Crazy Samurai Musashi | aka Crazy Samurai: 400 vs. 1 (2020) Review

"Crazy Samurai Musashi" Theatrical Poster

“Crazy Samurai Musashi” Theatrical Poster

Director: Yuji Shimomura
Cast: Tak Sakaguchi, Kento Yamazaki, Yousuke Saito, Ben Hiura, Arata Yamanaka, Fuka Hara, Kosei Kimura, Nobu Morimoto, Akihiko Sai, Masaaki Takarai
Running Time: 92 min.

By Paul Bramhall

Crazy Samurai Musashi is one of those movies that’s journey to the screen is just as interesting as the movie itself, spanning over 10 years before it eventually arrived in 2020. Initially announced as a collaboration between Japanese action icon Tak Sakaguchi (here once more billed as Tak ∴, as he was in Re:Born) and auteur director Sono Sion in 2009, Blood of the Wolves was intended to be a genre mash-up containing elements of chanbara, kung fu, monsters, and zombies. The pairing of Japan’s leading action star and most distinctive director was an exciting one, however 2 years later there was still no sign of it, and in 2011 it was announced the project was now going under the name Kenkichi.

By this point Takaguchi and his stunt team had been training for a year so that they could execute what was planned to be an ambitious 10-minute single take action scene. While Sion had been attached to Blood of the Wolves in the capacity of scriptwriter, by the time Kenkichi came around he was credited as being co-director along with Sakaguchi himself. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way Sion dropped out, and the production was left with a leading man and action Continue reading

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Deal on Fire! Sister Street Fighter Collection | Blu-ray | Only $24.99 – Expires soon!

Sister Street Fighter Collection | Blu-ray (Arrow Video)

Sister Street Fighter Collection | Blu-ray (Arrow Video)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray set for the Sister Street Fighter Collection, featuring artwork by Kungfubob O’Brien of 36 Styles and a load of supplemental treats.

After the massive success of The Street Fighter, the Toei Company decided to build a new karate series around a female lead, and cast a young actress who had appeared in a cameo role alongside her mentor Sonny Chiba (Fight Fist). Still a teenager at the time, Etsuko Shihomi (Soul of Chiba) exploded onscreen in her first leading role and created a new character type: a tough fighter who was fierce, fearless, good-hearted, and decidedly non-sexualised, a departure from Toei’s typical formula.

In 1974’s Sister Street Fighter, Shihomi is the half-Chinese, half-Japanese Li Koryu, who travels to Yokohama to investigate Continue reading

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Walking the Edge | Blu-ray (Fun City)

"Walking the Edge" Blu-ray Cover

“Walking the Edge” Blu-ray Cover

RELEASE DATE: June 29, 2021

On June 29, 2021, Fun City Editions will launch the release of their new label with a Blu-ray release of Norbert Meisel’s Walking the Edge, a 1985 crime thriller starring Robert Forster (Vigilante, Jackie Brown, Delta Force), Nancy Kwan (Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, The Wrecking Crew) – and featuring a soundtrack by Jay Chattaway (Maniac Cop 2, Invasion U.S.A.).

Jason Walk (Forster) is a part-time cabbie and small-time numbers runner on the seedy fringes of Hollywood. But when he accidentally helps a woman (Kwan) kill the drug dealers who murdered her son, he finds himself hunted through a deadly underworld of pimps, players and sadistic killers. As the violence hits closer, Jason hits back with a plan that puts him far out of his league and Continue reading

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Professional Online Football Betting Strategy and System Tips

Our world can be imagined without any of the existing sports, but not without football. This is the number one game, the hobby of billions, a whole religion. Naturally, football takes a secure first place in the number of bets accepted by bookmakers.

Types of football bets

One of the biggest mistakes beginner gamblers make is placing bets without learning their main types. When placing bets, it is necessary to understand what it means and how the bettor will win or lose.

