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chrichtonsworld on ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long titleToo bad I wasn't around to witness someone descending into madness. I mean, y…
chrichtonsworld on ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long titleYou aren't very bright, are you? John Wick is modeled after Hong Kong action…
Ska Martes on Let’s Go!!! The legendary ‘Aces Go Places’ (aka Mad Mission) series is headed to 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray later this year!This series is great. Sam Hui and the Hui Brothers in general don't get enoug…
Ska Martes on Most posters ever award goes to THE FURIOUS! The highly anticipated martial arts thriller hitting theaters FridayI need to keep my expectations in check cos everyone is hyping this one up. B…
Throwdown on Most posters ever award goes to THE FURIOUS! The highly anticipated martial arts thriller hitting theaters FridayWell, you've sold me - I'm on my way to see it! I do wish the webmovies (and…
Cryin' Freeman on Let’s Go!!! The legendary ‘Aces Go Places’ (aka Mad Mission) series is headed to 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray later this year!Will this see a UK release I wonder?
dakuan on Mortal Kombat II (2026) ReviewQuan Chi is Ginosaji's lost brother.
KayKay on Most posters ever award goes to THE FURIOUS! The highly anticipated martial arts thriller hitting theaters FridayYup...an IQIYI effort but more tailored for the international market, so lang…
Andrew Hernandez on Mortal Kombat II (2026) ReviewIt’s good to see this being talked about here. The 6.5 is a fair rating, sinc…
Dal on B-B-B-B-B-Benny the Jet! The Keanu Reeves-produced Benny “The Jet” Urquidez documentary currently filmingReally looking forward to this!
Throwdown on Hop right to it! New Bruce Lee doc, ‘Mr. Vampire’ reboot and more arriving from veteran Hong Kong producer Bey LoganGreat commentaries on the old DVDs, Bey. Question, since you're working with…
Ska Martes on Most posters ever award goes to THE FURIOUS! The highly anticipated martial arts thriller hitting theaters FridaySo its a Iqiyi type effort but theatrical and "elevated"? Is it better than X…
KayKay on Most posters ever award goes to THE FURIOUS! The highly anticipated martial arts thriller hitting theaters FridayI caught this at a special screening* in my neck of the woods. So…I caveat th…
Ska Martes on Blades of the Guardians (2026) ReviewI kind of agree. It starts off really rough. Maybe I went in with too high ex…
Typo on City on Fire (1987) ReviewOverrated, far from Lam's best movies (School on fire, Prison on fire and "It…
Typo on Duel to the Death (1982) ReviewIn my top ten, easily.
Typo on City War (1988) ReviewVery average. Not my cup of tea anymore, or, more likely, I can't say anymore…
Typo on Master, The | aka The Final Master (2015) ReviewThat guy rules. He's the best. My favorite martial arts movies since, what...…
Typo on ‘Blades of the Guardians’ hits digital on June 30 and arrives on physical media on August 25 with a new overly long titleI'll take it, first day!
Dal on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyI’d like to hear your thoughts
D3SH on Blades of the Guardians (2026) ReviewHonestly thought the film was the wuxia equivalent of Marvel slop. Entertaini…
Ningen on The Japanese ‘Rocky’? Perhaps. But it’s every bit its equal! Shuji Terayama’s ‘The Boxer’ arrives on Blu-ray in JulyIf you like it, check out Ashita no Joe on Crunchyroll.
dakuan on Most posters ever award goes to THE FURIOUS! The highly anticipated martial arts thriller hitting theaters Fridayyou sound like Michael Jackson on that old South Park episode. "That's ignora…
JJ Bona on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyThanks for elaborating. Good to know. I'll give it a chance if it convenientl…
Dal on ⚠️ Tornado Warning! ⚠️ John Maclean’s samurai-Western actioner ‘Tornado’ hits 4K Ultra HD in JulyNo, it wasn’t just the lack of action pieces, l was disappointed with the who…
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Category Archives: Chinese
100 Ways To Murder Your Wife (1986) Review
Director: Kenny Bee Producer: Wong Jing Writer: Law Kai Yui Cast: Chow Yun-Fat, Joey Wang, Kenny Bee, Anita Mui, Wu Ma, Anthony Chan Running Time: 91 min. By Numskull For a black comedy, this is pretty grey. Chow Yun-Fat and Kenny Bee are two noteworthy football/soccer players (Fa and Roberto, respectively) who get drunk off their asses one night and agree to kill each other’s wives. Fa’s wife Hsiao Hsien … Continue reading
12 Nights (2000) Review
Director: Aubrey Lam Cast: Cecilia Cheung, Eason Chan Yick-shunn, Candy Lo, Nicola Cheung Sam-Yuet, Sue Au Suk-Jing, GC Goo Bi, Siu Ye Jim, Nicholas Tse, Stephen Fung Running Time: 90 min. By Woody When I first heard about Aubrey Lam’s “12 Nights”, it was being mentioned as being a must-see for those of us who have been dumped, right up there with “Swingers” and “Chungking Express”. On November 3rd, 2002, … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Aubrey Lam, Candy Lo, Cecilia Cheung, Eason Chan, Nicholas Tse, Stephen Fung
2002 (2002) Review
