The Bronson Lee: Za Karate Collection | Blu-ray (Severin)

Posted on November 18, 2025 by JJ Bona

On November 28, 2025, Severin will be taking orders for the Limited Edition Blu-ray (Region A) for The Bronson Lee: Za Karate Collection, which will include 1974’s Za Karate, Za Karate 2, 1975’s Za Karate 4, as well as Bronson Lee, Champion (the U.S. dubbed version of Za Karate).

Following their international success with Sonny Chiba’s The Street Fighter series, Toei Company signed Japanese American 8th-degree black belt karate and kobudo (weapons) champion Tadashi Yamashita for a new action trilogy in which Yamashita’s rugged Continue reading →

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Deal on Fire! Chungking Express | 4K Ultra HD | Only $24.98 – Expires soon!

Posted on November 18, 2025 by JJ Bona
Chungking Express | 4K Ultra HD (Criterion)

Chungking Express | 4K Ultra HD (Criterion)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the 4K Ultra HD for Chungking Express, Wong Kar-wai’s seminal 1994 Hong Kong cinema classic!

The whiplash, double-pronged Chungking Express is one of the defining works of 1990s cinema and the film that made Wong Kar-wai an instant icon. Two heartsick Hong Kong cops (Takeshi Kaneshiro and Tony Leung Chiu Wai), both jilted by ex-lovers, cross paths at the Midnight Express take-out food stand, where the ethereal pixie waitress Faye (Faye Wong) works.

Anything goes in Wong’s gloriously shot and utterly unexpected charmer, which cemented the sex appeal of its gorgeous stars and forever turned canned pineapple and the Mamas Continue reading →

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City Hunter (1992) Review

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Lauren Weiner
"City Hunter" Japanese Theatrical Poster

“City Hunter” Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Wong Jing
Cast: Jackie Chan, Joey Wong, Leon Lai, Chingmy Yau, Richard Norton, Kumiko Goto, Gary Daniels, Ken Lo, Eric Kot, Jan Lam, Mike Abbott, Louis Roth, Carol Wan, Mike Miller, Cordelia Choi, Donna Chu, Mike Leeder
Running Time: 88/105 min.

By Lauren Weiner

Based on the Japanese Manga. City Hunter (Jackie Chan) the private investigator lands on a cruise while searching for a CEO’s daughter and teenage runaway, Shizuoko (Kumiko Goto). A group of ex-US special forces/terrorists are onboard as well, and their leader Colonel Macdonald (Richard Norton) is planning to hold hostage the cruise liner’s wealthiest passengers in order to rob them. Police officer Saeko and her partner are onboard in an attempt to stop Macdonald and his team. City Hunter’s (can’t get over this ‘name’) deceased police partner’s daughter/his assistant, Kaori (Joey Wong), is madly in love with him and therefore has boarded the cruise as well. There, just saved you a watch. I guess I could tell you why this is a skip, though reliving the experience is definitely a favor and not a pleasure.

The opening scene starts with City Hunter and his partner in a buddy-cop like bit where they rag on each other and fight some criminals. His partner gets shot and as he croaks he tells Hunter to look after his toddler-aged daughter, Kaori. As his dying wish Continue reading →

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Who’s the one-and-only master? Eureka’s Blu-ray for Kinji Fukasaku’s ‘Shogun’s Samurai’ is now available

Posted on November 17, 2025 by JJ Bona

Now shipping from Goodie Emporium is Eureka’s Blu-ray (Region B) for Shogun’s Samurai (aka Yagyu Clan Conspiracy or Intrigue of the Yagyu Clan), a 1978 film from Kinji Fukasaku (The Green Slime, Battle Royal).

One of Kinji Fukasaku’s most revered forays into the chanbara or samurai genre: a twisting tale of political intrigue and bloody betrayal starring Kinnosuke Yorozuya (Lone Wolf and Cub), Hiroki Matsukata (Cops vs. Thugs) and the incomparable Shinichi Continue reading →

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Any devout Christian fans? Christian Bale to join Leonardo DiCaprio and Adam Driver for Michael Mann’s ‘Heat 2’?

Posted on November 17, 2025 by JJ Bona
"Heat 2" Novel Cover

“Heat 2” Novel Cover

A sequel to Michael Mann’s 1995 crime epic, Heat, is finally moving in the right direction now that Amazon MGM/United Artist is spearheading the production.

