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on X Gon’ Give it to Ya! Jet Li’s ‘Cradle 2 the Grave’ arrives on 4K Ultra HD in JanuaryIf I recall correctly (it's been a long, long time since I watched this movie…
on Owl vs. Bumbo | Blu-ray (88 Films)Watched the 88 films release and it didnt change my opinion of the movie. The…
on For Uwe Boll junkies only! Don’t miss these Limited Edition Blu-ray releases for ‘Citizen Vigilante’, ‘Run’ and ‘First Shift’if he did, there's no sign of it. half the movie is Armie lecturing someone o…
on FULLY UNCENSORED! Billy Tang’s Cat III classic ‘Run and Kill’ headed to Blu-ray in January from Treasured FilmsThey’re releasing it on the same day - https://cityonfire.com/red-to-kill-blu…
on Psychic bloodbath Japanese-style! Shozin Fukui’s ‘Rubber’s Lover’ headed to 4K Ultra HD in JanuaryI want one on Betamax, they can keep their ... VHS!
on For Uwe Boll junkies only! Don’t miss these Limited Edition Blu-ray releases for ‘Citizen Vigilante’, ‘Run’ and ‘First Shift’Someone must have been bored by Lady Vengeance, too.
on Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and more! Star-studded Hong Kong epic ‘1941’ in the works for a 2027 release?[retching noise] I don’t care who’s in it - a propaganda epic “celebrating” H…
on For Uwe Boll junkies only! Don’t miss these Limited Edition Blu-ray releases for ‘Citizen Vigilante’, ‘Run’ and ‘First Shift’No fights?? I read that it was choreographed by the talented Mike Möller? Has…
on For Uwe Boll junkies only! Don’t miss these Limited Edition Blu-ray releases for ‘Citizen Vigilante’, ‘Run’ and ‘First Shift’I KNOW, right?
on For Uwe Boll junkies only! Don’t miss these Limited Edition Blu-ray releases for ‘Citizen Vigilante’, ‘Run’ and ‘First Shift’Haha. Good god. Open your eyes.
on For Uwe Boll junkies only! Don’t miss these Limited Edition Blu-ray releases for ‘Citizen Vigilante’, ‘Run’ and ‘First Shift’This "movie" and everyone involved in it should be ashamed. They demonize oth…
on For Uwe Boll junkies only! Don’t miss these Limited Edition Blu-ray releases for ‘Citizen Vigilante’, ‘Run’ and ‘First Shift’I can't beleive you guys support this BS. I see what you did with the timing.…
on For Uwe Boll junkies only! Don’t miss these Limited Edition Blu-ray releases for ‘Citizen Vigilante’, ‘Run’ and ‘First Shift’Nancy Lo.... where are you?
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Red Pier | aka Red Quay (1958) Review
AKA: Red Quay Director: Toshio Masuda Cast: Yujiro Ishihara, Mie Kitahara, Masumi Okada, Sanae Nakahara, Shiro Osaka, Hiroshi Hijikata, Hideaki Nitani Running Time: 100 min. By Kelly Warner Dock worker Sugitaya steps off a boat to meet a man at the harbor. A crane swings low, crushes Sugitaya. Yujiro Ishihara’s gangster Jiro watches on, unimpressed. “Nasty way to go,” Jiro says. “Why can’t they be cool?” And with that, we … Continue reading
Posted in All, Japanese, News, Reviews
Tagged Hideaki Nitani, Toshio Masuda, Yujiro Ishihara
Challenger, The (1979) Review
AKA: Deadly Challenger Director: Eric Tsang Producer: Lo Wei Cast: David Chiang, Norman Chu, Lily Li Li Li, Philip Ko Fei, Eric Tsang, Huang Ha, Peter Chan Lung, Mars, Tai Bo, Alan Chan, Benny Lai, Chan Dik Hak, Chan Siu Gai Running Time: 87 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre When Hong Kong stalwart and one-time international star, David Chiang (Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires) re-negotiated his contract with the venerated … Continue reading
Boxer from the Temple, The (1979) Review
