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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!
on The Roundup: Punishment (2024) ReviewIf i'm reading your review right we should have another Round Up movie in the…
on The Roundup: Punishment (2024) ReviewWell, I was hoping they’d up the ante, but I guess they want to keep playing…
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…
on Virtual Recall (2010) ReviewOkay, this movie sounds abysmal, but makes for a witty review. Thanks, Paul.…
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.
on Lama Avenger, The | aka The Three Avengers (1979) ReviewWell, hopefully they can squeeze this one on the next Volume with "The Man, T…
on Lethal Combat: Techno Warriors 2 | aka Digital Warriors (2000) ReviewCheers Scott. To assist with some total recall, you commented on my review of…
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…
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.
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…
on Shadow Fist Hunter | aka The Shadow Chaser (1973) ReviewCan you please upload this film?!
Category Archives: News
League of Gods (2016) Review
AKA: Legend of the Gods Director: Koan Hui Co-director: Vernie Yeung Cast: Jet Li, Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Fan Bing-Bing, AngelaBaby, Huang Xiao-Ming, Louis Koo, Wen Zhang, Kristy Yeung, Jacky Heung Cho, Andy On, Zu Feng Running Time: 109 min. By Paul Bramhall In the last 10 years China has gradually become one of the world’s box office juggernauts, and with a potential cinema going audience of over a billion, naturally … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy On Chi Kit, Fan Bing Bing, Huang Xiaoming, Jet Li, Kristy Yang, Louis Koo, Tony Leung Ka-fai
Deal on Fire! The Thieves | Blu-ray | Only $9.84 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for The Thieves (read our review). From Choi Dong-hun, the director of Assassination, comes this high stakes heist film, which follows professional thieves and their well-planned casino robbery. The Thieves stars Gianna Jun (Assassination), Kim Hae-suk (The Priests), Kim Hye-su (Coin Locker Girl), Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Yun-seok (The Priests), Angelica Lee (The Eye), Lee Jung-Jae (Big Match), Oh Dal-su (The Priests), Kwok Cheung Tsang (Men Suddenly … Continue reading
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Enter our ‘Call of Heroes’ Blu-ray Contest! – WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Cityonfire.com and Well Go USA are giving away 3 Blu-ray copies of Call of Heroes (read our review) to three lucky City on Fire visitors. To enter, simply add a comment to this post and describe, in your own words, the video below. We will be selecting a winner at random. Be sure to include your email address in the appropriate field so we can contact you for your home address. Also, please ‘Like Us‘ on … Continue reading
Train to Busan | Blu-ray & DVD (Well Go USA)
RELEASE DATE: January 17, 2017 Well Go USA presents the Blu-ray & DVD for Train to Busan (read our review), a thriller directed by Yeon Sang-ho (The King of Pigs). The film stars Gong Yoo (The Suspect), Ma Dong-Seok (Veteran), Jung Yu-Mi (A Bittersweet Life), Choi Woo-Sik (Big Match), Kim Soo-Ahn (The Net) and Ahn So-Hee (Hellcats). Train to Busan follows a group of terrified passengers fighting their way through a countrywide viral outbreak, trapped on … Continue reading
There’s a ‘Certain Fury’ about Kino Lorber’s next release…
Kino Lorber is on a roll with yet another exploitation gem from the 1980s. On February 21, 2017, the independent film distributor will be releasing the Blu-ray for 1985’s Certain Fury, a cult action film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal (yes, he’s related). In Certain Fury, two girls – the innocent, Tracy (Irene Cara), and the not-so-innocent, Scarlet (Tatum O’Neal) – are caught in a brutal escapade of mistaken identity, accused of a crime they didn’t commit and will do anything to … Continue reading
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Call of Heroes (2016) Review
Director: Benny Chan Cast: Lau Ching-Wan, Louis Koo, Eddie Peng, Yuan Quan, Maggie Jiang, Liu Kai-Chi, Wu Jing, Phillip Keung, Sammy Hung, Berg Ng, Xing Yu, Edward Ma Chi-Wai Running Time: 120 min. By Kelly Warner When a bloodthirsty warlord’s son comes to town and commits a crime, is the son to be held to the same rule of law as the rest of us? Or must we respect his … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Benny Chan Muk Sing, Eddie Peng, Lau Ching-Wan (Sean Lau), Louis Koo, Sammy Hung Tin Chiu, Wu Jing (Jacky Wu), Xing Yu
