Damn it feels good to be a gangster! John Woo and Nicolas Cage’s action-thriller ‘Gambino’ shoots this summer

John Woo (Silent Night, Manhunt), noted Hong Kong filmmaker behind classics such as A Better Tomorrow, The Killer and Hard Boiled, is reuniting with his Face/Off star Nicolas Cage (Prisoners of the Ghostland) for Gambino, which will revolve around real-life New York crime kingpin Carlo Gambino.

Written by George Gallo (Bad Boys franchise) and Oscar winner Nick Vallelonga (Green Book), the movie will follow Carlo Gambino (Cage), a butcher’s son from Sicily, who rules New York’s underworld with quiet authority. But when his death sends shockwaves through Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind | Blu-ray | Only $20.99 – Expires soon!

Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray (Region B) for 1972’s Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind.

Angela Mao and director Huang Feng (The Shaolin Plot) were a superstar pairing that produced an incredible series of top tier kung fu classics including Deadly China DollWhen Taekwondo Strikes and the two films presented here – Hapkido and Lady Whirlwind.

In Hapkido (aka Lady Kung Fu in the West), a group of martial artists (Mao, Sammo Hung, and Carter Wong) start their own school to teach the Korean martial art, Hapkido, but a rival Japanese academy attempts to crush them – deeming Hapkido inferior to their Japanese fighting style. Similar to the plot of Bruce Lee’s Fist of Fury (a canny decision by the filmmakers, capitalising Continue reading

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Meta madness? Jason Statham joins forces with the co-creator of ‘John Wick’ for ‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’

David Leitch, the action filmmaker known for John WickAtomic BlondeDeadpool 2 and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, is reuniting with Jason Statham (The Meg) for a new action-comedy titled Jason Statham Stole My Bike.

Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the film will see Statham “in the role of a lifetime, playing global action superstar Jason Statham“. The budget is being set north of $80M, an increasingly rare proposition in the indie marketplace, and the project Continue reading

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Don’t call it a comeback! Armie Hammer makes his return in Uwe Boll’s actioner ‘Citizen Vigilante’ arriving later this year

Cult director Uwe Boll (In the Name of the King) teams up with former A-lister Armie Hammer (The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Lone Ranger) for Citizen Vigilante, an upcoming actioner that will be released by U.S. label Quiver later this year.

The film follows a man (Hammer) who takes justice into his own hands, hunting down criminals. His vigilante crusade makes him a social media star Continue reading

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An Eye for an Eye (1990) Review

"An Eye for an Eye" Poster

“An Eye for an Eye” Poster

Director: O Sing-Pui
Cast: Joey Wong Cho-Yin, Max Mok Siu-Chung, Wilson Lam Jun-Yin, Lung Fong, John Ching Tung, Ricky Yi Fan-Wai, Leung Gam-San, Melvin Wong Gam-San
Running Time: 90/93 min. 

By Paul Bramhall

For fans of Hong Kong cinemas golden age 1990’s An Eye for an Eye makes for an enticing prospect on paper – Joey Wong (The Beheaded 1000, God of Gamblers) steps into the role of a triad boss when her father is imprisoned, leaving her to take on fractured loyalties within her own organisation, as well as increasing scrutiny from the law. Considering the year it was made, those unfamiliar can be forgiven for expecting to find an overlooked entry in the Girls with Guns genre, but alas, as enticing as the thought of Joey Wong letting loose with some heavy artillery may be, the reality is far different.

By 1990 Wong’s onscreen persona as the most beautiful ghost in Asian cinema was well established following her turn in 1987’s A Chinese Ghost Story, however it wasn’t until 1989’s Reincarnation of the Golden Lotus that she got her first real starring role in a Hong Kong production. A surprisingly downbeat affair that, perhaps in an attempt to prove she could do more than look ethereal or be limited to supporting roles, sees her raped, beaten and degraded Continue reading

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Stray Dog | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Criterion)

Stray Dog | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Criterion)

Stray Dog | 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Criterion)

On May 5, 2026, Criterion is releasing the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray for 1949’s Stray Dog, Akira Kurosawa’s masterful mix of film noir and police thriller set on the sweltering mean streets of occupied Tokyo.