Perhaps you can write a book about the types of bets on football matches or create a separate section on the site. There are incredibly many of them, while every year bookmakers manage to come up with new football betting แทงบอล options, sometimes even very exotic, for example, a bet on the removal of a coach, a goal by a goalkeeper, a bite by Luis Suarez, and so on. Below we will consider only the most popular types of bets.

Game statistics

More recently, bookmakers have allowed betting on statistical indicators, the number of which is constantly increasing. These are corners, fouls, yellow cards, offsides, ball possession, shots on target.

Major championships for soccer betting

In the line of bookmakers, you can find several hundred different football tournaments for betting. Undoubtedly, if you understand such exotic championships, you can make good money by placing bets on the matches of these tournaments. But it’s still better to choose status competitions. Firstly, they make it easier to find information, statistics, broadcast. Secondly, the coefficients are higher, and the list is more comprehensive. And thirdly, the likelihood of fixing matches, a cancer of modern sports, is much lower. First of all, you should take a closer look at the following football tournaments.

The best soccer betting strategies

Strategy is your plan, guided by which you place your bets on football at the bookmaker’s office. They help newbies not to lose their entire bank, and in the future – to consistently make a profit from betting. The primary purpose of strategies is bankroll management. Flat The most convenient and straightforward strategy, with which almost every second bettor started. The essence of a flat is to bet the same amount every time.

Start making money on betting.

Above, we have reviewed all the essential components of football betting. Let’s remember everything in order. So, the conversation began about the popularity of football for betting; then, we studied the main types of football bets. After we got acquainted with the main tournaments and chose the most suitable ones, we adopted the game’s strategy.

Thus, it is worth trusting football predictions, but the final decision must be made personally.

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Exact time to bet

An essential and sometimes central aspect of betting is the choice of a bookmaker. There are perfect, average, and bad ones. The latter are fraudulent and may not pay out the winnings, but each has its characteristics that have its meaning for each player: bonuses, mobile version, payment methods.

Discussions about predictions are constantly sharpening between players. And in 95% of cases, betters desperately criticize forecasters and call them different offensive words. But let’s think like Homo sapiens: a football prediction assesses the teams’ chances and determines the most likely outcome. The capper chooses a bet, focusing on the ratio of the development to risk ratio.

In other words, no one will ever give guarantees. The problem for the players is that they want to find the magic wand while not wishing to assess reality adequately.

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Deal on Fire! Ip Man Complete Collection 4K Box Set | Blu-ray | Only $44.99 – Expires soon!

Ip Man Complete Collection 4K Box Set

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Well Go USA’s Ip Man Complete Collection 4K Box Set, which includes all four titles in this hugely popular film franchise from action star Donnie Yen, acclaimed director Wilson Yip, and legendary martial arts choreographers Sammo Hung and Yuen Woo-ping.

The 8-disc set features all 4 IP Man films, presented for the first time with 4K restoration including the newest Dolby Atmos surround sound. Each film comes in a 2-disc amaray case featuring the new 4K disc along with the Bu-ray disc. This limited-edition box set also contains a cool, collectible Ip Man movie franchise compendium book and a double-sided premium Ip Man poster.

For more information, plus more high quality photos Continue reading

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The Daimajin Trilogy | Bu-ray (Arrow Video)

The Daimajin Trilogy

RELEASE DATE: July 27, 2021

In July 27, 2021, Arrow Video is releasing the Blu-ray for The Daimajin Trilogy, which will include Daimajin, Return of Daimajin and Wrath of Daimajin.

Read of the official details below:

The Daimajin Trilogy saw Daiei’s Kyoto studios bringing its own iconic movie monster to life in a unique but short-lived series that transplants the Golem legend to Japan’s Warring States period of the late-16th century.

