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Andrew Hernandez on Under the Gun (1995) ReviewWow. How did I never hear of this film before? I just found a used copy on eB…
Paul Taggart on Under the Gun (1995) ReviewThis filmis great, good shout
Andrew Hernandez on Who will replace JCVD? A24 is in negotiations for the remake rights to the Jean-Claude Van Damme’s ‘Bloodsport’Normally I would ignore this, but an A24 take on Bloodsport could be cool. I…
Andrew Hernandez on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’Thank you. I suppose Slow West was meant to be one of those movies that rubs…
Paul Bramhall on The Snake Prince (1976) ReviewThe dilemma of every Shaw Brothers fan in the 2020’s summarised in 34 words.
James Broome on The Snake Prince (1976) ReviewI really want to buy these imprint releases. I just dread Arrow announcing Sh…
Tory on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’That’s a fantastic description! Totally accurate. And I can see why obvious s…
Phil Chan on Hong Kong’s Heaven’s Gate? Juno Mak’s anticipated thriller ‘Sons of the Neon Night’ to finally shine this yearOfficially selected for this year's Midnight Screenings at Cannes: https://ww…
Ian C. on Lady Whirlwind, move over! Watch the New Trailer for John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’This looks interesting. The trailer is now out. https://youtu.be/JCW7OoSp0bI
Pete Cook on The return of Jet Li? More on Yuen Woo Ping’s ‘Blades of the Guardians’ starring Wu Jing and Nic TseBring Back Jet Li!!!! for a few more movies. I think Jet Li would GREAT for t…
paul taggart on Brokenhearted, The (2024) ReviewAgreed
Ska Martes on We guess Bruce Lee won’t be in it? Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel to take place in 1977You could argue a 2 week token theatrical window doesn't really count as a th…
Paul Taggart on The Snake Prince (1976) Reviewthis sounds insane
Robert Jeffrey Allee on The origins of Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan and Yuen Biao revealed? Shout! to release Blu-ray for 1988’s ‘Painted Faces’I always wanted to see this and never had any luck finding it. I hope it's go…
Andrew Hernandez on We guess Bruce Lee won’t be in it? Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel to take place in 1977That’s ridiculous. Mank and The Killer ‘23 were good enough to be in theatres…
Martin Sandison on Brokenhearted, The (2024) ReviewBrilliant review, bro! Makes me want ti see this ASAP.
Rico Jacobson on The Lost Bladesman | Blu-ray (Imprint)Subject: Your Next Adventure Starts Here Hi there, My name is Taylor from [Ba…
Juan A Dilone on We have physical evidence that Donnie Yen’s ‘The Prosecutor’ hits Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD in May from Well Go USAwhich the blueray had a english speaking language
Ska Martes on We guess Bruce Lee won’t be in it? Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel to take place in 19772025 David Fincher isn't 1995 David Fincher. Man hasn't made a top tier movie…
JJ Bona on We guess Bruce Lee won’t be in it? Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel to take place in 1977Totally agree with you there. People can't take anything these days.
Nikolai Hel on Richard Norton, ‘Gymkata’ and ‘City Hunter’ actor, martial artist, trainer and stunt performer, dies at 75"Painful?" Definitely, yes. :(
Andrew Hernandez on We guess Bruce Lee won’t be in it? Cliff Booth-centric ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel to take place in 1977It’s funny and sad how people are bitching about this. Very few people have a…
Andrew Hernandez on 2 for the road! ‘Snatch’ filmmaker Guy Ritchie to direct ‘Road House’ sequel with Jake Gyllenhaal returningIf they’re gonna do this, ditch the “multi-pass” bullshit! Go back to traditi…
Typo on Prosecutor, The (2024) ReviewI like that movie a lot. But I have to admit that the only parts that I find…
JJ Bona on Shatter | 4K Ultra HD (Hammers Films )I'm sure most fans and collectors will pick it up for its historical value.
