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Nancy Lo on You were expecting someone else? Not official, but rumors suggest that Josh O’Connor is the new 007!Just grreat. More far right, manosphere BS. people wonder why nobody cares ab…
JJ Bona on You were expecting someone else? Not official, but rumors suggest that Josh O’Connor is the new 007!For sure. Sam is one of my favorite directors, and he definitely made the Bon…
Andrew Hernandez on ‘Raid’ star Iko Uwais is a BAD BOY! Watch the U.S. Trailer for ‘Fists on a Plane’ (aka ‘Wings of Dread’) starring Ashton ChenI thought we were done with “insert bullshit here-on a plane” titles. If Xeno…
Andrew Hernandez on You were expecting someone else? Not official, but rumors suggest that Josh O’Connor is the new 007!I know most people don’t enjoy the other Craig Bond films as much as Casino R…
JJ Bona on You were expecting someone else? Not official, but rumors suggest that Josh O’Connor is the new 007!Saying Craig and Seydoux have zero chemistry is putting it mildly. Honestly,…
Ska Martes on You were expecting someone else? Not official, but rumors suggest that Josh O’Connor is the new 007!As someone who doesnt like any of the Bond movies except the Daniel Craig one…
JJ Bona on You were expecting someone else? Not official, but rumors suggest that Josh O’Connor is the new 007!Thank you. Hopefully we got it under control. I haven't been too impressed wi…
Andrew Hernandez on You were expecting someone else? Not official, but rumors suggest that Josh O’Connor is the new 007!It is nice to see COF back after that mysterious hiatus. I suspect several te…
Wacky Chan on DAMME Japanese gangsters! Jean-Claude Van Damme returns to his martial arts roots for ‘Katana’You mean her 12 cats? hahaha
Ningen on WOOF! WOOF! ‘Shadow Strays’ filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto gives an update on ‘Sleeping Dogs’ starring Simu LiuLiu posing with Tony Leung. https://www.instagram.com/p/DfcXsp_xZkw/?utm_sour…
Barrett Vorhis on Grandmaster Ji Han-jae, founder of Sin Moo Hapkido and ‘Game of Death’ action star, passes away at 89R.I.P. Ji Han Jae
Ska Martes on Three in the chamber! Arrow announces ‘The 36th Chamber Trilogy’ Blu-ray collection arriving in JanuaryNot even sure if the shaws catalog has been scanned in 4k yet. Although I rea…
Ska Martes on DAMME Japanese gangsters! Jean-Claude Van Damme returns to his martial arts roots for ‘Katana’Production by Division Z doesnt sound very encouraging. Theres a reason A24 i…
Ska Martes on DAMME Japanese gangsters! Jean-Claude Van Damme returns to his martial arts roots for ‘Katana’I feel more sorry for her huband. Man must be working 70 hours a week so he d…
Wacky Chan on DAMME Japanese gangsters! Jean-Claude Van Damme returns to his martial arts roots for ‘Katana’Welcome back C.O.F. Good you added bot protection. Bad that Nancy Lo is a rea…
Nancy Lo on Three in the chamber! Arrow announces ‘The 36th Chamber Trilogy’ Blu-ray collection arriving in JanuaryOkay, Mr. “I have a 4K HD player.” Maybe try not telling everyone else what t…
Nancy Lo on DAMME Japanese gangsters! Jean-Claude Van Damme returns to his martial arts roots for ‘Katana’Trump supporter old man racist. Who cares. 🤦🏽♀️
Typo on Three in the chamber! Arrow announces ‘The 36th Chamber Trilogy’ Blu-ray collection arriving in JanuaryTwo Blu-Ray for three films, that's kinda cheap for such a trilogy (OK, the t…
Typo on ‘Raid’ star Iko Uwais is a BAD BOY! Watch the U.S. Trailer for ‘Fists on a Plane’ (aka ‘Wings of Dread’) starring Ashton ChenAnother masterpiece. Soon: Feet on a plane.
Andrew Hernandez on COMING TO AMERICA? ‘The Big Hit’ star Antonio Sabàto Jr. takes aim in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante 2’I agree with everything else, but Dungeon Siege was a guilty pleasure. It was…
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Ska Martes on The Big Heat | 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)Waise Lee aka Why See Lay - a Cantonese play on words for Wesley perhaps?