In Daimajin, directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda (Yokai Monsters, Zatoichi on the Road), the young son and daughter of the benevolent feudal lord Hanabusa flee to the mountains when their parents are slain by the treacherous usurper Odate. Ten years later, when the elderly Continue reading

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Evil Dead Trap | Blu-ray (Unearthed Films)

Evil Dead Trap | Blu-ray (Unearthed Films)

Evil Dead Trap | Blu-ray (Unearthed Films)

RELEASE DATE: August 24, 2021

On August 24, 2021, Unearthed Films will be releasing the Blu-ray for the cult classic Evil Dead Trap (read our review), a 1988 Japanese thriller from director Toshiharu Ikeda (Mermaid Legend). For the first time, the film will be presented with a New 4K Restoration.

A TV station employee takes a camera crew out to an abandoned factory to investigate a purported snuff film that was made there, only to end up running for her life. Nami hosts a late night video program. She receives a tape which appears to be a real snuff film. She and her crew investigate the location where she meets a man looking for his brother who warns her to stay away. As she gets closer to the truth, she and her friends are subjected to a brutal nightmare.

The film stars Miyuki Ono Continue reading

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Jason Statham is back in action in the New Red Band Trailer for Guy Ritchie’s heist thriller ‘Wrath of Man’

"Wrath of Man" Theatrical Poster

“Wrath of Man” Theatrical Poster

Guy Ritchie (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) and Jason Statham’s (Redemption) upcoming heist film is coming to theaters on May 7, 2021.

Wrath of Man follows Jason Statham as H, a mysterious man that gets a job in an armored truck company responsible for moving millions of dollars every week. This is a job H gets for his own ulterior motives, which will certainly lead to some interesting plot twists. The movie is inspired by the 2004 French action-thriller Le Convoyeur (via Collider).

The film also stars Jeffrey Donovan (Sicario: Day of the Soldado), Josh Hartnett (Bunraku), Scott Eastwood (Pacific Rim: Uprising), Holt McCallany (Shot Caller), Niamh Algar (Pure), Laz Alonso (Avatar) and Continue reading

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The Maid | DVD (Epic Pictures)

The Maid | DVD (Epic Pictures)

The Maid | DVD (Epic Pictures)

RELEASE DATE: August 10, 2021

On August 10, 2021, Epic Pictures will be releasing the DVD for The Maid, a Thai-produced supernatural slasher from director Lee Thongkham (Punisher: Outbreak).

Joy is the new maid of a royal house, where employee turnover is high. She quickly discovers why when she gets horrifying glimpses of the previous maid around the home, the maid who died. Now Joy is looking to discover the secret behind her death as well as the hidden agenda in the household.

The film stars Savika Chaiyadej (Jan Dara the Beginning), Teerapat Sajjakul (One Day) and Ploy Sornari (Phee Toh Ra Sap).

Don’t miss the film’s Trailer Continue reading

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Deliver Us from Evil: Final Cut (2020) Review

"Deliver Us from Evil: Final Cut" Theatrical Poster

“Deliver Us from Evil: Final Cut” Theatrical Poster

Director: Hong Won-Chan
Cast: Hwang Jung-Min, Lee Jung-Jae, Park Jung-Min, Park So-Yi, Choi Hee-Seo, Park Myoung-Hoon, Oh Dae-Hwan, Shim Young-Eun, Kim Sung-Gon
Running Time: 108 min.

By Paul Bramhall

Seven years have passed since Korean thespians Lee Jung-jae and Hwang Jung-min starred together in 2013’s New World in which they played sworn brothers, with one a no-nonsense cop deep undercover, and the other a live wire unpredictable gangster. In 2020 they’d reunite for Deliver Us from Evil, the sophomore directorial feature from Hong Won-chan, which gives them an opportunity to swap the character traits that their previous collaboration offered them. This time around Jung-min gets to play a no-nonsense hitman who’s ready to retire in Panama after completing his last job, and Jung-min plays the psychotic yakuza brother of Jung-min’s last job, which sets the pair on a collision course.