Leonardo DiCaprio is in negotiations for the role of Chris Shiherlis (portrayed by Val Kilmer the original); and Adam Driver (Ferrari) is rumored for the role of Neil McCauley (portrayed by Robert De Niro in the original).

The latest update from Deadline is that Christian Bale (who worked with Mann on Public Enemies) is circling a major, undisclosed role.

Other stars being thrown around by media outlets include Austin Butler (Elvis), Bradley Cooper (A Star is Born), Ana de Armas (Ballerina), Jeremy Continue reading →

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Good News (2025) Review

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Paul Bramhall
"Good News" Netflix Poster

“Good News” Netflix Poster

Director: Byun Sung-hyun
Cast: Sul Kyung-Gu, Hong Kyung, Ryoo Seung-Bum, Takayuki Yamada, Shiro Sano, Show Kasamatsu, Nairu Yamamoto, Eita Nagayama, Hinata Hiiragi
Running Time: 136 min.

By Paul Bramhall

Korean cinema rarely ventures into the realm of satire, however on the few occasions it has it’s done it well. 2002’s Fun Movie saw the Korean film industry going the Scary Movie route and lampooning its own blockbusters of the era (with Shiri being the main target!). In 2004 the assassination of President Park Chung-hee was controversially sent up in The President’s Last Bang, and more recently 2020’s Steel Rain 2: Summit saw the leaders of the North, South, and the U.S. humorously forced to converse while being held captive on a submarine. 2025’s Good News puts satire at the top of the agenda once more, taking a leaf out of The President’s Last Bang playbook by also basing itself on an actual event, and uses it to poke fun at everything from communism to the bureaucracy of South Korea’s own government.

The Yodogo Hijacking Incident refers to Japan Air Lines Flight 351 on 31st March 1970, when members of Japan’s Red Army hijacked the flight, demanding to be flown to Cuba where they intended to be trained up by communist military groups. When the pilots advised the plane didn’t have enough fuel to go to Cuba, they opted to be taken to Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, instead. Most famously, the pilots were secretly given directions to Gimpo Continue reading →

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Beat it, Brucey! Blu-ray for Oliver Harper’s ‘The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender’ available in January

Posted on November 14, 2025 by JJ Bona
The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender | Blu-ray (Lowe Media)

The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender | Blu-ray (Lowe Media)

From YouTuber Oliver Harper, the director of the documentaries In Search of the Last Action Heroes and Here Comes A New Challenger, comes The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender, which hits Blu-ray (All Region) on January 24, 2026.

The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender explores the story behind the 1980s cult classic, examining the mix of Hong Kong action with Western storytelling, how Kurt McKinney inspired kids and teenagers to fight back against bullies, how the world was introduced to Jean Claude Van Damme, and how it impacted the VHS generation.

The documentary features interviews with cast, crew and star-fans, including Kurt McKinney, Scott Adkins, Ng See Yuen, Keith Continue reading →

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Crippled Masters | Blu-ray (Severin)

Posted on November 13, 2025 by JJ Bona

Arriving on Black Friday from Severin Films is an all-new Blu-ray (Region A/B/C) for The Crippled Masters (not to be confused with 1978’s Crippled Avengers), a 1979 martial arts/exploitation film from director Joe Law (The Lost Secrets of Kung Fu).

The Crippled Masters features two genuinely handicapped martial artists: Shun Chung-Chuen (Two Crippled Heroes) and Thomas Hong Continue reading →

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‘Shogun’ meets ‘Battle Royale’ meets ‘Squid Game’? Watch the New Trailer for Netflix’ ‘Last Samurai Standing’

Posted on November 13, 2025 by JJ Bona
“Last Samurai Standing” Netflix Poster

“Last Samurai Standing” Netflix Poster

Now on Netflix is Last Samurai Standing, a series based on the manga of the same name by Shogo Imamura.

Directed by Michihito Fujii (Shoutai), Kento Yamaguchi (Dependence) and Toru Yamamoto (Missions of Love), Last Samurai Standing is an epic battle royale between brave warriors who lived through an uncertain era.

