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JJ Bona on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyThanks for elaborating. Good to know. I'll give it a chance if it convenientl…
Dal on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyNo, it wasn’t just the lack of action pieces, l was disappointed with the who…
Ningen on Shaolin Soccer (2001) ReviewLooks like it's the dubbed version. *Sigh*. https://www.academymuseum.org/pro…
Ningen on GET OVER HERE! Watch a fight clip from ‘Mortal Kombat II’ starring Karl Urban, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki SanadaFirst ten minutes free. https://youtu.be/Uwq3EzDCVqA?si=_c5WWbNAS00qtj6Z
Ningen on Shaolin Soccer (2001) ReviewAcademy screening this Sunday. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZVN8r5APMX/?ut…
JJ Bona on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyHmmm... Sounds like the common complaint is for the lack of any interesting a…
Dal on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyI went in expecting to love Tornado but left the cinema really disappointed!…
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upWould definitely be interesting to see Bren Foster in a HK flick. They'd get…
Steve Marger on Martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock teams up with Tim Scanlon for SRS Cinema’s Blu-ray for ‘Ryan Carson’You don't know the budget and/or the time constraints that came with this mov…
Anonymous on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimEverything is inspired by things that came before. Hong Kong cinema itself wa…
Joly on Life After Fighting (2024) ReviewJe découvre pour la première fois Bren Foster dans son premier film Life Afte…
Walter on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upI also forgot Iko Uwais.
Andy Wozniak on ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long titleThat's up to Jet Li, not for you to decided.
squeesh on Hong Kong action is BACK with a vengeance! Watch the Newest clip from FURIOUS starring Xie Miao and Joe TaslimUh, seriously? The John Wick films were literally inspired by Hong Kong kung…
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQuizás quieras esperar a que realmente la hagan primero. 😄
JJ Bona on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upNo Don "The Dragon" Wilson? List rejected. =)
Daniel Justo Borras on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upQueria saber cuando se estrena la pelicula en Argentina ?
Walter on THE FURIOUS PART II? A sequel to ‘The Furious’ already in the works as producer promises a bigger follow upHere's a giant list of martial arts actors who could in theory join this hypo…
Kenn Williams on Armie uncancels himself in Uwe Boll’s ‘Citizen Vigilante’… grab the signed Limited Edition Blu-ray before it’s gone!Uwe is a helleuva action director. The Rampage trilogy , Assualt on Wall Stre…
dakuan on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in Julyfrom what i recall, there's very little action in the movie, it's just a regu…
Andrew Hernandez on Contour (2006) ReviewI purchased the original DVD from HK Flix way back when. I think it goes for…
Typo on Back to school again! Shout announces 4K Ultra HD for Ringo Lam’s 1988 Hong Kong action film ‘School on Fire’Zero interest if I can't watch the full movie including "Extended and Uncenso…
Typo on 16 bit martial arts mayhem comes to life! Lionsgate’s live action ‘Streets of Rage’ lands director and new writersI'll pass.
Andrew Hernandez on Watch a clip from ‘Beast’ starring Daniel MacPherson, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth and martial arts star Bren FosterBeast was a pretty good film. Daniel MacPherson Didn’t have any previous mart…
Andrew Hernandez on Reck It, Scott! Scott Adkins, Vinnie Jones and Mark Strange make a mess in the New Trailer for ‘Reckless’A US distributor finally picked this up after the stupid UK exclusive streami…
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Category Archives: Asian Titles
Tormented | aka Rabbit Horror | Blu-ray + Blu-ray 3D & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: April 2, 2013 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D & DVD for Tormented (aka Rabbit Horror 3D), directed by Takashi Shimizu (Ju-on: The Grudge). This Japanese horror film involves Kiriko (Hikari Mitsushima) and her younger half-brother Daigo (Takeru Shibuya) who are haunted by a large rabbit-doll. Tormented features cinematography work by Christopher Doyle (In the Mood for Love), which is his first film made in 3D. Watch … Continue reading
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Deadball | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: April 9, 2013 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Yudai Yamaguchi’s (Meatball Machine) Deadball (aka Dead Ball). The film stars Tak Sakaguchi (Versus) as Jubeh, a teenager who accidentally kills his father with his powerful baseball arm. Years later, he is sent to a reform school after killing over 50 people. To escape the school, Jubeh agrees to join the baseball team, even though he … Continue reading
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Judgement | DVD (Pathfinder Home Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: April 23, 2013 Pathfinder presents the DVD for Masato Tsujioka’s Judgement. An ex-boxer wakes up in chains. In this unfamiliar room, he sees his old boxing partner, Matoba; and his long time rival, Ushijima; both being held captive. A woman’s voice erupts: “Choose which one to kill… or you die.” In the tradition of Saw and Battle Royale comes a new tale of horror.
Double Feature: Death Penalty.com & Death Penalty.com: A New Beginning | DVD (Danger After Dark)
RELEASE DATE: March 12, 2013 Danger After Dark presents the Double Feature DVD for Death Penalty.com & Death Penalty.com: A New Beginning. Angry at someone? No worries. Welcome to DeathPenalty.com where you can find a mysteriously masked ally to solve your problem. But there is a catch: for every murder requested, you must commit one and if you don’t follow the plan, you are next! Watch the trailer.