Hex (1980) Review
Director: Kuei Chih-Hung Producer: Runme Shaw Cast: Tien Ni, Wong Yung, Chan Si Gaai, Shum Lo, Lee Sau Kei, Hon Gwok Choi, Ma Chao, Chan Laap Ban, Lau Yat Fan, Wong Ching Ho, Stephen Chan Yung Running Time: 90 min. By Martin Sandison Hex is the first release from 88 Films’ new “88 Asia” Collection. This UK-based label is known its horror/exploitation releases, and have pledged with this new line to release full HD Blu-rays with … Continue reading
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Tagged Kuei Chih-Hung, Tien Ni
Chuck Norris to star in Isaac Florentine’s ‘Blood Brothers’
Looks like Chuck Norris (Slaughter in San Francisco) will no longer be missing in action. The Code of Silence star will be appearing Isaac Florentine’s Blood Brothers, which will be his first acting gig since 2012’s The Expendables 2. WPI reports that Blood Brothers will uncover the war between the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) and poachers. Being an independent film, Norris and other Hollywood actors will play a few roles and most of the roles … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Legend of Bruce Lee: Volume One | DVD | Only $12.96 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the 3-disc DVD set for Well Go USA’s Legend of Bruce Lee: Volume One, a 2008 martial arts series that centers around the legendary Bruce Lee. Legend of Bruce Lee: Volume One contains the first ten episodes. The remaining 20 episodes will soon follow. Young Bruce Lee (Danny Chan of Shaolin Soccer and Ip Man 3) has no interest in studying and is obsessed with martial arts. After losing … Continue reading
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Sky on Fire (2016) Review
AKA: Battle of Life Director: Ringo Lam Cast: Daniel Wu, Amber Kuo, Joseph Chang, Zhang Jingchu, Philip Keung, Eddie Cheung Running Time: 90 min. By Paul Bramhall The return of Ringo Lam to the director’s chair for 2015’s Wild City was big news for many Hong Kong cinema fans, and for good reason, with Lam the force behind so many of the territories classics. Proving that his come-back isn’t just … Continue reading
No Retreat, No Surrender | Blu-ray (Kino Lorber)
RELEASE DATE: February 21, 2017 Old school martial arts fans, rejoice! Kino Lorber will be releasing No Retreat, No Surrender on Blu-ray on February 21, 2017. The upcoming Blu-ray will include the International cut (with extra scenes and alternate music) and the rarely seen “New World” U.S. cut (alternate opening sequence and soundtrack), as well an interview with the film’s lead, Kurt McKenney. This 1986 cult martial arts classic is … Continue reading
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Watch the riveting Trailer for Martin Scorsese ‘Silence’
Martin Scorsese’s long-awaited Silence – starring Andrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge), Liam Neeson (Taken) and Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) – opens in theaters on December 23rd. Silence tells the story of two Christian missionaries (Garfield and Driver) who face the ultimate test of faith when they travel to Japan in search of their missing mentor (Neeson) – at a time when Christianity was outlawed and their presence forbidden. The film is based on Shusaku Endo’s … Continue reading
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Deal on Fire! Godzilla | Blu-ray | Only $6.96 – Expires soon!
Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for 2014’s Godzilla. In this gritty, realistic sci-fi action epic, Godzilla returns to its roots as one of the world’s most recognized monsters. Directed by Gareth Edwards (Star Wars: Rogue One) and featuring an all-star international cast, this spectacular adventure pits Godzilla against malevolent creatures that, bolstered by humanity’s scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence. Godzilla stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen … Continue reading
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Takashi Miike to tackle wuxia in ‘Assassin of the Tang Dynasty’
Takashi Miike (13 Assassins, Terra Formars) remains one of the hardest-working filmmakers in the world. Despite his 100+ filmography, which has a share of rough spots, there’s no denying that he, at least for the most part, delivers both quantity and quality to audiences. In addition, Miike has tackled just about every genre known to cinema (even a musical), and now the mega-prolific director is adding another unexpected turn to his resume: a Chinese wuxia film. According to … Continue reading
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