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- Tony G on Damn it feels good to be a gangster! Johnnie To and Tony Leung are teaming up for an upcoming Hong Kong crime filmHere's hoping for Johnnie To going 100% or at least 80%
- Typo on Enter the Dragon: The Most Overrated Kung Fu Movie Ever?The only good thing about this sh.... movie is the possibility it offered to…
- Luk E. Gai on Enter the Dragon: The Most Overrated Kung Fu Movie Ever?In a YouTube interview for Bruce Willow, Andre Morgan said: "Bruce saw it in…
- Cryin' Freeman on Got time for some Van Damme news? Details for Shout’s 4K Ultra HD for Peter Hyams’ 1995 sci-fi actioner ‘Timecop’A reboot was on the cards but has since went away. But yes I totally agree. A…
- Andrew Hernandez on Got time for some Van Damme news? Details for Shout’s 4K Ultra HD for Peter Hyams’ 1995 sci-fi actioner ‘Timecop’There should be a new Timecop. With fight choreography and special effects ad…
- Andrew Hernandez on Enter the Dragon: The Most Overrated Kung Fu Movie Ever?It’s been said that Bruce Lee did watch the movie on the dailies, and loved i…
- JJ Bona on Jackie Chan is all bloody in a New behind-the-scenes look at Larry Yang’s upcoming thriller ‘The Shadow’s Edge’LOL!
- Liv Anne Leung on Enter the Dragon: The Most Overrated Kung Fu Movie Ever?Fred Weintraub claimed in his book that Bruce never got to see the final cut…
- Andrew Hernandez on Scott Adkins, Mark Dacascos and Alain Moussi collide in Dimitri Logothetis’ ‘Kickboxer: Armageddon’To be fair, while Logothetis’s Jiujitsu isn’t a good movie, the fight scenes…
- Andrew Hernandez on Atten-TION!!! Dante Lam’s follow up to ‘Operation Mekong’ and ‘Operation Red Sea’ explodes onto U.S. screensI’ll be sure to catch this one in the theatre. I regret not seeing Operation…
- Matthew Thompson Dalldorf on Handcuff, The (1979) ReviewI don't mind the long fights scenes as the fights are about the only good thi…
- Scott on Got time for some Van Damme news? Details for Shout’s 4K Ultra HD for Peter Hyams’ 1995 sci-fi actioner ‘Timecop’It's about time ... cop. LOL.
- Gagalagaillesoundingdumb on Mark Dacascos and Mickey Rourke break ‘Jade’ in the Trailer for Well Go USA’s martial arts actioner starring Shaina WestIts a fictional movie. Noones going around fighting 50 dudes off by themselve…
- paul taggart on Atten-TION!!! Dante Lam’s follow up to ‘Operation Mekong’ and ‘Operation Red Sea’ explodes onto U.S. screens"Chinese soldiers never give up!" ok
- Ritz on Pedring Lopez announces ‘Gi’ as part of the ‘Maria’ universe with ‘Raid’ stars Yayan Ruhian and Cecep Arif RahmanWell I have been goin nuts looking the Maria’s sequel with yayan playin in it…
- Ulric Henry on Scott Adkins, Mark Dacascos and Alain Moussi collide in Dimitri Logothetis’ ‘Kickboxer: Armageddon’What do you mean?
- Tony G on Prosecutor, The (2024) ReviewGreat review. Yet another one going hand in hand with the positives.
- Typo on Got time for some Van Damme news? Details for Shout’s 4K Ultra HD for Peter Hyams’ 1995 sci-fi actioner ‘Timecop’Got time for some Van Damme news? Not really. Never gave a ... about his movi…
- Typo on Live-Free or Live-Die-Repeat? Watch the New Trailer for Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ starring Robert PattinsonHorrible poster. I hope it's closer to Parasite than Okya...but an artistic d…
- Nuk Soo Kow on Albert Pyun’s ‘Kickboxer: City of Blood’ shoot gets delayedI hope a talented director can finish City of Blood and do it justice. I've b…
- Kung Fu Bob on Panda Plan (2024) ReviewSpeaking of which- I loved your writing in the PROJECT A book. Great stuff!