A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a crowded bus. Desperate to right the wrong, he goes undercover, scavenging Tokyo’s sweltering streets for the stray dog whose desperation has led him to a life of crime. With each step, cop’s and criminal’s lives become more intertwined and the investigation becomes an examination of Murakami’s own dark side.

Starring Toshiro Mifune as the rookie cop and Takashi Shimura as the Continue reading

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Period cage-fight thriller ‘Bedlam’ starring martial arts powerhouse Scott Adkins officially wraps production

Martial arts star Scott Adkins (Prisoner of War, John Wick 4, Ip Man 4) headlines Bedlam, an upcoming “cage fight” period martial arts actioner from director Jon Shaikh, who is perhaps best known for directing an episode of 2014’s Our World War, and acting as Assistant Director for 2019’s The Courier.

In the film, a fiery street boxer (Adkins) infiltrates London’s infamous Bedlam asylum to rescue his imprisoned sister, unleashing chaos in a brutal Continue reading

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‘Die Hard 2’ filmmaker Renny Harlin goes even HARDER in the New Tailer for ‘Deep Water’ starring Aaron Eckhart

"Deep Water" Poster

“Deep Water” Poster

Renny Harlin (Bodies at Rest), noted Hollywood film director known for his 90’s blockbusters Die Hard 2 and Cliffhanger, is getting ready to die harder in Deep Water, an airplane disaster from Magenta Light Studios.

A group of international passengers en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai are forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. Now they must work together in hopes to overcome the frenzy of sharks drawn to the wreckage.

The film stars Aaron Eckhart (Paycheck), Molly Belle Wright (Omaha), Kelly Gale (Plane), Ben Kingsley (Iron Man 3), Angus Sampson (Max Max: Fury Road), Priya Jain (Wild Flower) and Li Wenhan (Almost Love).

Deep Water is getting Continue reading

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Aesthetics of a Bullet | Blu-ray (Radiance)

On May 18, 2026, Radiance is releasing the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for Aesthetics of a Bullet, a 1973 thriller from director Sadao Nakajima (The Japanese Godfather Trilogy).

A yakuza gang selects a good-for-nothing street vendor to stir up trouble in enemy territory. With a flashy suit, a gun and a pocketful of money, he feels like Continue reading

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Arrow Makes Yakuza Great Again! Watch the Trailer for ‘American Yakuza’ starring Viggo Mortensen and Ryo Ishibashi

Now available from Arrow is the Blu-ray (Region A/B) for American Yakuza, a 1993 action-thriller directed by Frank A. Cappello (No Way Back).

When Japanese filmmaking powerhouse Toei Pictures decided to expand their iconic V-Cinema line to North America, the first result was the explosively Continue reading

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Don’t miss Goodie Emporium’s New Release update!

We hope you’ll take a minute to visit our trusted partner, The Goodie Emporium, a U.S.-based online store that currently has many Import Shaw Brothers, Golden Harvest and martial arts/cult DVD/Blu-ray movies in-stock – with New titles being added regularly!

In addition, Goodie Emporium also carries an assortment of multi-region 4K UHD/Blu-ray players, so you can play every single UHD/Blu-ray/DVD from any region in the world… guaranteed!

New & Recent Releases: 

  • Black Sunday Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Arrow)
  • Calvaire Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Arrow)
  • Cruel Tale Of Bushido Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Eureka)
  • Cutters Way Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Radiance)
  • Dancing Hawk, The Limited Edition Blu-Ray
  • Devils Hand, The (Aka Carnival Of Sinners) Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Eureka)
  • Fear In The Night Limited Collectors Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Studio Canal)
  • Hard Boiled Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
  • Helter Skelter Blu-Ray (88 Films)
  • The Invincible Eight Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Eureka)
  • Sakuran Blu-Ray (88 Films)
  • Salems Lot Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
  • Shango Blu-Ray (88 Films)
  • Spaceballs Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
  • Spaceways Limited Collectors Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Hammer)
  • Special Effects Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Radiance)
  • Underworld Chronicles – Three Yakuza Fables By Takashi Miike Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Radiance)
  • Eiichi Kudos Samurai Revolution Trilogy Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Arrow)

April 2026:

  • Adventure Calls – Karl Mat At CCC Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Eureka)
  • Amsterdam Kill Blu-Ray (88 Films)
  • Blood From The Mummys Tomb Limited Collectors Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Hammer)
  • Confessions Of A Police Captain Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Radiance)
  • Danger – Diabolik Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Eureka)
  • Demons Of The Mind Limited Collectors Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blul-Ray (Hammer)
  • Eye, The (2002) Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD (Arrow)
  • God Of Gamblers II Blu-Ray (88 Films)
  • Highway To Hell Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Radiance)
  • Mantrap Limited Collectors Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray
  • Matador Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Radiance)
  • New Directors From Japan – Takashi Onos I Am Baseball And Other Showa-Inspired Stories Limited Edition (Third Window)
  • Phase IV 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (88 Films)
  • Romancing In Thin Air Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Radiance)
  • Time To Play – Films By Jacques Rozier Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Radiance)
  • Wandering Ginza Butterfly Collection Limited Edition Blu-Ray (88 Films)

May 2026:

  • The Protector Deluxe Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (88 Films)

2026: 

  • Last Shark, The Limited Edition Blu-Ray (Treasured Films)
  • Magnificent Bodyguards Blu-ray (88 Films)

If you’ve ordered from Goodie Emporium, please share your experiences with the store in the comments section below. =)

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Embody the Way of the Warrior! Watch Film Movement’s Trailer for Kazuya Shiraishi’s samurai thriller ‘Bushido’

"Bushido" Poster

“Bushido” Poster

Director Kazuya Shiraishi (11 Rebels), who is perhaps best known for 2018’s The Blood of Wolves and 2019’s Sea of Revival, is back with his latest thriller, Bushido.

Kakunoshin, a quiet but highly skilled samurai known for his swordsmanship and mastery of go, lives by a strict code of honor. When his honesty is used against him, his own clan frames him for theft. Stripped of his status and forced to live as a ronin, he becomes a humble seal maker, supporting his daughter while hiding the pain of betrayal. Years later, a new case of missing gold leads him to the truth about the crime that ruined his life. Once the real culprit is revealed, his restraint breaks – and he unleashes long-awaited revenge.

Bushido stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi (Midnight Swan), Kaya Kiyohara (Fight Song), Taishi Continue reading

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Forbidden City | 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray (Well Go USA)

Looks like Bruce isn’t the only dragon kicking it in Rome! Get ready for Forbidden City (aka Kung Fu in Rome), an upcoming martial arts actioner starring Yaxi Liu, who is perhaps best known as Liu Yifei’s stunt double in Disney’s Mulan.

Directed by Gabriele Mainetti (They Call Me Jeeg), this Italian production also stars Enrico Borello (Supersex), Marco Giallini (Rocco), and Sabrina Continue reading

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Best Kratom Capsules From Oasis Kratom—Consistent Quality Buyers Trust

Buyers often return to brands that deliver a dependable experience with every purchase, especially when product quality and presentation remain consistent over time. Oasis Kratom has built its reputation by focusing on careful capsule preparation, reliable packaging standards, and a customer-focused purchasing process that feels seamless from start to finish. Within its capsule lineup, customers frequently recognize what makes the best kratom capsules stand out — uniformity, attention to detail, and a brand commitment to maintaining the same level of excellence across every order.

Consistent Quality Of Best Kratom Capsules From Oasis Kratom Buyers Trust

Standardized production across every batch

Maintaining uniformity in capsule products requires careful oversight and structured production practices that customers can rely on over time. Oasis Kratom reinforces buyer confidence by ensuring the best kratom capsules are produced through standardized manufacturing processes designed to deliver the same level of quality with every batch.

This consistent approach allows customers to know what to expect whenever they purchase from the brand, strengthening long-term trust in the brand. By prioritizing structured batch consistency and brand accountability, the brand continues to provide capsule buyers with a dependable purchasing experience built on trust and precision.

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Carefully monitored packaging procedures

A reliable product experience often begins with attention to how items are packaged and presented to buyers. Oasis Kratom builds trust in its best kratom capsules through carefully monitored packaging procedures that ensure every container meets the brand’s high standards.

Each step of the packaging process is designed to maintain consistency, protect product integrity, and create a professional presentation that reflects the brand’s commitment to quality. This focus on precision and reliability helps reinforce customer confidence while showcasing the brand’s dedication to excellence in every order.

