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- Typo on ‘Godzilla Minus One’ filmmaker signs on for his first English-language film ‘Grandgear’ for Sony and J.J. AbramsAnd another one Asian going to Hollywood! I hope his Doreamon - Stand by me 3…
- Typo on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’"on the style/photography levels"
- JJ Bona on Jackie Chan’s BEST Lo Wei flick just got better! Watch a video of what 88 Films’ ‘Dragon Fist’ 4K UHD will look like…Edited, thank you!
- Kiril Valkov on Jackie Chan’s BEST Lo Wei flick just got better! Watch a video of what 88 Films’ ‘Dragon Fist’ 4K UHD will look like…The release date (as per 88 Films website) has been moved to 24.02.2025. Appa…
- Andrew Hernandez on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’Well, John Wick was mostly gunplay, jiujitsu and judo. The Prosecutor seems t…
- Typo on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’Looks OK. But...too much like Wick & Co, and of course like A bittersweet…
- Typo on All aboard!? ‘Shin Godzilla’ co-director Shinji Higuchi to remake 1975’s ‘Bullet Train’ for Netflix! Watch a Teaser…The original has aged badly... But frankly I can easily wait for a remake.
- Typo on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’"Funny" to see Michael Hui there... In Hong Kong, he's in "The last dance", a…
- Andrew Hernandez on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’It’s amazing what 60 year old guys are still willing to put themselves throug…
- dakuan on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’i suspect i'll hate Yen's character just as much as i hated him in Raging Fir…
- Phil Chan on Don’t call it a comeback! Watch the Trailer for ‘Last Dance’ starring Hong Kong legend Michael Hui and Dayo WongAlready more than HK$50 million in local box office earnings after only a wee…
- Phil Chan on No further questions your honor! Watch Well Go USA’s Trailer for Donnie Yen’s latest action thriller ‘The Prosecutor’Both Michael Hui and Liza Wang as part of the cast? Donnie’s certainly bringi…
- Andrew Hernandez on Film Safari Ghana (2024) ReviewThis sounds like fun. My fiancé has family from Ghana, so she can tell me mor…
- Typo on Netflix ‘n KILL! Streaming giant awakens the English-language remake of Kim Jee-woon’s 2005 hit ‘A Bittersweet Life’I love the original. Perfect movie. They can shove their remake where the sun…
- Ska Martes on Tony Jaa will make America great again! Well Go USA is giving ‘Striking Rescue’ a U.S. theatrical release in DecemberGonna second this - surprised this site hasn't reviewed Aston Chen's Black St…
- paul taggart on A hunk, a hunk of ‘Burning Blood’! ‘Young and Dangerous’ stars Jordan Chan, Michael Tse and Jerry Lamb fire it up!oh another generic cgi mainland cop snorefest, great
- Ska Martes on The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the action-packed Teaser for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’Its not just the commies fault that HK stopped making the movies you love....…
- Bruce Jensen on The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the action-packed Teaser for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’Thanks for giving me some titles I haven't seen yet to check out (Once Upon A…
- Throwdown on Tony Jaa will make America great again! Well Go USA is giving ‘Striking Rescue’ a U.S. theatrical release in DecemberThis is actually a pretty good movie. The plot and the acting are all cinema-…
- Throwdown on Tony Jaa will make America great again! Well Go USA is giving ‘Striking Rescue’ a U.S. theatrical release in DecemberAmen. Some of the best action movies out of China/HK are going straight to st…
- Andrew Hernandez on The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the action-packed Teaser for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’Based on that notion, there haven’t been any good Chinese martial art films s…
- JJ Bona on High Forces (2024) ReviewLOL!!! =)
- dakuan on High Forces (2024) Reviewi couldn't be more focused, i'm getting high right now.
