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on For Uwe Boll junkies only! Don’t miss these Limited Edition Blu-ray releases for ‘Citizen Vigilante’, ‘Run’ and ‘First Shift’You are a very angry unhappy person. You should do something about that. You'…
on For Uwe Boll junkies only! Don’t miss these Limited Edition Blu-ray releases for ‘Citizen Vigilante’, ‘Run’ and ‘First Shift’She is a sell out. She now works for the white man. I really don't need an ap…
on Tony Jaa-less sequel to ‘Striking Rescue’ starring Ashton Chen and Andy On is on its way from the original director[…] SOURCE: City on Fire […]
on For Uwe Boll junkies only! Don’t miss these Limited Edition Blu-ray releases for ‘Citizen Vigilante’, ‘Run’ and ‘First Shift’Tell me youre racist without saying you are. 🙄
on Hungry? Watch a NEW CLIP from ‘Wheels on Meals’ arriving on 4K Ultra HD in November from EurekaIt's not free if you have to buy something. 🤣
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 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…
Category Archives: Chinese
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung (1992) Review
AKA: Great Hero from China Director: Lee Chiu Cast: Chin Kar Lok, Lam Ching Ying, Jacqueline Ng, Suen Kwok Ming, Kwan Hoi San, Chan Siu Pang Running Time: 93 min. By Paul Bramhall The name of Chin Kar Lok should be one that needs no introduction to anyone who considers themselves a fan of Hong Kong action cinema. The current president of the Hong Kong Stuntman Association and respected action … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Chin Kar Lok, Jacqueline Ng Suet Man, Lam Ching-ying
Shanghai (2010) Review
Director: Mikael Håfström Writer: Hossein Amini Cast: John Cusack, Chow Yun-fat, Gong Li, Ken Watanabe, Rinko Kikuchi, David Morse, Franka Potente, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Hugh Bonneville, Benedict Wong Running Time: 105 min. By Kyle Warner Once upon a time, Shanghai had a considerable amount of buzz surrounding it, with some dreaming up award talk considering its stellar cast of international talent, and others more realistically just hoping for a cool … Continue reading
Posted in All, Asian Related, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Chow Yun-fat, Gong Li, John Cusack, Ken Watanabe, Rinko Kikuchi
Clones of Bruce Lee, The (1980) Review
AKA: Death Penalty on Three Robots Director: Joseph Kong Cast: Dragon Lee, Bruce Le, Bruce Lai, Bruce Thai, Jon Benn, Bolo Yeung, Alexander Grand, Kong Do, Cheng Kei-Ying, San Kuai, Mak Fei-Hung Running Time: 90 min. By Paul Bramhall I have a confession, and I’ll admit that it’s one that won’t be popular. Not only am I a Bruceploitaiton fan, but I usually find the Bruce Lee clone movies to … Continue reading
Bodyguard, The (2016) Review
AKA: My Beloved Bodyguard Director: Sammo Hung Cast: Sammo Hung, Jaqueline Chan, Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Zhu Yuchen, Jack Feng, Li Qin Qin, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Tsui Hark, Karl Maka, Dean Shek, James Lee Guy, Tomer Oz, Yuen Qiu, Feng Shaofeng, Hu Jun, Eddie Peng Running Time: 99 min. By Martin Sandison The Bodyguard is Sammo Hung’s first directorial feature since 1997’s Once Upon a Time in China and America, which … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Dean Shek, Eddie Peng, Hu Jun, Karl Maka, Sammo Hung, Tsui Hark, William Feng, Yuen Biao, Yuen Qiu, Yuen Wah
Mercenaries from Hong Kong (1982) Review
Director: Wong Jing Cast: Ti Lung, Chan Wai Man, Candice Yu On On, Nat Chan Pak Cheung, Lo Lieh, Ngaai Fei, Philip Ko Fei, Wong Yu, Johnny Wang, Yuen Wah, Lee Hoi San, Aai Dung Gwa, Cheng Miu, Cheung Gwok Wa, To Wai Wo Running Time: 90 min. By Matthew Le-feuvre Known for his affable personality as well as an eccentric reputation for having “fingers in many pies” pursuits, Wong … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews, Shaw Brothers
Tagged Johnny Wang (Wong Lung Wei), Lee Hoi-Sang, Lo Lieh, Michael Chan Wai Man, Ngaai Fei, Philip Ko Fei, Ti Lung, To Wai Wo, Wong Jing, Wong Yu, Yuen Wah
Pilferer’s Progress, The | aka Money Crazy (1977) Review
Director: John Woo Producer: Raymond Chow Cast: Richard Ng, Ricky Hui, Lee Hoi San, Angie Chiu, Cheung Ying, Lam Ching Ying, Mars, Billy Chan, Tai San, Fung Hak On, Fung King Man, Gam Gwan, Helena Law Lan, Lin Ke Ming, Eric Tsang, Yu Ming, Dai Sai Aan, Kok Lee Yan, Lee Pang Fei Running Time: 98 min. By Martin Sandison John Woo is my favourite director. His run of movies … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, Golden Harvest, News, Reviews
Tagged Billy Chan Wui Ngai, Eric Tsang, Fung Hak On, John Woo, Lam Ching-ying, Lee Hoi-Sang, Mars (Cheung Wing Fat), Richard Ng, Ricky Hui Kun Ying
Great Hypnotist, The (2014) Review