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Category Archives: Asian Titles
An Autumn’s Tale | Blu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: July 29, 2024 On July 29, 2024, 88 Films is releasing a Blu-ray for An Autumn’s Tale, a 1987 Hong Kong classic from director Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting (City of Glass) starring Chow Yun-fat (The Head Hunter) and Cherie Chung (Walk on Fire). Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting directed this light hearted, simplistic love story filmed on location in New York City. For the film, Chow Yun-fat earned a best actor … Continue reading
An Old Kung Fu Master | Blu-ray (Terror Vision)
RELEASE DATE: May 2024 Next month, Terror Vision is releasing the Blu-ray for 1981’s An Old Kung Fu Master. This kung fu classic is directed by Cheng-Liang Kwan (Showdown at the Equator) and stars Simon Yuen Siu-Tin (Drunken Master), Charles Heung (Deadly Kung Fu Factor) and Cecilia Wong (Stranger from Shaolin). Official details: From actor/director Cheng-Liang Kwan (The Eight Robbers) comes An Old Kung Fu Master! A drunken master takes … Continue reading
The Inspector Wears Skirts 3 | Bu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: July 9, 2024 On July 9, 2024, 88 Films will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Inspector Wears Skirts 3, a 1990 Hong Kong film directed by Wellson Chin Sing Wai (Naughty Boys). Inspector Kan (Stanley Fung), now married to Madame Wu (Sibelle Hu), has been instructed to train the Banshee Squad Members after Madame Wu goes into semi-retirement. For their next mission, the Squad is … Continue reading
The Inspector Wears Skirts 4 | Bu-ray (88 Films)
RELEASE DATE: July 9, 2024 On July 9, 2024, 88 Films will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Inspector Wears Skirts 4, a 1992 Hong Kong film directed by Wellson Chin Sing Wai (Naughty Boys). To save the Hong Kong Police Force’s Banshee Squad from becoming defunct, the struggling new squad members seek the help of former officers Amy (Sandra Ng Kwan Yue), now a divorced mom with … Continue reading
The Procurator | Blu-ray (Bayview)
RELEASE DATE: April 16, 202 On April 16, 2024, China Lion/Bayview is releasing the Blu-ray for The Procurator, the latest thriller from director, Alan Mak (Integrity), one of the creative forces behind Infernal Affairs, Overheard and Extraordinary Mission. The film stars Johnny Huang (Lost in Russia, Operation Red Sea), Baihe Bai (A City Called Macau, Monster Hunt 2), Qianyuan Wang (Saving Mr. Wu, Caught in Time), Shaofeng Feng (Code of the … Continue reading
Enter the Clones of Bruce | Blu-ray (Severin)
RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2024 On June 25, 2024, Severin Films will be releasing the Blu-ray for the long-awaited Bruceploitation documentary Enter the Clones of Bruce. Within hours of his 1974 funeral, Hong Kong movie studios began to produce hundreds of unauthorized biopics, spin-offs and rip-offs starring a competing roster of Bruce Lee lookalikes. Over the next decade, ‘Bruceploitation’ would become a staple of global cinema. Director David Gregory – … Continue reading
The Game of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection Vol 1 | Blu-ray (Severin)
RELEASE DATE: June 25, 2024 On June 25, 2024, Severin Films will be releasing The Game of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection Volume 1, which will be available in a web-store Limited Edition bundle. Also included will be the Enter the Clones of Bruce Lee documentary, and Bruce Le’s super-rare The Big Boss Part II. Read on for the all the official details! Hours after Bruce Lee’s death, Bruceploitation was born. And … Continue reading
