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Ska Martes on Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025) ReviewIf MI8 was a Chinese movie, everyone would complain that it was commie propag…
Paul Bramhall on Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025) ReviewValid comparison to Skynet, I never thought about that while I was watching i…
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Killer Meteor on I still refuse to say that Karate came from Kung Fu! Watch the New Japanese Trailer for ‘Karate Kid: Legends’I had a great time with this!
Ska Martes on Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025) ReviewEven with lowered expectations coming into this, MI8 is a massive disappointm…
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Ningen on Shout, shout, let it all out… to ARROW! UK label to distribute ‘Hard Boiled’, ‘The Killer’ and more in the UKWhile you're waiting for the classic Chow Yun Fat, the underappreciated Bulle…
Ningen on Corey Yuen, ‘Righting Wrongs’ and ‘The Transporter’ director and action choreographer, Dies at 73Watching it-haven't finished it yet-and it's kinda cliche to say it now, but…
Ningen on I still refuse to say that Karate came from Kung Fu! Watch the New Japanese Trailer for ‘Karate Kid: Legends’Jackie gets letterboxed. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKP5c3Qy2I6/?utm_sour…
Ningen on Corey Yuen, ‘Righting Wrongs’ and ‘The Transporter’ director and action choreographer, Dies at 73Also just posted to YouTube legally for free is the original Transporter.
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Paul Bramhall on Warner needs to rush in because Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker are both game for ‘Rush Hour 4’There are those out there who'd say Jackie Chan was already too old when he m…
Ningen on Warner needs to rush in because Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker are both game for ‘Rush Hour 4’Aren't they already old for that shit? Not compared to Mel and Lethal Weapon…
Andrew Hernandez on Warner needs to rush in because Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker are both game for ‘Rush Hour 4’I’d be surprised if quality control was factored in. If Jackie is willing to…
Tory on Peter Kwong, ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘The Golden Child’ actor and martial artist, dies at 73Well, that’s a bummer. I grew up watching Big Trouble, and I’m told that I re…
Ningen on I still refuse to say that Karate came from Kung Fu! Watch the New Japanese Trailer for ‘Karate Kid: Legends’Jackie on why there's no sequel to the Jaden movie. https://www.instagram.com…
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Typo on Shout, shout, let it all out… to ARROW! UK label to distribute ‘Hard Boiled’, ‘The Killer’ and more in the UK156 Hong Kong cinema classics. 156 movies, and ALL of them are "classics"? Ye…
Trieu Do Jr on Prosecutor, The (2024) ReviewI agree. To me it was a loose remake of Righting Wrongs
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Category Archives: DVD/Blu-ray New Releases
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
Section 8 | Blu-ray (Image)
RELEASE DATE: November 15, 2022 On November 15, 2022, RLJE Films is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Section 8 (read our review), a Christian Sesma-directed (Take Back) actioner starring Ryan Kwanten (True Blood), Dolph Lundgren (Black Water), Dermot Mulroney (Hanna), Scott Adkins (Debt Collectors) and Mickey Rourke (Take Back, Double Team). Section 8 also stars Robert LaSardo (Death Race), Maurice Compte (Narcos), Geoffrey Blake (Midway), Paul Sloan (Vigilante Diaries), Mary Christina Brown (Vigilante Diaries), … Continue reading
Ghost Warrior | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)
RELEASE DATE: 2023 Early next year, Kino Lorber is releasing the Blu-ray for 1984’s Ghost Warrior (aka Swordkill), an inventive fantasy-adventure from cult-movie king Charles Band (Parasite). Suddenly awake after 400 years of frozen sleep, a valiant samurai warrior struggles to survive the harsh challenges of modern-day Los Angeles. This action-packed tale is the thrilling saga of Yoshi (Hiroshi Fujioka, High Seas Hijack, In the Line of Duty III), a master … 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
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