Director: John Lo Mar Cast: Ng Yuen Jun, Kwan Feng, Wong Mei Mei, Lau Fong Sai, Wang Sha, Lam Fai Wong, Lau Hok Nin, Keung Hon, Cheng Miu, Chiang Cheng, Baan Yun Sang, Chan Fai Kei, Cheung Hei, Chin Siu Ho, Chow Gam Kong, Chui Fat Running Time: 92 min. By Martin Sandison Being the two main choreographers of the classic Shaw Brothers output, Lau Kar Leung and Tang Chia’s … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Chin Siu Ho, John Lo Mar
One Million K(l)icks (2014) Review
AKA: One Million Klicks Director: Alex “The Z” Padrutt Cast: Mike Moeller, Martin Baden, Bartholomaeus Kowalski, Volkram Zschiesche, Sabine Steinbach, Li Yan-Long, Michael Bornhütter, Phong Giang Running Time: 98 min. By Paul Bramhall I have a confession, and it’s likely one that won’t be very popular. I’m not a fan of the many indie martial arts movies and shorts that crop up with an increasing frequency. Yes, I get it, … Continue reading
Posted in All, Asian Related, News, Reviews
Tagged Li Yan-Long, Mike Leeder, Mike Moeller
Pray for Death (1985) Review
Director: Gordon Hessler Writer: James Booth Cast: Sho Kosugi, Norman Burton, James Booth, Kane Kosugi, Shane Kosugi, Donna Kei Benz, Michael Constantine, Matthew Faison, Parley Baer, Robert Ito Running Time: 92 min. By Zach Nix Japanese martial arts actor Sho Kosugi is well known for starring and appearing in several action films of the 1980s that popularized the notion of the ‘ninja’ in American cinema and culture. After taking part in … Continue reading
Posted in All, Asian Related, News, Ninja, Reviews
Tagged Donna Kei Benz, Gordon Hessler, Kane Kosugi, Shane Kosugi, Sho Kosugi
Piper, The (2015) Review
Director: Kim Gwang-tae Cast: Ryu Seung-ryong, Lee Sung-min, Chun Woo-hee, Lee Joon, Goo Seung-hyun, Jeong Kyeong-ho, Kim Jeong-yeong, Park Yoon-seok, Yoon Dae-yeol Running Time: 119 min. By Paul Bramhall The horror movie is an annual staple of commercial Korean cinema, as every summer the multiplexes become filled with largely uninspired and quickly forgotten tales of vengeful spirits and the like. 2015 however was a surprisingly good year for the horror … Continue reading
Dragon Blade (2015) Review
Director: Daniel Lee Cast: Jackie Chan, John Cusack, Adrien Brody, Lin Peng, Mika Wang, Choi Siwon, Xiao Yang, Wang Taili, Sammy Hung, Yoo Seung-jun, Karena Lam, Li Shao-Ting Running Time: 103/127 min. By Kelly Warner The casting lineup of Jackie Chan, John Cusack, and Adrien Brody for a historical action movie sounds downright crazy – and also, I must admit, rather intriguing. Just ten years ago a movie headlined by … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Adrien Brody, Daniel Lee Yan Gong, Jackie Chan, John Cusack, Max Huang, Sammy Hung Tin Chiu, Steve Yoo Seung Jun, William Feng
Voice Without a Shadow (1958) Review
Director: Seijun Suzuki Cast: Hideaki Nitani, Yoko Minamida, Jo Shishido, Shinsuke Ashida, Kotoe Hatsui, Taketoshi Naito, Keisuke Noro, Toshio Takahara, Kaku Takashina, Kenjiro Uemura Runnning Time: 92 min. By Kelly Warner In the old days, a film studio would have its contract actors who appeared in multiple releases each year and there was very little cross-pollination of actors working on films for other studios. Of course the bigger stars headlined … Continue reading
Posted in All, Japanese, News, Reviews
Tagged Hideaki Nitani, Jo Shishido, Nobuo Kaneko, Seijun Suzuki
Assassin, The | aka The Hidden Heroine (2015) Review
AKA: The Lady From Tang Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien Cast: Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Nikki Hsieh Hsin Ying, Chang Shao Huai, Zuo Xiao Qing, Ethan Ruan Jing Tian, Jiang Wen, Xu Fan, Zhou Yun Runing Time: 105 min. By Kelly Warner Hou Hsiao-hsien won Best Director at 2015’s Cannes Film Festival for his exquisitely filmed Tang Dynasty drama The Assassin. Since that time, the conversation about The Assassin has … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Chang Chen, Ethan Juan, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Jiang Wen, Shu Qi