A scenario establishing side-plot involves Jung-min’s back story as part of a shadowy agency which gets abruptly disbanded with no support, leading to him escaping to Japan and leaving his girlfriend (played by Choi Hee-seo – Okja, Our Body) behind. Little does he know that at the time she was pregnant. In the succeeding 10 years Hee-seo and her daughter have moved to Bangkok and she’s become a successful businesswoman, which puts her in the sights of a child trafficking ring who kidnap kids for their organs, extorting money from the parents as a bonus side hustle. Thanks to an old connection Jung-min learns both that he has a daughter and that she’s been kidnapped Continue reading

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Assault On VA-33 | Blu-ray & DVD (Paramount)

Assault On VA-33 | Blu-ray (Paramount)

Assault On VA-33 | Blu-ray (Paramount)

RELEASE DATE: June 8, 2021

On June 8, 2021, Paramount is releasing the Blu-ray & DVD for Assault On VA-33, an action thriller from director Christopher Ray (FraXtur).

The film stars Sean Patrick Flanery (The Bay, The Boondock Saints), Abigail Hawk (Blue Bloods), Weston Cage Coppola (Circus Kane), Rob Van Dam (Black Mask 2: City of Masks) – as well as martial arts stars Mark Dacascos (John Wick 3: Parabellum, Ultimate Justice, The Driver) and Michael Jai White (Triple Threat, Accident Man).

Flanery (Boondock Saints) stars as decorated army veteran Jason Hill. While on a routine visit to the local VA hospital, organized terrorists infiltrate the building and take hostages, including Continue reading

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Keys to the Heart (2018) Review

"Keys to the Heart" Korean Theatrical Poster

“Keys to the Heart” Korean Theatrical Poster

Director: Choi Sung-Hyun
Cast: Lee Byung-Hun, Park Jung-Min, Youn Yuh-Jung, Han Ji-Min, Choi Ri, Kim Sung-Ryoung, Moon Sook, Hwang Suk-Jung, Lee Joo-Young, Baek Hyun-Jin
Running Time: 120 min.

By Paul Bramhall

Stories about washed up boxers have been around for almost as long as cinema itself, and the Korean movie industry is no exception. From Choi Min-sik in Crying Fist, to So Ji-sub in Always, and more recently Um Tae-goo in My Punch Drunk Boxer. A year prior to the latter, in 2018 Keys to the Heart hit the screen, featuring Lee Byung-hun in the role of a washed-up boxer who re-connects with his estranged mother.  

After his mother walked out of the family home because of her abusive husband many years ago, Byung-hun was left to mostly fend for himself, and grew up to be a promising boxer. However after striking an official during a match (a fact we only learn through an article he reads about himself in one of Keys to the Heart’s more reflective moments), his life has hit rock bottom, and now spends his days giving out takeaway flyers on the street. While drinking with a friend, by chance he meets his long-estranged mother who happens to be a server in the restaurant they’re in, and events conspire so that he eventually agrees to move Continue reading

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Reliable Forex Brokers: The Importance of Finding One That Can Help You Succeed

Reliable Forex Brokers is an absolute necessity if you want to succeed in the Forex market. They can take a lot of the burden off your shoulders, as well as giving you valuable advice and a fresh perspective on what to do. When choosing a broker to work with, you want to make sure that you choose one that is reliable by conducting thorough research into them before making any type of transaction. Here are just some of the benefits of using Reliable south african forex brokers:

Reliable Forex Brokers provides valuable insight on what to do in every situation. There is no better teacher than experience, and it is no different in the world of Forex trading. A great Forex Broker will always be able to teach you something new about trading that you did not know a few months ago. Their teaching methods will not be haphazard, and you can be sure that they are following a well-structured system. This is important, as you do not want to learn a bunch of new things and then never use any of it. Being able to go over your learning experience and build upon it is what makes a great Forex Broker.

You can open an account at a number of Forex Brokers. Each of them will have their own offerings to help you in your Forex trading adventure. It is up to you to choose which one is the best fit for you and which ones you wish to go through. This is where doing your research will come in handy. Taking your time and weighing your options is important when looking at different offers from different companies.

Reliable Forex Brokers will make sure you understand the risks that are involved in investing in the Forex market. Understanding these risks can go a long way towards making you successful in your venture. By taking the time to understand the risks, you can make better decisions regarding what to invest in. They will explain all of this in great detail to make your venture a success.

