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Sympathy for the Underdog | Blu-ray (Radiance)

Sympathy for the Underdog | Blu-ray (Radiance)

RELEASE DATE: June 24, 2024 On June 24, 2024, Radiance is releasing the Blu-ray (A/B) for Sympathy for the Underdog, a 1971 Yakuza thriller from director Kinji Fukasaku (The Green Slime, Battle Royale, New Battles Without Honor and Humanity). Returning from a ten-year prison sentence, former gang leader Gunji (Koji Tsuruta, Big Time Gambling Boss) finds that his turf has been taken over by his former enemy, now a large … Continue reading

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Driven to Kill (2009) Review

Director: Jeff King Cast: Steven Seagal, Mike Dopud, Igor Zhizhikin, Robert Wisden, Inna Korobkina, Zak Santiago, Andrew Rasputin, Evgeniy Lazarev, Laura Mennell Running Time: 98 min. By Paul Bramhall Before Steven Seagal was awarded the Order of Friendship from Vladimir Putin in 2023. Before he became the Special Representative for Russia & U.S. cultural links in 2018. Even before he attained Russian citizenship in 2016. Before all of that, there … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! The Heroic Trio & Executioners | 4K UHD | Only $38.65 – Expires soon!

"The Heroic Trio" Theatrical Poster

Today’s Deal on Fire is for Criterion Collection’s 4K UHD + Blu-ray for both Johnnie To’s 1993 female-centric Hong Kong actioner, The Heroic Trio, as well as its sequel, Heroic Trio 2: Executioners. Collectively, the films star Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy), Anita Mui (My Father is a Hero, Miracles) and Maggie Cheung (Hero, In the Mood for Love). Co-stars include Yen Shi Kwan … Continue reading

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Dark Force Entertainment announces Blu-ray for Wu Ma’s 1975 kung fu thriller ‘The Golden Triangle’ starring Lo Lieh

Golden Triangle | Blu-ray (Dark Force)

Later this year, Dark Force Entertainment will be releasing the Blu-ray for The Golden Triangle (not to be confused with the 1974 film of the same name), a 1975 kung fu thriller from director Wu Ma (The Handcuff). Dark Force is presenting The Golden Triangle in a New 2K scan from the only known surviving 35mm print that is the most uncut version running 95 minutes. The film was shot … Continue reading

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Yugo Sakamoto’s action comedy ‘Baby Assassins 2’ headed to Blu-ray and Digital in April from Well Go USA

Baby Assassins 2 | Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

On April 2, 2024, Well Go USA is releasing Baby Assassins 2 (read our review) on Digital and Blu-ray. The film is the sequel to 2021 hit Japanese action-comedy, Baby Assassins. After the agency suspends its top assassins, aspiring hitmen decide to eliminate them—leading to a lightning-fast showdown between trained killers. Yugo Sakamoto (Baby Assassins) returns to the director’s chair for the action-packed sequel and brings back Akari Takaishi and … Continue reading

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Hong Kong classics, Korean thrillers and fresh Chinese flicks: Here’s what’s streaming on Hi-YAH for the month of March!

Hi-YAH!, Well Go USA’s very own Asian/martial arts streaming channel has just announced their New Release line up for the month of March, which includes a New title added to Hi-YAH! every Friday. If you want to give Hi-YAH! a go, visitors of this site can use the promo code “CITYONFIRE” for a FREE 30 Day trial! Read on for the full list of New and Exclusive

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Corey Yuen’s all-star actioner ‘So Close’ starring Shu Qi, Vicky Zhao Wei and Karen Mok is now on Blu-ray

Now available is 88 Films’ Blu-ray (Region B) for So Close, a 2002 martial arts film from Corey Yuen (No Retreat No Surrender 2) that stars Shu Qi (Visible Secret), Vicky Zhao Wei (Shaolin Soccer) and Karen Mok (King of Comedy). A conflict of interest between two high-kicking assassin sisters is complicated as they’re pursued by the criminals who hired them and an equally high-kicking female cop. The film is … Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Journey to the West | Blu-ray | Only $9.99 – Expires soon!