- Cryin’ Freeman on Got time for some Van Damme news? Details for Shout’s 4K Ultra HD for Peter Hyams’ 1995 sci-fi actioner ‘Timecop’It’s about time…
- FIghtmaster on Scott Adkins, Mark Dacascos and Alain Moussi collide in Dimitri Logothetis’ ‘Kickboxer: Armageddon’It just lacks everything
- Dodo Waskito on ‘The Raid’ and ‘Triple Threat’ star Iko Uwais launches action-focused film label with two upcoming titles already completedTimur literally means "East", refering to the eastern region of Indonesia (we…
- Kashif Nasar on ‘The Raid’ and ‘Triple Threat’ star Iko Uwais launches action-focused film label with two upcoming titles already completedThis is great news. Let's hope that these turn out well, so he can go even bi…
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Disney considers refueling ‘The Rocketeer’ for a reboot
Long before director Joe Johnston delivered pulp-y, World War II-era thrills with last year’s Captain America: The First Avenger, he explored much the same territory with his 1991 film The Rocketeer. That movie wasn’t exactly a hit for Disney but it has since developed a cult following thanks to Blu-ray, DVD, and, well, the internet. The story was based on the comic book by Dave Stevens and followed actor Bill Campbell … Continue reading
City on Fire…join us on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr!
Ignore how evil that kid from The Social Network was and join Cityonfire.com on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr. If you use any of the services frequently, our streams are a handy way to keep up to date with the most relevant Asian and genre movie-related news, reviews, and blu-ray/DVD release dates. And we really appreciate any fans who take the time out of their busy day to click “Like” on our Facebook … Continue reading
Labeouf and Hardy are two ‘Lawless’ SOBs – newest Red Band trailer!
THE MOVIE: Lawless is the new film from director John Hillcoat, the acclaimed filmmaker behind The Road and The Proposition. This new endeavor is a bootleggin’ gangster picture set in Prohibition-era Virginia, featuring an all-star cast: Shia Lebeouf (Transformers), Tom Hardy (The Dark Knight Rises), Jessica Chastain (Tree of Life), Guy Pearce (L.A. Confidential), Gary Oldman (Leon: The Professional), and Mia Wasikowska (Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland). Updates: The script … Continue reading
The Best of Tony Scott
Yesterday, news broke of Tony Scott’s tragic death. In order to celebrate the man’s life and work, we look back at some of his best films. The Hunger (1983) – despite being known for his work in the action genre, Tony Scott got his start in horror – with this very-Eighties vampire tale co-starring David Bowie Top Gun (1986) – perhaps Scott’s most endearing work, this movie helped launch Tom … Continue reading
Blu-ray and DVD Releases for 8/21/12
It’s a packed week for film buffs, as several contemporary Korean films get their due with North American releases and some old Disney animated favorites arrive in hi-definition for the first time. So let’s get cracking. Here are your Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 8/21/12: ASIAN CINEMA Moss Two-Disc Special Edition (DVD) – a young man travels to the village where his father was born, only to … Continue reading
Nicholas Tse and Lau Ching-Wan do their Sherlock Holmes thang in ‘The Bullet Vanishes’
The teaser trailer is now online for The Bullet Vanishes, a big-budget Chinese murder mystery with Nicholas Tse as a gun-slinging detective and Lau Ching-Wan as his eccentric partner. This looks to be a period piece in the vein of Guy Ritchie’s recent Sherlock Holmes films: think lavish production design, loud action set-pieces, and plenty of suspense. The cast includes Yang Mi, Jing Boran, Wu Gang, Liu Kai Chi, and … Continue reading
‘Return to Base’ soars into North American theaters this August 24th
Cityonfire.com has received the following press release courtesy of CJ Entertainment: CJ Entertainment America brings the aerial action thriller R2B: Return to Base to North American theatres on August 24, 2012. Inspired by the 1963 South Korean film, Red Scarf by legendary director Shin Sang-ok, R2B: Return to Base is set in modern-day Seoul and features top stars RAIN (Ninja Assassin), SHIN Se-kyung, and YU Jun-sang. They have 7 minutes to pull off the … Continue reading