What You Need to Know About Forex Brokers

If you want to become a successful trader in the currency market, you should find ways to find professional Forex Brokers. You should be able to trust your broker, so that he can give you reliable guidance and assistance. A good Forex trader should earn your trust by doing his job well and following his instructions. So, what are the benefits of finding a professional Forex Broker?

The first benefit of professional forex brokers is that they can provide accurate information about the market. They know all the tricks and trades, the trends and movements of the foreign currency trading market. This means they can provide you with useful tips that can help you win trades. It is important for a trader to keep up with current events, so that he can make informed decisions. Your broker can help you with this. He should not just focus on earning higher commissions from you but also give you the right advice.

Another benefit is that professional forex brokers often work with large accounts. They have large trading platforms where they can provide valuable information to their clients. You can do your transactions over your trading platforms, instead of having to use your own trading platforms. This makes your transactions more convenient and faster, as well as allowing you to take larger risks.

A good Forex broker will also offer assistance and advice when it comes to trading. A great many people are intimidated by the market, especially if they are new to trading. The great thing about working with a forex broker is that he or she has been trading for quite some time. They have had experiences similar to yours, so they can help you get started and guide you along the way. Many experienced forex brokers will also mentor you once you reach a certain level of success.

In addition, reliable Forex Brokers will also provide excellent training. It may sound like common sense, but it is sometimes overlooked by investors. Having a good training program will make sure that you understand how to make the most of the market conditions. Your training should consist of learning how to properly spot trends in the Forex market, as well as how to profit from them.

Reliable brokers will also be there to answer your questions and guide you along your Forex trading journey. The last thing you would want is to lose money because you were simply too trusting or had no questions answered for you. When you are trading Forex, questions can be answered for you 24 hours a day. This makes it easy to develop a keen sense for the Forex market. As such, you are more likely to make better choices and enjoy much more success.

Reliable Forex Brokers will also make sure that they are always running a top quality, fully automated system that will help guide you through the market. Even the most seasoned investors would like some assistance in these areas. This is an area where a lot of your success is measured. If you feel as though you would benefit from some help with the technical aspects of the market, then it would be in your best interest to find a Forex Broker that offers such services. You would need to make sure that they have the technology and expertise to properly conduct such functions.

By keeping all of these pieces in mind, you will be well on your way to making a profit from Forex trading. If you find the Broker that fits your particular investment needs, then you can rest assured that you will make a positive impact on the market. So, if you have made up your mind about investing in this exciting industry, make sure that you follow these tips so that you will be successful in your endeavors.

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How to Become a Bookie: A Complete Guide

Are you wondering how to become a bookie?

If you love sports and like to make money in unconventional ways, becoming a bookie might be a great idea. Although being a bookie used to mean operating illegally, the changing laws around gambling have made being a bookie a legal career you can pursue.

However, becoming a successful bookie looks much different in real life than in the movies. Instead of sitting in a smoky, dark, room and having an intimidating reputation, being a bookie in real life involves knowing how to manage your business like a true entrepreneur.

You have to learn marketing, customer service, sales psychology, collections, and more, to be effective. And that is just the job. If you want to be a successful bookie, you need to do your research and make sure you have a realistic understanding of what being a bookie is really about.

Fortunately, by following a few tips and implementing a few industry best practices, you can start your bookie business and give yourself a real chance at success. If you want to become a bookie but aren’t sure how, this short and simple guide is for you.

Learn All You Can About the Business

One of the first steps for becoming a bookie is to learn all you can about the business. Throw out any preconceived notions you have from watching TV shows and movies and instead, research the realities of being a bookie. By understanding the business, you can make an informed decision about starting a bookie business.

Understand Your Business Options

An essential step for starting your bookie company is to understand your business options.

You can establish a pay-per-head (PPH) business, which involves clients paying to place bets. You can operate offshore, which will give you a variety of options for operating your business. You can also establish a licensed business in your state, an option that is not available in every state.