In the late 19th century during the Meiji period, 292 warriors, including Shujiro Saga (Junichi Okada), gather at Tenryuji Temple in Kyoto at nightfall, lured by the promise of a huge cash prize. Each given a wooden tag, they join a vicious game in which they must steal the tags of their fellow participants and reach Tokyo to win the prize money. Under the veil of night, the temple grounds are filled with unease and the presence of bloodthirsty warriors. When the signal is Continue reading →

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Battle Royale | 4K Ultra HD (Lionsgate)

Posted on November 12, 2025 by JJ Bona

On December 9, 2025, Lionsgate Limited will be releasing the 4K Ultra HD (SteelBook) for Battle Royale. This special release marks the 25th anniversary of Kinji Fukasaku’s cult classic, which will be available as a standalone (SteelBook movie only) or bundled with a T-shirt.

Battle Royale is an intense and brutal story about Japanese high school students who are sent off by their government with three Continue reading →

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The Trailer is Gr-r-reat! Witness ‘The Tiger’ starring Epy Kusandar and ‘The Raid 2’ star Cecep Arif Rahman

Posted on November 12, 2025 by JJ Bona
"The Tiger" Teaser Poster

“The Tiger” Teaser Poster

A new film from the country that brought us Merantau and The Raid franchise is being unleashed in the form of The Tiger, a martial arts thriller from up and coming filmmaker, Ardiansah Sulistiana and veteran writer Aris Nugraha (Preman Pensiun).

The Tiger stars Epy Kusandar (The Night Comes for Us), Cecep Arif Rahman (The Raid 2), Faris Fadjar Munggaran (Gundala), Donna Wardana (Sampai Titik Terakhirmu), Reza Hilman (Bonnie) and Fiolina Teja (Dia Bukan Manusia).

In a West Javanese village, Raka, a chili trader, accidentally sparks a conflict with the hot-tempered Dirga. Cornered in a fight, Raka unleashes an extraordinary silat style, resembling a tiger, a secret family tradition known as Pamacan. The viral video of his power attracts Koswara, a feared warrior determined to claim the legacy. With his men, Koswara Continue reading →

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Deal on Fire! Rumble in the Bronx | Blu-ray | Only $8.38 – Expires soon!

Posted on November 11, 2025 by JJ Bona
Rumble in the Bronx | Blu-ray (Warner)

Rumble in the Bronx | Blu-ray (Warner)

Today’s Deal on Fire is the Blu-ray for Jackie Chan’s Rumble in the Bronx, a 1995 actioner directed by Stanley Tong (Kung Fu Yoga, Vanguard, Police Story 4: First Strike, Police Story 3: Supercop).

Remember the pitch? “To millions of action fans around the world he’s a living legend. If you’ve never seen him before, you’ve never seen action. He’s Jackie Chan and for years he has done something no other action star would dare dream. He’s performed all of his own stunts.”

A young man (Jackie Chan) visiting and helping his uncle (Bill Tung) in New York City finds himself forced to fight a street gang (headed by the late Marc Akerstream) and the mob with his martial art Continue reading →

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Tatsuya Nakadai, veteran Japanese actor, passes away at 92

Posted on November 10, 2025 by JJ Bona

Japanese film legend Tatsuya Nakadai, best known for his haunting turn as Hidetora Ichimonji in 1985’s Ran, his fierce performance in 1962’s Harakiri and his breakout role in The Human Condition (1959-61), has died at the age of 92. The cause of death was reported as complications from pneumonia while hospitalized in Tokyo.

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers Continue reading →

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After all, accidents do happen… details for Chameleon Films’ upcoming Blu-ray for Soi Cheang Pou Soi’s ‘Accident’

Posted on November 7, 2025 by JJ Bona

On December 2025/January 2026, Australian label Chameleon Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for Accident, a 2009 Hong Kong actioner from director Soi Cheang Pou Soi (Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, SPL II: A Time for Consequences). A limited edition version will also be available with a 40-minute CD soundtrack by composer Xavier Jamaux.

We typically celebrate Hong Kong cinema for its wild, unrestrained action, but the uniqueness of Johnnie To’s Milkyway project is the way it increasingly searches Continue reading →

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Where have all the cowboys gone? They went to Chameleon Films for a Blu-ray to Johnnie To’s ‘A Hero Never Dies’

Posted on November 7, 2025 by JJ Bona

On December 2025/January 2026, Australian label Chameleon Films is releasing a Blu-ray (Region B) for A Hero Never Dies, a 1998 Hong Kong actioner from director Johnnie To (Three, Office, Fulltime Killer).

The blood-splattered hero film ignited a golden age of Hong Kong cinema in the 1980s, full of outlandish action, mammoth body counts, and plots that might have been hewn out of granite. While Johnnie To came late to the genre, he gives us one of its most Continue reading →

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