Author Archives: JJ Bona

Ultra-violent actioner ‘The Killer’ (South Korea’s John Wick?) arrives on Blu-ray & DVD this month from UK label CineAsia

"The Killer" Promotional Poster

On April 17, 2023, UK label CineAsia is release the Blu-ray & DVD for The Killer (no relation to the 1989 John Woo film of the same name), a 2022 South Korean action thriller from director Choi Jae-Hoon (The Swordsman) that stars Jang Hyuk (The Flu, The Swordsman). The hit man’s last mission: Keep the girl safe and sound. Ui-kang is a retired hit man. While his wife goes on a trip with … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Jackie Chan Collection Volume 1 | Blu-ray | Only $65.24 – Expires soon!

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Shout! Factory’s  The Jackie Chan Collection Volume 1 on Blu-ray (Region A) in January 2023. This upcoming set will include 7 movies, spread across 7 Blu-ray discs. Here’s what you get: THE KILLER METEORS (2.35:1, Mandarin, Cantonese, English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono, 104 min.) A powerful nobleman believes his own wife has poisoned him. To find the elusive antidote in time and kill his evil … Continue reading

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Wilson Yip’s ‘Bullets Over Summer’ starring Francis Ng and Louis Koo arrives on Blu-ray in April from Vinegar Syndrome

Bullets Over Summer | Blu-ray (Vinegar Syndrome)

In April, Vinegar Syndrome is releasing a Blu-ray (Region A) for Bullets Over Summer, a 1999 Hong Kong action film directed by Wilson Yip (Ip Man 4: The Finale, Paradox) that stars Francis Ng (Wind Blast) and Louis Koo (Warriors of Future). Official details: Plainclothes officers Mike (Francis Ng) and Brian (Louis Koo) are on the trail of trigger-happy fugitive Dragon. Planning a stakeout, they commandeer the apartment of an … Continue reading

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Establishing Boundary Lines With the Help of Land Surveyors

The world’s longest international land border runs between the US and Canada and measures a whopping 8,893 kilometers. While the boundary line around your property will be tiny in comparison, it’s still vital that it’s properly established and recorded. However, it can be challenging to define where these invisible boundary lines begin and end. If you can’t prove that you own a section of land, someone else could stake a … Continue reading

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5 Tips for Choosing Your College Apartment

Are you a college student in search of the perfect apartment? Finding the right apartment living space is essential to your college experience, and it can be overwhelming to navigate the options available. From budgeting to the location to roommates, many factors must be considered. That’s why we’ve put together these five practical tips to help you choose the right college housing for you. Don’t let the stress of apartment hunting … Continue reading

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How to Increase Curb Appeal: A Guide for Homeowners

According to a 2020 study, curb appeal can affect a home’s selling price by up to 7% or 14%. This shows how serious the exterior of a home is to potential buyers. Home curb appeal is one of the first things people see when they look at a house. This is part of why it is so important to upkeep the outside of your house. You may want to know … Continue reading

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Shaw Bothers Classics: Volume 1 | Blu-ray (Shout!)

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RELEASE DATE: June 13, 2023 On June 13, 2023, Shout! Factory will be releasing Shaw Bothers Classics: Volume 1, an 11-film Blu-ray (Region A) collection that will include The Assassin (1967), The Thundering Sword (1967), The Golden Swallow (1968), The Jade Raksha (1968), The Bells of Death (1968), The Sword of Swords (1968), Killer Dart (1968), The Invincible Fist (1969), Dragon Swamp (1969), The Flying Dagger (1969) and The Golden Sword (1969). Official details: This exciting box set comprises 11 … Continue reading

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Jackie Chan Collection Volume 2 | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

Jackie Chan Collection Volume 2 | Blu-ray (Shout! Factory)

RELEASE DATE: April 25, 2023 On April 25, 2023, Shout! Factory will be releasing The Jackie Chan Collection Volume 2 on Blu-ray (Region A). Unlike Jackie Chan Collection Volume 1, this upcoming set will include 8 movies, spread across 8 Blu-ray discs (previous set included 7 movies, spread across 7 Blu-ray discs. Here’s what’s included: Winners and Sinners (1983): Fresh from prison, five friends try to stay crime free but inadvertently find themselves caught in … Continue reading

