Deal on Fire! Deluxe Limited Edition Battle Creek Brawl | Blu-ray | Only $26.99

Today’s Deal on Fire is for 88 Films’ Deluxe Limited Edition Blu-ray (Region B) for Battle Creek Brawl (aka The Big Brawl), Jackie Chan’s 1980 film directed by Robert Clouse (Game of Death, Enter the Dragon) that also stars Jose Ferrer (Joan of Arc), Kristine DeBell (Cheerleaders’ Wild Weekend) and Mako (Silent Assassins).

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Jackie Chan arrived on American soil with hopes of becoming a superstar in the West and his first ever Hollywood project as a leading man certainly provided him with a notable director in Robert Clouse, the legendary director who took Bruce Lee to the next level with Enter the Dragon (1973). With Battle Creek Brawl (1980), Director Clouse achieved it, this Continue reading

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Man of Reason, A (2023) Review

"A Man of Reason" Theatrical Poster

“A Man of Reason” Theatrical Poster

Director: Jung Woo-sung
Cast: Jung Woo-sung, Kim Nam-Gil, Kim Joon-Han, Park Sung-Woong, Park Yoo-Na, Lee Elijah, Ryu Jian, Kim Joo-Hun, Park Yong, Choi Soo-Im
Running Time: 98 min. 

By Paul Bramhall 

One of the most enduring actors in Korean cinema, since making his debut in 1994’s The Fox With Nine Tails Jung Woo-sung has rarely been absent from the screen in the close to 30 years that followed, and in 2023 he’d make his directorial debut (in addition to co-writing the script) with A Man of Reason. Following a similar approach to his close friend Lee Jung-jae’s directorial debut from the year prior, Hunt (in which Woo-sung co-starred), here he also casts himself as the lead, playing a former gangster who’s just been released from prison after serving a 10-year sentence.

For a directorial debut A Man of Reason gets off to a visually striking start, with the cinematography of the scenes where Woo-sung is released from prison bathed in orange hues, serving to make the Korean countryside almost look like a desert and give off a western influenced vibe. While the cinematography may be striking though, the story and characters soon Continue reading

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Modern day samurai? ‘Past Lives’ actor Teo Yoo to star in the Chad Stahelski-produced samurai actioner ‘Karoshi’

"Past Lives" Theatrical Poster

“Past Lives” Theatrical Poster

Takashi Doscher, the writer and director of 2018’s Still and 2019’s Only – as well as writer for Chad Stahelskis’ upcoming live-action adaptation of the video game, Ghost of Tsushima – is on board to direct Lionsgate’s Karoshi, an upcoming actioner that will be produced by Stahelskis’ 87Eleven.

The upcoming film will be headlined by rising star Teo Yoo, who is perhaps best known for 2022’s Decision to Leave and 2023’s Past Lives. No other casting details have been revealed.

According to Deadline, plot details for Karoshi are being kept under wraps, but it’s described as a corporate thriller with a samurai twist. Side note: “Karoshi” is a Japanese term that means “overwork death” (occupation-related sudden death).

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It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight! Blu-ray for the 1973 Wang Yu classic ‘A Man Called Tiger’ now available

A Man Called Tiger | Blu-ray (Eureka)

A Man Called Tiger | Blu-ray (Eureka)

Now available is Eureka’s Blu-ray (Region A/B) for A Man Called Tiger, a 1973 Golden Harvest classic from Lo Wei (Slaughter in San Francisco) and Jimmy Wang Yu (The Tattooed Dragon) .

This title will soon be available at The Goodie Emporium, a U.S.-based online store that currently has many Import Shaw Brothers/Golden Harvest/martial arts DVD/Blu-ray movies in-stock – with New titles being added regularly!

