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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: DVD/Blu-ray New Releases
Lost in Thailand | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: February 25, 2014 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Xu Zheng’s Lost in Thailand, an adventure/comedy flick that grossed $200 million dollars at the Chinese box-office. Lost in Thailand is about two businessmen who go searching for their boss in Thailand, and then meet up with a tourist eager to explore the country. It’s the sequel to 2010’s Lost on Journey and has been described as … Continue reading
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Madame Sin | DVD (Shout! Factory)
RELEASE DATE: January 28, 2014 Shout! Factory presents the DVD for 1972’s Madame Sin. If you ever wondered what it would be like to see Robert Wagner (Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story) as a James Bond-type character, here’s your chance. Madame Sin is about a CIA agent (Wagner) who is used as a pawn in an insane woman’s (Bette Davis) plan to steal a Polaris submarine. Watch the trailer.
Nightmare City | Blu-ray & DVD (Raro Video USA)
RELEASE DATE: December 31, 2013 Raro Video USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1980’s Nightmare City (aka Incubo sulla città contaminata), directed by Umberto Lenzi (Gang War in Milan). An airplane exposed to radiation lands, and blood drinking zombies emerge armed with knives, guns and teeth! They go on a rampage slicing, dicing, and biting their way across the Italian countryside. Starring Hugo Stiglitz, Laura Trotter and Maria Rosaria … Continue reading
Thief | Blu-ray & DVD (Criterion Collection)
RELEASE DATE: January 14, 2014 Criterion Collection presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1981’s Thief, directed by Michael Mann (Heat) and starring James Caan (The Godfather). Becoming closer to his dream of leading a normal life, a professional safecracker (Caan) agrees to do a job for the mafia, who have other plans for him. Featuring music by Tangerine Dream. Also starring Tuesday Weld, Robert Prosky, Willie Nelson, James Belushi and Dennis Farina. Watch the trailer.
22 Bullets | Blu-ray & DVD (New Video Group)
RELEASE DATE: February 14, 2014 New Video Group presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 22 Bullets. From producers Luc Besson (The Fifth Element) and Robert Mark Kamen (Taken) comes a French action film called 22 Bullets (aka L’immortel) starring Jean Reno and directed by Richard Berry (The Black Box). A retired mobster (Reno) goes on a revenge spree after being left for dead with 22 bullets in his body by his … Continue reading
Death Wish: 40th Anniversary Edition | Blu-ray (Paramount)
RELEASE DATE: February 4, 2014 Paramount presents the Blu-ray for the Death Wish: 40th Anniversary Edition, directed by Michael Winner (Death Wish II). A New York City architect (Charles Bronson) becomes a one-man vigilante squad after his wife (Hope Lange) is murdered by street punks. Also features an early appearance by Jeff Goldblum as a thug. Watch the trailer. And don’t forget, Death Wish parts 1-4 are all currently available on Blu-ray.
The Berlin File | DVD (CJ Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: December 24, 2013 CJ Entertainment presents the DVD for Ryoo Seung-wan’s The Berlin File. The plot involves a secret agent who is framed for a crime he did not commit, and who must also protect the lives of his wife and unborn child. Starring Ha Jung-woo (The Chaser), Han Suk-kyu (Shiri), Ryoo Seung-bum (Crying Fist) and Jeon Ji-hyun (My Sassy Girl). Watch the trailer.
Attila | Blu-ray & DVD (Asylum)
RELEASE DATE: December 31, 2013 Asylum Entertainment presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Emmanuel Itier’s Attila. When American soldiers inadvertently steal Attila the Hun’s (UFC’s Cheick Congo) secret riches, the wrath of the barbarian is awakened; the mummified warrior will stop at nothing to kill the intruders. Now it’s up to an elite squad to stop him! Starring Chris Conrad, Luke Barnett and Poncho Hodges. Watch the trailer.
Badges of Fury | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: January 7, 2014 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Badges of Fury, starring Jet Li. When a spate of eerie murders erupts across Hong Kong, two troublemaking cops are assigned to the case. After discovering that all of the victims were former boyfriends of aspiring starlet, the detectives find themselves in a deadly situation. Also starring Wen Zhang, Michelle Chen, Collin Chou and Wu Jing. Watch the … Continue reading
Throne of Blood | Blu-ray & DVD (Criterion Collection)
RELEASE DATE: January 7, 2014 Criterion Collection presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Throne of Blood, directed by Akira Kurosawa. As a tough warrior who rises savagely to power, Toshiro Mifune gives a remarkable, animalistic performance, as does Isuzu Yamada as his ruthless wife. Throne of Blood fuses classical Western tragedy with formal elements taken from Noh theater to create an unforgettable cinematic experience. Watch the trailer.
Hellcage Inmate 611: Part II | DVD (Switchblade Pictures)
RELEASE DATE: January 28, 2014 Switchblade Pictures presents the DVD for Toshikazu Katsu’s Hellcage Inmate 611: Part II. For the crime of assaulting her lover, Saya Mizushima has been sentenced to three years in the most brutal prison facility in Japan. Starring Akira Kiuchi, Harumi Nemoto, Youko Kamon, Yoshimi Asada and Kei Mizutani. And don’t forget about Hellhole: Inmate 611.
Force of Execution | Blu-ray & DVD (Anchor Bay)
RELEASE DATE: December 17, 2013 Anchor Bay presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Force of Execution, starring Steven Seagal. Alexander’s (Seagal) criminal empire has been good to him – and devastating to his enemies – until his number one hitman, Roman (Bren Foster), messes up what should have been a routine hit. Alexander spares his protégé’s life but cripples his hands, thus ‘retiring’ Hurst forever. Before long, Alexander realizes that he’ll need Hurst’s … Continue reading
The Octagon | Blu-ray & DVD (Scorpion Releasing)
RELEASE DATE: December 3, 2013 Scorpion Releasing presents the Blu-ray & DVD for 1980’s The Octagon, directed by Eric Karson. It’s Chuck Norris versus Ninjas in a movie directed by the guy who brought us Black Eagle (with Kosugi and Van Damme). The Octagon also stars Lee Van Cleef (For A Few Dollars More), Tadashi Yamashita (American Ninja), Richard Norton (City Hunter), Yuki Shimoda, Gerald Okamura (Big Trouble in Little China) and Ernie Hudson … Continue reading
Posted in DVD/Blu-ray New Releases, Martial Arts Titles
Drive-In Cult Classics 200 Film Collection | DVD (Mill Creek Entertainment)
RELEASE DATE: December 3, 2013 Mill Creek presents the DVD set for the Drive-In Cult Classics 200 Film Collection! Turn away from the typical Hollywood fare and prepare for an offbeat trip with some of cinema’s most eccentric far-out films. This 50 DVD collection of outrageous cult classics is packed with 200 genre-defining (including martial arts) films that are anything but mainstream. See comments section for a complete listing!
Sword Masters: Legend of the Bat | DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: January 28, 2014 Well Go USA presents the DVD for Chor Yuen’s Legend of the Bat (aka Bat Island Adventure or Clans of Intrigue 2). In this 1978 Shaw Brothers flick, Chu Liu Hsiang (Ti Lung) must journey to the mysterious Bat Island to investigate a merchant who has put a price on Liu Hsiang’s head! Also starring Ling Yun, Yueh Hua, Derek Yee, Ching Li, Wong Chung … Continue reading











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