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Your Guide to Solar Panel Wattage

Installing solar panels in your home is much more affordable than you may have thought. While it’s true that solar panels used to be incredibly expensive, the cost has decreased massively over the last decade. This makes transitioning to solar energy a breeze. With just a few solar panels on your roof, you can end up saving thousands of dollars a year in reduced energy bills. If you want to … Continue reading

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Warriors Two | Blu-ray (Arrow)

RELEASE DATE: June 6, 2023 On June 6, 2023, Arrow Video will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A) for Warriors Two, a 1978 Golden Harvest kung fu classic directed by, and starring Sammo Hung (The Prodigal Son). In the film, Hung and Casanova Wong (Ninja in the Claws of the CIA) play two students of master Jan (played here by Bryan “Beardy” Leung Kar Yan) who must use their skills … Continue reading

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The forecast for today is the New Trailer for ‘The White Storm 3’ starring Lau Ching-Wan, Louis Koo and Aaron Kwok

"The White Storm 2: Drug Lords" Theatrical Poster

In the mood for another storm? Just like David Lam’s ongoing collection of Storm films (Z-Storm, S-Storm, L-Storm, P Storm and G Storm), the other Storm franchise continues to run wild with a third film titled The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell. For the upcoming The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell (read our review), Herman Yau (Nessun Dorma) is once again at the helm, while Lau Ching-Wan (A Hero Never Dies), Louis Koo … Continue reading

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Bohachi Bushido: The Villain | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)

Bohachi Bushido: The Villain | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)

RELEASE DATE: June 27, 2023 On June 27, 2023, Discotek Media is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 1974’s Bohachi Bushido: The Villain, the spiritual successor to Teruo Ishii’s 1973 film, Bohachi Bushido. The film stars Goro Ibuki (Battles Without Honor and Humanity Vol. 1), Reiko Ike (Sex and Fury), Bin Amatsu (The Street Fighter), Keiko Aikawa (The Bullet Train), Kenji Kusumoto (The Great Killing) and Takashi Ebata (Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart … Continue reading

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Game Trilogy | Blu-ray (Arrow)

RELEASE DATE: June 20, 2023 On June 20, 2023, Arrow Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) collection for Toru Murakawa’s Game Trilogy, which will include 1978’s The Most Dangerous Game, 1978’s The Killing Game and 1979’s The Execution Game spread across 2 discs. In 1978’s The Most Dangerous Game, Yusaku Matsuda (Ridley Scott’s Black Rain) stars as an assassin who gets involved in a corporate feud when he’s hired to kill a rival … Continue reading

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Violent Streets | Blu-ray (Film Movement)

Violent Streets | Blu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: May 16, 2023 On May 16, 2023, Film Movement will be releasing the Blu-ray for 1974’s Violent Streets (aka Violent City). Directed by Hideo Gosha (Samurai Wolf 2: Hell Cut), the film stars Noboru Ando (Violent Fraternity), Akira Kobayashi (Tokyo Mighty Guy), Isao Natsuyagi (I Want To), Bunta Sugawara (Cops vs. Thugs) and Tetsuro Tanba (You Only Live Twice). In Violent Streets, a retired yakuza is caught in the … Continue reading

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Daniel Lee’s dark ‘n bloody wuxia thriller ‘Code of the Assassins’ arrives on Digital, Blu-ray & DVD on March 28

Daniel Lee’s dark ‘n bloody wuxia thriller Code of the Assassins has arrived! The film debuts on Hi-YAH! on March 3rd, then goes to digital, Blu-ray & DVD on March 28th from Well Go USA. This upcoming actioner is directed by Daniel Lee, the Hong Kong director behind films such as Jet Li’s Black Mask, Donnie Yen’s 14 Blades, Leon Lai’s White Vengeance and Jackie Chan’s Dragon Blade. Code of the Assassins … Continue reading

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