Starring Jimmy Wang Yu (The One-Armed Swordsman) and directed by Lo Wei, the man behind the smash-hit Bruce Lee vehicles The Big Boss and Fist of FuryA Man Called Tiger is a martial arts extravaganza released at the height of an international Continue reading

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Fists of the furious! First Look at Tanigaki Kenji’s ‘The Furious’ starring Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Jeeja Yanin and Yayan Ruhian

"The Furious" Teaser Poster

“The Furious” Teaser Poster

Martial arts stars Xie Miao (My Father is A Hero, Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman), Joe Taslim (The Raid, The Night Comes for Us), Jeeja Yanin (Chocolate, Triple Threat) and Yayan Ruhian (The Raid, Beyond Skyline) team up for the Edko/XYZ Films English-language actioner, The Furious.

Out of all the aforementioned names, lead star Xie Miao is most likely the one most are unfamiliar with. For fans of Hong Kong action cinema, Miao will most likely always be remembered for his co-starring turns as a child martial arts prodigy in the Jet Li outings The New Legend of Shaolin and My Father is a Hero during the mid-1990’s. While he largely stayed off the radar in the succeeding years, he made a comeback in 2008 with the Tsui Siu-Ming directed Champions, a rousing tale set during the 1936 Olympics that was Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Tekken | Blu-ray | Only $7.77 – Expires soon!

"Tekken" Blu-ray Cover

“Tekken” Blu-ray Cover

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Tekken, a martial arts action/adventure, directed by Dwight H. Little (Rapid Fire) and stars Jon Foo (Last Resort, Rush Hour TV series),

The year is 2039 and the world wars have destroyed everything and territories are run by corporations. The mightiest of which is Tekken. In the midst of the ruined society, one warrior rises from the streets. A young man with street smarts and raw fighting skills who is driven by nothing more than vengeance must defeat the world’s most elite fighters in the greatest tournament ever known and become the “King of Iron Fist”.

The film also stars Kelly Overton (CSI: NY), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Tekken 2: Kazuya’s Revenge), Ian Anthony Dale (The Hangover), Tamlyn Continue reading

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Ninja in the Dragon’s Den (1982) Review

"Ninja in the Dragon's Den" Japanese Theatrical Poster

“Ninja in the Dragon’s Den” Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Corey Yuen
Cast: Conan Lee, Hiroyuki Sanada (Henry Sanada), Tanaka Hiroshi, Tai Bo, Hwang Jang Lee, Kaname Tsushima, Someno Yukio, Chin Lung, Tien Feng, Ma Chin-Ku, Best Kwon Yeong-Moon, Paul Wei Ping Ao
Running Time: 95 min. 

By Ian Whittle

In memory of Corey Yuen Kwai, whose death in 2022 was recently made public.

The early 80s saw an explosion of ninja-mania, instigated by Eric Van Lustbader’s novel The Ninja, and Western films such as The Octagon (1980) and Enter the Ninja (1981). Hong Kong naturally wanted a piece of the pie, resulting in titles as uniquely odd as Shaw Brother’s Five Element Ninjas (1982) and an absurd number of movies with Richard Harrison in neon-coloured ninja outfits.

But Ninja in the Dragon’s Den, from indie HK studio Seasonal, and the directorial debut of Corey Yuen Kwai, has the edge over them. Because it has THIS song.

Which you’d better like as it gets played about 56 times during the movie!

A mysterious ninja (is there any other kind?) known as the Shadow. Genbu (Sanada Hiroyuki) is killing off various high-ranking officials in revenge for the death of his father. The last man on his hit-list, Fukusa (Tanaka Hiroshi), a retired ninja, has fled to China Continue reading

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What are the money-making game apps that actually work

What are the money-making game apps that actually work

Nowadays, we all are obsessed with our smartphones which not only give us a way of entertainment but also a chance to earn money online.

There are many apps that claim to give money for playing games, but these are not genuine.

Most of the apps do not even pay, or if they do, then it is a poor sense of return that really falls short of your time.

We bring you a handpicked selection of mobile games to boost your revenue and present their internal mechanisms, withdrawal rules, and top performers to watch.

What Are Money-Making Game Apps?

Game apps for money are the ones that allow you to earn real cash or rewards by playing games on your mobile. 

The nature of this game is straightforward: just play games from a wide variety and accomplish goals set in the application that fetch you points or rewards, which can be exchanged for real cash.

