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- Tory on ‘Enter the Fat Dragon’ helmer rounds up Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Jeeja Yanin and Yayan Ruhian for ‘The Furious’Oh, I’d say so!
- Scott Robinson on The Roundup: Punishment (2024) ReviewIf i'm reading your review right we should have another Round Up movie in the…
- Andrew Hernandez on The Roundup: Punishment (2024) ReviewWell, I was hoping they’d up the ante, but I guess they want to keep playing…
- Andrew Hernandez on Ready to kill some Nazis? New poster for Guy Ritchie’s ‘Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ starring Henry CavillNo, Henry Cavill has plenty of time on the frontlines. Cary Elwes stays behin…
- KayKay on Ready to kill some Nazis? New poster for Guy Ritchie’s ‘Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ starring Henry CavillThis is the third time in a row that Cary Elwes has been sidelined in a spy t…
- Tory on ‘Enter the Fat Dragon’ helmer rounds up Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Jeeja Yanin and Yayan Ruhian for ‘The Furious’Yeah, with that cast and with Kenji in the director’s chair…this should rock.
- Andrew Hernandez on ‘Enter the Fat Dragon’ helmer rounds up Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Jeeja Yanin and Yayan Ruhian for ‘The Furious’I hope this lives up to the hype. I guess Phillip Ng and Andy On’s Without Re…
- Andrew Hernandez on Ready to kill some Nazis? New poster for Guy Ritchie’s ‘Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ starring Henry CavillI caught it over the weekend, and it was some good fun. If Inglorious Basterd…
- ShaOW!linDude on Virtual Recall (2010) ReviewOkay, this movie sounds abysmal, but makes for a witty review. Thanks, Paul.…
- Andrew Hernandez on Virtual Recall (2010) ReviewWas Larry Cheung trying to be like Alejandro Jodorowsky?
- Andrew Hernandez on Lethal Combat: Techno Warriors 2 | aka Digital Warriors (2000) ReviewI’ve heard of the Techno Warriors duology for years, but ignored them. It’s n…
- Aerosniff Someglue on Acclaimed ‘Versus’ filmmaker Ryuhei Kitamura is getting into the amusement park business with ‘Thrill Ride’One good movie: Midnight meat train. The rest: crap.
- Andrew Hernandez on The Project A Collection | 4K Ultra HD (88 Films)Damn. It got delayed from today to July 9th.
- Andrew Hernandez on John Travolta and Nicolas Cage to return for a sequel to John Woo’s ‘Face/Off’?I don’t know about this one. I would have been more excited about it 10 years…
- Mike on Lama Avenger, The | aka The Three Avengers (1979) ReviewWell, hopefully they can squeeze this one on the next Volume with "The Man, T…
- Paul Bramhall on Lethal Combat: Techno Warriors 2 | aka Digital Warriors (2000) ReviewCheers Scott. To assist with some total recall, you commented on my review of…
- ShaOW!linDude on Lethal Combat: Techno Warriors 2 | aka Digital Warriors (2000) ReviewWow. I wish a dvd showcasing both movies were floating around somewhere. I've…
- cleversausage on Bruce Lee protege Dan Inosanto is getting a Hollywood BiopicThey got Dan Inosanto's name wrong in the films credits: calling him DAM INOS…
- Ningen on John Travolta and Nicolas Cage to return for a sequel to John Woo’s ‘Face/Off’?The original film is currently free on YouTube.
- Ska Martes on Quentin Tarantino has dropped his 10th and final project: does this mean a ‘Kill Bill Vol. 3’ is back on the table?as was released in 2 parts... yes. But as part of the 4hr cut he screened to…
- Andrey on Shadow Fist Hunter | aka The Shadow Chaser (1973) ReviewCan you please upload this film?!
- Andrew Hernandez on Quentin Tarantino has dropped his 10th and final project: does this mean a ‘Kill Bill Vol. 3’ is back on the table?That’s one way to interpret that. But I figured the point of Volume 1 was tha…
- Ningen on Acclaimed ‘Versus’ filmmaker Ryuhei Kitamura is getting into the amusement park business with ‘Thrill Ride’Here's a classic COF review of Kitamura's Midnight Meat Train. https://cityon…
- Ska Martes on Quentin Tarantino has dropped his 10th and final project: does this mean a ‘Kill Bill Vol. 3’ is back on the table?In 2003 maybe people were'nt ready for a 4hour movie Now we have movies like…
- Ska Martes on Quentin Tarantino has dropped his 10th and final project: does this mean a ‘Kill Bill Vol. 3’ is back on the table?and then they regret the Redux version!!! eg Apocalypse Now
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Deal on Fire! The Warlords | Blu-ray | Only $7 – Expires soon!
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
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
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
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
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
Deal on Fire! Come Drink with Me | Blu-ray | Only $15.99 – Expires soon!
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
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
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
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
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
Stephen Chow-ploitation? Get ready for Taylor Wong’s ‘Fist of Fury 2024’ starring Bruce Liang and Michael Chan Wai-Man
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
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
Newest Trailer for ‘Cobweb’ from ‘I Saw the Devil’ filmmaker Kim Jee-Woon starring ‘Parasite’ actor Song Kang-Ho
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
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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