Obtain the Proper Licenses 

To officially establish your bookie business, you need to obtain the proper licensing. There are a few types of licenses you need to apply for, depending on the type of business you want to establish. To determine what type of business to establish, take a look at the gambling laws and use them as a foundation for figuring out the type of bookie business to have.

Study Sports Betting

An essential step to take to become a sports bookie is to study sports betting. There are a variety of strategies to bet on sports and to become a successful bookie, you need to understand all of them. As with any business venture, understanding everything about the business is a great way to increase your chances of success.

Choose Your Sportsbook Software 

Part of establishing your bookie business is finding the perfect sportsbook software. This is the software you will use for all the bets, which makes it an essential part of your business. Look for software that is affordable but also has all the features you need.

Consider Working With a Mentor

One of the best bookie tips to follow is to consider working with a mentor. This is a great way to learn the business and gain the skills you need to be successful. Choose a mentor who is well-established, successful, and has a working style you admire.

Hone Your Skills

To be a successful bookie, you need to have a variety of skills, such as customer service, vetting clients, marketing, financial management, and more. Even if you are skilled in these areas make sure you are consistently working towards improvement.

Prospect Your First Customers

To be a successful bookie, you need to have a steady stream of customers. However, like every other budding entrepreneur, you need to start by finding your first customer.

If you have friends and family who enjoy betting, talk to them about redirecting their bets through you. If not, a great tip is to frequent sports bars, strike up a conversation, and gently lead them to your service.

Grow Your Player Client Base

After you find one or two clients, you need to focus on growing your client base. You can do this by encouraging referrals, partnering with another bookie, or becoming a specialist for other bookies. Marketing should be something you do consistently, even when business is booming.

Organize Your Payouts and Collections

Part of becoming a successful bookie is learning how to organize your payouts and collections. The way you handle these tasks can help you attract clients or repel them.

Make sure you can always payout and you understand the best way to collect. You should also keep records of every transaction you make.

Manage Your Risks

If you want to become a bookie, you need to learn to manage your risks. Because of the nature of your business, you might run into clients who cannot pay, which will affect your business overall. You can manage your risks in a few ways, such as lowering the wager limit or adjusting it on a case-by-case basis.

Practice Transparency 

To avoid becoming a stereotype of a bookie, practice transparency with your clients. Make sure you are not making any unreasonable claims that are misleading to your clients or any partners you might have.

By practicing transparency, you will build trust with your clients, which will result in customer loyalty. Not only is this good business in general, but it is also a great way to keep yourself out of legal trouble.

This Is How to Become a Bookie

By following these tips for how to become a bookie, you can establish a successful business.

Start by learning all you can about being a bookie, establishing your business, and finding a mentor. You should also learn how to attract clients to your business as well as create systems for payouts and collections. Make sure to manage your risks and practice transparency with your clients.

Follow these tips to establish your business as a bookie.

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Watch the New International Trailer for Zhang Yimou’s period spy thriller ‘Cliff Walkers’ (aka ‘Impasse’)

"Cliff Walkers" Theatrical Poster

“Cliff Walkers” Theatrical Poster

The name is Zhang… Zhang Yimou. Possibly following the lead of Kim Ji-woon’s Age of Shadows, the acclaimed filmmaker of Hero, The Great Wall and Shadow is taking a stab at the spy sub-genre with Cliff Walkers (aka Impasse).

Set the puppet state of Manchukuo in the 1930s, the film follows four Communist party special agents who return to China after receiving training in the Soviet Union. Together, they embark on a secret mission code-named “Utrennya”. After being sold out by a traitor, the team find themselves surrounded by threats on all sides from the moment they parachute into the mission. Will the agents break the impasse and complete their mission? On the snowy grounds of Manchukuo, the team will be tested to their limit.

Cliff Walkers stars Zhang Yi (Operation Red Sea), Qin Hailu (A Tale of Three Cities), Ni Dahong Continue reading

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