The idea here seems to work on a reward mechanism where everything revolves around making money through gift cards.

Users can make money from these types of apps by signing up for ads, in-app purchases, or partnerships that are linked to the written applications.

How Do Money-Making Game Apps Work?

Ad Revenue

All of these apps are free to download and play but feature in-app advertisements. 

The app does have in-app advertising, so the more it is used by a user, the greater shows of ads. It gives a part of this income to the players in points or cash.

In-App Purchases

Some apps have bonuses, improved features or special interesting functionality which users can buy. Some of this revenue goes back into the payout pool.

Sponsorships and Partnerships

These sponsors typically take the form of brands, and it is not uncommon for gaming apps to reward users who engage with these corporate partners.

Money-Making Game Apps 

Mistplay

Mistplay is a popular gaming rewards platform for Android. These let users earn points for playing and experimenting with new games. 

The longer you play, the more points accrued. Amazon, Google Play, Visa gift cards and other various retailers are available to purchase using these points. 

For those who like playing games in their free time, then Mistplay for casual gamers is the right to choose.

KWG Game Login

KWG Game provides you with a list of some best game apps that are reliable and can be much more profitable.

The site updates its list of games, giving you the top-rated and recommended fantasy cricket real-money leagues.

Although KWG’s top games do not necessarily have to be limited to only those offering immediate PayPal payments, it does provide a good location for liaising with high payout rewarding applications.

So what are you waiting for, go and explore the KWG games today.

MyPoints

Just like KWG Games has other ways to earn money, MyPoints also offers games in addition to its various types of activities. 

Old but gold, it is used when reliability matters. In return, you have the option of cashing out your points for money over PayPal or picking from a number of gift cards. 

The selection of genres available in the app is also quite wide, including puzzles, strategy games, and card games.

Blackout Bingo

Unlike any other bingo game, play BLACKOUT BINGO with hundreds of card layouts for different tastes and experiences. 

This is a skill-based game where you can play against other players and challenge others to win cash rewards. 

If you are more skillful, then these chances increase! 

The good thing about Blackout Bingo is that it features both free and paid competitions, so you can choose what level you wish to play.

Solitaire Cube

Solitaire Cube is a competitive solitaire game for the rest of us, where players can actually win real money. 

It provides head-to-head tournaments where you can compare your skills with others. The greater the combination you get to win, the better the rewards become. 

You may have to pay a small fee to enter tournaments with cash prizes, but there are also free games available for practice. 

Now, if you have any doubts regarding these money mankind apps, comment below. 

 

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Forget about ‘Broken Arrow’! ‘Foggy Mountain’ martial arts star Peter Pham is back in the Trailer for ‘Operation Crossbow’

"Operation Crossbow" Teaser Poster

“Operation Crossbow” Teaser Poster

Peter Pham, the indie martial arts star behind Foggy Mountain (as well as the Well Go USA/Hi-YAH! short Mayhem), is back Operation Crossbow, an upcoming actioner he also directs.

Pham not only stars, but also directs, with some help from Monsterface Productions, a production team that serves as the film’s associate producer, stunt coordinator, and writer.

The film also stars Ron Smorenburg (Triple Threat), Simon Kook (Ip Man 3), Keenan Williams, Randy Henrion, Cody Phillips, Michael Baker, Corey Cannon and Elle Gie.

Operation Crossbow comes to you by PB33 Production LLC, who have yet to set a release date. Until then, watch the film’s Trailer, followed Continue reading

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Ready… Aim… 🔥! Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Sammo Hung, Tony Leung and Wang Yu’s ‘Island on Fire’ on Blu-ray next week

Island on Fire | Blu-ray (88 Films)

Island on Fire | Blu-ray (88 Films)

Next week, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region ABC) for 1990’s Island on Fire (aka The Prisoner), an all-star Hong Kong thriller directed by Chu Yen Ping (Fantasy Mission Force, Pink Force Commando).