Electric Button (Moon & Cherry) DVD (Tidepoint Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: April 23, 2013 Tidepoint Pictures presents the DVD for Electric Button (Moon & Cherry). Mayama, the star of her erotica writing club, has a bad case of writer’s block. When Tadokoro joins the group, Mayama learns that he’s a virgin. Mayama decides that introducing him to a variety of sexual indulgences might just be the inspiration she needs. As “”research”” for her book, she documents Tadokoro’s sexual awakening. Mayama … Continue reading
The Suicide Forecast | DVD (Bayview Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: March 19, 2013 Bayview Entertainment presents the DVD for The Suicide Forecast (aka Suspicious Customers). Byeong-wu (Ryoo Seung-bum of The Unjust) left the world of professional baseball and found success as an insurance salesman. But when one of his clients commits suicide – and questions about advice he provided to the insured – his own life spins out of control. Watch the trailer.
Yakuza vs. Ninja | DVD (Asian Media Rights)
RELEASE DATE: April 16, 2013 Asian Media Rights presents the DVD for Yakuza vs. Ninja (aka Hagure Gumi vs. Ninja or Haguregumi vs. Ninja). According to a rule of Ninja, twins are forced to fight each other. After a near death battle, one twin is saved by Yakuza, which basically means: it’s Yakuza vs. Ninja time! Starring Kudou Shunsaku, Erina and Takagi Shinpei.
Going by the Book: Special Edition 2-Disc DVD Set (Bayview Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: April 16, 2013 Bayview Entertainment presents the DVD for Hee-chan Ra’s Going by the Book: Special Edition. Things get out of control when Doman, an eager and saintly traffic cop, is asked the play the role of the bank robber in a robbery intervention police training program. Includes the feature film plus more than an hour and 45 minutes of video extras! Watch the trailer.
Girl$ | aka Girls | Blu-ray & DVD (Funimation)
RELEASE DATE: April 16, 2013 Funimation presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Kenneth Bi’s (The Drummer) Girl$ (aka Girls), a film about teenagers and young women who are drawn into compensated dating in Hong Kong; compensated dating which pretty much means “prostitution” as far as the movie is concerned. Starring Michelle Wai, Bonnie Xian, Wong Si-Man and Una Lin. Watch the trailer.
Ninja the Mission Force Riffs: Ninja Empire | DVD (Dark Maze Studios)
RELEASE DATE: February 8, 2013 Dark Maze Studios, the creators of the Telly Award-winning series Ninja the Mission Force, are back! This time, they riff the cheesy cut-and-paste flick Ninja Empire in a new DVD called Ninja the Mission Force Riffs: Ninja Empire. You can watch the Godrey Ho film with or without the riffing commentary, PLUS you get the season 2 premiere of Ninja the Mission Force over a month … Continue reading
Penthouse Playboys | DVD (Asian Media Rights)
RELEASE DATE: March 26, 2013 Asian Media Rights presents the DVD for Jeong Seung-Gu’s Penthouse Playboy (aka Searching for the Elephant, Penthouse Elephant). Three young professionals struggle with compulsions: sex addiction, infidelity, betrayal and schizophrenia. Starring Dong-Hyuk Cho, Jong-min Baek and Myeong-hee Go. Watch the trailer.
A Simple Life | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: February 26, 2013 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Ann Hui’s A Simple Life. Ah Tao (Deanie Ip) has worked for Roger’s (Andy Lau) family as a nanny and maid over the course of four generations. After suffering a stroke, she (Deanie Ip) announces that she wants to quit her job and move into an old people’s home. Watch the trailer.
Bruce Lee Double Feature: Way of the Dragon & Game of Death | DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: April 30, 2013 Shout! Factory presents the Bruce Lee Double Feature DVD, which contains two of Bruce Lee’s Golden Harvest films: 1972′s Way of the Dragon and 1978′s Game of Death, which was released posthumously. The DVDs will feature an anamorphic widescreen presentation of the original movies from new HD-transfer.
Dragon Lord Blu-ray (Miramax Echo Bridge)
DATE: May 7, 2013 Miramax Echo Bridge presents the Blu-ray for Jackie Chan’s Dragon Lord (aka Young Master in Love). This 1982 classic is directed by and starring Jackie Chan. Buyer Beware: Miramax Echo Bridge’s titles are not exactly known for their quality and care when it comes to Jackie Chan’s films (ie DVD upscales for Blu-ray editions, English dubbed tracks only). Great movie, though! Watch the trailer.
The Kick DVD (Lionsgate)
RELEASE DATE: April 2, 2013 Lionsgate presents the DVD for The Kick, a Thailand/South Korean co-production directed by Prachya Pinkaew (Tom Yum Goong). The film is about Korean family of Taekwondo experts who immigrate to Thailand. The film stars Cho Jae-hyun (Bad Guy), Yea Ji-won (Hanji), Yanin Vismistananda (Chocolate) and Petchtai Wongkamlao (Ong Bak 3). Check out the trailer.











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