastern Condors), Lau Kar-wing (also directing) and Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar-yan (The Victim). Official details: Two ageing masters of the spear and sword engage in an epic mountaintop battle every ten years, but the outcome invariably ends in a draw. Realising that … Continue reading
Rise of the Machine Girls | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)
RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2022 On February 15, 2022, Media Blasters is releasing a Blu-ray for 2019’s Rise of the Machine Girls, a loose remake of Noboru Iguchi’s The Machine Girl. The film is directed by Yuki Kobayashi (Death Row Family), produced by Yoshinori Chiba (The Machine Girl) and Yoshihiro Nishimura (Tokyo Gore Police). Official details: Meet the two new mechanical enhanced sisters who replace their missing anatomy with high-powered automatic weaponry … Continue reading
Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: February 21, 2022 On February 21, 2022, Eureka is releasing the 2-disc Limited Edition Blu-ray set (Region B) for Lau Kar Wing’s 1991 action-comedy, Skinny Tiger, Fatty Dragon. This Hong Kong classic stars the legendary Sammo Hung (Eastern Condors, King Swindler) and Karl Maka (Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit, The Bodyguard). Combining brilliantly choreographed fight sequences and infectious physical comedy, this tour-de-force comedy-adventure showcases incredible action tributes … Continue reading
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The Great Buddha Arrival | Blu-ray (MVD)
RELEASE DATE: March 8, 2022 On March 8, 2022, MVD is releasing a Blu-ray for the 2018 Kaiju flick, The Great Buddha Arrival. The film is directed by Hiroto Yokokawa (Nezura 1964) and stars Kazuma Yoneyama (Nezura 1964), Philip Granger (Shall We Play?), Shelley Sweeney (Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II), Akira Takarada (Godzilla Final Wars), Akira Kubo (Gamera: Guardian of the Universe), Yukiko Kobayashi (Space Amoeba), Yukijiro Hotaru (Stacy) and Bin Furuya (King Kong vs. Godzilla). … Continue reading
Slate | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)
RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2022 On February 15, 2022, Media Blasters is releasing the 2020 South Korean action Slate to Blu-ray. The film is directed by Jo Ba-reun (Gang) and stars Ahn Ji-hye (Six Flying Dragons), Lee Min Ji (Coin Locker Girl) and Park Tae San (The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos). Official details: Since she was a child, Yeon-hee dreamed of becoming an action movie star. Despite her amazing sword … Continue reading
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