Blu-ray and DVD Releases for 8/14/12
Any week that gives more people a chance to see “The Raid: Redemption” is a good week. So if you haven’t seen this sucker yet – hey, put some money down on the Blu-ray! It’s just that good. Here are your Blu-ray and DVD releases for the week of 8/14/12: ASIAN CINEMA The Raid: Redemption (Blu-ray/DVD) – writer/director Gareth Evans and star Iko Uwais delivered the most talked about action … Continue reading
These kidnappers weren’t ready for a ‘Lethal Hostage’
Lethal Hostage is a new Chinese kidnapping thriller set on the China-Burma border. The film stars Wang Luodan, Sun Honglei, Ni Dahong, and Zhang Mo, and opens in China on August 17th, 2012. Unfortunately, that’s about all we know about the film. Judging by the trailer, Lethal Hostage should be a pretty vicious and violent flick. Sure, it might not be in that full-on ‘heroic bloodshed’ mode, but it still … Continue reading
Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale (2011) Review
Director: Wei Te-Sheng Cast: Umin Boya, Masanobu Ando, Landy Wen, Irene Luo, Vivian Hsu, Chi-Wei Cheng, Lin Ching-Tai, Da-Ching Running Time: 144 min. (Part 1) Running Time: 132 min. (Part 2) Running Time: 150 min. (single version) By HKFanatic “Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale” arrives from director Te Sheng-Wei and producer John Woo. The film is officially the most expensive Taiwanese production of all time and has been released … Continue reading
The director of ‘Ong-bak’ delivers ‘The Kick’ on Import Blu-ray and DVD
Fans of fight flicks know that whatever director Prachya Pinkaew (Ong-bak, Chocolate) touches is typically full of bone-crunching martial arts goodness. In 2011’s The Kick, Pinkaew teamed up with his Chocolate star JeeJa Yanin to tell the story of a Korean family of Tae Kwon Do experts who move to Thailand and become mixed up in all sorts of trouble. Naturally, a ton of jaw-dropping fight scenes and stunts ensue. 2011’s … Continue reading
Blu-ray and DVD Releases for 8/7/12
Summer days, they happen so fast. Don’t let August pass you by without checking out this Tuesday’s new movies on Blu-ray and DVD. Here are your Asian and genre movie releases for the week of 8/7/12: ASIAN CINEMA Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale (Blu-ray/DVD) – the 150 minute cut of the 2011 Taiwanese epic, produced by John Woo. The brave Seediq tribe fends off the imperial Japanese army in … Continue reading
A ‘Ninja Assassin’ takes to the skies in ‘Return to Base’
You remember Rain, don’t you? He’s the Korean singing and acting sensation who crossed over into American cinema with roles in the Wachowski Brothers’ big screen Speed Racer (2008) and the bloody good guilty pleasure Ninja Assassin (2009). Well, he’s back in his native country and ready to hop into the cockpit of a sleek fighter jet for the summer blockbuster Soar Into the Sun. A teaser trailer is online here. The production … Continue reading
This summer, South Korea is about to get a little ‘Deranged’
You thought America had it bad when Steven Soderbergh unleashed his Contagion on an unsuspecting populace? Korean director Park Jung Woo might just be upping the ante with his new film Deranged, which is set to be released in theaters over there this July. In the film it seems that some ne’er-do-wells have dumped the bodies of dead dogs in the river – dogs infected with a new strain of … Continue reading
Guilty of Romance (2011) Review
Director: Sion Sono Cast: Miki Mizuno, Makoto Togashi, Megumi Kagurazaka, Kazuya Kojima, Satoshi Nikaido, Ryuju Kobayashi, Shingo Gotsuji, Motoki Fukami Running Time: 113 min. By HKFanatic Sion Sono, the acclaimed director of “Suicide Club,” returns with the final installment of his so-called Hate Trilogy. Following up two modern classics like “Love Exposure” and “Cold Fish” couldn’t have been an easy task, and while “Guilty of Romance” is arguably the weakest … Continue reading
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