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on đŠ SCORPION WINS! 88 Filmsâ Blu-ray of the 1992 Golden Harvest classic âOperation Scorpioâ now shippingThank you sir!
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on đŠ SCORPION WINS! 88 Filmsâ Blu-ray of the 1992 Golden Harvest classic âOperation Scorpioâ now shippingBravo Paul Bramhall!
on The return of Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh? Mel Gibson compares potential ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ to ‘Apocalypto’Considering that the best entries in the franchise were based around Shane Bl…
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on The Inspector Wears Skirts Collection | Blu-ray (88 Films)I'd pick it up if it came in deluxe edition.
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on Witness the the last word on Bruce Leeâs ‘Game of Death’ at NYCâs Asian American International Film Festival on August 8Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror visiting Bruce's grave. https://youtu.be/2WYbnRk…
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on Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave | aka The Stranger (1976) Reviewdecently paced? you got to be kidding me. this movie knocked me out when i wa…
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Category Archives: Reviews
Kingdom: Ashin of the North (2021) Review
Director: Kim Seong-hun Cast: Gianna Jun, Kim Shi-A, Kim Roe-Ha, Jeon Su-Ji, Kim Dam-Ho, Park Byung-Eun, Ji Hyun-Joon, Jung Suk-Won, Kwon Bum-Taek, Hyuk-Bum, Park Ji-Hong Running Time: 92 min. By Paul Bramhall The Korean Netflix series Kingdom has proven to be one of the streaming giantsâ biggest hits in recent years, with its Joseon era setting successfully blending zombie action and political intrigue. The Korean film industry had already attempted … Continue reading
Posted in All, Korean, News, Reviews
Tagged Jun Ji-Hyun (Gianna Jun), Kim Seong-Hun
Skyhawk, The (1974) Review
Director: Jeong Chang Hwa Cast: Kwan Tak Hing, Carter Wong, Wang In Sik, Sammo Hung, Nora Miao, Chiu Hung, Lily Chen Ching, Lee Kwan, Gam Kei Chu, Shut-Ma Wa Lung, Kim Ki-ju Running Time: 88 min. By Paul Bramhall The Skyhawk is the kind of movie which opens up with kung fu legends Kwan Tak-Hing, Sammo Hung, and Carter Wong strolling down a countryside path together, an image which close to … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Carter Wong, Jeong Chang Hwa, Kwan Tak-hing, Lee Kwan, Nora Miao, Sammo Hung, Wang In Sik
Shock Wave 2 (2020) Review
Director: Herman Yau Cast: Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Lau Ching-Wan, Ni Ni, Tse Kwan-Ho, Philip Keung Hiu-Man, Ron Ng Cheuk-Hai, Marc Ma Yu-He, Kenny Wong Tak-Ban Running Time: 120 min. By Paul Bramhall In 2017 Herman Yau looked to reinvent himself once more, this time as a director of big budget action blockbusters with Shock Wave, a bomb disposal thriller with Andy Lau as the lead. Armed with the biggest budget … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Herman Yau, Lau Ching-Wan (Sean Lau), Ni Ni
Lost Bullet (2020) Review
Director: Guillaume Pierret Cast: Alban Lenoir, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Ramzy Bedia, StĂ©fi Celma, Rod Paradot, SĂ©bastien Lalanne, Arthur Aspaturian, Patrick MĂ©dioni, Alexandre Philip Running Time: 92 min. By Paul Bamhall France may not be the first country that springs to mind when it comes to action cinema, however itâs successfully dabbled in the genre on several occasions. From Luc Bessonâs iconic La Femme Nikita, through to the stylish grittiness of Dobermann, … Continue reading
Posted in All, Asian Related, News, Other Movies, Reviews
Limbo (2021) Review
Director: Soi Cheang Pou Soi Cast: Gordon Lam, Cya Liu, Mason Lee, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Fish Liew, Sammy Sum, Hanna Chan, Kumer Running Time: 118 min. By Martin Sandison In recent times the news from Hong Kong has gone from sad to devastating, especially for the Hong Kong film fan, as the mainland prepares to bring in a law that will censor films that have a perceived âthreat to national securityâ. … Continue reading
8th Night, The (2021) Review
Director: Kim Tae-Hyung Writer: Kim Tae-Hyung Cast: Lee Sung-Min, Park Hae-Joon, Kim You-Jung, Nam Da-Reum, Han Sang-Chul, Lee Eol Running Time: 150 min. By Paul Bramhall The streaming service Netflix is increasingly becoming the platform for new Korean horror to debut on, with the likes of #Alive, The Call, and Svaha: The Sixth Finger all premiering with just a few clicks of the remote over the last couple of years. … Continue reading
Saint of Gamblers, The (1995) Review