Four men of iron face their destinies within the harsh walls of a Taiwanese prison. Steve (Jackie Chan) is a gambler seeking to atone for his sins. Andy (Tony Leung) is an undercover cop solving a crime. Lee (Andy Lau) is a gangster looking for vengeance. John (Sammo Hung) is a lifer seeking to reunite with his son.

For this slice of Chinese jailhouse rock, producer Wang Yu brought together both the finest talent in Asian cinema Continue reading

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One More Shot (2024) Review

"One More Shot" Sky Poster

“One More Shot” Sky Poster

Director: James Nunn
Cast: Scott Adkins, Waleed Elgadi, Tom Berenger, Meena Rayann, Alexis Knapp, Michael Jai White, Aaron Toney, Teddy Linard, Hannah Arterton
Running Time: 102 min. 

By Paul Bramhall

After his scene stealing role on the big screen in 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4, in 2024 British thespian Scott Adkins would return to his role as leading man of DTV action flicks by headlining One More Shot. A sequel to 2021’s One Shot (and notably the first time for Adkins to star in a sequel to one of his own movies that wasn’t helmed by either Isaac Florentine or Jesse V. Johnson), the central gimmick behind the original came in the form of it being presented as one continuous shot (a format the title also serves as a reference to). A production that clearly understood its target audience, in my review for One Shot I’d stated how it “works because of its one-shot gimmick rather than in spite of it”, with Adkins spending the duration attempting to keep a suspected terrorist alive on a remote island against increasingly impossible odds.

As the title of the sequel alludes to, director James Nunn felt confident enough off the back of One Shot to both continue the story and the one-shot narrative technique, going all in for another round. A director who’s well versed in the realm of DTV action, Nunn has worked with Adkins twice before on 2013’s Green Street 3: Never Back Down and 2016’s Eliminators, as well as Continue reading

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Money Games and Movies: The Fascinating Intersection

In the world of entertainment, few themes captivate audiences as effectively as money games. These games, which combine high stakes and strategic thinking, have found their way into popular movies, creating unforgettable stories that resonate with viewers. The allure of big wins, the thrill of risk, and the drama of loss are all elements that make money games an exciting subject for the big screen. Whether it’s a game of poker, a daring heist, or a thrilling race against time, movies centered around money games continue to engage and entertain. For those intrigued by this intersection, the first step might be to Aviator register and explore the world of money games firsthand.

The Appeal of Money Games in Cinema

Money games have long been a popular theme in cinema, and for good reason. These games often involve high stakes, intense competition, and the potential for significant rewards or devastating losses. The drama inherent in these scenarios provides a perfect backdrop for filmmakers to explore human nature, greed, and the consequences of risk-taking. Audiences are drawn to these films not just for the excitement of the games themselves but also for the deeper narratives they often convey.

Iconic Movies Featuring Money Games

Several films have become iconic due to their portrayal of money games. Movies like “Casino Royale” and “Rounders” are prime examples of how poker can be used to create tension and excitement on screen. Meanwhile, films such as “Ocean’s Eleven” and “The Sting” focus on elaborate heists, where money games are central to the plot. These films are not just about the money; they are about the characters, their motivations, and the risks they are willing to take to achieve their goals.

  • “Casino Royale” – A thrilling James Bond movie centered around a high-stakes poker game.
  • “Rounders” – A film that delves deep into the underground world of poker.
  • “Ocean’s Eleven” – A classic heist film where strategy and deception play key roles.
  • “The Sting” – A story of con artists who use money games to pull off a major scam.

The Psychology Behind Money Games in Films

The portrayal of money games in movies often goes beyond the mechanics of the games themselves. These films explore the psychology of the characters involved, delving into their motivations, fears, and desires. The tension in these films is often driven by the stakes involved, with characters risking everything for a chance at a big win. This psychological depth adds another layer of intrigue, making these movies more than just about the money.

The Role of Risk and Reward

Risk and reward are central themes in money games, both in real life and on the silver screen. Films that focus on money games often highlight the balance between the two, showing how characters navigate the fine line between success and disaster. The thrill of the game is often tied to the risk involved, with the potential for huge rewards serving as the ultimate motivation for the characters. This dynamic keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, wondering if the next move will bring fortune or ruin.