Ip Man 3 (2015) Review
AKA: Ip Man 3D Director: Wilson Yip Cast: Donnie Yen, Zhang Jin, Lynn Hung, Patrick Tam, Karena Ng, Kent Cheng, Bryan Leung, Louis Cheung, Danny Chan, Mike Tyson, Lo Meng, Babyjohn Choi Running Time: 105 min. By Zach Nix When Wilson Yip’s Ip Man was released in 2008, it brought great attention to its titular real life martial arts master and kicked off a string of films based around Master … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Danny Chan, Donnie Yen, Kent Cheng Jak Si, Lo Meng (Toad), Max Zhang Jin, Mike Tyson, Patrick Tam, Simon Kook, Wilson Yip
Fury in Shaolin Temple (1982) Review
AKA: Friendship Forged in Blood Director: Choe Hyeon-min Cast: Gordon Liu, Philip Ko Fei, Gam Kei Chu, Lee Fat Yuen, Bruce Lai, Jacky Chen, Lee Gang-jo Running Time: 83 min. By Paul Bramhall The image of Gordon Liu as a shaven headed monk is one that’s inextricably associated with the kung fu movie genre. Starring as the monk San Te in Lau Kar Leung’s 1978 picture The 36th Chamber of … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, Korean, News, Reviews
Tagged Bruce Lai (Chang Il-do), Godfrey Ho, Gordon Liu, Philip Ko Fei
Guardian (2014) Review
Director: Helfi Kardit Cast: Sarah Carter, Tio Pakusadewo, Nino Fernandez, Dominique Agisca Diyose, Belinda Camesi, Kimi Jayanti, Ganindra Bimo, laudia Soraya, Naomi Zaskia Running Time: 91 min. By Paul Bramhall When The Raid hit screens in 2011, it well and truly put Indonesia on the map in terms of action cinema. Much like Ong Bak did the same for Thailand back in 2003, many expected a wave of Indonesian action … Continue reading
Mojin: The Lost Legend (2015) Review
AKA: The Ghouls Director: Wu Ershan Cast: Chen Kun, Huang Bo, Shu Qi, Angelababy, Xia Yu, Liu Xiaoqing, Cherry Ngan, Ng Man Tat Running Time: 125 min. By Paul Bramhall The Mainland Chinese blockbuster is becoming a more and more common sight in recent years, as the local industry looks to satisfy a population that increasingly enjoys going to the cinema with its own big budget movies, rather than having … Continue reading
Priests, The (2015) Review
AKA: Black Priests Director: Jang Jae-Hyon Cast: Kim Yun-Seok, Gang Dong-Won, Park So-Dam, Kim Eui-Sung, Son Jong-Hak, Nam Il-Woo, Lee Ho-Jae, Kim Byung-Ok, Jo Soo-Hyang, Park Woong Running Time: 108 min. By Paul Bramhall Out of the many genres that can be found within Korean cinema, it’s the supernatural horror movie that seems to struggle to find any consistency in terms of quality. While movies like The Whispering Corridors series … Continue reading
Posted in All, Korean, News, Reviews
Tagged Gang Dong-won, Jang Jae-Hyon, Kim Yun-Seok
White Storm, The | aka Cartel War (2013) Review
AKA: Metamorphosis Director: Benny Chan Cast: Louis Koo, Nick Cheung, Lau Ching Wan, Yolanda Yuan Quan, Lo Hoi Pang, Alex Fong Lik Sun, Berg Ng Ting Yip, Hou Yong, Elanne Kong, Ken Lo Running Time: 140 min. By HKFanatic It might sound hard to believe now, but there was a time when director Benny Chan was considered a great hope for Hong Kong cinema. Halfway through the Nineties, when other … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Ben Lam Kwok Bun, Benny Chan Muk Sing, Ken Lo, Lau Ching-Wan (Sean Lau), Louis Koo, Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Vithaya Pansringarm, Xing Yu
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