Red Peony Gambler 1 – 3 | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: June 17, 2024 On June 17, 2024, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) set for the Red Peony Gambler series, which will include 1968’s Red Peony Gambler and Red Peony Gambler 2: Gambler’s Obligation, as well as Red Peony Gambler 3: The Flower Cards Game. Originally released between 1968 and 1972, the Red Peony Gambler series is a cornerstone of the ninkyo eiga genre and a clear influence on such cult … Continue reading
The World of Kanako | Blu-ray & DVD (Drafthouse Films)
RELEASE DATE: July 9, 2024 On July 9, 2024, Drafthouse Films is releasing a new Blu-ray for Tetsuya Nakashima’s 2014 uncompromising thriller, The World of Kanako (read our review). The World of Kanako is a nonstop visual and emotional assault to the senses as it follows ex-detective Akikazu on the hunt for his daughter, Kanako. What he discovers is a web of depravity surrounding both Kanako and himself. As he … Continue reading
The Raid | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-rau (Umbrella)
RELEASE DATE: July 3, 2024 On July 3, 2024, Umbrella Entertainment is releasing a 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Region B) Collector’s Limited Edition for The Raid, the 2011 groundbreaking martial arts cult-classic from Gareth Evans (The Raid 2, Apostle, Merantau). The Raid stars Iko Uwais (Triple Threat), Joe Taslim (The Night Comes for Us) and Yayan Ruhian (Yakuza Apocalypse). The throat-cutting, arm-snapping, non-stop action flick The Raid has arrived in … Continue reading
Sympathy for the Underdog | Blu-ray (Radiance)
RELEASE DATE: June 24, 2024 On June 24, 2024, Radiance is releasing the Blu-ray (A/B) for Sympathy for the Underdog, a 1971 Yakuza thriller from director Kinji Fukasaku (The Green Slime, Battle Royale, New Battles Without Honor and Humanity). Returning from a ten-year prison sentence, former gang leader Gunji (Koji Tsuruta, Big Time Gambling Boss) finds that his turf has been taken over by his former enemy, now a large … Continue reading
Prison Walls: Abashiri Prison 1-3 | Blu-ray (Eureka)
RELEASE DATE: May 27, 2024 On May 27, 2024, Eureka will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Prison Walls, a 2-disc set that will include 1965’s Abashiri Prison, Another Abashiri Prison Story, and Abashiri Prison: Saga of Homesickness. Constructed in the late nineteenth century to house political prisoners, Japan’s infamous Abashiri Prison served as the inspiration for a popular and prolific run of yakuza movies released between 1965 and 1972. The … Continue reading
Motorway | Blu-ray (Chameleon Films)
RELEASE DATE: April 2024 In April of 2024, Chameleon Films will be releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Motorway, a 2011 Hong kong thriller from director Pou-Soi Cheang (SPL II: A Time for Consequences). The film will be available in both a standard and a Limited Pressed CD soundtrack version. Motorway stars Shawn Yue (The Brink), Anthony Wong (Untold Story), Michelle Yip Suen (Dream Home), Gordon Lam (I Did It … Continue reading
Sex and Fury | Blu-ray (Discotek Media)
RELEASE DATE: May 28, 2024 On May 28, 2024, Discotek Media is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A) for Sex and Fury (read our review), a 1973 ‘pinky violence’ film from director Norifumi Suzuki (Killing Machine) that stars Reiko Ike (New Battles Without Honor and Humanity, Cops vs Thugs). The film will be presented with a Brand New HD transfer. During the Meiji era, a gambler called Ocho takes revenge on … Continue reading
Classic Tokusatsu Collection | Blu-ray (Shout!)
RELEASE DATE: February 27, 2023 On February 27, 2023, Shout! Factory is releasing the 4-disc Blu-ray set for The Classic Tokusatsu Collection. The set will include 1959’s Prince of Space, 1961’s Invasion of the Neptune Men, 1966’s Watari, Ninja Boy, 1966’s Golden Ninja, 1966’s The Magic Serpent, 1969’s Ninja Scope, and 1966’s Terror Beneath the Sea. Official details: Get ready to be transported back to the sixties to experience some … Continue reading
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