- Bruce Jensen on The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the action-packed Teaser for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’That being said, it looks vastly more appealing to me than any martial arts f…
- Anonymous on The final ‘Mission Impossible’ we reckon? Watch the action-packed Teaser for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’I agree. They need to stick to their martial arts garbage, which all looks th…
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Category Archives: Asian Titles
The Executioner Collection | Blu-ray (Arrow)
RELEASE DATE: January 10, 2023 In January 10, 2023, Arrow Video is releasing the Blu-ray for The Executioner Collection, which will include 1974’s The Executioner and The Executioner II: Karate Inferno – both directed by Teruo Ishii (Blind Woman’s Curse) starring International martial arts star, Sonny Chiba (Soul of Chiba, Kill Bill Vol 1). In The Executioner, Sonny Chiba is hired to take down a Tokyo drug dealer. In the follow up, … Continue reading
Ebola Syndrome | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: November 28, 2022 88 Films’ Blu-ray (Region B) for Herman Yau’s 1996 Hong Kong thriller, Ebola Syndrome is now available! After the success of the sadistic and powerful Bunman: The Untold Story, the director and star team of Herman Yau (The White Storm 2: Drug Lords) and Anthony Wong (Still Human) set about making another classic slice of Category III horror, Ebola Syndrome. After killing his boss, wanted convict Ah … Continue reading
Millionaire’s Express | Blu-ray (Arrow)
RELEASE DATE: February 28, 2023 On February 28, 2023, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Sammo Hung’s all-star, 1986 Hong Kong action classic, Millionaire’s Express (aka Shanghai Express). Note: An alternative slipcase, featuring original artwork, will be available exclusively through Arrow’s official website. Read the official details below: All aboard for the all-star action-packed adventure of a lifetime as martial arts maestro Sammo Hung (Heart of Dragon) brings … Continue reading
Dragons Forever | 4K UHD & Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: January 10, 2023 On January 10, 2023, 88 Films will be releasing a New Blu-ray (Region A) and 4K Ultra HD (Region Free) for Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao’s 1988 classic Dragons Forever. This release marks the first time in years the film will be getting an official release in any format, let alone on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD, in the U.S. Hotshot lawyer Jackie Lung (Jackie … Continue reading
Emergency Declaration | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: November 29, 2022 On November 29, 2022, Well Go USA is releasing Emergency Declaration on Blu-ray & DVD. In the tradition of airplane thrillers like Flight (2012), Sully (2016) and the recent Chinese Pilot (aka The Captain), the film is an upcoming South Korean production from director Han Jae-Rim (The King). The film (read our review), which involves two airplane pilots who must make an emergency declaration and land their plane safely, … Continue reading
The Dead and the Deadly | Bu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: November 21, 2022 Goodie Emporium is now shipping Eureka’s Blu-ray for the The Dead and the Deadly, a 1982 Golden Harvest film directed by Wu Ma (Showdown at the Cotton Mill) and starring Sammo Hung (The Incredible Kung Fu Master), Cherie Chung (Once a Thief) and Lam Ching Ying (Mr. Vampire). Official details: Criminally unseen in the West, The Dead and the Deadly is a horror-action-comedy-special effects extravaganza in … Continue reading
Magnificent Warriors | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: February 20, 2023 On February 20, 2023, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Magnificent Warriors, a 1987 Hong Kong actioner directed by David Chung Chi-Man (Royal Warriors). Following on from the success of Royal Warriors, David Chung and Michelle Yeoh teamed up again courtesy of D & B Films for this much beloved kung-fu actioner inspired by the success of the Indiana Jones franchise. Michelle … Continue reading