Director: Leste Chen Writer: Endrix Ren, Leste Chen Cast: Xu Zheng, Karen Mok, Hu Jing, Li Fangcong, David Wang, Lu Zhong, Yang Kaidi, Guan Le, Dai Ming, Song Ci, Jiang Ditong, Jin Shunzi, Yin Hang, Song Yanzhou Running Time: 102 min. By Kelly Warner You know how sometimes you’re watching a film and think, ‘I bet so-and-so would really enjoy this movie’? Well, I’m willing to bet that M. Night … Continue reading
Invincible Obsessed Fighter (1982) Review
AKA: Mu-rim Beggar Warriors Director: Kim Jung-yong Writer: Youn Suk-Hoon Producer: Godfrey Ho, Tomas Tang Cast: Elton Chong, Mike Wong Lung, Leung Ting, Chan Lau Lei, Fei Wan, Chu Gei Yuen, Gam Yung Yuen, Cheung Chit Running Time: 85 min. By Paul Bramhall This 1982 Korean production is right up there with Magnificent Wonderman from Shaolin when it comes to awesome movie titles. In fact, in an alternate reality I … Continue reading
Mermaid, The (2016) Review
AKA: Mermaid Director: Stephen Chow Cast: Deng Chao, Lin Yun, Show Luo, Zhang Yuqi, Kris Wu, Lu Zhengyu, Fan Shuzhen, Li Shangzheng, Bo Xiaolong, Pierre Bourdaud, Ivan Kotik, Kong Lianshun, Bai Ke, Chiu Chi Ling, Tin Kai-man, Tsui Hark, Wen Zhang Running Time: 94 min. By Ningen Liu Xuan is a rags-to-riches Tony Stark-type flirt who has everything he could ever need, with the exception of a conscience. After pulling … Continue reading
Office | aka Design for Living (2015) Review
Director: Johnnie To Writer: Sylvia Chang Cast: Chow Yun-fat, Sylvia Chang, Eason Chan, Tang Wei, Wang Ziyi, Lang Yue-Ting, Cheung Siu-Fai, Tien Hsin, Wallace Chung Hon-Leung, Stephanie Che Yuen-Yuen, Timmy Hung Tin-Ming, Mickey Chu Kin-Kwan Running Time: 117 min. By Martin Sandison Just after the Berlin Film Festival finished, the Glasgow Film Festival began. In 2012, the highly reputable Glasgow event screened a sold out show of The Raid that … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Chow Yun-fat, Eason Chan, Johnnie To, Sylvia Chang, Tang Wei
Trivisa (2016) Review
Director: Frank Hui Co-director: Jevons Au Co-director: Vicky Wongi Cast: Jordan Chan, Richie Ren, Gordon Lam, Lam Suet, Kwong Leung Wong, Yueh Hua Running Time: 97 min. By Martin Sandison Berlin Film Festival, now in its 66th year, has the biggest audience attendance for any film festival in the world. The diversity of films showing can be overwhelming, but from an Asian perspective there was plenty to enjoy this year. … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Gordon Lam, Johnnie To, Jordan Chan Siu Chun, Lam Suet, Richie Ren Yin Chi, Yueh Hua
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016) Review
Director: Yuen Woo-ping Cast: Donnie Yen, Michelle Yeoh, Harry Shum, Jr., Jason Scott Lee, Roger Yuan, Woon Young Park, Eugenia Yuan, Ju Ju Chan, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Veronica Ngo Running Time: 103 min. By Kelly Warner Considering the popularity and critical acclaim of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, a sequel probably seemed like a no-brainer. Well, it took 15 years and the evolution of a streaming service into a production company … Continue reading
From Vegas to Macau III (2016) Review
Director: Andrew Lau Co-director: Wong Jing Co-director: Billy Chung Cast: Chow Yun-fat, Andy Lau, Nick Cheung, Li Yuchun, Jacky Cheung, Carina Lau, Charles Heung, Shawn Yue, Psy, Angela Wang, Jacky Heung, Michelle Hu, David Chiang, Law Kar-ying, Kimmy Tong, Yuen Qiu, Elena Kong Running Time: 112 min. By Martin Sandison The first two movies in the From Vegas to Macau trilogy were a revelation for Hong Kong cinema fans: immensely … Continue reading
Golden Dragon, Silver Snake (1980) Review
AKA: A Fight at Hong Kong Ranch Director: Kim Si-hyun, Co-director: Godfrey Ho Cast: Johnny Chan (Wang Dae-wi), Dragon Lee (Mun Kyong-sok), Kong Do, Baak Wong Gei, Chui Man Fooi, Lee Ye Min, Bruce Lai (Chang Il-do), Gam Kei Chu, Cheung Lik, Samuel Walls, Lee Ju-hyeon, Hong Sung-young Running Time: 84 min. By Paul Bramhall Sometimes a kung fu movie will sound great on paper, but somehow turn out to … Continue reading
Posted in All, Bruceploitation, Chinese, Korean, News, Reviews
Tagged Baak Wong Gei, Bruce Lai (Chang Il-do), Cheung Lik, Dragon Lee (Mun Kyong-sok), Godfrey Ho, Johnny Chan, Kim Si Hyeon, Kong Do, Samuel Walls
Jian Bing Man (2015) Review
AKA: Pancake Man Director: Da Peng Cast: Da Peng, Mabel Yuan, Liu Yan, Sandra Ng, Eric Tsang, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Yue Yunpeng, Yi Yunhe, Liang Chao, Pan Binlong, Cui Zhijia, Qiao Shan, Deng Chao, Amber Kuo, Song Xiaobao, Liu Xiaoguang Running Time: 113 min. By Paul Bramhall A Chinese comedy that features Jean-Claude Van Damme sounds like an unlikely combination, but that’s exactly what Jian Bing Man gives us. Much … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Bao Beier, Da Peng, Eric Tsang, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jerry Lamb, Sandra Ng Kwan Yue
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