The Cultural Impact of Money Game Movies

Movies about money games have had a significant cultural impact, influencing how people perceive gambling, risk, and wealth. These films often romanticize the idea of winning big, while also highlighting the dangers of greed and the potential for loss. They have contributed to the mystique of money games, making them an appealing subject for both filmmakers and audiences. The influence of these movies extends beyond the screen, shaping public perceptions and even inspiring people to try their luck at real-life money games.

The Influence on Popular Culture

The impact of money game movies can be seen in various aspects of popular culture. From fashion trends inspired by characters in these films to the rise in popularity of certain games like poker, these movies have left a lasting imprint. They have also sparked discussions about the ethics of gambling, the psychology of risk-taking, and the allure of wealth. As a result, money game movies continue to be a relevant and influential part of the cinematic landscape.

For those interested in further exploring the world of money games, check out this insightful article: Exploring the Exciting World of Online Money Games.

 

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Deal on Fire! Shaw Bothers Classic: Volume 4 | Blu-ray | Only $116.99

Shaw Bothers Classics: Volume 4 | Blu-ray (Shout!)

Shaw Bothers Classics: Volume 4 | Blu-ray (Shout!)

Today’s Deal on Fire is for Shout! Factory’s Shaw Bothers Classic: Volume 4, a multi-film Blu-ray (Region A) collection that includes the following films:

The Rebel Intruders (1980), Two Champions of Shaolin (1980), Legend of the Fox (1980), Black Lizard (1981), House of Traps (1981), Masked Avengers (1981), The Sword Stained with Royal Blood (1981), Five Element Ninjas (1982), Shaolin Prince (1982), Shaolin Intruders (1983), Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983), and Opium and the Kung-Fu Master (1984).

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Another 12 classic martial arts films highlight this explosive box set comprised from the famous Shaw Brothers’ library and featuring Continue reading

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No Beatles or Guy Ritchie, here! New Trailer for Oh Seung-Uk’s ‘Revolver’ starring ‘Kill Boksoon’ star Jeon Do-Yeon

"Revolver" Theatrical Poster

“Revolver” Theatrical Poster

Writer/director Oh Seung-Uk, a filmmaker known for 2001’s Kilimanjaro and 2014’s The Shameless, returns for Revolver, an upcoming thriller starring Jeon Do-Yeon (Kill Boksoon, Beasts Clawing at Straws).

Su-young (Jeon Do-Yeon), a police detective who went to prison for someone else, is surprised when a mysterious woman named Yoon-sun (Lim Ji-yeon, Spiritwalker) arrives to collect her on her day of release. As she discovers that the promised compensation for her time behind bars has vanished, Su-young embarks on a mission to reclaim what rightfully belongs to her.

The film also stars Ji Chang-Wook (Fabricated City), Kim Joon-Han (The Drug King), Kim Jong-Soo (Hunt), Jeong Continue reading

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‘Atomic Blonde’ meets Meghan Markle? Watch the Trailer for Well Go USA’s ‘Duchess’ from ‘Dog Soldiers’ director

"Duchess" Theatrical Poster

“Duchess” Theatrical Poster

Arriving to Digital on August 9th is Well Go USA’s Duchess, a revenge-actioner directed by Neil Marshall, who is perhaps mostly known for 2002’s Dog Soldiers, 2005’s The Descent, 2008’s Doomsday and 2019’s Hellboy. 

After a series of betrayals lands her squarely in the sights of a group of diamond smugglers, Scarlett Monaghan (Charlotte Kirk, The Reckoning) undergoes a radical transformation from working-class petty criminal to a ruthless underworld queenpin who will stop at nothing to obtain her revenge.

The film also stars Philip Winchester (The Player), Colm Meaney (Under Siege), Hoji Fortuna (Moonhaven), Stephanie Beacham (Love and Other Disasters) and Sean Pertwee (Equilibrium).

Duchess arrives On Digital Continue reading

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