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Deal on Fire! The Warlords | Blu-ray | Only $7 – Expires soon!

The Warlords | Blu-ray (Magnolia)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Warlords, an action thriller directed by Peter Ho-Sun Chan (Wuxia) and starring Jet Li (League of Gods), Takeshi Kaneshiro (Sleepless Town)  and Andy Lau (Chasing the Dragon). Set in the midst of the Taiping Rebellion of the 1860s, The Warlords stars Jet Li as General Pang, who barely survives a brutal massacre of his fellow soldiers by playing dead, and then … Continue reading

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Fists, Kicks, & Kimchi: A History of the Korean Taekwon-Action Genre in the 1970’s – 1980’s

After going through a golden age in the 1960’s, Korean cinema went through one of its most challenging decades in the 70’s. Economic growth saw television sets make their way into most households and become the medium of choice, while the ushering in of the Yushin era saw president Park Chung-hee tighten his dictatorial grip on the country, imposing strict censorship on any creative work. After a decade that produced … Continue reading

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Alienoid: Return to the Future (2024) Review

Director: Choi Dong-hun Cast: Ryoo Joon-Yeol, Kim Woo-Bin, Kim Tae-Ri, Lee Ha-Nee, Yum Jung-Ah, Jo Woo-Jin, Kim Eui-Sung, Jin Sun-Kyu, Wi Ji-woong, Lee Si-hoon Running Time: 123 min. By Paul Bramhall Korea’s premier blockbuster director Choi Dong-hoon returned with a bang in 2022 with Alienoid, a time travelling sci-fi genre mash-up that threw in everything from Shaw Brothers references to a John Woo homage. Shot as a 2-parter, the second … Continue reading

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Sabotage | Blu-ray (MVD)

Sabotage | Blu-ray (MVD)

RELEASE DATE: May 7, 2024 On May 7, 2024, MVD is releasing the Blu-ray for Sabotage, a 1996 actioner from director Tibor Takács (Black Warrant) that stars Mark Dacascos (John Wick 3, Drive), Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix), Tony Todd (Candyman) and Graham Greene (Dances with Wolves). Colonel Michael Bishop’s (Dacascos) last mission went horribly wrong. Destroyed from within… sabotaged. His was the only body dragged from the ashes of a … Continue reading

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Pistol Opera (2001) Review

Director: Seijun Suzuki Cast: Makiko Esumi, Sayoko Yamaguchi, Kirin Kiki, Mikijiro Hira, Masatoshi Nagase, Kenji Sawada, Hanae Kan, Jan Woudstra, Haruko Kato, Kensaku Watanabe Running Time: 112 min. By Martin Sandison Seijun Suzuki’s 1967 art-yakuza classic Branded to Kill has a hallowed place in movie history. It was deemed too experimental by Nikkatsu, who produced the picture and for whom Suzuki had made many low budget formulaic efforts previously, and … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Come Drink with Me | Blu-ray | Only $15.99 – Expires soon!

Come Drink with Me | Blu-ray (Arrow Video)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for King Hu’s 1966 wuxia classic Come Drink with Me. Years before Shaw Brothers’ kung fu films made them the biggest film studio in Hong Kong, local audiences flocked to their wuxia pian films: mythic tales of swordfighting (and often gravity-defying) heroes fighting for honor. In his final film for the studio, Come Drink With Me, director King Hu (A Touch of Zen) … Continue reading

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Wanted Man (2024) Review

Director: Dolph Lundgren Cast: Dolph Lundgren, Kelsey Grammer, Michael Pare, Aaron McPherson, Christina Villa, Roger Cross, Michael Worth, Bourke Floyd, Gabriel ‘G-Rod’ Rodriguez Running Time: 86 min. By Henry McKeand It’s a new year, and Dolph Lundgren is still making movies. Really making them, too. His latest film, Wanted Man, is his seventh as a director. He also produced and co-wrote the script along with Frank Valdez and DTV legend … Continue reading

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Wolf Pack | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