Director: Wong Jing Cast: Eric Kot, Chingmy Yau, Ben Lam, Ng Man Tat, Diana Pang Dang, Shing Fui On, Ashton Chen, Bobby Yip, Nat Chan Pak Cheung, Hui Si Man, Pauline Yeung, Donnie Yen, Corey Yuen Kwai, Andy Cheng Kai-Chung Running Time: 96 min. By Paul Bramhall While the Hong Kong gambling movie has been around for several decades, chances are if you ask someone to name one of them, the default answer will be the 1989 classic God … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Ashton Chen, Chingmy Yau, Corey Yuen, Diana Pang Dan, Donnie Yen, Shing Fui On, Wong Jing
Idol (2019) Review
Director: Lee Su-jin Cast: Han Suk-Kyu, Sol Kyung-Gu, Chun Woo-Hee, Yoo Seung-Mok, Joe Byeong-Gyu, Kim Jae-Hwa, Hyun Bong-Sik, Jo Dae-Hee, Kang Mal-Geum Running Time: 144 min. By Paul Bramhall The topic of political corruption has always provided fertile ground for filmmakers in Korea, almost to the point that if a politician turns up in a Korean movie, itâs a safe bet that theyâll either end up corrupt (if theyâre not … Continue reading
Double Tap (2000) Review
Director: Lo Chi-Leung Cast: Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Alex Fong Chung Sun, Ruby Wong Cheuk Ling, Monica Chan Fat Yung, Vincent Kok Tak Chiu, Joseph Cheung Man Kwong Running Time: 95 min. By Paul Bramhall There can be no denying that the Hong Kong film industry was in a miserable place at the turn of the century. There were 2 key factors behind the slump, the first being that many … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, Golden Harvest, News, Reviews
Tagged Alex Fong Chung Sun, Leslie Cheung, Ruby Wong, Vincent Kok
From the Highway (1970) Review
Director: Chang Tseng-tse Cast: Peter Yang Kwan, Ingrid Hu Yin Yin, Chui Fook Sang, Suen Yuet, Lee Hung, Yeung Fui Yuk, Lee Man Tai, Ko Fei, Man Man, Chang I Fei, Gam Dai Running Time: 80 min. By Martin Sandison Part of the journey into living in the moment, as far as I can see it, is to admit when someone has more knowledge than you, about the thing you love. … Continue reading
Seaman No. 7 (1973) Review
Director: Lo Wei Cast: Jimmy Wang Yu, Maria Yi, James Tien Chun, Tien Feng, Han Ying Chieh, Kelly Lee Hoi Lee, Gam Saan, Chin Yuet Sang, Lo Wei, Lam Ching Ying, Ma Man-Chun Running Time: 100 min. By Ian Whittle I think weâve found a winner for the Most Underwhelming Kung Fu Movie TitleâŠno wonder the UK VHS was re-named Wang Yuâs Magnificent Fights. For some reason, after a winning … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, Golden Harvest, News, Reviews
Tagged Han Ying Chieh, James Tien, Jimmy Wang Yu, Lo Wei, Maria Yi, Tien Feng
Xtreme | aka Xtremo (2021) Review
Director: Daniel Benmayor Cast: Teo GarcĂa, Ăscar Jaenada, Ăscar Casas, Andrea Duro, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Alberto Jo Lee, Luis Zahera, Juan Diego, AndrĂ©s Herrera, Nao Albet, Cesar Bandera, Isa MontalbĂĄn, Joel Bramona Running Time: 111 min. By Paul Bramhall For the past 20 years fans of the Hong Kong action genre have been asking which country is going to take on the mantle of creating martial arts infused slices of cinematic … Continue reading
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Take Back (2021) Review
Director: Christian Sesma Cast: Gillian White, Michael Jai White, Mickey Rourke, Paul Sloan, Jessica Uberuaga, James Russo, Nick Vallelonga, Jay Montalvo, Chris Browning Running Time: 89 min. By Paul Bramhall Iâm sure every fan of the American DTV action genre has at some point asked themselves âwhat could be better than watching Michael Jai White kicking people in the face?â The star of such DTV action classics as Undisputed 2: Last Man … Continue reading
Posted in All, News, Other Movies, Reviews
Tagged Christian Sesma, Michael Jai White, Mickey Rourke
Voice of Silence (2020) Review
Director: Hong Eui-jung Cast: Yoo Ah-in, Yoo Jae-myung, Moon Seung-A, Yu Seong-Ju, Shin Tae-Yang, Hanna Kim Running Time: 99 min. By Paul Bramhall Back in the early to mid-noughties, a period popularly known as the Korean Wave, the countries film industry had a knack for cranking out productions that seamlessly blended genres to create a number of unique cinematic experiences. From the sci-fi zaniness of Save the Green Planet, to … Continue reading
My Wife Is a Gangster (2001) Review
Director: Jo Jin-Gyu Cast: Shin Eun-Kyung, Park Sang-Myeon, Ahn Jae-Mo, Choi Eun-Joo, Kim In-Kwon, Shim Won-Cheol, Choi Min-Soo, Jang Se-Jin, Lee Eung-Kyung Running Time: 110 min. By Mighty Peking Man I never thought I’d actually enjoy “My Wife Is A Gangster”, a title that sounds too much like it’s in the same range as “Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot”. But hell, a bad titled Hollywood film is one thing, … Continue reading
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