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Tory on COMING TO AMERICA? ‘The Big Hit’ star Antonio Sabàto Jr. takes aim in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante 2’Sabato Jr. 😂 Of course he’s got nothing better to do.
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Author Archives: Jeff Bona
City on Fire ranks Bruce Lee’s movies (from Worst to Best)
We were going to start off this introduction with the typical “Although Bruce Lee only made 5 movies, the impact of each can still be felt to this day,” but we’re going to save you the trouble and get right to the good stuff. But before we do, please note: Our choices of Bruce Lee’s “Worst to Best” are not based solely on writing, fight choreography, acting, budget, soundtrack or … Continue reading
They Call ‘Em Bruce: People who played Bruce Lee
The following feature is about the many actors who have portrayed Bruce Lee in movies, TV and advertisements. In an effort to put together the most comprehensive list, I’ve also included those who portrayed him in ways that I can’t explain. It should also be noted that the term “biopics” should be taken lightly, as ALL biopics listed are extremely sensationalized. Yes, even the ones endorsed, produced and blessed by The Bruce Lee Estate (controlled … Continue reading
Universal Soldier (1971) Review
Director: Cy Enfield Cast: George Lazenby, Ben Caruthers, Robin Hunter, Edward Judd, Alan Barnes, Cy Enfield, Germaine Greer, Rudolph Walker, Chrissie Townson, Guy Deghy Running Time: 94 min. By Jeff Bona While promoting 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, model-turned-actor, George Lazenby, the film’s “New James Bond” star, was literally a signature away from playing Bond again, until his then-manager, Ronan O’Rahilly, convinced him not to take the deal: “Bond is [Sean] Connery’s gig,” O’Rahilly … Continue reading
Lady Killer, The (1977) Review
Director: Zhu Mu Producer: Raymond Chow Cast: Robert Lee, Sylvia Chang, Nick Lam Wai Kei, Shaw Yum Yum, Lee Kwan, Gam Dai Running Time: 86 min. By Jeff Bona Before Brandon and Shannon Lee stepped into the Hong Kong film industry to make Legacy of Rage (1986) and Enter the Eagles (1998) respectively; Robert Lee, Bruce Lee’s younger brother, was cast to appear in Lady Killer, an extremely bizarre 1977 film that also … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, Golden Harvest, News, Reviews
Tagged Gam Dai, Guan Shan, Lee Kwan, Nick Lam Wai Kei, Robert Lee, Shaw Yum Yum, Sylvia Chang, Zhu Mu
Wailing, The (2016) Review
Na Hong-jin, the fierce South Korean filmmaker behind Chaser (2008) and The Yellow Sea (2010), is once again unleashing hell with The Wailing – and let me tell you – I’ve never been happier seeing a director’s return since Kim Jee-woon made sadistic violence look so alluring in I Saw the Devil (2010). While every Asian film fanatic was waiting anxiously for Donnie Yen to fight Mike Tyson in Ip … Continue reading
Posted in All, Korean, News, Reviews
Tagged Hwang Jung-min, Jun Kunimura, Kwak Do-Won, Na Hong-jin
Van Damme is the most ‘remade’ action star in the world!
Love him or hate him, there’s no denying that Jean-Claude Van Damme is a trendsetter when it comes to action and martial arts movies. He’s also a name that helped build franchises that gave birth to endless money-making sequels and prequels. In the late ’80s/early ’90s, films like Bloodsport and Kickboxer rejuvenated a genre that was practically in limbo during the final stages of the Chuck Norris and Ninja-craze era. … Continue reading
Hungry? Watch the newest ‘Jurassic World’ trailer!
THE MOVIE: The fourth installment in the Jurassic Park franchise is titled Jurassic World. Directing the film will be Colin Trevorrow (Safety Not Guaranteed). There are no plot details, but the film has a release date for June 12, 2015. So far, the cast includes Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jake Johnson, Nick Robinson, Ty Simpkins and Irrfan Khan. Chances are his script will bear no resemblance to an earlier one … Continue reading
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