RELEASE DATE: January 23, 2024 On January 23, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing the Blu-ray for Wolf Pack (aka Career as a Mercenary), starring Max Zhang Jin – the rising star of Ip Man 3, The Brink, Master Z: Ip Man Legacy and Invincible Dragon. This action-thriller that marks the directorial debut film from Michael Chiang, who is perhaps best known for penning two Singapore-made productions: 1996’s Army Daze and 2015’s Our Sister … Continue reading

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The Ultimate Guide to Making Mango-Infused Cannabis Edibles

Mango and weed make a superb combo of your homemade edibles. This tropical delight can add a flavorful twist to your cannabis delights. A unique blend of mango sweetness with a potent kick of cannabis can make your treats truly extraordinary. Mango-infused weed edibles aren’t just about flavor. Fruit has certain compounds that can enhance your cannabis experience. In this guide, we’ll reveal some tips to help you nail your … Continue reading

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The Rise of Shatter Weed in the Cannabis Industry: What’s Driving Its Popularity?

Ever wondered what’s behind the soaring popularity of shatter weed in the cannabis industry? This powerful, highly concentrated form of cannabis is taking the market by storm. In this article, we’ll delve into what precisely makes shatter weed so desirable, the factors contributing to its rise, and why it’s becoming the choice for many. If you’re curious about the world of cannabis market growth, especially with shatter weed, this article … Continue reading

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Stephen Chow-ploitation? Get ready for Taylor Wong’s ‘Fist of Fury 2024’ starring Bruce Liang and Michael Chan Wai-Man

"Fist of Fury 1991" Theatrical Poster

Stephen Chow-ploitation? At a recent press conference in China, a new film project titled Fist of Fury 2024 – an obvious nod to Stephen Chow’s Fist of Fury 1991, which itself was a nod/parody to Bruce Lee’s 1972 kung fu classic, Fist of Fury – was announced. Here’s the kicker: Even though Stephen Chow himself won’t be in Fist of Fury 2024, a mainland “lookalike” duo of actors portraying both … Continue reading

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Neon Eagle Video to release Limited Edition Blu-ray for ‘Ninja Terminator’ and ‘The Uninvited Guest of the Star Ferry’

In April 2024, Neon Eagle Video will be releasing Ninja Terminator, a 1986 martial arts film from director Kim Si-hyun (Dragon Lee vs The Five Brothers), with co-directing/splicing by Godfrey Ho (Manhattan Chase). Ninja Terminator stars Richard Harrison (Challenge of the Tiger), Hwang Jang-lee (36 Deadly Styles), Philip Ko (Master and the Kid) and Jack Lam (Ninja Champion). Read the official details below: Neon Eagle Video is proud to present … Continue reading

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Newest Trailer for ‘Cobweb’ from ‘I Saw the Devil’ filmmaker Kim Jee-Woon starring ‘Parasite’ actor Song Kang-Ho

"Cobweb" Theatrical Poster

Kim Jee-Woon, the acclaimed director of I Saw the Devil and Age of Shadows, is getting ready to unleash Cobweb (read our review) to American theaters, by way of Samuel Goldwyn Films. Cobweb stars Song Kang-Ho (Emergency Declaration, Parasite), Lim Soo-Jung (Sad Movie), Oh Jung-Se  (Tazza: The Hidden Card), Jeon Yeo-Bin (Alienoid) and f(x) member Krystal. In the 1970s, director Kim (Song) is obsessed by the desire to re-shoot the ending … Continue reading

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Cycling To Work: The Pros And Cons

Pexels. CCO Licensed. In a 2021 study, 51% of workers said that they would like to cycle to work. How many of us actually have the motivation to cycle to work? About 6%. Clearly, many of us think that cycling to work is the right thing to do. But few of us have actually committed. Is it time you finally got on your bike? Or is cycling to work overrated? … Continue reading

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Sanak (2021) Review

Director: Kanishk Varma Cast: Vidyut Jammwal, Rukmini Maitra, Neha Dhupia, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Chandan Roy, Adrija Sinha, Kiran Karmarkar, Arsh Merchant Running Time: 117 min. By Henry McKeand Early in Sanak, as our hero Vivaan (Vidyut Jammwal) grabs something in his living room, the camera lingers on three carefully placed DVDs: Die Hard, Speed, and John Wick. More than just an unsubtle nod to director Kanishk Varma’s influences, this feels … Continue reading

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