Director: Wilson Yip Cast: Nicholas Tse (Ting Fung), Stephen Fung Tak-Lun, Law Kar-Ying, Sam Lee Chan-Sam, Danielle Graham, Rain Li (Choi Wah), Alex Fong (Nik Sun), Anya Running Time: 96 min. By Ben Poppel Do you want to watch a movie about ghouls and goblins? Well maybe more like ghosts. Whatever the case, this is not your traditional actioner. Sure it’s got fighting, shooting and chases. But it also has … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Alex Fong Chung Sun, Nicholas Tse, Sam Lee, Stephen Fung, Wilson Yip
9413 (1998) Review
Director: Francis Ng Chun-Yu Producer: Herman Yau Lai To, Ng Ga Bo Writer: Sandy Siu Cast: Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Christine Eng Wing Mei, Amanda Lee Wai Man, Mo Jun Fai Running Time: 90 min. By Ben Poppel Lan, a police officer, relies on Carmen, a hypnotist, to cure his amnesia. As Lan gradually regains his memories, it dawns on him that he may be the famous cop murderer. Things escalate … Continue reading
10 Brothers of Shaolin | aka Warriors of the Sacred Temple (1979) Review
AKA: Ten Brothers of Shaolin Director: Ting Chung Cast: Chia Ling, Don Wong Tao, Chang Yi, Wong Fei Lung, Lau Lap Cho, Phillip Ko Fei, Leung Kar Yan, Stephen Tung Wai, Luk Yat Lung, O Yau Man, Chen Chiu, Ga Hoi, Shaw Luo Hui, Au Lap Bo, Yim Chung, Woo Gwong, Man Man, Lung Fong, Lam Mong Nam Running Time: 86 min. By Milkcan Wang Tao stars as a disciple … Continue reading
2000 A.D. (2000) Review
Director: Gordon Chan Cast: Aaron Kwok, Daniel Wu, Gigi Choi, Phyllis Quek, Ray Lui, Francis Ng, Andrew Lien, Ken Lo, Tony Ho Running Time: 104 min. By Raging Gaijin Everything about this film suggests it was tailor made to be a big pan-Asian hit: it has a nondescript millennial title, a big budget put to use with some questionable CGI, locations around the continent, popstar Aaron Kwok in the lead … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Aaron Kwok, Andrew Lin Hoi, Daniel Wu, Francis Ng, Gordon Chan, Ken Lo, Kwan Yung, Ray Lui Leung Wai
Two Champions of Shaolin (1980) Review
AKA: 2 Champions of Death Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Lo Meng, Chiang Sheng, Candy Wen, Lu Feng, Chin Siu Ho, Yeung Hung, Lam Chi Tai, Sun Chien, Chui Tai Ping, Yeung Jing Jing, Chan Hon Kwong, Chan Hung, Chan Shu Kei, Choi Kwok Keung, Ha Kwok Wing, Ha Kwok-Wing Running Time: 101 min. By Joe909 Back in Spring semester of 1994, my friends and I started up a weekly kung-fu … Continue reading
Five Deadly Venoms, The (1978) Review
AKA: 5 Venoms of Death Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Chiang Sheng, Sun Chien, Philip Kwok, Lo Meng, Lu Feng, Wai Pak, Dick Wei, Johnny Wang Lung Wei, Suen Shu Pau, Ku Feng, Chan Hung Running Time: 96 min. By Joe909 I was lucky when I first saw Five Venoms: I’d never seen a Venoms movie, and so I was actually held in suspense throughout. I was also young, which helped. … Continue reading
Shaolin Temple 2: The Kids from Shaolin (1984) Review
Director: Cheung Sing Yim Cast: Jet Li, Huang Qiu-Yan, Yu Hai, Yu Cheng-Hui, Ding Lan, Ji Chun-Hua, Hu Jian-Qiang Running Time: 99 min. By Numskull This is a sequel to Shaolin Temple in name only; there is no continuation of the first film. In fact, it barely has anything to do with the Shaolin temple. It would probably be better off, were this not the case. The film is about … Continue reading
Shaolin Temple (1982) Review
Director: Cheung Sing Yim Cast: Jet Li, Yu Cheng Wai, Yu Hai, Din Nan, Chang Jien Wun, Ji Chuan Wah, Hu Chien Keung, Wong Kwang Chuan, Sun Jien Hwu, Yin Tee Wah Running Time: 95 min. By Numskull Watch enough modern-day cop stories and Americanized Hong Kong films, and a straight-out chop socky flick like this almost seems new and innovative. Shaolin Temple is an above average kung fu movie, … Continue reading
Iceman Cometh, The | aka Time Warrors (1989) Review
Director: Clarence Ford Cast: Yuen Biao, Maggie Cheung, Yuen Wah, Sarah Lee, Tai Bo, Lam Chung, Alvina Kong, Ann Mui, Tan Lap Man, Frankie Ng, Chen Jing, Stanley Fung, Lai Yin Saan, Lam Siu Lau, Helena Law, Liu Wai Hung, Jackson Ng, Walter Tso, Elvis Tsui, Anthony Wong, Wong Jing, Corey Yuen Running Time: 114 min. By Reefer Two opposing Ming Dynasty warriors fall into an ice crevice and are … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Clarence Ford, Corey Yuen, Elvis Tsui, Maggie Cheung, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, Wong Jing, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah
Not Scared to Die | aka Fist of Anger (1973) Review
AKA: In Eagle Shadow Fist Director: Zhu Mu Cast: Wong Ching, Alex Lung Ji Fei, Lee Man Tai, Yam Ho, Kok Lee Yan, Yuen Qiu, Yuen Cheung Yan, Lau Kar Wing, Jackie Chan, Chiang Nan, Fung Hak On Running Time: 85 min. By Numskull Let’s see here. Multiple alternate titles: check. Evil Japanese invaders incessantly harassing the women and old folks: check. Jackie Chan, before anyone knew who he was: … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Brandy Yuen Chun-Yeung, Fung Hak On, Jackie Chan, Lau Kar Wing, Yuen Qiu, Yuen Shun Yee, Zhu Mu



















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