Yes, Madam! | Bu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: December 12, 2022 On December 12, 2022, Eureka will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Yes, Madam! (aka Police Assassins), a 1985 Hong Kong actioner directed by Corey Yuen (My Father is a Hero). This all-star great stars Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Cynthia Rothrock (Showdown in Manila), John Sham (Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars), Meng Hoi (Blonde Fury), Tsui Hark (The Bodyguard), James Tien (The Tattooed … Continue reading
Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind | Blu-ray (Arrow)
RELEASE DATE: January 17, 2023 In January 17, 2023, Arrow is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for 1972’s Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind, collectively directed by Huang Feng (Stoner) and starring Angela Mao (A Queen’s Ransom), Sammo Hung (Incredible Kung Fu Master), Carter Wong (The Skyhawk), Wang In Sik (Fist of Unicorn) and Bruce Leung (Bruce and the Iron Finger). Note: An alternative slipcase, featuring original artwork, will be available exclusively through … Continue reading
Maniac Driver | Blu-ray (Diabolik)
RELEASE DATE: December 13, 2022 On December 13, 2022, Diabolik is releasing the Blu-ray for Maniac Driver (read our review), a 2020 Japanese thriller directed by Kurando Mitsutake (Gun Woman, Karate Kill). A deranged taxi driver appears to be randomly stalking and killing various young women on the streets of Tokyo. His descent into madness follows a personal tragedy that has since left him in search of a worthy victim … Continue reading
Exte: Hair Extensions | Blu-ray (Media Blasters)
RELEASE DATE: November 22, 2022 On November 22, 2022, Media Blasters is releasing the Blu-ray Exte: Hair Extensions, a 2007 Japanese horror film from acclaimed director Sion Sono (Prisoners of the Ghostland, Love Exposure). Exte: Hair Extensions stars Chiaki Kuriyama (Kill Bill Vol. 1, Battle Royale), Ren Osugi (Outrage: Coda), Tsugumi (Why Don’t You Play in Hell?), Megumi Sato (After the Flowers) and Eri Machimoto (Together). When people are murdered and … Continue reading
The Roundup | Blu-ray (MPI Home Video)
RELEASE DATE: December 13, 2022 On December 13, 2022, MPI Home Video/Capelight is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for the 2022 box office smash, The Roundup (aka The Outlaws II). Directed by Lee Sang-yong (4th Period Mystery), this South Korean actioner stars Ma Dong-seok, aka Don Lee (Unstoppable, Champion, Along with the Gods, Train to Busan). South Korea: Geumcheon Police’s Major Crimes Unit is given a mission to extradite a fugitive who fled … Continue reading
Big Time Gambling Boss | Bu-ray (Radiance Films)
RELEASE DATE: January 3, 2023 On January 3, 2023, Radiance Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Kosaku Yamashita’s 1968 Japanese yakuza thriller, Big Time Gambling Boss. An atmospheric tale of gangland intrigue written by Kazuo Kasahara (Battles Without Honour and Humanity) and starring Tomisaburo Wakayama (Lone Wolf and Cub, New Battles Without Honor and Humanity) and genre legend Koji Tsuruta, Big Time Gambling Boss is one of the … Continue reading
Female Yakuza Tale | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)
RELEASE DATE: December 27, 2022 On December 27, 2022, Discotek Media is releasing the Blu-ray for Female Yakuza Tale (aka Love Free-For-All), a 1973 Japanese crime thriller directed by Teruo Ishii (Blind Woman’s Curse). Female Yakuza Tale stars Reiko Ike (New Battles Without Honor or Humanity), Meika Seri (World of Geisha), Jun Midorikawa (Sex & Fury), Emi Jo (Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion), Toru Abe (Cops vs. Thugs) and Kanjuro Arashi (North Sea … Continue reading
On the Run | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: September 26, 2022 88 Films’ Deluxe Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray (Region B) for On the Run is now shipping from U.S. retailer Goodie Emporium. This highly-anticipated release is a 1988 Hong Kong thriller directed by Alfred Cheung (Her Fatal Ways), and starring Yuen Biao (Zu: Warriors from Magic Mountain) and Pat Ha Man Jing (The Woman Knight of the Mirror Lake). On the Run also features Charlie Chin (Twinkle Twinkle … Continue reading
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