Journey to the West | Blu-ray & DVD (Magnolia)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, directed by Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle). Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (read our review) stars Huang Bo (Mojin: The Lost Legend), Shu Qi (The Adventurers), Wen Zhang (League of Gods), Show Luo (The Mermaid) and Chrissie Chau (Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy). In a world plagued by demons who cause great human … Continue reading

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Top Features of the Best Music Streaming and Downloading App

The internet has improved the way people access music today. You can easily get it from wherever you are on your PC or mobile device. All you have to do is to simply visit any music streaming website or app. Then, stream or download any song you want. But for seamless music streaming and download, you have to visit a reliable website or app. It should have great features that … Continue reading

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Making Waves: Why Owning a Pool in Knoxville Is Worth the Investment?

Located at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville, Tennessee, is a city brimming with Southern charm, natural beauty, and vibrant community spirit. Imagine basking in the warm sun on a lazy summer afternoon, the sound of water gently lapping against the poolside and the refreshing splash as you dive into crystal-clear water. For many, this scenario might seem like a dream vacation, but what if you could experience … Continue reading

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To Sir, With Love | aka Bloody Reunion (2006) Review

Director: Im Dae-woong Cast: Oh Mi-Hee, Seo Young-Hee, Yeo Hyeon-Soo, Lee Ji-Hyun, Yoo Sul-Ah, Lee Dong-Kyu, Kim Eung-soo, Jang Sung-Won, Park Hyo-Joon, Lee Tae-Rim Running Time: 93 min. By Paul Bramhall Pick any Asian horror from the early to mid-2000’s, and there’s a high chance you’ll encounter a long black-haired ghost, inevitably showing up to terrorise the cast and seek revenge for a past wrong. A trend that was started … Continue reading

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Prison Walls: Abashiri Prison 1-3 | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Prison Walls : Abashiri Prison 1-3 | Blu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: May 27, 2024 On May 27, 2024, Eureka will be releasing a Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Prison Walls, a 2-disc set that will include 1965’s Abashiri Prison, Another Abashiri Prison Story, and Abashiri Prison: Saga of Homesickness. Constructed in the late nineteenth century to house political prisoners, Japan’s infamous Abashiri Prison served as the inspiration for a popular and prolific run of yakuza movies released between 1965 and 1972. The … Continue reading

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The Valiant Ones | 4K UHD (Eureka)

The Valiant Ones | 4K UHD (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: May 27, 2024 On May 27, 2024, Eureka is releasing the 4K Ultra HD (UK/USA/CDN) Blu-ray (Region A/B) for The Valiant Ones, a 1975 film by celebrated Taiwanese filmmaker King Hu, an undisputed master of the genre! Shot back-to-back with The Fate of Lee Khan (but not released until two years later), it stands as a worthy follow-up to his earlier works Come Drink with Me, Dragon Inn and A Touch of Zen. … Continue reading

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A Queen’s Ransom | Blu-ray (Eureka)

RELEASE DATE: May 27, 2024 On May 27, 2024, Eureka is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for A Queen’s Ransom (aka International Assassin), a 1976 all-star actioner from Ting Shan-hsi (The Ghost Hill). Perhaps even God can’t save the Queen in Golden Harvest’s A Queen’s Ransom, an explosive action-thriller starring George Lazenby (The Man from Hong Kong), Angela Mao (Lady Whirlwind) and the legendary Jimmy Wang Yu (The One-Armed Swordsman). As … Continue reading

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The Crow | 4K UHD (Paramount)

RELEASE DATE: May 7, 2024 On May 7, 2024, Paramount is releasing the 4K Ultra HD for The Crow, a 1994 thriller from director Alex Proyas (I, Robot) that stars Brandon Lee (Legacy of Rage, Rapid Fire) and Ernie Hudson (The Ghostbusters). The film is often overshadowed by the death of Lee, who was tragically wounded on set. Based on a series of cult comic books by James O’Barr, The … Continue reading

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