Reliable brand-led quality control processes

Customer confidence often grows when a brand demonstrates consistent oversight throughout production and distribution. Oasis Kratom reinforces trust in its best kratom capsules through reliable, brand-led quality control processes that ensure every product meets established standards before reaching buyers.

These procedures are carefully integrated throughout each stage of production, from capsule preparation to final packaging, ensuring uniformity and professionalism. This dedication to structured oversight highlights the brand’s commitment to consistency and reinforces buyer confidence in every order.

Consistent capsule sizing and appearance

Visual uniformity and precise sizing play a key role in establishing trust with repeat buyers. Oasis Kratom ensures that the best kratom capsules maintain consistent dimensions and appearance across every production run, reflecting the brand’s dedication to detail and professionalism.

This attention to uniformity allows customers to know exactly what to expect with each purchase, reinforcing confidence in the product and the brand. The focus on consistent sizing and appearance highlights the brand’s commitment to quality and reinforces its reputation among discerning customers.

Secure and professional product sealing methods

Ensuring product integrity is a key factor in building customer confidence and brand reliability. Oasis Kratom strengthens trust in its best kratom capsules through secure and professional sealing methods that protect every container from tampering or damage.

Each step of the sealing process is carefully executed to maintain consistent presentation, safeguard product quality, and reflect the brand’s commitment to excellence. This focus on secure packaging reinforces the brand’s reputation for precision and reliability, giving customers confidence in the consistency of every order.

Structured manufacturing workflow management

Efficiency and precision in production are crucial to delivering products that buyers can rely on. Oasis Kratom maintains trust in its best kratom capsules through a structured manufacturing workflow management that organizes every stage of production with careful oversight.

From preparation to final packaging, each step follows a systematic process designed to ensure consistency, accuracy, and brand-quality standards. By focusing on well-coordinated workflows, the brand provides retailers and customers with a dependable capsule experience that reinforces confidence in the brand’s commitment to excellence.

Detail-focused inspection before distribution

Ensuring every product meets high standards before reaching buyers is essential for building brand reliability. Oasis Kratom reinforces confidence in its best kratom capsules through detailed inspections conducted before distribution, carefully checking each batch for consistency, presentation, and packaging integrity.

This thorough review process allows the brand to catch any irregularities and maintain uniformity across all orders. This commitment to precision and attention to detail strengthens the brand’s reputation for quality and reinforces confidence in every capsule distributed.

Organized inventory handling systems

Reliable product availability often begins with well-managed inventory systems that keep operations running smoothly. Oasis Kratom ensures buyers can trust its best kratom capsules by implementing organized inventory handling systems that monitor stock levels, track batch flow, and coordinate storage efficiently.

This structured approach allows the brand to maintain consistent product readiness while supporting timely order fulfillment. The emphasis on organized handling reinforces customer confidence, ensuring that each order reflects the brand’s commitment to dependability and professional wholesale operations.

Brand commitment to uniform product presentation

A strong brand reputation is built on delivering a predictable and professional product experience with every purchase. Oasis Kratom reinforces trust in its best kratom capsules through a clear commitment to uniform product presentation, ensuring that each container reflects the same high standards of packaging, labeling, and overall appearance.

By maintaining a focus on professional presentation and visual uniformity, the brand strengthens customer confidence and highlights its dedication to dependable quality, creating a purchasing experience that buyers can trust repeatedly.

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Bottom Line

Consistency and attention to detail are at the heart of what makes a brand dependable in the eyes of buyers. Oasis Kratom has built a reputation for delivering the best kratom capsules through rigorous production standards, organized workflows, and professional packaging practices that customers recognize and trust. By prioritizing quality, presentation, and operational excellence, the brand ensures that each order meets expectations, strengthening long-term buyer confidence. This focus on consistent performance positions the brand as a trusted choice for customers seeking reliability, professionalism, and a seamless purchasing experience.

Author’s Bio

Palmina Thomson is a seasoned content strategist and digital marketing consultant with extensive experience in crafting high-impact material for specialty wellness and lifestyle brands. Over the past two decades, she has developed and refined thousands of articles, product guides, and editorial campaigns that have appeared on leading industry websites. Her expertise spans audience-focused research, brand-centric storytelling, and performance-driven SEO, allowing companies to establish authority and maintain consistency across competitive marketplaces.

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